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Forum: ARF or RTF
08-23-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

If your plane glides poorly,.then refer to my post back under 61 post 24. I explain what I did to fix that.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-30-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Wrangler1
I have buildt two of these planes and never had to do the mods you are doing. Sounds to me like you are compensating for a different problem.
I know of a few flaws with this plane. One...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-10-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Can you post some photos of the lock wire?
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-07-2011, 03:19 AM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Yes I have, no problem.
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-06-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Hey guys

I just wanted to share my canopy mod with you all. A cabinet latch with rollers and metal tang. Glue a square hard stock across the rear of the canopy opening.leaving room for the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-04-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Captcrash

Glad your engine runs fine. Mine also turns an APC 14x5 very well. I have used OS #8 and it worked fine until it stripped out the hole. After removing the head I could see that the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-04-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Cptcrash

Looks like you too are running a GMS 76. I am running the same. I had vibration problems as well, mufflers coming loose ect. The best solution for that engine was to run 10% nitro with...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-02-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Wrangler

The repairs look good. I too broke the landing gear and 30 min epoxy was the ticket.. it never broke again even with some hard licks. The balance sounds good. My plane is balanced the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-22-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

to Wrangler1

After watching your video it reminded of the time when i had the ailerons sightly reflexed up. This caused the nose to pitch up when the plane slowed. It also made it very difficult...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-20-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

For the canopy, I used a cabinet door latch from lowes. .89 cents. The kind with rollers and metal tang. I glued some square hard wood across the rear of the canopy opening inline with the canopy...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-17-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Hey guys, it has been awhile since i blogged here. I just wanted to update everyone on my plane. I crashed it and brike the fuselodge into a lot of pieces :( The good news is that I like this plane...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-23-2010, 11:52 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

reaaz

Welcome aboard!

learn from our experience, and you will have a wonderful flying airplane.
Watchout when assembling the elevator stab, make sure it is at zero incidence. It is very easy...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-23-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

nrad2000

First i want to congratulate you on your maiden flight.

I should have mentioned to setup expo and dual rates. Glad you readjusted the ailerons, and like I said, it will glide like a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-22-2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

nrad2000

Stock gear should be ok for maiden. Most of us find after a few landings we are hunting for a different one.... Sounds like you are ready to go, good luck on maiden, and do post pics and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-21-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

NRAD2000

I forgot to mention that on take off, like most tail draggers, it will need some right rudder to keep it straight. This is normal for this type of airplane so don't sweat it.. The plane...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-20-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

nrad2000

Hello, I understand your apprehention. Maiden flight! You have set the plane up correctly. Balenced it at 120mm, I have the fuel tank 2-3 inches back, engine has been tuned. Gear block...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-07-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

NRAD2000:

I just wanted to add a few things concerning your setup.
I had the same problem setting up my transmitter for dual servos on elevator. I use Hitec radio. I had problems getting both...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

to cmoulder

You are refurbing your extra? May I ask in what way? Recovering? I would love to see your pictures when done. I need to take some pictures of mine and post them with the new landing...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Hey all, I may have found a very good gear for this plane. I know
 that min$2crash does not recommend nylon gear but this gear from Du-Bro has already proved itself as exactly  that I was visiting...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-11-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Thanks Min$2crash I was mostly concerned about whether or not that was normal to roll out of a tight loop. It seems that yours also does it even though it is lighter. I don't really need tight loops...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-08-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Hey Bob.

No I was having engine trouble before I moved the tank back. I moved it back because it felt nose heavy during dead stick. The fuel tank is 3 inches back now and the engine runs great...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-07-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

To answer the questions by min2$crash: 1)Yes the landing gear is awful I am looking for a better one. 2)The plane weighs just under 8lbs. 3)You are right about the rear stab position. I wasn't...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-07-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Oh yes!

Someone asked if the nose pitches at differnt throttle settings.

The nose stays flat throughout the throttle range. Smoooooooooth.
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-07-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Hey guys thanks for responding.

About my plane. At first it had a Super Tigre .91 on it. The engine had so much vibration at WOT that i could not keep things tight on the plane. Kept losing the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-06-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,068
Posted By nolefan1961

RE: Phoenix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Hey Guys!
I have been reading your post about this plane and I wanted to comment about it. I too have this plane, and after alot of engine problems I have finally began to work on the flying part of...
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