RE: Flaps
Flaps are designed to change the airfoil curve for increased lift on takeoff and landings, not to be air brakes like on a jet. Using anymore than the recommended settings just changes their function from creating lift to creating drag.
Posted on: 9/14/2012 7:47 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)
This is the only switch I use in my giant scale and turbines. Never had a problem. www.fromeco.org/products/04frcwo-430b/
Posted on: 9/4/2012 3:51 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)
Please add me to the roster. I have a TF GS P-40 with a DA-50r almost ready to maiden. Just need to balance and make final check of all systems. I will add pictures later.
Posted on: 9/4/2012 8:55 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Elan Has Arrived!
I thought they might be used to install fixed gear, if you don't install retracts. Just a guess, I did' not find a use for them.
Posted on: 8/29/2012 3:59 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: KingTech K-80
No problems with the K80. Starts everytime and runs great. More than enough power for the Elan (at least at my altitude - Mississippi is less than 500 ft msl at most points).
Posted on: 8/28/2012 9:55 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: KingTech K-80
I mounted mine about two inches back from the rear edge of the shroud. So far, no burns or scorch marks on the fuse.
Posted on: 8/28/2012 7:24 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Need Sprint wing tube!!!
I have one, (one of the only surviving parts of my Sprint) PM me an offer.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 2:34 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
On a rear mounted carb, you would have to cut a hole in the firewall which would extend the velosity stack out of the cowl area. Would that not help?
Posted on: 8/1/2012 7:50 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[/quote] You have two choices, restrict the inflow by baffling the intake or use the diaphragm snorkel into the fuselage...they both will work. [/quote] Has anyone tried a velocity stack to help with the air flow? http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/TBMVS-S.html
Posted on: 8/1/2012 7:25 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Boomerang Sprint Build Thread!
There has been some discussion about the proper CG on the other Elan thread. Check here for more info: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11156284
Posted on: 7/17/2012 3:08 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Boomerang Sprint Build Thread!
For sale - an almost new set of DreamworksRC Pro-Link retracts and struts for the Boomerang Sprint. Check out details here: www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm SOLD
Posted on: 7/17/2012 3:03 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Elan Has Arrived!
Goose, thanks for the suggestion. I admit the CG is a little nose heavy. I set it to the manufacturer's recomendation and then added a little weight to be on the safe side. From the CG you use, I am way nose heavy. I will leave the nose gear alone and try moving the CG back to balance on the mains as you and several others have stated works well. Again, I appreciate all the tips and help and (as soon as the rain stops) will let you know how it does.
Posted on: 7/15/2012 5:17 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Elan Has Arrived!
Thanks everyone for the tips and suggestions. I would like to get in touch with Alan and ask him what he designed the nose incidence to be. Having no plans with the kit leaves you guessing. Can some of you post the measurement between the ground and the bottom of the fuselage? This would give me a better idea as to whether I am in the right ball park.
Posted on: 7/15/2012 8:16 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Elan Has Arrived!
I checked the specs on the Dreamwork's gear and the nose strut is suppose to be 5.5", which it is. The original shim is actually 3/4" rather the the 1/2" I stated before. I think I will add another 3/4" under the gear and see it that will help it. Has anyone actually put a level on the fuselage to see how much negative their Elan might be? How close to level does it really need to be?
Posted on: 7/14/2012 4:48 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Elan Has Arrived!
I know this has been addressed somewhere in this thread but I can't seem to find it so I'll ask it again ... I am using DreamworksRC Pro-Link landing gear in my Elan. The nose gear seems to be a little short and, although I have added a 1/2" shim under it, I am still about 1 1/2" from being level. The plane seems to take a longer time to get to speed and rotate than other Elans that I have seen. Do most of you fly with negative incidence in the nose? I would like to have it level but adding another 1 1/2" under the gear will just about bring the gear outside of the fuselage.
Posted on: 7/14/2012 12:57 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The Ultimate Jet Modeller accessory now available!!!!
Here is the new Dreamworks "Jet Pick" storage case. Designed to provide quick access to you pick tool, it also fits snuggly into your fieldbox. Should be priced around $49.95.
Posted on: 7/7/2012 9:39 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: KingTech K-80
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jetpilot24 This is used for manual cool down and to blow out any excess kero in the event of a failed wet start. [/quote] So ... would it be a good idea to leave the throttle up for a few seconds on normal starts in order to blow out any residual fumes before pulling it down to initialize the start-up sequence?
Posted on: 7/3/2012 11:04 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
I was installing my retracts today (Robart #150 as recommended) and found that I had to add a 1/8" shim to the bottom of the landing gear blocks to allow the retracts to fold flat. Has anyone else had to do this?
