Planes and Engines that hover...only. Please apply.
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Diablotin Mini Super
Hacker B40 8L 4,4:1 14x7 on 10x2600
2:1 thrust weight ratio, 8min flights
people say it´s easy to hover...
Hacker B40 8L 4,4:1 14x7 on 10x2600
2:1 thrust weight ratio, 8min flights
people say it´s easy to hover...
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Lets focus on what you have right now.
The Edge 120 with the Moki 135 should be able to hover the easiest. You to should use a large diameter flat pitch prop perferably with a wide blade. The moki 135 has almost the same amount of power as the OS 1.60 FX. You should try the 18x6W APC or 17x6 APC on this plane. This will greatly increase the thrust of this engine. The inline design of the Edge should lock the edge in for the elevator but you will have to make corrections for the elevator. Use about 3" of throw for the elevator and 4 1/2" for the rudder for 3D. Some expo (50% on 3d rates) should help keep the plane somewhat docile. A more rearward CG also helps. To the guy using the US35 bad idea. Too heavy with too little output. Too heavy of a plane is the biggest mistake in trying to do 3D. Keep this plane around 11 to 12 pounds for 3D.
With the 1/3 scale Pitts Special using the Fugi 50 you should be thinking about a 22x8 or a 22x10 Menz Standard prop. This plane has a short tail moment and therefore less time to make corrections in a hover making it harder. The Pitts Special is not really a 3D plane but it is capable of torque rolling.
On the Ultimate Bipe use a 17x6 or a 16x8 APC.
One of the best combos I have seen in action in the 120 size is the Dave Patrick Ultimate Bipe w/YS140. This plane was using a 17x8 APC and has just the right balance of power and light weight to perform 3D well.
The Edge 120 with the Moki 135 should be able to hover the easiest. You to should use a large diameter flat pitch prop perferably with a wide blade. The moki 135 has almost the same amount of power as the OS 1.60 FX. You should try the 18x6W APC or 17x6 APC on this plane. This will greatly increase the thrust of this engine. The inline design of the Edge should lock the edge in for the elevator but you will have to make corrections for the elevator. Use about 3" of throw for the elevator and 4 1/2" for the rudder for 3D. Some expo (50% on 3d rates) should help keep the plane somewhat docile. A more rearward CG also helps. To the guy using the US35 bad idea. Too heavy with too little output. Too heavy of a plane is the biggest mistake in trying to do 3D. Keep this plane around 11 to 12 pounds for 3D.
With the 1/3 scale Pitts Special using the Fugi 50 you should be thinking about a 22x8 or a 22x10 Menz Standard prop. This plane has a short tail moment and therefore less time to make corrections in a hover making it harder. The Pitts Special is not really a 3D plane but it is capable of torque rolling.
On the Ultimate Bipe use a 17x6 or a 16x8 APC.
One of the best combos I have seen in action in the 120 size is the Dave Patrick Ultimate Bipe w/YS140. This plane was using a 17x8 APC and has just the right balance of power and light weight to perform 3D well.
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Originally posted by hroachen
I think I'd give mine away to whoever would come and pick it up...
Wayne, what do you think would make a good home for a YS91? I'm looking at the Kangke Fun50, or possibly their 60 size Extra, but I'd love to get your opinion here...
Thanks,
David
I think I'd give mine away to whoever would come and pick it up...
Wayne, what do you think would make a good home for a YS91? I'm looking at the Kangke Fun50, or possibly their 60 size Extra, but I'd love to get your opinion here...
Thanks,
David
I think a QHOR 40 size with a 60-75 engine would work great for hovering. A buddy has one with a Magnum 75 and I like it so much that I just ordered the equipment to build one for myself. I'm going to pwer mine with an OS 65LA.
The UCD is an excellent hovering airplane with a 91 four stroke, and I have not had problems getting mine to snap roll, blender, and other maneuvers. It rocks its wing in a harrier but it can be greatly reduced with spoileron mix.
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Originally posted by hroachen
Wayne, what do you think would make a good home for a YS91? I'm looking at the Kangke Fun50, or possibly their 60 size Extra, but I'd love to get your opinion here...
Thanks,
David
Wayne, what do you think would make a good home for a YS91? I'm looking at the Kangke Fun50, or possibly their 60 size Extra, but I'd love to get your opinion here...
Thanks,
David
David,
Take a look here.
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I like the looks of the Edge profile and the Yak profile for that size motor you were asking about.
I am supposed to get some flying time on those planes next weekend and I will report back what I think.
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Wayne,
Thanks SO much for that link, I think I want one of everything!
Both of those profiles look awesome, and I'm really liking the 65" Extra 300LX too.
I'll be giving those folks a call tomorrow for sure.
Thanks again,
David
Thanks SO much for that link, I think I want one of everything!
Both of those profiles look awesome, and I'm really liking the 65" Extra 300LX too.
I'll be giving those folks a call tomorrow for sure.
Thanks again,
David
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Hey guys,
We are flying a AW 36% Edge 540 with a DA 100 for power. And the thing is one of the easiest and best flying and hovering/tr plane I have ever flown. Yes it definately help to have a engine with lots of power and a big wide prop with low pitch. Good Luck.
Chris
We are flying a AW 36% Edge 540 with a DA 100 for power. And the thing is one of the easiest and best flying and hovering/tr plane I have ever flown. Yes it definately help to have a engine with lots of power and a big wide prop with low pitch. Good Luck.
Chris
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Originally posted by twostroker
I've been flying R/C for two years now and just can't get a plane to hover, it's always under-powered. My engine, prop, and plane choices are the problem, so I'm taking the blame. But I want to join in on the fun, so I want to compile a list of your planes, engines, and prop combinations that will hover.
Please include:
Plane kit/arf
Size
engine
props size/brand
weight
pictures, if you got them
Tim
I've been flying R/C for two years now and just can't get a plane to hover, it's always under-powered. My engine, prop, and plane choices are the problem, so I'm taking the blame. But I want to join in on the fun, so I want to compile a list of your planes, engines, and prop combinations that will hover.
Please include:
Plane kit/arf
Size
engine
props size/brand
weight
pictures, if you got them
Tim
Modeltech Extra 300L
O.S. .46fx macs pipe (baffles removed)
APC 12.25x3.75 prop 15 %nitro
4.6 lb.s
hovers @ half throttle
Fun plane, can't make it tumble tho.........
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Originally posted by Edgeomatic
Break down and buy a carden 540 or 330
Break down and buy a carden 540 or 330
Carden 35% "baby" Extra 330.
I wont see the boxes till June though.
I have a shiny new DA-100 to put in it.
........No, I am not excited about this plane at all.............
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Lanier Pro twister,and Saito .72,Hovers just great at about half throttle,it will harrier,flatspin,waterfall,knifeedge loop;basically ,whatever you ask from it.
Its easy to hover too
Its easy to hover too
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Hey, here's a new one...one of our instructors was hovering a Sig PT-40 with a Saito 91...once you get it right, you'll start trying to hover everything...
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How about...
I've got a SuperCraft Cap 232 (60) in the box yet, how about that for a trainer to hover. What power-plant should I use in the two-cycle category. Or should I buy a U-Can-Do if they are as easy to hover as everyone says they are.
Sport10, Thanks for your recommendations. We'll be ordering some props for the planes you mentioned. Thanks
Tim
Sport10, Thanks for your recommendations. We'll be ordering some props for the planes you mentioned. Thanks
Tim
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The UCD 3d is easy to hover but most of the people hovering them already know how to hover and then say it is easy to hover the UCD 3d. I think you are just going to have to burn the fuel on any plane you decide to use.