Andrew,

Thanks for the loaner! I just achieved my goal of TR in my living room. What a blast! I managed to avoid the walls, ceiling, chandelier, chairs, etc. for a few minutes and do a hand-grab for landing[X(].

The power system is excellent with ample power/weight. The big prop also makes for an excellent TR. This is going to be a fun indoor setup.

I'll maiden it (in forward flight) Saturday at the Yard.

Thanks again for your help in spec'ing out this bird.

JC

JC,

Not a problem on the Loaner battery, Go ahead and use it. I have plenty. That is cool you got the TR in your living room. I remember the first time I did that last year it was sure made my living room look small. I do not think I am going to oakland yards as we have 7 inches of snow here and it is still falling. I have to go to work and will make a decision after work.

Andrew

I am building the F3A Shock Flyer and am trying to lighten it up so it will fly great with the AXI 2204/54, TP 2s 900mah, Berg 4 RX, 3 BlueBird 306 Servos (6g), and stock hardware.

1. Are you guys putting wing stiffening carbon on the front and back of the wing? I've heard that the wing won't perform any different if you leave off the stiffener on the back of the wing.

2. What are you using to mount the AXI motor. I need a secure material to screw the 2 tabs to. I didn't see one with an 2204/54 AXI in any pictures in this post, or any other I've seen. There are two little tabs built into the sides of the motor case.

3. Is 7.5 oz. (advertised weight) realistic for the F3A Shocky? Or should I expect it to weigh more?

4. Is Foam Safe CA good to use with the Shock Flyers? I thought I would save some weight over the hot glue or UHU glue.

Thanks for your help! I love the new color schemes! Ikarus has outdone themselves this time. [8D]

Tiger:
- the little Axi is the best way to go...... We use this motor, Poenix10 ESC, and 2S 730 - 860 packs. GWS Rx and the little Cirrus servos give me a weight range of 6.2 - 6.7 ounce AUW, just depends on which pack is on it.
-the CF bracing, or equivilent "fishing line" is a must.... has nothing to do with the wing, but in keeping the tail stiff to the wing
-I simply cut a 2" circle out of super light ply for the motor mount
The F3A shocky will not be doing much 3D...... too small control surfaces.... I think all others will 3D..... I have the Extra-300 and the Yak..... both are great. The key to having fun with these is to have them UNDER 7 ounces and move the CG back..... we fly in very small areas with this setup.
Good Luck

What does everyone think about the "Little Screamers" motors? More power than the AXI 2204/54? Only 23 grams advertised... www.littlescreamers.com

I am wondering whether people have been running 2cell or 3cell batteries on these...the video says 2 cell (beginning info page) but I've heard that if you really want power you have to use the 3 cell packs.

Flying tiger,

I think that the little screamer motor should work out good. It sure seems to have a lot of power on 2 cells. I think that the reason I go for 2 cells is the weight savings. You will save 1/3 the batteries weight by going with 2 cells. I have begun to run the new hacker a20-34s all I can say is this motor has out preformed any motor I have ever tried. It flys the new shocky yak around with so much power. I am only running 2 cells on a 9x3.8 prop which gives it very slow horizontal speeds.
Bill,

I have been flying the F3A shocky and love it almost as much as the yak. I made a mod to get about 70 degrees of elevator and it is close to the same feeling as the yak. You will be able to 3d it great. It might not do waterfalls as tight but will do all of it. I think it flys better as it has no mix in it at all for precision maneuvers.

Andrew

Hey Andrew I have a few little things to ask you I am running 340 packs on my 2204 in my shockflyer and its good power on a 9 x4.7 at around 5 oz .... would I be better off with a thunderpower battery like an 730 in my new yak i just orderd ? becasue it wont be as light as the other one and im not sure if it is going to be enough power my only question here is really what can i expect for a difference between the power to weight ratio if I changed my battery and whats you r favorite set up with an aprox weight??

Devin,

My favorite set up right now is the Hacker A20-34s on 2 cells with a 9x3.8 prop. This thing rips with this set up. Seeing how you already have the 2204 I have done some testing and found that the new 10x6 HD prop works the best on 2 cells. Usually a 480TP or 730TP pack. I dont know exactly what you are looking for but I am now using 2 DymondRc 4.4g servos on the wing as you can mix differential out and increase torque. using hitec 50 everywhere else as they center better. I am at about 6 oz with this set up.

Andrew Jesky