U-Can-Do 3d 46?
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ORIGINAL: gjeffers
cant wait for the pic Rob, ive been flying the superstar and monster alot lately, kinda getting into the speed thing and you talk about you knees knocking...... doing a low inverted pass at about 75 mph (maybe only 60) scares me to death
hey, im gonna be at the Reno air Races next sep, you guys should go and we can all meet and have a great time
http://www.airrace.org/racingClasses.php
cant wait for the pic Rob, ive been flying the superstar and monster alot lately, kinda getting into the speed thing and you talk about you knees knocking...... doing a low inverted pass at about 75 mph (maybe only 60) scares me to death
hey, im gonna be at the Reno air Races next sep, you guys should go and we can all meet and have a great time
http://www.airrace.org/racingClasses.php
I'm probably going to be using my vacation time this year to paint the house though. [>:]
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painting the house.........hmmmmm ohhh ive done that before[]
it would be a hoot though ive always wanted to go but never made it, thats a changin this year
it would be a hoot though ive always wanted to go but never made it, thats a changin this year
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Hey Gary.... I might go, but just to watch you do them low inverts so I can
tell Rob about What??? [>:] Oh man! That just lit a fire under my butt. I've gotta get busy!! [>:]
Hey Gary.... I might go, but just to watch you do them low inverts so I can
tell Rob about What??? [>:] Oh man! That just lit a fire under my butt. I've gotta get busy!! [>:]
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RE: U-Can-Do 3d 46?
ORIGINAL: gjeffers
painting the house.........hmmmmm ohhh ive done that before[]
it would be a hoot though ive always wanted to go but never made it, thats a changin this year
painting the house.........hmmmmm ohhh ive done that before[]
it would be a hoot though ive always wanted to go but never made it, thats a changin this year
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RE: U-Can-Do 3d 46?
I finally had a chance to move the cg back. It ended up about 6.25" The weather was crappy with a cold light rain and wind about 15 but I had to fly. As soon as I got up and trimmed out it started to rain a bit harder. I liked the way it felt for the little bit I got to fly. I had to land a cover the do with a tarp. By the time the rain let up I was too cold to go back up. I am getting the itch again and can't wait til friday.
Only one guy drove out to the field on Saturday and he commented even the hard cores aren't going to fly. I was thinking to myself what does it take to be a hard core. I'm flying in 50 degree rain. sheesh.
I did get a couple hours build on the Super Star. Should have that flying in a couple of weeks of slow build.
Dave
Only one guy drove out to the field on Saturday and he commented even the hard cores aren't going to fly. I was thinking to myself what does it take to be a hard core. I'm flying in 50 degree rain. sheesh.
I did get a couple hours build on the Super Star. Should have that flying in a couple of weeks of slow build.
Dave
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april 27-28-29. ill probably just be there on sat and sunday. should be pretty good i think, will be my first time seeing some planes and pilots worth a hoot[8D]
let me know a few days before and ill give ya my cell #
let me know a few days before and ill give ya my cell #
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Hey guys...Im soupin up my old 46. I have a saito 72 in there now but have weak vertical, etc. Whats the next best size you guys have found to be good in the UCD? Maybe a 90 or 100 four stroke?
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I have been running a Saito 82 in mine for about 2 years now. It's a perfect match for this plane. Does everything well and holds a hover at about 1/2 throttle. [8D]
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I run a Saito 82 in my 46. Have done from the beginning. I think it's the perfect match. I love the way it flys.....and it drops right in with the same bolt pattern as the 72. However, there are those who think the 100 is a better fit. I'm not going to argue with that.
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PS: I use a APC 14x4W prop. Perfect fit for my elevation
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PS: I use a APC 14x4W prop. Perfect fit for my elevation
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I have an OS Surpass 91 on mine. It's plenty of power. The thing rockets vetrical with 15x4 I believe the saito .82 puts out about the same oomph but weighs less than the 91. If you are buying a new engine go with the saito!!
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ORIGINAL: Merkaba
Hey guys...Im soupin up my old 46. I have a saito 72 in there now but have weak vertical, etc. Whats the next best size you guys have found to be good in the UCD? Maybe a 90 or 100 four stroke?
Hey guys...Im soupin up my old 46. I have a saito 72 in there now but have weak vertical, etc. Whats the next best size you guys have found to be good in the UCD? Maybe a 90 or 100 four stroke?
What elevation are you flying at?
