RE: Post all your
Joe, the maneuvers you are flying don't warrant the need. If I can comfortably fly the vertical hourglass, 8-sided loop, Figure-9 etc. in Masters, you don't need to use it. People read too much into this stuff. At your level you should only be worried about stick time, not dialing in some braking. I've flown without it with both geared inrunners(Hacker C50 13XL) and outrunners (Pletty 30-10 EVO and Torque 4014T).
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:04 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Post all your
Braking isn't necessary period. I have never used it flying Masters. I just set a low idle and that's all I need. In Intermediate there really aren't any long downlines to have a need for it Joe. It's just one more thing to worry about. I am a believer of the KISS principle.[;)]
Posted on: 11/18/2009 3:20 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Composite-ARF Integral, kinda build thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: CHV69 I just need the the stabs. Thanks anyway. Carl [/quote] You can get foam and balsa ones made. Talk to Ed Alt about it.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 12:27 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Composite-ARF Integral, kinda build thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: CHV69 Joe do you still have the Integral Stabs? Carl [/quote] I only have two sets of all white wings laying around that I'd like to get rid of. They are one step closer to the garbage can. Sorry I meant to be politically correct. Recycling[;)]
Posted on: 11/18/2009 10:52 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Composite-ARF Integral, kinda build thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: 2Sunny General musings of a beginner . . . Flew 6 packs on my Shulman Integral today, and I must admit I'm a bit perplexed. There is considerable difference between my Pletty powered Integral and this new machine. Takeoff is way shorter and requires little to no back pressure. My tiny bit of knife edge in the 2-point roll during the split-S has no coupling, and when I'm landing I don't need any down pressure to keep the plane in a constant decent. I'm assuming all this is attributable to the wing incidence, but I'm not certain Anyways, it's all good. I thought I was in love with my first Integral, but my second is taking this to a whole new level [:D] JP [/quote] See what happens when you get a trimmed plane with all the radio programming included.[;)] PS - I thought I told you to put the plane away til spring[;)]
Posted on: 11/18/2009 10:07 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Updated Weight Requirements?
[quote]ORIGINAL: UKpatternflyer I interpret the 50g ''allowance'' is there to accomodate the unavoidable systematic error in the measurement of weight, to which the scales are quoted as being accurate to +/- 1%. Regardless of the quality or accuracy of the scales they will always have a tolerance, unavoidable in any measurement instrument. So if your scales have a tolerance of +/- 1% and this is defined as acceptable to the rules, then anyone turning up with a model weighing 5050g [u]is[/u] within the weight rules. Keith PS. Taken from http://alpha924.server4you.de/FAI/Sporting_code/Section4/sc4_f3_aerobatics_09.pdf 5.1.2. General Characteristics of Radio Controlled Aerobatic Power Models: Maximum overall span........................................................................................... 2000mm Maximum overall length......................................................................................... 2000mm Maximum total weight, with batteries..................................................................... 5000g A tolerance of 1% will be allowed for possible inconsistencies in measurement instruments for size, weight, and voltage unless otherwise stated. [/quote] I am submitting an AMA proposal to incorporate the 1% allowance for size, weight and voltage in the AMA classes. I really didn't see this addressed in the proposals on the AMA site unless I missed it.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 2:46 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Composite-ARF Integral, kinda build thread
Joe, you need to better get hold of your throttle management. In calm condition I can get down to as low as 3000 to 3200ma put back in a flght pack after a Masters sequence. Probably 3500 to 3600ma is average for me. It is probably even less since I am charging my packs with the Thunderpower 1010C. Keep your flights under 8 minutes and look at finding the right horizontal speed to fly the Integral at. You are probably going too fast horizontally. On my Pletty/YGE controller setup, I have typically seen anywhere from 3000 to 4000ma consumption in all kinds of conditions. My Beryll and Integral with the Hacker C50-13XL setup do consume less on average of course. My prop of choice right now is the 20.5X14 on both setups. I prefer the Pletty overall, but have no complaints with the C50-13XL other than lubing it every 50 plus flights. Play with your throttle curve a little also. PS - The Beryll has your name written all over it Joe.[;)] Better yet. I'll make you a deal on the Beryll along with Jasons old Integral as a package deal [;)]
Posted on: 10/27/2009 9:02 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Is EP ready to downsize to 8s?
