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Forum: Beginners
04-30-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,076
Posted By fieldy73

RE: Newbie to mixing - Futaba 6EX FASST

Here's another way. Plug one elevator servo into ch2 as usual, the other into ch6. Then, go into the FLPR menu and make sure it is inhibited or "INH". This is because if FLPR (flaperon) is on the...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
04-30-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
Posted By fieldy73

RE: 6ex 2.4Ghz

Here's another way. Plug one elevator servo into ch2 as usual, the other into ch6. Then, go into the FLPR menu and make sure it is inhibited or "INH". This is because if FLPR (flaperon) is on the...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
04-30-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By fieldy73

RE: Two elevator servos with 6ex

Here's what you do. Plug one elevator servo into ch2 as usual, the other into ch6. Then, go into the FLPR menu and make sure it is inhibited or "INH". This is because if FLPR (flaperon) is on the...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
12-18-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,284
Posted By fieldy73

CC Edge 540

Thanks to Chrisspad for posting the awesome CC Edge plans a few years ago. I have built mine (second one about 6 months ago) to his plans with a few exceptions.

In Australia, we can only get 3...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
04-28-2010, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,492
Posted By fieldy73

RE: SPAD Twist-VSF

Hi Kris

Thanks once again for clarifying those points a few months ago. It is built a little bit differently to your plans due to my lack of understanding and the unavailability of square...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
12-24-2009, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,492
Posted By fieldy73

RE: SPAD Twist-VSF

Thanks Kris for taking the time to produce the last drawing - I now understand it. I also realise why you call it a V shaped fuse! I'll work something out with the turtle deck and still finish mine...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
12-23-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,492
Posted By fieldy73

RE: SPAD Twist-VSF

Hi Kris
After building several SPADs including the Extra, I am half way through building your TWIST. I understand all the instructions except the turtle deck. I am struggling to grasp points 4 and...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
11-26-2009, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By fieldy73

RE: 6EX fault

Thanks Bax for your reply. I've already sent my transmitter to your address after reading a sticky post - there was no mention of an Australian repairer. Hopefully you will see it next week.
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-23-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,320
Posted By fieldy73

RE: Spad Extra won't knife edge

Knife edge is better now that cg is 0.5" towards the rear. It still wont climb but will hold altitude if the nose is high enough when entering knife edge. Maybe cg needs to go further to the rear,...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
11-19-2009, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By fieldy73

RE: 6EX fault

Hi Krysta, Where is the best place to send it, given that there are no service centres in Australia in the list?
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
11-18-2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By fieldy73

6EX fault

After several flights on Sunday, my Futaba 6EX wont transmit to either of my 2 receivers (R606 and R617). Transmitter voltage is 9.8v, receiver voltages are 4.5 and 4.9v. LED light in rear of...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-18-2009, 06:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,320
Posted By fieldy73

RE: Spad Extra won't knife edge

Hi frostkg
What wing thickness is the wing in your extra? I'm going to experiment with c of g before I add the fuse extension.
Thanks villa for the mower link - it certainly is differnent!
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-17-2009, 08:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,320
Posted By fieldy73

RE: Spad Extra won't knife edge

Hi Villa - Plane loops well. The 2.25" wing thickness is as per Spad to the Bone, Spad Extra plans. I'm going to move the CG before this weekends flying. I've never seen the flyng lawnmower in real...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
11-17-2009, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By fieldy73

RE: Futaba 6EX fault

Thanks DougV - my radio is about 18 months old. I followed your link and the radio is in the serial number range for the problem. I have emailed Futaba but no reply as yet.........
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-16-2009, 08:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,320
Posted By fieldy73

RE: Spad Extra won't knife edge

Thanks for the replies. Draftman I've got a 12.25 x 3.75 prop working on the more diameter, less pitch thrust idea. Villa, I'll try moving the c of g to the rear a bit, photo attached as requested....
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-14-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,320
Posted By fieldy73

Spad Extra won't knife edge

I am unable to sustain level flight with my spad extra when rolling to knife edge and holding full rudder deflection. I have tried it into the wind and also on a slight climb.

It has a 55AX...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
11-14-2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By fieldy73

Futaba 6EX fault

After several flights today my Futaba 6EX wont transmit to either receiver. Transmitter voltage is 9.8v, receiver voltages are 4.5 and 4.9v. LED light in transmitter is green as per normal. Receiver...
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-12-2009, 12:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,315
Posted By fieldy73

RE: Mean aerodynamic chord

thanks MTK
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-11-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,315
Posted By fieldy73

Mean aerodynamic chord

Do you include the ailerons when calculating wing area and mean aerodynamic chord? Do you include control surfaces (elevator / rudder) when calculating stabilser surface areas?
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