FEJ L39 1/7TH
06-24-2011, 03:48 PM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
Yes, I have new one,Will start the build soon as I get back from Kentucky jets.Sorry can't tell you how it flys yet.Don't know how heavy she is but I can find out for you.Would you like total or wings,fuse,nose etc,Frank.
06-24-2011, 10:49 PM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
i had first generation 1/7 l 39 from fly eagle
rated at 19 lbs not so
mine weighed 25 and with fuel almost 29
but this was first gen
build it light you should be ok
also fly it in
dont glide it
stay on power
i made mine a submarine quickly
hopefully new kits are much lighter
this was 2008 though
thought i would never order another fly eagle but then again the improvements have been excellent
now i have 2 fly eagle and ready to buld the small viper f e j
cant wait
good luck guys
rated at 19 lbs not so
mine weighed 25 and with fuel almost 29
but this was first gen
build it light you should be ok
also fly it in
dont glide it
stay on power
i made mine a submarine quickly
hopefully new kits are much lighter
this was 2008 though
thought i would never order another fly eagle but then again the improvements have been excellent
now i have 2 fly eagle and ready to buld the small viper f e j
cant wait
good luck guys
06-24-2011, 11:13 PM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
This thread reminds me of Todd's recent similar attempt to obtain info (without much luck).... So let me kick this off.
This one time, at band camp, I talked to a guy whose brother's friend had one of these planes, or maybe it was another one, I'm not really sure. Either way, it had a turbine and servos and he really loved it.
Jim
This one time, at band camp, I talked to a guy whose brother's friend had one of these planes, or maybe it was another one, I'm not really sure. Either way, it had a turbine and servos and he really loved it.
Jim
06-25-2011, 06:22 AM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
gtoro26,Thanks for heads up.I'll weigh mine empty no eqipment / fuel.And again when it finished with fuel.My kit arrived December 2010 just 6 months ago,don't know of any design changes since then.I have 3 FEJ jets. L39,F14 twin and the new L viper on the way.Yes I have the fever.
06-25-2011, 02:01 PM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
Just finished checking the weight.This result is with the gear and every thing that came with the kit,hardware/pipe etc.
RH main 7lbs 5oz
LH main 7lbs 6oz
nose 5oz
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22 lbs
Need to add engine,servo's, batt etc. I have an old P80(18lbs thrust) new in the box and wanted to use this engine.I may have to rethink this now.
RH main 7lbs 5oz
LH main 7lbs 6oz
nose 5oz
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22 lbs
Need to add engine,servo's, batt etc. I have an old P80(18lbs thrust) new in the box and wanted to use this engine.I may have to rethink this now.
06-25-2011, 06:32 PM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
might have same issue
plane with p80 and electronics can possibly be up in 25 26 dry
it will fly
but with mine it was the plane flying me not me flying the plane
it was more reaction to what planes tendancies were
best of luck i have spare gear if you need
good shape
plane with p80 and electronics can possibly be up in 25 26 dry
it will fly
but with mine it was the plane flying me not me flying the plane
it was more reaction to what planes tendancies were
best of luck i have spare gear if you need
good shape
06-25-2011, 06:35 PM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
i flew it with a rabbit and it pushed it nice
no issues with turbine
it is fresh from service with no time
i am selling it with my elan but if you want it 1800
p 80 is a big can also response time might be issue on landing
need the acceleration
no issues with turbine
it is fresh from service with no time
i am selling it with my elan but if you want it 1800
p 80 is a big can also response time might be issue on landing
need the acceleration
06-26-2011, 06:22 AM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
ORIGINAL: gtoro26
might have same issue
plane with p80 and electronics can possibly be up in 25 26 dry
it will fly
but with mine it was the plane flying me not me flying the plane
it was more reaction to what planes tendancies were
best of luck i have spare gear if you need
good shape
might have same issue
plane with p80 and electronics can possibly be up in 25 26 dry
it will fly
but with mine it was the plane flying me not me flying the plane
it was more reaction to what planes tendancies were
best of luck i have spare gear if you need
good shape
06-27-2011, 08:50 PM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
with 120 it is same can as p80 on the heavy side
i think even p80 is too much engine
make it light fly better
gear let me check if my builder still has them
no upgrade
but it was first gen
i never had issues
i can sell for 100. 00
shipped
let me know gabe 3056076535
i think even p80 is too much engine
make it light fly better
gear let me check if my builder still has them
no upgrade
but it was first gen
i never had issues
i can sell for 100. 00
shipped
let me know gabe 3056076535
06-28-2011, 03:03 AM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
Mine is first generation (over two years old). The plane is 10.5kg with full tanks. Engine is wren supersport.
Flies great, glides well at that weight. After all the mods I made, it's a really good plane.
Yann
Flies great, glides well at that weight. After all the mods I made, it's a really good plane.
Yann
06-28-2011, 06:40 AM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
ORIGINAL: gtoro26
gear let me check if my builder still has them
no upgrade
but it was first gen
i never had issues
i can sell for 100. 00
shipped
let me know gabe 3056076535
gear let me check if my builder still has them
no upgrade
but it was first gen
i never had issues
i can sell for 100. 00
shipped
let me know gabe 3056076535
06-28-2011, 06:42 AM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
ORIGINAL: Yann
Mine is first generation (over two years old). The plane is 10.5kg with full tanks. Engine is wren supersport.
