RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
You may want to consider on moving the CG all the way back of the range that will help a lot to slow the plane down on landing and you still have a fast plane if you want it to be fast. The picture of the plane that i posted is a Tower Hobbies Kaos 60 which it is a Ultra Sport on the inside anyway I have the CG on the very back end of the range so give it a try and let us know what you got.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 6:39 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
. Fallingleaf 76. Yukonflier 77. rcjim000 78. goonybird1 79. rglgatortail 80. Latebreaker 81. Tango juliet
Posted on: 5/15/2013 4:38 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
. RoyR 74. Red Jeepster 75. Fallingleaf 76. Yukonflier 77. rcjim000 78. goonybird1 79. rglgatortail 80
Posted on: 8/25/2012 8:19 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
Thanks Thom I appreciate your info. Yeah go back to the last post I made and look for the last number issued and put the next number in your signature and I will then update the list and dont forget to message me that you got that number so I dont miss it like I have done before.
Posted on: 8/25/2012 5:05 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
Hey Thom thanks for the reply but you didnt really answer my questions... 1. Did you build that? 2. Do you have the model number of the retracts that is used on your plane?
Posted on: 8/25/2012 6:00 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
I hope it is ok that i can post a few pictures of my build progress but this build maybe the same from which you all know but there is one tiny difference so my question to all of you is can you guess what the differece is? A little hint is that Tower Hobbies sold this in a kit form but not as a Ultra Sport although it is a US in the build and appearance. Second hint is that Tower Hobbies also sold this kit in a fourty and sixty size just like the current fourty and sixty size US.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 8:09 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
[quote]ORIGINAL: thom25 Hello everyone, Just found this thread. I have been flying a US60 I built for two years. Mine is powered by the OS .75AX and uses Spring Air retracts. I love how it flies! Thom [/quote] Hey Thom that is a pretty neat color scheme did you do that? Can you show a picture of the bottom of the plane? What model of retracts are you using?
Posted on: 8/24/2012 8:01 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
In my experience with retracts and grass is unless the grass is practically golf course smooth you will not be happy with retracts. Grassy terrain and retracts usually dont mix because when you land you could can will or wont bend the landing gear wire every time you land not to mention if you didnt quite build in the retract rails to take that kind of punishment you could be looking at a landing that would rip out the retract rails. If you are staying with retracts dont use the rib doublers that the kit comes with I suggest on replacing them with 1/4 or 5/16 plywood and notch the new ply doublers to lay the rails in the notches and hard wood tri stock. Next you will have to work on super smooth landings. I suggest that you use the Robart 510 rs set of retracts those seem to be a better choice for a sixty size plane. Good luck and have fun.
Posted on: 8/12/2012 3:14 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Venus II
[quote]ORIGINAL: proparc What is the wingspan and square inch area of the Venus II wing? Thanks [/quote] Wingspan: 66 in [1675 mm] Wing Area: 866 sq in [55.9 dm2] Weight: 8.5–9.5 lb [3860–4310 g] Wing Loading: 22.5–26 oz/sq ft [69–79 g/dm2] Length: 69.5 in [1675 mm] Radio: 4-channel, 6 servos Engine: .61–.91 cu in [10–15cc] two-stroke, .91–1.2 cu in [10–20cc] four-stroke
Posted on: 8/11/2012 10:02 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Need engine advice for a big-un
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gray Beard To show you a good deal on a Super Tigre, I gave away a 20!! Under powewred fuel hogs. If you have to pay the shipping cost you over paid. [/quote] I take it you dont like Super Tigres? I have a lot of respect for them and myself as well as my dad are the only ones in my club that can tune them and run them. Under powered fuel hogs? I dont have any experience with anything bigger than the 2300 or the 1.4 and that motor is a Hoss meaning that this motor will move my Ultra Sport 1000 at nice speed and unlimited vertical, but i dont know what the thrust is on this motor one day I will have to find out. The 30cc motor that i was referring to is a 30cc engine that my fellow flyer dont like glow engines and went to gas powered but before he took out the motor from the Great Planes Giant U Can DO it had unlimited vertical and would hover said plane at just about half throttle. Now the fuel economy was somewhere in the 2 ounces a minute neighborhood which is about the same as a DA 150 but costs from gas per min verses glow fuel per minute yeah that is the difference but no gas engine will produce the power that a glow engine of the same displacement will guaranteed.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 5:29 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Need engine advice for a big-un
