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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-07-2005, 11:09 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

yes I will post pics later. I have three 1/4" plywood spacers shaped like the engine base.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-07-2005, 07:31 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

When using the DA100, I used (3ea) 1/4 inch plywood spacers from the firewall to the engine. It will help with the balance and also look cleaner as you will have the cowl flush with the airframe...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-05-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

I had a friend measure his Extreme Flight RC Yak 87" 50cc model that weights 15lbs and the wingtube is 36" long, the wing chord lenghtwise is 40" long and the tube goes into the wing 16". Also this...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-05-2005, 01:55 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Here are some interesting facts.

My EF Yak 54 68" span airplane of 9lbs has a wingtube that is 30" long and goes into the wing 12 3/4" with a wing chord of 31 1/4" from base to tip.

My...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-26-2005, 04:20 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Another question re the Extra. Where I fly noise is a significant factor so quietness is important. I will probably use a 3W-106B2 for engine, C/F prop and was hopeful to install canister mufflers. ...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-25-2005, 08:09 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

could you post some pics of your elevator modifications.
I mean did you cut on the covering and surface side or did you relocate the servo closer to the bottom ( i.e cut on the servo mount to lower...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-24-2005, 11:58 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Eraser,
by notch the bottom of the stabs do you mean to move the servo out towards the wing surface?
Could you post a pic of your servo inside the elevator.

I think that it is just a...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-24-2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Shaun,

What is the proper servo arm lenght for the elevators?
TO get +/-45 deg deflection.
I can only get about 30 deg with the 1 1/2" arms
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-24-2005, 05:20 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Hello,

Did you get to fly?
How did it go?
What type and size servo arms are you using for your elevators?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-24-2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Here is the cowl and the baffling, along with some pics of the fuse with the wheelpants installed.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-24-2005, 03:11 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Now to business.
The horns arrived yesterday! Nice looking;)
I noticed two things on the elevators.
1- with a 1 1/2 inch servo arm on the HS-5955 I can only get 30deg travel.
2- The link (4"...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-24-2005, 03:04 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Hello pilots,

I am glad the heat gun method worked very well for you Kevin.

Have to say for others that are reading this thread that there will be issues with all kits, look at the Extreme...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-23-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Hello Kevin,
I have some e-mails from another pilot that had the same problem.
please read on:

Hi Jose:

Just reviewing the Extra chat page. Page (5).

I'm new to the R/C Universe...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-22-2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

The balsa sticks are for reinforcement on the tray between the servo tray and the battery bay.
I installed mine in the middle and used it as a tray for the power expanded.
I will probably...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-20-2005, 11:01 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Can anybody that has the engine installed post pictures of the muffler exit cutouts?
I wanted to know if you cut the mufflers to lenght and how big of hole you made...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-19-2005, 10:03 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Kit comes with tires (front) some extra trim for surfaces. All the bolts including engine mount bolts ( without nuts). Surface sealing trim, and robart hinges installed but need to be glued.

You...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-19-2005, 08:03 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Another Cowling question.

After centering the DA100 engine on the firewall, down to the "T" and placing the spark-plug caps on, I noticed that I will have to cut the cowling on one side to...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-19-2005, 07:56 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Shaun, thanks for the flying pics!
I was wondering since I see that this extra appears to just have two muffler hole cut-outs on the bottom but no other enlargements for the exit of air!
I didn't...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-19-2005, 07:51 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Kevin, I will love for you to post pics of your extra! Sharing ideas, tips, set-up etc... that is what I am talking about.

Things have been slow, the weather is very gusty over here now :(
I...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-18-2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Shaun,
Thanks for attaching this forum link to your website, I hope that it will help the many owners of this fine aircraft to get together and share ideas and also to motivate others to get in the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-17-2005, 02:32 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Anybody knows the right configuration for the PA control horns, I have not received them yet but they look different in the pictures.
which one goes where?

pics would help!
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-16-2005, 08:28 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Hey how about them yankees????

Seriously guys lets try to keep it focused on the plane and the build and not turn this into a boxing match!

By the way, I have to agree with the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-14-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

I heard the control horns are finally in!!!!!!!
;)[&:]:)
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-14-2005, 08:27 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

Congratulations on your purchase...
I am not familiar with JR servos, however I am using a Hitec HS-5955 (333 oz) with a pull pull set-up I got from Gene with kevlar wires.
It is also possible to...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-11-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 81,901
Posted By PR3DPILOT

RE: Precision Aerobatics 35% Extra 330L Build and review

I am going to baffle the cowl with a balsa sheeting in the bottom half to separate the cylinders from the carb and depending on the way it comes out I might also place some sheeting on the top.

...
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