*** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
#2976
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Hi all, just putting some finishing touches on my us 1000 , it took almost 3 years and who knows how much money.
As I say there are no shortcuts to perfection, but it's not perfect but close. Hardest build I ever had .
Will post pics in a few days
As I say there are no shortcuts to perfection, but it's not perfect but close. Hardest build I ever had .
Will post pics in a few days
#2977
yeah, pictures are mandatory.
#2978
Would love to see a picture of your work. Good craftsmanship does take time, that's for sure...I have a US 1000 in my closet that I bought, was thinking that it may be my next build. Curious, what in your opinion made this build so difficult?
#2984
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I built my us60 w half the dihedral the plans called for, on purpose! that is exactly what my sons Tiapan has. I think it fly's better without it. that change makes it hold banks better, stall turns are to die for, wingovers are easier. the disadvantage is that on landing it will hold a slight bank not letting the dihedral settle it out. but if you are flying this plane that should not be a problem for you.
Joe
Joe
#2985
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Flew the US 46 last weekend. The YS FZ80S is a perfect match for the plane, the OS 55AX was also awesome on it, The plane flys as expected, fast and smooth but then slows down to a crawl for landing. Had no issues with anything except my canopy was a little loose fitting. It's a great flying nice looking plane that flys well out of the box. Only recommendation is I would aim to balance towards the aft end of the recommended CG range. I'm towards the middle and it was more nose heavy that I would like, took more down elevator when inverted than I would like. We had a great time though and we both were laughing and having a good old time with them.
#2986
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The newly built that took almost 4 years.
The bottom of the stabilizer has the same matching scheme as under wing
moki 140
bisson muffler
17x6 apc prop
2 batteries independent 2 switch into receiver
using riches brew fai fuel
24 oz fuel tank
carbon pushrods ailerons and tal wheel
futaba equipment
The bottom of the stabilizer has the same matching scheme as under wing
moki 140
bisson muffler
17x6 apc prop
2 batteries independent 2 switch into receiver
using riches brew fai fuel
24 oz fuel tank
carbon pushrods ailerons and tal wheel
futaba equipment
#2996
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I built my us60 w half the dihedral the plans called for, on purpose! that is exactly what my sons Tiapan has. I think it fly's better without it. that change makes it hold banks better, stall turns are to die for, wingovers are easier. the disadvantage is that on landing it will hold a slight bank not letting the dihedral settle it out. but if you are flying this plane that should not be a problem for you.
Joe
Joe
#2998
Love my US60. Recently swap out the Tower Hobbies 75 for an OS 75AX. Had problems with keeping the TH engine running. The OS has been running great. Would like to get another kit as back up but notice the price is $179.99 and out of stock. Seams like a lot for a kit but its a good plane.
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Thanks hrrcflyer,
maiden was 2 weeks ago ,two clicks down elevator that's all it needed to be trimmed .
The aircraft came out heavy but it flies solid and stable with no bad tendencies .not as fast as I had hoped for but maybe that's due to only being a 140 size engine onboard .
the ultrasport will do any maneuver that i wanna try so far . Not sure on knife edge speed is just not there . Currently using an apc 17x6 prop I will be *****g out prop size with a wood 18x6 and see if it pulls any better .using fai fuel currently per moki Manuel and engine is still being broke in so not revving at full tilt
that's all folks ,oh one last thing Real easy to see in the sky and handles wind super good I fly here at the AMA with usual 20 mph gusts
maiden was 2 weeks ago ,two clicks down elevator that's all it needed to be trimmed .
The aircraft came out heavy but it flies solid and stable with no bad tendencies .not as fast as I had hoped for but maybe that's due to only being a 140 size engine onboard .
the ultrasport will do any maneuver that i wanna try so far . Not sure on knife edge speed is just not there . Currently using an apc 17x6 prop I will be *****g out prop size with a wood 18x6 and see if it pulls any better .using fai fuel currently per moki Manuel and engine is still being broke in so not revving at full tilt
that's all folks ,oh one last thing Real easy to see in the sky and handles wind super good I fly here at the AMA with usual 20 mph gusts