RE: TF P 51 1/5 scale kit built
Very nicely done model. What are you using for power, what brand muffler and how much does the plane weigh? Thanks, Ed
Posted on: 6/12/2013 5:43 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Wanted Jet Mach 60
Bob: Might try sending Bob Leserve at Laser-Design-Services.com an e-mail and see if he has one or knows someone who has one available. Some have criticized the Jet Mach (ugly, no retracts, too simple, etc.) but I have a Jet Mach 60 and I really like it. It flies very well for someone that is new to turbines (not jets or RC flying). I find it very forgiving and it is exactly what I wanted in an entry level turbine trainer. I am sure other models fly very well but I am hapy with mine. Ed
Posted on: 5/31/2013 7:27 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Hatori header and exhaust to suit Atlanta 60
[quote]ORIGINAL: stuntflyr  Thanks Ed, couldn't get that page to load before. Chris... [/quote] Chris: Try this. Go to www.escomposites.com Select products, then CF pipes, then glow,then 2 cycle. I believe that the pipe you want is the ES2C60. The last two numbers are the engine size (i.e. 46 for .46, 60 for .60, 120 for the OS 120AX, etc.) On thing I have noticed is that if I try to click on the link as shown on the RCU post, the server times out and you get message that "This page can not be displayed". The easiest thing to do is to just type in the link on your browser. Ed Update: Chris, after making the post, I clicked on the link displayed in the post and all worked well.
Posted on: 5/21/2013 5:46 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Hatori header and exhaust to suit Atlanta 60
[quote]ORIGINAL: stuntflyr  Do they make glow pipes still? No pictures of them on their website, but that doesn't always mean much. Thanks, Chris... [/quote] Chris: Here is a link: http://www.escomposites.com/2%20cycle.htm I have some of these for my OS 160 and really like them. Ed
Posted on: 5/20/2013 6:24 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: New ARSON 153mm EDF For Byron jets
[quote]ORIGINAL: b.bixel Looks like a lot of clearance (maybe too much) between the fan and shroud? Regards, Bart [/quote] Bart: It is just sitting in the shroud. I will mount the motor mount bracket and the motor when I get the unit. Ed
Posted on: 5/20/2013 6:01 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Byron F-16 Turbine Conversion
Trev: Mig has been on the back burner for a while. I have been and EDF guy for a while and recently bought a used turbine so I have been working to finish the plane. Additionally, I got the Mig as a test bed for a new 6" fan (direct replacement for the Byron's) that a friend of mine is working on. The fan is also on the back burner while his work takes him away from the project and we find a company that can produce it for him. Here are a few photos of my turbine trainer. Also, I have finished a nitro planes Falcon 120 EDF with my own conversion Dynamax fan and Scorpion motor and am working on an AMD Hawk for Turbax fan. Will get back to the Mig later this year. However, I have to decide if I want to repair my 120"span A-10 or work on the Mig. [:)] Ed
Posted on: 5/15/2013 2:45 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Greater Southwest 2012 Waco Texas
The Arizona guys came over and brought a fleet of planes. Nice to meet the guys you see posting on the forums. Photos are of their planes. They had more but didn't get photos. Ed
Posted on: 9/8/2012 7:47 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Greater Southwest 2012 Waco Texas
More Photos. F-86 is JHH model with Jet Cat P-70.
