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Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
01-06-2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 690,486
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted

I have only a half dozen flights on my Cessna fitted with the Twynsync. I also have the on board glows and the display, the display is awesome, it flashes every second or so. One flash is one engine...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-13-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Well it did not happen, the first flight i mean.
It was far to muddy and very cold, I was thinking the frost may be enough to harden the ground.
Will try again this weekend.
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-12-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Well we have some frost here in England so if the ground is hard enough tomorrow it might be time for a maiden flight. Wish me luck !
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-26-2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 690,486
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted

Chrishwegner
You are correct, 2 llbs out of the nose, mine weighed in at 18 1/2 llb. Why they put lead in the nose i don't know.
I have twinsync fitted which proved to be a model saver, on...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-26-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 690,486
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted

Handyman
Just trying to help out
All I can say is I saved 4 pound in weight overall, if i had not removed the lead my plane would of been 4 lb heavier.

She takes off a lot easier than the 2...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-26-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 690,486
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted

It was easy, but i would change a few things if I was to do it again.

Cut out the T section as the photos show, keep it and you can replace later !

Then put some masking tape around the...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-26-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 690,486
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted

Bo
I dont have the pictures anymore
Go to my original post number 1886 and the pictures are there , I managed to get a whole cup full of lead shot out of the front of the fus, I then put my...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-26-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 690,486
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted

For anyone who wants to get the lead out of the Fus and replace with batteries see post 1886
Well I give up, after 25yrs in engineering I can't get that lead out from inside the Fus.
This is how...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-25-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Thanks for your advice, i will try both your suggestions. The nose leg is fine, if i just tap the nacelle slightly the mains spring in to life and come down.
Thanks will try when i can get it out...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-25-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Well I am just about done, promised the wife it would be out of the house this weekend and its now in the gararge !

She weighs 20lb and half a strip of lead in the nose done the trick, I do have...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-14-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

A couple of things to mention after building today

You need a long series 2.8 drill to drill the holes for the front retract assy

The Instructions say 2 mini servos for the rudders, it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-13-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Guys,

Do you recommend mounting the vertical stabilizers to the horizontal stabilizers with epoxy as well as the screws.

Thanks

Alan.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-13-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Hi Mike
Payed via Palpal
Thanks
Alan
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-13-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Hi Mike
Just sent you an E mail about the arms, please put me down for a set. I have been trying to get hold of you for a week or so, you must be a busy man !
Regards
Alan
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-09-2007, 03:43 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 690,486
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted

Hi Bo
I use half flaps and no down trim, she lands like a Baby !
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-09-2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Hi Tim
I could not move the cowl forward as i was right on the angle at the back of the cowl, i will have to pack the cowl out slightly to compromise.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-08-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

For all those that put the engine at 127mm and had cut the cowl it is possibe to pack out the cowl to make it look half decent. if i had not fitted the throttle servos etc i would of moved the engine...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-08-2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

I think I am around 25% complete, see picture of how far the engine sticks out if you set it at 127mm as per instructions, should it stick out this far. This is how i plan to mount the sensor for the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-08-2007, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Some advice, I think the dimension from front of firewall to engine drive flange is incorrect. Trouble is you cannot really check it until you start cutting the cowl. My engines are now sticking out...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-07-2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

I am going to fit a Twinsync unit to this B25, it worked so well on the Cessna 310. Not sure where I am going to mount the main PCB board yet, but have just fitted the on board glow driver and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-03-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Hmmm !
I will be following this thread for advice on Air Cylinder capacity, I fly my cessna 310 with the small tank and get several cycles but it does not have all those gear doors, levers etc. Tim...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-02-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 524,888
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Ray
I live in the uk and have a B25, drop me a mail with your Email and I can give you some advice.
Regards
Alan
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-19-2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 25,928
Posted By alans

RE: New TF B-25 ARF?

I am very happy, just ordered the last one from O'Briens hobbies. I had the last one of 50 he had in stock. I got the plane for $599 and the retracts for $309 mind you the shipping to the UK is...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-30-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 690,486
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted

I am going to hold off flying it for a while, I am considering glassing the wings.
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-27-2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 690,486
Posted By alans

RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted

This is the response i got !!

Good Afternoon Alan,
Don Anderson passed along your message about the wings on the Cessna. We take these reports very seriously and appreciate you taking the time...
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