RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: Grodus I was not able to get the PDF file to open. :( [/quote] Grodus, maybe your virus checker is blocking it?
Posted on: 5/28/2012 7:27 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Guys, I was clearing files from my laptop and found this excellent PDF on a highly modified Falcon. I hope the original poster doesn't mind me posting it again as it has lot's of good imfo for new Falcon builders.
Posted on: 5/27/2012 3:47 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Guys, I was just in my workshop preparing my jets for a big local jet fly at the end of this month, and noticed that my single elevator servo on my Falcon was moving alot slower going up than down. I put a lipo on top off the elevater and to my horror, after a few more movements, the servo got stuck in the full UP position!! It was a quality 10kg Hitec that I bought when I built my Falcon. I have now replaced it with a Spectrum 10kg digital metal geared servo, but can't help that think that I have just narrowly missed certain disaster![X(]
Posted on: 5/21/2012 8:41 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: Xairflyer Mike how is yours so heavy the one I done was only just over 14lb with a wren 54 [/quote] Mine is 13.5 lbs dry and still going great after about 50-60 flights. With the little PST600, I had to put some lead in the tail booms to get it to balace properly.[:D]
Posted on: 5/20/2012 3:00 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: FMRR I have done business with Todd and Linda both very nice people.But... Pro-link gear complete $599,Airpower complete $450,and the electron retracts only are $475-550.If I have to spend that knid of money I really want to know all my options.I still have to call Robart and find out whats up with them.The gear have to be strong and light to fly EDF and up for the job when I drop my P80 in her.I really don't want to end up buying two sets,and all the wing mod work to do twice.I fly from a paved field but still would like to have trailing link gear to fly at other fields.Maybe Mr Honda can help me out or Tam.Digitech gear look really nice but are big $$$$.....Maybe it's me.....I am having issues spending more on my gear than I did for the jet [:D] lol. [/quote] FMRR, just wondering if you got your undercarriage? I noticed this ad in RC Trader and it appears that he is using a set for his Falcon that you have ordered. Looking at his photos, I reckon that the turbine thrust line is set up wrong, but easy to fix. Pretty good price for a complete jet, though. http://www.rctrader.com/category/342/Jets/listings/1185/Falcon-120-Turbine.html
Posted on: 12/11/2011 12:50 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Link works perfectly. Make sure you have pop-up blocker disabled. Nice flight, and as I worked up in Darwin many years ago, it looks like old "hector", building up in the background. Also, try and make a longer approach on final with full flap, and you can cross the runway threshold at a very slow speed.
Posted on: 12/3/2011 8:23 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: domf25 [quote]I probaly sound like a promoter, but I'm not, but yet another Australian company is making elecric retacts, to take 1/2inch trunions, for models up to 20kgs.[/quote] Hi Aussie1, Just wandering who the Australian company is that is making electric retracts ? Thanks [/quote] It's a company called "Lado Technologies". I don't know much
Posted on: 11/28/2011 5:14 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: FMRR [quote]ORIGINAL: Aussie1 Dr Honda, that landing gear mod is a excellent idea, especially off grass runways. I would imagine that it would make very little difference to the top speed? I'm still a big fan of retracts on my jets, and I use the Dreamworks system on mine... [/quote] Aussie1, Thanks for that link and gear suggestion.I just order a set....I know
Posted on: 11/28/2011 10:57 AM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: FMRR [quote]ORIGINAL: Aussie1 Dr Honda, that landing gear mod is a excellent idea, especially off grass runways. I would imagine that it would make very little difference to the top speed? I'm still a big fan of retracts on my jets, and I use the Dreamworks system on mine... [/quote] Aussie1, Thanks for that link and gear suggestion.I just order a set....I know
Posted on: 11/28/2011 10:56 AM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Dr Honda, that landing gear mod is a excellent idea, especially off grass runways. I would imagine that it would make very little difference to the top speed? I'm still a big fan of retracts on my jets, and I use the Dreamworks system on mine, and still going strong after 50+ flights. I'm also a big fan of HobbyKing (another Aussie enterprise!), and they are now selling this heavy duty retract set, complete with oleo's for around $87. The trunion is close to 1/2inch, which I reckon is essential on jets, so as the leg doesn't twist. May be a economical option if anybody is considering retracts on this bird![:D] http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18243__3_Way_Air_Retract_Landing_gear_System_Trike_X_Large_.html
