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Forum: ARF or RTF
10-15-2005, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

I got the Twist finished, and took it up today for a 2nd maiden(been months since I've flown it). The Supertigre .51 was great, but the plane was way out of trim, and was really squirley until I got...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-12-2005, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

Good save!
My Evo. 46 has that same problem. I put a bunch of loc-tite on it, but will probably put on a lock nut just for security.
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-10-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

Since I decided not to sell the Twist, and put a new engine in it. I figured it was time for a new look.
I pulled all the highlight covering off and left the big patches of purple on the wing and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-03-2005, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

Does anyone know if there is yellow covering underneath the purple on the wing and horiz. stab? Just on the top surface.
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-30-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

fmulder - I had the same issue with one or two of the engine mount blind nuts, but I made mine work. Now I put a Super Tigre .51 in it and had to re-do the blind nuts.

Hopefully tomorrow I can...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-16-2005, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

Back to the Twist post... Been a while since I've been on here.
I was selling mine, but it didn't sell after 2 months, so I decided to keep it and make some upgrades.
Got a new Super Tigre 51...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-22-2005, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

Are you guys re-enforcing the fuse under the canopy, you know, the weak spot?
I got luck last week, and now I think I'm going to epoxy in some carbon fiber strips, mainly for a little reassurance. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-07-2004, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

WOW!! What a difference. Finally flew it with my K&B .48 I'm simply amazed at this engine.
I was pulling straight up with authority and realized I was only at about 3/4 throttle.
Still working...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-03-2004, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

I'm just itchin' to get out this weekend and try out some different props with the new engine to see what kind of vertical I can get. Preferably unlimited!!

Has anyone re-covered their Twist...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-24-2004, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

Dave, it was a good sport flier with the 46LA, but nothing spectacular. That would be the minimum engine I would suggest anyone put in it.

Jordan
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-24-2004, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

I finally took the OS 46 LA out of mine and got my new K&B .48 in it. Almost done with the break-in, and can't wait to get it in the air!!

Now I want to recover it this winter, maybe leave the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-01-2004, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

I had to add 8 oz. to get mine to about 4.5" cg. Right now I've got an OS 46 LA with a 12.25 x 3.75. It does o.k. but I just ordered a K&B .48 for it, and plan to move the battery in with the tank...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-03-2004, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D Saito 72 tank position

I maidened mine on Monday, and it is no longer a Twist... it is now a riot!! I love flying this thing! It was a little windy, and when I landed it would just settle in, touch down and roll about...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-26-2004, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

I really screwed up with that compatibility tool.
I was just playing around with it trying to figure it out, and it submitted my suggestion for the Twist.
Might make for an interesting plane...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-25-2004, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

Well I got all the tail feathers on last night, and wing dowel in.
No problems with rattles in the wing.

Couple of questions.

Wing hold down bolt doesn't get tight, as I screw it in, it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-24-2004, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5,576
Views: 442,241
Posted By Backwing

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D

Thanks for all your input guys!
I went down to the LHS today and picked up the last Twist.
Hopefully I can start on it this week.
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