RE: Sbach 342 The wait is over!! FINALLY RC!
Darn. I knew a guy who was in Lahore a month ago :( Could have asked him to pick it up for me.
Posted on: 8/11/2009 11:11 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Cool looking radio with nice features. Spektrum will be forced to up their game and come up with a DX9 or DX10 :) Frankly the JR radios have started looking older next to Futaba's radios.
Posted on: 6/15/2009 3:53 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8854190

RE: Howto - Dual to Single aileron conversion
Thanks Zeeb. What I have noticed is that many of the 50cc or even the 75cc planes designed for single aileron servos don't have the servo in the exact middle of the aileron. It is more towards the inside (towards the wing root)....almost at the 35-40% mark (If you consider the root to be 0% & wing tip 100%).
Posted on: 4/23/2009 4:26 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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Howto - Dual to Single aileron conversion
I have a Lanier Edge 540 87" that was set up originally to accept 2 aileron servos. I am planning to go with a single HD Power 9150 (222 oz/sq in) servo. Which is a better location to run a single servo...the inboard or the outboard servo mount. I compared the wing panel with the wing of an EF Yak 54 88". The placement of the single servo on the Yak is about 1.5" out (towards the wingtip) when compared to the inboard servo location on the Edge. I believe that many have converted their 33% planes to use single servos as well. Thanks.
Posted on: 4/21/2009 5:09 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87"
Anyone have the user manual for this plane. Also, anyone have a spare cowl. Thanks.
Posted on: 4/20/2009 4:16 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8699197

RE: The new Lanier Edge 87"
I measured the location of the 2 aileron servo locations and compared them to an EF Yak 88". The location of the servo on the EF Yak is about 1.5" away (towards the wing tip) when compared to the inner aileron servo on the Edge. The servo is not centered on the EF Yak but more towards the root of the wing. Apparently there is more pressure on the aileron closest to the root. I think the flex on the aileron is more critical than the location of the servo location. It should be a rocketship with the Evolution 58. Will post reports when I get it in the air.
Posted on: 4/19/2009 8:53 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87"
Hey guys... I just picked up a used airfame. The guy recovered it in a lime green color. Here is what is going in mine- Evolution 58GX2 with custom big volume pitts muffler - Hell Yeah !!! Rudder - 8711 Elevator & Ailerons (Just 1 in the inboard slot) - HD 9150 (As powerful as the Hitec-5955's) Dual A123 1100 mah batteries
Posted on: 4/17/2009 4:30 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: HD servos
Any issues with Spektrum ?
Posted on: 4/16/2009 11:47 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8688776

RE: Evolution 58GX2 prop question
I believe that you can use the ZDZ drill jig. I am swinging a Xoar 24x8 at 6700RPM on the 4th gallon. Haven't tried the Xoar 24x10. This is on a custom BCM pitts muffler.
Posted on: 4/8/2009 9:38 AM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DA-85 or DA-100
A DA-100 sounds quieter on stock mufflers than a DA-85 on a pitts muffler. [quote]ORIGINAL: YBP I would choose the 100. like Tired O. M. said u get alot of plane options with the 100. Don´t buy a 2stroke twin for the sound tho. They sound just like the single because both jugs fire at the same time. That´s why the don´t shake so much, they kind of cancel each other out. Lars [/quote]
Posted on: 4/7/2009 6:58 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DL-50 engine
I use a large turkey baster to measure oil content !!!
Posted on: 3/27/2009 8:20 AM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8621166

RE: evolution 58gx2
I just tached 6600 on a Xoar 24x8 Still have to lean it out a bit. This is with a custom pitts muffler.
Posted on: 3/20/2009 10:36 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8599200

