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RE: Reds in decline.
Classic case of the SUN getting it wrong again. 2012 they will display 7 up, with 9 flying for major events 2013 they will be back up to 9 for the whole season. The official reason (as i'm led to believe) is a pilot was called up for service. I'm sure there is someone around who will give the full version. But take the sun article with a pinch of salt as always.
Posted on: 3/5/2012 3:29 AM by Author "stevo_m"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10987015
RE: Light weight FEJ HAWK 1.4.5 scale
Got to say she looked awesome in the air, Keith seemed very happy with a big grin on his face after every flight!! Steve
Posted on: 10/17/2011 4:05 AM by Author "stevo_m"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10769097
RE: Temora Jets!! This Weekend - Who's attending
Anyone got any photos of the Canberra in the background? It was my dads here in the UK for a number of years and did the flying circuit at the UK shows before she was sold to the museum down there. Any current pictures would be appreciated. Chers Steve PS I had a very fun flight in her many moons ago!!
Posted on: 9/26/2011 1:27 AM by Author "stevo_m"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10734305
RE: Bickley Jets 2011 - sponsored by Al's Hobbies
[quote]ORIGINAL: Selleri Next up is the Cmelak by Airworld, interesting model that always seem to draw a crowd when it appears. Some may remember [link=http://modelflug.net/myndir/displayimage.php?album=10&pos=5]the pink one Stuart Mackay[/link] had (still has?) some years ago. This one has been modded to represent the turboprop version and I believe the SPT5 has quite a big prop as it's really quiet. One can't really do the airframe justice without lot of pictures. [;)] [/quote] Still got it and still hauling gliders up!
Posted on: 6/9/2011 4:29 AM by Author "stevo_m"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10564513
RE: First UK jet Meeting of the year
A few pictures from me. [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/Hawk2Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/HawkLarge.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/F1002Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/F100Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/L392Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/L39Large.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 3/17/2011 1:47 AM by Author "stevo_m"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10405350
RE: Thunder Tiger TT-TOC HD 30% Yak 54 Assembly Thread
Here is the link to the vid from Saturday. There was alot of fun before the "incident" [:D] http://www.youtube.com/user/TrollHDTV#p/a/u/1/60hZ4yFE9DE
Posted on: 8/18/2010 1:36 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9942705
RE: Thunder Tiger TT-TOC HD 30% Yak 54 Assembly Thread
And in other news....................... Another photo............. What you don't see in this photo is the cartwheel that ensued about 10 seconds after this snapshot was pulled from the video. Thankfully all that broke was the tip of the right aileron. The landing gear got a bit twisted, but that's all fixable. When I get the vid to You Tube, I'll post a link. Crazy how TOUGH this plane is............ or........[:D] maybe how lucky I am!!!!!!!! Whew!!!!!!!!!
Posted on: 8/16/2010 2:20 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9937584
RE: Thunder Tiger TT-TOC HD 30% Yak 54 Assembly Thread
Hello again. Have to babble about the Yak some more. I still can't say enough about how much I enjoy this plane. I've really been wringin the snot out of it! I added a Mejlik 23-8 CF prop to her a few weeks ago, and dumped the wheel pants. Other than that it's been flying as is all summer. Here's a photo from last nite. We've been rolling tape alot at our field lately. How has your Yak been treating you Daddysam? I hope well! Later............
Posted on: 8/13/2010 2:13 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9931074
RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon
Try this........... hope it helps. www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com
Posted on: 7/6/2010 8:11 AM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9847356
RE: Thunder Tiger TT-TOC HD 30% Yak 54 Assembly Thread
Sorry again I haven't been back in awhile. The maiden flight went well! I really enjoy this plane, and I've been flying it alot. By far the best 3d plane I have. Just does whatever you ask it to. Hovers like an absolute dream. Even sliding the tail in a hover is easy to hold straight. Flat spins are AWESOME!!! Even got her to do a few knife edge spins. Water falls are kickn too!!! I never wanted a Yak before, but now that I have one, I always will have one. This plane is GREAT!!! I went to a fun fly at another club a few weeks back, and ran into a guy with the 33% version of mine. Same scheme and all. I had to pull up next to him and get some photos.
