RE: omp katana v2 46 help
[quote]ORIGINAL: Murdoc Hey guys! I just finnished the assembly of my new katana v2 46 arf. In the package, I did not find a manual. So I wondered if anyone can help me with the cg location on this model? Also, on the box it says rtf weight is 1850 grams, my ended up on 2156 grams. Will My 46 2stroke be powerfull enough to hover this plane? [/quote] Use a Xoar 12x4 on that 46. Should hover with some pullout. Start at 33% of wing cord including the ailerons for CG. Trim for level flight then invert. If it dives, nose heavy, if it climbs it's tail heavy.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 7:17 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "OMP - Ohio Model Products Support Forum"
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RE: Control horns screws
[link]http://rtlfasteners.com/RC/index.html[/link]
Posted on: 11/1/2009 2:09 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: OMP Edge Question
Xoar 13x4 or MAS 13x5 for YS63 on any 40 size profile is a good combo.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 12:45 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: YS .63 4 stroke with larger props
I was not guessing. And Jerry, properly propped the YS63 and Saito 82 make the same amount of usable power but the Saito should have a bigger prop like you said. Here are the results of a test I did a year ago picking the best prop for each motor. Same fuel, same day. Get the right prop on the motor and then if it won't run right there is another problem. [image]http://www.smilexpress.net/photos/RC/Saito82vsYS63.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 10/27/2009 10:38 AM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: YS .63 4 stroke with larger props
Use a 13x5 MAS-K or 13x4 Xoar. Anything bigger is too much load. The 63 is a revver. this motor should spin those at approx 11K static using 30% fuel. i am presuming that since you posted in this area that it isn't for a speed plane. These are the best for sport/3D.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 10:15 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: looking at getting a OMP PRO YAK
[quote]ORIGINAL: millertym2000 Has anyone tried one of these or seen one. How are they. Any thoughts on them. My LHS has one for sale. http://cgi.ebay.com/46-55-Acro-F3A-3D-Precision-Profile-Airplane-ARF-Kit_W0QQitemZ140354327108QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Vehicles?hash=item20adc51244 What do you think? [/quote] That is a POS Chinese ARF knockoff of a pattern plane. It's a great way to waste money and get a bad taste for 3D. Do yourself a favor and get an OMP Fusion if you like that style and the Fusion will 3D great as well as pattern.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 5:33 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: looking at getting a OMP PRO YAK
[quote]ORIGINAL: millertym2000 I am new to 3D, I've been flying my 50cc yak, but I still like to stay around 40 ft or higher. I still cant hold a hover for to long with out either climbing or the nose wanting to fall over. Will the 46 pull it straight up out of a hover or do you have to drop the nose to pull out? [/quote] The 46 will pull you out of a hover. The 55 will rip you out.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 5:28 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: looking at getting a OMP PRO YAK
If you are a 3D beginner, you will want the extra power of a 55AX to get you out of trouble. I've flown both and it really is a noticeable difference.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 11:09 AM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: looking at getting a OMP PRO YAK
The 46AX is a good motor for it with a 12x4 Xoar or 12.25x3.75 APC. The 55AX is a great! motor for it with a 13x4 Xoar or APC sport.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 11:54 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: OS 91 for the 47 Edge 540 V3 ARF
It's not too much power. Too much weight. Saito 82's are on sale from Horizon for $229 right now. That or an OS55AX would be top choice.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 9:54 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "OMP - Ohio Model Products Support Forum"
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RE: Good Foamy 3D electric
Here is the Kalteisen 42" Katana in a good wind. Also check out the videos at LightRC [link]http://www.lightrc.com/Products/Videos.html[/link] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMViqnoyeQg[/youtube]
Posted on: 10/12/2009 2:31 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Good Foamy 3D electric
I forgot about Kalteisen His stuff is great. There was one of the Kat's flying at Nash.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 6:16 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Good Foamy 3D electric
Thinner wings cut through the wind better. You need weight to overcome winds effects on 3D. Not too many foamies are great in the wind because they are light. [link]http://www.mscomposit.com/airplanes/electric_65/aerobatic.htm[/link] The EPP Tuf stuff is very hard to beat for durability. Very good 3D birds. Can be electrified or glow. [link]http://www.tufflight.com/4d_lite.html[/link] electric [link]http://www.tufflight.com/tufyak.html[/link] 40 size glow
Posted on: 10/9/2009 3:44 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Good Foamy 3D electric
[link]http://www.lightrc.com/Products/Magnum.html[/link]
Posted on: 10/9/2009 2:02 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Help Me Retrain My 52
Does it have loose hinges? Too much space between the elevator and horizontal stabilizer will cause that symptom with CA hinges.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 12:51 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "OMP - Ohio Model Products Support Forum"
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RE: 80
Ailerons count in the wing cord. I'd use the 8.5" starting point. When you are done, fly it and roll inverted after trimming it. Should maintain attitude inverted.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 8:46 AM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "OMP - Ohio Model Products Support Forum"
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RE: Edge 540 help
Everyone has their own opinion but I don't use dual rates for 3D. Low rates can get you in trouble when you need high rates to get out. I set all my expo at 20% with as much throw as the airframe will allow. Usually 45 degrees on ailerons each way and 50 degrees each way on the elevator and as much rudder as the elevator will allow.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 8:40 AM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "OMP - Ohio Model Products Support Forum"
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RE: Help Me Retrain My 52
Sounds like a tooth missing on the elevator servo or a loose control horn on the elevator.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 8:33 AM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "OMP - Ohio Model Products Support Forum"
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RE: Edge 540 help
How is the lateral balance? There should be NO down thrust and maybe just a little right thrust. You will need a little throttle in the elevator to have air moving over the surfaces so you can control the descent. They don't go perfectly straight down like on the sim, you'll need just a little forward motion. Hovering: Get the expo down below 25% on the tail. Don't try to hold the throttle still. You will find it easier bobbing the throttle a bit. You probably need to lean it back a little more than you think to get it locked in. If the wind is present, lit it drift with the wind at first because it will keep you in a slight harrier if you hold the position. Burn lots of fuel. This stuff takes practice.
