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Old 12-05-2009, 02:27 PM
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Default Ugh 27% edge go bye bye

So about 2 months ago, I put in my 27% edge 540 due to cockiness, and over confidence. Plane was inverted, and started popping loudly, so i flipped it back over (heres the first mistake), I made a pass over the runway, and it seemed to smooth out.. Until it got to about 3/4 of the runway, started popping again, and then shut off... I was about 50-60 ft up, and thought that I could just turn the plane around and hit the runway ... that was NOT the case LOL.. As i banked for the turn, she was dropping pretty quick, so I went to level it out (and yet another mistake) using the ailerons. As soon as it leveled out, it stalled and, that was all she wrote. Lessons learned? Dont use ailerons when you deadstick a BIG plane, and dont hot dog it over the runway after you know something is wrong.

The culprit? The cap on the sullivan fuel valve came off, and well, caused the motor to lean out. And heres the aftermath, and then what I replaced that plane with.

J



And pinky's replacement.


Old 12-05-2009, 02:49 PM
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Very nice replacement!

Not sure I would have admitted to have owning a pink plane though
Old 12-05-2009, 02:57 PM
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The pink plane was such a cool plane.. Very unique.  It ALWAYS got complements, even though, im not sure I would ever reccommend anyone to buy from that specific manufacture.. Such a pain in the ass to rig, due to the small access hatch under the canopy, and the hatch that is forward the canopy and aft the cowling.  It did however fly amazing. 

And besides, if anyone ever messed with me about the pink color, i would simply respond.. "Dont laugh, your girlfriend bought it for me"

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Old 12-05-2009, 06:13 PM
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Default RE: Ugh 27% edge go bye bye

[sm=lol.gif] - great answer!
Nice replacement and love your candidness about the cause of the accident.[sm=thumbup.gif]

cheers
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Old 12-05-2009, 10:16 PM
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Thanks man... Fuel valves are EVIL!  well, sullivan fuel valves are.. I know I personally wont be using one ever again. 
Old 12-06-2009, 05:51 AM
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[sm=angry_smile.gif] I Lost My CMP EDGE 540T after 15+ Hours of Super Flying Time.[] I started Getting Cocky TOO and Stalled It Flying too Slow while making a Left Turn a few hundred Yards off end runway. [&o] When it's Dust it gets Much Harder To Judge Speed especially that far out.[:@] [sm=drowning.gif] [sm=cry_smile.gif] WHEN Flying Down too low and slow and engine doesn't spool up quick enough it happens Fast with EDGE regardless of Manufacturer.[X(] I Bought another CMP EDGE 540T to modify Plus 2 Richmodel 30% YAK-54 to replace My Lost one for My Birthday Present.[&:][&:][&:] NICE CARDEN YAK!!!!. [sm=thumbup.gif][sm=idea.gif] I have 3 DL-50 50CC Gas Engines I just Love to Fly.[sm=punching.gif] [&:] What Engine did put in Carden? [:-] Here's Few Photos of My Airplanes.
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Old 12-06-2009, 11:08 AM
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Went the DA 50 route for reliability. A buddy of mine has a dl-55, and it breaks up a little bit in the mid range, the da 50 is strong through its range. No breaking up whatsoever.

J
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[&:][&:][&:]Don't own DLE-55 but the ones Our Club Members Own IF BROKE IN PROPERLY and ENGINE CARB SET PROPERLY run like a TOP and seem have about 5% more Trust than My DL-50's. [sm=punching.gif][sm=punching.gif][sm=punching.gif] I'd Buy DLE-55 if ever ruin one of My DL-50's.[sm=idea.gif][sm=49_49.gif][sm=71_71.gif] My Biggest Engine is a MT-80 and It Swings 24 X 10 to 24 X 12 ZDZ Prop Just Super. I get My Props from Troybuilt Models in Florida. [sm=spinnyeyes.gif][sm=omg_smile.gif][sm=idea.gif][sm=punching.gif] If YOU haven't tried a ZDZ Props or Bambula Props on DA-50 You'll really love them. Super Smooth, More Trust and Better Thrust. [sm=punching.gif][sm=punching.gif][sm=punching.gif] ONLY PROPS I BUY MY GAS ENGINES!!! What Servos are using? My New Richmodel YAK has Hitec HS7955TG's all way around. I used to always use Power HD Servos with MPI Aluminum Arms And Dubro HD Horns with Titanium Turnbuckles. 9150 worked Great But New High Voltage DS120M's started giving Me Problems. [>:][:'(] [:-] Only been Flying RC Airplanes 3 Years but I'm Retired ARMY Aviation and used Fly Real Aircraft. Had well over 50 Airplanes in 3 Years.[&:] Sold many and Crashed some learning to fly 3D and making great Landings. I'm now One best In Our Club at Deadstick Landing and even with Gas Engine 24cc to 50CC Planes. Had few CRRC-Pro, Fuji, And Zenoah Engines that would quite in Air.[:@][sm=angry_smile.gif][X(] DL-50 are Super Reliable and and run Super. [&:] We have 180+ Members this year in Our Club www.mrrcs.org. I've just got allot Practice in on allot different Planes!!! Edge 540T and any Quality YAK are My favorites to fly. Carden YAK fly really super. One Our Members Flies one. Here's Photos of some Our Club Members at "Mount Rainier Radio Control Society Facilities" richgrow
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Old 12-08-2009, 04:57 AM
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[&:][&:][&:]jstickley, Here's YAK building right now and 99.9% done. Just have finish Radio Set Up on My 2.4 JR9303[sm=surprised.gif][sm=75_75.gif][sm=shades_smile.gif] My Flying Partner Don building 100CC Richmodel Extra 260. Here's Specs on My New YAK. Specifications:

Wing Span:2210mm(87″)
Wing Area:1457 sq.in.
Fuselage:78″
Weight:15.5-16.5 lbs
Engine: 50cc gas
Wing: plug-in wing/stab
Cowl diameter: 10.25" at the fuselage.
C. of G is 6.5" from the leading edge by the fuselage.


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while outstanding design of full size aircraft provides solid flying performance throughout flight envelops.

[:-][X(][&:]On Sale 20% Off Right Now. [sm=omg_smile.gif][sm=idea.gif][sm=thumbup.gif] I bought 2 for $422 each DELIVERED to My Door Complete. That's with Fed EX Ground Shipping. Best Quality ARF We have Built and had all Big Names, Hangar9, Aeroworks Etc. Just Idea for Xmas or in Future. AK-models is a Super Company to deal with. Alex is ACES!!! richgrow
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