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Old 09-22-2016, 11:59 AM
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And some pics of the install... also we needed some ballast at the nose, as batts this days are so small and light, they actually dont help anymore to adjust the center of gravity,

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Old 03-10-2020, 12:12 PM
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Is anyone still flying this plane with a Wren 44 or any other engine?
Also, what happened to the Savex company?
Old 03-10-2020, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewjet
Is anyone still flying this plane with a Wren 44 or any other engine?
Also, what happened to the Savex company?
I still have one in great shape but am not flying it and would like to sell. It has electric retracts and a pipe and originally had a Wren 44 on it but it would be much better for a KT45 or EDF.

I went to the Savex site recently but I don't think they are still producing planes anymore.
Old 03-10-2020, 01:22 PM
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Still an awesome model... i know 3 that are still going with the 44 in... it was and still is a perfect combo.
Old 03-10-2020, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewjet
Is anyone still flying this plane with a Wren 44 or any other engine?
Also, what happened to the Savex company?
I fly mine regularly with a state of the art X45 micro turbine. Same size as a P20, but twice the power and if another one came up for sale, I would grab it! Here is a video of mine.
Old 03-10-2020, 11:44 PM
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Very nice... engine sounds sweet... 😎
Old 03-11-2020, 03:03 AM
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Looking for a Savex L 39 kit in UK for my Xicoy 45 after losing mine in a mid air.

Seems Savex no longer producing this kit, a great shame because the Xicoy 45 is just perfect for this machine which is such a delight to fly., particularly with a gyro on the rudder.

I recently tried to contact Savex, I would have ordered 20 if they would resume production.

With the Xicoy 45 being such a delight I am sure they would be sold very quickly, sadly no reply !
Old 03-11-2020, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by David Gladwin
Looking for a Savex L 39 kit in UK for my Xicoy 45 after losing mine in a mid air.

Seems Savex no longer producing this kit, a great shame because the Xicoy 45 is just perfect for this machine which is such a delight to fly., particularly with a gyro on the rudder.

I recently tried to contact Savex, I would have ordered 20 if they would resume production.

With the Xicoy 45 being such a delight I am sure they would be sold very quickly, sadly no reply !
I wonder why did they stop, Only a month or so after I noticed that they were not taking orders they did send me a quote list which is why I thought possibly they were taking a little time off. By the way, I can't remember what mines originally came is at as far as weight. I flew mine about 12 or 13 years ago and since then I've decided to go through everything which required taking it completely apart and replaced all plumbing, old receiver and I'm putting in a Gyro. Right now my weights 9.8 lbs without packs and fuel. I did add my own nav lights, Tamjet struts with eflite retracts and electric brakes but it seems like I'm coming in a little heavy. I originally flew with a 40oz tank which I shoehorned in and cause the nose to expand outward slightly which was noticeable so I decided to replace it with a 32oz tank and now it looks better with the canopy sitting down.

Plumbing almost completed

Replaced inside the UAT

Old 04-01-2020, 11:05 AM
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Well, I got this baby completed! I still have to add pilots but here's the restored version. Changed the gear out with electric retracts with target struts and electric brakes. I also added nav lights. I originally noticed that the engine was upside down with the glow plug at the bottom but after re-reading the manual I repositioned it to right side up. That's a pain because I have to remove the engine to change out the glow plug if a problem develops. I changed out all of the plumbing with new lines as well as new felts and filters for all tanks. I have the C.G. at 85mm without filling the hopper tank. I think this is correct, any thoughts on this? I read that some people flew a little long and ended up using a good majority of the fuel in the UAT tank which is the reason I thought it would be a good idea to C.G. this without fueling that tank. Comments are welcome. I hope I'm not to heavy, I'm at 4450 grams without packs.



