RE: Slick wants to snap to the right with quick elevator input
Something must be up with either the incidence or the elevator set up cause I have a Slick with a DLE 30 and have flown a friends and niether of ours snaps out in any way. I can wall it without issue. I also use One elevator servo and one battery to power everything for a light set up (10.5 pounds). SO something is up....
Posted on: 5/1/2012 12:58 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Single LiFe Battery to Run the Ingition and Plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey 8 tracks, 27mhz systems, and ignition noise go together like a horse and a cart. I've been running a number of 50 and 85cc planes with a single A123 from WrongWay with multiple leads as described above to the receiver and ignition for hundreds of flights with no issues flying JR/Spektrum DSM2 and DSMX [/quote] Glad i am not the only one ;)
Posted on: 4/17/2012 2:32 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Single LiFe Battery to Run the Ingition and Plane
I have over 50 flights on my 3DHS 71" Slick with a Single, 2300mah A123 set up to power everything. Quite honestly I wouldn't do it any other way on this size plane. Rich from Wrong Way RC supplied all the parts (the guy is awesome btw). The battery has 3 leads...One with a deans for the smart switch, one for the iginition and a seperate charge lead. The smart switch has two power out leads which both go into the Rx (I use Spektrum stuff). The ignition goes to an optical kill switch (which goes into the gear slot on the Rx) and than into a simple in line diode to bring the ignition voltage down to around 5 volts. Very light weight and powerful set up that can be fully charged in about 7 Minutes :) No RFI/EFI or any other issues have been experienced and it is a very simple set up that works. :)
Posted on: 4/17/2012 12:08 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Extremeflight Edge 540 EXP 60
If you are looking to save some cost, just use HS225MG's instead of the HS5245's.......they are almost half the cost and similar specs...just analog. Good servo though.
Posted on: 2/13/2012 1:12 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Gas engine igntion on receiver battery?
Amazing how much mis-information there is out there, lol. :) I personally won't do it any other way. Like Barracuda, I use a single 2300mah A123 that goes into a super switch on one lead (the super switch has two power leads that both go into the reciver if you wish) and the ignition for the other. A third lead is a charge lead. On the ignition side I use an optical kill switch and a simple volatage reducer. All products can be had from WrongwayRC...Rich is a great guy too. I currently have this set up on a 71" SLick with 40 plus flights and it works flawlessly. The beauty of the A123 is you fly it a few times, hook the charger up to it and its done in about 7 minutes. No range issues, no interference issues, fly all day. (I use Spektrum 2.4).
Posted on: 12/2/2011 10:32 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: 1100 MaH A123 Battery for DLE55 Ignition
The A123 would work great on the ignition but it will need a simple in line voltage reducer. You can get one from Rich at WrongwayRC. As far as flight times, it is not a big deal either way because the battery will charge in 7 minutes or so anyway. :) If you call Rich, he has cell pro chargers that are cheap and can plug right into your hobby box and its as simple as plug it in and wait for the beeps to signal it's done charging. Does not get any simpler than that!
Posted on: 10/27/2011 8:49 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: 50CC 3D Hobby Shop VS. Aero-works
Do NOT run over 6volts to the ignition on a DLE 30 unless you want it to fail early and run like crap. My voltage reducer puts it at 5.5V and it runs like a top! I have 37ish flights on mine and the only real issue I have had was the pitts muffler cracked and fell off!!!, lol. I used some rubber disks under the cowl screws and they seem to help the cowl from elongating the holes. The plane has been rock solid and I hope to get more flights in this weekend :) You will love it, trust me :)
Posted on: 10/26/2011 1:00 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: 50CC 3D Hobby Shop VS. Aero-works
[quote]ORIGINAL: daveopam Thank you all. I am going to do the Slick. It will fit in my ride, and it sounds like it will give the me the performance I am after. Thanks again, David [/quote] Great choice and keep us posted on the results :)
Posted on: 10/24/2011 6:22 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: 50CC 3D Hobby Shop VS. Aero-works
