ricardinho

hello any ideas on pilot sizes for this plane. i was thinking something funny not scale... thanks pat

Dave Wilshere

Slimline Xtreme pilots are about the right size.

raptorlogo

Hi Pat,

Mickey Mouse is the fastest funny pilot for the Flash !

Alain

ricardinho

very cute...i like that

mtnflyer14

The axle bolts that came with my C-36/2 Behotec retracts are about 1/4" too long in the smooth axle part, such that the 1/4" threads (not 6mm unfortunately) bottom out in the strut before the head on the axle bolt comes up against the wheel rim. End result is that the wheel rim is 1/4" away from seating up against the brake assembly - ususable. Ray Lobonte (Comp-ARF rep) is trying to get the correct axles, but I will soon run out of time to be ready for the Speedworld/Desert Storm fly-in in Phoenix 11-13 February.
So, the question is, does anybody know if an airframe bolt with the correct 13/16" grip length (smooth, unthreaded part of the bolt) would be okay to substitute for an axle? I'm just not sure about the hardness/strength of the airframe bolts and can't find any info online about that. Just wondering if anyone else had used them. Thanks!
I will post some pics this evening of the pneumatic/electronics layout I used in the fuselage. I think it will be fairly efficient and accessible.
Regards,
Mark

mtnflyer14

A few pictures on where I put the components in the fuselage. Generally, the ECU, solenoids and pneumatic stuff is on the left side, retract and brake valves and servos on right, Smart-Fly Power Expander in center in front of the UAT. The last picture shows where I had to relieve a little of the bulkhead and remove the nosewheel steering retract mechanism to get the air tank into the nose.
Regards,
Mark

ricardinho

looks very nice..

Dave Wilshere

Mark, looking good and nearly there!

I think the threads are M6 and can be cut using a die to sort the issue.

Dw

dubd

Mark, which rep did you order the plane from?

igorcar

Hello I got mine with David Shulman!

ricardinho

igorcar tuda bom!!!.. have you started assembly.. ricardinho

overnout

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Anyone know if C-ARF plans to come-out with additional paint schemes? I like boring colour schemes and although I like the Blue Angel scheme I figure it would be hard to see in a blue sky. I liked they Thunderbird scheme on the old flash.

Cheers

ricardinho

i am sure they could do a thunderbird scheme because they already have it. you will have to check with a rep to see if there going to offer custom schemes...

gooseF22

I just emailed Ray if I could get the wings/tail upgrade for my Tbird... will let you know.. I hope so!!!!..

Wouldn't this look sweet with a swept wing?

gooseF22

I know you wanted funny but 1/7th is the scale of the flash. Its kinda inbetween most sizes I found. I cut down a 1/6 scale pilot. the cockpit is a 1/8 scale F-18 cockpit as you can see its gotta a big head.. (like me)

The 1/6 scale pilot is 12 inches, so Im guessing a 10 inch tall doll or so

Ragz

We test flew my Ultra flash last weekend.  Its has a classic P120 from 5 years ago.  IMHO, this is the smoothest nicest flying aircraft I have ever owned... and I have owned a lot.

Dave Wilshere

Anurag

That's great! it is smooth for sure. We have a few being finished at this time ready for the season ahead.

Colour schemes-most are available to order, the red Cheque scheme is available for sure, I've ordered a colour swop (same scheme different colours) talk with your reps and they can sort most things. But yes the T Bird scheme will suit it!

Dw

ricardinho

goose that cockpit looks awesome.. i love the thunderbird scheme.....

canenr

Look what showed up at my front door!

ricardinho

oh boy!!!!! mine should be here next week ... how she look?

Dave Wilshere

Cool, just needs some Motors & Rotors stickers
What equipment did you decide on?

Dw

canenr

Just like my CARF Eurosport, beautiful kit. Comes with everything and excellent fit. Thank you Andy Kane.

canenr

So far the plan is: Jet Central Cheetah turbine 31lbs
JR8411 servos all around
Dreamworks ProLink struts and wheels
Futaba 12Z radio

Dave Wilshere

It will rock with a 31lb thrust turbine.

Dave

skynet33

I finally got my UF last week after a 3 1/2 month wait, but all I can say is it was well worth the wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!