RE: WOW!! New DL 111cc and 55cc !
Merhaba Liquid_TR Where do you fly in Istanbul.
Posted on: 3/12/2009 5:29 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DA-50 throtle exponential curve
Rcpilot. What you describe is not being anal but people a) not understanding b) being lazy You have hit the nail on the head. If your ATV is 25% on the low end and 110% on the high-end, you have automatically put an expo on the throttle curve. And this is the expo that you DON'T want. First make sure that the butterfly can operate completely without binding. You can still put an expo after that if you want. Happy flying season everyone :D [quote]ORIGINAL: Rcpilot Agree with getting it right mechanically before using the radio. But we're all ASSuming he has it fouled up right now. Haven't seen a pic of his setup yet. I try for linear stick to butterfly movement. Meaning if my high endpoint is 90%, I will adjust the linkage until my low is also 90%. I want the same throw on the top half of the stick as on the bottom half. In a perfect setup, it would have 100% throw in both directions. But that doesn't always work out. Seomtimes 100% throw is too much movement. So that's when I pull the servo horn off and move it a spline or two. Then adjust the length of my pushrod. I'll settle for 90% high and 90% low. You suffer some resolution, but at least it's linear. It's a shame really. Computer radios make some of us lazy. Some guys have no idea how to really set up a linkage with best mechanical travel and actuation. They just dial in 25% on the low and 150% on the high. Then they wonder why all the throttle response is from 1/2 stick and below, but not much throttle change above 1/2 stick. [:o] It all comes back to basic modeling skills and experience. Two things that have gone by the wayside in recent years. Call me anal........ I'll spend 2hrs futzing with a throttle linkage to make sure it's set up mechanically as good as I can get it before I even consider adjusting the radio endpoints. [8|] [/quote]
Posted on: 3/11/2009 10:34 AM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Area 51 engines
Milton. Does the 55oz weight include ignition also. How much does the regular and the pitts muffler weigh ? What is the complete engine weight. Thanks. [quote]ORIGINAL: RC Extreme power The 51cc weighs 55 ozs as in the picture below and the 40cc weighs 51 ozs set up same as the 51cc picture below. Here is a couple pictures of the 26cc, it weighs 2 lbs 0 ozs as shown Thanks Milton [/quote]
Posted on: 2/17/2009 12:39 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8486676

RE: Evolution 58GX2
It would totally rock a 21lb plane for 3D. Which 33% airframe are you thinking ?
Posted on: 2/2/2009 9:50 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8432079

RE: Biggest plane and smallest car
Thanks for all the replies. I currently have a V8 Explorer but the 13MPG mileage is hurting and will hurt even more when the gas prices move back up to where they were before. I am considering the Matix because it gives a good mileage and can carry large planes and looks cool too. [quote]ORIGINAL: Bdegan Buddy of mine has the Toyota Matrix. He hauls his Hangar 9 Su-26 85cc without issue. Doesn't even have to remove the rudder. I can fit the Hangar9 Carden yak in my Yaris with the spinner and rudder on and close the rear hatch. [/quote]
Posted on: 1/27/2009 11:06 AM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8407239

RE: Biggest plane and smallest car
I just confirmed that the front passenger seat folds in the Matrix too. I will go and measure the length but this car seems like a great giant scale carrier :) [quote]ORIGINAL: MrMulliganc I owned a Pontiac Vibe which is a brother to the Matrix. The front passenger seat folds flat and so does the back seat. You can carry an amazing amount of stuff in that car. With everything folded, you can carry a stepladder with the rear hatch closed. [/quote]
Posted on: 1/24/2009 6:05 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8396402

RE: Biggest plane and smallest car
Did you have to remove the horizontal stabilizers and stick the tail all the way through between the front seats ?
Posted on: 1/23/2009 10:44 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8393858

Biggest plane and smallest car
Hey guys, I am thinking of getting a small hatcback like a Toyota Matrix or Jetta wagon. Anyone have any experience with big planes in these cars. Can a 75/85cc class plane like the H9 SU-26MM fit without major surgery every time or should I stick to 50cc planes. Thanks.
Posted on: 1/23/2009 2:56 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8392312

RE: Evolution 58gx2
How much heavier is the 58GX2 than the other 50cc motors such as the DA-50 or Area 51. I don't mean the published weight but the actual weight (Engine + ignition) if someone has them. From the [u]published [/u]weights, all other things being equal it seems that the 58 is almost 13oz heavier than a DA-50. Thanks.
Posted on: 1/20/2009 9:06 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8381853

