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RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
Can anybody who has built one of these lately tell us whether the verticle stab rod alignment to the fuselage issues have been fixed in later kits? Greg
Posted on: 4/22/2012 10:27 AM by Author "Tree Rat RC"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11052243
RE: Extreme Flight Vanquish 2m Build Thread
Thanks for the quick reply. I also saw the tray in the instructions. Mine has slots in the fuse doublers where it should be, but no tray. Thought I'd ask to be sure. Probably just an oversight but now I have to figure out how to get one into the slots. I placed a call to EF, waiting for a return call. [quote]ORIGINAL: danamania Just had another look at the instructions, rudder servo tray is there. Â Also, I just spent some time resetting wing incidence since maiden. The manual says 0.3 deg (+) but that is not good advice. Â Suggest 0.5-0.6 deg as others have on this thread. Â I maidenened at 0.4 which was still too neutral. Â I reset at 0.5 with any measurement error on the (+) side towards 0.6. Â Has helped me find the right landing attitude in combination with a spoiler on mix suggested by Joe Lachowski (thanks Joe). Â Enjoy setting her up! Â Dana [/quote]
Posted on: 4/18/2012 11:46 AM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11047372
RE: Extreme Flight Vanquish 2m Build Thread
I have finally taken my Vanquish out of the box and started putting it together. Overall is looks very good except for a few wrinkles, which is to be expected. I have a question about the rudder servo mounting. I have looked at all the pics of the fuse interior that have been posted and they all show a ply tray just behind the wing tube for the rudder servo. Mine does not have a tray, the fuse is empty behind the tube. Is there supposed to be one, or do I need to make and install one? I'll give EF a call too and ask. Thanks, Larry in Denver
Posted on: 4/18/2012 10:49 AM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11047298
RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
How do you think the Escapade performs say in comparison to a 4star 60 with like powerplants? Greg
Posted on: 4/7/2012 9:59 PM by Author "Tree Rat RC"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11032552
RE: Airtronics SD-10G TX and RX with Futaba digital and BLS servos??.
I am running BLS157s and 155s with the SD-10G and the 10ch FHSS-3 RX. No problem at all. Larry in Denver
Posted on: 3/12/2012 8:29 AM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10996890
RE: F3A World Scores
[quote]ORIGINAL: elan120 [quote]ORIGINAL: Tree Top Flyer I know the finals start with a clean slate, but I'm confused about the scores that are posted for the end of the semis. 1. Onda won two rounds in the prelims and yet he does not have a 1000 point round on the semis sheet. 2. Chip does not have a score in the prelims that matches his prelim score on the semis. I did not check everyone
Posted on: 8/1/2011 8:44 AM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10649352
RE: F3A World Scores
I know the finals start with a clean slate, but I'm confused about the scores that are posted for the end of the semis. 1. Onda won two rounds in the prelims and yet he does not have a 1000 point round on the semis sheet. 2. Chip does not have a score in the prelims that matches his prelim score on the semis. I did not check everyone else, but those two differences would move Onda to 2nd place. Is my calculator broken?
Posted on: 8/1/2011 6:34 AM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10649141
RE: How to figure what prop to use for electric motor
Wire Winds / Turns: 16 here are the stats on the motor Ni-Mh Battery : 16 - 24 cells Li-Po Battery : 5 / 8 cells RPM per volt : 380 Max efficiency : 88% Max efficiency current : 18 - 40A (>81%) No Load Current / 10V : 1.5A Max Current : 60A / 60 sec Dimension : 50 x 65mm Shaft : 6mm Max Watts: 1300W Continuous Watts: 1000W Weight : 400g (14oz) Recommended Model Weight : 3,000 - 6,000g (6.6 lbs to 13.25 lbs)
Posted on: 5/24/2011 5:44 AM by Author "tree"
in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10537723
How to figure what prop to use for electric motor
[;)] I have a 90 size brushless motor and the specs. said to use a 14-10 for 7 cell lipo, but i want to use 5 or 6 cell,what prop can i use?
Posted on: 5/23/2011 7:45 PM by Author "tree"
in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10537212
RE: 1980 TOC Laser 200 by Ulery
Looks terrific Dave! Can't wait to hear the flight report.
