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Forum: ARF or RTF
06-06-2005, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Twist 40 - Saito 91?

Thanks alot...Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-06-2005, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Twist 40 - Saito 91?

Thanks, did you have to do many mods to make it fit?
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-05-2005, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By ChopperDude

Twist 40 - Saito 91?

I have a Saito 91 lying around and was thinking about putting it in my new Twist 40. It is supposed to be the same footprint as the Saito 72 which is recommended for the plane. Has anyone used this...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-02-2004, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,446
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300 CG

Check it upside down with a empty tank....mine flew better at 4" at the fuse...Bill
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
09-13-2004, 07:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,132
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: EAC 3D Fly In and IMAC Freestyle Contest in San Antonio, TX

I had a great time Saturday. Thanks for hosting the event. If I can figure out how to post some pictures here, I have some great one's from the event...Bill
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
09-08-2004, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,132
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: EAC 3D Fly In and IMAC Freestyle Contest in San Antonio, TX

I have not heard of anyone but I haven't been to the field in a few weeks. I'm sure out of the three large clubs in town, some will come down. Will there be open flying on Saturday? Should I bring a...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
09-07-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,132
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: EAC 3D Fly In and IMAC Freestyle Contest in San Antonio, TX

I am driving down from Austin for the meet on Saturday. Bringing my new Edge 540, not sure if I'll fly it or not. Still needs to be setup but I'm sure there will be lots of help there? Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-28-2004, 05:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Edge 540 Wont take off!

Try setting the CG to 4" at the fuse. I found my Seagull Extra 300 and Edge 540 both flew better with 4" at the fuse and lots of expo programmed in to elevator and ailerons. Also, easy on the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-24-2004, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,121
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: seagull edge 540 cowling and tail bracing

Once I set my expo on aileron and elevator to 30-40% and moved the cg to 4" at the fuse, my edge is flying great...Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-22-2004, 04:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Segull 300S servo Question

Set your expo at least at 30-40% on elevator and ailerons....also, the correct cg is 4" at the fuse on the extra and edge from Seagull...both fly much tamer with that cg...Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-22-2004, 04:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,446
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300 CG

Read above....the correct CG on a Seagull Extra is 4" at the fuse....this makes it very tame and lands nice and slow...Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-11-2004, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300

I ran mine with a Saito 91 and if flew great...set the cg at 4" at the fuse and turn the expo up to at leat 30%...it is a very responsive plane and will snap out if it gets to much elevator...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-31-2004, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300 Maiden Flight

Mine flew great at 4" at the fuse...it also had lots of wrinkles but they came out easily with a gun..Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-30-2004, 08:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 470
Posted By ChopperDude

Seagull Edge 540 CG

Hello, just about finished with my Edge. I had a Seagull Extra 300 before this and ended up setting the CG at 4", not 3.5 as the manual called for. The Edge manual also calls for 3.5" at the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-22-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,446
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300 CG

I agree with 4 inches at the fuse, flies great...Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-18-2004, 02:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,446
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300 CG

I am at 4 inches back at the fuselage...once I got the idle slowed down, it glides right in...Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-18-2004, 05:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,446
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300 CG

Yes, old post but thanks for the concern. I have been flying it for a month now and it flies great. It ended up with no weight added after re-calculation...Bill
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
06-08-2004, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: 8103 Programming Timer Question

Thanks, I'll try it...Bill
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
06-08-2004, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By ChopperDude

8103 Programming Timer Question

Hello, I have the heli version of the 8103. While flying planes, I would like to use the timer and the snap roll function. Is there a switch to move the timer to so I can use the momentary switch...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-07-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,576
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Acrobatic scaleish plane for a Saito .91

I've got my Saito 91 in a Seagull Extra 300 and love it...Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-03-2004, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300 Maiden Flight

Thanks, let me know also as mine was a bit squirrely also...I increased the expo to 45% for the next flight to see what that does...the throws are also at 60% travel on ailerons...Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-02-2004, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300 Maiden Flight

I put mine at 4" next to the fuselage and it seems right on...I will try the iron on the covering...Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-02-2004, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Seagull Extra 300 Maiden Flight

Post flight checkout - the engine mount was already installed. After the first flight, the engine mount bolts were all backed out...could have been a disaster if I had flown much longer...I ca'd and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-31-2004, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By ChopperDude

Seagull Extra 300 Maiden Flight

Well, the maiden flight was today. She trimmed out nice, very touchy on the controls, that was with minimal throws and 20% expo on ailerons and elevator. Will bump it up to 40 % expo and fly again...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-31-2004, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By ChopperDude

RE: Funtana throttle clearance

I did the same thing with my Saito 91 on a Extra 300, used a flexible cable thru the nylon sleeve into an easy connector. I didn't have enough room to even solder the end on , I just put the cable...
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