RE: Charger RC
I've been flying the cr1-pro for 3 years now (the same plane.) not different cr-1's over the past three years. Flying on an average of three times a week sometimes more, the foamy is out living the servos. I'm an avid 3D-er comfortable with all the maneuvers possible. I've even taken a great design and made it better. My set up is Axi 2208/34, 8 amp esc. hs 55's elev. and rudd., one hs 65 for ails., tp 730 3 cell and a slow fly 10 x-3.8 apc prop. r.t.f. weight 12 1/4 ozs. amazing plane. VINNY
Posted on: 7/25/2009 5:42 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Funtana X100
Hi all, I have a 100X on the way, need to know if anyone tried an OS 160. I know I'll have to strenghten the engine box. I have a YS 110 in a funtana 90S but had to add a considerable amount of weight plus a 5 cell battery up front. trying to avoid useless weight. Thanks Vinny
Posted on: 6/4/2007 8:24 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Charger Foamies??
Great foamie! first test flight was in a school gym. Built mine light 12ozs. with 3 cell 910 TP. Axi 2208/34. Jeti 8 amp s.c. 3 hs 55's only one on ail. with ex. long arm. 3cell TP pro-lite 10x3.8 apc slow fly prop. Great verticle, wonderfull 3-D, and right in your face slow flight. No need for landing gear this foamie is a joy to hover and catch! "save a tree fly a foamie" VINNY
Posted on: 5/1/2007 8:42 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Which motor for Ikarus shockies
shock flyer superstar, 2204/54, jeti 4amp. s/c, gws 8x4 prop (the very flexible ones) polk's hobby x-micro servos, gws 4ch. rec., 2cell TP 480ma. pro lite lipo. 5 1/4ozs. with landing gear. perfect indoor set up, 10 mins. flying time. vinny "save a tree fly a foamy!''
Posted on: 2/28/2007 8:33 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: charger rc cr-1pro
Thanks for the feed back guys, great atribute to most foamys is the fact that you can experimemt with different motors and electronics and achieve great results. Thanks Vinny " save a tree fly a foamy"
Posted on: 1/18/2007 2:38 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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charger rc cr-1pro
Flew my friend Steve's chargerrc cr-1 pro yesterday, nice honest foamy, was very confident with low altitude manuvers within the first few minutes. Power was an axi 2212/34 with an 11x5 graupner prop. I ordered one today, will probably go with same set up as Steve, who by the way is an accomplished pilot both rc and full size. If anyone is flying the same plane please let me know your set up. Vinny " save a tree fly a foamy."
Posted on: 1/15/2007 8:35 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: TMPro USA Extra 260 Cool!!
As an arf there's not much to do, i'm going with jr 811's' electron six rec., depending on weight a 5cell nickel metal, OS 46-fx on 30% with a 12-3/4x 3-3/4 apc. I almost forgot to mention all hinges are spot gluded in ele,rud, ail., what a nice touch. vinny
Posted on: 12/6/2006 2:43 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: TMPro USA Extra 260 Cool!!
Hi all, met with Dion yesterday and picked up my extra 260, Dion took the time to open the box and go thru the components with me. Really superb looking build and cover job. I still can't get over the fact of servo leads being supplied. I'm looking foward to getting this one ready. I'll keep all informed. vinny
Posted on: 12/5/2006 9:58 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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FUNTANA 50X
Anyone flying the new funtana 50x with a os 46 on 30% nitro... I already have the 90S with a YS 110, not looking to 3-D with 50x, just smooth aerobatics in an easy to transport set up. Thanks Vinny.
Posted on: 11/17/2006 10:54 AM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: IKARUS POWER SETUP..
I agree with Ryguy, My set up may be a tad lighter. Ikarus super star,axi 2204/54, apc8x3.8, 4amp jeti sc, 4 ch. gws rec., 3 polks hobby Xmicro servos, and 2 cell TP 480ma. lipo. around 5 1/4 ozs. with landing gear. performance is incredible well over 10 mins. 3D flying. Vinny "save a tree fly a foamy!"
Posted on: 11/16/2006 9:15 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: E-flight Yak 54F
All my foamies are direct drive, with prop saver and rubber o-ring. Vinny " save a tree fly a foamy"
Posted on: 11/7/2006 7:41 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: E-flight Yak 54F
I've been flying the Yak for over a year now, teriffic foamy.. My set up is axi-2208/34 8amp. control, hs-55's, gws rec. 10x4 apc, 830 ma. Appogee. recently tried TP 910, great flight times but a little heavy 3 cell 730 TP would be a better choice. I really love the yaks looks and flying ability. Have Fun, Vinny! " save a tree fly a foamy"
Posted on: 11/7/2006 7:38 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Scotch tape hinges is there a better way?
