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RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Steve- Forgot to mention one other gotcha. The manual calls for a certain drill bit in order to drill the motor mounts. It was not the right size. Just match the hole in the wood template they give you as far as drill bit is concerned. I got lucky and checked it. If I recall correctly, it would have been too big of a hole. if I used what the manual recommends. Tony
Posted on: 7/25/2011 4:53 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10637628
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
The manual recommends at least the 5645 but you may be OK. I dont have enough experience to tell you either way. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
Posted on: 7/24/2011 10:29 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10636416
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Steve- I asked my wife if I could sleep with the plane - conversation didnt go so well - LOL. I lost my office (made into a baby room) when we had our first child so the only place I could build was the guest room! Too hot in the garage. Anyway, the plane really comes with all the hardware. Only thing I had to pick up was some fender washers to get the engine clearance for the cowl. The only minor gotcha is dont drill for the battery to be connected on the outside of the engine box. I did that, secured it, then realized I needed to move it back bc of the CG. I used the JTec muffler and have my switches near the front of the plane for both ignition and RX. Other than that, it was very straight forward. This was actually the second plane I have ever put together and my first gasser at that. Let me know if you have any other q's. I am already looking for my next 50CC bird - hope the bed is big enough! Tony
Posted on: 7/24/2011 9:26 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10636317
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Hi elkiwi- I did not use any decals. They do come with them and seem to be close to what their pictures show. I used Hitec 7985 MG Digitals on everything except the throttle. I used a Hitec HS-635 on that. I am using 2 Fromeco 2600 Li-ons - one for ignition and receiver. Obviously running regulators. Here is a few pics of the inside and outside of the plane. I had to put both batteries further back to get it to balance - you will see them under the receiver. This plane builds nose heavy if using a DLE30CC (which I did). I ran about 1.5 gallons with a Xoar 18x8 and just switched to a Xoar 19x8 with carbon spinner. Plane tracks bigger than it is. If you have any more questions, let me know - happy to help. Thanks- Tony
Posted on: 7/24/2011 6:25 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10636070
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Hey John- Not sure if you are still interested in how it flies. It flies great - tracks bigger in the air than it is. I have about 7 flights on it with a DLE30. Landing is a piece of cake as it glides in - plus I am running a smaller prop for break-in. I am sure once I go with a bigger prop, it will slow things down even more. If you like Extra's, highly recommend this one. Aeroworks (Mark Dennis) support is fantastic. Any questions, let me know- Tony
Posted on: 7/9/2011 7:29 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10613228
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Hey John- I am close to putting her in the air. Waiting on my batteries, switches and regulators which will be here Monday. Hope to maiden sometime next week. I will let you know. I have not put it on the scale. It feels plenty light with a DLE30 on it. Cant imagine me wanting it any lighter. We will see how she handles soon. Tony
Posted on: 6/24/2011 7:28 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10591054
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Brian- Thanks. I ended up doing the same. Looking forward to getting her in the air! Tony
Posted on: 6/10/2011 3:59 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10566171
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Almost ready to put her in the air. Here are a couple of pics. Mark and Kim at Aeroworks have been great. I have been out of the hobby for quite some time and never built a Gas bird before. I used to fly a Hangar 9 33% with a BME100 in it but I bought it used. As you can imagine, I had a lot of questions. I talked to Mark the most and he was always patient and very helpful. I am sure a lot of my questions were basic and probably stupid! I am impressed with the quality of the plane. I am waiting on my spinner, prop, batteries, regulators and switches and then she will be ready to go. Tony
