Elite Aerosport Rebel Pro Build
10-18-2016, 08:09 AM
#276
Thread Starter
Maur, I tried to use the shortest possible on the jet with large control horns. I didn't want to worry about flutter at all. Everything I used was less than 1 inch, I used generic metal arms I got from the hobby shop.
11-04-2016, 11:17 PM
#280
Bought this along with me from Jet power this year, all set for maiden. PB Mercury. Rhino 200 SE for thrust.
Build was straight forward, but fair bit of work. Electrons were great to install, 1/5 the time of air retracts.
Chatty
11-10-2016, 06:23 PM
#284
Don't have either one, I'll see what I can find, thanks for the tips!
I thought I could use a small screwdriver, put it inside and turn it with pliers, but I was wrong. Not enough pressure would just ruin the screw head.
I thought I could use a small screwdriver, put it inside and turn it with pliers, but I was wrong. Not enough pressure would just ruin the screw head.
11-14-2016, 07:51 AM
#285
servo screws using a ball driver worked just fine. just be slow as Fender says.
Chatty
Chatty
11-14-2016, 08:03 AM
#286
Test flew her yesterday.
6 flights, all systems worked well.
Would anyone have the gain settings if using the I gyro. had around 40% gain on the rudder and would start to oscillate around the yaw axis, mostly during the 2nd half of the flight.
increased the airspeed factor from 3 to 4 on the rudder, and the problem was much better. Not sure if should increase to 5 or decrease gain.
Thanks.
Chatty.
11-14-2016, 08:19 AM
#287
Thread Starter
Test flew her yesterday.
6 flights, all systems worked well.
Would anyone have the gain settings if using the I gyro. had around 40% gain on the rudder and would start to oscillate around the yaw axis, mostly during the 2nd half of the flight.
increased the airspeed factor from 3 to 4 on the rudder, and the problem was much better. Not sure if should increase to 5 or decrease gain.
Thanks.
Chatty.
11-14-2016, 08:50 AM
#288
11-14-2016, 09:54 AM
#289
Thread Starter
11-16-2016, 01:02 AM
#290
Now I am experiencing another issue with the flaps linkage, which turns out to be way too flimsy.
While the stock 3mm threaded rod seems sufficient for all other surfaces, if I apply some force on the fully deployed (15cm) flap, the rod just bends all the way until the slit in the plywood it passes through...
Do you guys think a nice wrap of carbon tow would be enough to cure this?
Or do I need to use a carbon tube as well, or go titanium?
03-02-2017, 06:25 AM
#293
Finally finished mine a few days ago and got the first few couple of flights in...
Final weight at 15.5 kg + fuel. We often have wind here, landing it is quite challenging as it just doesn't stop flying, ever... I can literally stop it and simply pulling the elevator up it will fly again...
Here's a video, sorry it's a little boring but I didn't know I was being filmed, the interesting stuff came on the following flight ><
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDnE_Mln0ns
Final weight at 15.5 kg + fuel. We often have wind here, landing it is quite challenging as it just doesn't stop flying, ever... I can literally stop it and simply pulling the elevator up it will fly again...
Here's a video, sorry it's a little boring but I didn't know I was being filmed, the interesting stuff came on the following flight ><
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDnE_Mln0ns
03-02-2017, 07:29 AM
#294
Thread Starter
yeah I have noticed this as well, I think some folks add 1-3 mm of crow on the ailerons, I tried this but all it did for me was cause tip stall while still floating. not sure how that's possible but it did. I slowed down just like always and it just didn't want to drop but at a certain point it gets tippy.
After getting the gyro turned on finally it has become my favorite jet, and im not a sport jet fan but this one looks the best out of all the big sport jets and its fun to fly. Only issue if the gear leaks air in the down position and I cannot seem to find the problem.
After getting the gyro turned on finally it has become my favorite jet, and im not a sport jet fan but this one looks the best out of all the big sport jets and its fun to fly. Only issue if the gear leaks air in the down position and I cannot seem to find the problem.
Last edited by FenderBean; 03-02-2017 at 07:32 AM.
03-02-2017, 07:37 AM
#295
yeah I have noticed this as well, I think some folks add 1-3 mm of crow on the ailerons, I tried this but all it did for me was cause tip stall while still floating. not sure how that's possible but it did. I slowed down just like always and it just didn't want to drop but at a certain point it gets tippy.
After getting the gyro turned on finally it has become my favorite jet, and im not a sport jet fan but this one looks the best out of all the big sport jets and its fun to fly. Only issue if the gear leaks air in the down position and I cannot seem to find the problem.
After getting the gyro turned on finally it has become my favorite jet, and im not a sport jet fan but this one looks the best out of all the big sport jets and its fun to fly. Only issue if the gear leaks air in the down position and I cannot seem to find the problem.
Yes, as it is such a floater, I am considering a gyro myself to fly it in the strong winds we have here...
About the gear... just get electrons!
03-02-2017, 07:41 AM
#296
yeah I have noticed this as well, I think some folks add 1-3 mm of crow on the ailerons, I tried this but all it did for me was cause tip stall while still floating. not sure how that's possible but it did. I slowed down just like always and it just didn't want to drop but at a certain point it gets tippy.
After getting the gyro turned on finally it has become my favorite jet, and im not a sport jet fan but this one looks the best out of all the big sport jets and its fun to fly. Only issue if the gear leaks air in the down position and I cannot seem to find the problem.
After getting the gyro turned on finally it has become my favorite jet, and im not a sport jet fan but this one looks the best out of all the big sport jets and its fun to fly. Only issue if the gear leaks air in the down position and I cannot seem to find the problem.
Is it Airtech gear? I had a problem with mine on my Shockwave leaking at the rod seals after a few flights so only leaked when the gear was down. New seals sorted it.
03-02-2017, 07:50 AM
#297
Thread Starter
yelp that's the gear, not sure what you mean by rod seal. Is that the seal around the piston inside? I have had a couple people say they have had this issue as well. The elite guys always fix anything that pops up, I can pass the info to them.
03-02-2017, 11:33 AM
#299
Thread Starter
Yeah its getting time to start flying again, I always go through my models and check for issues before the season starts. I will pull the gear and check internals to see if I can find the problem.