Typhoon 3d- Yes or No?
09-05-2006 | 02:14 PM
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RE: Typhoon 3d- Yes or No?
I"m at work now so and can't write too long. 
Just one more quick point...
With some exceptions, .40 sized glow planes seem to me to be way less expensive than electrics. Also, lets face it, the Typhoon 3D is a aerobatic airplane. Just because its small doesn't mean it's easier to fly. My Hanger 9 Twist 40 is easier to fly than my Typhoon. But you also have to understand that once you have the skills to fly a trainer, it just makes flying small electric 3D airplanes that much more fun
Just one more quick point...
With some exceptions, .40 sized glow planes seem to me to be way less expensive than electrics. Also, lets face it, the Typhoon 3D is a aerobatic airplane. Just because its small doesn't mean it's easier to fly. My Hanger 9 Twist 40 is easier to fly than my Typhoon. But you also have to understand that once you have the skills to fly a trainer, it just makes flying small electric 3D airplanes that much more fun
09-05-2006 | 04:31 PM
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RE: Typhoon 3d- Yes or No?
ORIGINAL: zildjian1992
Well, guys, after thinking it through, I decided on a PZ Cub (this was two months ago) I can fly it, pretty good actually. Little while ago, I bought the typhoon. Tomorrow, I'll hopefully be able to have a good maiden flight. I know that this is sort of different then what you guys said, but I'm glad that I can say I learned on my own. I also am glad because I really like electric flight and have really become comfortable, and when I see these glow guys where I fly, they always seem to be doing more tuning and tweaking then flying. And, if things go ok with the typhoon, maybe a mini ultra stick PNP will be in my sights for Christmas! What do you guys think is a good idea for me to think about before and to prepare me for my maiden with the typhoon? One more thing, I did an motor test with my typhoon, and every once in a while, I get a really nasty sound from the gearbox when I start, or get close to full throttle, it doesn't happen a lot, but sometimes, whaddya think???
Well, guys, after thinking it through, I decided on a PZ Cub (this was two months ago) I can fly it, pretty good actually. Little while ago, I bought the typhoon. Tomorrow, I'll hopefully be able to have a good maiden flight. I know that this is sort of different then what you guys said, but I'm glad that I can say I learned on my own. I also am glad because I really like electric flight and have really become comfortable, and when I see these glow guys where I fly, they always seem to be doing more tuning and tweaking then flying. And, if things go ok with the typhoon, maybe a mini ultra stick PNP will be in my sights for Christmas!
What do you guys think is a good idea for me to think about before and to prepare me for my maiden with the typhoon? One more thing, I did an motor test with my typhoon, and every once in a while, I get a really nasty sound from the gearbox when I start, or get close to full throttle, it doesn't happen a lot, but sometimes, whaddya think???
Second about the gearbox sounds. I don't know if it was just mine or if they all do it, but whenever I would first hit the throttle my gearbox/engine would often make a terrible sound & the prop would just chatter & not turn. It sounded like the gears were stripping, but they weren't.
I never replaced the motor, but I went through plenty of gear boxes due to crashes and it always did it but fortunately it never caused any problems.
I think I read somewhere that somebody said it was called cogging, but I can't remember.
Also, be careful with the pre flight motor tests. I have a couple nice marks in my drywall from me taxying around the house when I got mine.
09-05-2006 | 06:28 PM
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RE: Typhoon 3d- Yes or No?
I know what you mean, you can drive it like a car indoors!!! That steerable tail wheel is great, just don't move too much when your getting up to speed on the runway, or it'll fly to the side.
