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Forum: Electric RC Jets
07-07-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,641
Posted By iflircaircraft

Yes

Yes
Forum: Electric RC Jets
07-06-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,641
Posted By iflircaircraft

I use 6s 6000mAh HRB batteries in mine. I have...

I use 6s 6000mAh HRB batteries in mine. I have it as far forward as I can get it but I have two extra servos near the tail to control my 3D printed thrust vectoring nozzles.
You absolutely can use...
Forum: Kit Building
03-19-2019, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,215
Posted By iflircaircraft

Speedracerantrixie: Yes, I drilled through the...

Speedracerantrixie:
Yes, I drilled through the strut and bushing front to back all the way through (as straight as possible with a hand held drill). Tapped the holes and filed a flat on the pin.
I...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,215
Posted By iflircaircraft

I'll go the old school way of drilling and...

I'll go the old school way of drilling and tapping the struts and filing a flat into the connecting pin of the retracts. I was thinking JB Weld might hold.

Thanks

PS:Funny that Robart...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-17-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By iflircaircraft

Where are you located? Are you talking about...

Where are you located?
Are you talking about the 60 size ARF?

Tom
Forum: Kit Building
03-17-2019, 04:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,215
Posted By iflircaircraft

JB Weld

I'm installing robart struts to electric retracts (90 degree rotating)..would JB Weld work or is it best to drill and tap to use grub screws?

Tom
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
06-20-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,852
Posted By iflircaircraft

Which motor (E-flite)?

Power 60, 60B or 90 motor?
I'm putting together a Cessna ARF. It will weigh approx 12lbs.
I'm planning on using two 3s 4000 mah packs in series and a 100 amp Pheonix edge 100 ESC and a 15/8 or 16/8...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-10-2016, 04:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,093
Posted By iflircaircraft

Cowl

Ok, so I converted my edge 540T from a 91 surpass to a Eflite 60.
The cowl is cut up quite a bit from using the 4 stroke engine.
Will the cut outs for the head and exhaust affect it's flight or...
Forum: IMAC
04-10-2016, 04:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By iflircaircraft

Ok, so when a maneuver is completed there is no...

Ok, so when a maneuver is completed there is no definitive altitude when exiting such maneuver as long as it is parallel to the ground?
Each maneuver is entered and exited from level flight. Got it....
Forum: IMAC
04-05-2016, 04:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By iflircaircraft

Horizontal lines

Hi fellow IMAC flyers:
When looking at the sequence for basic I'm seeing three imaginary horizontal lines.
The center horizontal would be established when entering the routine and doing the full...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-17-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By iflircaircraft

As far as saving time goes. I spend more time...

As far as saving time goes. I spend more time charging my batteries then I did cleaning my glow planes. But, I'm not complaining

Tom
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
09-17-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By iflircaircraft

Thanks for the quick and informative answer

Thanks for the quick and informative answer
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
09-17-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By iflircaircraft

Storing LiPo batteries

Hi:
I just finished charging my 6s 5000 mach packs with the expectation that I will fly in a couple hours.
Well things changed and I won't be able to fly until Sunday.
Is it ok to keep them in...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-14-2015, 03:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By iflircaircraft

Electric also allows me to fly without...

Electric also allows me to fly without assistance. No one is needed to restrain the plane while I run it up and checking the needle to see if it's running too lean or rich.
No more worries of the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-13-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By iflircaircraft

Very happy with E-Power

Hello folks:
So, I took up my kit built 60 size super chipmunk today.
I was very impressed with electric flight.
3 successful flights with no issues.
I'm running an E-flite 60 motor with a...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-11-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By iflircaircraft

Ok, so I charged my 6s 5000mah 30c battery....

Ok, so I charged my 6s 5000mah 30c battery. Hooked up my watt meter. With an APC 15x6 E prop I was pulling 45 amps and 1000 watts. My plane is just under 8lbs. 1000 (watts)/8#=125watts per pound. ...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-09-2015, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By iflircaircraft

Ballistic

Hi guys and gals:
I've built a 60 size Super Chipmunk (based on glow).
My LHS recommended using an elite 60 motor with a 100 amp ESC and a 6s 5000Mah battery pack.
Ready to fly weight is 8lb....
Forum: Kit Building
08-30-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,989
Posted By iflircaircraft

Thanks. The wing is a challenge to cover..I'm...

Thanks. The wing is a challenge to cover..I'm sure it will be worth the effort.

Tom
Forum: Kit Building
08-27-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,989
Posted By iflircaircraft

Just completed building the Goldberg kit no more...

Just completed building the Goldberg kit no more than an hour ago. Now on to covering. I'm going with the red,white and blue as it's on the box.
I've had this kit for about 5 years. Prior to that...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
05-09-2014, 05:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By iflircaircraft

I have mine.balanced at 3 1/4". It will fly at 2...

I have mine.balanced at 3 1/4". It will fly at 2 3/4" but will fly as if nose heavy. It's quite a different plane at 3 1/4"
Balancing upside down is best. Since the leading edge of the wing is not...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
05-09-2014, 05:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By iflircaircraft

disposal of LiPo

Ran my plane head on into a 3" metal pole. Needless to say the 22oz. Chippy is in smithereens. The 1300, 3s LiPo is damaged. This is my first time disposing a LiPo. What is the correct way to dispose...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-29-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,032
Posted By iflircaircraft

Sounds like it could be flooding during fueling....

Sounds like it could be flooding during fueling. I had the same issue with an OS engine installed inverted. When you fuel the tank you could try clamping the tank to carb line which will prevent fuel...
Forum: Beginners
03-21-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,244
Posted By iflircaircraft

Make sure the hole in the prop is centered. If it...

Make sure the hole in the prop is centered. If it isn't it will drive you crazy trying to balance the prop.


Tom
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-19-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,061
Posted By iflircaircraft

Most biplanes are akin to bricks with wings. You...

Most biplanes are akin to bricks with wings. You need to "fly 'em in". Trying to slow a biplane to float in s asking for a disaster.



Tom
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-19-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By iflircaircraft

The old tabs broke off nearly flush with the rib....

The old tabs broke off nearly flush with the rib. I think I can carefully cut a slot between the ribs and as Tacx suggested make new tabs (T shaped) and insert the leg (with epoxy) of them into the...
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