RE: Help? Phoenix Models 63" Yak-54
Hi boltor: I haven't done any work on mine for some time and it appears to fly well as it is, but it has always budged me that their is a lump of lead the nose, I also have a Great Planes Pitts Special that has a 3 ply box on the firewall and I am fitting a Zenoah 45 gas engine to it, to me it looks an easy job too construct the same sort of thing on the Yak, then attach the engine mounts to that, I would judge how far forward by the amount that you could bring the Cowl forward, I also have an ESM Katana with the same problem, however I can't bring the engine forward because of the restricted Cowl, so it's stuck with a lump of lead up front. If you have a copy of the latest Aussie RCM news number 93 with the Spitfire on the cover, on page 36, that's the sort of thing, and attach your OS91 engine mounts to it, then move your cowl forward to cover it all up. Hope this helps. Cheers Greg
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RE: Help? Phoenix Models 63" Yak-54
Could be a problem have had mine for about 2 years now, maybe a few shops in Australia, not sure that they were even available in the US. Greg
Posted on: 1/1/2009 5:13 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Help? Phoenix Models 63" Yak-54
Another option is to build a box on the firewall and attach the mounts to that. There fore moving the engine forward, their is lots leeway and room to move the cowl forward also. Little bit of work but worth it if you can do away with 5oz's of dead weight, wish I had have realised this when I built mine, might still do it and get rid of that lump of lead. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 1/1/2009 12:21 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Lost model alarms 2.4ghz
Have just received my Winged Shadow R/C Reporter. Good service, posted 22nd Air to Australia arrived 31st. Work's perfectly with my 2.4ghz JR DSX9 and Spektrum AR7000 DSM2 7 Channel Receiver connected to the Gear channel, with Fail-safe set. Cant see why it wouldn't work with the other 2.4ghz various channel Spektrum receivers. Cant comment about the Spektrum transmitters, but OK with the JR DSX9. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 12/31/2008 1:25 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Help? Phoenix Models 63" Yak-54
Hi bolter, as reported earlier in this thread: Tail heavy is a problem. How much weight in the nose do you need to make it balance? Greg
Posted on: 12/31/2008 1:09 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: post some pictures of your pattern plane!!
Well Rune, lets hope it's all up from here. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 12/29/2008 6:53 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Lost model alarms 2.4ghz
Thanks Dave, Will give it a try, Have just sent my order. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 12/21/2008 7:04 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Lost model alarms 2.4ghz
Hey Al, I would like to see it work before I actually loose the plane in the scrub. Well remember the day that I lost the Diablo. We searched for 3 hours, just about gave up and the damn thing was right above us in the trees. A missing alarm would have saved allot of grief. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 12/19/2008 7:09 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Lost model alarms 2.4ghz
Have read that the current lost model alarms will not work with the new 2.4ghz system, have use them on my old 36mhz with excellent results, Has anyone had experience using the alarms with the 2.4 Spectrum and JR gear. cheers Greg
Posted on: 12/17/2008 5:14 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Metal gear servos thread lock
Setting up my first aircraft with metal gear servos, can anyone give me some advice re using thread lock on the servo arm screw attachment, is this advisable?. Hitec HS-645MG HS-77BB HS-5955TG, have read that the arm can come loose etc but cant find any advice even on Hitec's home page, did read a review some time ago where an arm came loose, but cant track down the article. cheers Greg
Posted on: 11/23/2008 6:09 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: post some pictures of your pattern plane!!
Kevin Mitchell Design OSFX140 Slingshot, Duanes-Planes Fashion 50, Manning MA Club NSW Australia. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 10/10/2008 12:51 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Soft mounts verse hard mounts
Was interested in purchasing one of these models, however cant find little or anything about there performance etc. Even photos are few and far between. How has it been for you, interested in you problem with the soft mount, how did you solve it?. Just about to start on an OTOP with the same sort of engine setup with a YS110 Any info would be appreciated Cheers Greg
Posted on: 9/12/2008 3:31 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "TEAM RCU - Mike McConville"
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RE: What is the next best aircraft to an authentic pattern plane?
I agree the old Intruder from World models is great and O so easy to fly, however the original is now hard to get, but I think they have a new Orange one out now, This is a shot of my old girl with a few mods just for fun. Also the GP Venus in both sizes are terrific. but the Pulse XT will do every manouver you need to get started in sportman class Greg
Posted on: 9/11/2008 8:27 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: 140 OS Slingshot, Very nice.
Hi Gil Hope you had a good day, It was build off a Kevin Mitchell plan, only had 3 flights before the weather set in. It was as good in the air as it looked on the ground. Greg
Posted on: 9/7/2008 2:48 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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140 OS Slingshot, Very nice.
