Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40?

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gaRCfield -> Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 4:18:52 AM)
So I just bought my Hangar 9 Pulse XT 40, and even ordered all new radio gear as per your advice (you know, you're always right! Even if I don't want to hear whatever answer you have, I'm always like 'Geez, he was right!') I laid off buying a new engine, however. Plan is to take the 46AX from the Nexstar and see how it works in the Pulse before I decide on engine #2. By the time it's in the air, I should be able to afford something decent for it. What do you suggest for this plane? I'm thinking 55AX (I love OS!). Today flying the Nexstar, which I know is not an aerobat, I thought that I would like more power to pull out of a stall maneuver (although I have to play with some more props - 11x8?) Anyway I was wondering what the consensus is for an engine (size) for this plane. I can't wait! I had my Nexstar inverted, vertical, rolling, looping, diving, you name it, I did it (except crash!!![:D]) Only once I came out of the sky and had a prop strike and engine stall; every other time was able to taxi back to the pit [:D] What's next, pattern plane?[:D]

mesaflyer -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 4:47:45 AM)
I am self taught with the Nexstar about a year ago. The Pulse was my second plane, and it has over 200 flights on it. The Pulse is absolutely a blast to fly. Started out with an upright OS 46ax. Just put an OS 55 sideways in it. Tried to use pitts style muffler, but hacked up too much of the cowl. Ended up using the stock muffler with an exhaust extention. Have about 15 flights so far with the 55. Next time out I am going to experiment with props. You can do a search on here and get all kinds of info on the Pulse. There is even a write up somewhere with some really nice video of a guy who can really fly. I did not beef up the landing gear area like some people say to do, and have had several less than perfect landings with out any problems. Now, maybe I just got a good one, or other people have got bad ones. I don't know. I do know that I dead sticked mine into the side of a hard dirt mound that cracked the wheel pant, but no other damage. I have even flown it in a 15-20 mph head wind, backwards. You can land it like that. Looks like a Harrier landing. I have dumped it on the landing gear pretty hard too trying to land it that way. I am not trying to kill it. Just trying to better my piloting skills. About that Nexstar, one morning when I was out flying with my 12 year old son, I told him that when he can fly a complete circuit, inverted, with the Nexstar, I will buy him a new plane. Needless to say, that afternoon he was trying to decide which plane he wanted.[:D] He flys my Pulse and his Tiger 60 pretty good. That Nexstar is a GOOD trainer. And the Pulse is an excellent second plane. Just my opinon.

gaRCfield -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 5:53:43 AM)
Thanks, Mesa...sounds like I'm right on track[:)] The Nexstar is a nice trainer, I'm really enjoying it, and looking forward to getting the H9 Pulse and getting it in the air (still going to be a month or so). I think I'll end up doing the same - 46AX to start, then upgrade to a 55AX once I'm comfortable with it. Next time I go out I'm going to fly the pattern completely upside down, sounds like good practice[:)] Thanks for the idea! You know I was thinking about the landing gear on the way home tonight, and just logged on to Tower to see what they have (I read the reviews). So maybe I'll not get anything yet. Any problems with the tail wheel? People recommend the sullivan tail wheel to save the rudder or something.

bigedmustafa -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 6:38:04 AM)
I've never flown the Pulse XT 40, the Pulse XT 60, or the mini Pulse XT

Deathbunny_SG -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 7:33:11 AM)
I just got the pulse 60 and love it. Just wait till you fly it you will too, IMO it lands and flys much better then the trainer. Take offs are more tricky with the tail dragger though. The only problem I have had flying it has been seeing it. The 60 sized trainer was alot easer to see for me then the pulse 60 is. When its comming in for landing it can become a very narrow line and hard to see. My eyes are pretty bad though and I havent been able to wear my glasses and sun glasses at the same time so I have been flying without my glasses. I have a trip to the eye doctor scheduled on monday to get some new specs. With the trainer I could see it good enough that I didnt HAVE to get the glasses situation taken care of, with the pulse its a must I wont fly it again till I can see better [:)] I left my gear stock. This thing lands so easy I dont see the gear being much of an issue.