Posted on: 9/8/2012 7:44 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Greater Southwest 2012 Waco Texas
Here are a few more photos. Got one of Rich Uravitch and Greg Moore solving the problems of the world [:D] One of Vernons Cougar. Ed
Posted on: 9/8/2012 7:36 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Greater Southwest 2012 Waco Texas
I got to go up to Waco on Thursday and Friday. Talked to some old friends and got a few photos. Ed
Posted on: 9/8/2012 7:32 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: falcon 120
Mike: My "assembly manual" shows the CG to be 330mm or 13 inches aft of the leading edge at the root. Ed
Posted on: 8/30/2012 7:17 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: New ARSON 153mm EDF For Byron jets
Joe: I think this is a wonderful idea. I am interested in your projected power with various motors mentioned above. It appears as though the initial testing with the motors mentioned above is yet to be performed. Is this correct? If so, when do you think you might have some test results? Do you plan to share the data on this thread? The kinds of things I think many are interested in are: 1. Power out on 12 and 14 S with each/or some of the motors above. 2. Amps/current draw with these motors on the 12 and 14S configuration 3. Efflx velocity for given tail pipe exhasut diamaters for the motors tested 4. Weight for fan with 6, 9 and 18 blades 5. Projected price for the fan assembly Thanks for the effort and looking forward to the test results. Ed
Posted on: 8/20/2012 4:40 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: TALON EXTREME by Randy Hicks Designs
Randy: Wonderul job. Beautiful plane. You have come a long way in just a few years. Wish you the best with it. Ed
Posted on: 6/30/2012 7:22 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: MY Foam Cutter Power Supply Build
Jim: I believe that AS&S is Aircraft Spruce and Specialty. www.aircratspruce.com. If not them Matt will chime in. Ed
Posted on: 6/18/2012 11:17 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Who is Kitting/Producing the SL-1
Guys: Thanks very much for the info. I will contact Jim to see about production plans. Ed
Posted on: 6/12/2012 3:55 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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Who is Kitting/Producing the SL-1
After reading the posts from Kruzer regarding identification of an unknow pattern plane and finally identifying it as a Geoff Combs SL-1, I was wondering if anyone is offering this plane is some sort of kit/short kit form? I had one about 6 or 8 years ago and loved it. Unfortunately I lost mine due to dumb thumbs. I would build another if I could find one Ed
Posted on: 6/12/2012 7:36 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Pattern Planes in Mothballs
Kruzeer: Congrats. I am sure you will love the plane, I did. Ed
Posted on: 6/11/2012 6:47 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Pattern Planes in Mothballs
[quote]ORIGINAL: burtona [quote]ORIGINAL: edwarda10pilot Dave: My SL-1 had the same hatch on the bottom of the fuse. I used this access hatch to install one of the MK bellcranks that allowed me to drive both elevator halves with single servo. This bellcrank allowed me to install the elev. servo forward in the fuse near the wing TE. I also collocated the rudder servo next to the elevator servo
Posted on: 6/10/2012 3:18 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Pattern Planes in Mothballs
Kruzer: I believe that it is an SL-1. I have attached a few photos of the one I built about 6 years ago. You need to build it. I had a YS 120 in it and it was (still feel that it is) the best flying pattern plane I ever had. If you look at the photos of mine you can just make out the fillets for the stab (like your fuse) and if you check the chin cowl they look very much the same. Incidentally, I installed incidence adjusters in both the wing and stab. Wonderful plane. I wish someone was offering them as I would build another in a heartbeat. Ed
Posted on: 6/10/2012 2:29 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Pattern Planes in Mothballs
Dave: My SL-1 had the same hatch on the bottom of the fuse. I used this access hatch to install one of the MK bellcranks that allowed me to drive both elevator halves with single servo. This bellcrank allowed me to install the elev. servo forward in the fuse near the wing TE. I also collocated the rudder servo next to the elevator servo. I opted not to install the servos in the rear of the fuse for balance reasons. I really believe it is an SL-1. Ed
Posted on: 6/10/2012 2:27 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Aussie1: Thanks for the file. I opened it and the guy really did a wonderful job. Gave me some ideas for my next Falcon. On a related note, I need to see if anyone can help me. I have been flying one of the Nitro Plane Falcon 120's as a Dynamax powered edf. This past weekend I had a midair with a small electric plane. The wings, tail and booms are damaged but repairable however, the fuse is a write off. I need to see if anyone has a new or used Falcon 120 fuse (don't care about color) that they are willing to sell. I will take a used/damaged fuse as long as it is repairable. I have posted in the classified but it was suggested that I also post here. Thanks, Ed
