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Forum: 3D Flying!
08-07-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,696
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: getting out of electric...

Look one post above. Mojo / Moass 60 Saito 100 is a 3D trainer, mild to wild and everything you need.
Mojo 40 on a 55ax is awesome too!! Depends on your wallet and transportation to the field.
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Forum: Seaplanes
03-16-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

Yesterday Jeff and I got together and put up a few flights on the Arrow. I'll have to put the bird on the CG rig to get an accurate location, but we took removed half of the nose weight I added, 1...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-13-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

I cant wait to see the Arrow-Star, if all goes well with that design, with Jeffs guidance I can make some balsa dust of my own!!! I REALLY want to build one of these too.
Forum: Seaplanes
03-12-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

If thats the route you want to go, you can get specs and pricing on Webra's here. If I were to go webra I'd go with the Speed 55. I've seen enough of peeled liners and broken con rods on the...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-12-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

Jeff said it didn't do that when it was his. My set up is the same except for the 2 Oz. of lead in the nose.
Forum: Seaplanes
03-12-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

Flight Report!

Jeffo and I flew 3 tanks of fuel with the Arrow today!! First tank He took off and trimmed it out, took 2-3 clicks of up trim, thats it. He handed it off to me to buzz around and...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-11-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

Just ran mine in the yard, 10x6 apc 14,750 rpm static, goes to 15,200 on a pinch. I think it could use more pitch. I'll learn to fly it on the 10x6 first then play with props.
Forum: Seaplanes
03-11-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

What RPM are you getting from the 3 blade?? The 3 blade is holding back top end speed no doubt, but I'm sure it is an asset for take off thrust and prop breaking for landings. Give and take for...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-11-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

I'm in Fraser Flying Club. We have a Wdenesday Float Flyat Stoney Creek with the Skymasters, and I have friends in that club. Harold Dori and Jim Held (North Star Guru's) tought me to fly off of...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-10-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

Our flying club has quite the Laddie following. Countless North Star's and a few Arrows. I'm going to try to get with the gang for my first few flights to give them somone new to yell at ;).

It...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-10-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

I'm working on balancing now. Do I want the wing or the bottom of the plane level?? I can get it to hold still in either attitude, its only a difference of 1/4 oz.

If you concider a Zaggi a...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-10-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

One more question.

Do I want to set the CG inverted??
Forum: Seaplanes
03-10-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

Thanks again for your input Bob!!!
I'm double checking the setup now and I'll get a flight report when the weather warms up a bit.

This Bird was built by Master Builder Jeffo, messy shop was...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-10-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

Thanks for the info Bob,

I'm used to the D/R switch, need it on my Q500 ship, and Profiles. Once the Arrow is up on step and knocking on 100 mph's door how sensitive are the controls?? I...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-10-2009, 03:32 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

Thanks Laddie!!

Right now the CG is between 15 1/2 - 15 1/4 is this good??

How much control throw should I have??

Thanks again!!!
Forum: Seaplanes
03-10-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,464
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Laddie M's Arrow - 2nd Attempt

I just picked up a Arrow and have a TT 46 with a tower muffler for it, what prop should I statr with??
Thanks!!
Forum: 3D Flying!
12-14-2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 3,253
Views: 354,076
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Ultra R/C Giles 202 UL 29%

Where did you guys with Saito 180's end up gluing your wings??
Forum: 3D Flying!
10-15-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3,253
Views: 354,076
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: Ultra R/C Giles 202 UL 29%

I'm helping a buddy set one of these up with a Saito 1.80. First thing I thought when I saw the tank so far back was to use a Perry pump and made him get one. I see the guys with 1.60 FX's are...
Forum: Club 40
09-28-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,321
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: GP Viper 500 with 25 FX questions

Heres a update on the Viper.

Daven thanks for the rudder on takeoff tip, works every time.

The 32sx hauls this thing around nicely. I'm using a Ultra Thrust muffler and a Hand made head...
Forum: Club 40
09-02-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,321
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: GP Viper 500 with 25 FX questions

Thanks Dave for the tip!! I'll try it.

I did shim the motor out on the left side with shims cut from a beer can. I have only put one in so far till I fly it.

I also shimmed up the tail,...
Forum: Club 40
09-01-2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,321
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: GP Viper 500 with 25 FX questions

I have the latest version with the Pizza Cutter wheels. I think it was my fault. When I installed the wheels I backed off the collar to let the wheel spin more freely. After looking at them I need...
Forum: Club 40
09-01-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,321
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: GP Viper 500 with 25 FX questions

I finished up assembly and maidened today. I set the CG at 3". First takeoff was hairy to say the least. It required all of the up trim I could give and it was still dropping. I mechanicly set...
Forum: Club 40
08-28-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,321
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: GP Viper 500 with 25 FX questions

Is nylon used in the tail too??

How are you keeping the hatch covers on??

I appreciate the help!!

Will the 3mm blind nuts tap to 1/4-20??
Forum: Club 40
08-28-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,321
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

RE: GP Viper 500 with 25 FX questions

Jim,

I just got home from my LHS with my new Viper 500!! Now I have to go back for more stuff......

Does the Hayes mount fit the blind nuts already in the firewall??

What wheels do I...
Forum: Club 40
08-28-2008, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,321
Posted By 2-Stroke Freak

GP Viper 500 with 25 FX questions

I'm thinking about getting a Viper and would like to use a 25 FX for power. Will it work?? What prop is best??

What servo's are recommended. Lighter is better, right?

I also have a TT 46...
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