mesaflyer -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 7:33:27 AM)
Kat, The stock tail wheel mounts to the rudder with a hard wire, so any banging type abuse while trying to the steer on the ground gets transferred to ther rudder servo. I have the stock tail wheel on my Pulse, and I have the digital Futaba servos (I thought I needed them at the time) and haven't had a problem yet, knock on wood. But, I fly at a dry lake bed, so I don't have to use taxi ways, so not very much steering on the ground. Now, I have a Sullivan on my son's Tiger 60 useing the heavy spring. If the wind is blowing even a little bit, the plane won't turn on the ground. Of course, I am probably saving a servo. I don't have 20 years of experience with R/C planes, so I really can't tell you which way is best. Logic would dictate that having a rudder servo fail in mid flight would be a bad thing[X(]. I probably don't need to tell you this, but when you get your Pulse in the air take it easy for the first few flights. It is a lot easier to fly than the Nexstar, but it will not try to correct itself like a trainer will. The Pulse will go right were you point it, including straight down, in a hurry. After you get the hang of it and you are pretty sure that you are ahead of the plane, you have to try the high rates. Everything happens sooooo much faster, rolls, turns, loops. You will see what I mean. It's pretty fun. And you might want to try a few different props. I asked awhile back about props. Got some good answers here. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6049142/mpage_1/key_Pulse%2Cprops/tm.htm I put a 12.25 x 3.75 prop on mine with the 46. What a huge difference. Have fun with your Pulse. After a few flights, you will probably wonder why you started with the trainer!

gaRCfield -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 8:02:50 AM)
Thanks. I do plan on flying it on the buddy box for a few flights. I have flown a low wing plane, too, and was flying low wing on the sim (haven't used the sim since I started flying; of course I'm flying all the time!). I'm curious about props; I should probably order a few sizes to try. I'll read that thread, but what's better for torque/pulling yourself out of stalls, larger diameter AND larger pitch, or larger diameter and decrease pitch? Glad to hear the 46 is a good match for the plane. I spent the money on the 46AX thinking it would be in my second plane, but I didn't realize I'd outgrow my trainer as fast as I am. Hoping I wont outgrow the engine, too. I like the idea of saving a servo, and the sullivan wheels are mounted on the fuse, not the rudder, so the rudder will take less abuse, too. Seems like a good upgrade.

mesaflyer -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 2:44:08 PM)
The buddy box is a good idea. I have to tell you, as for exactly what different props do, I have to go by what others will say on that. For now, I am still learning, and really enjoy experimenting. But that other thread should be a lot of help. In other words, I don't know. Different props make different planes fly differently. There is a politically correct statement[:D] Here are a couple pics of the tail wheels and the exhaust extention. The cowl fits better and easier if the engine is mounted upright, but I have A LOT LESS oil with the engine mounted this way. I had to split the cowl on the paint line in order to get ot over the piston. That is why there are 4 screws holding it on. I am pretty sure that if a guy wanted to, he could pull the head off, slide the cowl over, and then re-install the head. I thought about it, but I will just just stick with the screws.

F-15 Fan -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 4:23:48 PM)
The Pulse XT 40 is a GREAT plane. I got the PnP with the Evo .46 NT engine, and the engine swings a big 12x4 prop easily. I have gotten the plane to hover and pull out of the hover with this combination. With maximum control throws it can really rip. I have to repair mine now, but I LOVE this plane. I will never get rid of it. A guy at my field is giving me a tuned pipe for my Evo .46, and maybe then I can pull vertical nonstop with the engine. I could go on and on.[:D]

ChuckW -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/17/2008 9:19:25 PM)
You'll likely be happy flying the Pulse with either the .46 or .55 AX. The both have their own unique characteristics as far as torque curve and stuff but either is an excellent choice for that plane. As for props on your Nexstar, 11x5 or 11x6 is about right for the .46-AX. I run an 11x8 on my .55. You can also experiment with different brands of props. I like APC myself for general flying but they can be brittle. If you're still dealing with prop strikes, Master Airscrew or similar is probably better. They don't perform as well but they're flexible and take more of a beating.

