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Forum: Aerodynamics
04-28-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,638
Posted By aeronately

It has been years since I read RCUniverse. I...

It has been years since I read RCUniverse. I hope that I can still handle a response.

First I must know if the model is exhibiting the following characteristic. What I am thinking of is when the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-06-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,304
Posted By aeronately

RE: B17 maiden flight

Hi:

Foto shows my 9-0-9 in flight. How about that Nine-O-Nine! The ship is 96 inch inch span and electric powered. To help with that stearing problem ......... I programmed differential...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-25-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,987
Posted By aeronately

RE: Aeronca C3 flying characteristics?

A little about C-3s. In 1953 I bought a basket case C-3 for $125. Now I know that it was a lot of money to spend but I got a spare engine and a spare wing plus aileron for that price. At any rate I...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-24-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Transmitter Programming.

I am a single engine guy. That is true whether it be full scale airplanes or models that I have flown. As a result I don't think of the special problems that multi...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
12-20-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Here is a view of the sliding tongue. You can see the anti rotation dowel and the aileron servo connector. Nate
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
12-20-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Okay Dick. I probably won't fly it again for 4-6 weeks. Have Lane coordinate with me so we can meet. Nate
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
12-18-2008, 11:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Hi Steiny:

My goodness it must be cold up there in Canada this time of year. Wow. And that means it must be B-17 building season.

Here are a few thoughts on the detachable outer panels. My...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
12-10-2008, 08:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Gee guys! I thought that nobody was tracking this thread. Glad to hear from you.

Steiny: Thanks for the comments and good luck with your B-17. You may want to totally revise some areas of...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
12-07-2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Another.
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
12-07-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Final pix.
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
12-07-2008, 10:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Gentlemen:

This is probably my last post. Thanks to all who have contributed toward my project and other's.

At the age of 79 I have asked for a better pilot to make the first flight...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-30-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

The first foto shows the battery removed from its tray which extends to the bombardier's bubble. When the battery is slid into place it provides 2# of needed nose weight as far fwd as possible.
...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-30-2008, 09:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Well here are the final weight and balance figures AUW 15#9 ounces. CG@27% MAC.

Let's get on with the electrical installation.

Motors ...... Turnigy (HobbyCity.com) 35-36C rated at 400W...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-16-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Steiny: You asked about the power to weight ratio I am aiming at.with my B-17. My target is 75W/#.

Everybody: All of us can gain a lot of info from the feature construction story in the...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-12-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Thunder 21..... I like your optimism. But every time I estimate GTOW something gets added in. For example, the #14 power cables weight close to 7 ounces. And along those lines I selected #14 vice...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-10-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Thunder 21: I hate to keep estimating all-up-wt but it appears that I will be under 16 pounds. I require about 3 plus pounds in the nose to balance at 25 percent MAC. Of that 2#2 oz will be traction...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-02-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,929
Posted By aeronately

RE: Wing Mfg b17 Build thread

Well folks, I post here a pix of my Wing B17 in its current configuration (i.e. less power and rc equipage. This is the same pix I posted on the "Wing Mfg b17 conversion" . Sorry for redundancy.
...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-02-2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Okay, everybody. This is what she looks like. I can now go to work on the traction power answers. That's what this series is about.
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-21-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

You are right Thunder 21. The scale now says I'll be something over 16. My B-17 will make a nice wind indicator for our field.

Nate
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-16-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Steiny:

Every time I weigh "909" things look worse. I'm now over 16# and ready to slash my wrists. She needs a 4# battery in the nose for CG purposes. If things deteriorate further I'll make...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-16-2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,929
Posted By aeronately

RE: Wing Mfg b17 Build thread

Hi Don:

Today I did a weighing of my model parts and was really discouraged. It will be be at least 16#. Problem is CG which requires almost 4 # of batteries in the nose. Until I read your 19#...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-08-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,929
Posted By aeronately

RE: Wing Mfg b17 Build thread

For what it is worth ................ I have taken a look at the matter of CG. Readers please review and correct any errors in my measurements and calcs in the following. My figures are quite...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
08-13-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

Good post Thunder 21. Lots of good data there. Thanks for the help. Stay aboard please and lets hear more. Some of us would like to know how the 800 W was measured, etc.

I did some number...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-12-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,929
Posted By aeronately

RE: Wing Mfg b17 Build thread

Skidd 1000:

Lookin' good. We are waiting for your flight reports. Also would like final specs like GTOW, how the CG works out, etc.

I have a Wing B17 coming with electric. I have made...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
08-12-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,107
Posted By aeronately

RE: wing mfg. b17 conversion

ESC Location:

Finally connected with Castle's tech adviser. He only spoke "small silhouette foamy" but I did get this info. Castle advises that an ESC should not be more than 18 inches from the...
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