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Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

Old 07-11-2006, 07:22 AM
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Default Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

Picked up one of these profile arfs a couple of weeks ago. Having a lot of fun with it, but was hoping to hear about anyone elses experiences with this plane. Very fast assembly. Lots of control surface, but a fat airfoil, so not really sure how 3D friendly it is regarding harrier's and such.

Anyone else flying one?

Tks from VA

Old 07-11-2006, 07:49 AM
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What engine are you using? Could you measure the hight of the gear?
Old 07-11-2006, 08:26 AM
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On the Tribute I am currently building I an installing
a Webra 36 with a pipe and moose can...

The center line of the motor is 9 inches off the deck...

Also using carbon fiber push rods ( Hope this works )
Looks like this little plane is going to be WILD !!!!!




Old 07-11-2006, 10:32 AM
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I've been flying mine with a Saito 50 up front, enough power, but not ballistic. Also, had to grind away a good bit of wood to get it to fit. Prop clearance is fine with a 12/5, but the landing gear is pretty weak. Starts to give way after several quite acceptably smooth landings. I went with high torque metal gear mini servos since I had some, so that means supplied control rods weren't quite long enough, so I'm switching out for graphite as well.

Hovers easy enough, the rest I'm working on.

Regards, from VA
Old 07-12-2006, 08:16 AM
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Default RE: Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

Hey Sotos,

Do you know the ready to fly weight with the sAITO ?

Phil
Old 07-12-2006, 07:47 PM
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Default RE: Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

It measures right at 4 lbs even on a digital fish scale. This is with all supplied hardward and a 5 cell 1800 mah nimh battery and a combination of Hitec 85mg's and 81mg's.

Hope this helps.
Old 07-13-2006, 01:38 AM
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Default RE: Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

Just placed an order.
Tribute, TT pro 46, hitech 311, electron 6, apc 12.25X3.75. Will this be a winner.
Old 07-13-2006, 08:00 AM
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Hey SOTOS,

Thanks for the weight ,sound really good. You mention 85 and 81 servo ,I am curious where you use the 81 ?

Phil
Old 07-13-2006, 08:27 AM
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Default RE: Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

Hi Phil,

I used 85MG's on Rudder and Ele. Used 81MG's on Ailerons. Running a 6 Volt Rcv pack, so I think they offer adequate torque. I did have to replace stock servo arms on ele and rudder servos in order to get enough throw however.

Hope this helps.

Regards from VA
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Are the servo cutouts sized for mini servos?
Old 07-13-2006, 09:35 AM
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Servo cutouts are sized for standard servos. I cut some adapter plates from 1/8" birch ply. I can't seem to get an image attached. If someone wants to see what they look like, let me know and I'll figure out how to attach a pic.

Hope this helps.

Regards from hot and humid VA
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Default RE: Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

Guys when do you fly with and without the SFG's?
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Default RE: Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

It really annoys me that my tribute is the only one that came overweight from the factory

My with a .40SF, 2000 mAh 6 volt battery, Futaba S3003 on control surfaces and HS-311 on throttle, with an AR500 reciever came out to be almost 5 lbs with fuel! The other thing is that everything but the battery is lighter than the recommended and the airplane is slightly over powered!
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Default RE: Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

What prop are you using with the .40?
Old 01-30-2011, 07:40 PM
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11X4 APC. Running byrons 20/20 fuel to get decent performance (i.e. good hover pullout). Will eventually try a Xoar and/or vess 11X4. Seems like the best prop. If the .40 could handle it though i would have ran a 11.5X4 apc
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Default RE: Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

I have been running a 10 x 6 but not very good for a nice slow fly by nor a good hover. I am gonna try a 11 x 4 and see if that will help me out.

Old 01-31-2011, 01:44 AM
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Default RE: Tribute 36 by Hangar 9, anyone?

Yeah try that 11X4. depending on what .40 you have you might be able to get away even with a 11.5X4 APC. Since my .40 is over 20 years old (new when i got it-about a year ago) it doesn't really have the power as the modern day .40 sized engines. Not saying it isn't good, it is one of the best i've owned. Just doesn't give the kind of power a 3D airplane should have. 

If the 11X4 isn't really work try an 11X3. you might not get that much speed of precision type stuff, but you will get a good pull- the kind that is desirable for a 3D airplane. 

also give 20/20 a try if you don't get that great pullout with the 11X4. for me, without running 20/20 it is just too risky hovering on the deck. Mainly because if i get into trouble, i just don't have the pullout necessary to save the airplane from meeting its doom.

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