Air Hogs Aero Ace!
10-14-2006, 08:52 PM
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RE: Air Hogs Aero Ace!
hey guys.. heres my little AA Jet... like I said before, was a bit hard to fly.. damn wind.. but was wondering if I could put a small screw in the nose to help it from wanting to nose up so much
10-14-2006, 08:57 PM
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RE: Air Hogs Aero Ace!
After my first hard nose in on pavement the very front of the nose ripped off. I used 5 minute epoxy to re-attach it and the extra weight of the epoxy definately helped keep the nose down and also helped it fight thru the wind as opposed to being blown up and away. I definately recommend adding some weight to the nose!
10-14-2006, 08:58 PM
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ORIGINAL: SnitGTS
Lol! The tail fins were removed by my dog a long time ago! It flew quite well without them, but as someone said on here if I gave it too much yaw it would spiral into the ground. My dog is a yorkshire terrier and she must think it is a bird or something cause she chases it around my backyard relentlessly! It is hilarious to see in person! I am amazed at the abuse the little plane took from her before the wing came off today. I have a second aero ace jet that I'm going to let her have fun with, but it doesn't fly right. I think one of the motors is a little burnt out, so I'm going to replace that motor with one from the one that departed today.
I'll have to give the mono bipe a try to see how she performs. Does it take wind better as a monoplane? A co-worker of mine brought in a bipe one day (it was his wifes), and I remember it hovering in one spot at full power into a slow wind. That's one reason I bought the jet at first cause it performed better in a slight wind. By the way, the bipe is for my entertainment only!!!
Thanks for the help!
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Lol! The tail fins were removed by my dog a long time ago! It flew quite well without them, but as someone said on here if I gave it too much yaw it would spiral into the ground. My dog is a yorkshire terrier and she must think it is a bird or something cause she chases it around my backyard relentlessly! It is hilarious to see in person! I am amazed at the abuse the little plane took from her before the wing came off today. I have a second aero ace jet that I'm going to let her have fun with, but it doesn't fly right. I think one of the motors is a little burnt out, so I'm going to replace that motor with one from the one that departed today.
I'll have to give the mono bipe a try to see how she performs. Does it take wind better as a monoplane? A co-worker of mine brought in a bipe one day (it was his wifes), and I remember it hovering in one spot at full power into a slow wind. That's one reason I bought the jet at first cause it performed better in a slight wind. By the way, the bipe is for my entertainment only!!!
Thanks for the help!
Jay
10-14-2006, 09:00 PM
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Actually, with the amount of damage the tip of the nose takes you might want to put the screw in the canopy or another spot and not front and center for any collision.
10-14-2006, 09:01 PM
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ORIGINAL: WannaFly_06
its on channel A...
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whoa! dude ive never seen that before! what channel is that? is that one of the new models?
whoa! dude ive never seen that before! what channel is that? is that one of the new models?
10-14-2006, 09:03 PM
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RE: Air Hogs Aero Ace!
They come in 3 different channels, A, B, and C. I have (had) 2 of the B's. The tx is 2 channel similar to the bipe if that's what you were asking. They fly a little faster and handle wind better then an unmod'd bipe. Definately worth the $30!!!
10-14-2006, 09:04 PM
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They come in 3 different channels, A, B, and C. I have (had) 2 of the B's. The tx is 2 channel similar to the bipe if that's what you were asking. They fly a little faster and handle wind better then an unmod'd bipe. Definately worth the $30!!!
They come in 3 different channels, A, B, and C. I have (had) 2 of the B's. The tx is 2 channel similar to the bipe if that's what you were asking. They fly a little faster and handle wind better then an unmod'd bipe. Definately worth the $30!!!
10-14-2006, 09:23 PM
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One thing I learned about the props, they are different for each side!!! You can't take one off the right motor and put it on the left one, it'll be on backwards and the plane will just spiral in the air!!! Lol! I ended up breaking one on my fence and swapped it out with the wrong one from another plane, I almost threw it out before I realized my mistake!!! As for where to get a new props, I got mine off an aero ace with a burnt motor. I don't know if they sell them in a store or online anywhere... If you find out let me know though!!!
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10-15-2006, 07:44 AM
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ORIGINAL: SnitGTS
I don't know if they sell them in a store or online anywhere... If you find out let me know though!!!
Jay
I don't know if they sell them in a store or online anywhere... If you find out let me know though!!!
Jay
If you a place to get stock AA props let us know.
Got up early this morning and caught the sunrise and some good flying.
35 degrees out but at least no wind or rain- or snow!
The jet with the single tail fin flew great. Tighter turns and even managed
a few loops out of a turn dive. Never seen the jet do that before.
The boomerang AA flew a lot better after adding a rudder to the bottom.
Notice the extreme up elevator just to keep it level. Won't loop because
of the wing design but it still does spiral dives which I can easily pull out of.
10-15-2006, 10:54 AM
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ORIGINAL: monstermaker13
eh, like the single tail huh?
eh, like the single tail huh?
I think they went with the small twin tails for packaging purposes- dispose of em!
