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Old 04-04-2011, 11:30 PM
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Hi. jarvis
this is way to set up...
1. Motor up thrust: 1.5 degree
2. CG position: Just 1/2inch front of CF wing pipe.
So, you can movebattery to front (all most center position of landing gear mount.)

Please do not make a down thrust motor. It is usefuldesigne.



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Old 04-05-2011, 06:12 AM
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Thanks Alex
I will remove the down thrust, move the battery forward. Did you take picture of the Korea Nationals ?
Old 04-05-2011, 12:50 PM
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Hi Jarvis,

I'd also say that you should get the CG squared away before you adjust anything else. Based on your pics, it looks like it will have to move forward quite a bit to move the CG to 1/2" in front of the tube. How does it do with the old 45 degree inverted upline test? I also look for the fuse to be level in a 60 degree banked turn, if the tail is low then its tail heavy. Turn off your mixing for now.....

Hope to see you at Riverside.

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Old 04-05-2011, 01:47 PM
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Hi. Javis
Here is the Korea National images. Enjoy pics.
These guys will be at World Championship in U.S.


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Old 04-05-2011, 02:01 PM
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More Korea National Images....


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Old 04-19-2011, 11:09 PM
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Default RE: F3A MONOLOG 2X2 F3A METER

Could anyone comment on how Monolog 110 perform with DLE20 ? or any power combination with Gas Engine ?
Old 05-02-2011, 08:35 PM
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Default RE: F3A MONOLOG 2X2 F3A METER

Update

I just spoke with Alex, and he sent me the updated price listing for the Monolog

Monolog 400 size- $167.50 plus shipping from EMS

Monolog 70 size- $257.50 plus shipping from EMS

Monolog 110 size- $ 350.50 plus shipping from EMS

Monolog F3A 2 meter size - $850.00 plus shipping, this is a new version with plug in stab, will be shipped from California,the new version will in sometime in May.


You can contact Alex Shim at

(323) 321-2997
Old 05-23-2011, 04:17 PM
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Hi all:

this are the models that BJ craft are selling now. The monolog 70 looks so nice, here is a pic of world champion Giichi Naruke and BJ looking the M70.

I have the monolog 400 coming from a store in japan. i will for sure make a build log and see the results. I'm leaning towards the 140 with a 30 DLE and pitts muffler, seems like a nice low cost combination, I'm no pro and here in Mexico F3a is not very popular so i think this kind of airframes and motor will be a interest option for the market in my country.

Cheers,

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Old 05-23-2011, 08:09 PM
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Default RE: F3A MONOLOG 2X2 F3A METER

If anyone is looking to get a Monolog 110, Alex has 2 in stock
Old 06-30-2011, 05:05 AM
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Guys there will be 2 Monologs on display at both the Worlds and the Nationals in Muncie. F3A Unlimited has a huge booth and will have the planes built and showing.
They are putting them together and plan on at least having the2 metertest flown by then.
Plans are to install the new Himax 210 in the 2 meter plane with the Castle HV80ESC. Their goal is to have a plane that'ws very competitive easy to build and very affordable.
Mike
Old 06-30-2011, 06:10 PM
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I'll be flying the Monolog 2x2 at the Nat's this year. It will be powered by the Himax 210 also. the plane is light, with Sky Lipo 4400 20c, the weight around 4868 grams.
The Himax 210 would pull my first Monolog, like a Missile, using a PT 21x 14 pro. it a very good motor.
Old 06-30-2011, 06:14 PM
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Great Jarvis I really look forward to seeing it. I have a number of guys that are interested in the plane. I think the Himax motor is getting pretty popular too. It sure is nice to have lower priced options available to get new people involved. See ya in about a month. Mike
Old 07-07-2011, 04:21 PM
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The 2 meter Monolog is built and flying. I tried to build this with products that a new pattern flyer might use and even though they are heavier, the weight was still under 5kg. There was no honeycomb or other lightweight materials used here, the radio mount, ESC mount and switch mounts are all lite ply instead.

