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RE: Learn something new everyday
[quote]ORIGINAL: dignlivn You remember too. Bob Hoping for good flying weather this week end [/quote] Rgr! I still have my Sierra Tango!! Got to pull the rudder on the Nova though. Evidently I sat it down to soon after installing the hinges. I have a small gap near the bottom of the rudder that I'm not happy with. So I will be cutting and digging and replacing. Might need a good "E" tool for this job. One of the old ones with a wooden handle and spike [:D][:D][:D][:D]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 7:39 AM by Author "billd76"
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RE: One more Pull
[quote]ORIGINAL: gaRCfield Just let them hang. [/quote] Rgr! thanks
Posted on: 11/18/2009 10:15 PM by Author "billd76"
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One more Pull
Pull Pull ??? I have ran the wires through the fuse. Now before I cut, crimp and solder, do I slide a plastic sleeve around them, or just let them hang inside the fuse
Posted on: 11/18/2009 8:15 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: Learn something new everyday
[quote]ORIGINAL: dignlivn Hey Bill, Good for you ! Remember,every days a Holiday and every meals a Feast. Bob PPPPPP [/quote] I cannot imagine how long it would've taken me to have the knowledge I do have about flying had it not been for this forum. I can only assume that there would've been alot of trial, error, redoing, and oh yeah - crashing, if it were not for this forum. And yes Remember,every days a Holiday and every meals a Feast. Just another glorious day in the service of our Corps.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 3:31 PM by Author "billd76"
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Learn something new everyday
I have posted some concerns about the throttle hook up on ny Balsa Nova. I never knew until yesterday that there was a sleeve and cable setup that could be used for the throttle instead of a rod! My problem is solved. Amazing the info available here and through PM's, emails, etc...
Posted on: 11/18/2009 1:11 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: my first time!
yeah another one bites the dust!!! Welcome the the world of flying, missing work because of flying, not working while you're at work, cause your here reading the forums, thinking of nothing but "when can I get to the field again". You think you're happy now, wait until you take off and land "your girl" for the first time on your own. Your grin is gonna break your face!![:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
Posted on: 11/17/2009 9:28 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: Engine Only Starts UPSIDE-DOWN???
[quote]ORIGINAL: da Rock move the tank side mount the engine adjust the low speed needle [/quote] I have a tucano with an inverted engine. Always have to start it upside down. With the carb lower than the tank, the cylinder is getting filled with fuel, causing it to lock. I assume it wont even turn when trying to start it? It does make it a bit of a pain to start, but is just one more step in the start process. Once mine is running, I flip it back on it's wheels and it's good to go. But like da Rock says, it's much easier to side mount the engine or angle it 45 degrees down to the right. I like 45 degrees down to the right as it put the exhaust under the plane, less clean up after flying. Having said all that. Planes with a cowl do have a better appearance with the engine inverted.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 6:32 AM by Author "billd76"
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RE: motor mount
Yep should line up perfectly
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:31 PM by Author "billd76"
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Balsa Nova fliers
Thanks for all the advice thus far, but have a couple more ???'s. What did you do about engine thrust alignment? I don't see any noticable thrust built in. And What about the thottle rod connection? Did you take yours down beside the fuel tank or some other way? Looks like a good deal of bending will be required for the throttle rod either way. Did you mount your battery in with the fuel tank, or in the fuse? Did you use a mirco servo for the thrortle or standard size? Have you thought about mounting a servo outside the fuse near the rudder instead of using a pull pull setup? I will go with the pull pull, just wondering what your thoughts were on mounting an external servo in place of it.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 11:24 AM by Author "billd76"
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RE: DX7 ???
Finally got it to bind, all seems to be fine. Been working on getting the Balsa Nova together, haven't had time to fly it yet. Thanks all!!