RE: DA vs. Area 51 vs. DL vs. MT57
Impressive numbers. Only problem is that it's a ***** [:@] to keep the header and tuned pipe from falling apart and coming loose. My flex header cracked twice and you can't even weld these darn things. I had a DA-50, KS-1060 tuned pipe on an original EF Yak-54 87" and wished I just bought a stock muffler. Sometimes the extra 400RPM is not worth the additional complexity of a tuned pipe setup IMO. I know it's a quiter setup, better transition etc. etc. but frankly I got tired of my setup. [quote]ORIGINAL: RC Extreme power {SNIP...} Now here is the kicker, All the new Area 51cc engines I have run got from 6950 to 7050 with a Mejzlik 22-10 and go to about 7200 after about 3 tanks and up from there with stock mufflers, This one got 7450 on the first run with about 2 min run time, It was getting late so I will test a 23-8 Mejzlik tomorrow. Milton [/quote]
Posted on: 9/24/2008 11:21 AM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7984854

RE: DL 100 - New Twin on the Block!!
If sound or noise was the sole criteria, a DA-100 on [b]stock[/b] mufflers sounds much quieter (and nicer...might I say) than a DA-85 on [b]stock[/b] muffler. Of course this becomes quite a moot point if you are using pipes or cannisters. Personally, I'd take the simplicity of stock mufflers over tuned pipe or cannister setups. I know they sound cool and make more power etc. etc. but for impatient and mechanically challenged people like me, stock setups are the best. If the DL-100 makes as much power as the DA-85 on a stock setup and cost $250 less, it might be a good motor to try out. [quote]ORIGINAL: krayzc-U if power is the same for both (not saying it is) its turns into a weight issue one is about 4 lbs and some change the other is 6 lbs and some change. Some need the weight for balance issue. The DA 85 is smooth so i wont do the internet myth that a twin is smoother as i have 3 twins and the DA-85. Sometimes once a mind is made up on one way or another that is the route that will be taken. I think the 85 is harder to queiten down over a twin but i fly at lowes motor speedway and that means no noiisy police around..... [/quote]
Posted on: 6/5/2008 11:57 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7586295

RE: Florida Huckfest Fly-in! Are you in?
Is it possible to start a mailing list and then send out a reminder 2 weeks before the event. This would be for the lazy forgetfull types like me :D
Posted on: 11/21/2007 10:12 AM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Florida Huckfest Fly-in! Are you in?
Cool... I am in :D Gotta get some planes ready by then. [quote]ORIGINAL: Flyin Hawaiian Update: Event: Florida Extreme 3D fly-in Place: Jacksonville, FL Gateway RC Club Field When: February 29th, March 1st, and 2nd. Details will be nailed down this week, hopefully by Wednesday! We have been getting a lot of feed back to make this a three day event. [/quote]
Posted on: 11/5/2007 8:35 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6585740

RE: The ALL NEW Dietrich 75cc Extra 260
How many servos are required for the ailerons ?
Posted on: 11/1/2007 8:30 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6569119

RE: Prototype H9 Sukhoi 26
Very sweet... So does it include ALL the hardware. Also, what level of pre-fabrication has been done. Like hinging etc. Like the fact that it takes 1 rudder servo in the tail and 1 each on the ailerons.
Posted on: 10/18/2007 12:10 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6507099

RE: Prototype H9 Sukhoi 26
Very sweet :D Does it have 2 aileron servos per wing or just single ?
Posted on: 9/25/2007 4:43 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6412892

RE: Extreme Flight 88" Yak - Build and Fly
Hey Jaguar Bone, Where do you fly ? I gotta come and see those graphics in person :D
Posted on: 9/12/2007 10:11 AM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6358245

RE: Extreme Flight Extra 300, 50cc, 88.5inch Wingspan, Build !!!!!!!
The new scheme is the best :) I had issues with orientation on my blue/white 45" electric extra especially during low light and on those hazy days.
Posted on: 8/30/2007 1:09 PM by Author "TailTouch" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6307055