RE: Sickle (V-2)
We are having exceptional weather right now and as luck would have it, Archie Stafford was in town. Archie was nice enough to fly my Sickle and make recommendations on little things that need to be done to improve the way it fly's. Thanks again Archie for taking the time to help me with this new build. Regards, -Richard Felkins.
Posted on: 1/25/2012 1:39 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Lightning Build
Jeff, How do I request a copy of your drawings and how much do you want for them? FYI, I escaped the heat in Phx. when I joined the AF in 1974. Regards, -Richard.
Posted on: 12/10/2011 2:59 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
This is the Scorpion S-5030-220 F3A motor on 10S. -Richard.
Posted on: 10/9/2011 4:43 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
The maiden flight went well today, thanks to Steve Dente for the honors. I packed up after 10 or so flights and you know that I am very happy. After all of the work done before me by all of you - the balance worked great on the first flight. The proscribed 2 degrees of down trim and the down lines were straight as an arrow. Thanks for all of the information, it allowed a short build to produce excellent results. -Richard.
Posted on: 10/9/2011 3:29 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
It turns out the prop was a 22x10. I'll pick up some 20x12 and 20x13 options tonight. -Richard.
Posted on: 10/3/2011 9:03 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
OK, all finished, it is ready to fly as far as I can tell. Thanks for the help. -Richard.
Posted on: 10/3/2011 8:40 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
About the canopy mounting system that comes with the kit that I could not figure out. I cut out my own hold down hooks similar to a BVM product used on jets and that took care of the canopy hold down system. -Richard.
Posted on: 10/2/2011 6:08 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
I will be ready to maiden next Sunday. I had a friend over to hold while I checked the motor run on the Scorpion. Drawing 84 amps using an APC 20x10 at around 3200 watts, enough for the Sportsman Pattern. My scale is not that accurate and it was reading just below 11 lbs, but I don't really care. Going back to the garage to check, match and limit throws - set the incidence earlier today. How many degrees of throw on the rudder, ailerons and elevators did most people settle on? -Richard.
Posted on: 10/2/2011 5:37 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
Bob, I was going to square the pilot holes up at some point to get more air flow through the motor. This is one of the few front mounts I have had the pleasure of setting up, and they are just a little easier. -Richard.
Posted on: 9/26/2011 7:20 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
Some additional shots.
Posted on: 9/26/2011 5:45 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
I made some progress on the Sickle over the weekend. -Richard.
Posted on: 9/26/2011 5:39 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
I should be done with my motor mount tonight and can move on to more fun things. Without trying to be redundant, I sure like this plane so far. I should get a couple of pictures up this weekend. -Richard.
Posted on: 9/14/2011 1:08 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
Thanks Mike. I have the landing gear mounted, I am so impressed they include gear with an "aero" shape, nice touch. I'm getting the motor mount setup now and the progress is good with the large open hatch area. The people that went to Haikong 8 years ago and showed them the correct way to build light, strong and also lay down some great covering film really shows. -Richard.
Posted on: 9/12/2011 7:05 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
The BIG box arrived a few hours ago and I can tell you Fed-EX does not know how to read the word "Fra-gee-lay". The cardboard outer box must have been used as the center piece in a kick boxing contest. The inner wood crate was split and half open, but miraculously the contents are so well packed everything seems to have come through unscathed. A quick look at all the parts shows better quality than I can produce and I am very happy with what I have received. It will take me a few weeks to get the plane ready to fly and then I will report what I think about how it all went. -Richard.
Posted on: 9/10/2011 2:40 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mastertech Let me know if you need the firewall template, I can snail mail you one. Tim [/quote] Thanks Tim, I think I have everything that I need except for the receiver and it is on the way too. -Richard.
Posted on: 9/7/2011 7:32 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
[quote]ORIGINAL: mups53  Richard you won't regret it. It is the best value out there right now that's available. Mike [/quote] I was looking at a local pattern plane that was available recently but the timing wasn't right. A small windfall and Chris' incentives made this happen before Christmas this year. All I can say is, "I'm excited about getting the Sickle", it has been a year in the making. -Richard.
Posted on: 9/7/2011 7:12 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
[quote]ORIGINAL: J Lachowski F3AUnlimited has the Sickle on sale for $1349.00. [/quote] The big box is already in route! [:D] -Richard
Posted on: 9/7/2011 6:26 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
Would those who have used a Spektrum receiver in your Sickle please tell me what model and how may satellites you used? Thanks, -Richard.
Posted on: 9/6/2011 8:39 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
[quote]ORIGINAL: burtona Sprktrum AR9000 with 2 satellites and never any problems. Since they made provision for 2 satellites I don't know why you would ever use any less in an expensive plane (or a cheap plane for that mater). The receiver wea mounted on a tray in front of the rudder servo. One 24'' satellite as far back as possible with velcro on the fuselage side, other one mounted on the bottom between the RX and motor batteries Dave Burton [/quote] Thanks Dave
Posted on: 9/6/2011 8:23 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
Chris, It looks like I will be in touch before I leave for Australia and we can time the delivery for after my return. -Richard.
Posted on: 9/23/2010 8:06 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sickle (V-2)
Thanks for taking the time to post and compare the two versions. I emailed Chris about the next container this morning.
Posted on: 9/21/2010 8:11 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: De Ja Vu
I really like it so far, what parts came from what? Is the fuse from the Envision?
Posted on: 9/9/2010 4:49 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: GA GAU-8 Avenger in the A10 Warthog
Teebox, I looked at your Gallery and I know what your MIBO A-10 looks like now, very nice! If you wouldn't mind, can I have more details on this A-10? This is a kit or completely scratch? Thanks, -Richard.
Posted on: 8/16/2010 9:42 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: GA GAU-8 Avenger in the A10 Warthog
Lets see, in 1977 I was stationed at Kadena AFB as a 461. Those were fun times. The A-10 is still my favorite and I'm still looking for a good kit. -RF
Posted on: 8/6/2010 12:55 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sebart Wind S Pro
Mine is on order - I was too late for this batch at Thunder Power. Looks like the next container will arrive in 3 weeks. -Richard.
Posted on: 8/2/2010 10:41 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Gaudius
Subscribed.
Posted on: 7/14/2010 11:04 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: zdz40FAI
Great thread - hoping to see a video soon. I sent you a PM Dick with a few questions if you don't mind. -Richard.
Posted on: 2/29/2008 12:17 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: World Models Spot-On 120
I purchased a Spot-On 120 at the AMA show. Thanks for the information you have posted so far, it is a good read and very helpful. -Richard.
Posted on: 1/14/2008 10:38 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Afterburner effect!
Hi Tor, I sent you a PM also. Very nice project you have there, I like it. Send me an email so we can catch up. We can have lunch the next time you are in San Diego. How are the kids? -Richard.
Posted on: 1/2/2008 10:40 AM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New Yak-54 100cc -- 15 flights later
It is a great flying plane. I am using the standard muffler cans on this one with both battery packs near the back of the canopy hatch for my perferred balance. Aeroworks called me back the next day about the missing screws, unfortunately they are charging me .33 cents each? -RF
Posted on: 11/30/2007 12:51 PM by Author "felkinsr" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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