I suppose if you must you can get you your saito 1.80 engine that you have been looking at and it will fly the plane in a non 3D fashion. That saito 1.80 will get the plane in the air and will do all kinds of wifferdeals but dont expect long vertical lines, the plane will run out of steam on the vertical with the saito 1.80. What about the saito 2.20? If that price tag is not within your price range then yeah you will need to consider a DLE 30 or wait till late august to get the DLE 35. Also consider looking around Youtube to see if anyone else has the plane that you are wanting to get to see how they have theirs set up and see if they talk about what engine they are using so there is some food for thought. Good luck. PM me if you wanna consider a 30cc Super Tigre two stroke with pitts muffler I'll make you a good deal and any questions that you may have about the motor.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 3:25 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
Did you call Tower Hobbies to see if they have the US 40 canopy? Just because the web site dont show for the 40 size dont mean they dont have one. Contact your hobby shop to see if they have a different supplier so good luck. I dont see why you cant cut down a 60 size canopy I never tried it but the sixty size is only $11.00 so that aint bad in my opinion. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=+&FVSEARCH=%3CB%3Eultra%3C%2FB%3E+%3CB%3Esport%3C%2FB%3E
Posted on: 8/1/2012 3:04 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
. Yukonflier 77. rcjim000 78. goonybird1 79. rglgatortail 80. Latebreaker 81. Tango juliet 82
Posted on: 6/24/2012 1:55 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
. Yukonflier 77. rcjim000 78. goonybird1 79. rglgatortail 80. Latebreaker 81. Tango juliet 82. Saito18
Posted on: 6/22/2012 10:20 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
[quote]ORIGINAL: Twin_Flyer Surprised im not on the list, I do own a US 1000... Must have missed requesting a number... Bill S. [/quote] I am very sorry if I missed your request for a number Twin Flyer, I updated my previous post with your number so if you would please put it in your signature.
Posted on: 6/13/2012 3:54 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
. rglgatortail 80. Latebreaker 81. Tango juliet 82. Saito18 83. hafidy 84. RR24 85. mechdrew 86. siko_flyer
Posted on: 6/13/2012 3:52 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
[quote]ORIGINAL: Twin_Flyer Anyone try a DLE 20 in the US 60? Too much/heavy for it? Just wondering... Bill S. [/quote] Yeah that is a 20 cc engine I would bet you would have balance problems to start and then with that DLE 20 you are gonna have prop clearance problems but this is my opinion. If you are curious to use a gas engine for this plane how about a JBA 15cc engine. This engine use to be available over at valley view rc but their web site shows its out of stock. Basically the JBA 15cc is a .90 cu in engine which will turn a 14 thru a 15 size props ranges and this engine should not give you prop clearances if you go with a tail dragger. There is another company that takes a Super Tigre .90 engine and turns it into a gas engine but the engine is a Super Tigre .90 at its core so check around and good luck.
Posted on: 6/13/2012 1:32 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Venus II
[quote]ORIGINAL: maynardrupp If you want to use an OS120AX, look at my MAC muffler setup. This fits the cowling much better than a pitts. I used an OS exhaust extension then sawed it in half to get the muffler in the right place. I flat filed the edge and bought the correct length screws. I replaced that plastic tube in the photo with an aluminum angled tube tha MAC sells to fit that muffler. [/quote] Do you think it would be possible that you can take me a bunch of pictures of this set up with the cowling off? Is this the same muffler that is on tower part number 6990? or Tower stock number LXSXF2? What about the exhaust ext? If you can find time take me some pictures and post them here if you would please.