Joe, your experience is from only flying Sportsman and Intermediate type maneuvers. They are not what I would call power demanding sequences with alot of tall vertical stuff. Try flying some of the tall maneuvers in the current Masters sequence, especially in windy conditions, and you will see. To me there is no such thing as too much power. And as far as smaller versus bigger airframes, bigger always wins. Biggger just flys better. When the contest season is over, I basically fly my Angel S. The first thing I notice right away is how much more effort it takes to fly the same stuff I have been flying all summer on my 2M Integral.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 8:38 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Comp ARF Valiant
[quote]ORIGINAL: sc204 Is there a servo that could be used in the small cutouts provided? The Integral directions lists a cutout that would fit the 3421 without modification. 15 x 32. If this is the smallest size servo that someone might choose then I think it would be no different for the manufacturer to make the opening that size. (Monor point on a nicely produced airplane) On another note I was waiting for some 3mm threaded rod. I ordered a couple of pieces from McMaster Carr yesterday at about 4PM. They arrived UPS ground this morning. Pretty cool. [/quote] Stu, my Integral cutouts on the stabs had to be trimmed back to fit a 3421. No problem. Just do it.
Posted on: 10/15/2009 1:51 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Ordered (well...pre-orderd) my AngelS Evo 50e
You don't need to go to 6S. I have an Angel S and an Extreme Flight Extra 300 setup with the the Extreme Flight Torque 4014T-570 both using 5S 5000 Lipos and they both have plenty enough power to fly an AMA Masters sequence. Angel S setup: Torque 4014T-570, Castle HV85 controller, 15X10 APC prop (plane weight right around 6 lbs with 180 flights and counting) Extreme Flight Extra 300: Torque 4014T-570, Airboss 80 Elite controller, 15X8 APC prop
Posted on: 10/15/2009 7:57 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Composite-ARF Integral, kinda build thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: mups53 Hey Joe I heard they may be a CF APC clone of the 20.5x14 soon. I hope so that just seems to be a sweet spot prop for the Integral. I'm convinced that a stiffer prop is imprtant and I'm looking to stick with them from now on. Mike [/quote] Mike, Matt Kababjian just CF'd one of my old APCs to experiment with. I shipped it down to Chris to do a side by side with a stock prop since he has an Eagle Tree. Prop is about 7 grams heavier with CF. Dave Lockhart has been CFing props with success, as well.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 9:02 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Composite-ARF Integral, kinda build thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: 2Sunny I have a couple cracks on the side of my plane from a ''bump'' on my first flight. Does anyone have some insight on how to reduce the paint sold by CARF for use in an airbrush? Thanks as always, Joe [/quote] Joe, do it the easy way. Repair from inside to stiffen and put a sticker on the spot.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 8:54 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Angel S EVO Build Thread
Here's a good one guys, the Angel S makes a pretty good club fun fly plane. It easily does the climb and glide over 2.5 minutes after a 20 second climb out and does pretty well at all the other tasks, as well. This of course is in an event that has a minimum weight limit over 3 lbs so you can't use those high tech fun fly specific airplanes.
Posted on: 10/11/2009 9:05 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Extreme Flight Vanquish 2M?
They are definitely not the same. I can see distinct differences in construction, canopy line, cowel/front end, and stab. Even the vertical fin on the Evolution looks taller. Then again, photos can be deceiving. I'm sure Extreme Flight will not allow for the poor quality that Ultra RC did for the Evolution and many of its other planes. I wish people would not make such statements unless they have definitive proof.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 7:02 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Composite-ARF Integral, kinda build thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: 2Sunny Thanks Joe! I'll stick with 8 minutes and skip the Suhkoi until they come out with V2. I'd like to buy a back up prop just to have on hand. I think the one I have now is a 21 x 15. Any thoughts on prop selection? Thanks, JP [/quote] The 20.5X14 or 21X14 APC will do. I use the 20.5X14.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 8:28 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Composite-ARF Integral, kinda build thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: 2Sunny [quote]ORIGINAL: J Lachowski Joe you should be able to remove the rudder to make it easy for you. I just taped straight epoxy stirring sticks and lined them up. [/quote] Thanks! While I've got your attention . . . how long do you push your packs typically on a practice run? Right now I'm going 8 minutes 30 seconds and only putting 3000 to 3500 mAh back
Posted on: 10/7/2009 7:50 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Composite-ARF Integral, kinda build thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: 2Sunny Excellent job! Looks outstanding. What's the hold up on the maiden? Question on my Integral: How do you match a dual servo elevator setup so the start points are perfectly 0? Do I need an incidence meter? Thanks as always! Joe [/quote] Joe you should be able to remove the rudder to make it easy for you. I just taped straight epoxy stirring sticks and lined them up.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 10:46 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Comp ARF Valiant
Stu, your gonna probably run the 20.5X14 (which I run) or the 21X14 APC props unless you go for the folding prop setup that Chris sells.
Posted on: 10/5/2009 12:55 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Comp ARF Valiant
Stu, just hope you don't have to remove, repair, or replace your landing gear. Don't know if you took into consideration that the battery tray will cover some of those bolts. I guess you'll need to make sure you put holes in the right place on the tray so you can get to the bolts for removal.