[quote]ORIGINAL: daveopam That does help Brian. I listed what I was flying in the original post because I want something that is as well rounded as the 67" OMP Fusion that is my daily flyer. I have been doing this 20+ years and have only flown 2 planes that were better than the Fusion. While I have not owned anything bigger than 1/4 scale before, I have flown a ton of them. Not to brag, but when I go to a fly in or we have one at our field, there are always guys that ask me if I want to fly their big stuff. I never turn down the chance. I am not going to compete with this plane, but want it to do smooth rolling circle and a strong wall into low ALT hover. I also want it to do exactly what I tell it to do. ( if that makes sense) I have flown a few that had an unexpected snap or stall in their flight envelope. The Fusion has no bad habits, does what my thumbs tell it to do, and that is what I am after. Maybe that's what we are all after.[:D] David [/quote] If that is what you are after than the Slick or something from Extreme Flight would be best choice without question. And don't be fooled, the Slick was orgionally designed for IMAC and it flies VERY precisely on the proper rates. Flip a switch and it is a 3D monster. It does not snap out ever and it lands so easy you will smile from ear to ear :)
Posted on: 10/23/2011 6:22 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: 50CC 3D Hobby Shop VS. Aero-works
[quote]ORIGINAL: daveopam Thanks CRFan1. I was not so much worried about the strength from a crash stand point. It was more of a DA-50 shaking it apart stand point. I read a few post on here about 3DHS planes showing wear after the first year. It's hard to say how they were treated though. :-) david [/quote] They are pretty rock solid planes and honestly, I would not worry about it at all
Posted on: 10/20/2011 9:07 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: 50CC 3D Hobby Shop VS. Aero-works
My vote is for the 3DHS hands down. Although AW builds a good plane, the 3DHS is just going to flat out fly better because it is lighter and the wing loading is much less in their designs. They hold up just fine. Just because they are light, does not mean they aren't strong.......the use of carbon fiber in critical araes does wonders. I would build a plane because of how it flies, not how it will survive a crash, hehe....we never want to crash :) I have a 71" Slick with a DLE 30 and it has close to 40 flights and it looks brand new and is as tight as the day I finished it. It is by FAR the favorite plane in my fleet. 3dhs Slicks are just such a sweet, gentle, forgiving yet capable of crazy 3D airframe you will be be amazed. IMO, you cannot go wrong with a 3DHS or Extreme Flight airframe. AW builds a quality product no doubt but flying wise they are just not in the same league. That being said, it really depends on what you will be happy with in the end :)
Posted on: 10/20/2011 8:24 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Valley View Pitts Muffler...
Thanks guys...I talked to Tom at VVRC and he said it has not been a problem they are aware of. I will give the new muffler another shot and if it fails, I will be getting a J-Tec......
Posted on: 10/12/2011 6:30 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Valley View Pitts Muffler...
[quote]ORIGINAL: apalsson [quote]ORIGINAL: CRFan1 Hmmm...no means of supporting the outer cannister on this set up for the DLE 30...... [/quote] One way that suits most small Pitts mufflers is to wrap a curtain spring around the outer end and anchor it to the firewall. [/quote] Hmmm...I am trying to visualize that but I can't, lol. Any pics?
Posted on: 10/11/2011 1:31 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Valley View Pitts Muffler...
[quote]ORIGINAL: Whistling Death [quote]ORIGINAL: CRFan1 hey all, been using a VV Pitts style muffler on my AJ Slick with DLE 30 and on about the 35 flight, the muffler cracked right behind the section thats bolts onto the motor...it fell off while flying and landed in a cornfiled, hehe. Anybody ever have that issue with one of these? I was kind of shocked but stuff happens I guess! [/quote
Posted on: 10/11/2011 12:49 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Valley View Pitts Muffler...
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ernie Misner How did the engine run with no muffler backpressure? Thanks, Ernie [/quote] It actually ran fine but the idle jumped up a bit due to the lack of backpressure so It floated a bit longer on landing, lol.
Posted on: 10/11/2011 12:47 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Valley View Pitts Muffler...
[quote]ORIGINAL: All Day Dan Get in touch with www.valleyviewrc.com Dan. [/quote] Well, I did order a replacement as I figured there would not be much they can do...my plane/cowl is all set up for that exhaust so i had to get another one....I was more curious if anybody else experienced this with thiers?
Posted on: 10/11/2011 9:22 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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Valley View Pitts Muffler...
hey all, been using a VV Pitts style muffler on my AJ Slick with DLE 30 and on about the 35 flight, the muffler cracked right behind the section thats bolts onto the motor...it fell off while flying and landed in a cornfiled, hehe. Anybody ever have that issue with one of these? I was kind of shocked but stuff happens I guess!
Posted on: 10/11/2011 7:57 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: New light weight Aero Works Offering.
