RE: Tomahawk L39 installation of equipment
Hi Carlos No I did not make the canopy scale, however I make it open by the original hatch. I also insert extra supports to make it more stable I suspect that there is quite some stress on the canopy under flight due to it’s size. I did the same on my SM Viper and it worked very well. Here is what I did, see pics: I throw in some extra pics there for inspiration and motivation[:D] Best regards Dag
Posted on: 9/14/2011 5:48 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Tomahawk L39 installation of equipment
Hi Carlos I'm the owner and builder of the L-39 in [link=http://jetsofnorway.no/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=415]Jets of Norway[/link] forum page, glad you found my tread helpful. If you have any question about the build, I can take more pictures and post here. I still have some installation left before it's ready for maiden. Regards Dag
Posted on: 9/12/2011 4:13 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Futaba Fasst & Carbon Fiber (Yellow Twin F-18)
[quote]ilsan, do you by any chance have a picture of the antenna postition when you had the lockout ? (my friend and I have a couple of UL's here that soon will go in the air, one with FASST and one with Weatronic) [/quote] Hi Carsten, Sorry I don't have any picture here, but I will try to post a picure tomorrow, [quote]That is a good question. I would like to know how Futaba feels
Posted on: 5/12/2011 11:54 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Futaba Fasst & Carbon Fiber (Yellow Twin F-18)
I almost lost my Ultra Lightning 14 days ago in a complete lock out situation. The receiver was placed on its dedicated place at left side on mounting plate with antennas placed with one pointing backwards and the other pointing straight up 90 degree from the other antenna. The plane is pretty loaded with CF in nose section so I insured that the antennas was as far away from the CF areas as possible, that didn’t help much . The plane was a bit far out from me when it went in lock, but not that far away. Luckily the plane went in FS with all control surfaces in neutral so the plane banked very slowly to left and toward the ground, after a few seconds when bank angel was about 50 degree I started to gain control over the plane again and I got it home in one piece. I have now replaced the receiver with a new one on a different location and placed the antennas different, the receiver is elevated up from the mounting plate and one antenna is going down and out of the airframe pointing backwards and the other up in the canopy. No problems so far, however I don’t dare to fly the plane too far away yet in fear for a new lock out situation, it’s very frustrating to be a spectator to your own plane. I believe receiver and antenna positions is very important in planes with much carbon.
Posted on: 5/12/2011 1:17 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Classic vs Ultra Lightning
Hi, I have tested my UL for some flights now and the plane performs excellent with P200.[:)] However, the UL is a glider, has anyone tried to setup with crow mix? I just wonder if elevator needs to be mixed (up or down) together with the crow mix
Posted on: 4/13/2011 6:59 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New Tomahawk Huge L-39 Not long now!
Hi I planning to put a P200SX in mine so I added two extra one litre tanks, I plan to use one for fuel and one for smoke. 6.8 litres should be enough for a 8-9 min flight I think
Posted on: 4/4/2011 11:57 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Castle 100 ICE ESC and 2842 3200KV MB1 settings
Hi Greg Thanks for answer. When I checked the spec on this motor [link]http://www.espritmodel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=12322[/link] it says that motor timing is between 20-25 deg. I don't know if that may be the "Custom 20" setting? I think I will use low timing for a start for safety
Posted on: 6/22/2010 6:44 PM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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Castle 100 ICE ESC and 2842 3200KV MB1 settings
I am new to this EDF stuff and need some help I have just bought a SAPAC Viper with the MB1 motor and Castle 100 ICE ESC with Castle link. I will use 5 cell 3600mAh lipo. The question is what setting should I read in the Castle link page? What timing? When I push Read setting button it stand "Custom 20" is that correct? If other settings need to be changed please advice.
Posted on: 6/19/2010 3:42 PM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Another Skymaster Viper
Here is how I made the smoketank install, 2 litre should do it[;)]
Posted on: 6/6/2010 1:05 PM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9784772

EV5D-5U-PRO question
I have a Airpower EV5D-5U-PRO-ST that not showing pressure in the display. The valve works perfect in manual mode, but since the pressure show 0 PSI the failsafe steps inn so I can’t use it with my transmitter. The breaks works perfect with my transmitter, even with pressure showing 0 PSI Look at picture; that is what my display shows with pressure in my air tanks. Is there any fault with my valve? Or am I missing something?
Posted on: 3/6/2010 5:45 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: lighting system for jets
[link]http://www.optotronix.de[/link]
Posted on: 11/1/2009 5:22 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Another Skymaster Viper
The rudder is no problem to get 45 mm, but the aileron seems to be more difficult. It stops at 16mm downward on both sides. I probably have to dremel the edge underneath to get more throw.