ORIGINAL: googledperson
anyone know where i can find a new jet? wannafly whered you get yours? my motor wires seperated on mine.
anyone know where i can find a new jet? wannafly whered you get yours? my motor wires seperated on mine.
I've noticed ebay has more & more listed every day.
10-15-2006, 10:56 AM
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I just picked up an Aero Ace and an Aero Ace Jet at Toys R Us. They even had the Storm Launcher! Didn't go for that though... Anyone try the Storm Launcher yet? Is it any good???
10-15-2006, 11:32 AM
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I have an SL and it is amazing, i would recommend 2 batteries though as flight times are relatively short 10-15mins for 2.5 hours of charge. I do not have enough pace to fly at my house but its amazing on the street, at least 25mph. i love making it hop off curbs and making little jumps for it. I can't wait until winter when i can make jumps out of snow and ice. the pontoons are protected by hard plastic on the bottom this makes it great for any surface, long gras is hard though!
10-15-2006, 11:41 AM
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I might have to put the SL on my christmas list then!!!
On a side note, I just flew my AA in my living room/dining room/kitchen and from that flight I think it flies decent enough. I want to do the mono-wing mod but I'm having trouble getting the lower wing out. I want to be careful and not break it just in case I want to put it back in or extend the top wing or if I have to return it for some reason. In an attempt to be extra cautious, I'm going to ask a dumb question. Is the bottom wing a single piece or is it two separate pieces? Thanks in advance!
Jay
On a side note, I just flew my AA in my living room/dining room/kitchen and from that flight I think it flies decent enough. I want to do the mono-wing mod but I'm having trouble getting the lower wing out. I want to be careful and not break it just in case I want to put it back in or extend the top wing or if I have to return it for some reason. In an attempt to be extra cautious, I'm going to ask a dumb question. Is the bottom wing a single piece or is it two separate pieces? Thanks in advance!
Jay
10-15-2006, 11:46 AM
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RE: Air Hogs Aero Ace!
1. the bottom wing is two pieces thats why we here people talking about attaching it to the top 2. the wings are usually held in by some soft glue 3. try pullin the back of the wing out first and then move forward from there. slowly add pressure until it starts to come out. 4. if that doesnt work put the joint under a hairdryer for about 5 mins to soften the glue.
10-15-2006, 11:56 AM
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Thanks! For some reason I imagined it was a single wing that just passed thru the body of the plane, sort of like those old sytrofoam gliders. I thought I had broken it!!! Few!!!
10-15-2006, 12:16 PM
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IF ANYONE NEEDS LIGHTS I HAVE 2 SETS FOR SALE AT $15 EA. INCLUDING SHIPPING.
I also have a SL , channel B and I love it. Still not as fun as my other boat , but that one doesn't fly , usually.
Fern , I must say I like the stir stik mod...
I also have a SL , channel B and I love it. Still not as fun as my other boat , but that one doesn't fly , usually.
Fern , I must say I like the stir stik mod...
10-15-2006, 03:30 PM
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Wanna fly, That is the first jet I got. It had the typical a channel issues, cutting out or thready power despite controls. I don't think the a channel planes are coming back. The two new planes were only b and c, remember.
Snit, go back a page or two and you'll find a pic of what I've been calling the w mod. In this configuration the plane climbs fast and handles well, but kites easily.
Thanks, DJ. I have been dazzling with the light kit, went to a straight mono mod. The bipe was to slow, the stir stick needs to be seen more clearly. Maybe I'll hang a set 1.25" winglets on it, still fast and a bit more stable.
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Snit, go back a page or two and you'll find a pic of what I've been calling the w mod. In this configuration the plane climbs fast and handles well, but kites easily.
Thanks, DJ. I have been dazzling with the light kit, went to a straight mono mod. The bipe was to slow, the stir stick needs to be seen more clearly. Maybe I'll hang a set 1.25" winglets on it, still fast and a bit more stable.
Tim
10-15-2006, 03:37 PM
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Ah, I found it. Looks kinda cool but I definately don't want it to become a kite, there are many trees in my neck of the woods and I'm flying under them 90% of the time!
The wind actually calmed down a little and I took her outside to maiden her as a monowing, and she was definately a lot faster! Only problem is with my back yard, it was a little too fast and I had to go retrieve it out of my nasty neighbors yard. Luckily they weren't home. So I'm definately going to need more wing area to get my speed down a little, I'm curious to see whether people think it's best to add extension to the top wing or to put the bottom wings back on. I need something that is relatively stable, can turn well, and won't "kite". I have a feeling I'm going to end up putting the lower wings back on.
Thanks in advance!
Snit
The wind actually calmed down a little and I took her outside to maiden her as a monowing, and she was definately a lot faster! Only problem is with my back yard, it was a little too fast and I had to go retrieve it out of my nasty neighbors yard. Luckily they weren't home. So I'm definately going to need more wing area to get my speed down a little, I'm curious to see whether people think it's best to add extension to the top wing or to put the bottom wings back on. I need something that is relatively stable, can turn well, and won't "kite". I have a feeling I'm going to end up putting the lower wings back on.
Thanks in advance!
Snit