Posted on: 10/8/2009 10:59 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "OMP - Ohio Model Products Support Forum"
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RE: OS 46FX Midrange Lag
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ernie Misner Thumbskull, nice pics! What are the little laminated blocks just head of the wing/behind the tank area for? Keep the tank from moving back while loosely held? Thanks, Ernie [/quote] Those are plastic blocks that hold the base of the wire landing gear.
Posted on: 9/29/2009 6:27 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Drinking and Flying
[quote]ORIGINAL: fly boy2 I knew I shouldn't have said the group. I bet someone has posted on the brotherhood site right now about this. Now I'm the bad guy. [/quote] You are posting false or assumed information.........
Posted on: 9/28/2009 11:21 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Drinking and Flying
[quote]ORIGINAL: MOTORMAN37 This happened when I was totally sober.[;)] I do not want to even think what it could have looked like with alcohol involved.[X(] [/quote] Apparently you did not even read a single post from someone that was actually at the event for more than an hour.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 11:06 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Drinking and Flying
I was at said event for 3 days and nights. I did not see one guy drink and fly. It would not be allowed to happen. [b] Way too much assuming going on here.[/b] Is it impossible to have fun without beer? Why do you assume someone having fun must be drunk? Really some irresponsible posting in this thread. Are you posting under the influence? Some finished flying for the day and opened beers for sure but none were flying drunk.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 10:53 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Profile for 26cc gas
[quote]ORIGINAL: doublesixes I'm looking for a 3d profile to fit a RCGF 26cc gasser in. Is the CH Tunnel Vision to big and heavy for it? Thanks [/quote] More appropriate, the motor is too heavy for all out 3D. Might be OK for a funflyer. Go glow or electric under 50CC size.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 8:58 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Enough Motor ??
16+60 oz. is 4.75 lb. Not enough motor.
Posted on: 9/18/2009 7:24 AM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Using 6V AAA NiMh Packs ?
If you don't have any binding in the linkage, a 40 size bird will use from 80-120 mAh per 10-12 minute flight. The pack does have to be able to deliver short bursts of higher current and I would not trust "AAA" NiMh especially with Spektrum. Any dip below 4V will risk a lockout. If you want the lightest setup use an 800-1000 mAh LiPo and a 3A regulator. That is what I run in my MoJo and ChYak.
Posted on: 9/14/2009 10:25 AM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Need specifics on the MoAss 60 removable wing option
The moderators here are too immature to allow links to outside sites. Be sure to include all the words in the search and be sure to check the "include all words" before the search.
Posted on: 9/14/2009 9:42 AM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Need specifics on the MoAss 60 removable wing option
Here is the origional build thread from Paul. Go to [image]http://www.smilexpress.net/photos/RC/probro.jpg[/image] Do a search for- Mojo plug wing build thread -and include all words checked.
Posted on: 9/13/2009 1:19 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Which Engine for my OMP Edge 540 47
55AX is ballistic on the 40 size profiles. So is a Saito 82. I have both and the 55AX will win the vertical drag race with a 13x4 Xoar. The quickness out of a hover is better with the Saito 82 and a 14x6 Xoar.
Posted on: 9/7/2009 11:53 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "OMP - Ohio Model Products Support Forum"
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RE: Sig ultimate biplane
If you want a plane that will do the circle pattern or be happy 3D'ing then you might want to check out the OMP Fusion. They are VERY good at 3D and actually make pretty excellent pattern planes on low rates.
Posted on: 8/30/2009 10:32 PM by Author "ThumbSkull" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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