chcarlos

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Looks like this will be my first biplane. Any tips for flying and ground handling? Is there a biplane guide somewhere?

Super08

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High roll rates...Oh and get used to seeing yourself in the mirror with a BSEG.

Super08

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What is this that appeared on my bench???

Hitec 5985's on everything except rudder 7955
MT57CN
42% 8/16 Bluebox
42% Optical kill
Futaba 10C
Bad Brad graphics

Bdegan

Very Nice [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
You just finnished your Extra [X(]

Post lots of assembly pics. I am patiently awaiting my AW 50cc Ultimate to arrive.
I want lots of pics of your MT57 install. Thats what I have waiting to put in mine

Kevin Greene

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I would buy this plane if it weren't so expensive...With shipping and decals the bill comes to a whopping $920....A bit steep for a China built 50cc aircraft with built up components in my opinion...She sure does look GOOOOOOOOOD though!!!

Kevin

Super08

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No problem on the pics of the MT57 install. I am going to be using the new mount that Tomy came out with. It will make it easier to mount the engine as it will give more room around the carb. I just finished going over the covering with an iron and gun. Wasn't much to do really, this is the best covering job I have seen on an ARF yet. I hope my AW 100cc Yak 54 is as good. I am saving that build for last, it is waiting downstairs in its box. I will be powering that with an Area 102.

Bdegan

Thanks [sm=thumbs_up.gif]


Wow, your not wasting any time [X(]
I am seriously eyeing the new 100cc Extra 300. Won't be until 2010 though

lonzotwa

Hello,
It seems that a lot of people are worried about weight with this aircraft. Is there a particular reason everybody is using pitts mufflers on this aircraft. I am just finishing mine up and I am using the stock muffler on my new DL-50. From what I have read, the stock muffler is lighter than the pitts style. Just wanting your thoughts on this.

Thanks
Lonny

Bdegan

Yes, the stock muffler is lighter than the aftermarket pitts mufflers.
The plane flies beautifully. But with a 50 it does not rocket out of a hover like some would like.
With round cowl of the pitts, the stock muffler probably wouldn't stick out much at all if any.
As for why people want to use the wrap around pitts...probably just the looks of it.
I think it looks better with the 2 exhaust pipes centered and angled back behind the engine.
Also with the stock muffler, you have one big pipe sticking straight down beneath the engine.
More likely to get damaged if there is a nose over.

lonzotwa

I am going to give it a shot with the stock muffler and save some weight. I will just need to make sure I have enough exit area on the cowl for cooling. Since I am going to run smoke, I am going to try and make it as light as possible. If I dont like it, I can always change mufflers later.

Lonny

Super08

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Here are the install pics of the MT57 so far.

js/rc

Yours is really looking good now !! I had to wack away a lot of my cowl to get the smoke muffler on. Never thought of that when I ordered the muffler. Hope I can post a picture of it here.
Thanks, John

Bdegan

Those pics are starting to get me excited for mine to arrive [8D]

Super08

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Here are the last of them. It sure hurt to have to cut the scoop off of the bottom of the cowl. I almost went to a standard muffler to save the scoop, but then dI would have had the muffler hanging out he side instead. Sometimes you just can't win.

Bdegan

whoa..you cut the exhaust stacks short. Does that change anything with performance or noise?

Super08

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Might make it slightly louder, but I'm not concerned in the middle of the bush. Should still be quieter than the factory muffler. As for performance it may even help a bit.

Super08

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All complete except for the graphics package. I am going to wait for spring to apply them incase I need to shrink the covering again. It came in at 19 pounds on the nose. I got real lucky and it balanced at the recommended point right on the nose.

Bdegan

Where did you end up putting your receiver batteries ?
Did you put the ignition and ignition battery as per the manual ?
How about a picture of the inside

Sorry for asking so many questions. I just got my 23" props today. And Jeff is quite the salesman...he convinced me to get the adapter mounting plate which in turn forced me to get different standoffs...He's good [:@]
My plane should be here in another 2 weeks if all goes well and no delays.

Super08

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The plate will make the install easier. Yes he is a good salesman, I get on the phone chatting with him and next thing I know I bought the latest whatever. I'll post a pic of my radio install in about an hour.

Bdegan

The adapter plate.??
Did you have to remove the pressure tap under the reed block to get it on ?
I tried to slide mine on and the red tubing and pressure tap would not allow it to slip over the crank bolts.

Super08

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You need to remove the two bolts that hold on the carb and remove the carb and reed block together. Put on the plate and then put the carb and reed block back on.

Bdegan

Perfect,
Thanks

Super08

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Here you go. I have it set up with a 42% BlueBox, each aileron has it's own lead with no "y's" in use. I still have to make the platform for my receiver and mount the batteries with velcro. I just had them in temporally to check the balance. There are two switches for the receiver, both of them are mounted in the same place on opposite sides.

edit: Added new picture of final installation.

Bdegan

Nice and Clean [8D]

bill4719

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A photo of my python with a 3MM 53 TOC and stock muffler.