<DIV>I would like to thank everyone for the information on the Vivat. It sounds like a real nice set up and I hope to get an in person look at one soon.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks agaon</DIV>
<DIV>Anthony<BR><BR><B><I>davel322@comcast.net</I></B> wrote:</DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Anthony,<BR><BR>Regarding the Vivat - not much to say - I have 2 on the way!!<BR><BR>Seriously, as followup to Dean's comments -<BR><BR>This past weekend at Windsor, 2 Vivats were flown - Ken flying one new for 2003 <BR>(in Masters) and Bev Cowell flying Ken's orginal in Advanced.<BR><BR>Ken was kind enough to let me fly his Vivat on 2 occasions (total of 4 flights) <BR>and after some tweaking of the rates/expo in an alternate memory (kinda tough, <BR>I don't speak much Futaba), the setup was more comfortable (we fly very <BR>different setups) and about the only thing I would change is the CG (forward, <BR>personal preference) and prop. I flew the plane in relatively calm conditions <BR>and in a pretty nasty cross wind - plenty slow in the calm, very locked up and <BR>fast enough in the wind. Recently, Ken has started running a 3 blade <BR>(repitched by myself) and the speed of the
plane is VERY constant.<BR><BR>The overall construction design and execution is very good (full composite <BR>structure, live hinges sealed top and bottom, excellent parts fit) and the <BR>finish weight will be between 9.5 and 10 lbs depending on the equipment used.<BR><BR>I know Ken monitors this list, and would be able to answer any other questions <BR>you might have.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Dave Lockhart<BR>DaveL322@comcast.net<BR>> Hi there Anthony,<BR>> <BR>> Yes Ken flew the new version Vivat under very windy conditions, and the plane's <BR>> performance, in those conditions, was excellent. To be sure, Ken is a very <BR>> talented flyer, but if what you're looking for is an assessment of the plane, <BR>> here it is.<BR>> <BR>> The plane speed controls well, due to its large size and drag, and now that I've <BR>> seen it in windy air, my concerns about the pudgy fuselage have disappeared.<BR>> It seems to snap well, and grooves in turbulence despite
the fact that Ken tends <BR>> to set his plane up tail-heavy. Dave Lockhart flew Ken's plane, and gave a very <BR>> favorable report. Considering thje prefabrication, it's moderately priced too!<BR>> <BR>> Remember: there is only one hobby: spending money ... and everything else is <BR>> just details!<BR>> Dean Pappas<BR>> <BR>> -----Original Message-----<BR>> From: Anthony Abdullah [mailto:aabdu@sbcglobal.net]<BR>> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 3:30 PM<BR>> To: discussion@nsrca.org<BR>> Subject: West Windsor Season Finale plane ?<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> To anyone who was in attendance, did Ken Velez fly his Vivat? If so what were <BR>> your impressions of it. I read a little about the design and construction and <BR>> was quite interested.<BR>> <BR>> Thanks<BR>> <BR>> "Henderson,Eric" <ERIC.HENDERSON@GARTNER.COM>wrote:<BR>> <BR>> 401 - SPORTSMAN <BR>> 1. ALLEN BARKSDALE 3000 <BR>> 2. JOE ZEIGENFUS 2897<BR>>
3. SCOTT SMITH 2862 <BR>> <BR>> 402 - INTERMEDIATE<BR>> 1. DON ABATI 3000 <BR>> 2. RON LAWRENCE 2904 <BR>> <BR>> 403 - ADVANCED<BR>> 1. BILL ANSTINE 2987 <BR>> 2. BEV COWEL 2927 <BR>> <BR>> 404 - MASTERS<BR>> 1. EARL VINCENT 3000 <BR>> 2. RICHARD BIS 2880 <BR>> 3. KEN VELEZ 2877 <BR>> 4. JOE LACHOWSKI 2865 <BR>> 5. RON LOCKHART 2815 <BR>> 6. FRANK GRANELLI 2654 <BR>> 7. SAL PIU 2600<BR>> <BR>> 406 - FAI<BR>> 1. DAVE LOCKHART 3000 <BR>> 2. DAVE CEPAS 2795 <BR>> <BR>> Despite a first day rain delay until 1 PM the above troop of intrepid travelers <BR>> were able to complete four rounds to get in a best 3 of 4 contest. The weather <BR>> was most unkind but seemed to just miss us on Sunday where we has two pretty <BR>> smooth rounds.<BR>> <BR>> Thanks to all who traveled so far, camped in the rain, competed in the rain and <BR>> stayed till the end. You guys are true competitors and West Windsor NJ,
thanks <BR>> you all.<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> Regards,<BR>> <BR>> Eric.<BR>> <BR>> <BR>=====================================<BR># To be removed from this list, send a message to <BR># discussion-request@nsrca.org<BR># and put leave discussion on the first line of the body.<BR>#<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>