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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/7/2007 3:56:04 AM   
papajeff



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Status: offline 		On to the ESC. Hacker included their X-55 ESC with the A30-10XL brushless outrunner and once the motor was installed, it was simple to fit the ESC just under the motor on Flitons special "motor mount cage." Just connect the three wires from the motor to the three wires of the ESC and maybe you will get the motor to turn in the right direction. If not, just switch any two of the three wire pairs. Hey, it was a nice touch that Hacker has already attached those "NICE" gold pin connectors to both the motor and the ESC! "THANK YOU, SEAN!!!!"

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/7/2007 4:25:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Let's SPEKTRUMIZE the Fliton AJ Extra, now! The AR6100 Rx seemed just right and Dr. Electron informed me that the range was adequate for a 3D
machine like the AJ, since most of the maneuvers are within a pattern of "up close and personal." A backer board was installed on one of the formers (ZAP CA did it again) and a little velcro did the job.

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/7/2007 4:33:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		A short "Y" connector was inserted into the Aileron pin position on the receiver and both ends were attached to one of the formers to mate with the aileron servo wires from the attachable wings. Yes, I'm an "Old Dog" Grandpa and I have to label both ends of the connectors to make sure that the correct wires get connected properly! Also, the ends that go to the receiver are labeled too.

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/7/2007 4:37:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Even with the HUGE equipment bay, it's nice to have everything labeled and properly layed out in a logical position. This will help to make the pre-flight preparations at the flying field go smoothly and help avoid potential problems, hopefully!!!!

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/7/2007 4:47:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		The canopy and hatch cover just had to have a magnet closure. I guess that the right size magnets were used, cause the modification was simple and effective. Once the 1/16 plywood plate was CA'd in place, the magnets and the washers were just Z-POXYed in place and that was that!

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/7/2007 5:02:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		The cowl needs to fit to the nose very carefully. Take some extra time and make sure that the position is totally correct. This AJ needed to have the front of the cowl slightly re-configured so that the Hacker outrunner would turn properly without binding on the cowl opening. Also, the prop
adapter should extend out of the cowl far enough so that the prop has proper clearance. In addition, the cowl must be lined up properly so that the
cowl screws will contact the balsa rails on either side of the motor cage. Again, the directions and photos in the Fliton manual are excellent.

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/7/2007 5:15:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		The spinner did not come with the AJ Extra and I picked it up at Tommys place, better known as Performance Hobbies, our LHS that always has
that one little something that you need to complete any, and every, project that you are working on. This spinner was nice because it had a lightened aluminum hub and is a little different.

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/11/2007 6:48:20 PM   
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Love that spinner. Who makes it, gotta have one for mine in yellow. What size needed? Received my Maxamps battery, 4,000mah 14.8 V. Should push this puppy right along. If too heavy, can always add it to the AXI 4130 big boy. Dimensions are 1" X 1 3/4 X 5 1/2, well within the box sizes you gave me. Going to visit a good HS in the next city down the road tomarrow for some servos. Don't know what will happen if they happen to have one of the early AJ's in stock. Whats wrong with having 2? It seems when you have two of the same thing, the first one tends to live foreaver making you look bad for anticipating and providing for the future. Thanks much for the help! ENJOY

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/12/2007 3:27:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Rmenke,

Nothing 's wrong with having two AJ's.......and if the 1st one encounters an issue, the 2nd is immediately available as a back-up, right? The spinner
is a 2" (2 1/2" would be OK) E-Spinner from ElectriFly # GPMQ4718. If you can't find one at your LHS, try on line at www.greatplanes.com. Once you have some photos of your AJ, I sure would like to see them. Have a good weekend!

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&q... - 9/13/2007 4:44:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well, tomorrow it's off to the NEAT event in Roscoe, New York. Greg Covey (AKA Dr. Electron) and his strange and diverse crew, sometimes known as "THE ELECTRONS", will be attempting to maintain proper decorum and with the CD and Pres. of the RCCR, Matt
Kirsch and his trusted advisor, Sir Edward Britton III, we will be providing coverage of the event for RC Universe. May the force, or any other cosmic happening, be with us!!!!!!!!!!! Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....................Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee........................Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa BONZI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&... - 9/18/2007 2:48:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		hey papajeff
I saw you at NEAT I was going to say Hey but you were running around. your AJ looked great. did you get to fly it ? . crazy windy the P51 looked good sounded good to.
I built up a AJ for my buddy he loves it you can float around like a CUB of fly 3d awsome.

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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&... - 9/19/2007 12:06:42 AM   
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Status: online 		Ah Papa,,, feeling rather "Blue". Just stuck my AJX in the gound. Hit the low voltage cut-off at an un recoverable attitude. Didn't hit hard, but I am not going to repair it. WHY !! CAUSE I HAVE TWO NEW FG AJ EXTRAS ON THE WAY!!! Wa-hoo!!

That was a good airplane, I learned a lot. I actually got a tail touch while hovering on the last ill-fated flight. The cowling, canopy and wings are fine,,, hey, I just might talk my self into fixing this plane,,,


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RE: FLITON - AJ Extra 330S "Build thread&... - 9/20/2007 1:19:39 PM   
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