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Old 08-21-2006 | 05:33 PM
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PeterP
 
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Default RE: Impact

Hi Tom,

I think it was my settings you used to setup your incidences. Great to hear you are happy with it because I am still impressed with my model. Mine is still flying and it has probably done 250+ flights with a DZ160 up front. Mine came out at 4.65 Kg only because my kit was lighter than good building. There is a big variation in weights in kits as I have just bought another which is 150 grams heavier.

I fly the F3A sequences so the model has had quite a workout.

I have spent many hours trying to dial this model in because I am very fussy about having a well trimmed model.

From what you have said can I make the following suggestions which have improved my model enormously.

1. *****Important***** seal your ailerons and elevators (I have a successful method which I have posted elsewhere in this forum). Your snaps will improve 10 fold. I could not get a clean snap consistently until I did this.

2. CG wings off. Set it just behind the rear of the wing tube. Much less work in rolls especially on 45 degree up lines.

3. Aileron differential- 1mm more down than up at low rate. Not sure about high rate.

4. Mix 1-2% down elevator to low throttle.

5. Set thrust as per model. This should be perfect!. Mine climbs straight as - one of its strong traits which presents nice lines between maneuver segments.

Peter.