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RE: Sig Somethin' Extra Build
Whats your weight on that now JetBlast ? Nice job on the build . If you ever have any questions on the Saito theres a lot of good people on this link . On the first page there are links for help , parts and answers many questions too . http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1075443
Posted on: 1/16/2012 1:30 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10911064
RE: New .90 gas engine (15cc)
Gota love those snow landings .
Posted on: 1/16/2012 1:20 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10911056
RE: New .90 gas engine (15cc)
[quote]ORIGINAL: frieshoo Looks like APC 15x4W is my favorite prop, to this point. I put 6 more flights on the Mojo yesterday, and vertical performance is pretty good. The motor is transitioning better from 1/4 to 3/4 throttle. I'm able to transition from inverted harrier to hover, without worrying about loss of power (due to poor transition around mid stick). The JC super props load the engine too much IMO. Maybe when it gets more time on it. [/quote] Ive been reading through this thread . Havent been on this forum in a couple years(moderators arent cool) . Was wondering if you have any vids on the Mojo with a JBA on it and pics . I have heard very mixed reviews on this motor . The weight is more than the dle20 and the HP has to be wrong . Your thrust looks real good though . I took my saito72 out of my mojo and put it in a chinnyak . Was also wondering how it balanced with 30oz. in the nose . I like to fly with a neutral balance .
Posted on: 1/15/2012 3:09 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10910386
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: beachbrada Wow this thread is still going strong, how u been mcchiken? I havent flown my edge in almost a year. I moved back home to Hawaii and the flying field isn't so close anymore. I ordered me a Stryker f27 and I Trying to mod it into a speed demon, u start any other projects? [/quote] I'm doing pretty good haven't been laid off or nothing. I sratch buildt
Posted on: 10/22/2010 6:02 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10087117
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: kom73 just did a once over to try to figure out why I ended up in a swamp this morning. Flex exhaust was broken, but I thought maybe that was from impact. Half a tank of fuel and when I tried to draw it out I got nothing but air.  I thought, that's got to be it. Took out the tank and the clunk was flipped back. Inspected everything and no leaks in any of the tubes. I found the plane nose down in a pile of cattails with no damage except a scratch on the cowl. Im going back to my original thought that it had to be the exhaust. There is no way any manuver I was doing would cause the clunk to get flipped around. That had to have happen when it went in. I'm scratching my head, any thoughts??? I guess I should be happy that nothings wrong with the plane, but I want to ensure it doesn't happen again. The flex exhaust is out, no more. Going to go right off the 90 to my muffler and maybe a dubro deflector. I really did like the way that flex exhaust kept the plane clean. [/quote] Not sure what you mean by clunk was flipped back . If the fuel line hooked up to the clunk is bending this would be a big problem . I have a Saito 115 mounted inverted and have never had a dead stick . Knock on Wood . I have a 90deg elbow on mine and a cheap hobbico extension on the stock muff . Keeps most the oil off but not all . Mostly just the bottom of the fuse gets oily . Might have your tuning off a little . Check out this thread . Not sure what your knowledge is as to tuning a motor but heres a great link to lots of info . I put all the good stuff on page 1 with links so you dont have to do a lot of digging to find something . http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1075443 Check your clunk for foriegn objects . Try a different fuel filter . Remove needles and clean carb and check for foriegn objects . My 115 quit drawing fuel a month ago . Ended up being a filter . I even filter fuel going into the tank from my can . Crap still gets in there somehow .
Posted on: 10/21/2010 6:44 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10084678
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: AraTidwell All up weight RTF was 4lbs 15.1 ounces [/quote] Is that wet or dry on the weight ? I was trying to tell people this . Look at the weight on the plane . 5.25lbs . The .55ax you want to keep the weight under 5lbs , preferably under 4.5lbs for 3d . Saito 100 is what this needs . But it might not balance right . The saito 82 will give you a little better torque and you can swing a 13x6 or 14x4 .
Posted on: 9/17/2010 9:55 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10009796
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
How about this motor . http://valleyviewrc.com/JBA%2015cc%20Gas%20Engine.htm I think the manufacturer is full of crap on the specs . They said 29oz with everything . I saw on another thread people said almost 37oz when they weighed the engine , muffler and ignition . I have to say 3.2hp can't be correct . A 15cc enigine putting out .7hp more than a 20cc engine . Hard to believe . The vids on it being run up on a test stand look cool and it does look like it pumps out some power . I wouldn't mind trying one of these on a slab . Maybe it would work well on the .60-.90 size profile . This would eliminate any mounting problems since the carb is in front . The questionable weight makes me hessitate though due to balance issues on the profiles .
