Skymaster F-15 CG / control throws
 

Hey guys,

What are the recommended control throws and CF for the Skymaster F-15 ?

Also, pics of some installatons would be great.

thanks.

RE: Skymaster F-15 CG / control throws
 

I used the throws indicated in the manual cd. The CG was a bit to far forward for my liking, I have it at 170mm from leading edge, instead of the 150-160mm indicated.

hope this helps,

Didier

RE: Skymaster F-15 CG / control throws
 

The F-15 will soon be ready to fly.
Can anyone else comment regarding the CG and control throws ? this is probably a popular plane.

RE: Skymaster F-15 CG / control throws
 

Hi, Skymaster´s settings are pretty good.. mine is flown on tailerons with 50mm up/down and 25mm left/right and 25% expo. CG as manual, and it is not very critical, as I didn´t notice any drastic stability change while fine tuning it to my taste.

I also flown and helped to dial a friend´s F-15 with tailerons and aleirons.. we ended with the same taileron settings and very little aleiron deflection (we matched the side view angle of both surfaces by the eyeball method. Once this was made, the airplane got as smooth as it should be.


Enrique

RE: Skymaster F-15 CG / control throws
 

appreciate if you can provide total weight (less fuel) on your F-15s for comparison.

Regards,

RE: Skymaster F-15 CG / control throws
 

sure, weighted it with the header tank dry, with batteries and ordenance, slightly over 12 Kg or about 27 pounds.


(almost left it fall when performed this stunt, LOL)


Enrique

RE: Skymaster F-15 CG / control throws
 

Enrique, gotta love Israeli air force colors ! :D

RE: Skymaster F-15 CG / control throws
 

Thanks, I like it, it´s quite unusual and different... took the idea from a RCU friend´s Mirage some years ago.


Enrique

RE: Skymaster F-15 CG / control throws
 

i just weighted mine dry with everythign but the turbine itself (ECU, pump etc all installed) and its right at 9Kg. i'd estimate about 10 Kg dry (22lbs) RTF with no fuel.