lanier predator w/ jett si60lx
12-01-2006, 03:36 PM
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RE: lanier predator w/ jett si60lx
ok... after I typed a nice reply here..... my session timed out !! ARRGGGGG
short answer... there are a few Preditor-II planes flying out there with 60LX power. Many flying with SJ-46 or SJ-50 power. Its a good plane.
One of mine is flying at the moment with the Jett SS40 racing engine on it. No issues.
The plane needs a little bit of TLC when you build it. Rember, this engine has a bit more power than the 428 Q-500 engine (but it idles
) Give some thought to adding tri-stock behind the firewall. Look over the wing hold-down plates well, and ensure the tail is installed properly. I also glue on the hatch, and change the wing and gear mounting bolts to 1/4-20 size. Seal all of the control surfaces.
You will require a bubble-jett slim 6oz fuel tank. Consider the jett-integral q-500 backplate too. Mount the remote needle on the cylinder side of the fuselage/firewall (Add some lumber in the tank area to screw it to).
I have not personally flown my P-II with the 428 engine or a 60LX. Ive flown a few of these birds. Fly well. Ive not witnessed or experienced any structural issues. (I did watch an original version Predator fail though - the PII is different in a number of ways).
The GP Viper is a good plane too. Requires the same attention to details, and to the firewall area. I know Dub and Mike both have flown and raced the Viper with 428 engines up front (with noted attention to detail when building).
Red one here is a Viper, Blue one is a Pred-II (builder chose to go with external tail linkages)
Bob
short answer... there are a few Preditor-II planes flying out there with 60LX power. Many flying with SJ-46 or SJ-50 power. Its a good plane.
One of mine is flying at the moment with the Jett SS40 racing engine on it. No issues.
The plane needs a little bit of TLC when you build it. Rember, this engine has a bit more power than the 428 Q-500 engine (but it idles
) Give some thought to adding tri-stock behind the firewall. Look over the wing hold-down plates well, and ensure the tail is installed properly. I also glue on the hatch, and change the wing and gear mounting bolts to 1/4-20 size. Seal all of the control surfaces.You will require a bubble-jett slim 6oz fuel tank. Consider the jett-integral q-500 backplate too. Mount the remote needle on the cylinder side of the fuselage/firewall (Add some lumber in the tank area to screw it to).
I have not personally flown my P-II with the 428 engine or a 60LX. Ive flown a few of these birds. Fly well. Ive not witnessed or experienced any structural issues. (I did watch an original version Predator fail though - the PII is different in a number of ways).
The GP Viper is a good plane too. Requires the same attention to details, and to the firewall area. I know Dub and Mike both have flown and raced the Viper with 428 engines up front (with noted attention to detail when building).
Red one here is a Viper, Blue one is a Pred-II (builder chose to go with external tail linkages)
Bob
12-01-2006, 03:52 PM
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RE: lanier predator w/ jett si60lx
thanks for the imfo bob. i bought 2 pred 2s last summer and have a 46ax in the first one. it flys very well. the second one is still in the box. i am waiting for shipment of the 60lx. unfortunetly we just recieved 15" of snow up here in n.e. il. again thanks for all the imfo. russm
12-01-2006, 04:09 PM
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snow has not made it here quite yet. It looks like only a few inches at most for us (dodged a bullet...!)
Since you have experience with the pred-II build, I believe you know what to look for and perhaps beef-up.
Since you have experience with the pred-II build, I believe you know what to look for and perhaps beef-up.
12-01-2006, 11:03 PM
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GO FOR IT!
But inspect and check and add epoxie ass needed to the firewall, wing mounts, landing gear mounts, servo mounts. Just the usual suspects. Go Fast and turn left.
Bob
Please remain seated until the ride has come to a complete stop.
But inspect and check and add epoxie ass needed to the firewall, wing mounts, landing gear mounts, servo mounts. Just the usual suspects. Go Fast and turn left.
Bob
Please remain seated until the ride has come to a complete stop.
12-02-2006, 12:34 PM
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RE: lanier predator w/ jett si60lx
the wing comes in 1 piece out of the box. my other pred had a warped wing that caused a real trim problem until it was repaired .
12-02-2006, 01:15 PM
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i did not know it was warped until after about 5 flights. the plane would not trim . i kept on adding weight to 1 wing. then 1 of the guys at the field took a close look at the wing and discovered the warp. he took it home and repaired it for me. next time i will get it replaced. russm
12-07-2006, 09:44 AM
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What's the part number for the preferred bubble- jett tank for a Viper?
I want to get one for my Sonic too...
How come nobody has said "and don't forget your rubbers"???
(I mean the kind that go on your feet...
...that's safety advice right? )
I want to get one for my Sonic too...
How come nobody has said "and don't forget your rubbers"???
(I mean the kind that go on your feet...
...that's safety advice right? )
12-07-2006, 09:51 AM
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Usually the 6oz slim tank works best ... it will extend back through the F2 bulkhead a bit into the wing area, but that makes it easier to install and remove
Bob
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The plane needs a little bit of TLC when you build it. Rember, this engine has a bit more power than the 428 Q-500 engine (but it idles ) Give some thought to adding tri-stock behind the firewall. Look over the wing hold-down plates well, and ensure the tail is installed properly. I also glue on the hatch, and change the wing and gear mounting bolts to 1/4-20 size. Seal all of the control surfaces.
You will require a bubble-jett slim 6oz fuel tank. Consider the jett-integral q-500 backplate too. Mount the remote needle on the cylinder side of the fuselage/firewall (Add some lumber in the tank area to screw it to).
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The plane needs a little bit of TLC when you build it. Rember, this engine has a bit more power than the 428 Q-500 engine (but it idles
) Give some thought to adding tri-stock behind the firewall. Look over the wing hold-down plates well, and ensure the tail is installed properly. I also glue on the hatch, and change the wing and gear mounting bolts to 1/4-20 size. Seal all of the control surfaces.You will require a bubble-jett slim 6oz fuel tank. Consider the jett-integral q-500 backplate too. Mount the remote needle on the cylinder side of the fuselage/firewall (Add some lumber in the tank area to screw it to).
Bob
I think you should compile it into a document just one last time, so it can be posted as a sticky!
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12-07-2006, 11:38 AM
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mjd some of us , like me, are still relativly new to the hobby, speed planes, and rcu. we need all the help we can get. where i fly there are only a few guys into speed and not there very often. this is where i get most of my imfo.
12-08-2006, 10:24 AM
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mjd some of us , like me, are still relativly new to the hobby, speed planes, and rcu. we need all the help we can get. where i fly there are only a few guys into speed and not there very often. this is where i get most of my imfo.
mjd some of us , like me, are still relativly new to the hobby, speed planes, and rcu. we need all the help we can get. where i fly there are only a few guys into speed and not there very often. this is where i get most of my imfo.
MJD
