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Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

03-10-2005, 12:25 AM

Replies: 11

west 50 v1

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Posted By SmokeyT/A77

RE: west 50 v1

I got a set of ceramic bearings for my 46fx for $25 shipped from www.rc-bearings.com
check em out. fast shipping too.

Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

02-25-2005, 05:51 PM

Replies: 2

CG on a Delta wing?

Views: 612

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

RE: CG on a Delta wing?

These pictures give a visual method without much calculation. They only give the left/right location (mean aerodynamic chord?), from here you shift it up to the thickest point of the wing.
If each...

Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

02-25-2005, 05:07 PM

Replies: 2

CG on a Delta wing?

Views: 612

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

RE: CG on a Delta wing?

here is a link to a cool spreadsheet called 'The Airplane Design Calculator' that has what you need. It is at the bottom of the page.
http://www.pandasclub.fsnet.co.uk/index-page3.html

Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

02-25-2005, 01:53 PM

Replies: 3

pusher V tail project

Views: 727

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

RE: pusher V tail project

I am using autocad. I plan to lay up the fiberglass over foam for the fuselage, and have not decided how to make the booms yet. Maybe built up?? We'll see.

Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

02-25-2005, 01:48 PM

Replies: 3

pusher V tail project

Views: 727

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

RE: pusher V tail project

here are some shots of my engine. trusty 46 fx that i modified by increasing the port timing, crank timing, and boring the carb out to .375". Made the header from 5/8 thin wall tubing. The tuned...

Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

02-25-2005, 01:38 PM

Replies: 3

pusher V tail project

Views: 727

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

pusher V tail project

Here is my latest on my speed project.
This is my first attempt with foam wings and foam cutting.

Forum: O.S. Engines Support

02-22-2005, 09:32 PM

Replies: 3

os 46 fx bearings

Views: 592

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

RE: os 46 fx bearings

I went ahead and ordered ceramic bearings from rcbearings.com just to be safe. $25 worth of insurance!
thanks again

Forum: O.S. Engines Support

02-21-2005, 12:55 PM

Replies: 3

os 46 fx bearings

Views: 592

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

os 46 fx bearings

I have recently modified my 46fx by changing port timing and enlarging the carb bore (.375). the motor will also get a tuned pipe. It will be going into a speed plane, so i will be using a small...

Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

02-20-2005, 06:32 PM

Replies: 176

The Jett 90 is a beautiful thing.

Views: 30,278

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

RE: The Jett 90 is a beautiful thing.

hey bobber, that's the prettiest plane ive seen in a while! Nice work.
what kind of hinges are you using? I am building a scratcher' and am debating between skinned or robart pinned.

Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

01-18-2005, 02:04 PM

Replies: 6

pusher vee tail design suggestions

Views: 987

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

RE: pusher vee tail design suggestions

I think i will try the inverted v tail, just to be different! :D

Any suggestions on the tuned pipe? I am considering the Macs 7.5(.40-.45) or 8.5(.40-.50), but i would like to find some...

Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

01-17-2005, 03:31 PM

Replies: 6

pusher vee tail design suggestions

Views: 987

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

RE: pusher vee tail design suggestions

Are there any pros/cons to each tail configuration? I am leaning towarts the inverted V (fig 2A above) because i believe it would make the tail stronger by joining the two booms, and also because it...

Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes

01-16-2005, 05:07 AM

Replies: 6

pusher vee tail design suggestions

Views: 987

Posted By SmokeyT/A77

pusher vee tail design suggestions

HI,

Do you guys have any suggestions for this design? I will be using an OS 46FX with port timing mods and pipe(w/ hook shaped header to locate inside fuselage). I am guessing an APC 10x8P or...

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