Daveeast

Good to put name to a face, how did you fair?

Dave

Spark09

Hi Dave, nice to have met you at Ashford this weekend.
Nice to put a face to a name
Job and I had a really nice time at the UK and we will be there next year.
I finished 3th in the P11 finals and Job 7th.. Also in the P11 finals.
The contest was very nice organised !!
Thumbs up for the organisation and helpers who made this weekend possible.


Greetings,

Roy

Jason Arnold

There has been limited talk about the new Spark EVO and how it performs compared to the Spark Dynamic.

So, what's the verdict?

Is it better than the Spark Dynamic?

Are there any weaknesses in the design or construction?

Andrew, which model will you be flying at Muncie?

Cheers,
Jason.

underwoodsteve

hi guys,
after some pics on cowl &canopy installation , what hatch latch`s etc ,any pics would be most greatful.

regards
steve underwood

flyboy91

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Steve

As far as hatch latches go I would run the hatch latch that chris moon sells. I tried to past the URL in here but it will not allow me to.
There a red color. They are the best I have seen. Also, on the bottom hatch we placed pins in the back and just a 4-40 screw up front.
I'll try and post pictures when I have my camera in my hand.
Andrew

rcprecision

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...first I'd like to say congratulations to you for your personal and Team USA finish at the WC's. I was fortunate to watched your last two rounds in the finals which were inspiring to witness.

Wondering if the wings and stabs on the SPARK EVO you flew in the WC's used stock or aftermarket wings and stabs?

underwoodsteve

hi andrew,
there on the way from F3A ULTD, many thanks again andrew,pics would be great!.

regards
steve

Roberto B.

A friend of mine would like to know how much this plane is suitable to be fitted with a Yamada 170 into it.
Thanks

underwoodsteve

hi guys,
what size wheels for the spark , just doing a purchase list , new MK wheels look good!!.

rgds
steve

Jason Arnold

Steve,

It comes with wheels and axles..

Cheers,
Jason.

GiMsAcE

Roberto,what Andrew said was that Krill-Models was going to have a Glow version of the Spark Evo available in the future for purchase but i don`t know if they have them at the moment?.

Regards.

Roberto B.

Thanks for the kind reply.

rgreen24

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Anyone flying this bird with a AxI or pletti motor? if so how, how do you like the performance with this motor?

Jason Arnold

Bang for buck, the AXI wins hands down. Performance of the 5325/24 is awesome especially when coupled with Power Unlimited packs, Rasa 20.5 x 14 prop and a Jeti Spin 99.

The Plettenberg is a good motor too but you'll pay twice as much for it. The performance and reliability is not twice as good either. The mounting of the Plettenberg is probably a little less flexible too. The AXI can be mounted two ways, front or back.

Cheers,
Jason.

rgreen24

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Thanks Jason

rgreen24

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How are you guys dealing with the flap that goes over the servo in the wing? Ar you gluing down, or just taping it down like the instructions say? Me personally, I would find a way to mount on the surface rather than in the wing. What is the purpose of mounting in the wing anyway? I know it makes for a cleaner set up, but does airflow over the servo really cause that much of an issue?


Thanks

Jason Arnold

Clear sticky tape is good enough for F3D Pylon so I think it would be more than adequate for an F3A ship. Tape is light too!

The advantage of mounting the servo on its side is more than just aerodynamically cleaner, it's actually better geometry..

Cheers,
Jason.

rgreen24

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Thanks Jason

Zi-Chun Lin

Hi AJ
Congrations for good result in WC!!
I am wondering if original design of spark evo is good,Why you rebuild the wing for spark EVO!
I has two spark evo and it's almost can not do "snap"

rgreen24

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Has anyone flown the Spark Dynamic and Evo 1 to see which one flies and presents better, it looks like the dynamic has a taller canopy and is a little more forward, any thoughts?

flyboy91

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Thank you very much for you comments. The reason I used different wings at the WC2011 was I really like a light airplane. I'm not sure on the others weight at the worlds but mine was pretty light at 4680grams with a 5000mah pack. I have flown the stock wings and they do snap slower than most. I have worked with Ivo to produce the same wing with bigger ailerons. Currently mark atwood is flying these wings and his snaps are much faster.

Andrew

rgreen24

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Sorry for all the questions guys, but has anyone rear mounted a motor in this airplane? I am seeing most people front mount their motors, why not rear mount as well?

Dsnow

Hi Robert, several years ago when I first received the Spark Dynamic it had an AXI and then Pletty 30-10 that was rear mounted and assume that the same technique could be used to mount in the Spark Evo fuse. Below are several pictures, essentially its a two piece firewall that allows the motor to be installed from the inside of the plane. The Dynamic uses a 62 mm spinner so installation from the front to a firewall would be very difficult to do.

Dave Snow

rgreen24

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Thanks Dave great picture. I am looking more at the Evo 1. Is it also a 62mm spinner?

Dsnow

I know they went to a larger spinner but not sure what size, sorry.

Dave Snow