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Forum: RC Jets
03-09-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Hey all. Thought I would post a few pictures of...

Hey all. Thought I would post a few pictures of my second Xcalibur. First one had an unintentinal "landing" in a bean field last August, and have building this one slowly over the winter. Almost...
Forum: RC Jets
11-19-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Sorry to hear about your loss nigefay. It must...

Sorry to hear about your loss nigefay. It must have been a pretty impressive crash to lose it all! I lost my first Xcalibur in a bean field back in August. Thankfully it was a relatively low speed...
Forum: RC Jets
11-18-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

That P120 should give "unlimited vertical" a...

That P120 should give "unlimited vertical" a whole new meaning.....:cool:
Forum: RC Jets
10-31-2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,857
Posted By Flaps2012

I am very interested in what you have here. I...

I am very interested in what you have here. I currently fly my Xcalibur with a Kingtech K100G (Xicoy 10 ECU) with Spektrum equipment. I am seriously considering switching my radio gear to FrSky. I...
Forum: RC Jets
10-09-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

I don't use Hysol, so I think balsa plugs will be...

I don't use Hysol, so I think balsa plugs will be the route I go. Thanks for the reply Dave!
Forum: RC Jets
10-09-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Elevator hinge issue

Hey all. I'm finally getting around to building Xcalibur #2. As I am dry fitting the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer, I notice that the outer two hinge pin holes in the horizontal stab are not...
Forum: RC Jets
08-08-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Thanks Greg. I was no doubt bummed, but I have...

Thanks Greg. I was no doubt bummed, but I have been in the hobby long enough to know that things like that happen. I enjoyed building the first one, and know I will enjoy building the second. Since...
Forum: RC Jets
08-08-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

I really do like that new sport scheme. I decided...

I really do like that new sport scheme. I decided to go with the Thunderbirds scheme to replaced my poor BA airframe. My thought is that it wouldn't take a whole lot of work to make it to the...
Forum: RC Jets
08-07-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Angry RIP Xcalibur

Well, my Xcalibur's fourth flight was also her final flight. I was at a fun-fly over the weekend, and the runway was shorter that I was comfortable with. A friend and experienced jet pilot offered to...
Forum: RC Jets
07-09-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Finally maidened the Xcalibur today! Got two...

Finally maidened the Xcalibur today! Got two flights in before the wind picked up enough to no longer make it fun. She flew like an absolute dream. A few clicks of down elevator were all that was...
Forum: RC Jets
06-04-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

No maiden yet Vettster. It seems like all of the...

No maiden yet Vettster. It seems like all of the nice day's around here have been during the week when I'm away for work. The wind has been keeping me grounded. I'm hoping next weekend that Mother...
Forum: RC Jets
05-31-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Very clean install Saillplane! It looks like...

Very clean install Saillplane! It looks like something that Airbus would dream up... I like it! I managed to get my CG back another 8mm by switching from 2S 3000mAh LiFe packs to 2S 2500mAh LiPo...
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Mine was nose heavy as well with 2 3000mAh 2S...

Mine was nose heavy as well with 2 3000mAh 2S LiFe packs for the Powerbox and a 3000 mAh 3S LiFe for the turbine. It is only nose heavy enough to put the CG at 157mm. I bought a couple of 2000 mAh 2S...
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

A few pictures of my Xcalibur on the scales....

A few pictures of my Xcalibur on the scales. Getting very close to maiden time!
...
Forum: RC Jets
05-18-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Actually I do have the Xicoy GPS for the Flight...

Actually I do have the Xicoy GPS for the Flight Computer. I just don'y have it installed yet. I'm not so sure what is pictured will be the final home for the FC1. I may mount it on top of the air...
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

It's been a while since I have posted anything on...

It's been a while since I have posted anything on my Xcalibur build. Here a few pics of what it's shaping up to be. Everything is pretty much installed. She weighs in at 18.4 lbs without fuel. I have...
Forum: Global Jet Club Product Supports
04-01-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,578
Posted By Flaps2012

I am also putting together a Xcalibur. I have the...

I am also putting together a Xcalibur. I have the CG balancer with angle sensors, but have had no time to play with it. Planning to spend my weekend on airplane stuff. I'll measure up the Xcalibur...
Forum: RC Jets
03-28-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

This may seem like a silly question, but where...

This may seem like a silly question, but where are people mounting the fuel tank vent? I have a high flow flush mount vent from Dreamworks and have absolutely no idea where the best place for it...
Forum: RC Jets
03-27-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

I blew the dust off of my 3D printer and put it...

I blew the dust off of my 3D printer and put it to good use. I think it turned out pretty good!

...
Forum: RC Jets
03-20-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Hello all. Making slow progress on the Xcalibur....

Hello all. Making slow progress on the Xcalibur. After installing pull-pull steering, I can see why some are putting silicone where the cables attach to the steering arms. On testing, the first thing...
Forum: RC Jets
02-28-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

That is a beautiful and clean build Beachy. Very...

That is a beautiful and clean build Beachy. Very nice! I really like the air tank mounts. I may have to implement that idea into my build as I haven't gotten to that point yet.
Forum: RC Jets
02-27-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Thanks for the tip Fly Mower! I have plenty of...

Thanks for the tip Fly Mower! I have plenty of Tygon pieces lying around, so I will have to give that a go.
Forum: RC Jets
02-27-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Making some progress on my Xcalibur. Dave W. is...

Making some progress on my Xcalibur. Dave W. is correct. It is amazing how much time one thinks about how it is all going to go together than actually building. I've gotten all the flight control...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

It looks like the electric retracts from...

It looks like the electric retracts from Dreamworks are for the Xcalibur Plus. I am new to the jet and could very well be wrong, but I think the Xcalibur Plus has different retracts than the Xcalibur
Forum: RC Jets
02-16-2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,010
Posted By Flaps2012

Thanks for your ideas gentlemen. I believe that...

Thanks for your ideas gentlemen. I believe that Fly Mower's option number two would work well with the supplied reducer that came with the MAP. I think it is a 3/16 to 1/8 reducer (ID). I can then...
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