Posted on: 8/31/2010 7:44 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9972622
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: AraTidwell Well I've ordered the blue 46-60 size and I already have a OS55AX I'm going to try running on the stock muffler. I think she will fly great. AC has a lot of wing area, 50 squares more than the Mojo / Primo. The 60-90 size ProX260 looks like it may be a little heavier though but with that thick wing I am sure it will fly good never the less, but I'm going to have a friend build me a Primo 60 so I'll have the best of both worlds. I wish Aeroworks did a video that showed more 3d flight, I think they were trying to demonstrate its stability for a profile in their video. Anyhow I am sure they will fly as good as they look. That thick wing outta make her float 3d. [/quote] That Primo 60 will be great . You'll love it . I don't know that the .55ax is going to be enough . That works fine on a slab up to 5lbs . The AeroWorks 46-60 slab weights as much as the Primo 60 and it takes a Saito 100 to throw the Primo around good and to have descent pull out power . Airbourne2.4 , I would like to know what the plane is that Jodi is flying . Forget the yahoo's that think you have to stick to one subject all the time . There are way too many thread Nazi's on RCU . Considering we are talking about sticking the DLE20 on a slab I thank you for the vids . Cool stuff putting gas on a slab .
Posted on: 8/23/2010 1:10 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9954202
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
If you look at the specs you see there both the same weight . Then that means the .75 is obsolete . Buy the .95ax . Or save 7oz. by getting a Saito 100 . It used to be a 2oz difference between .91fx and the saito100 . Now with the huge powerbox on the ax it adds 7oz .
Posted on: 8/3/2010 8:48 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9909175
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
Dont know why anybody would buy a .75ax . The motor is a joke . Look at the specs on it and compare it to the .91fx . The .75ax weights quite a bit more and puts out less ponnies . The muffler is a tank alone but how the motor runs was designed around this heavy item . Cant figure out what OS was ever thinking on that motor . I have an aeroworks Edge 540t and it was a dog on verticles and pullouts with the .75ax compared to the Saito115 that is on there now . All the Bro's are running .55ax's , Saito 72's and Saito82's on 4-4.5lbs profiles . Looking at the weight on the 40-60 size aeroworks profile I would suggest nothing less than a Saito 100 . Its too heavy to be considered a .40 size bird just like the Edge504t . That DLE20 looks SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!
Posted on: 8/3/2010 12:22 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9908095
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
La de dah . La la la , la de dah , da le la .
Posted on: 7/21/2010 9:56 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9878671
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
Thanks for the tips heggen . My wing fits really tight and the canopy doesn't go on good so I know stuff wasn't quite assembled correctly . Just don't know how much it could be off . Have to see if any friends has one of those meters . Ro347 , post some pics . You already have the right idea . Cut some plywood and use tri-stock for rienforcement . Fixing the gear is easy and it wont be the last time you ever have to do it .
Posted on: 7/21/2010 9:53 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9878663
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: heggen I was right. The wing incidence was off - way off. I messed with the wing and moved the leading edge up 7/16'' of an inch. The wing had nearly 2 degrees of negative incidence. All of my measurements now show that the thrust line is at zero, the wing is a zero, and the stab is at zero. Went out to test fly on a beautiful, calm, sunny day and found a different flying airplane. I did need to put in about 5 clicks of up elevator to get it to fly level but that was a long shot from the 1/4'' of up trim used before. The plane is balanced at 3 1/4'' so I can move that back a bit. I am surprised no one else has had this problem as this plane was a production airplane, unmodified by me until after I confirmed my measurements were correct. I can't imagine I am the only one who ran into this problem. During assembly, everything fit perfectly so it wasn't an error in only one part. I am not cutting down Aeroworks. From what I have heard, they have a great product and stuff happens. I would buy from them again. I just want to let others know if they are having a similar problem as I have described earlier, do an incidence check. The CG is going to be moved back some more and then I am going out and have fun, fun, fun with this great little plane. [/quote] I have my CG at about 4" . If my inccidence was off I wouldn't know any better . I would just figure the planes a pile of crap . How do you check it ? John3d , Thats weird hearing that sound out of a .60 size airframe . Looks cool though . I want to see some 3D stuff with it . Mine doesnt hover well . I think I need more right thrust . Maybe my incidence is off [:D]. It flys good though .
Posted on: 7/19/2010 11:05 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9875641
RE: Wondering were i can find 4mm to 8mm foam.
Here is a link to get whatever foam you want . http://www.rcfoam.com/cart.php If you want a depron arf here you go . http://chargerrc.com/ What ? Maybe you want the most durable . http://wmparkflyers.com/default.aspx http://www.midwestfoamplanes.com/index.php I was flying my chargerrc foamy and my buddy had his wm yak55 . Wind was 10-15mph . I watched my buddy crash into the flightline fence several times with the EPP and no damage . Mine would be toast if I did that . You can get your own foam and free plans to build many different foamys .