Posted on: 11/15/2009 8:53 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: Pull Pull Rudder
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnBuckner Yes, with that type of crimpinng sleeve you simply crimp after routing as you described. you can also use short peices of brass tubing for crimpers if you don,t want to buy expensive pull/pull sets. Another method I often use on the airplanes I choose to use pull/pull is to use a clevis threaded onto a solder on thread fitting. Just flatten the end that the wire rod is normally inserted and soldered. Then drill a small hole for spider wire which works great tied directly through this hole and dripped with a drop of Ca. This works well with a lot of lighter aircraft, old timers and such. Have used pull/pull on a fair number of my old timer types even on elevators this of course for the need to minimise weight aft of the CG. My Balsa Nova was a working airplane that was needed quickly for the use as a pace plane in the old Scale Warbird Racing Association events used at a number of southwestern fields. Typically the airplane would be required fly working normally with three other pace planes for around one minute every fifteen minutes for a total of around fifty flights in a long race day. This required a lot of fore thought to keep the pace planes going with shared pilot duties and refueling and servicing. That why the upright engine for ease of ignitor use and fueling with a visible and accessable fuel tank. In some cases we also used converted Q-500 airplane with taxi capable tri gears for pace planes also. The Balsa Nova is a very easy airplane to land and more importantly easy to taxi and get off the runway quickly. Important for that type of application. John [/quote] Cut the cowl tonight with the motor mounted 45 degrees down to the right. Now I know why you mounted it straight up!![:D][:D]. It sure would've been alot easier to cut the cowl that way!! Wow!!Speaking of which, did any of you Nova owners apply 2 degrees right thrust? There doesn't appear to be any thrust angles built into the firewall. And also what size props are you spinning? Thanks
Posted on: 11/15/2009 8:47 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: Pull Pull Rudder
[quote]ORIGINAL: CGRetired To make life simpler, Bill, the bottom line is to center the servo, make the attachements with the straightest connection between the servo and the control horns, and then don't try to remove 100% of the slack. It just won't happen. I use a vinyl coated cevlar cord (see link below). Great stuff, comes in two sizes. I threw away the steel cable stuff, in favor of this cevlar cord. It's strong, but very easy to manipulate and to tie knots with (hey, Coast Guard Retired, remember? ha.. oops) And, if and when it may become frayed, and it can and will happen, it's easy to replace. http://www.thunderboltrc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=580 They make different thicknesses. This one is .038'' but there is.058 I believe and other thicknesses. Of course, there are the physics of the connections. Use the same conrol horns on both sides, do your best to make sure the control horns are mounted in as close to exactly the same position on the left as on the right (and, of course, vice versa.. [;)] ) and then make sure you absolutely center the servo with your transmitter set to exact center with the trim at as close to center as possible.. then make the connections WITH THE SERVO'S ENERGIZED. Use the strength of the servo to insure maintaining centering. Once done, you will have a well centered and balanced pull-pull rudder installation. Oh my gosh.. next project.. having a pull-pull elevator AND an pull-pull rudder ( as in the Excelleron 90 installation.. quite a challenge!!) CGr. [/quote] Thanks for all the advice folks. All of it is GREAT!! Will tackle the Pull Pull one night this coming week. Maybe maiden next weekend? I sure hope so. Can't wait to fly this sucker.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 5:39 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: Pull Pull Rudder
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rodney As one who uses pull-pull on nearly all my planes, on both rudder and elevator, I have found that you always want some positive Ackerman in any pull-pull. If you do not know what Ackerman is, just google for it as there is a lot of good info available . Basically, it is adjusting the attachment points relative to the hinge point so that the line NOT being pulled on always goes a bit slack as you move the surface away from neutral. The trouble most people get into on their first pull-pull is to get some negative Ackerman built in and that can cause all kinds of problems as it causes excessive current drain on the servos as well as possibly causing binding and/or restriction on amount of throw. [/quote] thanks, I think I understand the ackerman, but at this point I'm befuddled about how to atttach the cable to the clevis. My hardware has what appears to be brass sleeves, I assume that I slide the brass sleeve over the cable, then trough the clevis and then back through the brass sleeve, then what? Crimp the sleeve? Solder the Sleeve? Or should I head to the LHS and get better attachment hardware?
