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Forum: 3D Flying!
04-20-2003, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,523
Posted By Wingwiz

Do we really need high torque servos on the rudder?

When the ailerons deflect, dose the aircraft come to a stop or is there still airflow over them? Think about it :rolleyes: But yes, the Rudder take more load in some cases. Realy depends on the...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
04-18-2003, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,558
Posted By Wingwiz

Awe-HOR Movies

Great Edge video, very cool :-)
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-18-2003, 12:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,523
Posted By Wingwiz

Do we really need high torque servos on the rudder?

1oz'' of output (torque from servo) for every sq'' of control surface area. I.E. aileron 120 sq'' = 120oz'' of torque, Rudder 80sq'' = 80oz'' of torque
works for models small to large:-) It's a...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
04-16-2003, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,913
Posted By Wingwiz

Anyone know the name of this Fun Fly ?

Notforsale
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-10-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,392
Posted By Wingwiz

A Quick CG Question

Buzzard Bait, I agree with you 100% Very well said:-)
Sorry B Mathews if I got wound up. RCU dose that to me.
I want everyone to have a good time in the sport/hobby and I guess I was just using my...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-10-2003, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,392
Posted By Wingwiz

A Quick CG Question

No William, I have experience with the Stick designs,
Midwest, Model tech, great Planes, and Hanger 9. Ugly sticks, lucky sticks, ultra sticks, and stupid sticks. As well as hundreds of other...
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-06-2003, 05:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 860
Posted By Wingwiz

29% Edge Rudder Servo

Overkill is a good thing:-) Krayzc, I did the same thing. It's great the 8411 is as powerful as it is in a standard case. You can but them is smaller planes w/out a big wieght problem. It's great!...
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-05-2003, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 860
Posted By Wingwiz

29% Edge Rudder Servo

1oz of torque( oz''in) for every sq''in of control surface. Stop guessing guys, easy math. Works on .049 size planes up to 50% Aerobats.
This rule of thumb has been around of ever, Yet no one...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-04-2003, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,392
Posted By Wingwiz

A Quick CG Question

I don't know how old this post is, But I'll jump in anyway.
28-30% of the chord from the LE is a good place to start.
The CG is at the highest aerodynamic point of the airfoil on most all tailed...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
04-03-2003, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Wingwiz

Jumping Geo

Thanks agian Wagans. The Ribs are great to have, I can use um:-)
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
04-02-2003, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Wingwiz

Jumping Geo

Thanks so much Wagans. It's neet to hear that someone remembers it, and maybe has plans. A picture of the plans word be very niceif you have um. I don't realy need too much to build from.
Thanks...
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-02-2003, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,926
Posted By Wingwiz

Best 3D Airfoil????

There is no magic airfoil. Aerodynamic efficiency is not relative to wing sizes/wingarea. IE, You posted a deficalt question:-)
The airfoil needed depends on many aerodynamic properties.
Such as...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
04-02-2003, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Wingwiz

Jumping Geo

Anyone remember the Jumping Geo Fun-Fly.
If so, who made the Kit/plans? Is anyone still flying one? Who designed it? Can I still get the plans? I would assume that there are not any more kits left...
Forum: Electric Training
03-25-2003, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By Wingwiz

c-10 or c-20 electrifly

I wish I knew it. I simple put an amp meter between the the ESC and battery, and then play with different props/gearboxes.
Ya know Texas 1, I was just thinking. Do you have the GWS 100 or 300...
Forum: Electric Training
03-24-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By Wingwiz

c-10 or c-20 electrifly

The GWS 300C motor can draw close to 10 Amps if pushed.
The C-10 ESC is capable of 12amps. I would go with the C-20 (22amp) so your not at risk of burning up the ESC. I'm using a C-10 on the same...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
03-18-2003, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By Wingwiz

your advice on a .40 engine?

Don't Skip A trainer. I Have seen this too many times before. in orded to fly prober an have the right skills, learning stick & rudder is the only was. Not bank & jank. The temptation the bank & yank...
Forum: 3D Flying!
03-10-2003, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By Wingwiz

Midwest Cap CG....7"?

Midwest E300 XS 27%
Forum: 3D Flying!
03-10-2003, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By Wingwiz

Midwest Cap CG....7"?

Midwest Cap 232 27%
Forum: 3D Flying!
03-09-2003, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By Wingwiz

is this a wierd plane to learn to hover with?

Almost any plane is hoverable. Sig LT Kadets do it very well, Cubs do it. With the right thumbs/fingers and good power to weight. it can be done. I hovered a Dyniflight Decathlon with a Satio 150...
Forum: 3D Flying!
03-09-2003, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By Wingwiz

Midwest Cap CG....7"?

The CG is at the middle/aft of the main spar. ( 6.75" to 7'') Much farther and you will be in trobble. I flew mine at 7.5'' (for the leading edge @ root) and it started becoming harry :D
...
Forum: 3D Flying!
03-09-2003, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By Wingwiz

Hovering

:eek: Be careful with the CG on the 4star! 1/4 inch or less at a time:-) The 4Star has a higher aspect wing than most 40 size 3D aircraft, where you can get away with large CG changes. But sure U...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
02-28-2003, 04:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,981
Posted By Wingwiz

MyGic 9D

I found this picture on RCU a while back.
A giant Magic or Cougar sounds very cool:-)
Happy flying all :D
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
02-28-2003, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By Wingwiz

GWS Magic

:-) Thanks so much Dave. I'll try that. I didn't know you could retime cheap motors, I never tried.
Happy flying, Pat
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
02-27-2003, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By Wingwiz

GWS Magic

Another picture of the mini magic:-)
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
02-27-2003, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By Wingwiz

GWS Magic

Here's one of my newest projects. It'a is powered by a GWS 300C DX with a 10x4.7 slowflyer prop; 10.2 oz flying weight; 36'' span; 338sq'' wingarea; 8.4v 800ma NmHI batteries 13min flights.
It will...
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