Posted on: 5/31/2012 9:26 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Slow CA
Thus the reason of the block icon at the bottom of a person that makes a post, i have several people on block so i dont see their posts
Posted on: 5/27/2012 10:46 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Slow CA
[quote]ORIGINAL: FlyingTgr6  I was wondering if it were to be a good idea to substitute Elmer's wood glue for slow CA. It's for the main spar on an LT-40. [/quote] If you are going to join the root ends of each wing panel then no you cannot use CA glue for that you will need 20 or 30 minute epoxy. But if you are just building the wing as in laying and pinning the spar to the building table and then setting the ribs on the spars well this is where you can either use elmers wood glue or CA this is purely for which one you choose to use but either glue is fine. The other builders speak of "brittle glue joints" well I have no idea what they are talking about, yes CA glue goes into the pours of the wood this is how CA "kicks off and cures" and builds the strong joint between the two joined wood pieces. I have a Great Planes Ultra Sport 60 that I built back in 1991 still in my hangar in flying condition and was built from CA medium viscosity for glue joints and thin viscosity for the CA hinges and epoxy for the firewall, wing root and wing joiner and tail feather. I can only suggest that you follow the build manual and follow its "glue type directions" to get you the proper glue for the area of things to be glued. Good Luck. If you like inbox me with a picture of what you are working on and I can help with your glue question.
Posted on: 5/25/2012 2:19 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
. rglgatortail 80. Latebreaker 81. Tango juliet 82. Saito18 83. hafidy 84. RR24 85. mechdrew 86. siko_flyer 87
Posted on: 4/30/2012 7:58 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Venus II
Well after two years of searching and searching my good friend CJ found me a bran new in the box Venus II in Henderson NC http://www.hendersonvillehobbyhouse.com/. After a few days of waiting the box showed up at my front door unhurt and the plane contents inside the box was unhurt and in excellent condition. I just wish i could find a way when the plane was built from the factory so i can date the inside when it was made and when i assembled it and flown it. Mine is powered with a Saito 1.15 and i added no extra weight what so ever i just moved the battery from the former that was next to the tank to more closer to the throttle servo and the servos are in the tail. I may have to get me a cowling from Tower and get me a OS 120ax just to see what the hype is all about with that motor and a pitts muffler so if i get a wild hair I can change motors lol. But needless to say i am very pleased with the power and handling with the plane and motor combo that i currently have. I now have two of the venus 40's one built as it comes out of the box the other 40 size i retrofitted it with pneumatic retracts and OS 50 sx power. One big venus family!
Posted on: 4/22/2012 11:28 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
Grass fields do not get along with retracts no amount of thickness of wire will keep them from bending ask me how I know. Either you keep rebending the wire or you will just never retract the gear until you find you a paved runway to enjoy the retract business. That is a nice flying plane and that TT is a great match for it. I hope you enjoy the plane for a long time to come and welcome to the brotherhood.
Posted on: 4/20/2012 10:34 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: I tried to warn him
Hey Skeletor you never did say if the plane is fixable, or what exactly was broken or if the plane is getting fixed If your friend dont want to fix the plane let me know and ill fix it and give it a new home. I'm just saying. And thanks for the video
Posted on: 4/16/2012 6:47 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
If you built the plane per the plans and used what was in the box wood and hardware wise then 7 pounds ready to cover is right on. I cant figure out where you would remove weight from but just be careful. There was a modeler that posted here on the forums that he did a "lighten up the US" thread and the plane looked naked as all get out but I dont remember the outcome or what that modeler reported the finish up product was. I do confess that the US is a little bit "over built" in my opinion but it is what it is to make it the Ultra Sport. I dont think the covering is all that heavy at all and when you weigh the roll of covering you are weighing the covering, its backing material and the cardboard tube so the .4 pound is over the weight of the actual covering weight. Build the plane to the book and by the plans and if you desire add retracts and enjoy you wont be disappointed and besides if the plane comes out to mid 7 to mid 8 pounds finished and ready to fly you will appreciate the fact that the plane penetrates the wind on windy days where it hardly affects the plane and you can even get so use to the plane that you will even take off and land it in full cross wind and still enjoy the plane. Relax and enjoy.