Posted on: 11/16/2011 4:53 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: john491 Hello Grodus, I now have about 16 flights on a Falcon with a P-60 for power set with approximately 4 degrees of downthrust. I am using the entire split flap and am not experiencing any elevator blanking. I have the flaps set for about 20 deg. half and 60 deg. full. I have the CG at 13 inches as per instructions and usually land with nearly 20 oz in the main centerline tank. I experience no pitch changes with flap deployment. I also have an electric version set up the same way also with no pitching problems with as many flights. They both land like pussycats on a very short paved runway. What is your setup? Where is your CG? John [/quote] John, my Falcon seems identical to your's. I have flown it with my P60 and my PST600, and always use 60 degrees flap for landing. Mine weights 13lbs dry and now has over 60 flights, and like your's, has no pitch change when full flap deployed. I have progammed 3.5 seconds servo slow via JR radio when selecting flaps down, and this makes for a very smooth speed reduction. Grodus, something must be radically wrong with your setup, for your airplane to do what it's doing. Seems like a radical shift in Centre of Pressure with flaps out?
Posted on: 10/12/2011 3:13 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
C of G should be 13inches BACK from root leading edge. IE- where the very front of wing, butts up against fuselarge. Check c of g with a empty main fuel tank. Also make sure that you have a slight nose up attitude when at rest on the wheels. With 15 degrees of flap for take-off it will just take-off by itself in about 50-80 metres. Great model![:D]
Posted on: 7/29/2011 1:41 AM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Mate, that combo looks brilliant! I actually cracked my canopy the other day, and what do you think the total cost of tub, canopy and postage would be to Australia? Also what is your peferred payment option? Thanks, Dave
Posted on: 7/28/2011 9:12 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Matt, knew you would like the Falcon. We had 5 Falcon's at our recent jet meet and all flew perfectly, and mine is now nearly 2 years old with about 60 odd flights, so I guess far more reliable than my old ducted fan jets. A couple of pics from the meet, with approximately 30 pilots and around 70 aircraft.
Posted on: 7/25/2011 7:47 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Hi guys, nothing to do with the Falcon, but can this guy fly! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWXUP1FHufs&feature=player_embedded
Posted on: 5/12/2011 6:36 AM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
I use 5 degrees down thrust, front of turbine pointing up. No torque from a turbine, so align dead straight with the longitudinal axis. I laid a arrow shaft taped to engine to get it dead straight.
Posted on: 5/12/2011 6:04 AM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Thanks Paul, there's some very nice, highly modified Falcons out there. Looks like you guys had perfect weather for your rally, please send it over our way for ours at the end of this month! Yours looks great too, maybe we good have a national Falcon only jet rally.[:D] Looking at those pics, I reckon retired Qantas engineers just look younger every day!!
Posted on: 5/9/2011 7:04 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Nice video! Regarding flaps, I use Flap15 for takeoff, Flap40 for landing, and mine flies almost identical to Todd's. Landing speed is slower than most trainers! Looks like he's using wire U/C, but I use the Dreamworks set made for the Falcon, and highly recommend.
Posted on: 5/9/2011 6:37 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: kevinLim Hi Tim, Thank you very much of your very good suggestion. <img src=''http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif'' alt='''' /> Actually, i want to try CO2 inflator. Is it working? [/quote] Hi Kevin, the tyre Co2 inflators work well, but I have always used one of these little beauties. It is Co2 in a can mixed with a non toxic/corrosive fire suppressant, and sells in camping stores for about $20 for two cans. A on-board fire extinghisher would not work on the Falcon as it generally designed for a sealed, fully ducted type install. Also, here is a pic of my engine install using the blocks from the kit. KISS principle!