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Weight sounds reasonable.. ballance with UAT full... looks nice.. 😎
Old 05-02-2020, 12:32 AM
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Hi Paul.
A few years back I purchased direct from Vaclav my L39 in Brietling Trim (no 7).Just like everyone else I am delighted with the finish and quality. At the time I went straight ahead and built and installed your engine mount and it all lined up with the tail pipe and the 44 Gold,

beautifully.This was all some time back and at last I am back on the job (during lockdown) hoping to complete this superb model.
So here's a question.On my Paul Gray engine mount I have built in two servo mounts one either side which are obviously intended for elevator servos.I cannot trace any reference to this system on your thread so far.Does the system work and if so where can I find the details.Being a little challenged in the memory department I cannot remember where it all came from but it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Kind Regards. Peter brown
Old 05-03-2020, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GrayUK
Weight sounds reasonable.. ballance with UAT full... looks nice.. 😎
Thanks!


Will do!
Old 05-30-2020, 10:33 AM
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Well, I was nervous about whether the engine would startup since it's been 13 years since I started it and it fired right up on the first try. Yesterday was an engine and ground handling test and I did have break and steering issues which I resolved as well as repositioning Gyro and batteries to get it to balance again. Today will be more ground handling and steering as well as running the engine prior to flight.
Old 05-31-2020, 07:30 AM
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I flew mine for the first time in over 4yrs. MW-44i powered. Minor LTC needed and all was well. What a great flying little model and a fun, low hassle small-field model. Glad I kept it.





I lost my first one in 2005 on the second flight due to a stripped flap servo. The second one I had for 9 years before I sold it, and my current 3rd one is 5yrs old. I've had a Savex L-39 in my fleet for the last 15yrs. Shame they are not made anymore.


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Old 06-03-2020, 05:09 AM
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Hi Guys.
Does anyone have any experience of flying the L-39 on 2.4gh radio and if so how were the aerials routed through the carbon fibre fuselage.
Peter
Old 06-03-2020, 05:20 AM
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It's not a carbon fibre fuselage, or at least mine isn't it's glass fibre, just run them as you normally do one horizontal one vertical inside a bit of hollow push rod.
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I am not an expert in these things but Vaclav who used to make them, lists the L-39 (turbine version) as "Carbon Fuselage."
Other reviewers describe the fus as a "fibreglass moulding reinforced with carbon cloth."
From this I have concluded that there is a fair bit of Carbon Fibre about which can interfere with the aerial.
Peter.
Old 09-21-2020, 08:36 PM
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Hey Guys,

Well, I wanted to report that I am pleased that I was able to get my old baby flying again!

It's been sitting around for years however I was able to fly her on Saturday and Sunday with my Wren 44 Gold. She flies fantastic! That little engine just rips that little plane. I did fear she would be too heavy however she's 10.5 Lbs with all batteries and no fuel and based on flying and landing her, she doesn't appear to fly heavy at all.
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Old 09-21-2020, 09:33 PM
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Hi. Does anyone have a spare canopy for the Savex L39? Or are there any vac formed ones available? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Budgy545
Hi. Does anyone have a spare canopy for the Savex L39? Or are there any vac formed ones available? Thanks
I wonder whether the Sebart L39 0ne might fit? It's a current jet.
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Originally Posted by Budgy545
Hi. Does anyone have a spare canopy for the Savex L39? Or are there any vac formed ones available? Thanks
talk to Amir at Hab.se - they sell the kit and maybe they also have spare parts [email protected]

BR

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Old 09-23-2020, 12:32 AM
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Hi everyone,
I'm putting up for sale my spare Savex L39 NIB.
The plane has the brown and sand color scheme, same as my exixting L39.
PM only.
Yann
Old 09-23-2020, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Yann
Hi everyone,
I'm putting up for sale my spare Savex L39 NIB.
The plane has the brown and sand color scheme, same as my exixting L39.
PM only.
Yann
Yan Yan where are you located and how much do you want for the kit? I'm asking where you're located because I'm in the USA and I think you're on the other side of the pond.
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Originally Posted by Yann
Hi everyone,
I'm putting up for sale my spare Savex L39 NIB.
The plane has the brown and sand color scheme, same as my exixting L39.
PM only.
Yann
Yan Yan where are you located and how much do you want for the kit? I'm asking where you're located because I'm in the USA and I think you're on the other side of the pond.
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