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Forum: Glow Engines
08-07-2008, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By damob

RE: Saito FA72 pinging

Thanks for your thoughts,
Its been a while since I last played with it, I put on the shelf and played with others. I am now keen to get back to it and get it sorted.

I might pull the engine...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-07-2008, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By damob

Saito FA72 pinging

Plane = PA Bad Boy
Engine = FA 72
Nitro = 20%

History = Saito 72 was used in a 60 trainer, and then a 40 Cap for 8 months, ran perfect in these planes. The Cap was crashed and went nose in....
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-17-2006, 01:59 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,618
Posted By damob

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

The landing gear block ripped out of mine, some epoxy should prevent this from happening.
I was happy with a Saito 72 in mine, a 91 will be plenty. I recommend a APC 14x6 prop for your 91.

...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-03-2006, 02:31 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,618
Posted By damob

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Well, I lost mine yesterday, Aileron hinges pulled out, lost control and put her into the deck nose first. Drove the engine back into the fuse behind the CG. Buggered a couple servos, other gear...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-14-2006, 06:13 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,618
Posted By damob

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

I fly mine every weekend, usually get 7 or 8 flights on it over the 2 days. Well over 30 flights all up.
I rarely nose over any more, I find it noses over more so when taxiing down wind, too slow,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-08-2006, 04:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Posted By damob

RE: Level flight problems

I spent a bit of time removing the tape, picking out some buid up of CA on the hinges and re sealing them with profilm.
They do seem a bit better particularly around center travel. While I was...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-07-2006, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Posted By damob

RE: Level flight problems

Thanks for the replies,
The ailerons are a little stiff, they don't fall on their own weight, I have give then a good wiggle but I'm not sure it has freed them up much.
I noticed one aileron id...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-07-2006, 04:51 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,618
Posted By damob

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Mark,
I have my push rods parallel to the servo fuse line, its not perpendicular to the hinge line.
I used the the elevator set up as per instructions, it works fine.

Kosta,
I think an OS...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-06-2006, 02:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Posted By damob

Level flight problems

Hi, I am having problems trimming my Fliton Extra 330 FreeStyle for level flight.

Hands off, the plane wants to roll, some times left other time right.
What should I look for to correct this ?
Forum: Glow Engines
11-01-2006, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By damob

Saito 100 break-in

I have been breaking-in my new Saito 100.
I ran a couple tanks through at 4000 RPM and then another at various speeds, rich factory settings and allowing 1 hour between runs.
I then started to...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-30-2006, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,618
Posted By damob

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

I run a Saito 72 in mine.
I flew with a 14x4W for some time, but was never happy, it felt like the plane was dragging its aass around the sky. I then swapped it for a 13x6 wich made it a much...
Forum: Aerodynamics
10-25-2006, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,141
Posted By damob

RE: Tank on CG question

I'm aware of the flight charactoristics with regard to being tail or nose heavy.
What I am wanting to learn is, where is the ideal placement of a tank to maintain minimal shift in CG as fuel is...
Forum: Aerodynamics
10-25-2006, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,141
Posted By damob

Tank on CG question

What is the ideal place to mount a tank in regard to center of gravity ?
Do you mount the tank center on the plane CG ?
or Do you mount the rear of the tank on the CG ?

If you mount the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-19-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,618
Posted By damob

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

It is a great plane, its currently my favorite over my WM extra. But I have a Fliton extra in the making so things may change....

As fare as ease to fly, you shouldn't have too much hassle, in...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
10-13-2006, 07:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,551
Posted By damob

RE: 7000 RPM Meat Grinder

I hate reading these type of stories, but I read them for awareness, and I thank you for sharing as awareness is great prevention.
Here is my story, an interesting near miss that is a little...
Forum: IMAC
10-12-2006, 04:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,086
Posted By damob

RE: New Plane suggestions

Thanks for the suggestion.
I'm going to build the fliton and see how it goes.
Forum: IMAC
10-10-2006, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,086
Posted By damob

New Plane suggestions

I have a Matt Chapman Cap 40 with Saito 72 (14x4W) and a WM Extra 330 60 - 90 with Saito 125 (16x4W)

I fly the cap most often due to being smaller and being more confident flying it. The Extra...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-08-2006, 06:39 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 49,825
Posted By damob

RE: The World models Extra 330L 60 Size

The other mod I did was use a 26oz tank, the Saito like a drink. I mounted it a little further back, the back of the tank is on the edge of the wing tube. This will cause extra weight when full, but...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-08-2006, 04:37 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 49,825
Posted By damob

RE: The World models Extra 330L 60 Size

It never hurts to add a little glue to any ARF kit, however this kit is built very well and will be fine with out any modification. Mt Saito vibrates the crap out othe the plane, there has been no...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-08-2006, 04:04 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 49,825
Posted By damob

RE: The World models Extra 330L 60 Size

If you do the sums, the Saito 125 with Saito muffler works out the same weight as the OS 91FX with muffler.
The Rated HP of the OS is at 15000 RPM, the power is going to be significantly less at...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-06-2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 49,825
Posted By damob

RE: The World models Extra 330L 60 Size

I am running a with 16x4W prop, there is plenty of ground clearence, you could go bigger with out any problems.
I have not tried to hover this plane, (still learning to hover on the SIM). I do find...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-05-2006, 06:03 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 49,825
Posted By damob

RE: The World models Extra 330L 60 Size

I ended up going with a Saito 125, so I cant help on the Zenoah.

I have now had quite a few flights, it does fly quite well, but its heavy and will stall easier than a lighter plane. I would...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-04-2006, 06:13 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,618
Posted By damob

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

Well I took her out today, reversing the landing gear fixed the nose over problem for me. It taxis well now.

I also moved my CG back 1/4", to 3 3/4" from leading edge.
I am finding I am...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-02-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 189,618
Posted By damob

RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size

I bought this model to house my Saito 72 with 14x4W prop, it is a great looking plane.
After reading this entire thread while putting my ART together over a couple weeks. I was mostly concerned...
Forum: Beginners
08-16-2006, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,033
Posted By damob

RE: Flapperon throws

Thanks for the advice guys, I have set flapperons on a switch for about 7mm, I also am able to adjust the trow using the respective trimmer. So I can have a play at high altitude.

I have just...
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