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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/23/2007 8:04:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		You know, I sure like the looks of this plane, so I am really happy with this thread. I haven't got a clue since when this plane is on the market but I would sure like to hear some more comments of people flying with it now! Also any alternative setups (servo's, motor, receiver etc.) are very welcome!

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/25/2007 12:47:52 AM   
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Hey papajeff, one of my AJ Extras is pictured in the September issue of Flying Models (I also think I am flying the monocoupe on the cover, my nieghbor and I were taking turns flying it). Look at the VR/CS coverage, page 68.

Tony



Tony,

We have a gentleman from the Netherlands who is interested in how the AJ performs and would like to hear about some different set-ups. Since you have the experience, I thought you would be the one to give Volkert some good old USA information.

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/25/2007 1:07:04 AM   
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You know, I sure like the looks of this plane, so I am really happy with this thread. I haven't got a clue since when this plane is on the market but I would sure like to hear some more comments of people flying with it now! Also any alternative setups (servo's, motor, receiver etc.) are very welcome!

Volkert



Volkert,

Thank you for your interest in the AJ Extra. Here in the US, Fliton has had this model since the beginning of this year and it has been very well received. You can get some good information from the Fliton web site at www.flitonstore.com (thanks to Huckinstix) and I'm sure that we can find a video of the AJ doing some 3D flying. I will post the link as soon as I remember where I saw it.

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/25/2007 1:17:49 AM   
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Volkert,

Try this link and let me know if you can get the video of the AJ. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=b639dd126252f485a0819d19e8b1c08f&t=651660

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/25/2007 2:02:02 AM   
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Status: online 		Fliton includes a heavy duty 1-piece pull/pull horn assembly with the AJ Extra. The instructions are excellent and thorough, so follow them and your
pull/pull horn will function properly and never fail. As a little extra measure of insurance.....it would be wise to put some thread lock on the threaded rod, just on the outside of the 3mm nut. (as shown in the photo)

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/25/2007 2:22:51 AM   
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Status: online 		You can install the landing gear and the included landing gear cuffs at this time. The cuffs are optional and were used as it gives a more finished scale appearance. Just remember to make sure that the landing gears sweep forwardwhen they are installed. It's a good idea to mark them R & L, with a felt marker, so that they will certainly be installed in the proper direction as you trial fit the cuffs.

Nylon screws and bolts are great in some applications, however, for landing gear it just seems reasonable to to usemetalscrews to give a very SOLID attachment! The fiberglass landing gears will reduce the stress of a slightly less than perfect landing........which some of us are known to have on a very rare occassion, right???????

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/25/2007 4:47:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		hello PapaJeff, thanks for the info. I saw the video's, great stuff!!!!! Love it. I have been flying the "bigger" Flitons sofar (Inspire, Infinity). Never got myself to convert to electric, buttttttt this one might do it! Anyway, as said before, any tips on power setup are surely welcome!

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/25/2007 10:04:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		This is the content of the combo pack Fliton suggests on its website. I compared this to the setup shown earlier in this thread, seems pretty much the same (as far as this glow fuel flyer can judge!!!!!). Difference seems to be the size of the battery pack. What is the difference in flight time with a 2100 mAh vs. a 3300 mAh?? Any other issues?

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AJ Extra 330s ARF

Hacker A30:10XL

Hacker X55-Pro Brushless ESC

(3) Hitec HS-81 Servos (1) Hitec HS-81MG for Rudder

(1) Fliton 4S 2150mAh Lipo Battery
APC 13x6.5E Propeller

Dubro 2" Nylon Spinner (White)

Deans Connectors
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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/25/2007 11:15:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		I like the light-weight set up. HS-65's, 3S 2170 Evo's, AXI 282012,APC 13X6.5e,Castle 45. Kevlar pull-pull. Not ballistic power,, but plenty to 3-D. Pretty stock airframe, steel lg bolts, Deans connectors at the cowl opening, no need to remove hatch. I think I'll go ahead and sticker this one up!

photo by Phil Bousquet

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/26/2007 1:21:21 AM   
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See, I knew that Taildragger was the MAN!!!!!! He has the experience with the AJ Extra and is a great wealth of knowledge. As a matter of fact,
I would like to know how he reinforced the "wood dowel" that joins both elevator sections. I was considering a carbon fiber rod, but decided to use the standard parts that came with the AJ.

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/26/2007 2:38:08 AM   
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I would like to know how he reinforced the "wood dowel" that joins both elevator sections.


Bone stock there,,,, Works just fine.
Th HS 65 on the rudder is ok too,, in the photo, see how the rudder is starting to deform? That was a HAKE* pass right over top of the photographer. *(HighAlphaKnifeEdge)

PS !! I own page four!!!

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/26/2007 8:56:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Dowel construction looks funny at first, but works well with the Inspire-60. I wouldn't worry too much about it!

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread" - 8/26/2007 8:14:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well, as mentioned at the pre-order thread, I thought should I order one, or not.....SO I ORDERED TWO!!! One combo with HS-65's and a seperate one. I wonder what import taxes I have to pay, but we'll see about that later. For now, I am a happy camper. Anyway, just bought a new house so I guess the wife won't really know the difference in the mortgage!!! Jippie!!!

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