Posted on: 6/27/2010 2:44 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9829915
RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon
Good to see this thread is still rolling. I finally installed carbon fiber landing gear on my Decathlon, and all the bent aluminum landing gear nightmares are gone. I contacted Mike at graphtechrcshop.com , imho the best cutting edge carbon fiber rc aircraft landing gear on the market. A few club members have contacted him to make or buy lg to replace their shoddy stock landing gear on their planes. These guys are very helpful, and stock alot of gear for alot of birds, that they hand lay up themselves here in the states.... Anyway, this is what I got....... http://www.graphtechrcshop.com/product.sc?productId=8&categoryId=4 ........ They modified it for a 1" thickness, and section roughly 5/16" thick, enough to support a 20 lb plane on a rough field. (although I'm under that :) ...... It cost about $15 more than the advertised price to make it custom, but so far it has been WELL worth it. Very nice to fly my Decath this year with trustworthy gear. Other things I'm pondering changing, are replacing the OS 1.60 with the new DLE 30. The 1.60 is a great running STRONG engine, but I'm tired of wiping slime off my pride and joy. When I do that, I'll probably pick up a new cowl from Fiberglass Specialties. My factory cowl is doing ok, but it's quite heavy, and not the most scale. Speaking of which, has anyone bought this piece yet? I'd like to see some photos of it. The motor and cowl swap will be a project for next winter. I'll keep flying her this summer for now. I have some vid of a flight from a few weeks ago, sporting the new gear. Note how on takeoff and landing, how well it absorbs the bumps on our less than perfect field. http://www.youtube.com/user/TrollHDTV#p/u/12/Ln0f9AQyx8U Here a a few photos with the new gear too. I like how they look with the carbon prop too [:D]
Posted on: 6/27/2010 2:19 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9829884
RE: Thunder Tiger TT-TOC HD 30% Yak 54 Assembly Thread
Daddy Sam, sorry to hear about your mishap, I hope you get it repaired and flying again in short order. It doesn't sound like it will be too difficult. I finally have my Yak ready to fly. Sorry I havent kept up with the updates, I've been busy with many other things also. I'll snap some photos of the setup. I am really happy with the way it all turned out. No added weight for cg, with the Batt packs all the way up in the motor box. The only dead weight I had to add is 1oz to a wing tip for lateral balance. The availible throws on this bird are crazy! I have 45 degrees of aileron in both directions, and 60 degrees of down elevator, and 70 degrees of up! Holy man! I really can't wait to get the maiden in.... hopefully sometime this weekend!! I'll hopefully post soon with a flight report!
Posted on: 5/1/2010 10:36 AM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9702151
RE: Thunder Tiger TT-TOC HD 30% Yak 54 Assembly Thread
Yes the repair went quick. The damage wasn't real bad. If you look closley, I doubled the former on both sides with lite ply. I added a small piece of lite ply way down low to fix another split that was hard to reach. I used two 1/4 sticks across the fuse, and a small piece of ply mid stab to reinforce. I also used some 1/4 sticks as gussets between the patches. I may have over did it a bit, but I'm all about security..... and a little less about weight. I don't know the name of the tubing I'm going to use, but I can find out. A club member bought a spool, and I'm going to buy 3 feet or so from him. It usually retails like $5 to $8 per foot, and I beleive he got it for something like $2 less per foot, because he bought it in bulk. I pulled the DA off last night, and I'll be stopping by a friend after work to give it a once over. This is my first DA, and he's had a few so he knows them real well. I'm going to have to go over this bird with a fine tooth comb. I don't like alot of what I've seen already. Loose bolts, no loctite, things like that. That really makes me want to check over everything. This should be a good time though, I can't wait to see her fly! So DaddySam, do you have many flights on this bird? Where is your cg currently? How do you fly it? 3D? Sport? I'm hoping for some wicked manuvers out of the Yak. Hopefully it will deliver!
