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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: new2jets oleos [/quote] New2jets, Were did you get the servo covers for the wings? They look very nice! Thanks!
Posted on: 9/6/2012 2:38 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11219930
RE: The new Tornado sport jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: rcpm5 does anyone have info on who makes a better canopy for the tornado? [/quote] The replacement canopy that Henry has is much better, is a clear canopy, you have to paint it but the quality is the same as the canopies from Comp-ARF. Just drop him an email and he will take care of you.
Posted on: 5/16/2012 5:17 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11082765
RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Has anybody used the full stock main, wing and optional 2 saddle tanks? I am curious on the flying time.
Posted on: 5/15/2012 10:35 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11081686
RE: The new Tornado sport jet
The black one its one of our demos, this one I ordered without covering and paint so we could do it light, the other one the customer had to strip the old covering and paint. On both the fuselage is painted but wings are covered otherwise covering everything would become very heavy. They both fly awesome, very light planes. Will post pictures when the smoke system is ready.
Posted on: 5/15/2012 10:13 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11081666
RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
[quote]ORIGINAL: luv2flyrc I see CARF just put the price up on these by $400! It's now more than the Hawk. Guess the price on the Hawk will be going up as well :( Mike [/quote] The new prices are due to an increase in labor rates, something about a new law that would increase it by 40% those rates. The shipping for me to Brazil also increased from U$350 to U$500, I guess Carf is only passing the increases from EMS and labor rates and not actually making more profit.
Posted on: 5/15/2012 8:09 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11081469
RE: The new Tornado sport jet
Modelers in Brazil can't wait for the plane too, here are some pictures of the V2 they have modified, some great schemes out there! The Black was suppose to be a black bunny just like my F4 but its really hard to see so we changed to the Breitling Scheme, now its in the process of installing the smoke system, its powered by a Jet Central Rabbit and stock plane V2, no reinforcements. It reaches 310Km/h. The second plane is a clients plane. Both are not painted as this procedure makes the plane very heavy.
Posted on: 5/15/2012 6:50 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11081362
RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Just finished, All batteries on the nose and it was perfect, C of G at station 222mm back from corrected point. Now 6 hours drive for the event!!!! Will post pictures. Once again thanks Rob.
Posted on: 4/29/2012 2:00 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11061474
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: bevar Leo, Oh man...sorry to hear about your accident. FWIW...the exhaust housing rotates normally left and right (well...mine does anyway) so I don't think it's damaged. Best to have it checked out for sure. Another point, I learned well early on NEVER operate the smoke system below about 1/2 throttle and it's recommended to only smoke above 3/4. That came direct from Jet Central and I continue the same procedures with my Jetcat Turboprop. You may have choked your self out if you were doing a low and slow pass with the smoke on. I don't know...it's just a thought. I currently have 57 flights on my Jetcat V3 and besides running out of gas once (oops!) I have not had one lick of trouble or any issues with it. It's a great Turbo Prop, super reliability and as solid as a rock. Best of luck getting everything repaired. Beave [/quote] Hi Bevar and everybody, Here are some pictures from the ECU. The reason was Over RPM. The maximum RPM was set to 165000 but some how the ECU let it go all the way to 179500 and shut the engine. Does that have anything thing to do with the throttle stick curve set to 3.0? Does it have to be set to a different setting? Does the manual addresses that anywhere? I have not shipped the engine to US yet as I had a trip there that was later cancel. If everyone has an input please do so. Many thanks!
Posted on: 4/29/2012 5:37 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11061015
RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
[quote]ORIGINAL: Robrow [quote]ORIGINAL: Modellbau Brazil Guys I need help with the CG location on the UF, we just finished mine, using a Jet Central Chetaa and no paint or extras on the nose to add unecessary weight. I did use the extra wing and saddle tanks. My understand of the manual is that the starting point is from the wing root, trailing edge. Or will it be from a different point? Is it further back? If its at the wing root it's VERY nose heavy, using the batteries all under the tank and still nose heavy. [/quote] As I understand it you are measuring from the wrong place. Measure rearwards from the forward most point of the wing i.e. the flat face where the 2x carbon location pegs are, (wing/fuselage joint), CG should be 220-225mm [u]back[/u] from this point. That is the manual recommendation and where mine came out with saddle tanks(empty), wing tank(empty), uat (full), no nose weight, standard size batts in the 2x pockets and gear up. Others may have adjusted for personal taste after flying but it's a good starting point. Rob. [/quote] Many thanks Rob!! I will measure right away, I was doing it backwards. Cheers!
