Ultra Lightning at last!
01-11-2009 | 03:10 AM
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RE: Ultra Lightning at last!
Hey Darcy,
Any news on this project? Is it moving along?
All, I have purchased the upgrade wing kit to convert my classic Lightnin to Ultra. But I found no space anymore to pass the air lines and cables from the front half of the wings, infront of the wing tube.
ANy ideas or pics how to do this instead of making another hole in the Lightning fus behind the wing tube?
Thanks alot, Tassos
Any news on this project? Is it moving along?
All, I have purchased the upgrade wing kit to convert my classic Lightnin to Ultra. But I found no space anymore to pass the air lines and cables from the front half of the wings, infront of the wing tube.
ANy ideas or pics how to do this instead of making another hole in the Lightning fus behind the wing tube?
Thanks alot, Tassos
01-11-2009 | 10:01 AM
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From: Stockholm, SWEDEN
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I agree with you Jason!
Personally! I think Lightning/Ultra Lightning looks like a Crocodile!!
Regards
Owner of a Lightning killer!
Lasse Palm
Team jet Sweden
Personally! I think Lightning/Ultra Lightning looks like a Crocodile!!
Regards
Owner of a Lightning killer!
Lasse Palm
Team jet Sweden
01-11-2009 | 10:40 AM
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Can you please post a pic quist? And can you please take a pic of the aileron linkage to show me how you ve done it because it looks to me that for the UL wing the servo sits "deeper in the aileron servo bay opening than the Classic Lightning.
As for Lasse, I think this competition between the Bandits and the Lightnings is becoming epic. But is this just but just because of the "ultra"?
Tassos
As for Lasse, I think this competition between the Bandits and the Lightnings is becoming epic. But is this just but just because of the "ultra"?
Tassos
01-11-2009 | 05:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: tpeppas3d
Can you please post a pic quist? And can you please take a pic of the aileron linkage to show me how you ve done it because it looks to me that for the UL wing the servo sits "deeper in the aileron servo bay opening than the Classic Lightning.
As for Lasse, I think this competition between the Bandits and the Lightnings is becoming epic. But is this just but just because of the "ultra"?
Tassos
Can you please post a pic quist? And can you please take a pic of the aileron linkage to show me how you ve done it because it looks to me that for the UL wing the servo sits "deeper in the aileron servo bay opening than the Classic Lightning.
As for Lasse, I think this competition between the Bandits and the Lightnings is becoming epic. But is this just but just because of the "ultra"?
Tassos
You are correct about the aileron linkage. I didn't like how long the linkage was so I put a carbon sleeve over the all thread. I did this on the Rudder and Elevators also.
The Ultra Bandit is an awesome plane, but I don't think it is worth the extra $7000. I also don't think it will fly as well on the titan se motor.
01-11-2009 | 06:04 PM
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RE: Ultra Lightning at last!
Got it now.
Thanks alot quist, I was planning to do the same thing in the linkages but to use brass tube instead of carbon to strengthen it.
For sure the BVM models are great but $7000 more? I'd buy a second Lightning in different colour scheme just not to get borred like the one of this post: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_82...tm.htm#8237546.
Here's mine: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_82...tm.htm#8265662
Thanks again
Tassos
Thanks alot quist, I was planning to do the same thing in the linkages but to use brass tube instead of carbon to strengthen it.
For sure the BVM models are great but $7000 more? I'd buy a second Lightning in different colour scheme just not to get borred like the one of this post: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_82...tm.htm#8237546.
Here's mine: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_82...tm.htm#8265662
Thanks again
Tassos
01-11-2009 | 07:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: jet513
This jet looks fantastic! Great !!!
Does anybody know good source of cockpit for this beauty???
Nikki KO
This jet looks fantastic! Great !!!
Does anybody know good source of cockpit for this beauty???
Nikki KO
I also know who has one...
01-11-2009 | 10:49 PM
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ORIGINAL: SinCityJets
The blue box is a perfect cockpit for this plane!!
I also know who has one...
ORIGINAL: jet513
This jet looks fantastic! Great !!!
Does anybody know good source of cockpit for this beauty???
Nikki KO
This jet looks fantastic! Great !!!
Does anybody know good source of cockpit for this beauty???
Nikki KO
I also know who has one...
I;ve checked and nobody has in stock of blubox F-15 cockpit
Thank you !!!
Nikki Ko
01-12-2009 | 12:41 PM
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From: Henderson, NV
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ORIGINAL: jet513
I;ve checked and nobody has in stock of blubox F-15 cockpit
Thank you !!!
