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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/4/2004 6:44:43 PM   
    swlarcham



    Posts: 392
    Joined: 4/9/2002
    From: DeQuincy, LA, USA
    Status: offline     		FWIW
    I used the stock generic Dave Brown/VirbaDamp/VonLinsowe mount.
    Started with a YS91 then after about 30 flights upgraded to the YS110.
    Now after more than a years time and about 6 gallons of fuel through both motors combined -same original mount & isolators, I can't identify any wear on the isolators yet. Expecting them to wear out quickly I did purchase some Dave Brown isolators and they look like they'll fit the original mount, but I haven't had to try them yet.
    The only problem I've had is screws loosening. But I've read posts of many people with many different types of mounts have screws work loose over time

    Eddie

    < Message edited by swlarcham -- 12/4/2004 6:46:55 PM >

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/4/2004 7:33:17 PM   
    tph1


     

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    Joined: 12/22/2003
    From: Cocoa Beach, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Ok, I just found a pic of the Brown mount, I see now what you mean. I have to get something for this new YS 110 and this plane is looking pretty good.

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    It looks a lot more like it does now than it did when I first started!

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/4/2004 7:55:48 PM   
    tommy s


     

    Posts: 1202
    Joined: 1/14/2004
    From: houston, TX, USA
    Status: online     		You won't be sorry , it's a great flying airplane.

    tommy s

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/4/2004 8:26:22 PM   
    tph1


     

    Posts: 829
    Joined: 12/22/2003
    From: Cocoa Beach, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Tommy, I'm sure you're right but I want to see the Infinity 90 and the Dream 110 before I decide. They will be ready for delivery any day now.
    Tom

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    It looks a lot more like it does now than it did when I first started!

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/4/2004 8:40:42 PM   
    tommy s


     

    Posts: 1202
    Joined: 1/14/2004
    From: houston, TX, USA
    Status: online     		One of our local hobby shops is a Fliton dealer and has an Infinity 90 coming
    in a few weeks. I'm curious about that one myself. It looks awesome but how
    it flys is the real question. It would have to be very good to be better than the
    Excelleron.

    tommy s

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/6/2004 3:35:24 AM   
    Bob Pastorello



    Posts: 5393
    Joined: 2/23/2002
    From: El Reno, OK, USA
    Status: online     		I have at least balanced the bird and run the Tiger Shark 90. On the stock muffler, did pretty well, I think, turning the APC 14 x 6 recommended at about 9500, not leaned down yet. Pulled pretty good.

    What was really neat was setting up the "UNIFLOW" tank three line system....very nice, can hardly wait to fly it... explanation here Uniflow

    As for balance, well the 8.2 all up weight permitted the battery to be just at the CG location of 7". No ballast anywhere. Also the throttle servo is up in the engine bay, and I'm using a Tru Turn 3" instead of 2.75, fwiw.

    Sure need some flyable weather now...........

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/6/2004 5:32:09 AM   
    rcchickadee


     

    Posts: 18
    Joined: 8/11/2003
    From: Rosamond, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		I have an Excelleron 90 with a YS 110 4 stroke in it. It's a dream to fly. Made a couple of mods on it with the help of Troy N and Tony F: used push rods instead of cable, and changed hinges. Had to reinforce the landing gear. Have had no trouble with the engine mount at all.
    It's a beauty of a pattern plane.

    Terry

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/6/2004 5:27:54 PM   
    tph1


     

    Posts: 829
    Joined: 12/22/2003
    From: Cocoa Beach, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Price on the Fliton Infinity is $369.00 according to the hobby shop I emailed.

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    It looks a lot more like it does now than it did when I first started!

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/6/2004 5:50:57 PM   
    tommy s


     

    Posts: 1202
    Joined: 1/14/2004
    From: houston, TX, USA
    Status: online     		LHS here will sell them for $340.00
    Not bad if it flies as good as it looks.

    tommy s

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/6/2004 8:31:37 PM   
    GDAVIS



    Posts: 95
    Joined: 3/29/2003
    From: EDMOND, OK, USA
    Status: offline     		Tommy S,
    Could you post the phone number For LHS. I might have to get one of those Fliton Infinity planes.
    Thanks
    Greg D

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/7/2004 12:46:00 AM   
    Schpankme



    Posts: 267
    Joined: 6/6/2004
    From: Naperville, IL,
    Status: offline     		Kirk: The horse, bones - HOW IS THE HORSE??

    Bones: He's dead, Jim!

    Spock: It would seem logical, Captain, that we stop beating the horse,
    given it's current deceased state. It would also be redundant of me to
    mention the lack of relation between this particular deceased horse and
    building and flying the Excelleron 90, but my 1/2 human side forces me
    to state that fact.....

    Kirk: Kirk to Enterprise - three to beam up!


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    Schpankme

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/7/2004 4:32:07 AM   
    LarryC


     

    Posts: 405
    Joined: 10/9/2002
    From: Brookland, AR, USA
    Status: offline     		Well, that was sure an entertaining way to convey a message!

    Larry

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/7/2004 1:57:36 PM   
    tommy s


     

    Posts: 1202
    Joined: 1/14/2004
    From: houston, TX, USA
    Status: online     		Entertaining ???

    tommy s

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/8/2004 1:54:17 AM   
    blw



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    Joined: 3/15/2004
    From: Auburn, AL, USA
    Status: offline     		Was that supposed to be entertaining???

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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/8/2004 2:05:12 AM   
    Razor-RCU



    Posts: 5294
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    From: Ramona, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		I DO think that is funny... But I never tire when it comes to RC discussions

    The Excelleron/YS-1.10 combo is awesome!


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    RE: Excelleron 90 - 12/8/2004 3:19:28 AM   
    tommy s


     

    Posts: 1202
    Joined: 1/14/2004
    From: houston, TX, USA
    Status: online     		I agree about the Excelleron / YS 1.10 combo. Tom and I were just discussing the possible
    merits of an Infinity .90 compared to the Excelleron. Although the Infinity looks pretty , it
    would really surprise me if it flies better or even as good as the Excelleron. This airplane is
    capable of some extremely good scoring if flown by a good pilot , it sure flies better than I
    can fly it at the moment. Gonna take some serious practice before next season.

    I've tried a few advanced maneuvers just to see what it's capable of and it can do anything
    the pilot knows how to do. It has a very pretty break just before it enters a spin (either direction)
    and it snaps very sharply stopping instantly when the controls are neutralized. The roll rate can
    be as smooth or as fast as you want as the ailerons are very effective. The rudder authority
    is unbelievable , performs knife edge loops without even using full deflection !!
    This is the easiest airplane to land I have ever flown , just line it up with the runway and basically
    leave it alone until right before touchdown. If you have to stretch the landing it will float for a very
    long way without any wing tip dropping.

    They must be built pretty straight as mine is flying right now with no trim changes since the first
    flight , just the way it came off the building table. The only change I'm considering is maybe a
    3 or 4 blade prop but it's flying so good now I'll probably leave it alone.

    I'm pretty sure there are probably better airplanes out there but to say I'm happy with my
    Excelleron is an understatement , especially for what it costs. My only regret about this
    airplane is I didn't buy another one when Hobby People had them on sale for $199.95

    tommy s

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