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 Post subject: Jet Warbird help needed
PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:51 pm 
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Might anyone know of a currently operating JET warbird that has the STec-55 autopilot installation? Names & phone/email numbers PM'd to me would be highly appreciated.
I am considering installing the STec-55 in the T-33 and need to obtain autopilot gain/servo settings to make the installation quicker.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:11 pm 
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Vlado,

If I remember correctly, Chris Peatridge from CJAA had an autopilot on his T-33. If not, try Larry Green from CJAA.


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Try Dennis Sanders last I heared he was installing an auto system in the first ME 262 White 1 :shock: :? :? :? :? :? Per request of the owner :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :?

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Thank you both.
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Don't know if he has one, but you might also try Chris Rounds (chris@redknightairshows.com). He has been doing airshows in a T-33 for many years.


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PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:43 am 
We installed an Stec-60 in the Pinto Jet- never did get the pitch gain setting worked out.

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A long time ago...

At Unlimited Aircraft we installed an STEC autopilot in an F-86. Tried forever to get the gains set right, couldn't work it out. So a real bright tech, Ed W., installed remote gain controls in the cockpit, so that the pilot could adjust them in flight. Worked like a charm. Here is the funny part...the pilot (Hoover) was working on it and talking to us on the radio while he is trying to get the gains adjusted. I guess it was going through some pretty wild pitch excursions. He says, in his characteristic drawl, that it is a pretty rough ride. "This would make a normal pilot sick". Just loved that one. What a cool guy...8)

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I missed Chris Rounds today when he picked up our T-28C, I was actualy working.

If I make it out Saturday (to where he is) I will ask him what is installed in his.


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