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Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-15-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,827
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: OV-10 Bronco 81

Aha. Thanks for the info!
Here is my 80 incher in progress:
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-15-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,827
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: OV-10 Bronco 81

aeroscale, glad to hear about the 109" plans and parts. I'll be watching for them.

Anyone - What is the purpose of the marking on the top of the wing (see aeroscale's inverted photo). A lot of...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
05-27-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,827
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: OV-10 Bronco 81

The one with the cockpit video above is already on your web site :D Yay!
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
05-26-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,827
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: OV-10 Bronco 81

I'm in the process of building the 81 inch version now so I'm going through all the posts for tips :D
I built the smaller version and I love it! I have attached a link to a video taken from inside...
Forum: Beginners
05-20-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: What is the name of this plane and who made it?

I believe that's the "RCM Trainer 40". That one could have been built from plans, although a couple of companies did make kit and arf versions. Google RCM Trainer.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-24-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

I attached a camera to the wing tip and flew this morning. The camera cut out shortly after takeoff but I posted what I got. I'll try again some other time. I like watching the nose gear absorb the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-16-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Looks nice! You will have fun with that puppy this summer.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-11-2010, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Scorpion motors are great! That's what I use in my helis.

I checked the prop. It's a 16 x 8. You're right, the 18 would be mowing the field.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-11-2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

I use 6S packs because that's what I have. I use them in my Trex 500 helis. I use two to get longer flight times. The extra power has come in handy a couple of times already (still a bit windy around...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-10-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Here is a plot of the voltage and power for my setup with two 6S LiPo's and a Castle Creations Ice 100 ESC. The ESC has it's own data logger built in. Peak power on climb is over 2000 watts!
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-08-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Makes me want to climb in and go for a ride!
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-07-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Just wait till you do your first full flap landing on a calm day with the right ammount of down elevator mixed in. I bet you will have a huge smile on your face!
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-20-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Bummer ...... mine fit perfectly.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-07-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Lil Hoss,

If you have to sit and stare at them to see that the flaps are off a bit then I think you did well. How far off are they?
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-18-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Yeah! The manual needs to be ammended to include the step mentioned above.

Note to anyone starting a new build: Put the ailerons on first and tape them into a neutral position (aligned with the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-17-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

rgaynor,

This might be worth a shot:

http://shop.vetcosurplus.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=9025

It requires 6 to 12 volts. The RX packs we are using would be at the low end...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-12-2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=107391-353-4486-03&lpage=none
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-11-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

After the initial epoxy cured I put some more epoxy in a hobby syringe and shot it into the gaps to make sure there was plenty of adhesive in there. After that cured I covered the gap with a small...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-16-2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

If I were building mine again I would hinge and attach the ailerons first and tape them in the neutral position. Then I would know exactly where the flaps need to be located when they are in the full...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-20-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

When I removed the tiny clips I did the work inside a clear plastic bag so that I wouldn't lose them. They are easily pushed off with a small screwdriver.

ScottM; Congrats on your maiden. Yes,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-14-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

I just weighed mine again with struts and interior kit and got 13.25 lb. It will go up some more when I get a 3 blade prop and pilot. Right now I'm using wood prop which is pretty light.
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-12-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Hman, you don't want the engine touching the cowl. For cooling reasons (you want plenty of airflow around the engine) and the engine vibration will shake the cowl and ruin the holes in the cowl that...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-06-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Cool! My static thrust is 10.5 pounds full throttle but I fly at just above half throttle. I think you are good to go. Don't use any flap on your first takeoff. Experiment when you get up high. I had...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-06-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

rgaynor,

I have not done a static thrust test yet but I will. I can't sustain a vertical climb so I know my airborne thrust is less than 12.25 lb.
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-05-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,420
Views: 381,146
Posted By Commander_Drake

RE: Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF

Here is a pic of the rats nest inside.

The main reason for the extra magnet was to get the antenna base to sit flat on the wing. On mine with just one magnet in the front the back end of the...
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