Top RC Zero from Gator R/C
09-06-2022, 11:55 AM
#1052
Senior Member
01-20-2023, 04:36 PM
#1054
Hi Guys,
Would anyone know whether this kit differs from the TBM 93" Zero? Believe it or not, I own the TBM kit I purchased 13 years ago, still new in the box excluding a manual for some reason. I likely removed it and set it aside somewhere? Curious whether the manual for this kit differs?
Thanks,
Raz
Would anyone know whether this kit differs from the TBM 93" Zero? Believe it or not, I own the TBM kit I purchased 13 years ago, still new in the box excluding a manual for some reason. I likely removed it and set it aside somewhere? Curious whether the manual for this kit differs?
Thanks,
Raz
01-20-2023, 05:22 PM
#1055
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Awesome pics Darod!
I have over 100 flights on mine now, the first 10 flights was more like trying to keep it alive as it wanted to fall apart in the air, the wings almost completely folded in flight, the canopy cover ejected in flight. The gear mounts are strong but everywhere around it is like eggshell. Wings repaired several times and the fiberglass reinforcement inside the wing during the repair really helped made it stronger. Replacing the wood support for the wing plug was necessary. Replace the rear tube spar with a carbon rod as the stock one is very weak. Mine looks like it was through hell and back, but still flies great! I have a GT80 in mine with Sierra gears and a Robart tail retract.
I have over 100 flights on mine now, the first 10 flights was more like trying to keep it alive as it wanted to fall apart in the air, the wings almost completely folded in flight, the canopy cover ejected in flight. The gear mounts are strong but everywhere around it is like eggshell. Wings repaired several times and the fiberglass reinforcement inside the wing during the repair really helped made it stronger. Replacing the wood support for the wing plug was necessary. Replace the rear tube spar with a carbon rod as the stock one is very weak. Mine looks like it was through hell and back, but still flies great! I have a GT80 in mine with Sierra gears and a Robart tail retract.
Last edited by fw190; 01-20-2023 at 05:26 PM.
01-20-2023, 05:28 PM
#1056
My Feedback: (37)
Hi Guys,
Would anyone know whether this kit differs from the TBM 93" Zero? Believe it or not, I own the TBM kit I purchased 13 years ago, still new in the box excluding a manual for some reason. I likely removed it and set it aside somewhere? Curious whether the manual for this kit differs?
Thanks,
Raz
Would anyone know whether this kit differs from the TBM 93" Zero? Believe it or not, I own the TBM kit I purchased 13 years ago, still new in the box excluding a manual for some reason. I likely removed it and set it aside somewhere? Curious whether the manual for this kit differs?
Thanks,
Raz
01-21-2023, 01:55 AM
#1057
Awesome pics Darod!
I have over 100 flights on mine now, the first 10 flights was more like trying to keep it alive as it wanted to fall apart in the air, the wings almost completely folded in flight, the canopy cover ejected in flight. The gear mounts are strong but everywhere around it is like eggshell. Wings repaired several times and the fiberglass reinforcement inside the wing during the repair really helped made it stronger. Replacing the wood support for the wing plug was necessary. Replace the rear tube spar with a carbon rod as the stock one is very weak. Mine looks like it was through hell and back, but still flies great! I have a GT80 in mine with Sierra gears and a Robart tail retract.
I have over 100 flights on mine now, the first 10 flights was more like trying to keep it alive as it wanted to fall apart in the air, the wings almost completely folded in flight, the canopy cover ejected in flight. The gear mounts are strong but everywhere around it is like eggshell. Wings repaired several times and the fiberglass reinforcement inside the wing during the repair really helped made it stronger. Replacing the wood support for the wing plug was necessary. Replace the rear tube spar with a carbon rod as the stock one is very weak. Mine looks like it was through hell and back, but still flies great! I have a GT80 in mine with Sierra gears and a Robart tail retract.
Looks you model was manufactured during sunday night shift...
I replaced all tube spars with carbon fibre. Significant weight reduction as all are behind CG so I was able to remove some lead from the cowling.
I stop counting how many flights I made but sure more then 150. So far no issues bu I always fly scale like, max speed about 150 km/h during fast passes.
