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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/11/2005 7:20:28 PM   
PfalzPflyer



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Status: offline 		I'm seriously considering the purchase of one of these Dynaflite S.E.5a kits. I was looking forward to reading a full build thread on it, but it seems that this thread has kind of died off.

It was mentioned that the tail area needs to be beefed up for landings on grass fields. Does anyone have any pictures of the mods they did to this area? I'm not a real experienced builder (at least, not with balsa), so I'm still at a point where I will happily steal other people's good ideas.

Another question is about engine choice. If a .91 FS is on the low end of the power range, and a 1.20 is overkill, then is there a good choice halfway between? A Saito .100, perhaps? I currently fly electric, so I'm still trying to get "up to speed" on IC engines. Any suggestions or information is most welcome.

Dean in Omaha, a.k.a. "PfalzPflyer"

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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/11/2005 9:28:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Dean,

I do fly mine with a 1.20 but it is WAY over powered (its just what I happened to have handy when the ASP80 I had purchased for it turned out to be a bad engine), I have seen them fly on OS70's and very well. I am very sure based on the other .91's that I have, that the SE5 will fly fantastic with the .91.

What I did to the tail was pretty simple, I reduced the angle of the tail skid so it could skip (or slide) over the ground instead of catching, the stock configuration is almost at a right angle to the ground resulting it the rudder catching and the hinges being pulled out.

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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/12/2005 1:24:14 PM   
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You'll fing the Saito 100 to be a perfect engine for this plane. I had a Magnum 91 FS in mine and it flow the plane very scale like. Since then I changed the Magnum 91 FS out to a Saito 91 FS for a little more power. The Saito 91 pulls this plane around with a little more power than the Magnum, so your Saito 100 will be even better. I use a 14x6 APC prop on my Saito 91 so a 15x6 APC with your 100 will be even better.

I to had to beef up the tail section on the SE-5a. All I did was install a 1/8 " piece of plywood to the underside of the the fuselage in the rear. I than drilled two 1/8in wholes through the underside of the verticale stabilizer where it mounts to the fuselage. I than used two 1 1/2" screws to secure the underside of the vertical stabilzer to the fuselage and I also used Gorrilla glue. I learned this the hard way after mine was torn off at our grass field after 3 flights.

Here is a viedo on the SE-5a flying with a Magnum 91 FS in it.

http://media.putfile.com/Jim-Flying

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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/12/2005 1:37:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Jim, how is christmas down there? Did you start on the Flair kit?
I remember you emailing me that video, it sure didnt look underpowered with that .91!! Looked great. It is still my opinion that you can save yourself a hundred dollars and fly it with the .91

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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/12/2005 1:58:10 PM   
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Everything here in Tennessee in very cold right now, but we don't have any of that white stuff (I think you call it snow). How is it is the great State of Wisconson rigth now?. Are you going to have a white Christmas?

I took out the Magnum 91 FS just to see how the Saito 91 FS would work. The Saito does have more power, but she also likes more fuel. I plan on using the Magnum 91FS in the Flair WWI Fokker. I have not started on the Fokker yet, becasue I am hoping to get it for Christmas. I am working on a Great Planes Giant Big Stick ARF I came across for $100.00 and counld'nt pass it up. I just got a Mac 38cc engine for this project and hope to have it done by Christmas so I can start on my next winter project that Santa brings me.

How have thing sbeing going with your flying lately? Anything new?



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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/12/2005 2:14:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nothing new up here........in Michigan.......too cold (5-15) and too much wind. We are planning on a winter fun fly in January sometime. My Balsa USA Fokker DVII is done (pretty much) and flies great, the four stroke gasser sounds as wonderful as I expected in the air. (I used to fly it on a 100" stick, lol) Here are some new pictures of my Fokker

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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/12/2005 2:47:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		That is a aaa-some looking plane you got there. I wish I could get that same kit, maybe some day. You said you have a 4 stroke engine it it. I also saw a flywheel in the engine compartment. What brand of 4 stroke gasser do you have in it? That should make for a very nice show when you fly That Fokker D-VII with you SE-5a. I would like to see some pic's or video when you do.

