RE: YS-170CDI Flight Report
[quote]ORIGINAL: jayjayneri Has anyone tried the APC 18.5 x 12 WPN prop on the YS170 CDI? What other props work well with this engine aside from the 19 x 11? And are 18 x 11 WPNs still available? Cental Hobbies doesn't have them listed on their website. Thanks. [/quote] Jayjay, If Central don't have them, you can order directly from APC, that's what I have been doing on all of my WPN props. I felt the 18x11 wpn don't have enough pitch, and have been using the repitched 18x11.7 for quite awhile. As for the 18.5x12 wpn, I agreed with Arch it's a bit draggy. I been shortening it down to 18x12 and reshape the tip to make noise, and I do like that prop. About 7,350 to 7,400 on CP heli 30%. However, Onda used the stock 18.5x12wpn at the WC. Adrian
Posted on: 10/27/2009 3:09 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: futaba 9z
If I remember correctly, with the 9Z - I assume it's the old 9ZAP, ZAPS & the WCII - when you flip the D/R, the ATV & the P-mixes will change. Meaning, let's say you've set your ATV to 110% for your normal flying, when you turn on D/R, the ATV will switch it back to 100% - it will not automatically carry the new set values over. I've learned this the hard way at a contest about 10 years ago, I've set my throttle ATV to a certain value for normal flying. However, when I flip the D/R for my ele, it cuts out my motor. The way to check it is to go to the ATV page, see whether the value changes when you switch on D/R. If it does, all you need to do is to enter the same ATV value when the D/R is activated. Adrian
Posted on: 10/12/2009 5:56 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Old Aerial Pattern Plane
Our fearless NSRCA president Derek K used to fly one in the mid 90's - the Ariel, that is ... Adrian
Posted on: 10/11/2009 1:54 AM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Designing a new pattern model
Wish I have your skill, can't wait to see the finished masterpiece ... Adrian
Posted on: 10/2/2009 7:50 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Comp ARF Valiant
For carrying XO cognac ...
Posted on: 10/1/2009 4:19 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Stuff Two Focus Sports in a 4Runner ??
I can carry two 2 meter planes in my Acura MDX plus tool boes, Tx case, 4 gals of fuel, starting platform, foam stand and overnight bags without any problem. In addition, the second roll bench seats of the MDX are not even completely flat when folded down. And, if I pack them correctly, I should be able to squeez a front passenge in. If I take off the stabs on both planes, I can probably carry one more 110 size plane. Therefore, your 4Runner should not have any problem carrying two Focus Sports. Adrian
Posted on: 9/21/2009 4:47 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Reliability issue of the YS170DZ CDI Spark plug cap
Mine did break. However, it wasn't from the vibration, but from taking it off the plug improperly. Be sure to file a groove on both sides of the cap, and use an angled needle nose plier. Along with the above-mentioned YS mount and plastic tie and you should be fine. Adrian
Posted on: 9/21/2009 1:10 AM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: World Models Spot-On 120
[quote]ORIGINAL: g_mkoch Hello I have one question, I have a spot on 50 and a groovy 50 both of wich a like and I was considering a bigger model like the spot on 120. What I want to know is if you think the spot on 120 would be able to handle a MLD 28 gas engine, is 4 oz heavier that the ys 140 wich can easly be compensated with a smaller fuel tank. Power wise I'll venture to say it will have more than enogh. Happy landings [/quote] My Spot-On 120 with the YS 140L is already nose heavy, I will suggest not to use the MLD if you can. In addition, they also have the 110 version available.
Posted on: 9/6/2009 6:06 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: model stands..