Posted on: 6/30/2012 7:27 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Help building first plane
You need to get with the guys at your local RC club in Brookhaven. They will be able to help you with your project. They usually fly at the airport on the weekends.
Posted on: 6/5/2012 1:40 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: KingTech K-80
The only difference is that you need to put the "Y" connector in after the fuel pump and run fuel to both the 4mm fuel port and 3mm gas port on the K80. You will need to use a higher volltage battery with kero start. I have found a 9.9 volt A123 to work well. Otherwise, the setup is as the manual shows.
Posted on: 6/1/2012 6:31 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Where is the best place to buy A123 Batteries these days?
Sorry, I stand corrected. An A123 is a type of Lithium Ion battery. I can't, however, after a seaching the internet, find any connection between OlevinPower and A123 Systems except the statement from Hobby King that the OlevinPower battery is made by A123. Hopefully, this is true because the price is right!
Posted on: 4/11/2012 2:04 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Where is the best place to buy A123 Batteries these days?
The new ones are described as "OlevinPower Lithium Ion Single Cell", not the same as A123. A123s are only made by A123 Systems and would be branded as such. Strange that there are made by a different manufacturer but have the same model #. Lithium Ion is old technology. Also the new one shows a 30c rating. A123s are rated at 60c.
Posted on: 4/11/2012 1:08 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Where is the best place to buy A123 Batteries these days?
[quote]ORIGINAL: VF84sluggo Aren't A123 batteries the same as LiFe batteries? Sluggo [/quote] Originally Posted by WrongWayRC: "LifePo4 is a battery chemistry. Some people refer to them as LIFE batteries for short. A123 is also the same chemistry but goes further by incorporating nano technology in the cathode where the power charge comes in on charge and goes out on discharge.... So all A123 packs (in 1100 and 2300 size) are Nano Tech and also have LIFE chemestry, but other LIFE or LIFEPo4 packs that are not from this manufacturer do not have the nano technology. Nano tech uses partical size that is less than 100 nanometers. Regular battery chemestry uses matereial that is 5 and 20 micrometers (5000 and 20000 nanometers - over 100 times nanoscale. Imagine cutting an onion into quarters.... then imagine mincing that same onion as finely as possible....Which will be more effective in making your eyes water? Which will have more surface area? In batteries, more surface area allows the current to flow out and in more easily. Some will say that LIFE is all we need in our planes.... in a way it is true and certainly depends on application. I have noticed that when recharging A123 as compared to Life that the current flows at 100% on recharge in the A123 until it reaches 100% capacityand then does a short balance if needed (Using Cellpro Chargers) but with LIFE on the same charger the current will flow to 90% and then take some time to come up to 100% and finish off... It is only the difference of maybe less than 10 minutes... but certainly shows how the first battery is working more easily in transferring the stored energy."
Posted on: 4/11/2012 7:47 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Fortunately this does not take any talent, just put the servos in the body kit and program the controller.
Posted on: 3/27/2012 1:47 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
I also bought a Dragon WWII P-40 pilot and am in the process of antimating him. I purchased an animatronic kit from Churchill Creations that will allow me to have him wave and look around. The animation is controlled by a small servo controller that can be programmed with the desired movements and then looped. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xQQ7oJd06t8#! Servo controller: http://www.robotshop.com/pololu-micro-maestro-6-channel-usb-servo-controller-assembled.html Check out their web site: http://www.churchillcreations.co.uk/animatronics.html
Posted on: 3/27/2012 1:09 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TBM Shock Jet
Pilot error - stop the video at the moment of impact and you can see the right wing tip hit the power lines.
Posted on: 3/22/2012 8:48 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: what methods du you use to balance your jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dr Honda I did see and hear of a method where you hang the model up on the nose and tail on a pulley ? thanks Andy [/quote] Check this : http://www.nswsas.com.au/Images/Vanessa%20CG%20Machine.pdf
Posted on: 1/26/2012 7:49 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZMU3&P=ML
Posted on: 1/23/2012 8:45 AM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
This is the guy that I found for my P-40. Found him on eBay for a great price. Since this is a "retired" figure, it is a little pricey but if you look around you may find one that is affordable. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragon-WWII-Pearl-Harbor-US-Army-Air-Force-P-40-Pilot-Lt-George-Taylor-/110807376163?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cca26123
Posted on: 1/12/2012 4:56 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TBM Shock Jet
Actually, the ShockJet flies great on a P60-P70 size engine. I have a JetCat P80 in mine and it is a little overkill. You will have to do some cutting to get it to fit. I also have a Kingtech K80F in my Boomerang Elan and it is an excellent engine - most bang for the buck - and I think it will fit the ShockJet with out any modifications.
Posted on: 12/26/2011 12:00 PM by Author "jblloyd" in the forum "RC Jets"
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