I am going to be doing a little kit bashing on the Great Planes Giant Big Stick I have. I am going to be adding a cowl and some wing bracing to give it an Eindecker look. She will have a 80" wing span using a Mac 38cc gasser for power. I have planed on doing some mock battles with my SE-5a. I know these two planes more than likely never came across each other in combat, but it should still look great. My friend who took the video will fly one of the planes while I fly the other. Sounds like fun.

Sorry about the state thing. I am not real good when it comes to knowing state abbrivations(MI or WI)and ever state above the Mason-Dixin line kind of all blends together for me.

Hope you have great weather for your January fun fly.



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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/12/2005 3:31:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am using a Briggs and Stratton 34cc four stroke gasoline engine, I converted several from Craftsman Weed Trimmers. It is a great plane for the engine. I actually built a mate for the SE5 already, the FunAero Albatros DIII. Good looking plane but not as much fun to fly as the SE5. I started a thread on the DVII build under warbirds and warplanes. Here is a picture of my Warbird fleet this summer. The first two are Balsa USA (Fokker DVIII, and Fokker Eindecker (80" , then the Dynaflite (DuH ) and the FunAero Albatros DIII. It is a 64" wingspan, the same scale as the SE5, flies pretty good, no terrible issues, just a fast flier, the wings are not great for lift but it goes where you point it.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3539242/anchors_3539242/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#3539242

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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/13/2005 6:27:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well, this plane looked like too much fun to resist, especially at $114.00(US), so I picked one up from the LHS yesterday. Now all I have to do is decide what engine, servos, receiver, and everything else I'll need to finish the plane, and try to get it all together by Spring. Fortunately, I live in the Midwest, so "building season" (a.k.a. Winter) lasts for months...and months...and months... So I have plenty of time.



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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/13/2005 12:53:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		Same here Dean, Michigan winters are very...er...good...for building. I used standard servos everywhere, this is a easy flier. I did only two servos in the wings (the plans call for one in each wing half) and linked the lower to the top using 2-56 rods. Two years of flying (this is my regular flyier) has shown now wear on the servos, everything in that department is nice and tight. Just beware of the rudder hinges, with the skid attachted to the rudder you might pull them out on a hard landing. Jim had some good advice on reenforcing the tail skid, all I did was to pin the CA hinges in using toothpicks and that has worked very well since I pulled them out on my second landing.

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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/13/2005 1:31:55 PM   
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Take your time and make sure you understand each step before you glue anything together. I to only used two servo's for the ailerons and connected the together like PropNut suggested. I have 2-56 rods using higher torque servos for the ailerons. My servo's in the wings are GWS SO3-BB servo's that are rated at 89OZ torque at 6 volts. I am also using a 1800 mah 6 volt battery to power the servo's. Beef up the tail skid section and glue tooth picks into each hinge in the rudder. You'll love this plane. I have talked to many people using engines from a 91 4 stroke to a 120 4 stroke and everyone just loves the way it flys. I bit a small gasser would even fly thing plane well, maybe a 25cc with electronic ignition. What do you think PropNut?

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Looks like you have a great looking WW1 airforec going there. I to am looking into the Albatross from Fun Aero, but I will wait to see what Santa brings.

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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/14/2005 1:25:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Jim, dont waste your money on the FunAero, you would enjoy a Balsa USA plane WAAAY better (my opinion only, as I own both)
I dont think a gasser would be very good in this plane, the fuse on the nose is very narrow, and with a glow engine the plane weighs 10lb max, it will do any manouver you ask (sorta) with a glow. I am sure it would fly with a gasser but you would be happier with a glow this time.

David

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RE: Dynaflite SE5A / S.E. 5A / SE-5 / SE-5A / Build - 12/14/2005 1:41:01 PM   
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Thanks for the input on the FunAero Albatross. I'll save my money and get a Balsa USA WW1 kit after I build the Flair Fokker D-VII. I will be building a WW1 Airforce. I of like the 1/4 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker D-VIII from Balsa USA. I will be putting gasser in them.

I think you are right about this Dynaflite SE-5a Mine weighs in at 10lbs and with the 1440 sq. in. wing area she flys great on a Magnum or Saito 91 using a APC 14x6 prop. I was thinking a Ryboi 31cc with electronic ignition might be a good gasser, but this my be adding to much weight. That would bring the told weight up to 13.5 lbs are so.

Have a great christmas. I hope you all get what you all want.



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