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04-04-2022, 04:39 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 43,124
Posted By flyintexan

Keith, I'm glad you like the Cadence design....

Keith,

I'm glad you like the Cadence design. The plane has performed well in F3A for me.

I'm not sure where you might be able to get foam cores cut (maybe Eureka Aircraft Kits?) but I can...
07-09-2020, 05:59 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 43,124
Posted By flyintexan

Lofl, Great job! Hope you enjoy it as much...

Lofl,

Great job! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
It's been a few years since the prototype and as time has passed, several nice examples of the cadence have been built and flown....
05-14-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 211,609
Posted By flyintexan

Again, beautiful work Alex. I myself found that...

Again, beautiful work Alex. I myself found that in designs such as this (I collaborated with AC Glenn on the "Ariel") the fuselage starts to become a flying balsawood forest. The surface area of...
04-30-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 195,613
Posted By flyintexan

The OS 33gt is a long stroke and as such in my...

The OS 33gt is a long stroke and as such in my opinion has a slightly better torque band than the other gas engines of its size. Ryan spent some time tuning the mid range and it ran really well until...
08-16-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,646
Posted By flyintexan

Bo, I don't know if OS will investigate the...

Bo,

I don't know if OS will investigate the failed engine.

Overheating was not a problem at all. Ryan did an excellent job of ducting air over the engine and through the inside of the...
08-16-2019, 06:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,646
Posted By flyintexan

The engine failure was a bummer to say the least....

The engine failure was a bummer to say the least. Ryan was flying extremely well and had the plane dialed in. He borrowed my Pletty powered cadence for the finals and flew very well but obviously...
06-04-2019, 05:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,646
Posted By flyintexan

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20190531_115221337_ca2841ba66ad50bbb6948010d708e1660ddbdde9.jpg
Confirmed. This 33gt says made in Japan.
05-29-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,371
Posted By flyintexan

Very nice work. What thickness sheeting for the...

Very nice work. What thickness sheeting for the fuse...same for wings/stabs?

-mark
05-25-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,646
Posted By flyintexan

Update: Apc prop has tested very well for reduced...

Update: Apc prop has tested very well for reduced noise. Also Ryan confirmed this OS was a new batch run and I think perhaps even not made in China? I thought there was a rumor of moving production...
05-21-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,646
Posted By flyintexan

Motor is semi soft mounted..bolts from standoffs...

Motor is semi soft mounted..bolts from standoffs go thru rubber grommets designed to swell when tightened through the firewall. Plane is using 125mah per masters on rx pack so control surfaces are...
05-21-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,646
Posted By flyintexan

OS33gt Cadence

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/579x1024/imagejpeg_0010_2e129c6c31ad73c2128edb871b32248e215b607b.jpg...
05-16-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,272
Posted By flyintexan

Rich, I will be at the Ramah contest this...

Rich,

I will be at the Ramah contest this weekend with my Adverrun and I think there will be a V4 drive there as well.

-mark
01-31-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,241
Posted By flyintexan

Art Wagner in North Dallas drives a highlander...

Art Wagner in North Dallas drives a highlander (90% sure) and he goes nose in first which puts spinner/prop next to driver's shoulder. With a BJ Invitation fuse goes in upside down and I think he...
06-21-2018, 05:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,354
Posted By flyintexan

JP, Nice work! I can confirm the quality of...

JP,

Nice work! I can confirm the quality of the S9170 servo. I have been using it on ailerons (was in my Cadence) for quite some time. Very light servo and performance has been excellent.
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10-20-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 43,124
Posted By flyintexan

Ben, I get 1lb density foam from Houston...

Ben,

I get 1lb density foam from Houston foam and plastics. You are correct about the vertical fin and rudder. This month's k-factor has a fairly detailed article on the plane and construction...
10-03-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 778
Views: 340,110
Posted By flyintexan

In case anyone was wondering...Jeff's #2...

In case anyone was wondering...Jeff's #2 Lightning still looks as good as ever and flys the Masters pattern with ease.

Photo taken 10/01/17.

-Mark
09-28-2017, 03:11 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 43,124
Posted By flyintexan

That will work fine for sheeting foam cores. In...

That will work fine for sheeting foam cores. In fact I have used one of these recently and was very impressed.

Mark
08-18-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 29,397
Posted By flyintexan

Meeting Ron was a real treat at this year's US...

Meeting Ron was a real treat at this year's US Nats, a true gentleman and pioneer in precision aerobatics. As expected, he still has a very keen eye for what's going on with current sequences, plane...
07-17-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,444
Posted By flyintexan

used 2m that looks like a very good deal..even...

used 2m that looks like a very good deal..even though it is electric

Delro Addiction 2m F3A (ID: 1111875) (http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=1111875)
05-30-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,696
Posted By flyintexan

I have 198 flights recorded on mine with no...

I have 198 flights recorded on mine with no issues so far. ESC: jeti mezon 95 opto. It seems to run cooler than my neu's but I have fairly good cooling setup on this one too. I was running a falcon...
05-30-2017, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 563,632
Posted By flyintexan

As usual, beautiful work Claude. It looks like a...

As usual, beautiful work Claude. It looks like a very visible color scheme.

-mark
05-22-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,227
Posted By flyintexan

That layout was done for Mike by Chuck...

That layout was done for Mike by Chuck Hochhalter...very tastefully done in my opinion. :)
06-29-2016, 05:50 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 55,668
Posted By flyintexan

Rodney, Beautiful work. Very nice weight...

Rodney,

Beautiful work. Very nice weight savings. How much of the 25g savings do you think was due to the heat blanket?

-Mark
04-20-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 43,124
Posted By flyintexan

RM, I have been flying the prototype a good...

RM,

I have been flying the prototype a good bit lately and wanted to simply share where I'm at with the setup and changes that I plan to make to tweak the design a bit more later this Summer.
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04-18-2016, 08:08 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 43,124
Posted By flyintexan

Your finished Cadence looks great! Has...

Your finished Cadence looks great!

Has anyone tried using Viton as a header to pipe coupler material?

Mark.
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