Fly Eagle F-16 1:4.6 Advance, wow
02-17-2013, 03:15 PM
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RE: Fly Eagle F-16 1:4.6 Advance, wow
David. Your Falcon looks great int hat scheme. I look forward to seeing it all together. Makes me wish I had gone for a gloss scheme on mine now! Good luck with the rest of the build and of course have fun when flying it... I am sure you will!
Regards Al
Looking forward to getting some stick time on one of these again soon... It's ben too long!
Regards Al
Looking forward to getting some stick time on one of these again soon... It's ben too long!
03-12-2013, 11:45 AM
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Another great video here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtqgr...=TL4hCUiqsPB1g
with full ordinance...!
Is it available now?
with full ordinance...!
Is it available now?
03-13-2013, 04:03 PM
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RE: Fly Eagle F-16 1:4.6 Advance, wow
All of these jets look fantastic. Makes it really hard to pick a scheme. I tried to reach out to James to get a quote and start the order process, but the email must not have made it to him. Can someone contact me about pricing and options.
Also, what's the latest on the electric gear option.
Thank you
Also, what's the latest on the electric gear option.
Thank you
03-14-2013, 06:53 AM
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RE: Fly Eagle F-16 1:4.6 Advance, wow
ORIGINAL: rstohr
Also, what's the latest on the electric gear option.
Thank you
Also, what's the latest on the electric gear option.
Thank you
So it`s closing in, I`m sure they won`t release anything half-way good!
03-14-2013, 06:57 AM
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RE: Fly Eagle F-16 1:4.6 Advance, wow
Good to hear nice to know something is close just in case my area does not support jets. Hard to find good paved runways with some length to them.
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Hey Fenderbean
There are about 8 guys flying turbine models here in Nashville. We generally fly at Peeler Park, and sometimes make the short drive to Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Hey Fenderbean
There are about 8 guys flying turbine models here in Nashville. We generally fly at Peeler Park, and sometimes make the short drive to Bowling Green, Kentucky.
03-15-2013, 06:05 PM
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RE: Fly Eagle F-16 1:4.6 Advance, wow
Hi All:
Electrice gear is under re-testing again. We have not released it due to we should find a reliable gear motor and gear box for big model, such as this big F16, big F14, big F18 etc.
Now, we found one good motor, but would like to do more tests before final production or release it.
I will keep this update soon.
Thanks
James
10-26-2013, 07:06 AM
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Not started building mine yet, but have tested the pivot on elevators, just for my curiosity.
And this after I allready have decided to make carbon-horns glued to the inner chord. Meaning the pivot will be stress-free from torque.
Testing stress on the pivot torque-vice with barbells, it accepted 40 kg on a 3 cm arm. No need to stress it further.
I will use Hitec 7980 servos on elevator and flaps, and use ailerons purely as flaps.
Currently I`m waiting for the ordinance which was not surprisingly promised ready over a month ago.
And this after I allready have decided to make carbon-horns glued to the inner chord. Meaning the pivot will be stress-free from torque.
Testing stress on the pivot torque-vice with barbells, it accepted 40 kg on a 3 cm arm. No need to stress it further.
I will use Hitec 7980 servos on elevator and flaps, and use ailerons purely as flaps.
Currently I`m waiting for the ordinance which was not surprisingly promised ready over a month ago.
10-26-2013, 08:10 AM
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No, you don`t get it..
The way I intend to do it, the pivot is stress-free...as it`s just the rolling point for the elevator.
Besides, there is a big difference to give the servo just one task than two, meaning let the servo do just what it was ment to do, not struggle to keep the elevator going wild on it`s own.
But the main reason for using a external push-rod (for me) is that the original solution jeopardizes the entire plane in a 3mm screw, as this is the only connection betwen the servo and elevator. The direct drive is just that, a screw mounted on the servo-arm which all force comes together were the screw meets the servo-arm.
I won`t risk 12k (or whatever it costs) that...
Hope it`s ok to use the picture which is not mine.
The way I intend to do it, the pivot is stress-free...as it`s just the rolling point for the elevator.