Posted on: 6/8/2011 2:10 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10563690
RE: 30cc Edge 540 build
Tripower- I noticed you live in Tarpon. I live in Tampa. Love to come see the edge fly. Also would like to pick your brain as well. I just ordered the aeroworks extra 30cc build. My email is lisotta_tony@emc.com Tony
Posted on: 5/16/2011 5:42 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10524165
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Brian- Thanks. That is what I have been doing. Great looking bird you have. I cant wait to get mine. Did your Edge come with enough clear Monokote to seal the hinges? If so, did you seal both sides? Tony
Posted on: 5/16/2011 5:31 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10522770
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
I took the plunge today and ordered the 30cc 300 with the DLE. If anyone has bulit this bird and has any tips and recommendations - i am all ears. I am starting fresh - I have to order batteries, servos, wire harnesses, etc. Thanks - Tony
Posted on: 5/13/2011 5:47 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10518386
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Thanks Rodney. I will be calling them today
Posted on: 5/13/2011 9:44 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10517660
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Rodney- Thanks. I will keep you posted. I will be looking for someone to build it for me (I live in Tampa, Fl). Go figure - it is a QB ARF and I still want someone to build for me - LOL. FYI - they have free shipping this week as a promotion. Around a $100 savings if you buy the plane and engine. I am curious how good the DLE30 is. The BME 100 I had in the CAP was stellar - no dead sticks and never missed a beat. I see mixed reviews out there - granted the rear carb may be more solid?? Anyway, I might pull the trigger tomorrow. Tony
Posted on: 5/12/2011 6:17 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10515458
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Rodney - Thanks for the post. I am just getting back into the hobby after taking years off. Used to fly a H9 33% CAP. Really confusing on what 30cc bird to get. Aeroworks seems like a quality product. I am leaning towards pulling the trigger. Any chance the maiden displayed 3 D maneuvers or was he taking it easy? Also - did it float well on landings? My CAP was like a glider :).
Posted on: 5/11/2011 6:54 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10514728
RE: New 30cc Extra 300
Anyone building one of these and/or flown it?? Interested but not much info out there in the real world.
Posted on: 5/8/2011 11:51 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10508336
RE: 4.8 Pack Question on mAh readings
It reads 5.2 to 5.3. It does seem like it is holding a charge. I have had it on quite a bit and ran the engine, etc. It is holding at 5 volts. I will continue to monitor to see what it does. Thanks for the help
Posted on: 5/1/2011 4:48 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10494289
RE: 4.8 Pack Question on mAh readings
Thanks for the replies. Still not discharging anywhere near capacity. Question - my accu-cycle charge wire only has 2 wires yet the pack has 3 different wires. Could this cause the issue? I am making sure the 2 wires are connecting to the correct ones based on color but the absence of the third makes me wonder??
Posted on: 4/26/2011 7:00 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10486974
RE: 4.8 Pack Question on mAh readings
Thanks for the replies. Still not discharging anywhere near capacity. Question - my accu-cycle charge wire only has 2 wires yet the pack has 3 different wires. Could this cause the issue? I am making sure the 2 wires are connecting to the correct ones based on color but the absence of the third makes me wonder??
Posted on: 4/26/2011 6:59 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10486966
4.8 Pack Question on mAh readings
Getting back in hobby. Just got a new 4.8 1500 4 cell pack. charged it and got about 5.4V at full charge when reading off a volt meter. However, when i tried cycling it - my Accu-Cycle read 407 mAh at discharge. Is that possible to show 5.4V and then have a reading of 407 on discharge on a 1500 pack? I am wondering if my accu-cycle is malfunctioning.
