Hangar 9 ASW-20

[BryanB]

What's the deal with Horizon? I've been waiting for this model and associated parts for over 6 months and it seems every two weeks they push it back another month. Their website now says September!
Anybody need H9 ASW20 retracts, spoilers and recommended servos? I may have to go with a different model.

[lenb]

Horizon has no control over when the stuff is shipped. If it was up to them they would have it yesterday, doesn't that make sense?
I understand you're frustration, its a popular and fantastic flying plane. I will tell you that the one you have on order will be the last of the ASW20's
Good luck finding anything comparable for the $

Len

[ARUP]

Please put me on the list for a cockpit tub!! This is one of the very few things the ASW-20 needs to be "perfect"! Thanks Mike!

If the weather is warm enough this weekend (it's been unseasonably cool) I'll lay up two or three tubs. Hope you don't mind polyester resin because that's what I use!

[Stew2]

No problem with Polyester resin. It may be easiest for you if it just finds a ride to Cumberland, I can have Len pick it up there. I won't be there this year unfortunately. Thanks!!

Scot

[ARUP]

How about if it gets a lift from Winamac in August? I'll be at Sled Works in MN so will miss Cumberland.

[Sinkhappens86]

Hey ARUP,
Put me down for wanting a cockpit tub as well!

Kevin

[Stew2]

How about if it gets a lift from Winamac in August? I'll be at Sled Works in MN so will miss Cumberland.

That works just as well!! Not a problem. Let me know what I owe you! Thanks, Scot

[lenb]

Hi Michael.
If you're not tired of making parts, I'll take one also if you still feel itchy.


Thanks
Len

[ARUP]

Done! It's a given... working in fiberglass makes you itchy!

[jfrickie]

This ASW belongs to Cecil Davis one of our club members....first flights were last Saturday with the expected results.....flew GREAT !

[ARUP]

Nice winglets!

[mogman]

Has anyone found a replacement wheel and/or tire for the ASW-20.?
The tire on mine shattered into pieces on landing. Lots of 3-1/2" wheels available but all are too wide.

Dave.

[Stew2]

The closest I found, and was able to make work, is the Sullivan Skylite wheel with a metal hub. I had to sand off the lettering on the sidewall of the wheel and add a thin washer to each end of the axle to spread the gear legs just a scootch to get it to work. It works great though and spins freely. I haven't found any others that work.

[mogman]

Thank you, Stew.

Cheers,
Dave.

[mogman]

I had an issue with the spoilers at the last aerotow.
I am using all the Horizon recommended parts, spoilers, retract, voltage regulator etc.

When I first turn on the radio with a fully charged 6.6V Life, the spoilers (which run through the regulator) buzz and chatter then cease to operate.
After waiting about 5 or so minutes, the spoilers now will work, very jerkily and lots of chatter.
After about another 5 or so minutes the spoilers work correctly and for the rest of the day.

I contacted Horizon and they said to use the voltage regulator, which I'd already told them I was using. They also stated they do not know what voltage is compatable with the e-flite spoilers (6V max?)

The retract, which also runs through the regulator is unaffected as is the rest of the radio system

Anyone run into this issue? Perhaps I need to try an aftermarket (smart-fly) 5.2V regulator for the spoilers.

Cheers,
Dave.