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12-03-2012, 07:51 PM
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Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

Every question has validity and never fear asking! I am sorry that I just found your post and hope that it's not too late to answer.
For me, the DN had the power to take off in a very short distance...
12-02-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

Velezivan,

I have used the Power 46 with my Toledo and the DeNight without any issues at all. For me, the speed of both planes is
more than adequate. I have never put the radar gun on the...
10-26-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

Moose,

With the Power 46 and the 60a ESC, we experienced no problem with sufficient power. If you think that you need or
want some additional power, give it a go, but I really can't see any need...
10-26-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

Moose,

I hope that you enjoy your DeNight as much as I have. Feel free to add some of your build process to this thread, as we
all learn from each other. If you have any questions or issues with...
02-14-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

Graham,

What a great Maiden flight, or should I say, THREE flights! In addition, your flight report was excellent and
it gave me a great deal of pleasure to see that your DeNight performed...
02-09-2011, 04:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

Graham,

Your DeNight looks NICE! I do wish you good fortune with your Maiden flight. Our field is grass, but
well manacured, and the one issue that we had on takeoff was the need for some up...
01-01-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

I finally got it! Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.................Yeahhhhhhhhhhh!!!! And I have to tell you;

<span style="font-size: x-large"> THE"8".......is GREAT!!!!!!!
<span style="font-size: x-small">...
06-27-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

AK Leader,

Great description of your DeNight and your post is most appreciated. I sure hope that you were able to
arrange a video and a few photos of your flight! If so, please post them here as...
06-13-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

The DeNight Special proved to be an excellent example of the quality, design and flying
capabilities that Hangar 9 has become known for.Although the DeNight is a 50's style
Formula1 Air Racer, it...
06-02-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

We finally got the perfect weather for the Maiden flight and the Chief's Field, in Canandaigua, N.Y.,
was the place. The RC Gypsies had their annual Memorial Day weekend fly-in and all the
"Usual...
05-13-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

The weather in Upstate New York has been crazy for the past month and the
Maiden flight has not happened yet, so here are some static photos for now.</p>
05-13-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>
SETTINGTHECONTROLTHROWS</u>

If you have properly adjusted all your servos to the center position before installation,it is suggested
that you try, as best you can, to manually adjust your...
05-13-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>CENTEROFGRAVITY

</u><span style="color: #0000ff">Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!</span> This warning is important as we all have
known someone who has, for some reason,...
05-13-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

You may have noticed that the Thunder Power 30C LiPo pack has been connected to
the MPI #6970 Arming Switch. This switch has been used successfully in almost
every application when the the LiPo...
05-13-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

A great feature of the Denight Special is the included battery mounting tray with velcro straps.
There are two little plywood tabs that need to get glued inside the motor box to hold the front of...
04-13-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>FINAL ASSEMBLY</u>

The placement of the receiver on the servo deck is basically up to your preference,
as you have more than enough space. I decided to use the new "full range" Spektrum...
04-13-2010, 08:06 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>COWL, PROP&amp;SPINNER

</u>I really like the look of the retro cowl with the large cheeks. I justhad to cover the air intake holes
with some screen patch that Ifound laying around my shop.I really...
03-30-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>MOTOR &amp; ESC MOUNTING</u>

Press fit the four 8-32 blind nuts into place in the back of the firewall, in the holes just drilled.
Use the standoffs and machine screws to draw the blind nuts into...
03-30-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>FIREWALLPREP
</u>
Hangar 9 includes a great little firewall drilling template which identifies the correct holes for
either electric or glow power. Just pilot drill the proper hole pattern,...
03-30-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>MOTOR&amp;ESCINSTALLATION</u>

The recommended motor is the E-flight Power 46 mated with the E-flight 60Amp ESC. The motor
mount outer holes need to enlarged to 11/64 of an inch to accommodate the...
03-30-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>COOLINGEXIT
</u>
The cooling exit hole needs to be cut out and you can see the outline of the opening thru the covering
on the bottom of the fuselage. Cut the covering about 1/4" inside the...
03-26-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>AILERONSERVO&amp;LINKAGE</u>

The aileron servo and linkage installation is pretty straight forward. Again, follow the instructions
especially with respect to the proper length of the servo arms....
03-26-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>JRMatchMaker
</u>
Now, since we have been discussing how to prepare servos for installation, I have a neat little
item for you to look at. It's the JR MatchMaker (JRP915)....
03-25-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>ELEVATOR&amp;RUDDERSERVO</u>

OK, back to the servos. Now, be sure to follow the instructions on page 13 of the Manual, Step 4-7,
which refers to the type, length &amp; position of the servo arms (3...
03-25-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,570
Posted By papajeff

RE: DeNight Special 50 ARF by Hangar 9

<u>SERVOPREPARATION</u>

The rudder and elevator servos were a breeze to install as the equipment bay is HUGE.
The JRDS-821 servos were prepared by installing the rubber grommets and brass...
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