Seen today at Manning MAC, Wingham NSW Australia. Now that looks Good. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 9/3/2008 8:55 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: How many kids in your club
Can't understand the attitude that Darcy copped at his club, glad that got sorted out The kids at Manning are given instruction by our MAAA instructors and lots of encouragement by our senior members, Mathew in the white tea shirt will be attending the Pattern comp this weekend at Belrose in Sydney with a couple of our FAI enthusiast's, see how the big boys go about it.
Posted on: 7/21/2008 9:07 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: How many kids in your club
Good on yer Revver, keep it up, you are the future, this is a shot of our Youngest member Lochie Archer flying himself to the field, hell we start them young down here. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 7/21/2008 7:33 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: How many kids in your club
A few more Kids flying at Manning.
Posted on: 7/21/2008 3:29 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Pitts/Fuji 50
At last I have started to build the Pitts, and for sure a close inspection of the fire wall looking from the inside just looks paper thin, even when you hold it up to the lite looking in from the tank area you can see lite through areas where it attaches to the fuse, bit scarey with a 45 Zenoah Gasser attached. so will cut away the area as suggested in other posts and beef it up, any suggestions re the best way to add strength. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 4/10/2008 9:49 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Lets See Your Sky Raiders!!!
At the field yesterday noticed the same thing, one of the Raiders covering was starting to peel off, and it wasn't from the sheer speed in the corners trying to catch Grease's new racer on its first outing, had the same problem with my WM T28 the covering started to lift on the wings. I just throw a cloth cover over them while they are sitting in the sun, still must be a problem with that Tughlon covering they use, not to tough in the sun eh!. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 3/30/2008 10:19 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: Lets See Your Sky Raiders!!!
Ok, This is Eat at Greasy Gregs New Aussie racer ready to do battle at the Manning Model Aeroclub, and while your watching the racing grab a Snack and a Drink at Greasy Gregs, Oh by the way that's not Greasy, that's his pit crew. let the races begin!!. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 3/28/2008 2:31 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: CG
Yes that's right the position of the C of G remains the same. Attached is a guide that may help if you wish to check the Top Flite balance point Its a little rough but should be clear enough to read and figure out. I check all my planes with this guide, most are spot on but now and again they can be out. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 3/14/2008 11:05 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: CG
Al is correct, the balance point is the same at TF recomends, the wing dictates the balance point not the length of the fuse, if you need to add ballast to keep it at that so be it, measure back 3 7/8" the fuse or at the point TF recomends, add weight if required etc as campy said. You can bet that TF have it right. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 3/14/2008 8:24 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: How many kids in your club
G'Day Bill That's a little sad that you have no kids around, have you tried talking to the local school and maybe having a lesson or a talk on avionics and the principals of flight etc, then for those who show interest a lesson at the field with a turn on a trainer and buddy lead. We also live in a large population of retires, but there are still young families around. The other afternoon we were at our local bowling club for lunch. The old guys had lots of kids from the local school teaching them to play lawn bowls, we sat a watched and were those kids good, and the guys teaching them were just having the best time. Why not at your local flying field. [flying not bowling!] Recently we had a fun fly at our field and the turn up from the locals was amazing, we offered cheap food and drinks advertised on the local TV and radio, and they came out of the wood work, Father and sons everywhere. Bill I reckon they're out there, your club could have so much fun passing on all that knowledge, makes you feel young again. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 2/11/2008 5:25 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Lets See Your Sky Raiders!!!
Those Skyraiders look great, we have a few in our club. as you can see by Al's photos. What are your rules with Plylon racing them, could be good fun for interclub competitions. They are $89 each in Australia, so not to expensive, I am sure lots of people have an old 40 or 46 stashed away that could be resurrected. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 2/10/2008 5:17 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: How many kids in your club
What are the costs involved for kids in the US, say membership and Insurance for a year?. Do the kids get a discount with fees and Insurance. Do clubs bother to keep a trainer and a buddy cord available for interested visiting juniors, and seniors for that matter. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 2/10/2008 4:52 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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How many kids in your club
Couple of shots of our youngest member, "Sienna" 8 Years old, we really need to keep the young ones interested, get them out of the house and get them flying. The future of our hobby and sport depends on it. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 2/9/2008 2:27 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Trueturn Spinners??
AL. Just checked my e.mails, Try this one. stephanie@truturn.com Have you ordered you JR 2.4 Ghz yet?, sweating on it for Warialda, But they keep putting its release back. Wanted it for my new Quest 50. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 10/19/2007 8:55 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Trueturn Spinners??
Hi Al, Think you may have spelt True-turn Incorrectly, maybe that the problem. See you tomorrow Cheers Greg
Posted on: 10/19/2007 8:40 PM by Author "vx570" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Help? Phoenix Models 63" Yak-54
Hi Guys, Back rom UK and Europe Talk about expensive will never complain about Aussie prices again, 97Pence for 1 Lt of fuel in UK What!! thats AU2.35, anyway Spacey how did you go with your Yak Canopy, any luck. Cheers Greg
Posted on: 7/5/2007 5:04 AM by Author "vx570" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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