Carf rebel pro
09-28-2022, 05:24 AM
#401
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Skunkwerks Yeah, I keep telling Jonathan to take a vacation down here to Texas so he can fly the Max. I've flown all the Rebel models save the Hot now and they all fly very close to one another. I have no issues so far with the wing nuts but the fuse is massive on the Max. I'm a big boy and that airplane makes me look like a normal sized human. It's very easy to get my entire arm in the fuse to tighten or loosen the wing nuts.
Dansy Those Seacraft nuts.....do they fit on the existing aluminum studs or are the stock ones not 6mm? PS - I'm just trying to save myself from pulling out the calipers.
Dansy Those Seacraft nuts.....do they fit on the existing aluminum studs or are the stock ones not 6mm? PS - I'm just trying to save myself from pulling out the calipers.
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smcharg (09-28-2022)
09-28-2022, 08:57 AM
#402
Senior Member
The nylon likes to cross thread. Im not a fan of the cheap hardware the rebel comes with but its a small negative. I plan to find an alternative to the nylon knobs.
Ill be flying mine this weekend finally. I only have 57 degrees of flaps but I think that is enough, can someone tell me what mm of down elevator I should start with when deploying flaps?
Ill be flying mine this weekend finally. I only have 57 degrees of flaps but I think that is enough, can someone tell me what mm of down elevator I should start with when deploying flaps?
I will be getting some metal nuts 6mm from Thunderbolt; I've used them before and are easy to grab with the tri design nut.
09-28-2022, 09:02 AM
#403
Senior Member
Scott here's what the bolts/nuts look like, they are very good quality.
Oh and from what Jonathan has on his build list to complete it doesn't look like he will be taking a vacation any time soon.
https://thunderboltrc.com/index.php?...oducts_id=1259
Oh and from what Jonathan has on his build list to complete it doesn't look like he will be taking a vacation any time soon.
https://thunderboltrc.com/index.php?...oducts_id=1259
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smcharg (09-28-2022)
09-28-2022, 09:11 AM
#404
Senior Member
Carf RebelPro
here's a photo from Princeton,BC, no graas just sand and tumbleweeds
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Kenrico (09-28-2022)
09-29-2022, 09:20 AM
#406
Senior Member
Remember to follow the set for some elevator trim on full flap, mine took 10 mm at 55 degrees flaps also I need some elevator trim with take-off flaps for slow fly-byes.
Besides that, it only required a half click of down elevator trim was straight and smooth. Enjoy your maiden it's a hotrodder of a Jet.
Besides that, it only required a half click of down elevator trim was straight and smooth. Enjoy your maiden it's a hotrodder of a Jet.
10-01-2022, 09:22 PM
#410
cheers man get it flying again!
10-01-2022, 10:06 PM
#411
My Feedback: (11)
I concur. I was shocked I wasn't on the runway but a good idea to maiden in a crosswind. I think it distracted me
This jet must land like a foamy I was barely moving.
Repairs are finished it was easy to fix. Just need to get some paint.
Wish they had flex plates in this. May have to make some
This jet must land like a foamy I was barely moving.
Repairs are finished it was easy to fix. Just need to get some paint.
Wish they had flex plates in this. May have to make some
Last edited by essyou35; 10-01-2022 at 10:09 PM.
10-02-2022, 04:10 AM
#412
I concur. I was shocked I wasn't on the runway but a good idea to maiden in a crosswind. I think it distracted me
This jet must land like a foamy I was barely moving.
Repairs are finished it was easy to fix. Just need to get some paint.
Wish they had flex plates in this. May have to make some
This jet must land like a foamy I was barely moving.
Repairs are finished it was easy to fix. Just need to get some paint.
Wish they had flex plates in this. May have to make some
10-08-2022, 09:13 AM
#414
Senior Member
Had a couple more flights no the Pro at my home field, Blue skys temp 20c and little to no wind .
Even at 3400 ft /1036m the Rebel just jumps off a grass field with lots of speed, love how stable it is at low speeds it has great flight characteristics.
