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Any good with YS 63??

(Yes ive searched through the threads - just checking!)


A friend said there's a video of one somewhere.. anybody any idea?


Cheers.

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Eric Henderson, an aerobatics columnist in Model Aviation magazine gave the YS63 setup in this plane much praise. I think it was the September 2002 issue.

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I have one with an OS 70 nice combo will be even better with a YS 63, nice knife edge and torque rolls,

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Newbie flyer here (been flying 9 months). This is my 2nd plane-flown it about 15 times. Luv to fly mine w/ys 63 (and so does everyone at my field-have to take my transmitter away). Slow flight characteristics is incredible, does pattern routines at 1/4 throttle. Can take off verticle in less than 10 ft (1st time was an accident... do it all the time now). Lands like a trainer. Squeezed 14 oz tank in it and still dead stick land most of the time (I just enjoy flying it so much I lose track of time).

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fantastic!!

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Just another note. I could only put a 12x8 prop on with the short, flimsy stock landing gear (very easy to mangle). Do yourself a favor and order the Modeltech Sukhoi 40 landing gear (part no. 42019) from hobbypeople.net (like the one RCAddiction has in his pictures in another thread). They were on backorder but are now in stock (just received mine...nice). That will allow a 13x6 plus its stronger and cooler looking.

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I have a 12.5x6W ..... will this be ok? I cannot really get anything form HobbyPeople as I'm in the UK, but I shall find an alternative in carbon.

My idea was to use a 14x4 .... as you say, i shall need a more substantial undercarriage. Thanks for that note though... it's appreciated.

My model should be with me on tuesday.

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i don't suppose anybody could scan the article for me could they ??

'Eric Henderson, an aerobatics columnist in Model Aviation magazine gave the YS63 setup in this plane much praise. I think it was the September 2002 issue.' I have never heard of this mag.



Wildnloose: What is your flight duration on 14oz?.. The YS is a thirstly motor for sure...

I had it in my cap last, i got abotu 15 misn on a 14oz tank, with lots of throttlke on constantly... i'm expecting this to use a lot less throttle (i like to fly very slowly when i fly my 3d freestyle.. it presents so much better!)

Is the weight ok with the YS ?? Or should I use an Irvine 53?

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Too bad about the landing gear, it really looks cool with it. I also read that the 13x6 is perfect for 3d'ing. I just put mine on but it looks like I will not get to fly this week (bad weather).

I believe I get about 15-20 mins/tank with 30/30 heli fuel but have not timed it (still not enough) and thats while I'm practicing hovering and torque rolling (its doable with 12x8 but I think 13x6 will make it easier, 12x8 is good for pattern flying though).

I have not weighed it, but here's a funny thing. I placed battery behing the wing and plane balanced 4 1/2" from leading edge(1/4" past what's recommended), and it flew like it was nose heavy. I put 1 oz. lead in tail (balance is 4 3/4" back now) and it flys much better. I believe I can move cg back farther and it will fly even better. I will play with cg more when I get to fly

There was one thread where a guy was using an Irvine 53 and was complaining it did not have enough poop, but he thought he had a bum motor. This is my first 4-stroke and I'm glad I put it on this plane, but I think it would perform the same with an Irvine 53.

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I'm using the landing gear that came with the plane , and I have an APC 13-6 on the OS 70 , no problems with clearence.

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Thanks, i'd appreciate that!

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Eric flys at the same field I do. Eric and another flyer both have Global Freestyles with YS 63's. Great combo. I have a Freestyle with a .61FX. The YS is a great match for the plane and probably has a little better vertical than the .61FX

This plane does both pattern style and 3D very well. If you only fly 3D there are better planes out there.

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thanks... yes, I already have many 3D planes, I was particularly interested in using it for practising artistic aerobatics which i'd normally be flying with my funtana.

I'm currently skydancing with a Hype 3D... no good for pattern stuff at all... hopefully the freestyle will be cool... How does it hover??