Posted on: 7/5/2010 5:32 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9846289
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: heggen I have been flying my Aeroworks Edge and have not been able to overcome the ''tail heavy'' condition that seems to exist. Earlier, I wrote that I believed my Edge had some built in downthrut which I countered with about two degrees of up thrust because when I chopped throttle from wide open, the airplane would climb. That seemed to help. I have moved the rudder servo back to the tail and secured the battery pack just in front of the TE of the wing to bring the CG back to 3 1/2'' behind the leading edge. Regardless the Edge still flies with up trim. That just ain't right. I had written earlier about this and have since learned that my earlier measurements were flawed. Must have bumped something when I was measuring with the incidence meter and have now learned that the wing is at about 1 1/2 degrees negative incidence. The stab and engine thrust line are 0 - 0, but the wing is at a negative incidence! It is nothing I have built in. That is the way the fuse was cut from the factory. To be sure, I measured repeatedly under different methods of measurments, i.e., levels, tri-square, rulers, incidence meter, and combinations of. It all comes out the same - negative 5/16'' wing incidence. My curiousity is, are all of you who are moving the CG back experiencing the same flying traits. Has anyone checked the incidence of their wing relative to the stab and thrust line? I am am planning to drop the trailing edge of the wing about 5/16'' at the trailing edge. This will bring everything to 0 -0 -0 where I expect it should have been. I have to say, even with this horrid misalignment, the Edge with a Saito 91 is a nice flying airplane. Can't wait to hear your comments and also to get this thing back in the air. [/quote] Wouldn't mess with the wing . Hard to believe it could be off . If you read through the thread you'll see they all are nose heavy . The CG should be at 3 3/4- 4" . How anyone could ever put a .46 on this and get it to balance is beyond me . This is a 60-90 airframe in my opinion . Move the battery behind the wing and the elevator servo to the tail and you should be good to go . Look at the pics in this thread . Lots of modifying going on on this bird . It does fly well when all said and done though .
Posted on: 6/18/2010 9:21 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9811070
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
Ho hum !!!!! Just thought I'd put this in to reach page 2 . Its gota be a better page then the first one .
Posted on: 6/8/2010 12:25 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9789609
RE: Powermaster fuel?? No more?
[quote]ORIGINAL: cruzomatic I called a hobby shop in Dallas to buy Powermaster fuel as my LHS that sold it closed its doors. I was told Powermaster is out of business???!!! I've been flying for 10 years plus now and have only burned Powermaster 15/18 and 15/20 this whole time. What now?? [/quote] I was at my LHS today and I asked when they are getting more 20/20 PowerMaster in and they said probly never . Now I am really bummed . I find a good fuel I like and it is gone . They said the owners are done and are trying to sell the business . So they can't order from a distributor anymore they have to go direct cause the distributor is getting inconsistant delivery and has dropped the product (Horizon) . Here is the screwed up part . In order to place a direct order they have to order 100 gallons of every type they want to carry . Thats the way to run a buisiness your trying to sell . WAY TO GO POWERMASTER
Posted on: 6/8/2010 12:49 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9788824
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
I already wonder about this one . Its due to be released this month . Yet there are no vids on youtube or on AW's site . They have not shown it off at any big flying events or there would be footage . Not to mention this thread is only a page long . If I had something that was the schiznik I would be showing it off and trying to get some hipe behind it . Pretty poor marketing especially in this economy . If anyone is following the AddictionX thread on RCG you know what I am talking about . You didn't toast your prototypes did you ? AW , Check this link out . These are the guys that purchase profiles . If you got something good stand up for it . You have some disbelievers out there. They think weight is everything . I have an old Lanier Radical that works great for me . It is a 40 size bird that comes in at 4lbs . When I throw a big lipo on it is 5lbs and it floats fine . So I don't go along with that . The missing tube in it has still got me concerned . http://www.theprofilebrotherhood.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=26392 This stupid site wont put the name of the site in where the stars are . Its the ProBro site . It wont even let me put the name in full down here . I'm outa here . You can have this website . Too much moderation going on here .
Posted on: 6/5/2010 10:56 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9783750
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
+1 Heres what us Bro's expect out of a Profile . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euTDSG42IW4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcHsTwDc0ek
Posted on: 6/2/2010 3:29 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9776268
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Aero-Works Looks like the Video will be delayed. We are still having bad weather and high winds. We hope to have one posted soon! Thank you, Rocco / Aeroworks [/quote] Been over a month since your last post . Gana give us a vid ? We have been having a lot of wind here too . The slabs I fly can handle 15-20mph winds in capable hands . One is an old Lanier Radical . Common , Lets see if your slabs fly as good as they look . If you have any dorks leave them in the footage so we can see the outcome . Not gana pre-order till I see how it flys . Winds are listed as 10mph there today in Aurora,Co. .