Posted on: 3/29/2010 11:42 AM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9621076
RE: Thunder Tiger TT-TOC HD 30% Yak 54 Assembly Thread
I'm a bit anxious, so I pounded out the repair right away. That way, tomorrow nite I can start the covering repair and touch ups. I'll also be removing some of the decals that were put on by the previous owner. I'm not a "sponsored" pilot, so I prefer not to carry that clutter on my planes. [:D]
Posted on: 3/28/2010 9:18 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9619741
RE: Thunder Tiger TT-TOC HD 30% Yak 54 Assembly Thread
Here are some Yak photos. I checked the cg before tearing into the repairs, and it was set at 6 7/8. I downloaded the manual from Chief Aircraft, and the book says 6 1/2. After this it states that it may be a bit nose heavy at this location. Upon re-assembly I will probably keep the cg that this model is set at. I usually like a rearward cg anyway. It's hard to believe that the previous owner was able to bend the stab tube at a 30 deg angle and have the fuse sustain such minimal damage. Apparently it was hanging in his garage, and his son opened the door. Something caught the prop, broke it, and then put enough pressure on the stab to bend the tube. Yikes. Well it was part of the deal so I fully ancipated the repairs. Now if any of my kids ever do such a thing..............[:)]
Posted on: 3/28/2010 9:13 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9619725
RE: Thunder Tiger TT-TOC HD 30% Yak 54 Assembly Thread
I've just gotten into the TOC Yak business. In January I picked up a barely flown Yak in the old scheme (not avalible anymore) with a DA 50, two A123 packs, and Hitec dig's alll around. Got it for a VERY attractive price. It does have a bit of hangar rash, the previous owner smacked the stab pretty good, and there is some light damage in the tail. I have already purchased the correct covering needed to re-cover the repair. Well, now that all my other winter projects have just about cleared the bench, it's time to get this bird flight ready. It will get a complete once over of EVERYTHING. I will be installing a Smartfly power expander, and a 42% Products ignition kill. I will also be replacing all the Tygon with the good top dollar fuel line that will never get hard and crack. (not sure of of the name of the stuff) I will also be gap sealing all the hinges. I'll snap some photos of her this evening. I'm going to do an initial cg check before I get to work, to see where he was flying it. Below is a stock photo of the Yak scheme I have. It's only avalible in 33% and up now. Steve
Posted on: 3/28/2010 2:14 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9618645
RE: Seagull Edge 540 - 68
I'd like to throw my .02 in about a few things..............[;)] (note.. I will be ordering a replacement arf soon..... ) First...... the wing area of this model.. Horizon lists it at 753 sq in. I believe I did a quick measurement once and came up with something close to that. Thats not a whole lot of wing area for a 9 lb model..... much less 11 lb. Will it fly with a heavy gas engine? Of course it will! Remember the old saying..... with enough power, you can make a brick fly. I guess it's all in what you're looking to get out of your model? 3D? Pattern? Simple aerobatics? Everyday flying? There are other models in this size range with significantly more wing area. But that of course comes at an expense. For example, 3d hobbyshop carries a 68" Velox that lists a wing area of over 900 sq inches, Horizon sells a Hang 9 Funtana 125 with 1100 square inches of wing area! Both are purpose built 3d models. As far as thrst goes, I used to net 14 lbs of thrust from my 1.20 ax with a 16x6 prop. I only did a auw check once on my model when it was fueled up. It was something like 9 lbs and a few ounces with a full 16 oz fuel tank. I was pretty happy with that. It had more thrust than I ever needed. I know glow fuel is expensive, but there is a savings in engine weight, and a glow engine will always make more power than gas. (same displacement) If you are concerned with glow fuel cost........... could you buy it in cases? I usually buy 2-3 cases in the beginning of the season, and save at least $5-$7 per gallon. Or how about an electric option? One could set up a nice power system from Hobby City for roughly $250..... including (3) 6s batteries, motor and speed control. I can all but guarantee the weight of this plane would be very close to 8 lbs with an electric setup. Just a few thoughts I had. I wanted to present a slightly different perspective.
Posted on: 1/2/2010 11:27 AM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9380069
RE: Seagull Edge 540 - 68
Yes Yes!!! PPPLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSEEEEEE tell us where you found that one!!!
Posted on: 12/21/2009 7:01 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9349539
RE: Seagull Edge 540 - 68
The bottom rear of the cowl was opened up pretty good. If memory serves me, I bet it was at least a 2x3 cutout in front of the lg. I only needed a small hole to poke the exhaust pipe out from. Oh.............. and I had to NEATLY dremel the top fin on the cylinder head so it would not rub the cowl. You would hardly noticed I removed a 1/3 of it. Just one fin...... I saved my old smashed cowl to overlay the cutouts for when I replace it. Another BIGGIE.................. NO DOWN THRUST!!! I found that out the hard way. Mount it square, with a bit of right thrust if you preffer that. It's alot of motor with a 16x6 prop, that likes to pull her to the left a smidge :)
Posted on: 12/3/2009 8:07 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9301661
RE: Seagull Edge 540 - 68
[quote]ORIGINAL: jtconte [quote]ORIGINAL: stevo revo You will hover, but you will have minimal throttle control with it. You will have to push the nose over to get out.....ot fall into a knife edge. I hate to burst your bubble, but take the .91 back and buy a 1.20 ax. It makes the plane. You wont... with. Awesome power and a clean look. [/quote] Hey stevo revo, I am just starting to put mine together
Posted on: 12/2/2009 9:26 AM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9297218
RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon
I run a 1.60 inverted without a pump. Runs great. I bought it slightly used from a guy that ran it with a pump. Crazy? Not really. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Tuned correctly it shoud run great either way!
