RE: Seagull's
I Agree matt, This newer DA is really different, not only the spinners, but the covering, the attachments...the corrected instructions. Looks like they are listening to us... Lefte
Posted on: 8/5/2009 8:39 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8993314

RE: Seagull's
Think the 40's will be big enough?
Posted on: 7/20/2009 2:22 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Seagull's
I have two Evo 40's, brand new. I will be putting 12x6 blades, which should be plenty...The manual even has updated the CG to 105 to 110. Lefte
Posted on: 7/20/2009 1:46 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8949043

RE: Seagull's
I just picked up my DA about 2 months ago. Anyone have a "newer" model? I noticed a couple of changes, One I have white spinners... Lefte
Posted on: 7/20/2009 11:09 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8948644

RE: Seagull's
Vasaline to block the CA...never thought about that one..Good job Matt. My DA had a new manual that had tape over the CG and placed it at 100 to 105mm... Lefte
Posted on: 7/10/2009 5:23 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8922388

RE: Seagull's
Excellent Pictures Bomber... Sandman, the part I'm talking about is the covers for the servo for the alerons...Any info?
Posted on: 6/29/2009 12:02 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8890781

RE: Seagull's
Matt, The reason I went with the tri props was because of the engines I ordered. The evo beginners model. and they came with the thi props. Let me ask another of many questions to come. When I am building and putting the ailerons in I noticed that the cover will of course go either way. Does anyone think it matters which way they are set? Lefte
Posted on: 6/28/2009 11:22 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8889520

RE: Seagull's
Here is the video of the engine run up... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etnzGqoCfr0&feature=related
Posted on: 6/26/2009 2:04 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8883144

RE: Seagull's
How do you think it will fly with to Evo 40's?
Posted on: 6/26/2009 11:42 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Seagull's
they took off on a grass/dirt runway. Can anyone please elaborate? Thanks Lefte
Posted on: 6/26/2009 10:09 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8882568

RE: Anyone get a new Funtana X 50 yet?
Bought mine yesterday...build report and pictures to follow... Lefty
Posted on: 7/16/2006 10:00 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4507191

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Make sure you do one thing above all else, run one engine, get it running 100%, then do the same to the other. If one drops out in flight, the results can be un-forgiveable. Lefty (still deciding if I should rebuild one plane with two engines or two planes with one engine...)
Posted on: 6/27/2006 12:49 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4436855

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Well, I am sorry to say that I am out of the Ace business for a little while. The last post I had was an engine out, God as the pilot landing. Well he must have had the day off because when the engine went out this time( yes I thought I had it good to go and matched with the other one) the Right engine out, I tried to go to the left gently, I had a level flight going with one engine out, turning left the plane's RIGHT wing dropped and from there it was no control. With one fence in the whole darn park of course it hit it, and hard. The sound was like a branch thrown into one of those branch grinders. I was at an altitude of 300' and it just spiralled down like a leaf. Maybe my next plane will have a parachute...
Posted on: 6/24/2006 9:50 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4427048

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Great pics Pete!!! I am still wondering what size blades everyone is using? Lefty [sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 6/15/2006 3:48 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Ok, After reading what everyone has to say about the engine out and landing it, I was pretty confident that IF it happen I would be able to land. Well one engine quit during a loop, and from there it was bad...very very bad. My plane went into a flat spin with an occasional tipped wing toward the ground. I was sure the moment of impact would result in many many pieces. The ONE time I needed a camera to show a great video of course I had none. Well I did my best to gain control but it looked like God stepped in and landed it. The plane landed completely FLAT in 3 feet of prairie grass with only the front landing gear slightly bent to the right. It looks like the engine was a little to lean from the factory (an evolution no less) and the power loss with engine out combined with the tri props didn't give me enough to keep it moving. What size blade is everyone using on their Aces? Lefty [sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 6/3/2006 9:29 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4347982

RE: DUAL ACE / CG = 12.5CM
There is a lengthy forum (9 pages) below yours on the dual ace. You should join us there... Lefty
Posted on: 6/3/2006 9:23 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4347964

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Very nice field, I to am very very green... Nice video through... Lefty
Posted on: 5/26/2006 1:08 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4318945

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Thanks I Fly, I was unsure there was one, but alas, there it is. Lefty[sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 5/15/2006 6:41 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4281469