Himax 210kv
APC 20.5-14
Castle ICE 80HV
Generic plastic spinner (heavy)
800mah rx battery with Jaccio perfect switch assembly
Power Unlimited safety arming switch
Power Unlimited 25C 4900 batteries

Pics below. First flight was a non event and I was fortunate enough to bump into Don Szczur at the field and he took over so I could take pics. These pics are on the first flight so you can see it was a very good flying plane right away.

**Thanks to Larry K. for doing the actual building - I just selected and supplied the items that went into the plane
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Old 07-07-2011, 06:33 PM
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Cool the plane has a very unique apperance. Its certainly not a cookie cuter design. I hope to get one when available. Hopefully soon!!! Mike
Old 07-09-2011, 04:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: F3A Unlimited

The 2 meter Monolog is built and flying.
Hey . . . how 'bout some shots "under the hood"? And how was the "fit and finish"? Did everything line up? Any gaps along the wing to body or stab to body joints? When do you think these might actually be available through [link=http://F3AUnlimited.com]F3AUnlimited.com[/link]? This season or next? And when you say under 5000g does that mean 4999g or what?

Running off the top of my head this looks like a real "breakthrough" in pricing . . .

plane $850
motor $270
esc $160
batteries $200 (2 sets)
servos $400
prop $30
spinner $15
rx bat $20



under $2000 for everything!


That's a serious game changer!!

Can't wait to see this baby in flight!




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Old 07-09-2011, 04:41 PM
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Almost forgot . . . how would you characterize Don Sczur's first impression? Positive or negative? Did he feel it needed a lot of trimming?
Old 07-11-2011, 02:27 PM
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Detail pics. More shortly. Final weight was 10lb 13oz (4.9kg). I could easily take 5oz from the plane if it was built with the best and lightest stuff ($$) but that was not the objective of this build.
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Old 07-26-2011, 07:41 PM
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I started on my Monolog on Monday and she is almost done. very light airframe and well put together. I am a big fan of composite wings and fuzes but I must say for a wood roach this things is pretty nice. Wings are 14 oz ready to fly. Will be trying the new himax 210 kv motor with Jeti 90 speed controller. More to come in the next few days. Anyone coming to the Omaha pattern contest will get a chance to fly it
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Robert,

It looks like landing gear plate holding bulkheads also hold the battery tray. Am I right?
I still do occasional bump on landing with gust. Let me know how it flys in "WIND".

I am still thinking about one for myself.

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Will do Ihncheol. You are exactly right about battery tray. I put my tray where Chris Moon has his, in the picture above.
Old 07-28-2011, 03:48 PM
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Rob,

When is the first flight....or has that already occurred?

Mike M
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First flight will be august 5th
Old 08-04-2011, 09:32 PM
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Robert, where are you planning on the maiden flight to be at? Would love to be there to see this beauty fly.......

Mikey
Old 08-05-2011, 02:31 AM
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whats the weight of the Monolog 110 with the DLE20 up front?
I'm dead keen on this airframe.
Who is the manufacturer? Links to online stores would also be great.
Thanks
Old 08-07-2011, 04:52 PM
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Flew the Monolog today; it reminded me a lot of the Focus. it is not a slow flying airplane especially with a 20 x 15 APC prop. i was impressed with the airplane the moment it took off. I added a couple clicks of down elevator for a trim pass. No Ailerons. Rolls were very axial. The next thing was the snap, and wouldn't you know it my rudder came off the airplane[&o]. Fortunately, i had a spotter watch it come. By the way the plane landed safely without the rudder. With rudder found, put the CA hinges back in the right way, and was flying 20 minutes later.

Knife edge flight required no mixing in either direction. it will need some down line mixing as there is a slight pull to the canopy. Not sure i am ready to give up my Integral just yet, but this plane is a great addition to the Pattern Community, and my hope is that it will sell well, so the manufacturers can keep making great entry level aircraft like the Monolog at a steal of a price. Another quick note; this is some of the Best Monokote job I have every seen from an ARF; 89 degrees in Omaha today with 90% humidity and no wrinkles after I left the field; priceless

In case you wanted to Know, with the Rhino pacs 4900, Himax motor, Jeti Speed controller; plane weighs 10lbs,9 oz.

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