[quote]ORIGINAL: woodie Adrian Wong uses one here in NorCal. He purchased it in Japan I think. Perhaps he will chime in here and tell us where he got it. Adrian is returning from the World Championships so it might be a couple days before he replies. Woodie [/quote] I may have a few coming in a few months. Currently in Lisbon, Paris tomorrow. Then, back to SFO on Thursday. Adrian
Posted on: 8/31/2009 1:26 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: THE WC 2009 THREAD!!! its about time!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: highfly3D what i mean to say about Quique why he choose to fly electric this time.... as he some time back said i am brought up flying glow planes .... so flying electric is bit different experience......... He should have flown glow like he did last time..................... as far as my experience goes you don't get to see the smoke line or the engine sound..?????? it sounds dead to me... i enjoy flying small electric foamy but a 2x2 plane only glow.............. [quote]ORIGINAL: David Bathe Which things? And where are the videos? [/quote] [/quote] Sponsorship
Posted on: 8/30/2009 6:24 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Later on the same evening, at the banquet, Team Hong Kong & yours truly with past world champpion - Mr. Yoshioka - who came to HKG for a demo flight along with then MK Company's owner Mr. Kato in the mid 70s.
Posted on: 8/30/2009 6:09 AM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Here are some pix of the winners on the podium:-
Posted on: 8/30/2009 6:05 AM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Hot off the press:- Individuals:- 1) CPLR 2) BPLR 3) Onda Team:- 1) France 2) Japan 3) USA
Posted on: 8/29/2009 1:44 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
We are getting close to the end of this year's WC, we should have a final result within the next hour or so. Both Onda and CPLR had very good flights in the morning, but Onda undersnapped on his afternoon's unknown.
Posted on: 8/29/2009 12:07 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Some more pix:-
Posted on: 8/28/2009 6:06 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Semi final today. We watched the whole US & Japanese team in the morning, and most of them in the afternoon. Silvestri continues to impress me, with Suzuki in a close second. Onda's first flight started off a little shaky, but picked it up big time after the 4th maneuvers. However, I thought Andrew had the best flight this morning on his flight line. The biggest surprise was Suzuki decided to fly the Midrex, instead of the newer Wingray. As for Onda, he flew the Asyuler monoplane, instead of the Azure bipe. May be he will switch to the bipe tomorrow, I would like to see and hear how the new 175 prototype runs. I have just found out about the finalists, what a shocker about AJ, I knew he must be extremely disappointed. Here are some pix for today:-
Posted on: 8/28/2009 6:04 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
[quote]ORIGINAL: ericng I think Dragon Li is quite lonely at home not joining Team Hong Kong this year. [/quote] We missed him too, Eric.
Posted on: 8/27/2009 5:57 AM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
[quote]ORIGINAL: FlyingWorks Hi Adrian. Thank you for the report. At the flying site is the wind as tough as Argentina? Is the same counter rotational prop Silvestri used in the last WC? Best of the luck to the HK team in the next two rounds. Federico Hinestrosa Met you in Argentina WC '07 [/quote] Hi Federico, So far, wind has not been a problem at all. Actually, it was a lot worst during practice last week. I believe it is the same prop system on Silvesytri's plane. However, do not quote me on that, since I'm a glow guy ... [;)]
Posted on: 8/24/2009 2:19 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
All three team member flew in the morning. However, Alex & myself on flight line B, but tHomas was over at flight line A. Out of the three, I did the best. Thomas flopped the Stall Turn with 2 of 4 up, resulting in all zeros on that manneuver. I had a more successful flight than yesterday, and received better scores. Unfortunately, our team captain Alex flamed out right after the first maneuver, and score a big fat zero. Oh, well, tomorrow will always be a better day.
Posted on: 8/24/2009 1:24 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Day 1 & 2 are in the books. I flew a real solid flight the first day, but my stall turn with 2 of 4 up was slightly out of the box, and received two zeros from two judges. Before and after my flight, I get to watched Christophe, Jason, Onda, Silvestri & Suzuki's flight. Out of the bunch, I've found Silvestri & Suzuki's flight were the best. Especially Silvestri, he continues to amazes me, and the counter rotational prop definitely makes an impression on everyone. Here are some pix:-
Posted on: 8/24/2009 1:04 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Some pix from the opening ceremony. Tomorrow is the first day of competition, time for some zzzzzzzzzzzz ...