Besides, there is a big difference to give the servo just one task than two, meaning let the servo do just what it was ment to do, not struggle to keep the elevator going wild on it`s own.
But the main reason for using a external push-rod (for me) is that the original solution jeopardizes the entire plane in a 3mm screw, as this is the only connection betwen the servo and elevator. The direct drive is just that, a screw mounted on the servo-arm which all force comes together were the screw meets the servo-arm.
I won`t risk 12k (or whatever it costs) that...
Hope it`s ok to use the picture which is not mine.
10-26-2013, 09:28 AM
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No, you don`t get it..
The way I intend to do it, the pivot is stress-free...as it`s just the rolling point for the elevator.
Besides, there is a big difference to give the servo just one task than two, meaning let the servo do just what it was ment to do, not struggle to keep the elevator going wild on it`s own.
But the main reason for using a external push-rod (for me) is that the original solution jeopardizes the entire plane in a 3mm screw, as this is the only connection betwen the servo and elevator. The direct drive is just that, a screw mounted on the servo-arm which all force comes together were the screw meets the servo-arm.
I won`t risk 12k (or whatever it costs) that...
Hope it`s ok to use the picture which is not mine.
The way I intend to do it, the pivot is stress-free...as it`s just the rolling point for the elevator.
Besides, there is a big difference to give the servo just one task than two, meaning let the servo do just what it was ment to do, not struggle to keep the elevator going wild on it`s own.
But the main reason for using a external push-rod (for me) is that the original solution jeopardizes the entire plane in a 3mm screw, as this is the only connection betwen the servo and elevator. The direct drive is just that, a screw mounted on the servo-arm which all force comes together were the screw meets the servo-arm.
I won`t risk 12k (or whatever it costs) that...
Hope it`s ok to use the picture which is not mine.
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10-26-2013, 09:48 AM
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Exactly 
. I call it Avonds-style because Avonds has this on the F-16 (posted picture). And I remember I had a internal half-moon connection between the elevators on my Byron and Gleichauf F-16, perhaps a later mod that is.. Never seen your variant whith vertical pushrod as on the picture .
Another thing about this solution is the easy removal it allows, thinking transport. On and off in minutes.
The discussion about using ailerons for roll have been a ever ongoing debate, I will use ailerons as flaps, elevons for control in axis.
This for the slower take-off speed (flaps), and to prevent the "jump" to get airborne. And I will not use slats, they are next to useless, due to the limited throw allowed.
Fancy, but useless.
. I call it Avonds-style because Avonds has this on the F-16 (posted picture). And I remember I had a internal half-moon connection between the elevators on my Byron and Gleichauf F-16, perhaps a later mod that is.. Never seen your variant whith vertical pushrod as on the picture .Another thing about this solution is the easy removal it allows, thinking transport. On and off in minutes.
The discussion about using ailerons for roll have been a ever ongoing debate, I will use ailerons as flaps, elevons for control in axis.
This for the slower take-off speed (flaps), and to prevent the "jump" to get airborne. And I will not use slats, they are next to useless, due to the limited throw allowed.
Fancy, but useless.
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10-26-2013, 11:40 AM
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Is it because it`s up to the manufacturer, or is it cind of up to the modeller when he already knows things are a problem? Some didn`t, but some sure did!.. So the question has it`s obvious answer.
I first of all think it`s because a lack of understanding, the very reason for the problems. And perhaps we must accept a degree of "model" nomatter how scale the rest is, just to be fine with it.. But hey, we have allways had horns on ailerons in some way, so why not doing it? High level comp-sailplanes, never.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g93H9Ma3uRg
Includes the manufacturers too, resposibility.. There are ways to go around those problems, but once things are made wrong, I certainly understand the blackout and greef.
Nevertheless, it`s up to everyone to be safe. I more than many know that, and should be a Paramount, first of all among the manufacturers, but in the end, the man with the transmitter.
Hundreds of variables comes into one thing, aeroflexibility. Do what you can to be safe.
The biggest problem of all is the steep curve, it leaves out the experience. As I see it, the confusion and greef must be b i g...
And for the record, I`m doing this on my Skymaster F-16 too.
This sport is demanding..
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