Posted on: 4/11/2012 6:52 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: How to tune this engine
Hey Goirish try this, 1. take a unused piece of fuel tubing and slip on end of the fuel tubing on the carb fuel inlet nipple 2. open the carb to just open enough to represent an engine idle, if the carb has a idle stop screw go ahead and use the stop screw. What opening would be used for an idle? A simple large T-pin that you may have sitting around from building on models, or even a safety pin can be used but it needs to be the large safety pin and not a little bitty in that wont make the opening on the carb enough to come close for an engine to idle around 1800 rpm. 3. when you blow into the piece of fuel tubing turn in the low speed needle in until you slow the air going thru the low speed needle to just noticable you may be using your tongue to do this and not your lungs. Yeah I mean just noticable where you may have to be in a real super quiet room so you can "hear the air going thru the needle". 4. The high speed needle should only be turned out NO MORE than three to four turns 5. When satisified with the minute air going thru the low speed needle undo or back off the idle stop screw so your servo has that job and try running the engine again. 6. If you still have engine running problem the next thing i can think of is that you are missing the o-ring from the bottom of the carb to the engine crankcase and too much air is being loss from the negative/positive pulses from the piston and you are not going to get a reliable engine run. 7. If you still have a engine running problem the next thing i can think of is the o-ring at the engine back plate or maybe a paper gasket it is so brittle or damaged or missing and that will allow the engine to loose air from the positive/negative pulses to leave. 8. The last thing i can think of is the front bearing it has to have a shield on the bearing, if the shield is not on the bearing air can be lost from the positive/negative pulses. In my mind someone bought the engine and let it sit too much and they noticed the bearings rough and replaced the bearings and forgot to replace the gasket on the back plate and add insult to injury they didnt use the proper front bearing where the front bearing is missing one or both of its shields. Good luck and i hope this helps. If you get fed up with it you can send it to me and i can see what i can do with it. I will admit early, way early asp engines were a very cheap knock offs of magnum engines they ran but not very well i know because i had a .46 and it would only run at full throttle and i ran it this way until i leaned it down too far and locked it up lol.
Posted on: 4/10/2012 12:26 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
There was a modeler that had done just what you are talking about as to fiberglassing the entire plane and I want to word a strong caution because by time you use the glass and epoxy and sanding and painting the plane will either approach or exceed 8-9 pounds and at that weight the plane will fly but it is a flying lead sled. On another forum a builder did just that to glass the entire Great Planes P-51 Mustang fourty size and that plane by time he had it ready for paint scaled out at over 8 pounds so the plane will fly but it will never be a spirited performer that the planes light weight without modifications would allow. Even if you was to sheet the entire wing you will not gain anything in lift or performance that is only to get rid of the "i dont want to see the ribs thru the covering". Unless your building talents is doing this to the plane and show off a permanent hangar queen then by all means dont let me keep you from building the plane to your exact letter of the build then go for it. I wish you the very most best of luck on your build and if im wrong with my information about weight and your scale shows me im wrong i will be man enough to say i was wrong.
Posted on: 4/6/2012 9:33 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
[quote]ORIGINAL: box car Very nice plane Robert a work of art. Ken [/quote] Shoot sorry about that Ken, everyone else, this is not my plane I have been trying to figure out who this plane belongs to for the past three years, I have had this picture all this time wondering who's this owner is and if this plane is still flying, how it flies, is it fixed gear, are the changes to the fuse to "help with the looks of the plane in general" I mean i have a bunch of questions. I have the picture on my computer desk back wall so I can stare at it :D.
Posted on: 4/3/2012 9:34 AM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
[quote]ORIGINAL: Quikturn mechdrew, I've been hoarding kits myself. Building for me is half the fun and nice kits are getting harder to find. How about a twin US ala dualist? [/quote] you mean like this?
Posted on: 4/2/2012 9:28 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
Nope no tricks just draw one center line and two more edge lines to get you the narrow point and then get you some 80 to 120 grit to start and then sand and compare to your liking. Take your time is the fundamental thing to remember, you can sand away but its a PITA to add material that you sanded away.
Posted on: 2/26/2012 4:47 PM by Author "rglgatortail" in the forum "Kit Building"
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