Posted on: 11/14/2009 11:10 AM by Author "billd76"
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RE: Pull Pull Rudder
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnBuckner Of key importance in any pull/pull installation is for the two surface horns clevis holes to be lined up perfectly laterally and through the exact hingeline of the surface. If there is any discrepancy in the alignment either fore or aft then differential will be induced and there will be a slack line situation on movement in both directions. For all practical purposes the chief reason for pull/pull is to save weight aft of the CG for airplanes that may have tail heaviness problems. That sure applied to my Balsa Nova I built some years back. The Morris kits lumber was overly heavy at least in mine and the structure was a bit overdone. Take care in your CG considerations and the airplane is a great flyer however you will enjoy it. I recently gave the old bird away to the gentleman in the photo and he is sure enjoying it. John [/quote] thanks, mine is the 40 size. I see that you mounted the engine upright. Any particular reason? I guess my biggest concern with the pull pull is where to drill the hole in the fuse. The slots for the elevator rods are precut, but can't find anything for the rudder cables.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 9:38 AM by Author "billd76"
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Pull Pull Rudder
Connection, next up on the balsa Nova. Any Tips? I have never done it before
Posted on: 11/13/2009 10:47 PM by Author "billd76"
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Is it just me
Or is this website having issues today. When I open the home page, there is no menu or header at the top. I have open the forum from a menu on the left side. Once in the forums all appears well, until I open a post that has pics or an attachment, and nothing is there.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 2:53 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: Decathalon
[quote]ORIGINAL: flybabyg38 Which one fly better anybody seen or flown a phoenix Decathalon or seagull models Decathalon both in 40 size i a GMS 47 and dont knoe which one is the best about the same price for either one??? [/quote] I have the Phoenix, It is well built the instruction manual is well written and easy to follow. I have an OS 55 AX, spinning a APC 12.25 X 3.75 prop. It flies beautifully. Will hover and knife edge with this setup. Looks great in the air. A nice fun plane to fly. I read alot of post about bouncy landings, but never have had any issues with that. I have the CG set at 95mm from the leading edge, manual calls for 100mm. I'm a tad nose heavy, but it flies perfect. I have also read that there was a big problem with torque roll to the left, I had some issues with torque roll on take off when I was trying a 13X6 APC prop. I switched props and no more torque roll on take off at at all! The Fuselage on the Seagull is about a 1/2 wider than the Phoenix. I know this because I warped my canopy while trying to get a wrinkle out of the covering near the firewall with a heat gun. You can't get just a canopy from Phoenix, but you can from Seagull. I ordered the Seagull canopy and it was way to wide to use. To get a replacement canopy from Phoenix, your only option is buying the entire fueslage for 54.00. I also have the phoenix Tucano running a Fox 45BB engine with an 11X7 prop. Both the Tucano and the Decathlon weigh in at just over six pounds with 5 cell 2000 Mah Nimh batteries. I think the GMS 47 will certainly fly it, but don't think you'll be able to get unlimited vertical with it, but it should fly it very scale. The decathlon needs a slow take off, by that I mean increasing speed gradually until the tail comes up, before going full throttle. I have since got a DX7 Tx and set it up with flaperons. Take off and landings are even easier with the flaperons. Even without the flaperon settings the Decathlon gilded in for landing with the the throttle chopped, almost trainer like. I have 10 flights on it and love it. There is a good build thread here, just do a search for Phoenix Super Decathlon. It might be in the scale forum, I can't remember.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 1:59 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: Wing support
[quote]ORIGINAL: Charlie P. I agree. Strip away as much covering from the wing root as will not show in the fuselage & under the bellypan and epoxy on fiberglass. You want to end a snap roll with the same number of wing panels as you started with. [:D] [/quote] Thanks all. Followed your advice and added cloth and epoxy. Should be good to go.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 8:02 AM by Author "billd76"
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RE: 80
