RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
We just test flew my buddy Jim's CF today and I was very impressed. I have an Ultra Flash and I think that to say the UF is a better plane depends on your flying style. The CF seems more axial and more precise in four point effortless rolls but the UF is faster. Jims has the new Kingtech K-140 and it is awesome. It walks all over my p-120 sx. It starts in half the time. Throttle response is smoother and alot faster and sips fuel. No I don't sell them, just telling it like it is. We were up 7.5 minutes and had a little over 3/4 main tank left all three flights. Also the landings are very manageable. CF and UF... Great jets!
Posted on: 5/7/2011 1:13 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Hey guys Maiden went great! One sweet airplane with no bad habits. The only thing I changed was the amount of flaps for landing. I reduced it down to 3" which may be cut down even more. 200 mph is very easily attainable straight and level clocked with a ( real ) radar gun. Jim
Posted on: 4/15/2011 3:39 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Hey Dave Thanks for the input and it is well received. It would seem that you definitely know the Flashes well. I am a big fan of Carf and was in no way bashing them it's just a minor concern. I have the Comp Arf gee bee and like it alot. With hundreds of hard flights on it I can testify that they make well engineered product. Now, off to the field for the test flight. Jim
Posted on: 4/14/2011 2:20 AM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Hey sailing1 How about some pictures? That's what I was thinking of doing and if yours works well why reinvent the wheel. Thanks Jim
Posted on: 4/13/2011 2:19 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Dubd Thanks and I admit I haven't spent enough time on the CF thread. I'll do some catching up tonight. Jim
Posted on: 4/13/2011 1:53 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Igorcar That is some fine flying! What is that Flash powered with?
Posted on: 4/13/2011 1:39 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Hey Dave I am using the felt clunks in both tanks and the wing tank is completely empty after draining. The main tank however has fuel that you can see up in front. I realize it's probably not a problem causer it's just a little unsettling to drain a tank and still have a pint of fuel sloshing around. Seems like comp arf would have remedied the issue early on. On a different note, I am doing the maiden tomorrow. Overall I am very happy with the plane and would consider it a fine ARF. Jim
Posted on: 4/13/2011 1:31 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
I filled both tanks to capacity and then drained the system through the UAT just as the motor would with plane level and retrieved 88oz of fuel. Pretty poor for a 112oz system. I then dropped the rear of the tank 1/4" and tried the same method again and retrieved 96oz. Better but still not acceptable and that is as far down as the tank can go without hitting the duct. Does anyone make a properly shaped tank? There is just something about unusable fuel that bugs me. Why carry it around? Jim
Posted on: 4/13/2011 12:39 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
Hey Dave (and others), Just finished my Ultra Flash and I have a concern, the plane sits level on the ground and when I test ran it today I noticed the tank was running out so I shut it down. I then drained the rest of the fuel to make sure it was all out. I picked up the nose and another 16 ounces came out. Is this normal, or should I remove the rear brace and drop the rear of the tank? I am running a 120 SX so I need every drop of fuel to count. I guess my question is does the plane fly with a slight nose-up attitude, allowing the tank to drain properly? Jim Record
Posted on: 4/12/2011 3:27 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: WACO YMF
Hey Dave Lookin good. We're going to have a full tent at monster planes, that's for sure. 40x18 ? Now that's a prop. Jim
Posted on: 3/29/2011 1:20 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
I have read through alot of these threads and haven't got a clear picture of the Flash vs Ultra Flash flight characteristics ( knife edge coupling, speed, rough air penitration.) I'll be using a 30lb thrust turbine. Jim
Posted on: 3/24/2011 5:47 AM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: HABU 32?
The nice clean look. I think they did a nice job with the decals I just don't like having the same plane as everyone else. Jim
Posted on: 3/17/2011 12:13 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Viper Jet 2M Pointers/ tips.
I started out with the p80 and then changed to a p120 and love it. Although not much faster it jumps off the runway and will climb like a jet should. My 2 cents, go big! Jim
Posted on: 3/17/2011 10:37 AM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: HABU 32?
I removed mine by just slightly warming the surface with a hair dryer, they came right of with no glue residue at all.
Posted on: 3/17/2011 7:28 AM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: HABU 32?
The Habu seems a little faster now that I have flown it 20 times. I've been told the batteries have to be charged a few times before they come to life. We are now getting speeds around 136 mph ( strange ) I don't think with the stock set up a 45c battery is going to make a difference. I'm pulling 1700 watts and 74.5 amps and after a hard flight my battery is cool as a cucumber. Jim
Posted on: 3/16/2011 2:27 AM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: HABU 32?
I picked up my Habu 32 on Tuesday and flew it this morning and was a bit disappointed in the speed. We put the radar gun on it and saw 111mph and 124 in a dive, not what the factory quotes. Im running 6s 5000 30c batteries and the stock equipment. The plane flies nice and is very stable, so other than the not so blistering speeds all is well. Jim
Posted on: 3/10/2011 2:28 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: WACO YMF
Hey Mike What are the chances you'll be bringing the GP Waco down here? Jim
Posted on: 3/1/2011 3:03 AM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
I was wondering if you had the room to assemble the plane inside. You mentioned getting a new van. Did the new Waco have something to do with that? Looking good... Jim
Posted on: 2/27/2011 12:15 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
Hey Dave (Mogman) Looking great! I would say monster planes is a go for the monster Waco. Have you decided on a paint scheme yet? Jim
Posted on: 2/22/2011 5:40 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
Hey Mogman, How about some pictures and an update on your 40% AMR Waco. Is that Moki 400 ready for an overhaul yet?
Posted on: 2/13/2011 8:11 AM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Congrats... How could we possibly enjoy this punishment as much as we do? Jim
Posted on: 2/5/2011 5:21 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Eagledancer Thanks for the kind words but I have to admit the Gee Bee has bitten me as well. There are some scrapes on the top of the cowl and fin from a slide down the runway on it's back. I leave them there to keep me from getting over confident. Jim
Posted on: 12/20/2010 4:49 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Outstanding!!!
Posted on: 12/20/2010 11:42 AM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Best Crash Excuses
Too slow, too low, inverted and the engine quit. No, REALLY!
Posted on: 11/26/2010 6:45 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
I have 20% on ailerons, 0% on elevators and 30% on rudder. Throws are per plans. Jim
Posted on: 11/22/2010 8:45 AM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Can you take a picture of you plane from the front, back and sides. I think it is a dihedral issue. If you are used to flying an Extra or Yak or any other plane of that type you may be expecting to much from the Gee Bee. This is not a Carden Extra! When I fly my Waco for a while and then jump back on the Gee Bee it scares the pants off me. I will check my dihedral, C/G and a few other things and we can compare. Jim
Posted on: 11/21/2010 5:26 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: AMR 33% Waco YMF-5 Build
That it what this hobby is all about, making people say wow. WOW!!!![size=5][/size]
Posted on: 11/8/2010 5:28 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: AMR 33% Waco YMF-5 Build
Hey Lonnie, When can we get a picture of that beauty outside in the natural light? Jim
Posted on: 11/8/2010 4:06 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: WACO YMF
As good as it gets!! Jim
Posted on: 11/8/2010 3:51 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Black Horse 90 inch Corsair
Hey Guys, I test flew my Corsair this morning. I used a DLE 55, plenty of power and light. ( I had to add 1 1/2 pounds of lead to the nose. ) The plane itself is very nice but the gear is crap. Although it did work fine, I can see it will need a replacement in the near future. Here a video of the first flight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8FEOln7wqw Jim
Posted on: 10/21/2010 6:17 PM by Author "dirtydingus" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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