Question for Cortex demon users has anyone put a foam box around the gyro to prevent harmonics from interfering with the Cortex?
I'm getting some twitching of servos on full power very noticeable on the rudder been told that this is one of the issues with the cortex.
Even at 3400 ft /1036m the Rebel just jumps off a grass field with lots of speed, love how stable it is at low speeds it has great flight characteristics.
Question for Cortex demon users has anyone put a foam box around the gyro to prevent harmonics from interfering with the Cortex?
I'm getting some twitching of servos on full power very noticeable on the rudder been told that this is one of the issues with the cortex.
10-08-2022, 10:01 AM
#415
My Feedback: (11)
I'm all fixed up damage was minimal. I believe the reason the noise cracked is because I have a 3800 3s life all the way up front. Not enough strength up there.
I don't think I'm going to fly this jet again. I'm putting in an order for a bolt. My brain will never be able to learn to land that slow and if it does it will ruin my jet skills.
I also live in an area of wind and this doesn't seem to be a wind plane.
I'm willing to sell it but I'm getting some paint first. Preferably empty airframe as the servos I used were so over kill I'd like to use them on something else.
I like jets that can land hot, stick to runway and I can slam on brakes if needed.
I don't think I'm going to fly this jet again. I'm putting in an order for a bolt. My brain will never be able to learn to land that slow and if it does it will ruin my jet skills.
I also live in an area of wind and this doesn't seem to be a wind plane.
I'm willing to sell it but I'm getting some paint first. Preferably empty airframe as the servos I used were so over kill I'd like to use them on something else.
I like jets that can land hot, stick to runway and I can slam on brakes if needed.
Last edited by essyou35; 10-08-2022 at 10:07 AM.
10-08-2022, 12:13 PM
#416
I'm all fixed up damage was minimal. I believe the reason the noise cracked is because I have a 3800 3s life all the way up front. Not enough strength up there.
I don't think I'm going to fly this jet again. I'm putting in an order for a bolt. My brain will never be able to learn to land that slow and if it does it will ruin my jet skills.
I also live in an area of wind and this doesn't seem to be a wind plane.
I'm willing to sell it but I'm getting some paint first. Preferably empty airframe as the servos I used were so over kill I'd like to use them on something else.
I like jets that can land hot, stick to runway and I can slam on brakes if needed.
I don't think I'm going to fly this jet again. I'm putting in an order for a bolt. My brain will never be able to learn to land that slow and if it does it will ruin my jet skills.
I also live in an area of wind and this doesn't seem to be a wind plane.
I'm willing to sell it but I'm getting some paint first. Preferably empty airframe as the servos I used were so over kill I'd like to use them on something else.
I like jets that can land hot, stick to runway and I can slam on brakes if needed.
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Skunkwrks (10-09-2022)
10-08-2022, 12:39 PM
#417
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It's not fast at all with a 210 and honestly I'm suprised they don't recommend a 140.
this is not a jet flyers jet. It's a 3d guy or gliders guy jet. Yuck!
10-08-2022, 12:58 PM
#418
Had a couple more flights no the Pro at my home field, Blue skys temp 20c and little to no wind .
Even at 3400 ft /1036m the Rebel just jumps off a grass field with lots of speed, love how stable it is at low speeds it has great flight characteristics.
Question for Cortex demon users has anyone put a foam box around the gyro to prevent harmonics from interfering with the Cortex?
I'm getting some twitching of servos on full power very noticeable on the rudder been told that this is one of the issues with the cortex.
Even at 3400 ft /1036m the Rebel just jumps off a grass field with lots of speed, love how stable it is at low speeds it has great flight characteristics.
Question for Cortex demon users has anyone put a foam box around the gyro to prevent harmonics from interfering with the Cortex?
I'm getting some twitching of servos on full power very noticeable on the rudder been told that this is one of the issues with the cortex.