Posted on: 5/5/2011 11:22 AM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10503178
RE: Curare 60 EP/GP ARF. (Not kidding)
Mark, Larry O here. Never had a Curare, just Tippos. Built a bunch of them and still have the one I flew at the Nats in Lincoln Nebraska. It hasn't been in the air in a few years, but it flew pretty good after all these years. Mike, I've been talking to Mark Radcliff in the TOC Laser thread. He is working on an "E" conversion of the one he flew at the '82 TOC. I have the same one and I'm going t finish it as an "E" plane too. Anyway, Mark said he is planning to bring it to the Classic Pattern Event in May in Chicago. Are you planning to attend that one? Wish I could get there, sounds like old home week.
Posted on: 4/23/2011 5:53 PM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10480966
RE: 1980 TOC Laser 200 by Ulery
Dave, Your Laser looks great, nice job. At 13-1/2lbs your Integral setup should be good. I just finished a 78" Extreme Flight Extra 300 that weighs 12-1/2lbs and with a Scorpion 5525-225 putting out 3000 watts, it has plenty of power. Mark, Thanks for the info, I really like your choice of the Rimfire 50cc, it looks like a good match for the bigger Laser. I think your move to 12s will make a big difference. It will lower the peak amps, but I think you still need the CC ICE 120HV to handle it and the motor specs call for a 120 ESC. Also, look to a bigger prop, either 24/10 or 26/10. Electrics like bigger props, a hard lesson I had to learn when I switched to "E". Not sure what you flying style is, but another lesson I had to learn was throttle management. If your setup has over 200 watts per pound, you should be flying at 1/2 to 2/3 throttle most of the time. Very different from the old nitro days where we were full throttle from takeoff to landing. That will lower the battery usage and extend your flight times dramatically. I was talking with some pretty smart electric guys at dinner last night and they think 12s, 5800mah batteries should be good for nearly 10 minutes if you are manage the throttle. Some food for thought. I'll be looking forward to hearing about your experience once you get to try it.
Posted on: 4/23/2011 8:01 AM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10480001
RE: 1980 TOC Laser 200 by Ulery
Thanks mark, The old baby looks good. I was at the '82 TOC and saw you fly it, Larry Ott here. I was hoping to get an invite that year, but I crashed before the Masters and couldn't get the backup going well enough to place in the top 10. I bought a Tartan Twin for mine then sold it when I put the plane in storage. I just pulled it out of mothballs a few weeks ago and dusted it off. I was thinking it wouldn't be good for 3d with the small control surfaces, but I am just going to use it for IMAC so it's okay. I have a few questions, if you don't mind, i.e.; what is the AUW and what kind of amps are you pulling, watts? I was thinking the CC 120HV, but if the HV80 is enough, it will save some weight and a few $. Thanks for sharing. Larry in Denver
Posted on: 4/22/2011 4:19 PM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10478920
RE: 1980 TOC Laser 200 by Ulery
I just found this thread and was wondering if anyone has the 1981 Ulery Laser 200? I just pulled out the one I started building back in the early '80s. It is bigger than the 1980 version at 98.25 inch wing span and 1615 sq. inches. The plans are dated January 19, 1981. The wing has foam ribs and was built for me by Wayne. I built the fuse and tail from the plans. I also have a glass cowl, wheel pants, aluminum gear and a canopy. Since I switched to all E-power last year, I am converting this one to "E" also. I hope I'm not hijacking the thread, just wanted to share what I'm working on. Larry in Denver
Posted on: 4/21/2011 9:15 PM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10477719
RE: Midwest Aerostar .40 Kit
I am building my first one also. A .40 and have a question. They seem to avoid mentioning the fuel tank anywhere in the instructions. Does anyone have a suggestion for a fuel tank (size and shape)??? I sure hope I can get a tank in there, post fuse construction. Looks like they intended on an "L" shaped fuel tank. The fuse is done, the wings are done,and the tail is done. Time to source the goodies to finish this puppy. Any advice would be appreciated.
Posted on: 2/7/2011 9:36 AM by Author "What Tree"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10318743
RE: Propeller conversion chart
Thanks for all the info, much appreciated.
Posted on: 1/9/2011 2:48 PM by Author "What Tree"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10251019
RE: Balancing a plane?
