nikon44

No heat problems, runs great, it is well broke in, 11x6 apc has good power

Turboprop130

Hi, could you please post some pics of your cowling with the .46 and pitts? I would like to see how well the pitts fits inside the cowling. Also which brand pitts are you using. I would like to use my .55 with Bisson pitts out of my GP Revolver for this build. It looks like the Slimline might be a better fit though. Your info and pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

obriendigital

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I am planning to run a Saito FA-82 as well. What servo would you recommend for the throttle? Also, anyone have pictures of their throttle setup?

Thanks!

ChuckW

This is the servo they show in the manual and the one I used: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPB32&P=M

It works fine.

You can probably do the linkage on your Saito just like they show the OS 4-stroke in the manual.

mtbell92

The linkage for the Saito is different than the OS. I will try to post a picture tomorrow. It's really easy to make.

obriendigital

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Great! Thanks mtbell92

nikon44

it's a bisson pitts, fits good

Turboprop130

Thanks for the reply.

rsands2801

were did you all mount your rudder servo? in the middle or tail?

Turboprop130

I would say depending on your CG is where I would mount the rudder servo. Optimal performace would be in the tail if CG allows it.

FYI tower is currently offering a $20 credit or $10 rebate for this and other planes. Here's the [link=http://www.towerhobbies.com/promos/09mj/rebate/fly_now_spring_rebate_form.pdf]rebate form[/link]. Also for tower SSC members, use part number [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=&FVSEARCH=ed3011]ED3011[/link] for a $5 discount on top of the monthly discounts. Just thought I would add that info for anybody considering the purchase of this plane.

nikon44

i mounted mine in the middle

mtbell92

Here's the picture of the linkage set up with the Saito 82. It works fine. [img][/img]

obriendigital

My Feedback: (13)

Great! Thanks for the photo, it helps a lot. Did you end up putting your rudder in the tail to balance the weight of the FA-82?

Thanks!

ChuckW

I never thought of this when putting mine together but I wonder if there is enough room next to the tank to put the servo in from the inside and still have clearance for the arm? If so, I wonder if that would allow for a more straight throttle pushrod connection? There might not be but I'm curious now. I may pull my cowl off and take a look.

mtbell92

I used the Hitec HS5485's. I did put the servo in the tail and it balanced great. I didn't have to add any weight.

mavness

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Well add me to the list of people who bought one of these awesome little planes. I plan on going glow not electric. I would also love to throw a OS .55 AX in this sucker but no one seem to have done this yet. I am looking for unlimited vertical as I love 3D and just messin around. I really need the power to save me as I love to fly low and sometimes need a "get outta jail free card" aka power hahaha. I would love to get a big 4 stroke in here but I cant justify the cost on this plane as I just want it to mess around, its gonna be my weekend warrior if you will. I will do my best to also take pics and document the build but I am horrible at stopping and taking pics, I always forget to do that until its too late.

ChuckW

I think the .55 will be an excellent match for the airplane. I've flown on on a GP revolver and an OMP profile and it was very nice on both.

mavness

My Feedback: (9)

Very nice to some is just bareable to others lol. Do you think it will have unlimited vertical with the .55? Ill stuff a .61 in there if I have to haha.

JethroTull

My Feedback: (1)

I did just that. I used an 81MG and there was plenty of room. Upside - straight connection Downside - the tank has to come out to replace the servo or arm. If I was to do it over I would use a retainer in the inside and run the screws in from the outside.

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rsands2801

i mounted it in the rear of the last plane and it seemed well balanced - was about 5mm off the cg point. then the plane crashed due to a seized servo on first flight now i need to build it again and wandering should i try it in middle - if balances leave it or push to rear - with it at the rear i had to have my battery mounted right up beside the fuel tank - nearly on top of it lol

rsands2801

so wandering if i pulled the servo forward and moved the battery to its proper servo tray would this not help the cg? instead of servo at rear, battery in proper tray and then add lead weight to front

CloudSkipper

Tulljt:

Is that a cover I see over the opening to the fuse? I was wondering previously about necessity of doing that. You did that for sake of airflow through the cowl?

Along with the throttle servo, seems you've thought of everything

JethroTull

My Feedback: (1)

Yep, I placed covers over both sides. Someone mentioned it and with the reports of the canopy coming off, I thought why not. With the electric you cut a hole in the bottom, but with the glow the air would just pack into the fuse. It flies Saturday so we'll see.

gr8taz nitro

My Feedback: (7)

Well, it looks like I might keep this one afterall. I finally quit trying to make an extra fly like a yak or katana and flew the snot out of it. I finally understand the phrase "fly it like you hate it". I was doing full throttle multiple snaps, walls, and blenders and this plane took it without a whimper. I think I finally found my much sought after beater plane! When I finally stopped trying to make it into one of my other planes I started to actually have fun with it. I'm sure there's a deep lesson here somewhere about acceptance, maybe I should go watch karate kid or something.

rsands2801

i LOVE this plane - after the last one got wrecked due to bust servo i got the new plane built and flew today - its amazing!! it rolls like its going out of fashion