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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-11-2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 768
Views: 141,974
Posted By swk551

RE: Impact

In my line of business, I review various machinery vibration analysis reports. From my observations, most of the failures seem to be in front of the stab in the narrow fuselage section. There are a...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-13-2005, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By swk551

RE: I need Wings!!!

I have a unused set of Eclipse wings. They are already sheeted with LE and root rib installed. The ailerons have not been cut out. The wing tube sockets are installed. Please send me a PM and we...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-05-2005, 12:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,107
Posted By swk551

RE: Chip Hyde's Genesis - PROP!!!!

Here is a picture of Todd Blose's X electric props. As I recall they were one 18" prop and one 17" prop. Sorry I don't have the pitch.

He had not flow the plane when I took the picture.

...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-05-2005, 08:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,107
Posted By swk551

RE: Chip Hyde's Genesis - PROP!!!!

What are the two prop. sizes?

Steve
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-14-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,814
Posted By swk551

RE: Electric Pattern

Jim,

Yes I'm sure about my Eclipse weight at 10# 7oz as I measured it both on my traditional baby scale and a digital postal scale. Both agreed within 2 oz. First I started with a hand...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-13-2005, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,814
Posted By swk551

RE: Electric Pattern

I am flying an Electric Eclipse (same fuse as the Fantasy) with the Hacker C50 14XL motor, Acro 90 ESC, TP 6000 5s3p Gen II Lite batteries and the APC 22-12e prop. I have almost unlimited vertical. ...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-07-2005, 10:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,126
Posted By swk551

RE: Genisis pics

Todd,

After seeing how well Bryan's, Stephen's and your Genesis flew at the Jetero contest, I have decided I got to have one. I am planning on the electric version and would use my Hacker C50...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-07-2005, 09:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,239
Posted By swk551

RE: Genesis pattern plane

I plan to order an electric version Genesis. I am using the Hacker C50 14XL motor and TP 6000 10s3p Gen II Light batteries. I would appreciate if someone would advise their final weights of their...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-03-2005, 06:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,732
Posted By swk551

RE: Eclipse rebuild and questions

I have good luck using DAP vinyl spackle (not the light stuff). I simply smear in the dap on all of the pinholes and sand off. DAP shrinks when it dires, so it doesn't work too well for large...
Forum: 3D Flying!
05-09-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 186,695
Posted By swk551

RE: Quique's 72" Yak 54

I plan to test fly my Yak this weekend with the Hacker C50-14XL motor. I also modified my landing gear hardwood blocks to eliminate the break-out problems reported. My plane is fitted with Bolly...
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-20-2005, 06:36 AM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 186,695
Posted By swk551

RE: Quique's 72" Yak 54

I just received my QQ Yak. The instructions recommend at least a +90 oz-in servo for the elevator. I have two JR DS3421 servos. I would like to mount one in each stab side for a dual elevaor...
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-15-2005, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By swk551

RE: Electric Quique 72" Yak 54

Here is the address http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/index.php
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-15-2005, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By swk551

Electric Quique 72" Yak 54

I will be starting the build on my Quique 72" Yak 54. I have a Hacker C50-14XL motor that I use in my pattern planes. I have some ideas for reinforcing the landing gear plates. Also there was a...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
03-25-2005, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By swk551

RE: CA Models Eclipse Balance point

I have balanced my Eclipses on the centerline of the tube to as far back to the rear edge of the tube. For the first flight, I would start at the tube centerline.

Steve
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
03-08-2005, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,581
Posted By swk551

RE: CA Models Eclipse Datum Line?

I have posed a picture of the datum line I use in my Eclipses. Ignore the right and down thrust angles shown on the picture. The right and down thrust as molded in the fuse seem to be just fine. ...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
03-03-2005, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,114
Posted By swk551

RE: AMA Masters Class 404

Troy,

I fly masters. I have flown masters since pre-turnaround days. I have chosen to stay in masters as I don't have the time and energy to compete at the FAI level and practice the prelim....
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
02-18-2005, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By swk551

RE: AFPD Scenery "Farmland"

I kinda like them. They make me a better flyer.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-15-2005, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,635
Posted By swk551

RE: D.E.P.S. problem, need ideas.

I tried to make sure the D.E.P.S. tubes were straight. I lightly lashed them to 1/4" balsa sticks with thread. One of my tubes ended up having more drag than the other tube. In the end, I replaced...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-11-2005, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,159
Posted By swk551

RE: First Pattern Plane What to get??

Mark,

Thanks for the comments. Actually I have a brand new Fantasy I was considering selling. The plane has only maybe four test flights. I also have two Eclipses (one electric, one OS140). ...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-01-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By swk551

RE: JR 9303 or JR 10X

I have the JR 10X transmitter. The price of the 10X system is almost two times the cost of the JR 9303 system. The digital servos in the 10X system are more advanced than the servos with the...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
01-18-2005, 01:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 21,959
Posted By swk551

RE: Fliton Quiet Storm build

After you go to post reply, there is the reply box you type in your message. At the bottom of the frame is a "Click here to upload!"
Just click on it and go to the brouse box and upload a picture...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
01-18-2005, 07:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 21,959
Posted By swk551

RE: Fliton Quiet Storm build

Here are some build pictures of the Quiet Storm.

The first picture shows I substituted 0.070" CF rod for the rudder and elevator push rods. The music wire supplied is to weak and deflects with...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
01-06-2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,058
Posted By swk551

RE: New forum suggestion

I get good ideas from this forum and the NSRCA discussion list. I bleieve we can get more insight on the merits of the idea if members would post more pictures. This is especially true with...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
10-11-2004, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,324
Posted By swk551

RE: Help with Hacker C50 mounting

I have not found it necessary to use rubber isolators with the Hacker C50 motor. The plane in the pictures was from my Eclipse conversion from glow to electric. I have much less vibration in the...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-12-2004, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By swk551

RE: CA Electric Fantasy

Ultimate 2003

You have a good looking plane.

I have the same set-up in my Eclipse pattern plane. I can get 12 minutes flight time with typical throttle management used on the Master's...
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