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Old 01-30-2013, 04:32 PM
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maybe you should consider a delta,this one flew with just 14kg jetjoe 3000.imagine what could be with p200.in case you like it i have one really cheap(need to sell to get a viperjet)
Old 01-30-2013, 06:54 PM
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I heard some guys in eastern Canada were dropping the Behotec 180's in the smaller Scorpion with no problems. Your Wren will fly it fine but if u want the speed then u will want to upsize the powerplant. I think you would be better off with a 180 class engine than going to a big block like a P200 with all the extra weight and fuel consumption

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Old 01-30-2013, 07:00 PM
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ORIGINAL: PaulD

I heard some guys in eastern Canada were dropping the Behotec 180's in the smaller Scorpion with no problems. Your Wren will fly it fine but if u want the speed then u will want to upsize the powerplant. I think you would be better off with a 180 class engine than going to a big block like a P200 with all the extra weight and fuel consumption

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Never flown it but, I've seen the reg. Scorpion fly many times with a Behotec 180 as the dealer (Altecarerc.com) is local to me and we often fly together. Performance is superb with that engine. Just a joy to watch this plane perform with that combo.

Mike

Old 01-30-2013, 08:49 PM
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I've got one of the first scorpions Peter at altecare brought in powered by the regular behotec JB-180 and radared it at 180mph. The plane feels very solid in the air and is an absolute joy to land WITH PROPER CG. My cg is on the backside of the strut which is a trailing type. It weighs about 27lbs after I painted it and about 35lbs with full 4 ltr tank. I get over 10 mins. with that tank and I use a lot of power. With this setup its got unlimited vertical on takeoff and still comes in farely slow with the extra weight. The plane needs lots of down elevator for inverted flight and knife edges farely well with no coupling but full rudder deflection at stock throws. I use flaps and airbrake for landing since it wants to float using just flaps with the 180, with the airbrake it seems to plant itself down much better. Much different plane from my bandit and like others have said you need to go with a bandit or flash if you want real speed.

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Old 01-31-2013, 04:42 AM
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You guys that own the SS.... Are you running 2servos per elevator like the manual shows, or are you running one servo? What servos do you have in it?
Old 01-31-2013, 04:53 AM
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one servo of at least 16kg is more than ok.i forgot the link before,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4xCSLMOt_M
Old 01-31-2013, 04:53 AM
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Hi I have just one 8711 per one elevator, two servo when combination of 2x200oz per side.
Old 01-31-2013, 04:58 AM
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this is HAB scorpion with hawk 190r inside,full gear doors.as you can see isn´t fast,go for another airframe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2VK7i5oiV4
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Man..... I like that landing.
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Hi I have just one 8711 per one elevator, two servo when combination of 2x200oz per side.
Sabastian.... Have you opened up that 180 on the SS? Can you run it wide open on the flat and level?

For me, I don't care about going 200mph. I just have the 200SX available and the SS would seem to be a good large airframe for short field landings.
Old 01-31-2013, 05:22 AM
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I only open in full going straight up when in rout 66 and the fastest 3/4 in straight and I think it was fast ,the straight up was super till of side and the banana pass super stable on knife age .
Old 01-31-2013, 07:40 AM
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Hi Henry,

What colors do the Scorpions come in??? Or which ones will you be offering???
Old 01-31-2013, 08:43 AM
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We will have the standard stock colors that are on my website a well as a few others that we will take pictures of when available.
Old 02-02-2013, 12:47 PM
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Henry. How much for the mid size scorpion? And what comes with it? How much for the small scorpion ? What comes with the small? Do you have stock of both?
Old 02-02-2013, 04:53 PM
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Hello,
this is a video of my last flight in JetPower. :-)
love this plane :
http://youtu.be/YpuMO07****
regards
Eric B
Old 11-28-2013, 01:22 PM
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I had ones an couple years ago, and tried it landing without flaps.....it seemed to be no problem....from the thread, it sounds like most are landed without flaps. Is this correct? Please email me set Kmay21@ aol.com
Old 11-28-2013, 01:46 PM
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I do no flaps all the time .
Old 11-29-2013, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by sysiek
I do no flaps all the time .
I land mine (standard scorpion with Booster 130+ for power) with full flaps, and on shorter fields with airbrake as well. the flaps do partially block out the elevator, so mix in a little extra 'up throw' to smoothen the flare....

no flaps on TO. It makes the nicest takeoff ever, just don't be tempted to release the 'up elevator' right after TO, or she'll be back on the deck in no time.... I keep some up elevator right into the first turn.

wonderful plane in my opinion, speed envelope is perfect for me. no rocket indeed, but there are other planes if that's what you're after....

here's mine:

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Old 11-29-2013, 06:11 AM
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It's the coolest sounding jet you will ever hear. Listen to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpHxOhHhwUE
Old 11-29-2013, 06:15 AM
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I agree, it "growls" or "howls" in flight........... probably has to do with the intake ducts not being full lenght........sounds véry cool!!!
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Robersteam, that lighting package is awesome! Can you give us some details?

Originally Posted by robersteam
this is HAB scorpion with hawk 190r inside,full gear doors.as you can see isn´t fast,go for another airframe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2VK7i5oiV4
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I'm looking at this plane. I've always liked the look, but I would need the regular size Scorpion (100lb), not the larger one. anyone selling a used one that isn't beat up bad?
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Just bought one of these from Peter at Altercarerc. In the orange racing scheme.
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I need 7 more posts to put up any pics so.....
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It took about 3 months to get and was a little over $4000 shipped to the states.

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