RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF

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algutkin -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (9/13/2006 11:07:32 PM)
Calixto, Thanks for sharing the info and the photos. I always suspected that you were part of a good looking family, your pictures proved me right. Since you posted your pictures I thought it would only be right if I posted mine. Sharing is the name of the game when it comes to the internet. I just want you to know that whenever I am in public I always get comments made as to my appearance, just like I get comments made regarding my flying expertise. Al

Calixto -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (9/14/2006 3:25:10 PM)
Hey Al. You must be a twin of my cousin Alfredo Ernesto Neuman, that is his real name and he looks it. I am working on the modifications to my Sr. TL wing to add flaps, will post pictures when more advanced. Keep the good humor coming. Calixto

firebrad -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (9/25/2006 9:19:45 PM)
Here are a few pics of my Senior Telemaster on its maiden flight last weekend. It is flown with a Dualsky 1250 watt brushless motor and a 14x10 APCE prop. I am amazed at how much performance this motor gives me for only 100 bucks. On FULLYMAX 6S2P 2250s (4500 total) I can do full power (straight up !!) passes for about 15 Min., and still have plenty of power left to line up for landing. 1/4 throttle gives me 25 min. of just tooling around practicing coordinated turns. The motor and batteries are from Sureflite.com here in San Diego. The plane is flying as I expected, it is a telemaster after all. I have since added a wing bolt down plate, and struts for reallt tight loops.

jmupilot -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (10/4/2006 5:43:24 PM)
are the struts functional on this model Pete

Calixto -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (10/4/2006 8:33:02 PM)
The struts are needed if you intend to suject the model to stressful manouvers, or aerobatics.

Greg Covey -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (10/12/2006 1:02:31 AM)
Just when you guys thought that I was either dead or not flying my Telemaster anymore, along comes the new battery technologies. First up was the Molicel battery commonly seen in the Milwaukee V28 power tool packs. The 6-cell Molicel barrel-style pack was assembled by E-One Moli Energy in Canada and then wired with a BalancePro HD connector and shrink-wrapped at FMA Inc. The 22.6oz 10C Molicel pack is compared in size and weight to the 20.6oz 3.2AH 20C LiPo pack. 8-12 minute flying depending upon aerobatics. Safe charging provided by the BalancePro HD 6s Charger. Note that field charging was done at a 1C rate or 3amps and a 12" BalancePro HD Extension cable was used. There was a noticable loss in top-end power using the Molicel pack instead of the 20C LiPo pack. Verification for Molicel fit on application: (8/60 minutes * 22amps = 3AH) , (3AH * 7C = 21amps) The 7C discharge rate matches normal flying conditions of the Telemaster using a current draw between 20-25 amps. Full throttle draw was over 40amps which noticable reduced flying time when performing aerobatics. Next up...A123 cell testing.

asm_ -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/2/2006 10:06:26 AM)
Hi, Hobby-Lobby had a out-of-stock sales on Senior Telemaster ARF couple of weeks ago for $165 + $7.99 shipping. Needless to say, I couldn't resist. After Hobby-Lobby gladly replace the first unit that was crashed and damaged by Fedex, the second unit was in beautiful condition. I would say it's almost perfect by my standard, and I am not easily impressed. [;)] Well... there are couple of covering on the fuselage that was not glue flat, but it was easy fix with my trusty heat gun. Anyway, as a standard procedures to check-in all my new model, I weight all the parts as they arrive and try to estimate the AUW. To my surprise, everything in the ST ARF box weight-in at 112 oz, only 16 oz shy of the Hobby-Lobby's quoted AUW. This new developement makes me worry about how well would this model fly. It's only obvious that the AUW is going to be another 42oz (moto/esc/bec/battery/servo/prop/adapter) on top of the 112oz air frame. Based on the 1330 sq inch number quoted from Hobby-Lobby, and the estimated AUW of 154oz, the wing load is going to be around 16.67 oz/sq feet. By far, this would make ST the highest wing load model I have ever own. Would this post a serious problem, especially during landing and take-off? My main concern would be landing, as I have hear Telemaster is one of the more diffcult trainer to land, as it tend to float forever and miss the landing strip. ~asm

supi7 -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/8/2006 1:39:21 AM)
Hello, 4S2P 8000mAh and 5S2P 8000mAh TrueRC Li-polymer packs are now again available at www.TrueRC.com Send us an email and mention RCU and get free shipping anywhere in the US on those packs. This is a limited offer and while the stock lasts. We also offer loose cells and custom build packs. Build them in any Voltage and any capacity for your STM and other big electric planes. Best Wishes, Dan TrueRC

firebrad -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/8/2006 4:46:15 AM)
ASM, A little bit of weight means absolutely nothing to the performance of this plane. I put 5 POUNDS of candy in mine and dropped it over the local elementary school on holloween. The only difference I noted was that it took 30 feet instead of 20 to lift off of the ground. Still flew great. And frankly, anyone who bites that their plane is too LIGHT to land is a **** and you should not be seeking their advice anyway.

