RE: Critical update needed to build instructions
I have been using the stock Hitec servo arms for more than 3 years with no problems whatsoever. I don't use loctite on the screws.
Posted on: 10/23/2009 2:18 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196309

RE: RE:
[quote]ORIGINAL: speedbird01 25 flights now and a nice plane overall, although struggling to get it's performance to where it should be. [b]CG update[/b] I have now flown with the CG forward and back to (nearly) the Aeroworks recommended point. Plane starts to dive when inverted if you go much forward from there (as expected). The elevator is ultra sensitive, but I guess that is ''normal'' then if you want the best CofG. Anyone else on that ? I am at 60% of recommended throw and 60% expo to make it ok... [b]Rolling update[/b] I wacked in 50% differential and not much difference to the barreling rolls. It still rolls like a pig to be frank {akamaiimageforum}/micons/m13.gif. I re-measured the throws and they are identical on both ailerons. My experience says some ships seem to barrel and other don't, it is probably the one quirks that is most personal to a plane - how axial it rolls and I believe the trueness of the wings is at the heart of this. We have two 260''s at our field and I was watching them carefully, and one rolls perfectly axial, the other has a very slight barrel and mine is a.... So my next plan is to confirm if it is yawing RIGHT when I bank LEFT, i.e confirm if it is adverse yaw. If so, I plan to mix in a bit of rudder on aileron to compensate and see if that fixes it. I already mixed in a bit of DOWN elevator to correct knifedge (needs down for both sides) and that has been good for knifedge flight. My mixes on/off switch will be like a magic trick if the yaw couple I will add works ! On it it will fly like a dream, off and it is an adolescent rogue ! [/quote] Something's wrong. My expert pilot friend flew mine and noted how well my plane rolled.
Posted on: 9/13/2009 5:25 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9092519

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: leepord geko Lol I think thats a little optimistic but i don't doubt it, because i was trying vess props on my smaller applications just the sport props and WOW the 15x6 on a saito is ridiculous, I also tried a vess 17x8 on my mld 28cc and it was turning too much rpm for the ignition, and I thought this hype was B.S but have I ever been proven wrong! I plan on ordering some either a vess 23a and 23b or something in the 22 size? Some people say that the vess A props pull but its like flying in neutral. I just weighed the plane tonight and got around 16lbs give or take a half pound. I'm also trying a new oil which is husqavarna and so far good results! Later [/quote] Nah, that isn't optimistic, that's the real thing. 7400 is what people on FG and I are getting with the 23A on the 55. Pull out is great.[:D]
Posted on: 9/13/2009 12:40 AM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9091039

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
Get a Vess 23A and you'll be getting upwards of 7400 RPM.
Posted on: 9/12/2009 10:35 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9090681

RE: HELP!! Choice of 100cc airplane for precision and 3D
I am impartial towards AW.[;)]
Posted on: 9/12/2009 2:33 AM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9088772

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
Is there a reason you're not going with a manual choke? You'll save weight and remove another point of failure. If cutting the engine is your motive, then just you can get an electronic ignition cut-off from either smart fly or 42% products.
Posted on: 9/8/2009 6:08 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9079558

RE: Aero Works P-51?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Super08 Is that a Piper PA12 Super Cruiser I see in the background???? [/quote] I was going to ask the same thing! Nice! A QB Piper!
Posted on: 9/5/2009 12:29 AM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9070919

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: PlaneKrazee One of my a123 packs overheated on it's first charge, Hot enough to melt the shrink wrap but no flames. The second pack is fine. I was using a fma cellpro w/ balancer set to a123. It must have been a bad cel or it was wired wrongl. [/quote] Just curious, what brand are you using?
Posted on: 9/3/2009 9:04 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9068121

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
Great video Jake! Looks like you're already very confident with it. Those high alpha inverted harriers looked very locked-in.
Posted on: 9/3/2009 6:07 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9067757

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: f5air nice!!! looking fwd to see the new video Jake. Im just waiting the Extra to arrive and build it...the other one is gone by a weird crash........but Mark did a great job helping me out with the new one. The engine is inspected by jody, and servos by hitec just to be 100% sure that everythings fine. [/quote] That sucks! What happened?
Posted on: 9/3/2009 1:43 AM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9066186

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
Very nice Jake! I started raving at the half way point. [:D] Now go put a spinner on it.[;)]
Posted on: 9/2/2009 5:32 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9065067

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
Now, I'm confused as to where the CG on my plane is. What I can tell you is that the inverted requires a breath of down elevator which is perfect in my book.
Posted on: 9/1/2009 8:12 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9062755

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
Looks great Jake! Congrats on the maiden!
Posted on: 8/31/2009 9:40 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9060288

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: PlaneKrazee [quote]ORIGINAL: Ferocious Frankie I set the C.G. to back from the recommended 4'' [/quote] What? Are you saying you moved the cg forward of 4'' like Jake and I or you moved it back behind the recommended 4'' cg? [/quote] Sorry for the mis-wording. The CG is forward of the recommended making it around 3.5"-3.7" or so.
Posted on: 8/31/2009 9:38 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9060281

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
I set the C.G. to back from the recommended 4" because of flight reports on here and as you said it work out perfect this way. The recommended is indeed incorrect.
Posted on: 8/31/2009 5:46 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9059646

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jake Ruddy Well remember how I was taking an early day and going to the field? It turned out to be 3 jam packed days in a row with no chance of getting out to the field :( That's just part of being in the IT world but let me tell you I was cursing computers :D I am going out tomorrow bright and early. I plan on being there between 10-7pm so I should get a bunch of flights and video work done. I am charging things up right now. [/quote] Can't wait for some airplane stress relief video! [:D]
Posted on: 8/29/2009 5:50 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9054864