Posted on: 4/29/2012 5:07 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11060987
RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Guys I need help with the CG location on the UF, we just finished mine, using a Jet Central Chetaa and no paint or extras on the nose to add unecessary weight. I did use the extra wing and saddle tanks. My understand of the manual is that the starting point is from the wing root, trailing edge. Or will it be from a different point? Is it further back? If its at the wing root it's VERY nose heavy, using the batteries all under the tank and still nose heavy.
Posted on: 4/28/2012 11:07 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11060812
RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
[quote]ORIGINAL: scoeroo I have HI-TEC 7955s TG's all round in my flash.........MUST use JR come on now!!! If you check the gear slop in a JR servo compared to a HI-TEC TG servo you will know why i went with the HI-TEC's, plus the progrming capabilities. [/quote] Were you able to fit the 7955 on the elevators? I love Hitec, fitted my tucano, euro, MB339, F4, F18, Sabre, Tornado, 60%, 50% and 40%, never had an issue.
Posted on: 4/17/2012 7:41 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11046565
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: fred cesquim hello Guys, anybody here had sucess on retracting the Tucano mains? we have tried to use the electronic valve with as much delay as possible, but really, the wheel and legs are just too much for the small Behotec cylinder to close it. definetively, inverted flight retraction is a poor solution to such an expensive and beatyfull bird. any input on this? best Fred [/quote] Use hydraulic system, we did it on mine it its perfect, works exactly like the real thing!
Posted on: 4/10/2012 11:25 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11036254
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Springbok Flyer Ditto, very sorry to hear about your crash. I now have 4 flights on my Tucano and all is well. I moved the factory c of g forward by 15 mm and the plane has a nice tail up flying attitude. I needed 4 mm of down elevator compensation with full flap and about half that with first flap. On my last flight the engine revved up to 166500 and the prop (Biela 24x12 turbo prop) maxed at 7500 rpm. All my ECU settings are still the JC factory ones. Great plane, definately a keeper. Just wish CARF would improve their quality control, provide more ARTF for the price and get improved landing gear units. Cheers, Jan [/quote] My CG was factory and was flying great, the kit seams to be one of the first version, I bought from someone in Florida, do not know if that makes a difference. Also the plane came out very light.
Posted on: 4/10/2012 4:35 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11035709
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
Another thing, I am using is 2 cockpits, one for show, heavy, it came out to about 4 pounds, and one just the frame, less then 1 pound for flight. I was planning to put just the dashboard and a foam like, pilot figure, just to show something during flight as the full cockpit over 100 mph does not do any good other than caring dead weight for a free ride. That made a world of difference along with the hydraulic gear.
Posted on: 4/10/2012 4:32 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11035707
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
running the V3 with factory settings in the ECU - my power turbine was actually set to 160.000 RPM
Posted on: 4/10/2012 4:29 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11035702
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
Hello guys, My Tucano just crashed on the 3rd flight, engine quit on a low power pass right over the runaway. The damage was now substantial but working with composite is not easy. I was using the Jetcat V3. Very sad. I will post more pictures later. We did not change any factory settings on the ECU, was told by a local builder that some changes needed to be made, any input? Well, lets
Posted on: 4/9/2012 9:38 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11035499
RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
There is a Black/gray scheme, the McLaren would colt around U$900 extra.
Posted on: 4/3/2012 7:36 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11027425
RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Ifly, Were can I buy those saddle tanks? Best, Leo
Posted on: 3/24/2012 7:42 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11013688
RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Sniper, Are those original tanks? I got mine with different ones and am looking for a way to put smoke tanks in it. Best, Leo
Posted on: 3/24/2012 7:39 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11013498
RE: Warning ON Graupner USA HOTT SYSTEMS
Posted on: 1/28/2012 11:21 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10931689
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gonzalo38 Beave: How is your STP5 holding up ? How many flights ? Any problems ? I'm about to order mine and it would be nice to have some feedback. [/quote] Hi Gonzalo, I heard a lot of rumors that the Jet cat gear is failing, I'm thinking to get the jet central. Do you have any feedback on this problem with the Jet Cat engine? Best, Leonardo
Posted on: 1/17/2012 8:47 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10913421
