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The Super Sabre It's a
great flyer
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How about no
trim change for the operation of the leading edge slats, trailing edge flaps or
the belly mounted speed brake?
We did
adjust the C.G. slightly (4oz of lead added to the tail) after the first
flight. The leading edge devices contribute a lot to reducing the landing
pattern speed and increasing the wing stability in this critical phase of
flight - definitely worth the R&D time and money, you'll love both how they
look and function.
It is a good size model
that weighs 31 pounds dry with the AMT AT-280 (Pegasus). The engine worked
perfectly and seems to be a great match for the airframe. Subsequent models
will be flown with the RAM 1000 power system.
The F-100 D is a very
aerodynamically clean specimen and so it was cruising at about 150mph at
½ throttle. The max speed today was limited to about 170mph. Our goals
were to learn the most about the slow speed flight and landing characteristics.
When we are ready, obtaining 200mph top end will be easy.
We are happy to report
that all of the systems, including the new specially designed landing gear,
worked perfectly even in a 15mph 90° crosswind that we were forced to deal
with. The ground handling is great - no scratches on the tanks or tips.
So, the first 3 flights
are in the log book, there will be more soon to further study the model in high
speed and aerobatic flight, but we know enough now to proceed with producing
the parts, plans and instructions.
Thanks to so many of you who have encouraged this project and thanks
to Mitch Weiss for the photo work that helps tell the story of the Super Sabre
in flight.
Photo gallery follows
![](../../JetKits/f-100/f-100-8.jpg) Climbing out from the third
takeoff.
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![](../../JetKits/f-100/f-100-5.jpg) Wing tanks always add some
presence to a model, the Super Sabres 40" long tanks are no
exception.
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![](../../JetKits/f-100/f-100-6.jpg) Notice the high, but safe angle
of attack on landing allowed by the highlift and drag devices. The windsock
defines the strength of the crosswind.
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![](../../JetKits/f-100/f-100-team.jpg) Don Smith and Sam
Leonard are key members of BVM's R&D team. The F-100 D represents the best
efforts of these very talented and experienced model jet engineers on the BVM
team.
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