Posted on: 5/30/2012 5:00 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Central Texas Jet Rally
Gus: When and where is your event? Ed Valls
Posted on: 5/21/2012 4:48 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Central Texas Jet Rally
All: Called Dawn at Midway and all of the $63 rooms at America's Best Value Inn in Manor TX are gone. Best the property can do is $80. I am going to look around and see what else is available. Ed
Posted on: 5/16/2012 11:49 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Central Texas Jet Rally
Bob/Danno: I will be up on Friday to say hi to all of the usual suspects and renew old friendships. See you guys ina few days. Ed
Posted on: 5/16/2012 8:11 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: K&B 1.00 DF vs OS 91VR-DF
I have run the OS 77 and 91, K&B 82 and the K&B 100. The OS was superior to both the K&B's. As stated previously,more reliable idle but most of all, better transition. I ran the OS91 in an old Balsa USA Delta with a pipe and prop.I ran a 12x8 cut to 11x8 and it ran very well. The ducted fan pipe will work well but you just need to find the right prop to get the engine in the correct rpm range (need to be in the high teens or low 20K range). If the K&B 100 in NIB and has never been run, then you need to take the engine apart and ensure there are no metal shavings inside. One of the problems we encountered with the 100's was a lack of quality control and some had metal shavings inside. The other thing that was a problem with the 82 and100's was that the carb was not quite right. The carb would not let the engine transition quite right. My solution was to take an OS91 DF carb and install it into the K&B 100. If you are working on the K&B 82 then use the OS 65 or 77 DF carb. The barrel on the OS is metric and the K&B obviously is not. The OS carb is just slightly undersize for the K&B. My solution was to take an aluminum Coke can and cut a small strip (the width of the barrel) and long enough to make one wrap around the barrel. I cut the can, wrapped the aluminum around it (only one revolution).I applied a little silicone to the aluminum and the barrel of the carb and then installed the entire assembly into the back of the K&B. Then tighten the pinch bolt and you are finished. This combo served me very well. In fact, I still have 6 of the OS 91's, three OS 77's one KBV 82 and a K&B 82 if anyone is interested in one. Ed
Posted on: 1/16/2012 8:47 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: ANYONE GOT A NICE TEST RIG AND SOFTWARE TO TEST SOME NEW EDF'S?
Wayne: Can you be a little more specific as to what you are looking for in terms of data collection. I have an Eagle Tree system and a couple of small test benches for 127mm and below. A larger test banch could be fabricated. I also have access to a friend that has a lot of fluid dynamics background and full scale turbine design background. You can send me a PM or e-mail. E-mail preferred. edwarda10pilot@aol.com I also have some plans for some large jets that were originally designed around a 7.5" fan that never materialized. One of the jets is a 115" span A-10, an 85" long F-16 2 seater and an 85" span F-9F Panther. These planes could probably benefit from teh larger fan. Ed
Posted on: 12/18/2011 8:31 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Lightning Build
Guy et al: I agree, I need to add my love. I met Jeff at the 2011 Nationals and I must say that he and Tim Taylor were wonderful to talk to and just great guys. After returning to San Antonio, I e-mailed Jeff and the drawing files were in my inbox post haste. Nothing but the kindest of words for Jeff. As you say, true gentleman and I am greatful for his service to our country.[:D] thanks Jeff. Ed
Posted on: 11/29/2011 7:03 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Lightning Build
Jeff: Thanks very much. They are quite helpful. Ed
Posted on: 9/28/2011 5:21 AM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Lightning Build
Jeff: Congrats, hope to see some of these at the events. My build has slowed down considerably. I got the fuse built and am finishing the sheeting on the bottom. Could you post some photos of the internal set up you used for your battery mount/tray. Thanks, Ed
Posted on: 9/24/2011 2:31 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Who's going to Ft. Worth (Benbrook) SPA on Sep 17th?
Blake/Tim Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I have another pattern contest in Frisco that weekend. Perhaps next time. I will try to find another SPA event in TX early next year. I will look at the SPA site. thanks, Ed
Posted on: 9/19/2011 7:38 PM by Author "edwarda10pilot" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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