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: fifou313 Hello I m building a Tucano and I have big problem to put a really scale cockpit. Guys do you have advice or know a shop where I can find one? Thanks a lot. Best regards. Fifou [/quote] This one is building mine, except for the seat Email: wfn@noll-modelltechnik.de Internet: www.noll-modelltechnik.de 400Euros 160U$ for each pilot made by Caff http://www.maffscav.de/jetpiloten.html Seats from Graupner http://www.graupner.de/de/products/87e3a418-ceea-4c99-b993-ef0764af54d6/1230/product.aspx I have heard someone in US makes it all, you ship the canopy and cockpit and he makes it but I was not able to locate him. May be for my next Tucanos. I have 2 more to build. Best, Leo
Posted on: 1/15/2012 10:34 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10909987
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: mincherallen Hey Shane... thanks for the tip, I'll definitely do that! Sounds like you did a great job saving the prop. They are not cheap. I ordered mine a while back from Engel - it's been sent, but I'm still waiting. Probably taking longer due to the Christmas mail go slow. Not much to photograph yet - I ordered the plain grey version as I'm doing a custom scheme. The attached photo is what it will end up looking like. I havent taken it out of the box yet - just finishing up another aircraft and a bit of maintenance on my Ultra Flash and then I'll be right into it next week. [/quote] Hi Colin, You should try the gray camo, the Tucano you have on the picture is actually the Super Tucano, a longer fuselage and different shape than the Tucano tha comp-arf makes witch is the first version. Let me see If I can find any pictures of the gray scheme. best, Leo
Posted on: 1/15/2012 10:17 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10909964
RE: Fly Eagle F14 soon on the way
[quote]ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews [quote]ORIGINAL: lavi rider Hi , I would very much like to see the structural analysis that you will carry out .... spar strength calculation and so on . Please share it with us when it's done I'd love to see the numbers please. [/quote] Peter and others from Brazil, That was a 2009 post.... long dead... [/quote] Do you know of any newer than this one about the FEJ F14?
Posted on: 1/15/2012 9:53 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10909928
RE: Fly Eagle F14 soon on the way
[quote]ORIGINAL: Wap4life Great LGM! I can't wait. I have the new version f-14, all honeycomb and it almost done. Hopefully, i will be ordering the turbines in the next few weeks. I'm putting 2 k170 for power. My mig 29 took 2months for FEJ to deliver, the exact time James told me. My F-14 was sitting a James house when i ordered it and took 2 week [:D] for delivery. I am very impressed with my F-14 and hopefully have the maiden in a few weeks. [/quote] Wap, can you please keep me posted, I want to start my project soon and will sure need some help. Best, Leo
Posted on: 1/15/2012 6:20 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10909613
RE: Fly Eagle F14 soon on the way
[quote]ORIGINAL: lavi rider Hi , I would very much like to see the structural analysis that you will carry out .... spar strength calculation and so on . Please share it with us when it's done I'd love to see the numbers please. [/quote] Besides myself i have 2 more clients interested in this project, so 3 F14's in total. Of course the first thing to happened is the competition badmouthing a project that I am selling to a customer so the rumors begin. I need something concrete before we invest over 100K, after I get everything in Brazil. So if ANYONE has ANY data on this issue please share with us.
Posted on: 1/15/2012 6:11 AM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10909599
RE: Fly Eagle F14 soon on the way
[quote]ORIGINAL: EagleJC Hi Modelbau There is no F14 wing issue, but we have using honeycomb materila on all of our F14 models now and do extra reinforcement on wings too. Also, we do the wing loading test on each F14 wing now. See photo here Thanks James [/quote] Thanks James, rumors, you know how it goes. Its a big investment and I need to make sure. Is there any new building threat of forum, the ones I was able to locate are all from 2010. Do you also know of any video with more maneuvers? Loopings etc... Again, thanks for the reply.
Posted on: 1/14/2012 4:46 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10908968
RE: Fly Eagle F14 soon on the way
Any news on this issue? I am thinking to buy one for myself but heard a lot of bad info on the wings folding etc... said, this is my dream plane.
Posted on: 1/14/2012 2:53 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10908821
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: martin_wam My CG is set at the wing retaining bolt, and that is spot on. A few pictures of my cockpit and pilots made by Maff's CAV. [/quote] Hi Martin, How did you get in touch with this guy? I have emailed him several times with no luck. Thanks, your cockpit looks just like the real one.
Posted on: 11/9/2011 4:05 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10804740
RE: Composite ARF Tucano Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: bevar The stock CG location leaves the plane tail heavy. The plane flies fine, but just sort of ''plows through the air'' tail low. Moving the CG forward with 12 ounces of weight makes a world of difference in how the Tucano flies. You will notice a speed increase, better vertical performance and it is much more stable in pitch. Beave [quote]ORIGINAL: P38J Hi Jan, I used the throws and CG location from the instructions and I had no problems the plane handled fine and had no bad habits. [/quote] [/quote] Beave, What is the weight on the nose (scale leveled with the main weels) after you had the plane on a great CG? I find that to be the best way to get a correct CG. I will start on mine this week! Best, Leo
Posted on: 10/30/2011 5:15 PM by Author "Power Aviation"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10789858
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