Its not just the cortex, any gyro/airframe/engine combination is susceptible to it.
10-09-2022, 07:53 PM
#419
Senior Member
10-09-2022, 08:03 PM
#420
Senior Member
I'm all fixed up damage was minimal. I believe the reason the noise cracked is because I have a 3800 3s life all the way up front. Not enough strength up there.
I don't think I'm going to fly this jet again. I'm putting in an order for a bolt. My brain will never be able to learn to land that slow and if it does it will ruin my jet skills.
I also live in an area of wind and this doesn't seem to be a wind plane.
I'm willing to sell it but I'm getting some paint first. Preferably empty airframe as the servos I used were so over kill I'd like to use them on something else.
I like jets that can land hot, stick to runway and I can slam on brakes if needed.
I don't think I'm going to fly this jet again. I'm putting in an order for a bolt. My brain will never be able to learn to land that slow and if it does it will ruin my jet skills.
I also live in an area of wind and this doesn't seem to be a wind plane.
I'm willing to sell it but I'm getting some paint first. Preferably empty airframe as the servos I used were so over kill I'd like to use them on something else.
I like jets that can land hot, stick to runway and I can slam on brakes if needed.
I have done the same type of landing with another jet which I had to do a major nose rebuild as the fibreglass was completely crushed .
If you don't stay with the plane as it lands, like neutralizing the elevator on touch down it will start to hop and bounce down the runway like a Mexican jumping bean.
Done it and spent hours fixing fiberglassing and painting up my mistake and yes it does shake a guy up, but it's not the plane's fault.
Best of luck with the fixing as those paints are very hard to match.
Last edited by Skunkwrks; 10-09-2022 at 09:16 PM.
10-10-2022, 01:09 PM
#421
Member
I've got my Rebel Pro on order and was looking at the CMJet combo tank and UAT (built in). Does anyone have any experience with this type of tank on any jet, how has it worked out? Also, is it of any concern to go to the 6L tank vs stock 5L tank?
Sorry, can't post the URL since I don't have enough posts yet.
Thanks,
Peter
Sorry, can't post the URL since I don't have enough posts yet.
Thanks,
Peter
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chevronflyer (10-10-2022)
10-10-2022, 01:29 PM
#423
Member
I know they have good tanks in general, but what about their built in UAT? Experience with, reasons why it's the best design or worst is more of what I'm trying to get at.
Last edited by Racer686; 10-10-2022 at 01:34 PM.
10-10-2022, 01:31 PM
#424
My Feedback: (53)
I've got my Rebel Pro on order and was looking at the CMJet combo tank and UAT (built in). Does anyone have any experience with this type of tank on any jet, how has it worked out? Also, is it of any concern to go to the 6L tank vs stock 5L tank?
Sorry, can't post the URL since I don't have enough posts yet.
Thanks,
Peter
Sorry, can't post the URL since I don't have enough posts yet.
Thanks,
Peter
please clean up your post LOL
Last edited by Dansy; 10-10-2022 at 01:33 PM.
10-10-2022, 07:20 PM
#425
My Feedback: (11)
From your video, it looks like you damage the landing gear and nose from the landing.
I have done the same type of landing with another jet which I had to do a major nose rebuild as the fibreglass was completely crushed .
If you don't stay with the plane as it lands, like neutralizing the elevator on touch down it will start to hop and bounce down the runway like a Mexican jumping bean.
Done it and spent hours fixing fiberglassing and painting up my mistake and yes it does shake a guy up, but it's not the plane's fault.
Best of luck with the fixing as those paints are very hard to match.
I have done the same type of landing with another jet which I had to do a major nose rebuild as the fibreglass was completely crushed .
If you don't stay with the plane as it lands, like neutralizing the elevator on touch down it will start to hop and bounce down the runway like a Mexican jumping bean.
Done it and spent hours fixing fiberglassing and painting up my mistake and yes it does shake a guy up, but it's not the plane's fault.
Best of luck with the fixing as those paints are very hard to match.