Todd,

I have decided on a HS 5245 MG for rudder. I will mount it in the fin per FE instructions.

What is FLG???

Mav

Hi Guys

My Turbine fuel pump is next to my weatronics reciever as this is the only way I can get them in the limited space available. I am worries about interferance as it is so close. Have anyone had to adopt a similar installation because of space and had no problems

Is this on the 16?

Todd

Yes the FE F16 rudder!!!

Mav

Mav I was actually replying to stonis question, sorry mate.

Todd

HI Morro

No I have the F15

Is the C/G 150mm from leading edge on the F15 with the undercarriage down or up guys? any help appreciated.

stoni1 thats a good question i have the f16 and would also like to know is that with gear up or down i guess its negligable but would like to know which way you all do it.

Rob.

you always balance with gear down unless it's a rearward retracting main gear.

thanks for that you learn something new every day here.

2 Quick questions. With the thrust tube in the f16 it is an amazingly tight fit as in denting the thrust tube a bit to get the wooden former around it has everyone else shaved a small bit off the former to get round this or just used a little brute force ?? The other one is how far from the bell mout should the turbine exhaust cone be i have the wren mw54mk3 if that matters

Cheers
Rob.

Hi Rob,

I sanded the last former that goes around the pipe a bit to get a good tight slip fit. As far as the distance between the bellmouth and the engine nozel, I belive anywhere from 1/2" to 1" is desireable. For your engine I think they recommend 1" (Guys correct me if I am wrong). You mau have to cut 1/2"-1" from the inner pipe in order to get it to fit properly.

Hope that helps.

regards,
Mike

while we are on this line of thought, what are some of yall doing to hold the bellmouth in place on the inner pipe?

I used a rivet gun to do mine

Mongo,

I used 3 or 4 2-56 screws and nuts to secure the bellmouht. the screw head goes inside and the nuts are secured with lockwasher and loctite.

Regards,
Mike

...and with the UAT full.

Joe

I used pop rivets.

I have a Wren SS in mine with a 1 inch gap.

Which servos are you guys using for this jet ? I have a whole bunch of hitec digitals I usually use 5955s all around in large gassers but I'm wondering if they are overkill on this jet. Would 5645s be enough ? Would be great if someone could post a complete list of everything that is needed to get this plane in the air, servos, extensions, horns etc...

Thanks

Hi Guys

I have a futaba FF9 and using a weatronics reciever... can any one tell me how to programme the brakes to come on when the gear is down and down elevator is applied?........cant think how to mix this conbination?

bug*er i have riveted the bell mouth on Mike are you saying that i should have taken an inch of that side or the rear end of the thrust tube which i could still get away with doing to get it to fit. Should the end of the thrust tube be equal length to the tail cone when it is on. or just the rear of the fuse ?

Rob.

Hi Rob,

I was talking about the same side as the bellmouth. Do not change anything on the rear. I set my tube to where it is a bit sticking out of the end.

Hope that helps.

regards,
Mike

Is anyone static balancing the elevators on the JE F16, they seem very rear heavy if you dont add some weight at the LE.
Not sure if this has been asked before but the search engine fetched back a blank!
Lee

Hi Lee,

I do not believe anyone as balanced the elevator. once airborne there should be no excess load on the elevator due to airflow and the shape of the elevator except when you move the stick.

Regards,
Mike

If it is like the 9CAP or 8UAP it is quite simple. Select an open mix and activate it. Select Elevator as the Master. Select your channel that you have the brake connected to as the Slave. Push the elevator stick forward to set and adjust the DOWN elevator value. Set the UP elevator value at 0. LINK and TRIM should be OFF. OFFSET should be set at 0. Now select the switch you use for the retracts. Now select the position to turn the mix ON when the retracts are down.

Jeremy

Thanks Mike