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Paracodespoder
Elite member
Hands down thumbs, tried to learn pinch while flying an inductrix fpv+, that lasted about 5 seconds 
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Ketchup
4s mini mustang
I am going to start designing a new plane and I wanted to get some of your ideas/feedback before starting. So basically it is going to be a cross between a sig four star and a great planes super sportster in looks. The wing won't have much taper, if any, and the fuselage will be thin and sleek. The difference between my design and the other two is that my plane would have pretty large control surfaces. This is because I want to be able to do some faster sport flying, but then flip it into high rates and do mild 3d (just simple stuff like knife edge and a hover would be nice). My problem is that I don't know how I should build the wing. I want to use an FT style simple wing, but with that style of wing if I increase the aileron size I'm worried that the airfoil would change too unless I use a symmetrical airfoil or something. Any ideas on what to do? Also I want to use a power pack c and the plane would have a 40-42 inch wingspan.
Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
Just use the FT3D wing?
Timmy
Legendary member
I'm a thumb guy, I've tried pinch but it's uncomfortable to me.Hands down thumbs, tried to learn pinch while flying an inductrix fpv+, that lasted about 5 seconds
OliverW
Legendary member
You can do fantastic knife edge with the real four star. I've flown my friends one about 5 times. While his doesn't have enough power to hover, it easily could. And the real one has a flat bottom airfoil I believe
Ketchup
4s mini mustang
I would but I don’t want the taper and want to use a flat bottom airfoil. I think I figured it out last night though.
Vimana89
Legendary member
Hey, I've been busy with bad weather, other hobbies, and life in general and I don't have much good foam left, but I'll be gearing up to start really building in earnest again around the holidays, and possibly be doing an EDF build by early next year. The next really dedicated, radical build I'll be doing is the tandem bipe, but before that, I have an Emax B pack and a radial A pack I want to try some stuff on. I want a good custom bipe, and a nice monoplane with a longer, more graceful wing.
So yeah, I'll be around and back in action soon
So yeah, I'll be around and back in action soon
Same - I’ve lost most motivation for building. I’ve been doing CAD stuff for my plans but that’s about it. The weather has been nasty, and I’ve been swamped in school. I have quite a list for the holidays though! 😂Hey, I've been busy with bad weather, other hobbies, and life in general and I don't have much good foam left, but I'll be gearing up to start really building in earnest again around the holidays, and possibly be doing an EDF build by early next year. The next really dedicated, radical build I'll be doing is the tandem bipe, but before that, I have an Emax B pack and a radial A pack I want to try some stuff on. I want a good custom bipe, and a nice monoplane with a longer, more graceful wing.
So yeah, I'll be around and back in action soon
Timmy
Legendary member
I've lost motivation for painting. And because of that I can't finish the Thresher. All I have to do it paint the wings. All the masking takes a toll on me though. And I'm supposed to start and PAINT my second otter before winter. I also have a bunch of school work too.
speedbirdted
Legendary member
Crap. I just got more engines. Why does this keep happening...
An older guy was getting out of the hobby due to health reasons and it was mentioned in the club newsletter how he intends to get rid of his things. Well one phone call and a $200 check later and I now own all his engines. Pretty sure he was more interested in just getting rid of them than actually making any money. Most of the about three dozen were old and very gummy 20-60 size Japanese 2 cycles which I will probably just sell off since I have no interest in doing anything with them but... there were a few jewels. Starting with an OS 120 pre-surpass. This one's a definite keeper though I have no immediate application in line for it.
These two I'm also gonna keep. Another Saito 91! This one's much cleaner than the one I already had. In fact I think neither of these engines really have any runtime on them. Both were still in their boxes. The other is an OS 65 LA. Generally, my sentiment towards the LA series is that they're junk and should be avoided. But the 65s are different for me. Every one I've had has been a strong runner. This one has monster compression and great TDC pinch so I think it'll run good.
There were also a couple of these old dinky free flight engines. No idea what the hell I'll do with this either. According to some magazine articles for this thing it put out about 25 watts. By comparison a hot 049 will put out about 75. What does one do with 25 watts???
An older guy was getting out of the hobby due to health reasons and it was mentioned in the club newsletter how he intends to get rid of his things. Well one phone call and a $200 check later and I now own all his engines. Pretty sure he was more interested in just getting rid of them than actually making any money. Most of the about three dozen were old and very gummy 20-60 size Japanese 2 cycles which I will probably just sell off since I have no interest in doing anything with them but... there were a few jewels. Starting with an OS 120 pre-surpass. This one's a definite keeper though I have no immediate application in line for it.
These two I'm also gonna keep. Another Saito 91! This one's much cleaner than the one I already had. In fact I think neither of these engines really have any runtime on them. Both were still in their boxes. The other is an OS 65 LA. Generally, my sentiment towards the LA series is that they're junk and should be avoided. But the 65s are different for me. Every one I've had has been a strong runner. This one has monster compression and great TDC pinch so I think it'll run good.
There were also a couple of these old dinky free flight engines. No idea what the hell I'll do with this either. According to some magazine articles for this thing it put out about 25 watts. By comparison a hot 049 will put out about 75. What does one do with 25 watts???
OliverW
Legendary member
Congrats! And mmmmmmm saito
speedbirdted
Legendary member
I could. But 010s are expensive little buggers and I wouldn't want to risk losing it by doing that
CarolineTyler
Legendary member
It arrived yesterday, double boxed, not a blemish in the foam.
Three minor issues.
1. Slight yellow tinged patch on the cowl - in the plastic, so unable to clean it off
2. Some of the foam got into one wing tube when it was moulded - easy clean up
3. One wing servo duff - glitching all over the place - replaced from my parts stock.
Weather for Sunday looks just possible to maiden in, if it doesn't turn any worse.
A good bit of google'ing shows that like the T-45 I bought from QT-Models (excellent plane) this is re-release of an older FMS model, the FMS falcon.
That looks like it'll be a really fun bird!
CarolineTyler
Legendary member
Hope so!!! Going very simple on this one, no stabiliser, no seperate UBEC.
I have my fingers crossed for the weather.
Wildthing
Legendary member
That hilarious. Dang that engine is small, didn't know they built them that tiny. Flying rag, well that's a first for me.
Wildthing
Legendary member
It does look fun, good luck on the maiden.
Timmy
Legendary member
hahaha. it sounds so cute too!
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