Posted on: 5/1/2011 3:22 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: Pepperpete What is the best tool to use to get an accurate angle for the turbine? Right now mine is 0 degree's which I didn't have a problem with but I'm switching to a K80 so I want to add some down degree's. [/quote] I just used the little wooden engine mounting blocks from the kit, and with a protracter, shaved a 5 degree angle, epoxied on plus some securing screws. Over 60 flights now with a PST600 and still going strong. Mine weights 13lbs dry.[:D]
Posted on: 4/28/2011 1:17 AM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Yes, I understand about travel costs from Perth. Giggo normally makes it over with his Falcon, but with so many events now in Australia, one has to get very picky with which ones to attend. I wonder if he still has this one?
Posted on: 4/19/2011 2:24 AM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Hi Paul, nice looking Falcon! Do you know if many of the jet flyers from Perth are coming over to Adelaide next month for Jet Action 2011? http://www.intairco.net/default.asp?page=jet_meets
Posted on: 4/18/2011 2:47 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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SR 71 Video
Found this on the net and it's quite impressive. Does anybody have any details, especially the engines, as it has a distinctive roar! http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SDbQ5xvsrIU
Posted on: 2/14/2011 12:05 AM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Try and model this one!
I saw this on the news and wondered whether an aircraft like this could be successfully modeled? The real one would probaly be highly unstable and require many flight control computers, just to fly. http://www.politicalforum.com/warfare-military/63097-navy-unveils-x-47b-unmanned-jet.html
Posted on: 2/6/2011 5:29 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JetCat P20-Flown-Video!!!
Dave, that looks great! My wife will kill me , but maybe I need to buy, yet another turbine. Now that my Sabre and Falcon120 are going so well, I really have the turbine bug! Here is another link to that nice small aircraft.[:D] http://www.modelairplanenews.com/Me2/dirmod.asp?nm=Main&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=13B2F0D0AFA04476A2ACC02ED28A405F&tier=4&id=5D3E855B590F490CA6E631B2F9C2C365
Posted on: 1/6/2011 1:53 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: f6hlct I forgot to include the photo of the plane in the car.  Here it is. [/quote] Hi Dave, those Canadian station wagons must be SMALL! My home grown GM Holden wagon fits my Falcon perfectly. Just kidding about your wheels, because these things are a real pain to pull apart, and your solution looks great.[:D]
Posted on: 11/14/2010 8:23 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Hi, I have a P60 in my Falcon, and with everything mounted as far back as possible, I still had to add 200grams of lead in the bottom of the tail booms to get it to balance. The Jetcat is a very light motor. It's a great combination and weights about 13lbs without fuel.[:D][quote]ORIGINAL: mofosheee Dear Gentelmen: As I am finishing up my Falcon 120 with a P-60, and keeping in mind CG considerations and trying to avoid the necessity of adding ballast. [b]Before I permanently mount the: batteries, receiver, fuel pump, retract and brake valves etc. .................does anybody have an idea if the airplane tends to come out nose or tail heavy?[/b] Thanks in advance M0f0 [/quote]
Posted on: 11/9/2010 4:57 AM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: picard1 Has anyone bought a falcon from nitro models lately? I am looking at purchasing one, but wondered if they have made any changes(better/worse) to the arf since this thread was started? Thanks Mike [/quote] try this shop, seems local. http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=669388
Posted on: 10/15/2010 5:13 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Not exactly a model jet!
[quote]ORIGINAL: grbaker tried to post a pic without success. [/quote] Quote from their website. One prototype—the BJ-300-P—weighs 4 lbs, is 4 inches in diameter by 12 inches in length, and delivers 27 lbf (120 N) of thrust. With 90,000 rpm, the prototype features a 5-stage axial flow compressor and a 1-stage axial flow turbine.
Posted on: 10/8/2010 7:45 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Not exactly a model jet!
I saw this new Jaguar X-C75 concept car and thought, WOW! You are probaly asking, why post this on a RC jet forum? Well, this is a electric car, charged by two small gas turbine engines, that on closer research may be suitable as a power source for our aircraft. The engines are very efficent, mainly due to the highly efficent axial compressor. What do you think? http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/jaguar_may_build_x-c75 http://www.electricvehiclesresearch.com/articles/electric-vehicles-in-india-part-two-00002501.asp?sessionid=1 [8D]
Posted on: 10/8/2010 6:19 PM by Author "Aussie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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