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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
04-06-2024, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
Posted By kevarc

Hello, I have the Navigator and am just...

Hello,
I have the Navigator and am just starting the build. This is the first build of this type for me. Lots of experience with standard wood kits but nothing.like this.
Really the big...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-11-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 799,862
Posted By kevarc

Horizon notified me yesterday these are in stock....

Horizon notified me yesterday these are in stock.
Mine should be here in a couple of days.
Loved my first one!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-21-2020, 06:04 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

I have 7 flights on mine now. Like the way it...

I have 7 flights on mine now. Like the way it flys, and I also have to have some left trim.
On the last flight I bounced the landing. Did bit think it was to bad. As I was putting it away I noticed...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-21-2020, 05:50 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

Hey Larry I replaced the bearings and so far it...

Hey Larry I replaced the bearings and so far it appears that that was the problem. Thanks!
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
10-07-2020, 04:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,736
Posted By kevarc

Looks like the motor can do 15S per the manual. ...

Looks like the motor can do 15S per the manual.

I put my other Rimfire 65cc motor in the plane and ran the same tests with the 24" props 12, 10, and 8 pitch.
At full throttle they all took about...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-07-2020, 04:49 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

Larry, Per your comment I checked the bearings. ...

Larry, Per your comment I checked the bearings. The front bearing seems to be smooth it was not as smooth as the rear. I also noticed that it has a lot of wobble. New bearings on the way. ...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
10-06-2020, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,736
Posted By kevarc

RimFire 65cc issues

I purchased this 65cc Rimfire motor and Castle 160A esc from a guy to put into a Phoenix 60cc Spifire.
My first try with electrics on this scale.
I hooked it all up and everything seemed to be...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-06-2020, 06:15 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

Does he work on electric motors?

Does he work on electric motors?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-06-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

I took the motor apart last night. It look like...

I took the motor apart last night.
It look like the stator and magnets are actually rubbing in the last 1/4 inch or so.
Don't know if that happened because I overheated it with the 26x12 prop.
Or...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-05-2020, 04:55 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

Put the third flight on yesterday. Used a 24x8...

Put the third flight on yesterday. Used a 24x8 prop. It flew the plane but very slow. Next flight I will try the 24x10.
Upon landing noticed that the motor was loose. I thought of the experiences...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-22-2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

I was running a 26x12 for my first two flights. ...

I was running a 26x12 for my first two flights. After a run up on the ground things seemed very hot. I worried about that and never went to full throttle during those flights, and had no issues.
I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-11-2020, 05:56 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

Here is the video of my maiden flight. On the...

Here is the video of my maiden flight.
On the landing roll out it turned right into the wind and smacked a post but no damage. Whew!

Spitfire Maiden...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-10-2020, 04:55 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

Yes about 1/8". In the photo you can actually...

Yes about 1/8". In the photo you can actually see the trim, the pic was taken after the fight.
Based on your posts I was ready for it.
The plane seemed to track ok with no yaw tendency.
I wonder...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-09-2020, 05:16 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

I got my maiden flight in yesterday. All went...

I got my maiden flight in yesterday. All went well! Thank goodness!

The plane was set up with the rimfire 65cc and a Castle Edge 160 ESC using two 6S-8000mah 30C batteries, and a 26x12 Xoar...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-28-2020, 05:14 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 799,862
Posted By kevarc

Looks like these are for sale again on Horizon...

Looks like these are for sale again on Horizon and at Tower! Wonder it wing has been fixed?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-25-2020, 04:59 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

Interested in comments here as well. Seems like...

Interested in comments here as well. Seems like I read that the control throws in the manual were low. I did set mine up per the manual for low and used the manual high rates as mid and then went...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-07-2020, 04:37 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,747
Posted By kevarc

I used the engine box from KELEO or CH ignitions...

I used the engine box from KELEO or CH ignitions now. The box worked very nicely and was easy to install!
Everything aligned perfectly!
Kevin
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-30-2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

I put mine altogether for the first time! Wow! ...

I put mine altogether for the first time! Wow!
I have all the surfaces set and adjusted for proper throws. Read in here that the throws per the manual were low so I cheated them all up just a bit...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-08-2020, 05:14 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

Have the radio installed and ready to move onto...

Have the radio installed and ready to move onto the motor install.
As I set the elevators up I aligned the forward tip pieces with the stabilizer. All fat and happy.
Then as I when to adjust the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-08-2020, 06:27 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,113
Posted By kevarc

Starting to get mine pulled together. Going to...

Starting to get mine pulled together.
Going to try electric.
I will be going with a Rimfire 65cc with a Phoenix Edge 160HV.
I am looking at using 2-6s 5000's but seems to be enough room to add 2...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-14-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,747
Posted By kevarc

I have saito 90r in mine and had to fill the ring...

I have saito 90r in mine and had to fill the ring at the front of the cowl with lead shot.
Kevin
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-06-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,359
Posted By kevarc

Thanks for the responses. The second servo...

Thanks for the responses.
The second servo that fried was not even connected to any linkage and lasted 30 seconds.
I got another hs5945 and have it installed with a different extension and seems...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-03-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,359
Posted By kevarc

Burned out servo??

I have a DX18 with an AR9030T receiver running five HS5585MH servis and one HS5495BH throttle servo.
Using electrodynamics nano 6.6v 2500mAH.
I have five flights on the plane.
Plane sat for...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2018, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,747
Posted By kevarc

I have the air retracts and the only issue I have...

I have the air retracts and the only issue I have had is the locking lever not releasing and allowing the gear to come down.
I did have to rebuild them after my engine quit, and did not have the...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-18-2018, 05:42 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,472
Posted By kevarc

I have the Hanger 9 with this engine. It fits but...

I have the Hanger 9 with this engine. It fits but just. Use the KELEO engine box (I think now at CH Ignitions). Super easy to install.
I am unfortunately on my third Cowl. The first one fit...
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