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« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2013, 00:09:02 AM »
I did some aditional mods on mine, two servos used for the elevator.


And so we can tell them apart the front end is a bit different!  :lol:
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« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2013, 00:20:08 AM »
Few pictures from todays flying, much better light and less overcast. Flew couple of batteries on my mates plane, can't wait to get mine airborne!









My mate isn't going to use the barn doors, very effective way of bringing it down.
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« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2013, 23:45:48 PM »
Well it had to happen, mine took to the sky today!   :D



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« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2013, 07:19:38 AM »
I should think you’re feeling pretty dam pleased with yourself Selleri. :D  What a magnificent machine! And all hand built, well done. :clap:

Keith.

(Er,….you wouldn’t like to pop down to Ireland and finish off some of my projects for me, :P   would you? )
Try not to run out of airspeed, altitude and ideas....... all at the same time.

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« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2013, 10:06:23 AM »
Cheers, maybe hand modded but not much building going on.     :D

No problem mate, just send me the itinerary and tickets!   :wink:
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« Reply #20 on: March 13, 2013, 11:59:05 AM »
Hi
Well done selleri.Beautiful
Regards,
Daniel

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« Reply #21 on: March 13, 2013, 15:30:52 PM »
Thanks Daniel.

brg.,
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« Reply #22 on: March 16, 2013, 11:12:25 AM »
Ooh it s a brillant machine. ( I didn t know a yeti was able to build a so efficient glider... :lol: )
melon et melèche............

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« Reply #23 on: March 17, 2013, 04:01:35 AM »
Amazing what little bit of snow and spit can do!   :wink:
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« Reply #24 on: April 27, 2013, 14:34:05 PM »
Nice on the slope too!
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Re: Seagull Ka8b - Engine install and mods
« Reply #25 on: December 30, 2021, 15:03:32 PM »
How long was the new motor shaft for the brushless motor ?

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« Reply #26 on: December 30, 2021, 16:34:41 PM »
I'm afraid I don't remember but if you look for the motor you should be able to find the specs.
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« Reply #27 on: December 31, 2021, 17:35:40 PM »
Thanks for the reply, I will check. I have ordered the Seagull KA8B, red and yellow scheme. Looking forward to flying her. Stay safe, happy new year to you !!

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« Reply #28 on: June 27, 2023, 22:33:53 PM »
Hi there. Just bought a seagull Ka8B for slope soaring and it's been a while since I've flown. Was wondering where your c of g was. Is it still 60mm from the leading edge as per the manual or as some people have done nearer 80mm. Looked cold when you were flying. Iam a bit too old for that much cold. I liked the conversion to electric.

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Re: Seagull Ka8b - Engine install and mods
« Reply #29 on: June 28, 2023, 19:14:31 PM »
Welcome to the forum! :)

I can't answer your question as I don't have one, so hopefully Sverrir will chip in, but I think I heard you need to be careful with the decalage. Maybe something to check also, not sure if our friend from the Land of Ice had to do it or not.
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