Tim_Indy
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Joined: 2/21/2002
From: Indianapolis, IN, USA
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I bit the bullet and ordered mine in all -white and added Pepsi graphics.
My WH Extra uses a BME 105 with K&S cannisters (my first effort with cannisters). I used 6 Hitec 5945 digital servos, one Hitec 5735 digital for the rudder, and a pair of Hitec regulars for the throttle and the choke. Transmitter is a Futaba Super 8 and receiver is a Multiplex IPD 9 channel. BTW, the 105 will shortly be replaced with the new 110 BME Extreme (can't wait!)
I too,was impressed with the kit overall, though I did experience a couple of glitches. The wing tube was a VERY tight fit in the wings and I had to chuck it in a lathe and use 400 and 600 sandpaper to dress it down a few thousandths to fit. One wing panel had the servo holes placed wrong, giving more angle on the aileron pushrods. Tom probably would have replaced the panel, but I had already re-covered it so.......I'm getting by for the time being. After a bit of adjusting, I've got both ailerons moving in unison.
The hardware package was first rate, and offered everything (including all the little stuff) one needs to finish the plane. The plane has lots of details. For example, the cutouts are already there for ignition and radio switches assuming one will use the heavy duty kind like those offerd by Maxx Products, Cermark, and JR. There's already a provision for tuned cannisters (unlike many other planes that make installing cans a hassle). Cowling is already mounted and mounting the engine is made a lot easier if instructions are followed regarding getting the offset right. Overall, it's well thought out and seems designed by a FLYER!
I haven't weighed mine yet, but 28 pounds seems a good neighborhood, as it does seem a lot heavier than my Great Planes Extra's 24 pounds. Then, it is a MUCH larger bird.
I needed 7 ounces of nose weight to balance at 4 3/4" back of the wingtip's front corner.
With the control surface throws set up per instructions the maiden voyage was uneventful. Couple clicks here and there, and she was rock solid (sure glad, too, since my knees were shaking badly). Made a few circuits, did a couple rolls, loops, and knife edges, then brought her in for a landing to check for loose bolts and stuff. She sure lands easy!
After checking things out, (and finding a couple loose bolts) a gave myself a bit more aileron throw, and added a bit of mix to eliminate the slight pull to the belly on knife edge, and took off for the second flight feeling confident. She flies BIG, and flies well. The BME 105 is a good choice for sequence work. It has power to pull out of a hover with some authority, but it doesn't LEAP up (the new 110 Extreme will change that). This is a plane that flies well enough so that if you know how to move the sticks for any manuever, it will make you look GOOD doing it. I like manuevers that look effortless in their execution, and this plane gives you that in spades. All I need is more stick time on her to find out how SHE likes to do the stuff I like to do. BTW, I'm not into 3D, (I'd rather do a one turn roller than torque roll 30 minutes), but having said that, this plane will probably be a very capable 3D performer as well.
I've posted some pics here: [URL=http://www.****/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4607]WH 330 pics[/URL] .
I've also got video of my second flight in two flavors: [URL=http://www.rcsites.net/tmills/stuff/WH Extra HI.wmv]Broadband video[/URL] or [URL=http://www.rcsitres.net/tmills/stuff/WH Extra LO.wmv]Dial-up Video[/URL]
I'll have more info shortly as I get more accustomed to the plane. For now, though, IT'S A KEEPER!!!!!
< Message edited by Tim_Indy -- Aug 12 2003 12:54PM >
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First Flights on my Wild Hare Extra! - 
nice looking plane Tim. - 
First Flights on my Wild Hare Extra! - 