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Forum: RC Jets
11-05-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Thank you Levi. Your comment is very...

Thank you Levi.
Your comment is very interesting.
Forum: RC Jets
11-05-2018, 03:39 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Hi Auto restart is no help in case of engine...

Hi
Auto restart is no help in case of engine fire.
And don’t know exactly what happened.
Jeti telemetry confirmed engine trouble just before the fire.
Forum: RC Jets
11-03-2018, 04:31 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Hi Etienne, No problem with oleos. It taxis...

Hi Etienne,
No problem with oleos. It taxis like a Rolls Royce.
You can pressurize the oleos as you wish. At 12bars, the gear is fully extended, even at MTOW.
You can chose the attitude of the...
Forum: RC Jets
11-03-2018, 03:22 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

:( Yes, it was. I had just repainted the fins...

:(
Yes, it was. I had just repainted the fins and improved its weathering.
I was in love with that plane.
...
Forum: RC Jets
11-01-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Very strange because this was writen in an email...

Very strange because this was writen in an email of John from Skymaster on 24th october :

"Anton strongly suggests to order twin version in the middle.It is much safter than engine at tail.We now...
Forum: RC Jets
10-31-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Hi I’ve been informed that the "twin turbine...

Hi
I’ve been informed that the "twin turbine in the tail" version F18 was no more produced by Skymaster.
Do you know why ?
Forum: RC Jets
09-04-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1920x2000/2244b911_8237_4504_a4aa_74241a36cc2f_eb8ae5ae9b11989b99ce13e8e68ab881e09188ae.jpeg
Forum: RC Jets
09-03-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

I’m currently not at home, so I can’t post...

I’m currently not at home, so I can’t post pictures now, but I will try to remenber to as soon as I‘m back.
You can see a view of the motors on post number 270 of this thread.
I made brackets...
Forum: RC Jets
09-01-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Hi FB My flaps linkage are inside on my C, no...

Hi FB
My flaps linkage are inside on my C, no issue with that.
Forum: RC Jets
08-31-2018, 09:43 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

With full span flaps on landing, drag is higher...

With full span flaps on landing, drag is higher so the flare is shorter and I had sometime tip stalls just before ground contact when applying back stick.
With ailerons on neutral, I have more room...
Forum: RC Jets
08-31-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Hi Shaq, I have 50 flights with my Hornet (F18C...

Hi Shaq,
I have 50 flights with my Hornet (F18C 1/5.75).
My CG is at 140, forward than factory but maiden at 188, it flies but I barely escaped from a flat spin.
I do not lower the ailerons...
Forum: RC Jets
11-27-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Yes my CG was measured at the wing root and from...

Yes my CG was measured at the wing root and from the leadind edge slat. Mine is a F18C.
Take off weight is 33kg (73,3Lbs).
Good luck for your maiden !
I’m sure you will enjoy..
Arnaud
Forum: RC Jets
10-12-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Hello, I'm using "smoke 3" cartridge from...

Hello, I'm using "smoke 3" cartridge from smokfly. I have 2 minutes of smoke.
I buy it from "alm modelisme" in France. Don't know if they ship as it is considered as dangerous good...
Arnaud
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2017, 12:04 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Hi guys, I'm curently flying my Hornet with a...

Hi guys,
I'm curently flying my Hornet with a CG at 140mm (no fuel in the tanks). Far forward of the required point from Skymaster (188mm).
Feels better for me.
Arnaud
Forum: RC Jets
08-07-2017, 07:34 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Thank you, I will post more videos as soon as...

Thank you, I will post more videos as soon as possible.
We can't fly since 2 months, our flying field has been invaded by travelers..
Arnaud
Forum: RC Jets
06-23-2017, 09:50 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

I didn't installed another valve on the unlocking...

I didn't installed another valve on the unlocking pistons, I only soften the static locking springs.
Gear is operating fine on ground in my workshop and in the air.
However, I have to be careful...
Forum: RC Jets
05-23-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

I'm running 2 Merlin 200xbl on my Hornet. Take...

I'm running 2 Merlin 200xbl on my Hornet.
Take off weight is 33 kg with 8,8 liters of kerosene.
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2017, 01:35 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

Hi all, Here is a short video of one of the...

Hi all,
Here is a short video of one of the first flights of my SM 1/6 F18C Hornet.
No big issue after these flight tests.
Inflate tyres sometimes grate on the housing and lateral gear doors, I...
Forum: RC Jets
05-10-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

2214323 Hi guys, Just to inform you that a...

2214323

Hi guys,
Just to inform you that a mu-metal screen between the turbines solved my RPM pickup interferences.
Mid-mounted engines on the F18C are very close from each other.
Ground tests...
Forum: RC Jets
05-01-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

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Forum: RC Jets
05-01-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 163,088
Posted By Looping31

The engines are parallel in the mid mounted...

The engines are parallel in the mid mounted version and very close from each other. The thrust pipes are divergent, they are aiming approximately 2ft in front of the CG.
My 1/5.75 F18C is finished...
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