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ORIGINAL: Barry Cazier
However, there are those who think the 100 is a better fit. I'm not going to argue with that.
Thanks
Barry
PS: I use a APC 14x4W prop. Perfect fit for my elevation
However, there are those who think the 100 is a better fit. I'm not going to argue with that.
Thanks
Barry
PS: I use a APC 14x4W prop. Perfect fit for my elevation
i wonder who that is couldnt be me
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RE: U-Can-Do 3d 46?
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What elevation are you flying at?
ORIGINAL: Merkaba
Hey guys...Im soupin up my old 46. I have a saito 72 in there now but have weak vertical, etc. Whats the next best size you guys have found to be good in the UCD? Maybe a 90 or 100 four stroke?
Hey guys...Im soupin up my old 46. I have a saito 72 in there now but have weak vertical, etc. Whats the next best size you guys have found to be good in the UCD? Maybe a 90 or 100 four stroke?
What elevation are you flying at?
Thanks for the replies so far guys.
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I'm at 1750' ASL and have no complaints with Surpass 91 swinging either 15x4w or a 15x6. I actually prefer the 4w as it slows the plane down quite a bit. Vertical performance is great(if I could only learn to hang it on the prop longer than 20 sec.) with plenty of power to climb out!
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I'm at 1750' ASL and have no complaints with Surpass 91 swinging either 15x4w or a 15x6. I actually prefer the 4w as it slows the plane down quite a bit. Vertical performance is great(if I could only learn to hang it on the prop longer than 20 sec.) with plenty of power to climb out!
I'm at 1750' ASL and have no complaints with Surpass 91 swinging either 15x4w or a 15x6. I actually prefer the 4w as it slows the plane down quite a bit. Vertical performance is great(if I could only learn to hang it on the prop longer than 20 sec.) with plenty of power to climb out!
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RE: U-Can-Do 3d 46?
Do you guys think a saito 65 is has enough power to fly the u-can-do .46?? It is a little lighter than the o.s. 70 surpass and only putts out a tad less HP. Also I saw some video of a .46 u-can -do and it could hover and everything with a 70 on it. If not I have a Tower .61 with a pitts I could slap on it. But I really like my 4 Strokers.
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RE: U-Can-Do 3d 46?
With out doubt, the saito 65 will fly it. However, whether or not you will be satisfied with it is uknown. I suspect if you prop it right you would be able to hover with it, but don't look for much of a climb out if any at all with it.
The .61 two stroke should do all you need it to if you aren't happy with the 65.
The plane is just a real joy to FLY, so if ya got the cash, BUY!!
The .61 two stroke should do all you need it to if you aren't happy with the 65.
The plane is just a real joy to FLY, so if ya got the cash, BUY!!
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After moving the CG back I still wasn't able to flatten out my spins either upright or inverted. So i put longer arms on the elevator servos to give them a little more advantage. The surfaces almost pull perpendicular. Not quite but....
You can feel the difference. I have to reduce the dual rates a bit to help landings. The Do will flatten out much better now. I don't have enough power for a rising flat spin but I can hold an inverted spin pretty much until I run out of gas. As a matter of fact, I was about 30 feet in a slowing climb I pushed it over and I ran out of gas! [X(] I kept the dive to get some speed up and pulled back a bit to level out and dead stick to the runway. With the new throws and me a tad paniced the Do just flattened out into an elevator. The left wing dropped into the wind, I nosed down, got some speed, got the the plane level yanked full back just in time to flatten out into earth.
I was meaning to reinforce the landing gear anyway. That's all that broke, just the gear. There is really not much holding them on.
I thought I flamed out but back at the pit the tank was bone dry. I guess it's a bit more fun to fly now and I lost track of time.
You can feel the difference. I have to reduce the dual rates a bit to help landings. The Do will flatten out much better now. I don't have enough power for a rising flat spin but I can hold an inverted spin pretty much until I run out of gas. As a matter of fact, I was about 30 feet in a slowing climb I pushed it over and I ran out of gas! [X(] I kept the dive to get some speed up and pulled back a bit to level out and dead stick to the runway. With the new throws and me a tad paniced the Do just flattened out into an elevator. The left wing dropped into the wind, I nosed down, got some speed, got the the plane level yanked full back just in time to flatten out into earth.
I was meaning to reinforce the landing gear anyway. That's all that broke, just the gear. There is really not much holding them on.
I thought I flamed out but back at the pit the tank was bone dry. I guess it's a bit more fun to fly now and I lost track of time.
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