Artistic Aerobatics/ F3A
08-31-2005, 09:50 PM
#1
Artistic Aerobatics/ F3A
The NVRC club is hosting the District 3 Championships on Sept 24-25 at Arcola, VA and is scheduled to have Artistic Aerobatics event during this contest. Please e-mail me off line if interested, as I want to get a count for planning purposes and music prep.
Second, a question to those interested in this topic. Although AA is normally in conjunction or associated with F3A, we've modifed the rules a bit to allow contestants who do not traditionally fly pattern to participate (which includes giant scale up to 26 Lb airplanes) in the Sportsman class. Thoughts on this as well appreciated.
Thanks,
Don
Second, a question to those interested in this topic. Although AA is normally in conjunction or associated with F3A, we've modifed the rules a bit to allow contestants who do not traditionally fly pattern to participate (which includes giant scale up to 26 Lb airplanes) in the Sportsman class. Thoughts on this as well appreciated.
Thanks,
Don
09-04-2005, 09:51 PM
#2
RE: Artistic Aerobatics/ F3A
For those contemplating this plane,
In addition to a "4D", it ts a respectable entry level/intermediate pattern
plane, Here are the settings I put in for a locked in pattern plane feel:
Low rate:
Ailerons- 11 degrees up and down, at 20 percent expo.
Elevator- 8 degrees up and down, at 20 percent expo
Rudder- 20 degrees left and right, at 50 percent expo.
High rates were 20 degrees, 45 degrees, and 45 degrees for the ailerons,
elevator and rudder, with 60 to 80 percent expo each. I actually had to
dial the high rate aileron down because when it was about 30 degrees throw,
the rolls were so fast it was literally a blur.
Again, to avoid surprises take off and land on low rate and fly at high rate
at altitude until you are proficient at the 4D flying.
After you get a flight or two and the plane is trimmed, Change the trim rate
to 1 percent on the ailerons elevator and rudder for finer trimming
resolution and proper trimming.
In addition to a "4D", it ts a respectable entry level/intermediate pattern
plane, Here are the settings I put in for a locked in pattern plane feel:
Low rate:
Ailerons- 11 degrees up and down, at 20 percent expo.
Elevator- 8 degrees up and down, at 20 percent expo
Rudder- 20 degrees left and right, at 50 percent expo.
High rates were 20 degrees, 45 degrees, and 45 degrees for the ailerons,
elevator and rudder, with 60 to 80 percent expo each. I actually had to
dial the high rate aileron down because when it was about 30 degrees throw,
the rolls were so fast it was literally a blur.
Again, to avoid surprises take off and land on low rate and fly at high rate
at altitude until you are proficient at the 4D flying.
After you get a flight or two and the plane is trimmed, Change the trim rate
to 1 percent on the ailerons elevator and rudder for finer trimming
resolution and proper trimming.
09-04-2005, 11:20 PM
#3
My Feedback: (5)
RE: Artistic Aerobatics/ F3A
Don,
I like the idea of allowing the larger planes up to 26lbs up to Sportsman. Depending on my schedule, I might be tempted to come down and fly my Radiocraft Extra (assuming I get it back together- lost power while torquerolling and pancaked it in two weeks ago.....). I think it weighs less than 26lbs (or at least it used to!).
Would it be a one day or two day event? Assume this is not the same day as the IMAC contest at the FARM club, yes?
Dave
I like the idea of allowing the larger planes up to 26lbs up to Sportsman. Depending on my schedule, I might be tempted to come down and fly my Radiocraft Extra (assuming I get it back together- lost power while torquerolling and pancaked it in two weeks ago.....). I think it weighs less than 26lbs (or at least it used to!).
Would it be a one day or two day event? Assume this is not the same day as the IMAC contest at the FARM club, yes?
Dave