[quote]ORIGINAL: Neil123 Build 76 I have a vaccum forming machine that I made some time back myself. It works pretty good on small ''pulls''. However, I have never tried to form a canopy/windshield the size you are trying. How did you make your mold? Thanks for the offer of sending me something. My name and address follows. Let me know what the shipping costs are and I will reimburse you for that and what the cost of the windshield is if it works. Good luck. Neil Watson 512 Rosewood Drive Smithfield, NCÂ 27577 Cell 919-965-1423 [/quote] Neil, I used the orginal canopy for the mold pour. I'm using plaster for the mold material. Lots of tiny air holes in the finished mold. filling them with plaster wall repair mix. It's getting there but not quite ready yet, but close. I built a 20 X 20 vaccum table. It is ready to form, just taking my time making sure the mold is as perfect as I can get it. The shape is perfect. just need to fill in the small imperfections. I had to add a good bit of plaster to the mold once I removed it and some scraping to the the wrinkles left from the original canopy. Should certainly be able to attempt it within the next two days. By the way I was born in West Jefferson, Ashe County. NC
Posted on: 11/3/2009 9:17 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: 80
[quote]ORIGINAL: Neil123 Build76 Other than the width , if the windshield would work I suppose in desperation I could cut 1/4 inch out of the middle of the windshield and gle it back together and hide the line with trim tape. Do you have a way to take a picture of your windshield and e-mailing it to me at <a href=''mailto:fscot123@nc.rr.com''>fscot123@nc.rr.com? Neil123 PS - Richard who started this forum is a friend of mine who started it for me. [/quote] I'm in the process of building a Vaccum forming Machine. It sounds like your measurents are the same as the phoenix. or very close too it. I'm hopefully performing my first atttempt tonight and making a new canopy. If it turns out, I'll send you one. I read some post about some guys that have tried to cut and tape. Either way I'll send you something. PM me with a shipping address.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 12:17 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: WANTED: Warbird movie suggestions
About the only one I do not see it "Dolittle's Raid" more of a Doc than a movie I guess. Hey that just reminded me that I have pictures, that I , yes I took of atomic bomb pit number one on tinian, while I was active duty. One of the best photo's I ever took as a Marine. We are task with cleaning up the runways back in late 79 (I think it was actually Jan of 80. The Seabees planted a bush called tanga-tanga that spread over the runways after the war. Heavy duty bushes with 2 - 3 inch diameter limbs all the way to the ground. Anyway, we got all three runways operational again. It was a cool assignment. Interesting that no one had been to the north end of the Island since the war, until us.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 11:27 AM by Author "billd76"
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RE: c.g. phoenix super decathlon
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mr67Stang [quote]ORIGINAL: billd76 Finished the vaccum table yesterday, hope to do my fist canopy mold tomorrow nightm, will let you know how it turns out. Just not sure if the plastic I got will be big enough, LHS only had 9 X 12 sheets. We'll see. [/quote] Hey, If you can make usable canopies, I will buy one from you[:D] [/quote] Rgr that, still working on getting the mold
Posted on: 11/3/2009 9:37 AM by Author "billd76"
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RE: c.g. phoenix super decathlon
[quote]ORIGINAL: michael wood you are right about it wanting to drop the left wing on take off I think the landing gear should be wider it would be a little easer on the ground for take offs I fly it about half throttle and when I make a turn the tail drops as far as landing it floats in nice and i do keep the speed up a little michael [/quote] For the left wing dip on take off the biggest change was when I ditched the 13X6 and installed the 12.75 X 3.25 prop (I might have the .75 and .25 backwards[:D]) I also throttle up slowly with slight right rudder and a tad elevator, once the tail is up. I hit the juice. Last couple of flights have been perfect, took off as scale as any piklot could do it. Nice, level and just beautiful! I have no trouble with tail drop during turns. Have read that others do and they mix a small amount of rudder with the ailerons to correct it. Good luck with it, hope you get the CG figured out.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 12:58 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: c.g. phoenix super decathlon
