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Forum: Seaplanes
06-04-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

My next stunt will be removing some nose weight. The CG is now located an inch or so forward of the step without fuel. I added weight slowly until I found it comfortable and reasonably stable to...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-04-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

My next stunt will be removing some nose weight. The CG is now located an inch or so forward of the step without fuel. I added weight slowly until I found it comfortable and reasonably stable to...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-03-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

The takeoff run varied as I changed the tab angles. The shortest was about 200 feet in a light 2-3 knot direct crossword. I have a feeling that a different prop will improve that further. It's a...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-02-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Well I have an update on the 8 lb. Northstar that couldn't get off of glassy water. I went to the lake today armed with .025 aluminum, various sheet metal tools and tape. I stood around with...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-28-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

I will try it this weekend. My plane will certainly show a difference if there is one. I already have elevons on a switch. I can turn them off and on. For some reason I never tried what you are...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-23-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Wow! That is amazing. Good luck and I look forward to hearing how it handles.
Forum: Seaplanes
05-11-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Here is my NS.
Forum: Seaplanes
05-10-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

For those of you that might be interested in the official weight of my painted Northstar that has had trouble taking off from smooth water, I found an accurate scale to weigh it today. I haven't had...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-04-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Very nice Northstars. The pitching up is interesting. Thanks for the info. This all helps.
Forum: Seaplanes
05-04-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Thanks,
I'm starting to get motivated to rip the covering off my NS and get crazy with a rebuild. I have a lot of ideas now and want to try some things that will require starting over. I would...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-04-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

I own three boats. One is a jon and two are v hull. Trust me, a flat bottom has waaaaay more drag. The only reasons boats have flat bottoms is for resting stability and clearance in extremely...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-04-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Oh... And how did you go about getting a 12x6 APC on there? I wish I had that option. I can only use a 10 inch prop. Don't tell my wife. Lol. I bet my .46 would turn enough RPMs in high speed...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-04-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

I get the tail waggle with the NS too. So apparently the wing rock is not as wing loading related as I thought. Thanks.
Forum: Seaplanes
05-04-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

What a great plane! What is your weight? That thing handles very well. I've yet to see a rotation that slow in any videos. What's your trick?
Forum: Seaplanes
05-04-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

My thinking with the step on the tip floats is related to the manner in which a normal NS rotates in the videos I'm seeing. I'm leaning toward shaping them to a point as an alternative though. ...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-03-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Question...Any wing rock at half the wing loading with the Polaris? I just envision this much cleaner, slower and more friendly water handling with a moderate V on the main hull and aggressive V on...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-03-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

That might be something to try as well. I could cut down a bigger two blade for a higher load, wider chord prop. It might give me more thrust. Only one way to find out. Thanks for the idea. ...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-02-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Unfortunately you will probably need to go with a four blade on a modern .60 to take advantage of the extra power. If you can find a really high pitched three blade it might work. Either way you...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-02-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Cougar, it accelerates well and easily planes on the main hull. As I get close to rotation speed the main hull rises and a wing will tend to drop until the tip float contacts the water again. The...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-02-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Actually Vancouver, Wa came first! We are across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon and it is one of the biggest cities in Washington State, USA. We get this a lot. Thanks for your input on...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-02-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

The builder of my NS built the horizontal stab with sticks. It is not solid, but the elevator is. I had to heat up and warp the stab back to shape as it was deformed. I'm not sure the weight...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-02-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Interesting thought! Although I think the high wing sweep may be the bigger culprit in this design, airflow separation due to the airfoil design itself may be something to look at. Maybe I will...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-02-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

Thank you for your input. You bring up good points and you are being heard. I may eventually recover and lighten the NS, but not until I figure out if I can get it off the water as is. Again, I am...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-02-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

It is not my first deltaish plane, and I am aware that the wing shape tends to have these behaviors. However I'm not convinced that they cannot be tamed. This is not really a true delta though as...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-01-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 148,584
Posted By skywagn180

RE: Northstar mods - Tell me what you think

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=672&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=A_WBUdvoDIHoiwKDooG4BQ&q=northstar+polaris+rc&oq=northstar+polaris+rc&gs_l=img.3...7993.8874.0.9923.3.3.0.0.0.0.112....
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