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Forum: ARF or RTF
03-14-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Hello all, it has been awhile since I posted here. I have to tell that I am still having a love affair with my CAP 580. I am still using the OS .70 Ultimate with a 12x8 3 blade master airscrew, I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-31-2005, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

I now have close to 120 flights on my CAP 580. I went over all the hinges and can find no signs of breakage or wear. I did try a new CA when I assembled the plane that is a flexible type specificaly...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-16-2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

HeyRobi,

I have close to 100 flights on my CAP580, I use an OS Utimate .70 FS (Pumped .70) it is lighter than the standard .70 but has more HP. It swings a 12X6 3 blade prop and it can do...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-14-2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

I have a pumped OS Ultimate .70 in mine so I built a small box and mounted a robart #205 fueler to the bottom of motor mount box in the cowl opening. This makes for a very clean way to fuel your...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-02-2005, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

I am just using an aluminum 3 blade spinner from tru-trun. If you are looking to keep it scale you will find pictures of matt chapmans cap with an unpainted aluminum spinner and a 3 blade prop. hope...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-01-2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

BR289,

Yes I have tried the 11x7 3 blade as well, I found that the plane did not slow the way that I like. The 12x6 prop also has better vertical performance as well. So, IMHO, the 12x6 3 bladed...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-24-2005, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Well I am now at 50 flights on this plane and all I can say is, Incredible!! This bird has become my favorite in the hanger. The OS ultimate .70 with a master airscrew 12X6 3 blade is a perfect...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-17-2005, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

I put all Hitec servos in my rig. the elevator and rudder servos are digitals, I don't remeber the exact number (5456 or some such I will check and post if anyone is intersted) they are high torque...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-09-2005, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Well, I now have 25 flights on my cap and I have to say that it seems to have no bad tendencies at all. I had one our clubs most experienced flier try the plane yesterday an he really put it trough...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-02-2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

As to the question of what fuel I run. I run wildcat 20% with 20% synthetic lube in my ultimate .70s this is the percentage the manufacture recommends and who am I to argue. :)
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-31-2005, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

I am running an OS Ultimate .70 with an APC 14x4w prop setup. This arrangement has ample power for all but verticall acceleration out of a hover. For scale flight and areobatic maneuvers the OS .70...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-25-2005, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Airplaneman4, I don't have any pics of it yet but I will snap some and post them. Also I just picked up a second CAP 580 and I will be mounting an Ultimate .70 inverted in that one, After some...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-25-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Flyseven, there is a performance difference between the OS .70 Surpass II and the ultimate of about .1 HP also the ultimate is shorter by almost 1/2 " also it is a pumped motor so mounting position...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-25-2005, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Airplaneman4,
I still had to cut the cowl but only a 1/4" x 1" slot to accomidate the leading edge of the valve cover. If the cowl had been just a 1/4" wider I would not have had to cut the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-24-2005, 03:39 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

I got to fly mine today as we finally had a weather break. I also had to place the battery up front with the reciever. I have an O.S. 70 Ultimate in mine. Pulls vertical at a high rate flys mostly at...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-18-2005, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,508
Posted By dajensen

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Just finished mine up Monday afternoon. I am running an OS .70 Ultimate for a mill on her and an APC 14x4w prop. Total weight ready to fly is 6 Lbs 5oz. Still waiting for a break in the weather to...
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