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Thanks Blindsides, I'll try that. The problem I am having is there is no outlet, and my antenna is longer then the tube, where is the outlet for the antenna located? Lefty [sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 5/15/2006 6:40 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Hello everyone, I have a question about getting the darn receiver antenna in that long little hole, any suggestions? I get about half way then it gets all bunged up and won't go any farther. Lefty[sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 5/13/2006 8:10 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Each wing is screwed into the body with a tube through and through to each wing. I have never been an "electric" guy, seems to easy, besides I love to hear that engine sound as it screams by. I have a 4 stroke Saito .72 in my other plane, a twist, and nothing sounds as nice as that puppy starting and rev'ng up... Electric seems to tame to me...IMHO... Lefty[sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 5/11/2006 11:07 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4266069

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Maybe you can get that a pos as well Mike. Can I still use the tri blades?
Posted on: 5/10/2006 9:24 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4261664

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Here is a video of the engine run up from yesterday [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etnzGqoCfr0]Dual ace engine run[/link] I have as yet to put the tach on them, but when I do I'll post some numbers. I used the standard blades that came with the Alpha trainer I think they are 10 inches... Lefty [sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 5/10/2006 1:14 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
I would love to see the picture of both the rear landing gear support as well as the front gear you mentioned if you don't mind. And nope I didn't throw them away [u][b]emspilot[/b][/u] My maiden voyage should happen this weekend, hopefully. Planned "enhancments" include better real rubber wheels, foam under the tanks, strengthening the servo tray, better front gear (what was that again?) Sullivan flex fuel tanks and dumping the cheezeeee red cones for white to fit the triblade Evo .46's. I'll let you know how it goes.... Lefty [sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 5/10/2006 12:45 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4260821

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Oh here is the link for the video some else had posted... http://photos.imageevent.com/germanpete/rc/Dual%20Ace%20OS%2060%20low%20qual.wmv Lefty
Posted on: 5/8/2006 7:48 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4255529

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
This bird is making a great entrance. As I posted earlier I received it on my Birthday 27 Apr and have been itching to work on i for the last two weeks. Well over the weekend I did just that. Put two full days and some nights into getting it up and running. Here are some problems I had to overcome. 1. The instructions are not the greatest when dealing with the nacelles. I had to test fit to make sure the one on the top goes there, I had little (unreadable at that) numbers written inside a"1"and a "2". Had to figure out if both 2's went on the bottom or what. Of course after making the cuts I realized I had it wrong and had to "make due" with what I had done. Only another Dual owner would know. 2. Mounting the engine servos and control rods was a trail and error as well. Finally just let them flex and put a 90 degree bend in it then clipped it to the servo. 3. Some of the parts were hard to find and I only found them after I used something else, I'm sure this was my mistake as I was very very excited to get the plane in a working condition. I could not find the aileron rods and made my own from spare parts. 4. I hate the wing screws and the prior posts about placing screws with hex heads is a great suggestion. Well that's about it for now, not to take anything away from the DA, so don't get me wrong, I am ecstatic about this plane and all of i's potential. I will be test flying it by the weekend weather permitting. I have a 46 meg video of my .46 Evolution engines test run up that I will post if possible. Plenty of pictures as well. Oh, I also put the tri prop with the white spinners on it. Does chrome look better then the white?? Lefty [sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 5/8/2006 7:45 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4255513

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"
Howdy everyone, just got mine for my Birthday. The information posted is great and very interesting. Lefty [sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 4/28/2006 12:26 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4216618

RE: Bashing a Twinstar
Of course getting some pictures for us without any imagination would be a great help as well...[:D] Lefty
Posted on: 1/8/2006 11:55 PM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3750555

RE: The Twinstar is coming back
I have .46 OS's on mine and it flies great. I still have the paltry 4 OZ tanks so I'm kind of scared to fly a long time 5 minutes max. I bought the sullivan flexitanks, but popped both of them with teh heat gun and too much pushing... How can I put a central tank in to feed the others as well as keeping them pressurized? Lefty
Posted on: 1/5/2006 12:14 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3733700

RE: The Twinstar is coming back
I'm running 2 OS .40LA's and I keep my flight to 5 minutes or less, just to make sure. I would like to extend the cousion so to speak. Any ideas on how to install a central tank? Lefty
Posted on: 12/28/2005 8:54 AM by Author "Lefte" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3699818