Posted on: 10/3/2009 11:46 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: 2M Electric only planes...?
JAS, as an example, I just had Dave Guerin build me a new set of wings for one of my Integrals. They came out at 11.0 and 11.1 ounces covered in monokote. This is before servo, control horn, and pushrod installation. These are the traditional balsa sheeted foam and monokoted wings. I should be around 13 ozs tops when all is finished. My Integral that I lost in 2008 had wings that Dave finished at 12.6 and 13.0 ounces with servos and all of the same construction. My guess is you might be able to target less than 13 ounces on a production wing. I would shoot for 12 ounces. From what I have seen to date, most composite wings are on the heavy side. I have now had in my hands 3 sets of composite all white CARF Integral wings and they were anywhere from 14.7 ounces up to start. From what I have seen, Wistmodels (Vivat,Prestige, Bravo) is one of the few manufacturers out there that can build a decently light wing. Dave Lockhart might be able to chime in with some numbers.
Posted on: 9/24/2009 8:18 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Velcro for battery packs
I've noticed the Velcro straps get weaker with use. I just replaced them at about 150 flights. You could definitely tell the difference between the new and old.
Posted on: 9/23/2009 8:25 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Zippy Flightmax Batteries
Ignore this post. I saw the 15C packs designated with (DE Warehouse) were listed at the same weight as the 20C packs, 586 grams. The regular 15C packs are 578 grams.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 1:01 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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Zippy Flightmax Batteries
The Hobby King website has both the 5000ma 5S1P 15C and 20C rated packs at a weight of 586 grams. Are the weights accurate and correct or is there a misprint?
Posted on: 9/22/2009 8:50 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Extreme Flight Vanquish 2M?
I just hope they do it right as a pattern plane. No 3D surfaces (offer 3D surfaces as optional), CF gear and tubes, well designed landing gear box, and wheel pants big enough to handle at least 2-3/4" wheels for thick grass fields. I have had a few EF planes and I'd say they are second to Sebart. Never met an ARF I totally liked but EF and Sebart are definitely the best I've seen to date.
Posted on: 9/11/2009 11:05 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: change Focus Sport to Electric
[quote]ORIGINAL: burtona First 3 flights on my Electric Focus Sport today. Setup as follows: Motor - E-Flite Power 110 ESC - Castle Creations 85 HV Battery - Rhino/Zippy 4900 2 X 4S Aileron Servos - JR9411SA Elevator Servos - JR 3421SA (2) Rudder Servo - JR 8411SA Receiver - Spekreum 9000 with 2 remotes RX Barttery - Fromco Relions 2200 LiOn All up weight - 9.95 lbs Very nice flying plane. Plenty of power to fly P-09 (and then some!) More trimming needed. I need to adjust the incidence/thrust to correct a slight pull to canopy on downlines. More work on throttle curve to get the power to come on a little sooner. Plane needed one click of aileron trim and 2-3 clicks of down elevator off the board. CG seemed about right so far but more flights and trim work to further check. Probably need a little more right engine thrust by shiming the mount. I'm pretty happy with it so far. I'll fly again tomorrow to continue getting everything sorted out. [/quote] To save some weight all you need is a 730ma 2S Prolite V2 for your Rx. You will typically consume 50ma per flight. Maybe some carbon gear or a carbon wing tube can reduce your weight even more.
Posted on: 9/3/2009 11:17 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sukoi at Dodger/DBacks Game
Finally got to see the video, since I can't view it at work. All I gotta say is there is another idiot born every day. In the end the owner got what he deserved. I wonder if the owner got arrested? I hope so.
Posted on: 9/2/2009 7:50 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Sukoi at Dodger/DBacks Game
Obviously somebody didn't learn from the Shea Stadium(Mets) incident many years ago. MLB should be ashamed of even letting a model even fly at any of the MLB stadiums.
Posted on: 9/2/2009 11:46 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: XIGRIS name of new ZN Line Plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: RC Technics Who is importing ZN`s airframes into the North America? [/quote] Chris Moon. http://www.electric-f3a.com/index.htm
Posted on: 8/24/2009 9:35 AM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Poll on NSRCA Website about 2010 Nats Location
With the Worlds on the horizon, 2012 makes sense to start making the move around the country.
Posted on: 7/30/2009 9:50 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: CAMODEL PASSPORT DELUXE KIT
You can also save more weight using a 480ma Lipo pack for Rx. Just charge after every third or fourth flight or have a second one to put in after the third or fourth flight. Also, dump the wheel pants if you so feel inclined. The weight issue is no surprise with this plane. I saw a few of them on the edge weight wise at the US Nats. Some were using 4350ma flight packs and utilizing more of the capacity than I would ever feel comfortable using.
Posted on: 7/24/2009 3:59 PM by Author "J Lachowski" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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