RE: Hangar 9 Cap 232g 27% manual
Right here: http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/Files/HAN2900_Manual_232G.pdf
Posted on: 8/26/2009 10:13 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9048111

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
What he said. :)
Posted on: 8/26/2009 5:10 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9047323

RE: 50cc Biplane, which one?
The Ultimate will fly "straighter" than the Python. They both fly awesome. Go with the one you think looks better.
Posted on: 8/26/2009 5:09 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9047320

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: f5air does anybody knows if the pitts style will fit without a problem this cowl? and dle55?. regards [/quote] I had to cut through the cowl ring. No problem at all and still looks great.
Posted on: 8/26/2009 5:33 AM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9045878

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jake Ruddy I have been using them for 2 years now. A123s are great but they are heavy. They charge quick but you have to recharge every 6 or 7 flights on a 50cc plane depending how you fly (if you are using 2 2300 packs). I run them in my 35% plane but 2 2300 packs weigh 13oz so while I like the fast charging I really dont like the weight. Other news, my muffler has arrived! So has the darn rain! :( I willl be finishing it up over the weekend and see what the weather holds, I am 10 mins from the field so I plan on getting out several times this week to get a bunch of flights on it. [/quote] Get that baby done![;)]
Posted on: 8/22/2009 11:52 AM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9035665

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: PlaneKrazee I've decided to switch to A123 rx packs. They will save a couple oz behind the cg and supply more current than the nimh's I was running. [/quote] I want to do this also, but I have to buy a new charger.[sm=thumbs_down.gif]
Posted on: 8/22/2009 11:02 AM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9035573

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: PlaneKrazee FF, Good to hear all went well. [/quote] Thank you! I'm glad all went well also![:D]
Posted on: 8/18/2009 11:09 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9027126

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
Hey guys, I just got back from the maiden an hour ago and all I can say is "Wow!" what an airplane. Throttled up and it took off straight as an arrow. One click left aileron and one click down elevator and it was hands-off. Inverted requires a breath of down elevator. The C.G. is spot-on a little forward of the recommended 4". The main thing I noticed is how the stable the airframe is. It felt smooth as silk. Rolls are axial and crisp and there is some knife edge coupling that will be mixed in my 12FG in the coming flights. Up lines and down lines are straight and smooth. The keyword is "smooth". I am very pleased!
Posted on: 8/18/2009 10:40 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9027022

RE: 12FG Dual Elevator Expo
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bax 1) You can set the tail type to ''Ailevator''. This will allow dual rates and expo to be set for both sides. 2) You can name each of the elevator channels as ''Elevator''. This will do the same thing. The Ailevator function works best, because the software of the transmitter is geared to work with it. [/quote] Thank you Bill. I will go with the "Ailevator" function.
Posted on: 8/17/2009 5:45 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9023612

RE: Split Fuel Tank
[quote]ORIGINAL: EdFly Has anyone had a problem with the 25 oz fuel tank developing a split at the seam around the neck? Routine clean-up after the weekend revealed the leak and I pulled the tank and found the split. [/quote] I haven't heard of this happening, but the included fuel line is indeed junk. I replaced all the fuel lines with Du-Bro Tygon in the beginning.
Posted on: 8/17/2009 5:22 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9023536

RE: Just Wondering? New DLE-55 In the new 50cc Edge???
[quote]ORIGINAL: rmillerawacs Any thoughts on using the DLE-55 in the new edge?? I am wanting good pull out of hover. I am wanting to try to keep it light also. Looking at maybe Getting carbon landing gear and wing tubes also. But it is really a hard choice though??? I am a huge Edge fan!!! But all the other new 50cc planes aero works has now are awesome!!!! Thanks for any help!!!! [/quote] The 55 will give you great power with most if not all the 50cc class airplanes on the market.[;)]
Posted on: 8/17/2009 1:11 AM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9021932

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
[quote]ORIGINAL: f5air hey everyone...does the safe flo works to solder the th rod?. <img height=''1234'' width=''1500'' src=''http://www.oatey.com/apps/catalog/instance_assets/assets/Photo/Safe-Flo_29024.jpg'' style=''WIDTH: 403px; HEIGHT: 245px''/> its says that can hold 4000 psi. <font face=''TTE1842510t00'' size=''1''><font face=''TTE1842510t00'' size=''1''> PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES <font face=''TTE18F67E8t00'' size=''1''><font face=''TTE18F67E8t00'' size=''1''> Alloy composition Tin, Copper, Bismuth, Silver Appearance Silver Solid Wire Melting Range 420° F to 460° F Tensile Strength 4,000 psi minimum [/quote] That's what I use. Worked fine. Just sand the rod before so the solder sticks.
Posted on: 8/16/2009 7:40 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9021136

12FG Dual Elevator Expo
Hi, I'm trying to set-up my new plane that has dual ailerons and dual elevators. The ailerons work perfect. I've got 2 rates set up for the ailerons to allow for triple rates. I decided to skip the ailevator function for dual elevators and go for independent elevators so my the tail type is normal. When I actuate the elevators, they work fine including the trim. When I go to set the rates for the elevators in the "AFR" menu, only one elevator moves. I tried creating a mix when "Elev 1" was mixed to "Elev 2" with "STK" on with no avail. How do I go about doing this? Do I need a mix to control the rates of both elevators and if I do how do I set it up? Do I need to go back all over and set the tail type to ailevators. Mind you I have changed the ailerons to channels 11 and 12 for convenience. Thanks!
Posted on: 8/16/2009 6:04 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9019574

RE: Introducing The New 50cc Extra 300 ARF-QB!
Thanks guys. Can't wait to fly it! [:D]
Posted on: 8/16/2009 5:56 PM by Author "Ferocious Frankie" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9020904