Flies great, glides well at that weight. After all the mods I made, it's a really good plane.
Yann
Mine is first generation (over two years old). The plane is 10.5kg with full tanks. Engine is wren supersport.
Flies great, glides well at that weight. After all the mods I made, it's a really good plane.
Yann
06-28-2011, 06:48 AM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
Thanks. Very effective and convenient for maintenance.
The only issue I found with this brand is they sell their products as ARFs... while they are not !
The only issue I found with this brand is they sell their products as ARFs... while they are not !
06-28-2011, 07:17 AM
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ORIGINAL: Yann
at 28lbs, your plane is on the heavy side for sure. It should fly OK, but watch your airspeed.
at 28lbs, your plane is on the heavy side for sure. It should fly OK, but watch your airspeed.
Yann you said your jet flew great after all the mods you did,What mods?
06-28-2011, 07:36 AM
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Oh god !!! that was the question I didn't want you to ask...
On the fuse: Changed the rudder setup.
Changed the thrust pipe for a wren pipe.
Removed (easily) most of the formers, to change them. plywood was not up to my standards.
Changed the turbine beams to suit the small footprint of my wren.
Wings: Custom made new springs for oleos (absolutely necessary)
Changed O-ring brakes for regular rim brakes. I could not brake evenly with stock ones.
Changed most of the servo pockets as some of those parts were missing from my kit. So I dit it all over, my way.
Modified flaps setup as well, to allow more deflection.
Modified main gear doors my own way. Still don't understand how FEJ wanted me to do it.
That's it for the most important parts. There is more, but that was more on the cosmetic side...
On the fuse: Changed the rudder setup.
Changed the thrust pipe for a wren pipe.
Removed (easily) most of the formers, to change them. plywood was not up to my standards.
Changed the turbine beams to suit the small footprint of my wren.
Wings: Custom made new springs for oleos (absolutely necessary)
Changed O-ring brakes for regular rim brakes. I could not brake evenly with stock ones.
Changed most of the servo pockets as some of those parts were missing from my kit. So I dit it all over, my way.
Modified flaps setup as well, to allow more deflection.
Modified main gear doors my own way. Still don't understand how FEJ wanted me to do it.
That's it for the most important parts. There is more, but that was more on the cosmetic side...
06-28-2011, 07:47 AM
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RE: FEJ L39 1/7TH
Also main retract bay has been heavily reinforced with carbon fiber after the first fight (after the pics were taken). The stock wood is far from perfect and cannot be removed.
06-28-2011, 08:01 AM
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ORIGINAL: Yann
Oh god !!! that was the question I didn't want you to ask...
On the fuse: Changed the rudder setup.
Changed the thrust pipe for a wren pipe.
Removed (easily) most of the formers, to change them. plywood was not up to my standards.
Changed the turbine beams to suit the small footprint of my wren.
Wings: Custom made new springs for oleos (absolutely necessary)
Changed O-ring brakes for regular rim brakes. I could not brake evenly with stock ones.
Changed most of the servo pockets as some of those parts were missing from my kit. So I dit it all over, my way.
Modified flaps setup as well, to allow more deflection.
Modified main gear doors my own way. Still don't understand how FEJ wanted me to do it.
That's it for the most important parts. There is more, but that was more on the cosmetic side...
Oh god !!! that was the question I didn't want you to ask...
On the fuse: Changed the rudder setup.
Changed the thrust pipe for a wren pipe.
Removed (easily) most of the formers, to change them. plywood was not up to my standards.
Changed the turbine beams to suit the small footprint of my wren.
Wings: Custom made new springs for oleos (absolutely necessary)
Changed O-ring brakes for regular rim brakes. I could not brake evenly with stock ones.
Changed most of the servo pockets as some of those parts were missing from my kit. So I dit it all over, my way.
Modified flaps setup as well, to allow more deflection.
Modified main gear doors my own way. Still don't understand how FEJ wanted me to do it.
That's it for the most important parts. There is more, but that was more on the cosmetic side...
06-28-2011, 08:34 AM
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OK, so you're good with the formers. Yes, I might be able to provide you with a set of spring the stock springs are way too weak.
FEJ, at the time I asked, was not able to provide different stiffness of springs.
The flap mod is very important too. It lets you come in much slower. A friend of mine had the same plane without the mods.
He was coming in mch faster.
FEJ, at the time I asked, was not able to provide different stiffness of springs.
The flap mod is very important too. It lets you come in much slower. A friend of mine had the same plane without the mods.
He was coming in mch faster.
06-28-2011, 08:55 AM
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Yann,
Thank you for the springs,how do you want to work the payment?.Is a USA check OK? I don't have paypal but a friend of mine does,I have to talk with him first. My kit is a pro kit so it came with all the flight controls installed.I don't want to cut the flaps right now.We have a large paved runway at the club so a slightly faster landing would be fine.But it is something I may do after I get a few flights on her,they just look cooler they way you did yours.
Thank you for the springs,how do you want to work the payment?.Is a USA check OK? I don't have paypal but a friend of mine does,I have to talk with him first. My kit is a pro kit so it came with all the flight controls installed.I don't want to cut the flaps right now.We have a large paved runway at the club so a slightly faster landing would be fine.But it is something I may do after I get a few flights on her,they just look cooler they way you did yours.