Now it's winter so Zero is resting on the shelf waiting for next season...
On the picture my 2 best flyers, small one is foamy FMS 1400mm which I also converted into the Rufe version.
I wish all Zero owners happy flying and succesful landings!
01-22-2023, 10:04 AM
#1058
Hi Guys,
Would anyone know whether this kit differs from the TBM 93" Zero? Believe it or not, I own the TBM kit I purchased 13 years ago, still new in the box excluding a manual for some reason. I likely removed it and set it aside somewhere? Curious whether the manual for this kit differs?
Thanks,
Raz
Would anyone know whether this kit differs from the TBM 93" Zero? Believe it or not, I own the TBM kit I purchased 13 years ago, still new in the box excluding a manual for some reason. I likely removed it and set it aside somewhere? Curious whether the manual for this kit differs?
Thanks,
Raz
03-26-2023, 07:21 AM
#1059
Hi everyone,
as my Zero is now almost ready to go, I wonder, if the control throws as in the manual are correct?!
Did you adjust anything?
Are 40mm for full landing flaps enough, or do you use more?
How is your CG?
Thank you,
Best regards,
Juergen
as my Zero is now almost ready to go, I wonder, if the control throws as in the manual are correct?!
Did you adjust anything?
Are 40mm for full landing flaps enough, or do you use more?
How is your CG?
Thank you,
Best regards,
Juergen
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mackone (03-27-2023)
03-27-2023, 04:42 AM
#1061
Blackbox, The recommended CG is 145mm. I like mine at around 155mm back. I do have a large fuel tank, and usually land with fuel on board. I'd say 150mm would be a good point to start at.
I have my flaps set to more than 40mm. I can't say I use full flaps that much. I just like having the option. I also have a bit of down elevator mixed with the flaps. it helps to make the plane settle on landing, not loft so much.
Control throws aren't a bad starting point. You can adjust for personal taste.
I just finished my third Zero (built one for a friend).
I have my flaps set to more than 40mm. I can't say I use full flaps that much. I just like having the option. I also have a bit of down elevator mixed with the flaps. it helps to make the plane settle on landing, not loft so much.
Control throws aren't a bad starting point. You can adjust for personal taste.
I just finished my third Zero (built one for a friend).
04-23-2023, 08:42 AM
#1066
Craig, the ball links are from MPJet, a Czech company.
https://mpjet.com/shop/gb/682-ball-links
I don‘t know where to get those or similar parts in the US.
At first, I only cut the openings for the hinges and glued them in. Thereafter, I installed all parts of the linkage. Then I cut free the flaps and installed the rest…
Hope it works fine in flight.
https://mpjet.com/shop/gb/682-ball-links
I don‘t know where to get those or similar parts in the US.
At first, I only cut the openings for the hinges and glued them in. Thereafter, I installed all parts of the linkage. Then I cut free the flaps and installed the rest…
Hope it works fine in flight.
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blackbox747 (04-28-2023)
07-02-2023, 08:56 AM
#1070
Regret to inform that A6M5 Zero with tail code 653-117 has been removed from the list of active planes. Model stalled during side slip manouevre and it was only pilot's fault.
Fortunately pilot survived crash as you can see on the picture and is thinking about buying replacement Zero...
Fortunately pilot survived crash as you can see on the picture and is thinking about buying replacement Zero...
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bradley (07-03-2023)
07-02-2023, 05:16 PM
#1072
Bugger mate!
Darod build another one you have so much fun with that plane !
Im building my second one at the moment, I lost mine in a fog bank last year.
cheers
Pete
Darod build another one you have so much fun with that plane !
Im building my second one at the moment, I lost mine in a fog bank last year.
cheers
Pete
08-21-2023, 06:51 PM
#1075
Electric Zero
Had the Zero out last weekend. Still a joy to fly after 2 1/2 years in my fleet. Testing out some Liperior Air batteries this week. worked great.
BTW, the 26X14 3 blade is too cool and sounds awesome in the air. Got to like the torque of electric!
Brad
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BTW, the 26X14 3 blade is too cool and sounds awesome in the air. Got to like the torque of electric!
Brad
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