Silver Slug Flys with Skis Jan 14 2017

[s johnson]

Hi Guys,

Just uploaded a new video of the Slug sporting it's new skis. Not very exciting but still shows with a lot of work and stupidity you really can fly all year long. Even Upnort in Wisconsin. Hope you enjoy it.

Scott J,
Oshkosh

[Jim B]

Scott
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Jim

[Tom H]

Scott, got 'er done!   I know you have been working on snow skis for a couple years now, great that you got them working.

Can you tell if the skis change performance as compared to wheels, in the cold weather?

You guys are of a hearty breed up there!

[PropMan]

That looked fun Scott, Thanks for sharing.

[s johnson]

Tom,

I don't have a lot of experience yet with the skis but the flights yesterday and the day before had excellent ski /snow conditions . Temps in the low 20's which makes for a nice dry snow and doesn't stick to the skis. The DA yesterday was  minus 1600ft ,field elev 800 ft which as you makes a huge difference in performance. When it's warm as in the high 20's to low 30's it's a different story altogether. Sticks to the skis and degrades the t/o run but when airborne you still have a great climb rate because it's still cold.

Scott

[s johnson]

Hi Frank,

It was a lot of fun. As you can see I put the old Tennesse back on for a little bit. Didn't want to bust up your beautiful masterpiece incase something went wrong. Your prop out performs the T by quite a bit but might need to tweek it a little bit pitch wise. Not sure, I need to call you to see what you think. It turns less just like you said it would, pull tests show a lot better but it's in the wrong rpm band for this engine? vibe range if that makes any sense. I really like the prop though.

Scott

[Dave Stroud]

That shadow of your plane down on the ice brings back some good memories. On a good day we'd sneak up behind a line of snowmobilers heading down the local river. Sneak up behind them and play the shadow on top of them from the rear on up to the leader. They'd look up and instantly go blind and then the snow hits the fan.....

[PropMan]

Scott, Call anytime, I have some thoughts and observations on the more powerful 1/2VWs like yours.

[Dave Stroud]

Giday, Frank. Not quite sure who most of you are on the list yet, but if you are a dealer for the Verner 3VW, would you please contact me ?   dwstroud at xplornet.com   Thanks...Dave Stroud

[dz1sfb]

Nice flight Scott. Love how that VW is just purring along.

[JohnB]

Neat video Scottie, this Southern boy would have frozen solid about half way thru the flight.   John B

[s johnson]

John,

Great to hear from you...  Ah nothing that a "Lot" of layering of coats, sweaters, long johns and hand warmers won't take care of. :-)
Are you making any progress on yours or still too busy building others Airplanes?
Scott J.

Neat video Scottie, this Southern boy would have frozen solid about half way thru the flight.   John B