Posted on: 11/10/2009 10:07 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9244785
RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon
[quote]ORIGINAL: EL TEMUCANO I live Here, I have many places to fly, its about 1 / 2 mile from my house. [/quote] Seeing as now that you understand what "diggin" means, I can use it again. Where do you live by the way, in post card land????? Here in the US we see travel agents to get to places like that............. Anyway, Im "diggin" your places to fly. Just absolutely beautiful!
Posted on: 11/9/2009 11:22 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9242223
RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon
Very cool with the floats on! I'm diggin it!
Posted on: 11/9/2009 12:25 AM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9239514
RE: New Funtana 125
Look at the group all the way at the bottom, "fun fly props" http://www.chiefaircraft.com/rcmsec/Models/Accessories/Props/APCProps.html
Posted on: 10/19/2009 9:12 AM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9184862
RE: Seagull Edge 540 - 68
And just like that.......... the fuse is out of stock. They must have had a few folks waiting for it.
Posted on: 10/16/2009 6:44 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9178820
RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size
WOW that's HEAVY!!! My 1.20 ax (per tower) wieghs just short of 30 ounces ready to go. My 5 cell aa pack sits about 2 inches behind the back of the canopy. The engine swings a 16x6 with a wicked authority. This is absolutely my favorite glow engine for anything 3d under 11 lbs. I have 3 of them. If you tickle them just right you can get at least 14 lbs of thrust. And that's on 5%.
Posted on: 10/13/2009 10:19 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9171323
RE: Seagull Edge 540 - 68
After only a 3 year wait, Horizon actualy has the fuse IN STOCK! I have mine ordered. And a cowl. I am planning on repairing the minor tip damage to my left wing. I will also scratch build an airfoiled tail, cuz I'm sick of the flying wires on this thing. It shouldn't need them.
Posted on: 10/12/2009 10:31 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9168346
RE: New Funtana 125
Anyone notice that this thing is out of stock already??? Nice.
Posted on: 10/3/2009 11:50 PM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9144785
RE: New Funtana 125
[quote]ORIGINAL: chuck993 I'd get one, but I have 2 Funtana X 100s, one up and running with an OS 120 AX and a NIB X 100 for backup... [/quote] Oh you are another 1.20 ax lover I see!!!!!! I have three of them on 3..... well two planes now in the same size catagory. A phoenox models extra 330 and a seagull edge 540. Both are in the "just under 70 inch size class.....8-9 lbs. I since have lost the edge...but am currently flying a 1.20 in another edge I bought used (cheap) from another cub member. So to make a long story short....... I have never owned a funtana. The first thing I noticed about this bird was the WING AREA!!!!!!!!!! Over 1100 inches!!!! Holy Sheeet! My Extra and edge only have 700 and 600 sq inches respectively. The question I have is how do you prop your ax on the funtana? I found 16x6 is GREAT for making gobs of power......like 9500rpm and 14 lbs of thrust. But at that rpm the pitch speed starts to get high and they can both move pretty fast. I could see the funtana as being a balsa "foamie"...... wanting loads of thrust with not so much airspeed. Being as big as it is and not tooo heavy...... sounds like a very lightly built airframe. Maybe a 17x5 prop for the 120??? Idk..... just looking for some thoughts.....
Posted on: 9/27/2009 10:03 AM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9127090
RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size
[quote]ORIGINAL: faulknej Is the YSÂ 120 too much for this plane? [/quote] The plane can handle the weight........so........ If you are a pilot who uses throttle moderatly.....no. If you fly at wot constantly, yes.
Posted on: 9/26/2009 8:18 AM by Author "stevo revo"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9125058
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