Help me make my Shrike faster!!!
04-15-2003, 02:58 PM
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Help me make my Shrike faster!!!
my shrike 40 had .46FX pipe and 9x9 apc but it was limited by RPM and horsepower.
for real speed you will need...
Dubb Jett FIRE (rear exaust and pipe).
gap seal hinges
flying a whiplash now much less drag
wishing for an EXTREME...lighter than the original
for real speed you will need...
Dubb Jett FIRE (rear exaust and pipe).
gap seal hinges
flying a whiplash now much less drag
wishing for an EXTREME...lighter than the original
04-15-2003, 03:04 PM
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Jet Time
Just get the jet out Bob!
Originally posted by Crazy4Flight
my shrike 40 had .46FX pipe and 9x9 apc but it was limited by RPM and horsepower.
for real speed you will need...
Dubb Jett FIRE (rear exaust and pipe).
gap seal hinges
flying a whiplash now much less drag
wishing for an EXTREME...lighter than the original
my shrike 40 had .46FX pipe and 9x9 apc but it was limited by RPM and horsepower.
for real speed you will need...
Dubb Jett FIRE (rear exaust and pipe).
gap seal hinges
flying a whiplash now much less drag
wishing for an EXTREME...lighter than the original
04-16-2003, 09:24 PM
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Help me make my Shrike faster!!!
You can also reduce the thickness of the wing, reduce the tail height, round and smooth all edges, and reduce weight anywhere you can. The pipe will do the most for you though.
04-16-2003, 10:10 PM
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Lot's of things
Here are some that'll get you started for a good while...
Eliminate drag... Surface, and parasytic.
Sharpen the LE's of the fins as sharp as you can get them
Eliminate weight...i.e. Use a lite tank for fuel, and lite hardware
More power...self-explanatory
Try a CF pipe...expensive yes, but lite, and powerful
Run a few props and see what works the best...a pylon prop does wonders sometimes.
For the extreme need for speed, completely rebuild the airframe using contest grade wood on everything and CF in areas where strength is needed, and scrap all the 'beefing up' parts.
Drill lightening holes in everything possible...notice I said ***in everything possible*** don't go to crazy
Eliminate drag... Surface, and parasytic.
Sharpen the LE's of the fins as sharp as you can get them
Eliminate weight...i.e. Use a lite tank for fuel, and lite hardware
More power...self-explanatory
Try a CF pipe...expensive yes, but lite, and powerful
Run a few props and see what works the best...a pylon prop does wonders sometimes.
For the extreme need for speed, completely rebuild the airframe using contest grade wood on everything and CF in areas where strength is needed, and scrap all the 'beefing up' parts.
Drill lightening holes in everything possible...notice I said ***in everything possible*** don't go to crazy