Posted on: 6/1/2010 3:22 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9773775
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
Look where he lives . He's already on vacation[sm=shades_smile.gif]
Posted on: 4/14/2010 11:55 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9661839
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: JOHNS3D well my eye is on this: <a href=''http://www.aero-works.net/store/detail.aspx?ID=425''>http://www.aero-works.net/store/detail.aspx?ID=425 but...........................i dont want to sell my car to have the money for that one lol. So lets covert nitro airplane to gassers:) [/quote] A friend in my club has the red 100cc version . It flys great . All he does is IMAC with it though . Never have seen him 3D it . Hey Airborne2.4 . I could never get the .75ax to run right . The last thing I tried with it was a perrypump to help it run but it would shut down after 5 min . Before the Perry I could go 5 turns out on the highend and still not get it to richin up . I sent it back to Tower and they refunded my money . I got smart then and got a Saito 115 . It runs beautifully . Never had a problem since . The .75ax , after doing more research was a TURD . It weighs more than the .91fx ringed and puts less power out . The muff's on the ax line weigh too much too .
Posted on: 4/14/2010 11:15 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9661751
RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!!
Hey Mark , They look pretty nice . I haven't found a profile yet though that was durable with a two piece wing . Have you guys done much gravity testing on these ? Also , how is the fuse designed ? Got Tube ? Anyhow it looks nice . Look forward to seeing a Vid . Make sure whoever flys it in the vid really wrings it out . Lets see what this baby can do . I'd say with its weight a Hunert oughta do real well .
Posted on: 4/14/2010 11:11 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9661742
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
You want to 3D check this out . http://www.aero-works.net/store/detail.aspx?ID=428
Posted on: 4/14/2010 6:39 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9661083
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
At least 2 deg. . Maybe 2.5 deg. . It is where it should be . The kit is designed to go together with the right thrust built in on the design .
Posted on: 4/8/2010 12:41 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9645521
RE: DL-50 engine
[quote]ORIGINAL: SOLO_48 Does anyone has any opinion about TOC-SD model,I want to buy a 50CC model,and dont know what to buy. [/quote] I got one of the original dinosaurs (SD Models) . DLE-55 still running great . Had it stored for 4 months . Took it out and about 12 flips and it was running like a champ .
Posted on: 3/30/2010 1:33 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9623300
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
airborne2.4 , Get rid of the 15x4w . They have no pull for this tank . Try a 15x6 Xoar on your next one . When you go down to idle with the 4 pitch the plane will slow down too fast at tip stall .
Posted on: 3/30/2010 1:23 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9623281
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Eganwp Hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone can give me a the plywood firewall thickness as well as the thickness of the wood the firewall mounts to (is it basswood, plywood or balsa that it mounts to?) Reason being is I got this plane for free from a guy who was gonna toss as he had crashed it. It's not horrible but the front end needs a rebuild and the wing tips, etc. If someone could give me thicknesses and dimensions of firewall and surrounding wood I would be greatful as I have to scratchbuild it based on pics you guys have posted. Also if you could give me distance from front of canopy mount to firewall or any other dimensions it would help a lot! Thanks guys! [/quote] First I must say this site is starting to BLOW CHUNKS . I have tried to post some pics for you 3 times and got booted off . Go with 3/16 or 1/4 plywood . I don't like basswood cause some glues don't stick . I do have some pics on page 28 and above on post 1414 . I will try again to post some more pics for you .
Posted on: 2/18/2010 9:39 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9516355
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: fitson Got the motor from BP Hobby. $220Â onln got 3or 4 flights om it but seems to run good. Wasn;t impressed with the power but will try a few diffrent props.On it [/quote] Did you weigh it ? They claim about 2lbs with muff and ign. . Curious how close to that it actualy is . Output 2.1hp . Specs look pretty good for the size . Better than zenoah's 20cc . Saito is too embarrased to put a hp rating on there FG-20 . They still need to work on getting the weight down on 30cc and smaller motors .
Posted on: 1/29/2010 11:48 PM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9460285
RE: AeroWorks Edge 540T 46-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: fitson Just a few build pics I shortened the motor mounts to get the motor back as far as iould in the firewall. You can see i actually cut into the firewall for the carb. [/quote] Nice setup . Where'd you get that motor ? I'd like to se the spec's on it . I have been heading more to the electrics but love my gasser . I hope they keep getting smaller and smaller . The gas Saito82 is headed stateside now . But its a tank for the power output . I made a hatch on mine to give a little better access to behind the firewall .
Posted on: 1/28/2010 12:56 AM by Author "McChiken"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9454712
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