Posted on: 4/24/2011 5:25 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10482781
RE: JR8103 Radio
Thank you Rafael. Looks like there is one on Horizon Hobby for 179 that comes with a 9 channel reciever
Posted on: 4/12/2011 3:33 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10458969
RE: Heli stuff and fellowship
I put this q in the Heli Beginners forum as well. Thinking about getting back in the hobby. I have a JR8103 PCM 72MHZ radio and a Raptor Heli collecting dust. Been years since I have flown. I used to fly a 33% CAP and the heli on this radio. Back in the day - it was a great radio. Is it still a good radio to get back in the hobby (assuming I change the batteries)? I see all this new modulation/frequency technology. Do people still fly on this radio from a stock perspective or do I really need to upgrade something on the radio or get another radio all together? I can understand if I am flying a $5,000K 40Percent TOC plane or $2,000 Heli but I am just flying smaller Nitro heli's and may get back into 1/3 scale Airplanes. Thanks for any advice or direction to what thread in here I need to read. I am sure this has been asked. Tony
Posted on: 4/12/2011 1:39 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10458766
JR8103 Radio
Thinking about getting back in the hobby. I have a JR8103 PCM 72MHZ radio and a Raptor Heli collecting dust. Been years since I have flown. I used to fly a 33% CAP and the heli on this radio. Back in the day - it was a great radio. Is it still a good radio to get back in the hobby (assuming I change the batteries)? I see all this new modulation/frequency technology. Do people still fly on this radio from a stock perspective or do I really need to upgrade something on the radio or get another radio all together? I can understand if I am flying a $5,000K 40Percent TOC plane or $2,000 Heli but I am just flying smaller Nitro heli's and may get back into 1/3 scale Airplanes. Thanks for any advice or direction to what thread in here I need to read. I am sure this has been asked. Tony
Posted on: 4/12/2011 1:26 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10458745
RE: Raptor 30 from 4 years ago - Question - Getting back in the hobby
Barracuda Hockey – That would be great. Dad is supposed to be sending my r/c heli, etc. from Dallas soon. I would like to go through set up, etc. with someone knowledgeable. I live in Westchase – there is a flying field off of Linebaugh. Appreciate it -
Posted on: 12/26/2007 8:23 AM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6805640
RE: Raptor 30 from 4 years ago - Question - Getting back in the hobby
Thanks Helimedic – I appreciate it.
Posted on: 12/23/2007 9:27 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6796717
Raptor 30 from 4 years ago - Question - Getting back in the hobby
I have a raptor 30 from about 4 years ago. Not sure if a V2 or not. Regardless, can I still source parts, etc. for this model or is it absolete? I also have a JR 8103 radio – same question applies. Any comments welcome. Thanks – Tony
Posted on: 12/23/2007 8:46 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6796530
8103 Airplane Version
I am new to heli's as well. Flying a TT Raptor 50. I am using my 8103 Airplane version and filed the ratchet on the throttle to have more precise control. Works great - I agree that you need to open the back of the radio up and grind the ratchet piece to get a more precise response.
Posted on: 10/15/2002 6:35 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=315071
Battery Backer
Woodscra- It works great. I have been using it with great success. I highly recommend it if you are using one receiver. Also, check out the IPD receivers. I have been using that as well. It works great. Any other q's - call me at 214-415-5180-
Posted on: 7/8/2002 2:13 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=110641
batteries in large scale
Daren- I have a 33% H9 CAP with two batteries bundled together on the RX. They have foam on each one and then they are rubber banded together. The ignition battery is obviously seperate. I have had no problems.
Posted on: 5/2/2002 3:52 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=121322
PowerBacker
MonkeyBoy- Flew the 33% CAP all day yesterday with the PowerBacker. It worked great! I have two 1600M packs in the bird with one IPD receiver and two JR switches. One is actually 1800 but it is only cycling to 1500 at the moment. I flew over a gallon of fuel and both batteries were still at 6.3Volts! I have 9 servos and 6 are digitals. It did a great job of drawing from both batteries evenly. We checked them after each flight and they drained evenly every flight. I highly recommend this system if you are running one receiver. Have fun with the Carden - I am jealous. My buddy and I want the 40% Carden CAP. I need to win the lottery. Take Care- Tony
Posted on: 4/29/2002 3:03 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=110637
Dual Rx - Need Help
Monkey Boy- Will do. I will give you a heads up on how it behaves with Nimh. I am sure I will be going to Lion b/c my buddy is and I am sure we will love how they work. I will also give you a review on this as well. These are the latest and greatest technology - don't have the hangups that Duralite's did.
Posted on: 4/24/2002 9:25 PM by Author "TonyL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=110630
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