Nikki Ko
ORIGINAL: SinCityJets
The blue box is a perfect cockpit for this plane!!
I also know who has one...
ORIGINAL: jet513
This jet looks fantastic! Great !!!
Does anybody know good source of cockpit for this beauty???
Nikki KO
This jet looks fantastic! Great !!!
Does anybody know good source of cockpit for this beauty???
Nikki KO
I also know who has one...
I;ve checked and nobody has in stock of blubox F-15 cockpit
Thank you !!!
Nikki Ko
Actually there's a guy at my field selling his. He wants $300 though. A little pricey if you ask me, but like you said, they are tough to find.
01-12-2009 | 04:13 PM
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ORIGINAL: jet513
Does anybody knows where i can get Alum. gear door Mount like the picture.????
Does anybody knows where i can get Alum. gear door Mount like the picture.????
01-12-2009 | 10:49 PM
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From: glendale,
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ORIGINAL: sc0tt
Your Comp-Arf Rep should be able to get them. Look under the older style Lightning, Related Products, Retracts, then Spare Parts... direct link here... http://www.composite-arf.com.hk/ar/Product?630515
ORIGINAL: jet513
Does anybody knows where i can get Alum. gear door Mount like the picture.????
Does anybody knows where i can get Alum. gear door Mount like the picture.????
Thank you Scott...
I will e-mail them.
Nikki KO.
01-12-2009 | 10:53 PM
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RE: Ultra Lightning at last!
I need a help.
If you have a choice of Jet 1a or Comp-stock landing gear , What would you pick???
The stock one seems nice too. Is that a lot heavier than Jet 1a????
Thank you
Nikki Ko
If you have a choice of Jet 1a or Comp-stock landing gear , What would you pick???
The stock one seems nice too. Is that a lot heavier than Jet 1a????
Thank you
Nikki Ko
01-13-2009 | 12:36 AM
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We are running the new Comp arf trailing link gear. I have no idea whole makes these struts. They don't look as nice as the Jet 1A gear but they are working perfect. We are going to get rid of the Interairco tires and put on the BVM Mig 15 tires. They are 4" narrow tires. It may be a pain to screw the BVM tires in place, but they don't leave the rim.
01-13-2009 | 11:49 AM
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RE: Ultra Lightning at last!
One more ~~~
If you have both jetcat P-160sx and P-180 on hand, What engine do you prefer to use for this NEW Ultra Lightning????
Thank you !!!!
Nikki KO
If you have both jetcat P-160sx and P-180 on hand, What engine do you prefer to use for this NEW Ultra Lightning????
Thank you !!!!
Nikki KO
01-13-2009 | 09:57 PM
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From: glendale,
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ORIGINAL: 454
look at the trailing link at altacare.com
I have some of these on my scorpion they are well worth the $
look at the trailing link at altacare.com
I have some of these on my scorpion they are well worth the $
I looked altecare landing strut. That looks great too... Man!! ...hard to pick...
Is that the one??
Nikki Ko
01-13-2009 | 11:28 PM
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RE: Ultra Lightning at last!
my nose gear got stuck and i tryed to make a hard landing to get it to come down
It could not be done had to slid the nose in
it was not due to any of the retracts it got hung on a fuel line
It could not be done had to slid the nose in
it was not due to any of the retracts it got hung on a fuel line
02-08-2009 | 11:24 AM
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From: lisse, NETHERLANDS
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does someone know if the bvm UB "under wing Tanks" wil fit to the wings of the Ultra Lightning?
All pics and experience are very welcome....
Roland
All pics and experience are very welcome....
Roland
03-24-2009 | 01:31 PM
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Yeahhhh!!! My UL is finally ready!! 
Hopefully I will maiden this bird next week.
Final weight is 31.8 lbs with a full UAT and 5,3 oz lead in the nose. Hopefully its not to heavy.
I use a Jetcat titanium thrust tube but still needed the lead to get the recommended C.G. (15mm behind the front edge of the geardoor).
Strange as they advertise no lead is needed.
Anyway, will be blast to fly!!
Hopefully I will maiden this bird next week.
Final weight is 31.8 lbs with a full UAT and 5,3 oz lead in the nose. Hopefully its not to heavy.
I use a Jetcat titanium thrust tube but still needed the lead to get the recommended C.G. (15mm behind the front edge of the geardoor).
Strange as they advertise no lead is needed.
Anyway, will be blast to fly!!
