Diamond Dust as first speed plane?
09-04-2002, 01:00 AM
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I'm planning my winter building schedule. On my list is a fast glow ship of some kind. Would a DD work? I thougt first to try a Shrike, but I've read that the glide is poor. And I'd like to be able to slow down for a breather from time to time.
I've flown some fast electrics. I have a hotliner and a way overpowered (3 turn brushless) Simple 400. Neither one gives my any problems in flight . Although landing the hotliner is hit of miss.
(sorry)
I'm also wondering about launching. Does the DD need a helper to launch? Cause I can't count on a helper at my club most times. Can I add UC to the DD?
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I'm planning my winter building schedule. On my list is a fast glow ship of some kind. Would a DD work? I thougt first to try a Shrike, but I've read that the glide is poor. And I'd like to be able to slow down for a breather from time to time.
I've flown some fast electrics. I have a hotliner and a way overpowered (3 turn brushless) Simple 400. Neither one gives my any problems in flight . Although landing the hotliner is hit of miss.
(sorry)I'm also wondering about launching. Does the DD need a helper to launch? Cause I can't count on a helper at my club most times. Can I add UC to the DD?
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09-04-2002, 10:39 AM
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Mum,
The Dust should work for you. Start out with a .36 sized or basic .46. You might need a helper for the first few flights until trimmed and to help you get your launch down. Also, consider the ProJeti reviewed here. It is an impressive electric.
Mark M.
The Dust should work for you. Start out with a .36 sized or basic .46. You might need a helper for the first few flights until trimmed and to help you get your launch down. Also, consider the ProJeti reviewed here. It is an impressive electric.
Mark M.
09-04-2002, 06:06 PM
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Well I'll tell it like it is. Here is my Shrike .40 with a TT46pro, 9/7 APC, Ultra thrust Muffler. It turns 17000rpm. I add a little Klotz to my 15% cool power. I'm not a total idiot. Anyways it comes in at about 4lbs. This is a 120mph combo on a Kmart budget. Flys well but you need all the elevator you can get for landings. This is very common on this plane. It is a bit of a lead ball on landings. My buddy has a DD. He runs a Rossi .45? or something thereof. The DD weighs in around 3lbs. It floats in for landings like a balloon. You put a 46pro or 46fx-whatever with a tuned muffler or pipe and it is going to scream. No need to get some $300 engine. Maybe later but not now. Go this route to see if you like the plane.
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DD as a winter project? is winter a fortnight long there? 
you can slow it down for a breather, i get nice long runs on my 1/2 tunned MVVS 40 and its keeps up with the quickest planes... just
you can slow it down for a breather, i get nice long runs on my 1/2 tunned MVVS 40 and its keeps up with the quickest planes... just
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Well, winter is a bit longer than that. But my list is rather long. And after todays mishap with the hotliner I think I'm going to move the DD up to the top of the list. I can't get the hang of landing that thing. And I'm getting tired of fixing it.
BTW, how do I launch a DD?
BTW, how do I launch a DD?
