RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Beware of landing the Viper with too high a nose attitude. It does not like it & more easily drops a wing. They like to land with a virtually flat attitude.
Don't know if crow alters that. I have never tried it.

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Hi All

you remember my question with a rudder flutter on my Viper ?

Skymaster tell me a special offer[:o]??????..... $ 2.027  for a new Viper without the gear
it's only incredible!!!!!!!

I have closed with a China model airplane, I hope that the German products are the best in the our hobby....

in October I buy the Skygate Viper.

Regards Nicolo'

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Hi Shaz,

I use about 1 - 1.5cm of up aileron as crow. Maybe it could use even more, but this works for me. On my landing, I set it (obviously) together with the flaps-down, on the down-wind leg. I cut the throttle before the last turn, and it floated right in.

My viper only had three flights so far, so I'm no expert by any means ;) :rolleyes:

Hans

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

I completed 3 flights with my Viper and the only thing I can say is WOW.........

This plane is so easy to fly that even I can land it :D

The plane was equipped with the following:

Jet Central Rhino Turbine
Futaba 9157 servos
Powerbox Royal
Airpower EVSD-5U-Evo
Fromeco batteries

This plane is a fantastic trainer but at the same time, it could be a great performer.

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

CONGRATULATIONS!

Felicitaciones compatriota y tocayo! yo estare haciendo el primer vuelo de mi Viper este viernes que viene! cruza los dedos por mi!!!

Saludos,

Gonzalo
Northern California

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

SM Viperjet experts,

Question? how much time for your timers for the Viperjet using a Jetcat P160SX? I am about to maiden mine and I was thinking to setup for about 7 minutes? I heard it can fly for 10 minutes?
Are you guys using a gyro for the nose wheel?

Regards,

Gonzalo

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Hi Gonzalo

Mine is set for 8 minutes and I've never used a gyro for nose steering

Cheers

Duncan

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Gonzalo:

You will absolutely love this plane. It has no bad tendencies and it's so easy to fly.

Mine is setup for 6 minutes of flying time...... I know, I know.... it is a little bit conservative but we do fly in a very small and narrow runway so I prefer to have plenty of fuel for going around in case it's necessary. With six minutes and then the approach and landing time, I still have 3/4 of the bottom tank.

No gyro on the nose wheel, but having said that, the tail of the plane moves a lot when there's wind, so maybe a gyro in the tail wouldn't be a bad idea. We are starting the windy season here and it can last until April, so I'm going to think about it.

If you ever come to Santiago, let us know. We fly near the Panamericana Norte and in our club you will find several jets and scale helicopters (Vario... what else :D )

By the way..... for a long time I've been admiring your Lama. I've been tempted several times to get one. Currently I own a Bell 412 gasser version and a Benzin Trainer that I want to change into a EC145.

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Hi, all Viperjet fans

how about this new color scheme??

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Anton,

there are too many boxes in that picture, ship some my way...

Hans

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Thats my new Viper Jet, thanks Anton and Jeff for all the help with the new color, it looks great!!!

Steve, Monterey, CA

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

I love my 1.7 meter Viper Jet flying with my EDF power plant.
Ali hated. But I love it.

Here is bunch of videos I put on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Oumvq_Ozm4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNkEIx8Jrfo

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Like the canopy - you just saved yourself $375 in pilots! Smart move :D

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

I love the Viper. I just think dustbusters are for cleaning the shop! :D

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Dustbuster kick Dave Presta turbine F-4 remember.:D
That is the best. Are you coming to Best of the West?
Looking forward to dust off your plane.:D

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Hell yes.
Got anything for me to fly?

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Yes I do.
How about Mig-15 or F-100 with P-20SE.
I can even make deal with you at the event the plane is your for the weeken and ship to you after that.[sm=lol.gif]
Everything forsale.

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

OMG I had the chance today to maiden my Viper and what a plane! It flew incredibly well and the landing was just a *****cat! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
The retracts works super well enven though I didn’t change anything in the cylinders….. or reposition them…. I just put 110PSI…. and the brakes what can I say superb!….. can hold the Jet at full power.

Thank you to all of you for all the suggestions on this site!

Special thanks to Ali for the inspiration and to SM for the Viper ARF Pro that save me tons of hours on building!

Gonzalo
Northern California

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Gonzalo:

CONGRATULATIONS. I new you were going to love the plane.

Do you have any pictures of the inside of your plane ?

Regards.

Gonzalo

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Hey Gonzalo Thank you!

My installations are sometime a little bit messy ;)

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Man, I wish my installations were as messy as yours :). Nice....really nice.

Craig

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Gonzalo,

Very nice work!

I see you have mounted your second tank on top of the main vs. up in the turtledeck as shown in the Skymaster docs. I have seen builds done both ways. Can someone outline the tradeoffs in choosing the two locations?

Dave

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

How can I find the mess in all that mess? Very nice/clean install... very professional looking! I like the added touch with the shrink over the hose ends.

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Looks great Gonzalo...cant wait to see it at the field.

RE: Another Skymaster Viper
 

Congrats my friend.
I hope you love it.
Regards Al