I agree, blenderm is the way to hinge foamies.. I was able to purchase a roll in a local drug store. " keep em hovering" vinny
Posted on: 9/1/2006 8:51 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: ETOC ( QUIQUE'S PLANE)
With the p/p rudder set up located on the bottom of the fuse. landing in grass without gear would yank the servo out in no time. I fly the Quique Yak foamy at 12-1/4 ozs. on ball field and land on the clay/dirt infield, great for touch n goes. Vinny
Posted on: 4/5/2006 9:26 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Introducing the new 90-1.20 Yak QB
Think an O.S 160. would be to much or right at home for this plane. Vinny
Posted on: 3/31/2006 9:22 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: ETOC ( QUIQUE'S PLANE)
Since no one has continued this thread I'll reply to my self! Perfect choice of electronics Vinny, If the Byp flies like Quiques yak 54 and your ikarus shock flyer you'll have another great elec. Remember, take off and land in your hand, it's the only way to fly... Vinny
Posted on: 3/31/2006 9:04 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: ETOC ( QUIQUE'S PLANE)
I ordred one a few weeks ago, horizon claims a mid april shipping. The plane looks great saw the videos very impressed with the slow knife edge. Can't wait ! This is my set up, let me know what you think. Axi 2208/34, Jeti 8 amp with blue shrink removed, Hs 55's, electron 6 Rec., Appoge 11.1 840-860 ma., 10 x4.7 slow fly prop. Vinny
Posted on: 3/21/2006 7:45 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: looking for a good plane for the AXI 2204/54
I agree with bdavison I have been flying both the edge and superstar, don't use all the triangular blasa, use as little adhesive as possible, the more flex the structure has the better it will handle those occasional mishaps. my indoor set up. axi 2204/54, jetti 4 amp sc, 8x3.8apc slowfly, polks hobby 4gram servos [the black ones] 4channel gws rec. kokam 2cell 340 ma lipo. good 8+ minutes of flying and hovering catching plane after every flight. 5.25ozs. great set up. hope this helps . Vinny
Posted on: 2/17/2006 12:23 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: good engine for GP CAP232 40?
I'm in the final stages of framing up the GP Cap kit, I Plan on installing my OS46 FX with a 12x4-5 prop. I am confident this plane is capable of most aerobatics. I don't feel that the designer of this kit had 3D in mind, but who knows in the right hands anything is possible. Good Luck ! VINNY
Posted on: 1/19/2006 3:50 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: I am starting to hate 3d flying
I agree with you Devin, 3-D has had a profound impact on the hobby, club members are always talking about how 3-D flying while other pilots are trying to stay within a pattern is very risky unless there is constant communication between pilots. That communication also becomes a distraction, which results in loss of concentration. Don't take this the wrong way, I admire the site of a model hovering inches from the ground, but 3-D flying should be limited to one model at a time, especially giant scale. 3-D flying has taken the hobby by storm, but unfortunately it has also changed the way flying fields function. Thanks, Vinny!
Posted on: 1/17/2006 9:01 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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World Models Groovy 50-3D
Hi all, is anyone familiar with the groovy 50-3D, if so what are your thoughts. How is the workmanship, what engine choices and overall handling of the model. Thanks Vinny
Posted on: 1/12/2006 12:36 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: YS 63 & FUNTANA 40
Sounds good to me. Thanks for the info. Vinny
Posted on: 1/10/2006 4:13 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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YS 63 & FUNTANA 40
ANYONE FLYING FUNTANA 40 WITH A YS 63, HOW DOES IT PERFORM, HOVER, PULLOUT OF HOVER, VERTICAL AND ALL OUT AEROBATICS. VINNY
Posted on: 1/10/2006 2:51 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Which ENGINE?
Thanks Richard I was 99% sure about the Y.S, If you don't ask you don't learn.. Thanks again VINNY
Posted on: 1/10/2006 1:32 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Which ENGINE?
Hi all, Y.S 63 vs Saito 80, which has more power,reliability, long life, I know that depends on how it's run. Engine will be used in a Funtana 40. Thanks Vinny
Posted on: 1/10/2006 9:53 AM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Any Sig LT 25 builder's out there?
Hey Dan, you know I'm having a blast with mine! So relaxing yet with only a 1/2 inch diehedral the plane is quite responsive. My set up is O.S 46, 12/4 wood prop, 15% nitro, standard servos and the plane will hang on the prop. Great plane for enjoying the hobby. See you at the field! Vinny
Posted on: 12/5/2005 12:45 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: great planes cap-232/40
thanks guys I'll check out those threads.
Posted on: 12/3/2005 9:30 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: GP CAP232 Build
very nice workmanship, waiting for mine to arrive from ups, nice to see there are some builders out there! I am also considering a ys 63, I have a 110 in a funtana, engine took about half a tank to break in.. I just hope this cap is not as snappy as my sig 231 ex. keep up the great work. Vinny.
Posted on: 11/29/2005 3:01 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Kit Building"
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great planes cap-232/40
Can anyone give me some info on this kit, building and flying. I've built large and small planes, something about this one caught my eye. sometimes small and simple is the way to go. O.S 46 12/4 prop 15% nitro standard servos. Thanks Vinny
Posted on: 11/28/2005 5:46 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Video: Aerofun Presents Katana GS 40
Great video, you can certainly push that Katana around. I would love to order one, how would a fairly new 46fx on 30% fuel handle this plane. And are you using standard size servos or something like mighty minny's to save weight. Please let me know.. V. Porrino
Posted on: 7/15/2005 7:51 PM by Author "vporrino" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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