RE: Speed brake on F-18
On my Skymaster C had the speed brake tied to wheel brakes. Although that was in the days of 9 channel only radios. Nick
Posted on: 6/14/2013 10:40 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11543253

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
them to me..... Nick
Posted on: 6/12/2013 9:56 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11541206

RE: NightHawks RC Club
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gary Szetlak Thanks to those who worked to put on a nice event. I had a great day and the Steak dinner Saturday was great! [/quote] +1 Thanks Nick
Posted on: 8/27/2012 10:19 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: totally enclosed linkages..looking for troubles
I used the RDS system on both my Skymaster F-18 and F-5 for years with no problem. I just don't like seeing external linkages on rudders. Nick
Posted on: 8/16/2012 6:44 PM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11196322

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Turbine2010 <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''><span lang=''EN-US'' style=''font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt''>Hi Nick I reckon... to an aileron problem (either a bad servo or a broken linkage). Thanks Nick
Posted on: 7/17/2012 5:42 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11158430

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
Pleasure talking to you, David. Good luck with your J-10! Nick
Posted on: 7/16/2012 7:14 PM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11158065

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Turbine2010 <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>Hi Nick<font size=''2''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>   <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>Very impressive your J-10 scale version. I would really appreciate to hear a feedback from your side how the plane performs. Is it <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''><font size=''2''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>stable in the air? And can it be flown also slowly?<font size=''2''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>   <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>Did you somewhere add material to strengthen the parts? Landing gear or whatever? <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''><font size=''2''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>   <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>If you possess movie material it would be great if you could share that with us. <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''><font size=''2''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>   <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>Thanks <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''><font size=''2''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>   <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''> <p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt''>Manuel [/quote] I had the maiden flight at KY Jets on Thursday morning. The only issue was the aileron control throws supplied by FEJ were way too much. It was almost uncontrolable at that control rate. I will measure the ailreon control throws I ended up with and post it later. I had a total of 4 flights with the J-10 at KY Jets. I am told someone took video and inflight pictures. I will post a link to those once they make them available. The J-10 will fly slow but not as slow as my Eurosport. The J-10 is much faster than my Eurosport which is about the same length and wingspan. I thought the narrow main gear was going to be a problem during landing, but it was not an issue (even in a cross wind). I don't believe I strengthened anything, but if I did, it would be included in my build thread in previous posts above. I am very happy with the J-10.
Posted on: 7/16/2012 10:02 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: How do you guys transpor your jets...
I have an old minivan with the rear seats removed that I only use for transporting jets. The only time I use the minivan is when I am moving jets.... Nick
Posted on: 7/16/2012 9:36 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11157318

RE: The Ultimate Jet Modeller accessory now available!!!!
At that price are you going to have real instructions or just pictures of the pick in use (as a substitute for real instructions)? Too funny! Nick
Posted on: 7/7/2012 6:13 PM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11146987

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
Well it is complete! Finally! Final weight (w/o fuel) is 36 pounds 9 ounces for the “honeycomb� FEJ 1:6 scale advanced J-10 “Vigorous Dragon�. The retrofit for the lighting, smoke, and chute will be this winter. On to Kentucky Jets 2012 …….. Nick
Posted on: 7/6/2012 7:07 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11145158

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
to the full cockpit and operating canopy. Nick
Posted on: 7/3/2012 10:08 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11141365

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
then covered that with aluminum tape. Nick
Posted on: 6/22/2012 10:19 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11127818

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
, receiver / Smartfly, valves, etc). WOW! Nick
Posted on: 6/22/2012 10:06 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11127802

RE: Wren USA service
Knowing you, Terry, there was nothing wrong with the turbine in the first place. You just wanted an excuse to drink! Hope to see you soon at some jet meet. Nick
Posted on: 6/22/2012 7:59 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11127657

RE: Twin Sabre Build: BVM and Trim Aircraft
I have an unused rotating nose gear retract which will fit both jets (BVM / Trim) if anyone is interested. Just send me a PM. Thanks Nick
Posted on: 6/20/2012 3:49 PM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11125726

RE: I Have a New Respect for Turbine Engines
for the reminder; I also had become complacent..... Nick
Posted on: 6/18/2012 4:05 PM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11122867

RE: Who is ready for a Jet Fun Fly ? OC-Turbo Fest Early Edition
Rich: Is there Jet-A available onsite? Thanks Nick
Posted on: 6/14/2012 8:26 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11117964

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
The J-10 came with a refueling probe. I didn’t want to attach it permanently, but I wanted to find a way to attach it for pictures. I decided to once again use strong neodymium magnets. I placed the magnets inside the fuse and glued thin stainless steel strips to the backside of the probe. Works great; perfect for pictures and also removal before flight and transport. Nick
Posted on: 6/12/2012 4:10 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
high flow valves. Thanks Nick
Posted on: 6/11/2012 3:47 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11114113

