Quandry

Very clean install Fabio!

It looks like you will install your batteries in the nose of the Tuono? I had CG issues and had to install mine underneath the fuel tank.

comet68

I made no provisional tests by installing all components on board and I understand that I can install the batteries in the nose by shortening the exhaust duct of 4 cm, soon I'll post some pics showing the turbine mounts

comet68

I decided to change the way to connect the wing servos to the rx using a pair of 15-pin computer connectors . Now the link is more quickly and safely ..... I hope

comet68

Landing gear detail. E.flite .120, tornado 55mm whells with magnetic brakes, tamjets legs with 6mm axel

comet68

turbine mount ready to fit engine and exhaust pipe

Quandry

Very neat and tidy! you might want to look at some kind of locking mechanism for that wing connector though. The push pins from computers can get loose after a few times of connecting and disconnecting..

comet68

I agree with what you say ... Fortunately the plane is small enough and I have no need to disassemble the wing for transport.....

comet68

Finally the work is finished. Total weight with batteries but without fuel it's 5, 8 kg. Now I just need a weekend without rain for maiden flight

Quandry

That's looking very good Fabio! I wish you a lot of luck with your maiden flight!!

Geoff

Quandry

Folks, for those that are interested, you can read the 2nd part of my Tuono Easy project document in the January 2015 edition of Jetpower. The front cover looks like this:







Unfortunately the project is grounded at the moment (due to pilot error). I am hopeful to get it up and running again some day soon though as the Pirotti designed planes just look absolutely MAGIC in my opinion.

comet68

Hi Geoff , I hasten to buy this issue......

Quandry

How is your Tuono Easy project coming along Fabio?

comet68

My little Tuono is ready for maiden flight by more than two months but weather not help me .... unfortunately every weekend rain or strong wind.....

comet68

• Finally I managed to test the model. I must say that it fly very well, the signs of the manual and the valuable advice of Geoff were very helpful for me. The model is fast (maybe too much...) very stable in flight and docile in landing, a great model.
• Here a small clip :

http://youtu.be/6ufylQcuJCc

Quandry

Great job Fabio! I was really happy to see and watch your video!

I hope you can get some more great flights and I look forward to checking out more video

Geoff

Quandry

Hey Fabio, just checking in to see if you have had further flights with your Tuono Easy, and how is it going??

I've reached out to Mauro to see if we can get project Etron Easy back up and running - this project is just too good to let it fizzle out!!

comet68

Hi Geoff I made now about thirty flights with my Tuono Easy and I am very satisfied with its features. the model flies accurately. Since my airfield is in grass I removed the wheels with brakes that are useful only on the tarmac to save a little weight .... now it's perfect!

mberme

Pirotti Tuono Easy, Better would be to say "Pirotti Tuono Easy Diablo"
With my old turbine Wren 54 Mk 3 of 14 pounds it is fast ++++.... and small.
Whit the tank full the nose is very heavy, the elevator authority is desperate small and the first landing was hard¡.
The model is surprisingly strong and I overcome the landing with very few damages.

txshan130

My Feedback: (114)

Anyone know if these are still sold? Looks like a really cool jet for k45

ltc

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I searched for about a year and gave up.
I emailed the factory before that and asked about ordering. They said that the molds needed to be refurbished/updated and to contact them at a later date
I assume that it never happened now that CompARF owns the rights to the Rebel and that the Rebel HOT essentially replaced the Tuano Easy
However, I never emailed the factory recently to see if that is correct.