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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-07-2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Using different wing now-need C of G Help!

Thanks for the help guys. the site recommended is great.

Matt
Forum: Beginners
10-07-2004, 07:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,858
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Nexstar or NOT

Nexstar or not?

I'd say NOT. Too FRAGILE!! It looks great, flies well but IMO is too difficult to repair for a beginner. Because it looks like a real plane it is more complex and delicate in...
Forum: Beginners
10-06-2004, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,161
Posted By mattbeme

RE: trainers

Before I bought my trainer I did a thorough research of this site and a few others and the 2 most recommended trainers were--LT 40 and Hangar 9 Alpha. I bought the Alpha as it was more affordable...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-01-2004, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By mattbeme

Using different wing now-need C of G Help!

I'm using a Nexstar wing now on my Alpha Trainer since I had a crash and the old one is busted. the old wing had a Chord of 11 1/4 " and the Nexstar one is 10.5". the C of G point on each wing is...
Forum: Beginners
09-29-2004, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,132
Posted By mattbeme

RE: TX and RX battery

That's a good idea too. However, if you only fly one or two planes then field charging would cost about as much as new higher, capacity battery packs. If you have more planes then obviously it would...
Forum: Beginners
09-29-2004, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,132
Posted By mattbeme

RE: TX and RX battery

Want to fly all day without recharging? Want to forget about cycling NiCd batteries and quick charging at the field.? you could try NiMH battery packs. A great place to get them at which is highly...
Forum: Beginners
09-23-2004, 06:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Need Nexstar fuse dimensions!!

Thanks for the reply.

You could measure from the firewall to where the hor. stab. sticks out of the side of the fuse.

Also, what conditon is the nose section you have? The rest of my fuse...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-21-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By mattbeme

Need Nexstar fuse dimensions!!

I'm rebuilding the whole nose section on a Nexstar and I need the Exact length of the Fuse from the FIREWALL to the very rear tip of the Fuse. Please don't measure from the elevator or the sides of...
Forum: Beginners
09-21-2004, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By mattbeme

Need Nexstar fuse dimensions!!

I have to build the nose section on a Nexstar I bought which was crashed. I need to know the exact length of the Fuse from the firewall to the very tip of the rear of the fuse. Don't measure from the...
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-28-2004, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 772
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Should wide,flat trailing edge be included in Chord?

BMatthews, that sounds interesting to me to glue the lower panel to the top one. Would I keep the ailerons drooping in line with the downward angle of the top panel?

Would you think this would...
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-28-2004, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 772
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Should wide,flat trailing edge be included in Chord?

Tall Paul, when you say"all wing" plane are you referring to a Flying Wing? The plane I am discussing is a Balsa Trainer fuselage with a Spad, Dihedral flat bottomed wing. Length 65" with chord of...
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-28-2004, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 772
Posted By mattbeme

Should wide,flat trailing edge be included in Chord?

I know most of you guys on this section aren't into SPADs but you could probably answer my question.

When a typical SPAD- FLAT BOTTOMED wing is built using 2mm corrugated plastic board, the...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
08-27-2004, 04:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By mattbeme

Anyone use Narrower Chords?

What is the chord of the Spadet LC 40?

Also, the chord of the Buhor wings I've made are close to 14". This makes the Aspect Ratio of Chord to Span below 5. This dosen't make a good trainer wing....
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
08-27-2004, 02:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By mattbeme

Which Wing Flies Better?

Which wing will fly better as a trainer wing with the best gentle flying characteristics.

1. BUHOR dihedral. 2mm Coro. The bottom seems to camber up and I was wondering if this would make it...
Forum: Beginners
08-12-2004, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By mattbeme

RE: nexstar rx batteries

Fastsky, I would certainly recommend Radical RC to anyone. He's great to deal with and ships them out fast. The quality is excellent. He'll do custom jobs too if you want different gauge wiring or...
Forum: Beginners
08-12-2004, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Evo 46 Hesitation

Does the engine also have trouble shutting off right away? If yes, then the hesitation could also be caused by an air leak around the carb body where it enters the engine. To fix this, pull out the...
Forum: Beginners
08-11-2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 906
Posted By mattbeme

RE: The engine that keeps going

I'm with Campy, it sounds like air leak around the carb body where it slides into the engine. Evolution engines seem to be famous for this. This little O ring at the bottom isn't a very good design....
Forum: Beginners
08-11-2004, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By mattbeme

RE: nexstar rx batteries

4-6 Flights on 600mah batteries is about right to be on the safe side.

Many of us on RCU don't recommend buying radio manufacturers' battery packs. They are way overpriced and of questionable...
Forum: Beginners
08-10-2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Quick question about batteries.

Phasing out NiCds? I believe NiCds have their place and I'd hate to see them gone for good. If you have a few planes and do lots of field charging you can't go wrong with them.
Forum: Beginners
08-10-2004, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Quick question about batteries.

Zombie, you're right, most planes will actually get 12 flights or so from 2100 mah.

Fatsky, I would never go out flying without having first charged the batteries up the night before.

...
Forum: Beginners
08-09-2004, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Quick question about batteries.

I just looked at the Radical RC site for prices. I received them 5 days after ordering. Great customer service. Very professional quality stuff.

1400 mah NiCd Rx pack----$16.00

2100 mah...
Forum: Beginners
08-09-2004, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Quick question about batteries.

I agree with Britbrat. I did hours of researching posts and talking to others before buying NiMH and I found that nearly everyone who bought NimH would never use anything else. NiCd are good but if...
Forum: Beginners
08-09-2004, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Quick question about batteries.

Your charger should be OK.

Do you want more flying time?

Radio manufacturer battery packs are way overpriced and often not great quality.

Check out Radical RC and Hangtime Hobbies....
Forum: Beginners
08-07-2004, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Evo .46 problems

I bet one problem you're having is caused by air leaking around the carb body where it slides into the engine. There is a thin O ring that's supposed to seal this but I have found that they often...
Forum: Beginners
08-04-2004, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By mattbeme

RE: Which one to buy?

I have been training on the Alpha 40 sized for 2 mos. now and am just about ready to earn my wings. I can't speak for the quality or ease of flying on other planes but for me the Alpha has been easy...
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