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Forum: 3D Flying!
02-02-2005, 08:16 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

Hi Drumbum
The rudder servo arm I used was the black one from Hitec, 2-3/4”-2-7/8”wide. The rudder is very effective on this plane with the setup I have. Here are a few pics of the rudder servo...
Forum: 3D Flying!
02-01-2005, 08:52 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

Hi chasrb
No, I could not get the 120 back far enough to the firewall with the supplied mount. I modified a mount that I had left over from another plane which allowed me to but the engine to the...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-27-2005, 09:16 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

Hi chasrb
I took the cap up on another flight two weeks ago. So far I really like the way it handles. On past post someone contacted BME and they said, “The tendency for snapping has been...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-26-2005, 09:06 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

This issue was discussed in a previous post. It looks like it should be in the 5”to5-1/8” range. Not the 5-1/2” the manual calls for. I set mine at 5”
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-24-2005, 07:06 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

Lets hope its flight preformance makes up for some of the short comings in the quality.
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-24-2005, 06:23 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

I thought that I might have been one of the few who received wheels that were so out of round that I knew instantly they were going in the trash. Looks like it might be more than just a few of us. I...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-20-2005, 08:29 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

Hi jgraham
I also had the left elevator tray break loose from the fuselage while screwing the servo in place. I re-epoxied it and added epoxy to the other servo trays to be safe. Same thing happen...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-12-2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

Hi Guys
The tail on my plane definitely seamed weak. Past experience on similar conditions justified adding them.
The tail wires are not a kit. I made the connection at the stabilizer and...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-11-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

The weight of the 120 Magnum is 31.08oz with muffler so you should be close to 7.5 with your OS91
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-11-2005, 09:17 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

The cap came in at 8.3lbs. I also added tail wires to support the horizontal stab.
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-11-2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 27,714
Posted By RichyP

RE: BME CAP Maniac

I took my Cap Maniac up Sunday for its maiden flight. I have a Magnum 120 4-stroke in it with the CG set to 4-3/4" back from the leading edge. I was only able to get in one flight. The Magnum 120 is...
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