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Forum: RC Jets
01-17-2019, 12:39 PM
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Posted By Grodus

Yes, I remember 13” which is 330mm. No tail...

Yes, I remember 13” which is 330mm. No tail weight needed.
Forum: RC Jets
01-16-2019, 03:27 PM
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Posted By Grodus

I put a 2700mah 2 cell and two 1250mah rx...

I put a 2700mah 2 cell and two 1250mah rx batteries in the wing bolt hatch , under the fuel tank. I only run 1 elevator servo, mini servos on the rudders, with a lighter turbine (Super Bee). No tail...
Forum: RC Jets
08-15-2013, 07:09 PM
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Posted By Grodus

Great Jeremy thanks, thats similar to what I get...

Great Jeremy thanks, thats similar to what I get with the same tank size with my superbee, but 5 less lbs of thrust.

Cody
Forum: RC Jets
08-14-2013, 07:51 PM
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Posted By Grodus

Jeremy , can you comment on your fuel consumption...

Jeremy , can you comment on your fuel consumption with the VT-80? I am interested in that turbine.

Thanks,
Cody
Forum: RC Jets
05-28-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5,088
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

I was not able to get the PDF file to open. :(
Forum: RC Jets
10-12-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5,088
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

John my CG is also right at 13" gear down and dry. I dont remember the degrees of downthrust but i used the same template to make the mount as I did on my other Falcon 120 and as I said , it never...
Forum: RC Jets
10-12-2011, 09:58 AM
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

On downwind, after flap deployment. Nose nose would drop 90 down. It wasnt a pitch down like would occur if you applied full down elevator but rather like a rotation around a horizontal axis. Sort of...
Forum: RC Jets
10-12-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5,088
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Im curious if anyone else has experience the stab being stalled or blanked from the flaps on this airframe. I posted it about it a year ago and have not seen any other mention of it. I used as little...
Forum: RC Jets
05-07-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5,088
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Chris your struts look great. Is the lenght so that they would fit into the existing wheel wells? Or are they shorter?

Cody
Forum: RC Jets
05-07-2010, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5,088
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Jim, both of mine have done well with the elevator set flush with the top of the stab. Both with a cg @13"
Forum: RC Jets
03-08-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5,088
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

I am using 2 2600mah li-ion packs. As far as the reason for using 2, first off, i needed the weight and in the case of a battery shorting out like Joe mentioned, i would rather have a spare batt that...
Forum: RC Jets
03-08-2010, 10:52 AM
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Galen that a good point. I will make it a point to note my battery voltage if this problem re-occurs. I did reset my failsafe and rebind yesterday.
I am using 2 2600mah Li ion 2 cell packs thru a...
Forum: RC Jets
03-08-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Mike,
The scenerio you desribed makes sense, but what I dont get is, why do i expeiencr it with this airframe and not the other and I have read no other similar cases from the dozens of falcon...
Forum: RC Jets
03-07-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

I have an intermitten issue with my Falcon and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing. I have 2 of these airframes, the first one was flown about 50 flights and is now in the...
Forum: RC Jets
10-16-2009, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

I've seen reports of these weighing up to 20lbs dry. If you keep it light, 14# motors push it really well. I have 2 falcons. the first one was 15.2lbs and the one I'm flying now is 13.8# with a full...
Forum: RC Jets
07-04-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5,088
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

330mm from the leading edge, measured at the fuse
Forum: RC Jets
04-21-2009, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5,088
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Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Steve, All the of my batteries are just forward of the engine mounting deck ( behind the main wing tube) so I was nose heavy without batteries. That's why is ssems a little odd to me if you are tail...
Forum: RC Jets
04-20-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

That looks awesome Joe. Supersport on this one too?

Cody
Forum: RC Jets
04-20-2009, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Steve, what turbine are you using? I have had a Super Bee ( 920 grams) on both of mine and I had to put the ECU batt and both rx packs just forward of the engine mount deck for balance. Theses kits...
Forum: RC Jets
03-28-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Steve I have both also, personally, I think the earlier ones were stronger and heavier.

Cody
Forum: RC Jets
03-26-2009, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Interesting to know others have experience similar problems. Thanks for your ideas, I will start looking for binding and I will try to simulate an airload by using a leaf blower directed at that gear...
Forum: RC Jets
03-24-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

I am starting to experience some gear retraction issues that I wonder if someone might have some ideas about. I am using the Airpower 250 retracts, Pro-lynx struts and an Airpower EV-2U eletronic...
Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

I used MPI aluminum wheels, foam tires ( 21grams). I think changing the nose wheel will help you. I have these on the mains as well with Tam brakes. Have never lost a tire. My weight 13.8 with a...
Forum: RC Jets
02-23-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Mav
I actually bought the rabbit back in Nov and still havent decided on an airframe for it. I know the Falcon would be a lot more fun with it installed but the Bee is a pretty good match for it....
Forum: RC Jets
02-22-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,231,349
Posted By Grodus

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

So much for what I know. I have a NIB Rabitt that I thought would be too much for my F-120.[X(] I think i will just stick with the Super Bee and putt around at 155mph for 9 1/2 minutes. To each his...
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