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mr67Stang Do not confuse tail heavy with unstable. The Decathlons need to be flown a bit faster than your average trainer. If they get slow they will snap and fall out of the sky in a hurry. I just offer this up as a possibility since you stated your CG was at 85mm. I fly mine with an OS 55ax and an 11x7 3 blade MAS. This is my second Decathlon. My first died a horible death about 3 years ago as my second plane. I thought it was the most ill mannered plane on the planet. Now I fly a wide variety of planes so I decided to get another Decathlon as to not allow it to kick my six[;)] [/quote] I have had no trouble with any snapping (knock on wood). I cut the throttle to idle on final approach with flaperons engaged, and she glides on in for landing. So far I haven't experienced any bad tendencies other than the left torque roll on take off with the 13 X 6 prop. Now that I have switched props, it is a very relaxing plane to fly. Oh and dumbness of my use with the hot air gun, and warping the canopy [:D]. Finished the vaccum table yesterday, hope to do my fist canopy mold tomorrow nightm, will let you know how it turns out. Just not sure if the plastic I got will be big enough, LHS only had 9 X 12 sheets. We'll see.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 9:22 AM by Author "billd76"
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RE: c.g. phoenix super decathlon
that is where I originally had mine. I moved it back to just under ther front of the servo tray and it flew much better.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 5:21 AM by Author "billd76"
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RE: c.g. phoenix super decathlon
Where do you have your Rx Battary? Mine is just under the forward edge of the servo tray. 2000 NiMh five cell. Mine is a tad nose heavy but just a tad and it flies great. thought about readjusting, but the way it's flying, I'm leaving it at 90. I tried a 13 X 6 APC prop and it wanted ot torque roll left on take off. Since I went the 12.25 X 3.75. take offs are straight and landing is as easy as a trainer. Can also hover with the 12.25. I gues all you can do is experiment some. I can't remember what your engine weighs, but that certainly could be why your's seems to be out of balance and mine seems ok. Have you checked the lateral CG as well?
Posted on: 11/1/2009 6:40 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: Does anyone have experience with Phoenix models?
I have the phoenix tucano and super decathlon. Love them both. OS 55 Ax in the Super decathlon and Fox 45BB in the tucano. No issues during either ARF build. Only problem I've had with the Decathlon was my fault. I warped the canopy while using a heat gun to smooth out some wrinkles nn the fuse. I found out the Phoenix doesn't stock just the canopy. You have to order the entire fuselage! Which IMHO doesn't make much sense, as you can buy the side windows seperate, but go figure. Anyway, you might want to check the tower parts express section, to see what is available in case you ever need it, for the model you're thinking of getting. I leared a good lesson on the use of heat guns, and it forced be to take up vaccum forming to make my own canopies. Should have the vaccum table ready for testing later today. I do like the phoenix model line. well built I think.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 12:16 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: c.g. phoenix super decathlon
Didn't use the mac, but have mine set at 90mm and it flys perfect. Seems a tad bit nose heavy while inverted, but other than that it took very little trim and flies true. Initiallly I ahd the CG set at 80, and was too nose heavy. What engine are you running? I have the 55 AX in mine, with a 12.25 X 3.75 APC prop.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 12:05 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: THis Hobby is Doing Funny Things to me...
[quote]ORIGINAL: richardgerardi Yeap right now I am at the office and on the computer fighting the urge to order something from Tower that I probably don't need. [/quote] HA! Me too, acutally thinking about bailing out for the rest of the afternoon and heading the LHS!!
Posted on: 10/30/2009 12:55 PM by Author "billd76"
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RE: 80
[quote]ORIGINAL: Neil123 Thanks for the info. I will measure the width, etc. when I go home from work and let you know. Neil123 [/quote] For your info, the measurements on the seagull W/S are 5 1/2 inches across the top and 7 5/16 from the top edge down to the lower edge. My phoenix is only 5 inches across the top.
Posted on: 10/30/2009 8:10 AM by Author "billd76"
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