Is this a pattern plane?
12-16-2010 | 02:07 PM
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Is this a pattern plane?
Ive got this plane, dont know who produced it, I do think its an ARF. Im needing help finding who produced it so I can locate some CG info on it.
12-16-2010 | 02:22 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
That looks like an Airborne Models ARF - something like a Groovy or similar. Try this:
http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...p?ProductID=68
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http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...p?ProductID=68
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12-16-2010 | 02:24 PM
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From: Don Justo, Fraijanes, GUATEMALA
RE: Is this a pattern plane?
Hi, the plane is called ZEN 120 and it is produced by The World Models, www.theworldmodels.com The CG is stated in the instructions to be 7.7 inches or 195mm behind the leading edge, but I have found to work better with the CG a little bit closer to the leading edge.
Have fun and merry Xmass
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Have fun and merry Xmass
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12-16-2010 | 03:43 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
ORIGINAL: hurrejola
Hi, the plane is called ZEN 120 and it is produced by The World Models, www.theworldmodels.com The CG is stated in the instructions to be 7.7 inches or 195mm behind the leading edge, but I have found to work better with the CG a little bit closer to the leading edge.
Have fun and merry Xmass
Hector
Hi, the plane is called ZEN 120 and it is produced by The World Models, www.theworldmodels.com The CG is stated in the instructions to be 7.7 inches or 195mm behind the leading edge, but I have found to work better with the CG a little bit closer to the leading edge.
Have fun and merry Xmass
Hector
My specs are
wingspan 54"
length 50" 1/2"
engine is a os .46
w/retracts
12-16-2010 | 11:56 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
Try this (google is your friend):
http://www.theworldmodels.com/para/i...ion/html/A109/
page 9
or .pdf file at:
http://www.theworldmodels.com/para/i...n/pdf/A109.pdf
http://www.theworldmodels.com/para/i...ion/html/A109/
page 9
or .pdf file at:
http://www.theworldmodels.com/para/i...n/pdf/A109.pdf
01-10-2011 | 12:51 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
Well i have figured out what Ive got, its the Zen 50, and its been discontinued. I finaly flew this last week end and WOW is all I can say, Man this thing is a rocket ship. I think I might have a new faverite plane. If anybody knows where i can get parts for it please let me know as i do need a new canopy for it.
01-10-2011 | 03:14 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
Simply use 25% of the mean aerodynamic chord (MAC).
That may well prove to be the right spot but even if it is not you will live to fly another day
and can make adjustments from there.
You will do that even with the factory suggested CG as it is simply part of trimming the airplane.
The old saw is "Friends do not let friends fly tail heavy."
The above suggestion precludes that yet is well within reason .
If you are not familiar with the MAC go here: http://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform...amic_chord.htm
BTW the model IS currently available http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=36
That may well prove to be the right spot but even if it is not you will live to fly another day
and can make adjustments from there.
You will do that even with the factory suggested CG as it is simply part of trimming the airplane.
The old saw is "Friends do not let friends fly tail heavy."
The above suggestion precludes that yet is well within reason .
If you are not familiar with the MAC go here: http://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform...amic_chord.htm
BTW the model IS currently available http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=36
01-10-2011 | 04:17 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
ORIGINAL: doxilia
Scott,
all the relevant links were posted here including the manufacturer. Are you reading your thread?
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Scott,
all the relevant links were posted here including the manufacturer. Are you reading your thread?
David.
01-10-2011 | 04:24 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
As stated in post #7: http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=36
They supply parts as well as the airplane, which is a current offering.
They supply parts as well as the airplane, which is a current offering.
01-10-2011 | 04:26 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
ORIGINAL: onewasp
Simply use 25% of the mean aerodynamic chord (MAC).
That may well prove to be the right spot but even if it is not you will live to fly another day
and can make adjustments from there.
You will do that even with the factory suggested CG as it is simply part of trimming the airplane.
The old saw is ''Friends do not let friends fly tail heavy.''
The above suggestion precludes that yet is well within reason .
If you are not familiar with the MAC go here: http://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform...amic_chord.htm
BTW the model IS currently available http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=36
Simply use 25% of the mean aerodynamic chord (MAC).
That may well prove to be the right spot but even if it is not you will live to fly another day
and can make adjustments from there.
You will do that even with the factory suggested CG as it is simply part of trimming the airplane.
The old saw is ''Friends do not let friends fly tail heavy.''
The above suggestion precludes that yet is well within reason .
If you are not familiar with the MAC go here: http://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform...amic_chord.htm
BTW the model IS currently available http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=36
01-11-2011 | 11:23 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
ORIGINAL: SCOTT42
AH? yes I am, How else would i have found my info? The 1.20 is too big for what I have, the .30 is to small for what I have, ive posted the specs for my plane, the links everyone has giveing me is the right area to look, but the wrong plane itself for what im finding. my main reason for my last post was to let everyone know that i have confermed what it is and the size of what Ive got. Allso to ask where to get parts for this plane and not the 1.20, or the .30 as i dont know where to look. Thank you everyone for your help.
AH? yes I am, How else would i have found my info? The 1.20 is too big for what I have, the .30 is to small for what I have, ive posted the specs for my plane, the links everyone has giveing me is the right area to look, but the wrong plane itself for what im finding. my main reason for my last post was to let everyone know that i have confermed what it is and the size of what Ive got. Allso to ask where to get parts for this plane and not the 1.20, or the .30 as i dont know where to look. Thank you everyone for your help.
WOW! Now im confused? LOL thanks onewasp, I dont even know where to start to understand that, but i did look into the airfield website and they do have it, I looked into the world modles website today again and found it was discontinued. I can order parts for it now , thank you onewasp.
If you don't understand MAC, don't worry. Just use the manufacturers CG recommendation. The manual is posted above in post #5 (and LLD is offering to send you a copy if needed).
Enjoy your Zen.
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01-12-2011 | 06:00 PM
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RE: Is this a pattern plane?
Thank you Doxilia, I think ive got it under control at this point, but thank you everyone, every one of you was a big help. I really like this plane alot, it flys great!