On a high winged plane (NexStar 60) I have discovered that it is right side heavy, probably due to the muffler. I have set it up to balance it side-to-side and it takes 6-1/4 ounce weights near the wing tip to balance it. Where should the weight be put? On top of the wing or the bottom? It was also tail heavy, it took 123 grams (sorry that's what my scale reads in) at the firewall. To limit sticking or drilling holes in the fuselage, I used a truck wheel weight with a small bolt welded to the clamp bracket and fastened it to the hole in the engine mount! This didn\t seem to effect the balance side-to-side. What am I missing?
Posted on: 1/8/2011 7:14 AM by Author "What Tree"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10247798
RE: Propeller conversion chart
I appreciate the wisedom. I have 2 issues, ground clearance and my plnae is 123.4 grams tail heavy. The engine is a OS 64LA on a Nexstar 60 Select. I am figuring that in the snow the clearence will really be an issue, and, if I am going to swap out the spinner to a metal one (to reduce need for lead weights for balance) I might as well try a 3 blade prop too. As I run chainsaws for a living, I have always wanted a tach. Hmmm, this sounds like a great excuse to get one of those too! [:D]
Posted on: 1/6/2011 7:14 AM by Author "What Tree"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10243403
RE: repair hole in wing cover
Ok! I'll ask. What is the CA that N1EDM is talking about in his post?
Posted on: 1/5/2011 9:30 PM by Author "What Tree"
in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10242920
Propeller conversion chart
Is there a chart that would tell me what three blade propeller woud replace a 12-6 2 blade prop? Sorry if this has been brought up before, I looked, I really did! LOL Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 1/5/2011 8:10 PM by Author "What Tree"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10242804
RE: Winter in Canada
Just have to bump this old thread! Winter na forget about it!
Posted on: 1/2/2011 4:43 PM by Author "What Tree"
in the forum "M.A.A.C."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10234931
RE: Phoenix Dolphin Crash - and rebuild - and crash
The old adage "if it's free you get what ya pay for" but I bet that still sucked! I am a re-born RC guy, removed fro the game for WAY to long. I see a vast improvement in the engines, but wood is still wood. I have just engine tested my purchase (the wife said I could fly again LOL). Built a new field box...... but I can see the need for a 5 gallon platic pail!!! Hope ya did what farmers do, salvage everything that can be re-used!
Posted on: 1/2/2011 4:26 PM by Author "What Tree"
in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10234901
ESC
[:)]Would it do damage to the motor if i put a higher amp esc on a motor than it calls for? (Example 100 amp ESC in place of 50 ampESC) THANK YOU
Posted on: 7/16/2010 9:49 AM by Author "tree"
in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9868691
RE: Phoenix Models Extra 330 to Electric
I am changing my to electric,I am going to put a 90 size motor combo with a 14/10 prop from Grayson Hobbys and a 7 cell Lipo.The motor comes with ESC and prop adopter for $99.99 plus.I have serveral of the Grayson Hobby motor combo's and have had good luck with them
Posted on: 5/31/2010 6:19 PM by Author "tree"
in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9771675
RE: CA Models ONAS
Looks great Mike. Thanks for the details about your setup, it will make doing mine much easier. Larry in Denver
Posted on: 4/25/2010 1:15 AM by Author "Tree Top Flyer"
in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9686617
using incident meter
Where do start at to check the right or left thrust with incident meter[;)][;)]
Posted on: 12/1/2009 12:47 PM by Author "tree"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9294840
hatch pin
[:)]Where can i purchase hatch pins(not dubro hatch latch) are maybe you can tell how to make them
Posted on: 10/27/2009 2:46 PM by Author "tree"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9206415
fuel tubing size
[:D]What size tubing should be used for glow engines over 60 size?
Posted on: 10/23/2009 9:17 AM by Author "tree"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9195649
RE: They have sunk to new lows....Chris Chianelli would turn in his grave...
To all the guys who said that girl isn't attractive.... YOUR BOX MUST BE BACKWARDS.
Posted on: 7/7/2009 8:12 AM by Author "flying_tree"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8912310
RE: They have sunk to new lows....Chris Chianelli would turn in his grave...
As I sit here and read all the posts, watch the video and sip on some tea, I can't help but wonder why this is even on here! In my opinion, this should have stayed in Mike's inbox. I also can't help but wonder, why isn't that girl in a bikini???
Posted on: 7/5/2009 6:57 PM by Author "flying_tree"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8908768
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