gaRCfield -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/18/2008 12:32:29 AM)
Mesa that tail wheel looks so much better, and looks stronger too. I think I'll order one. Not sure if I want to turn the engine like you did; will have to wait until the plane comes and I'm ready to mount before I make a decision (not much experience on my end). Chuck, thanks. I've been flying with the Nexstar props, and just ordered a set of Master Airscrews. Didn't know they weren't performers though, so I'm going to grab some APC's too. Will keep with the same pitch for now, until I can do some perfect touch-and-go's (landing with wheels actually rolling on the strip, then straight, successful take off, not just hitting the ground with the wheels!). Also I've been experimenting with some 3D and flying inverted, so no need to quicken mistakes with a faster prop yet.

mesaflyer -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/18/2008 1:51:07 AM)
Kat, This is a picture the day I maidened it. You can see the upright engine, which is A LOT easier to install, and a little easier to detach the glow starter. A few months later I put a Macs pipe on the 46. Made a little difference. I like the set up I have now because it has so much less oil on the plane. I am probably loosing a few rpm's with the exhaust and muffler extention. On that tail wheel, get the one for the 40 size planes. Had to buy a 2 new cowls. I hacked up the second one when I tried to use the pitts muffler. And you can see that I was using Master Airscrew props. Have since changed to APC. Better perfoming, but don't hit the ground with it.

gaRCfield -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/18/2008 2:51:02 AM)
That's a sweet pic on that (lakebed?). You did a great job on turning the engine and hiding the muffler, looks really good, and I can understand why you did it. This will be my first cowl installation, and I'll probably end up installing it as the manual says. I saved the pics though, 'cause you never know... Very nice.

Chondar -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/19/2008 2:03:10 AM)
I've been flying my Pulse going on a year now. It's built absolutely stock and I've had no problems. It was my first cowl installation but if you take your time and be patient it's not too hard to do. The folks in this forum convinced me to go with an OS 46 AX, and it does everything I've asked it to do. I'm learning some pattern flight and everything works: slow (for me) rolls, nice loops, stalls, spins, inverted... everything I've tried. I'm quite pleased with it. Now that the 60-sized is available I wouldn't hesitate getting one except for the backlog of planes waiting to get built. :) Still, someday... J

mesaflyer -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/19/2008 2:24:02 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Chondar I've been flying my Pulse going on a year now. It's built absolutely stock and I've had no problems. It was my first cowl installation but if you take your time and be patient it's not too hard to do. The folks in this forum convinced me to go with an OS 46 AX, and it does everything I've asked it to do. I'm learning some pattern flight and everything works: slow (for me) rolls, nice loops, stalls, spins, inverted... everything I've tried. I'm quite pleased with it. Now that the 60-sized is available I wouldn't hesitate getting one except for the backlog of planes waiting to get built. :) Still, someday... J Chondar, I'm with you, would love to get the 60 size, but I'm going the warbird route right now. Is it me, or is the Pulse 60 color scheme just a little bit..... well, ugly? Probably just me.

gaRCfield -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/19/2008 3:25:18 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: mesaflyer Chondar, I'm with you, would love to get the 60 size, but I'm going the warbird route right now. Is it me, or is the Pulse 60 color scheme just a little bit..... well, ugly? Probably just me. Eww, you're right, Pulse XT 60's busted!

HollywoodHitman -> RE: Have you flown the H9 Pulse XT40? (5/19/2008 11:56:12 AM)
If I could go back, I would have bought the XT40 INSTEAD of my trainer. I have thw CG Eagle II trainer, and while it's a good plane, once I moved to my Pulse (my 2nd plane), I had done about 20 flights.....I decided for fun, to bring the Eagle back to the field and fly it. WOW. Haven't flown it since, and have transplanted the gear to another plane. The Pulse Xt40 is a great plane...I have an OS 70 Surpass II in mine, with an APC 12-7 prop...It goes up and does everything I want it to. Cheers and enjoy!

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