Posted on: 10/22/2009 8:34 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Another Skymaster Viper
I finally got my Viper and it looks great![:D] Do you Viper people use the factory throw recommendations? 1. Elevator 20mm 2. Rudder 25mm 3. Aileron 15mm 4. Flaps take off 15 degrees 5. Flaps landing 45 degrees
Posted on: 10/22/2009 8:12 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Another Skymaster Viper
[quote]My viper is finally finished (production), so I should be able to start on the build in one or two weeks [/quote] My viper was finish production 3 weeks ago, nothing received yet [:o]
Posted on: 10/14/2009 4:08 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2 to 3 blade prop help
http://www.zingerpropeller.com/_2_blade_.htm
Posted on: 7/18/2008 3:20 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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20 AWG servo wire bulk?
Does anyone know where to find bulk rolls with 20-22 AWG servo wire? Not the small bulk with 10' to 100' I looking for 500' to 1000' length!
Posted on: 7/16/2008 4:26 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Scale water rudder for ESM Cessna 185
Does anyone know where I can get retractable water rudders for a ESM Cessna 185?
Posted on: 6/22/2008 6:56 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: small air quick disconnects
The Robart Shut Off Disconnects might be a good choice for you! http://www.dreamworksrc.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=46&products_id=506 Regards Dag
Posted on: 2/19/2008 5:15 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 6V NICD Battery for Weatronic?
Thank you Gerhard So there is no problem to use 5 cell NICD batteries in my plane? My setup is 2 x 2400 Mha 5 Cell Sanyo Batteries. Dag
Posted on: 1/17/2008 8:57 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Weatronic Support Forum"
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6V NICD Battery for Weatronic?
Hi Can I use 6V NICD batteries for my weatronic receiver and can I adjust the switchover voltage to lower than 5,7V ? regards Dag
Posted on: 1/16/2008 2:57 PM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Weatronic Support Forum"
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RE: x-treme jets Dragon
Yes[:)], Speaking of cold weather, I will try to arrange a small jet meeting at Notodden in the end of january or beginning of february, hope you Jets of Norway guys will come too
Posted on: 12/23/2007 5:21 PM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: x-treme jets Dragon
Hmm....Seems that I need to get me a couple off heavy NICD batteries instead of Lipo’s
Posted on: 12/23/2007 5:09 PM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: x-treme jets Dragon
Hi Christian Do you have any counterweight at all in the nose, or just the batteries?
Posted on: 12/23/2007 4:35 PM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: x-treme jets Dragon
Hi Christian Can you please also post some pics of your radio setup, I will have to put 400 gram in the nose to get balance even after I maid a cockpit[:o] I will use a P120 and don't want to put to much dead weight in it. Regards Dag
Posted on: 12/23/2007 12:22 PM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: x-treme jets Dragon
The quality it's fine, and its seems to be a solid plane. DREMEL its a must for building ( as always [:)]) All parts fits nice together and the finish is very good. However, most of the hardware was missing when I got it[&o] but Anton sent me a hardware package with express so now everything is fine. I using a JETCAT P120SE turbine and hope that is enough ( the plane is little bit heavy) And I will have to put a lot of counterweight in the nose; CG is now 9 cm behind. Some more pics
Posted on: 12/21/2007 4:35 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: x-treme jets Dragon
I'm just finish with my Dragon in Blue Angel scheme.[:D] Really look forward to the first flight next week if temperature allows ( it’s –16C here now[:-] ) I also maid a cockpit, what to you think?
Posted on: 12/21/2007 4:06 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jet Wheels and bearings
I have L/G from Skymaster and they have ballbearing on their wheels. No problem with that so far
Posted on: 12/14/2007 11:37 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: This will be my first EDF (F-20)
I talk to mr. Dirk at Airpower today and confront him with the underpowered F-20 I got. He said that he had sold 400 pcs of this aircraft and never got the feedback that it was underpowered. So when I told him that I barely was able to take of on 150meter hard surface runway and stalled on climb out, he reply with this: We can't understand your accident reason I reply: It was underpowered! He reply Nope, It flies on the video on my site! [:@][:@][:@][:@][:@] What more can I say? It’s not easy to argue with person like that!
Posted on: 11/22/2007 6:19 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: This will be my first EDF (F-20)
Thanks for reply guys. I bought the complete package from here: http://www.airpowernet.com/twe/product_info.php?products_id=562 After what you are saying I got the wrong setup here. I thought this was the appropriate setup for this plane after watching this video http://www.airpowernet.com/upload_img/video_product/F20PRO.wmv The motor, fan, battery and ESC are still OK after the crash. Which of them should I replace to get more power and from where can I buy it? If you got any suggestions for a new EDF plane where I can use my 70mm setup please comment. Maybe give the EDF a second chance [;)]
Posted on: 11/20/2007 1:47 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: This will be my first EDF (F-20)
Well, I used almost 150 meter of runaway and the climbing angel was probably less than 10 degrees. It really struggles to reach 20 meters and when I had to turn the plane back towards me it just stalled out. The plane never got the speed needed for flying. My setup was: • AirPower OM480-2350Kv Out-runner Motor x 1 • AirPower AP700DF 70mm Ducted Fan Unit x 1 • AirPower 4s1p-2200-14.8V Battery x 1 It really sucks when this happens but this is a [:@] part of this hobby. Regards Dag
Posted on: 11/19/2007 5:53 AM by Author "ilsan" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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