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
With all of the plumbing and wiring, you would think I was building a house not an RC jet! Thus is a build of a scale version aircraft..... Nick
Posted on: 6/10/2012 6:56 PM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11113803

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
Yes, I'm planning on taking it. The A-10 was there last year. Nick
Posted on: 6/6/2012 8:37 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11108661

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
I have it. Nick
Posted on: 6/6/2012 6:44 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11108517

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
OK, more progress. I am guessing the J-10 will be similar to my Eurosport, in that, I will need to place all of the A123 batteries up in the nose to balance. One of the challenges with scale jets with a full cockpit and operating canopy is where to locate switches and charging jacks. On the J-10, the closest access hatch to locate any switches is the engine hatch. If the switches were located in the engine hatch (past the fuel tank), and with the batteries in the nose, the wire to the switches would be 51� long. Since the receiver is located behind the cockpit, the wire from the switches to the receiver would be 28� long. Total length would be 79� long from the batteries to the receiver. Even with heavy gauge wire and double switches, I believe the total length would be way too long. The only solution is to create a “new� access hatch. I chose a location just under and near the rear of the canopy (not really any other choice based on the internal layout). First, I strengthened the area with carbon fiber cloth and West Systems epoxy. Using a Dremel and thin cutoff wheel I cut the hatch from the fuse. I taped the hatch back in place then mounted two, offset hinges from the inside. I then created a “box� to house the switches and charge jacks. I saw Ali’s builder using magnets to hold his A-10 hatches closed so I decided to try that method instead of the usual hatch latch approach.
Posted on: 6/6/2012 5:03 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11108399

RE: Another A-10
Ali: Great looking A-10! I see that your builder uses magnets instead of hatch latches on your access doors. How do you open the doors without the latch to grab? I am building a new J-10 "Vigorous Dragon" and would like to use that method too on my switch access hatches.... Thanks Nick
Posted on: 5/31/2012 3:44 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11100912

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
Next, I decided to build the servo trays for the split control surfaces on the wing. Actually, unlike the EuroSport I have flown for many years (which has huge elevons on each wing), I was told by others in this forum to program the outer control surfaces as elevons, but the inner control surfaces as elevators only (just like the canards). The tray sides are made from the honeycomb material sides and ply tops. I had some concern about the sturdiness of this setup, but once I used Hysol to assemble they are plenty strong (plus they are going to be glued to both the top and bottom of the wing.) I “Hysol�ed the trays into the openings in the wing and then glued the tops of the trays to the bottom of the wing so they are fully secured. The hardware supplied by FEJ is new to me and consists of aluminum clevises with 3mm pins and c-clips plus 3mm pushrods. They appear to be high quality and I decided to use them (normally I just use my own hardware on jets). I was able to use the Hitec 7955 blue aluminum servo arms and supplied control surface horns, maintain mechanical advantage with the linkage, and still get the 40mm of elevator throw indicated by FEJ. I trimmed and mounted the four servo covers with BVM 3/8� long miniature screws. Two of the servo covers appear to have been removed from the molds prematurely (they were distorted) and I had to heat them with a heat gun to reshape them to their proper shape. The covers really make the wing look scale; nice touch! I am using Dreamworksrc “TBolt� (ASHLOK) harnesses to connect the wing servos and lights to the fuse wiring.
Posted on: 5/21/2012 4:56 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: REFERENCE SETTING K-170-F
them as you have. Any suggestions? Thanks Nick
Posted on: 5/15/2012 10:23 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "KingTech Turbines International"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11081673

RE: Flyeagle F-104 (1/6) flies OK?? Bad CG crash?
I assume you meant to say F-104 in the title, Mr. Matt . Hope all is well with you Nick
Posted on: 5/4/2012 1:23 PM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11068509

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
Bob: It is the "middle" size. They make it in a larger and smaller scale also.... Getting excited about KY Jets! Nick
Posted on: 5/3/2012 5:11 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11066587

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
to trust FEJ on this at least to start. Nick
Posted on: 5/3/2012 4:38 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11066557

RE: FEJ 1:6 Scale J-10 Vigorous Dragon Build
Next, I built a cradle to hold the Hansen UAT. It is going to be mounted under the main tank between the main gear. I decided the best place for the fuel pump and valves was under the forward end of the main tank. The v10.x ECU is nearby (upper left in pic) mounted out of the way to allow future, custom tanks to be mounted below. Nick
Posted on: 5/2/2012 4:18 AM by Author "Nick Yuhasz" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11065150