New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
11-16-2008, 07:56 PM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
That 40cc gasser is a little over the recommended engine range, plus gassers vibrate a lot harder than glow engines. Did you tell Pacific that you were installing that engine when you asked them about the firewall? I would definately reinforce it with some epoxy and cloth. If you do it before you put the dash panel in, it will be very easy to reach the back of the firewall.
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11-25-2008, 09:58 PM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
ORIGINAL: Ed
Where does one get the best price on this bird, and whatcha all payin for it ? ? ?
Where does one get the best price on this bird, and whatcha all payin for it ? ? ?
11-28-2008, 10:48 PM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
ORIGINAL: Loopman
Okay, I bit and got one of these planes. It arrived in good order and there was no apparent damage from shipping. HOWEVER, there were a couple of observations that I made as I was getting into the build.
a. The firewall did not appear to be sufficiently glued to the front of the fuse.
b. The cowl had chips and spider line cracks
c. The servo area in the fuse was loose
d. Once glued together, there are bare balsa areas around the vertical stab, where it glues to the horizontal stab.
e. The covering melted, AT LOW TEMP! around the window areas.
I contacted Pacific Aero and they apologized for the issues and did send me a couple of feet of the covering. They stated that the firewall IS well secured and I should have no problem with it. I've dealt with ARF's many times before and most of the above issues are not a big deal. I just expected something better for my money as this is not an inexpensive ARF!
Okay, I bit and got one of these planes. It arrived in good order and there was no apparent damage from shipping. HOWEVER, there were a couple of observations that I made as I was getting into the build.
a. The firewall did not appear to be sufficiently glued to the front of the fuse.
b. The cowl had chips and spider line cracks
c. The servo area in the fuse was loose
d. Once glued together, there are bare balsa areas around the vertical stab, where it glues to the horizontal stab.
e. The covering melted, AT LOW TEMP! around the window areas.
I contacted Pacific Aero and they apologized for the issues and did send me a couple of feet of the covering. They stated that the firewall IS well secured and I should have no problem with it. I've dealt with ARF's many times before and most of the above issues are not a big deal. I just expected something better for my money as this is not an inexpensive ARF!
] Ed
11-30-2008, 01:14 PM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
I've had my Monocoupe for about two months now and it draws good comments every time I bring it out to the field. Mine was in perfect shape out of the box, except for the four cowl mounts which were broken off from the box being dropped on that end. I have a MVVS 26 in it and it flies great ( a 35cc would have been perfect). I have only a few complaints though, it would be nice to have a side door like the H9 Piper so that you can use both hands to work on the interior, and I almost have to take a valium before each take-off as you have no idea which way it will swing on the T.O. roll. I will try to Dremel the wheel pant opening to see if that helps. When it swings and you correct with rudder it rolls the aircraft when it breaks ground. In the air and landing it is perfect although it is certainly no beginners airplane.
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12-01-2008, 11:03 AM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
Would using a Zenoah G-26 always require mounting the servos in the tail ?
Do they all turn out nose heavy using the G-26 ?
Ed
Do they all turn out nose heavy using the G-26 ?
Ed
12-01-2008, 11:39 AM
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If you use the G26ei, you might get away with no lead, putting the elevator servos in the cockpit. With the G26 mag and the servos in the cockpit you will need lead in the tail, but not too much. It's a long tail.
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12-01-2008, 02:58 PM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
I used a G26 converted to ignition with a CH ignition system, servos in the tail, balanced on the aluminum spar. No lead added anywhere. Plane flew very well.
12-01-2008, 03:25 PM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
Nope .......... My G-26 has magneto, so I guess that I am doomed to putting the servos in the tail.............. hymmmmmmm. Unless I put my 2 five cell battery packs in the rear of the cabin area ? ? ? []
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12-01-2008, 03:34 PM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
ORIGINAL: Ed
Nope .......... My G-26 has magneto, so I guess that I am doomed to putting the servos in the tail.............. hymmmmmmm. Unless I put my 2 five cell battery packs in the rear of the cabin area ? ? ? []
Ed
Nope .......... My G-26 has magneto, so I guess that I am doomed to putting the servos in the tail.............. hymmmmmmm. Unless I put my 2 five cell battery packs in the rear of the cabin area ? ? ? [
]Ed
12-02-2008, 09:03 AM
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ORIGINAL: GaGeeBees
I bolted my engine in place and then installed the wings, tail group, etc and put it on the balancer to determine where to put the servos and battery packs. I use a 5-cell sub C Rx battery and a 4-cell sub C for ignition. I was able to avoid having to use any lead ballast using this method.
ORIGINAL: Ed
Nope .......... My G-26 has magneto, so I guess that I am doomed to putting the servos in the tail.............. hymmmmmmm. Unless I put my 2 five cell battery packs in the rear of the cabin area ? ? ? []
Ed
Nope .......... My G-26 has magneto, so I guess that I am doomed to putting the servos in the tail.............. hymmmmmmm. Unless I put my 2 five cell battery packs in the rear of the cabin area ? ? ? [
]Ed
This is the proper way to balance any model.
Why guess, during assembly ?
12-13-2008, 04:00 PM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
ORIGINAL: Ed
Is the Pettit Report on this Monocoupe available on-line anywhere ?
Thanks - Ed
Is the Pettit Report on this Monocoupe available on-line anywhere ?
Thanks - Ed
This thread isn't a comprehensive enough report?? Hmmm... [:-]
12-13-2008, 04:44 PM
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ORIGINAL: Ed
Is the Pettit Report on this Monocoupe available on-line anywhere ?
Thanks - Ed
Is the Pettit Report on this Monocoupe available on-line anywhere ?
Thanks - Ed
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12-13-2008, 05:57 PM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
" I can pull it out and let you know what issue it's in, if you want that info.
Al "
Thanks Al, that's extremely kind of you to help.
ed
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Al "
Thanks Al, that's extremely kind of you to help.
ed
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12-13-2008, 07:52 PM
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There was a review in the October 2008 issue of Model Aviation also. http://www.modelaircraft.org/mag/backissues.htm
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12-15-2008, 11:55 AM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
There was also a review done by Don Bailey recently. Just can't remember the exact name of the publication but it came out in the October issue I believe. Sport Flyer?? I have the mag at home but I buy it so infrequently that the name eludes me at the moment. I'll edit this once I find out tonight. No the Petit review is not on line, as has been pointed out. Would be nice if some of the articles/reviews could be gotten as a pdf.
Edit:
The magazine is RC Sport Flyer and it was the October 2008 that the Monocoupe review was in.
Edit:
The magazine is RC Sport Flyer and it was the October 2008 that the Monocoupe review was in.
12-20-2008, 10:17 AM
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RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
There were also reveiws in Fly RC Magazine, April 2008, Model Airplane News, March 2008 & Model Avation in September? or October? 2008. In general I've only read good things about this plane with the exception of ground handling issues which seem to be the result of poor wheel alinment with the wheel pants. In my case loose wheel shaft collars. I built mine with a ZDZ 40-Zoar 20X10. This was my first gasser and only 3rd ARF. The plane flew very well and came in slow and easy with the flaps. Unfortunnately I was only able to get one flight before I got the wheel issues straightened and the season ended. I am eagerly waiting for spring to get some stick time with this plane and really get to know it.