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I've been flying one with a Saito 72...last summer I usually choose it over my UCD to take to the field...does knife edge elevators!! 8*)

Ron

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hehe thanks... Wih a gentle breeze ican get my Hype 3d into a stationary knife edge hover. or go backwards in a stronger breeze... fun!

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The freestyle hovers fine on the YS 63 or the .61FX. The rudder is huge but lacks authority. Around 35 degrees throw is all you get before it hits the elevator :mad: I use +10 expo to make it more sensitive while hovering. This plane would be awesome if the rudder had around 45 degrees travel and it didn't drop a wing so quick.

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Global Freestyle

Hi All,
This is one great, FUN, plane to fly! I've got about 50 flights on mine, equipped with an Irvine .53. This engines gives unlimited performance, turning an apc 12.25 x 3.75 at 14700. Recently, after burning through a number of plugs, I switched to an 11 x 6 and the performance is still unlimited. This plane get me excited!

The instruction set with the plane is pretty good. The two modifications I'd make from the start are to raise the rudder servo 1/8" up so that the rudder cables do not interfere with other servos, and to stiffen the rudder post in the are that the rudder control horn passes through, OR, use two plastic control horns back-to-back.

This plane is best .40 sized plane I've ever had. I'm an avid pattern flyer now flying Masters. I did very well at the 2002 pattern nats this summer in advanced class. I bought this plane to use as a "combo/hybrid" plane to use to promote pattern to local club flyers. I have let a number of flyers fly it, and they too agree that it is a great flying airplane. I've used it to demonstrate the sportsman, intermediate, advanced, and masters pattern with it. PLUS, you can slow to a total crawl on landing.

I'm using the Futaba 9C radio, with all rates assigned to upper right 3-position switch. I have "pattern", "high", and 3-d rates assigned to the 3 positions of the switch. Snaps, require the "3-d" rate to get the wing gyrating quickly around. ALLLLLLL linear rolls with this plane are really fun and track very well. Knife-edge is really a breeze. Initially, I flew with standard 3003 servos. The plane has impressed me enough to now have installed coreless servos on the ailerons, and a digital on the rudder. Although I have not tapped the tail with it yet, the plane has the full potential in the hands of a more 3-D capable pilot.

Guys, I think this plane in a "90 sized" version, 65" or so wing would sell wildly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Plus, at $150 bucks, you just can't go wrong with it!!!! This is the plane I use to perform all the tricks I don't do with the $2500 pattern plane!

Quite frankly, I've considered scratching a duplicate fuselage, 78.5" in length, and installing an extra set of pattern wings and stabs I have. I've scaled these measurement to a 2 meter fuse length, and the entire design is actually very close to my ZNLine Alliance. The Freestyle is "proportionally" a taller design (FYI) that I think would do VERY well. I think they got the aero just right with this one, and it definately flys bigger than 55".
Jim Woodward
Team Futaba
Field Rep

FreeStyle Review
 

Hey, take a look at my Freestyle review here on RCU! :D

Global Freestyle 3D RCU Review

Excellent Review!
 

Lee,
I read your review with great interest :) EXCELLENT! I've been buildin' 'em for over 30 years... and still found some great tips I hadn't heard before :cool: .

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Randy, thanks so much for the compliments!

I probably spent 50% more time building it than usual so that I could take the photos and notes, etc, plus the many hours of writing and converting it all into RCU's unique HTML format. At least 30 hours on the review. It's nice to know people that appreciate it. I've also gotten some really nice emails from people who've had the same positive experiences with their Freestyle as I have had.

As for the tips, while I've only been active in RC for 4 years now, I build or assemble a LOT of planes for myself and I just love figuring out new solutions to problems. My current active ready-to-fly fleet is 17 planes (including a heli), and since I've built approximately twice that many in those 4 years, I get lots of practice! You just gotta love this hobby!

Another big box arrived today.....LOL

Thanks again!

Great Review
 

I had all the same experiences with the Freestyle as RCAddiction did. The review is very accurate. Nice tips. Nice job ;)

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From the comments shown here- it's nice to see an accurate review for once!