Posted on: 8/22/2009 7:59 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Today is our team's official practice day, and I was the first one up on our flight line. They used the A weighting on their sound meter, and my plane came in at 89 db. Under this condition, if anyone still fail the sound check, something is seriously wrong their set up. All three of our practice flight went pretty uneventful, with the Japanese team following right behind us for their practice. As predicted, Onds is flying the monoplane - the Asyuler - for the P sequence, with the bipe - the Aszure - for the F's and the unknowns. Rumour is circling that Onda is running a prototype YS 175 on his bipe. Suzuki has a new design - the Wingray. It looks like it's an evolution of the Midrerx, with a wider fuse. However, my main interest oin on Akiba and his ProLine Evolution. All I can say is, I should have place that order earlier this year, the workkmanship is just immaculate. Oh, well, I guess I'll wait for his next design.
Posted on: 8/22/2009 7:51 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Some of the planes during practice:-
Posted on: 8/22/2009 7:20 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
We have been pracricing at a military base at the town of Tancos - about 55 Km from where we are staying. We share the facility with team USA, France, UK on the first three days. Then, the Russian, the Ukranian came on the last day.
Posted on: 8/22/2009 7:06 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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Team Hong Kong at the 2009 Portugal WC
Our team arrived in Lisbon on last Sunday 8/16. Alex & Thomas flew in from HKG, and I came from SFO via Paris. Before the departure of my flight from Paris to Lisbon, I announced to the Air France captain that I would be participating at the up coming WC event at Pombal, Portugal. He not only took quite an interest on the subject, he also invited me to join him at the cockpit during the first 10 minutes decends into Portugal. After landing, I spent the next ten minutes explaining to him and the co-pilot about the finer points of precision aerobatics. Here are some aerial photos of Portugal, and inside the cockpit of Air France A321:- Adrian
Posted on: 8/22/2009 6:53 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Asano exhausts
Their carbon pipe leaks after awhile, both long & short ones. Adrian
Posted on: 8/12/2009 4:45 AM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: World Models Spot-On 120
[quote]ORIGINAL: mgray Hi I wondering if anyone would be able to help me out I am looking for the landing gear for a spot on 120 Regards Mark [/quote] Contact Airborne Models - http://www.airborne-models.com/html/productdetails.asp?ProductID=114
Posted on: 8/9/2009 3:12 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: YZ 170 DZ Heating - Baffling
[quote]ORIGINAL: atul MUCH COOLER OPERATION. Plus, 50% increase in fuel economy. Of course, removing the foam will help cooling somewhat. Try that too. atul I now have [/quote] Please share with us on what fuel you are using, I'm using Coolpower 30% heli, and was surprise your cdi runs cooler than regular 170. I have talked to quite a few cdi user, and all indicated it runs much hotter than non-cdi 170. I had one ran too hot durng a contest - even I kept richening it during the day - it damaged the rear bearing, and the engine ceased. Currently, I have four conversion kit, and all of them ran hot. As a matter of fact, both my team mate and myself have stopped using the cdi unit until after the WC. Hopefully, we can find the solution by then. In addition, the foam actually traps cool air on the nose section if you place it correctly. I have been installing foam on the nose section for over 5 years - ever since the 140DZ days, and have had nothing but good results. You can compare it by using a temp guage between two planes with & without foam, the temp difference is quite noticeable. Adrian
Posted on: 7/30/2009 10:11 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Designing a new pattern model
Absolutely unbelievable. Can't wait to see your plane's drawing Adrian
Posted on: 7/26/2009 3:27 AM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Delro E-Motion kit
[quote]ORIGINAL: patternflyer1 Yeah, but why would you want those on your plane John? lol [:)][:D] [/quote] It's easier to spell JR than Airtronics ... [;)]
Posted on: 7/21/2009 11:29 PM by Author "riot3d" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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