With battery, still gonna be a heavier than the competition and I don't see much CF used in the construction.......But, it's a step in the right direction :)
Posted on: 10/5/2011 11:00 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: 225MG
I use 225's on my kids 58" Extreme Flight Extra with a Saito 82 and we are using a 6V NiMH (which means fully charged it's high 6 volts or better). My kid flies the snot out of that plane (to the point I think it will break in the air, lol) and we have zero issues. They seem to be pretty good servos IMO.... That being said, I have recently had some Hitech servos that were sensitive to voltage and that included some expensive 985's..... I have a 71" Slick with a DLE thirty as well and I have HS-5645's in mine and a HS-645 on the throttle. I run a Single 2300mah A123 to power it all and the plane has been rock solid.
Posted on: 10/3/2011 8:30 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: STORING YOUR GAS ENGINE FOR THE WINTER
I am leaving the tank full and keep the planes in my basement so there should be no issue.
Posted on: 9/28/2011 12:47 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Who is....
Joe Smith is one of my Favorites at the moment.
Posted on: 9/28/2011 12:38 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20
[quote]ORIGINAL: SpinnerRow [quote]ORIGINAL: CRFan1 Once you fly a 3DHS or Extreme Flight Plane, you will NEVER go back! Yes, they are that good! P.S. And worth the money :) [/quote] I have flown a Velox with a DLE 20. Nice plane and as I stated I want one but at the time I was flying an 9 year old Aeroworks Edge 540 that I couldn't kill with a DLE 20. The Velox was lighter for sure
Posted on: 9/28/2011 12:05 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20
Once you fly a 3DHS or Extreme Flight Plane, you will NEVER go back! Yes, they are that good! P.S. And worth the money :)
Posted on: 9/27/2011 12:41 PM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Rocco and Mark Dennis
Why wouldn't you guys just set this plane up with a DLE 30 from the get go? Just curious. Now you have to do mods to install a gasser.....
Posted on: 9/21/2011 7:09 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: mid range burble on DLE30
Yep, make sure you carb is tuned correctly and gap the plug to .024 and make sure no more than 6 volts to the ignition and it should be fine. My DLE 30 does not burble at all except maybe at the very bottom which is fine. This motor runs so well and is a little powerhouse...I am amazed by it quite honestly. :)
Posted on: 9/12/2011 8:09 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: storing with gas in tank/carb or not
I leave my planes wet and they are stored in my basement where it is always cool. No issues.
Posted on: 9/12/2011 8:05 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: I'm looking for a 45-48 ...Decided on a plane.
I literally just maidened my Extreme Flight 48" Edge 540 EXP (Electric) and it is an amazing performer!! It is a VERY high quality plane and light. Does everything you want it to do quite honestly and never stops flying. I highly recommend that plane and the motor/esc combo from EF :)
Posted on: 9/3/2011 7:07 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Any Good Gas 3D/Freestyle planes under 50cc's
[quote]ORIGINAL: bob_nj I got you now. I thought sealing the outside of the spacer may have blocked something. The motor is mounted in such a way that it's hard to see the needles or that screw. The needles are almost in line with the firewall and are hard to get to for sure. You would think the carb would either be in the box behind the motor, or in the fuse. This particular plane didn't work out that way. It's a pain to pull the motor, but that's what is needed to work on the carb. Oh well... Hopefully putting new Walbro parts in the carb will hold it for awhile. Anyway, took the plane out yesterday and put seven flights on it. The plane is awsome, and the motor did not miss a beat. Quite impressive for a spank brand new motor. Idle is great, transition is good, and wide open is fine. Can't beat it! Just stopped home for a shower. Back to the campsite. Have a great holiday! Bob [/quote] Fantastic! Enjoy the plane and have fun! Sounds like you are good to go :)
Posted on: 9/2/2011 10:16 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Any Good Gas 3D/Freestyle planes under 50cc's
LOLOL...that is hilarious because I was just re-reading the posts and that was going to be my next question...just dawned on me that you mentioned it was hitting the "idle stop" :) Glad thats all it was! definitely remove and toss that screw and let the servo do the work. As an FYI, the holes I am talking about are on the gasket surfaces, not the outside of the block. If you ever take it apart, you will see what I mean. The DLE is a good little motor and I hope you have fun with the plane :)
Posted on: 9/1/2011 6:20 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: How do know when its time to rebuild your gaser?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man [quote]ORIGINAL: CRFan1 I think he is saying that on the Aeroworks plane, he is not sure how much gas was put through the plane.....so there is the potential for the top end to need to be replaced...... [/quote] The DLE 30 hasn't been out on the market long enough for anyone using it for modeling purposes to have worn one out yet. In "normal" use
Posted on: 8/31/2011 11:22 AM by Author "CRFan1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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