RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

Easton, what is the weight of your spitfire with the g26? I'm waiting for someone with the spe 26 to chime in. I wonder how much perfomance difference between them. Power and weight.

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

I have not weighed mine. I have do not own a spe 26. Maybe someone can comment who has ran both engines before.

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

I bought one of these from someone, but I don't have the instructions:
What are the recommended throws for the elevator aileron 7 rudder ?
[8D]
Thanks!

Sean

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

Set up information for Spitfire (Cermark/Topgun)

CG position is 4" from the leading edge.

Ailerons 3/4" up & down

Elevator 1" up & down

Ruder 1 1/2" each way

This is as they say in the instructions as a general guide.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_53...tm.htm#5389792

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

What prop and engine do you have on yours?
She's great looking with the invasion stripes...What paint did you use ?
P.S. thanks for the info!!
:D

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

Specs:

Futaba radio gear

Laser 100

14/8 three blade prop

Uni-tract Air up & spring down retracts

As to the engine positioning I found and marked the Horizontal & Vertical line and then the engine mount six millimeters to the left giving me the correct amount of side thrust.

The paint was Flair or Spectrum http://www.flairmodels.co.uk/Finishing/Spectrum.htm

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

Great!
Thanks...
She's a real beauty!

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

OPkay, I finaly got mine in the air, with the SPE 26 and a 18x6 prop...It flies like a dog, lumbering around, in a high Alpha attitude. I keep thinking she's gonna stall out on me.
Both times the engine ended up quitting on me and I've dead-stiched her safely back, but I can't imagine it's th eplane... It must be the engine.
I can't figure it out?
I started out w/ a 15x 7 3 bladed prop, and it was a slug so i changed her tio the 2, but I still am not getting the love I want.
CG is correct, but it flies like a .60 is pulling it around.
Anyone else w/ and SPE 26 on board ?
What is anyone turning RPM wise ?

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

I'm switching props to the SPE recommended 18x10, to see what will happen.
I'm still hoping to hear from anyone with experience using this engine [8D]

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

No way a 18-10 is too much prop for a 26. Try a 16-8 apc. I have one on mine with a g26 and it turns it 9200 rpm. Mine flies great. I like the way it flies so much I upgraded the retracts with robarts and struts and 3.5 robart wheels. Just try a 16-8 apc and you can compare the rpm and if it anywhere close it should fly great.
Good Luck
Nelson

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

Sorry to here your plane is not quite right but I found this for you, I hope it helps.

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

You da man!
thanks!
;)

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

Flew the Cermark Spitfire yesterday with a 16x10, and it was the perfect combo for the factory SPE 26 ! :D

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

I'll be trying a 16x10 3 blade this weekend, since I still have the bigger/ longer parabolic spinner and I don't like the factory version. [8D]

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

A 16x10 ???? Should you rename the plane "Supersonic Spitfire" ???? :D

Keep us in the loop for the flying this weekend... I'd be interested in knowing what the performance is like with that prop. It'll be a screamer! Sounds like a lotta fun!

Bob

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

The 15x7 3 blade was really slushy, so I figured it could handle a lil extra umph~ [8D]

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

I'll bet 'slushy' won't be in your vocabulary after this weekend though.. Good luck. let us know how the flight turns out!

Bob

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

Hi guys,

I've got a SuperTigre G-2300 laying around. Do you think this would be a good mate for this plane? I've also got a GMS 1.20. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

THE gms 1.20 AND THE st 2300 WOULD BE PLENTY FOR THIS PLANE. YOU'LL WANT A PITTS STYLE REAR EXHAUST TO AVOID CUTTING THE COWL THOUGH,
I HAVE ONE LAYING AROUND TOO, BECAUSE I CAN NEVER GET IT TO RUN CORRECTLY.:eek:

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

I haven't had much trouble with the ST. I was thinking of using it since it is about 5 oz heavier and from what i've read most people are adding weight to the nose. I just want to be sure that it wasn't too much for this plane
Thanks

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

Cermark spitfire,Powered mine with a g26 flies it great.Only problems i had wth the plane.Wanted to nose over while taxing.Solution which took care of problem was move the up sized 24 ounce gas tank 2 inches back,replace with larger wheels and replace with smaller tail wheel.with the stock air system had the pressure filling valve inside part fall out during flight lost all pressure thanks for spring down retracts.Replaced filler valve with robart works great.120 0s fs not enough power.g26 fit great just take off back plate.Best spitefire i have flown.

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

Ill second that. A 120 will not be enought for this plane.

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

I've got mine completed and have flown it 3 times. I agree, it flies great.
I've got a Super Tiger G-23 with a 16-8 3 blade prop and it has plenty of power and speed if throttled up. The best part is that I didn't add any weight to balance the plane.

John

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

I tried to order the Spitfire from the Cermark website, but it wouldn't let me...

First I had to lessen my security settings to accept their cookies, but when I click on "Checkout" my system tells me that there's a problem with Cermak's certificate. And I can't go any further...

Anyone else have this problem?

RE: Cermark Spitfire
 

We have had issues with our website including SSL. Please give us a call directly at (562) 906-0808 or (800) 70-hobby.

Peace,
Steven Chao,
Cermark