algutkin -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/11/2006 3:34:44 AM)
Brad, you are being a little tough on ASM, not nice, and I didn't get any candy so I'm grouchy.. ASM, Don't worry about the float, Just power off on downwind and let her glide in. Keep it slow on the turn to final, don't worry it won't stall. Use the rudder to steer when it gets slow and let it float down. It might appear to be fast, but, when it hits the ground it will be very slow and you can turn it almost immediately without touching a wing tip. You can do it, stop worrying. Al

SunShyne -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/15/2006 8:22:22 AM)
Gents I am considering electric for my ARF when I break open the box next month but I am not clear on which battery pacl would be ideal for this bird. Long flight times are key since this isnt an aerobatic bird per say. I have a BlackWido setup that im gonna strap on here and also my old Aiptek digi cams to it as well. I would like to try electric since it will keep vibration to a minimum if I trying to shoot video with it :) Otherwise I was gonna stick a Saito 91 on it!

asm_ -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/15/2006 8:34:36 AM)
Personally, I'm going with high voltage (6s Lipo or 20 cell NiMh) low current setup. That usually give better overall efficiency. The motor I am using is from UnitedHobbies.com and the model is 52-50B mated with 14x7 APC prop. The only down side to this type of configuration is the need for one of those high voltage ESC.... which add to the cost. ~asm

cadconversions -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/25/2006 7:10:46 AM)
Hey guys, finally picked up the Sr telemaster today for $135.00 during HL's after Thanksgiving sale. Got the servos as well - all on sale! Anyway, what is the consensus on the BME .91 gasser vs .61 w-stroke and up? Is a .61FX really enough?

Calixto -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/25/2006 3:24:00 PM)
A .61 two stroke is more than enough, I am using a .91 Magnum four stroke which is not a powerfull engine, and it climbs allmost vertically out of sight with a 15x5 prop and 25% nitro.

RD55 -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/30/2006 5:58:57 PM)
i am going to install a bolt- down wing on my senior telemaster instead of rubber bands. do you think the struts will be needed as i would not be doing any harsh manuvers with it, other than an occasional loop...??

algutkin -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/30/2006 7:20:11 PM)
NOPE, I did it to my Telemaster and it holds just fine without struts. Al

Calixto -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/30/2006 8:57:01 PM)
It holds for a loop without the struts, but it looks better and shure gives you confidence with the struts. Cal

cadconversions -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/30/2006 9:44:55 PM)
Besides reinventing the plane, is there a simple way to bolt the wing on?

RD55 -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (11/30/2006 10:10:52 PM)
i will post picts. when i start on it....

ctflyboy -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (12/1/2006 2:57:10 AM)
Hello Gentleman, Perhaps one of you could answer a question for me, I seemed to have misplaced my instruction or they got tossed out by accident. I need to know where the CG is located for this SENIOR TELEMASTER ARF, I had to replace the bottom sheeting where the tailwheel is locatted and by adding 1/4" ply and epoxy,and I'm sure the CG is way off, is there anyone out there who can help me out? thanks in advance, George

asm_ -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (12/1/2006 3:07:52 AM)
What happen to the original tail wheel wood sheeting? CG 5.75" ~ 6.25" ~asm

ctflyboy -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (12/1/2006 3:53:46 AM)
This is a tailwheel assy.that did not come with the kit,but what happened was the existing sheeting about 1"- 1-1/2" all around the tailwheel just broke away. i don't know if it was bad wood or whatever. THANK YOU ON THE CG LOCATION george

algutkin -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (12/1/2006 7:44:15 AM)
Eliminate the Elastic Bands See page 5 of this thread, post 117. That way you can get a larger picture.

ctflyboy -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (12/1/2006 9:35:39 PM)
Gentleman, Living here in Connecticut,we do get our share of SNOW[:@], However I have been searching high & low for a pair of floats & a pair of ski's. Does anyone out there have any idea or sites where I can obtain these items? and what size would be appropriate? Thanks in advance, George

Greg Covey -> RE: Hobby Lobby Sr. Telemaster ARF (12/2/2006 1:32:22 PM)
Hi George, A general rule of thumb is to use floats that are about 75% the length of the fuselage. The pre-fabricated fiberglass floats at Hobby Lobby come in various sizes and the largest 40” set provides about a 63% ratio which should work fine. Using floats instead of skis will allow you to traverse a wider range of ground conditions from water to snow. Fiberglass floats at Hobby Lobby Good luck!

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