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by robbietrumpet
Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: I got 4 Old Nelsons what are these "Counter Balanced Drive Washers" for?
Replies: 3
Views: 906

Re: I got 4 Old Nelsons what are these "Counter Balanced Drive Washers" for?

Thanks Joe, This is a great explanation... I always thought all engines were balanced within themselves. Single cylinder engines running at high RPM might be a different animal.... I was really racking my brain on this. Now I can feel good about moving forward and running these things...
Robbie
by robbietrumpet
Wed Jul 31, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: I got 4 Old Nelsons what are these "Counter Balanced Drive Washers" for?
Replies: 3
Views: 906

I got 4 Old Nelsons what are these "Counter Balanced Drive Washers" for?

HI this Is Robbie Smith, I met a number of you at the Texas Pylon Classic Race last year, I eeked out a win in 424, I had the low wing Yellow planes.. I got my hands on all these old Nelsons. Yeah I know their NOT legal in AMA 426 anymore...there's NO races anywhere in Texas anymore anyway, so I'm j...
by robbietrumpet
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: AMA 424 Discussions
Topic: Intimidator Q500
Replies: 1
Views: 8813

Re: Intimidator Q500

I had bought an "Intimidator" many years ago in <>1994... If it's the same plane you're asking about, I did make some 1/8" ply wing copy templates... I'm thinking about cutting out some more EPS foam cores some time in the next few weeks... I don't know the airfoil name or number but, I did fly at t...