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Forum: RC Jets
08-29-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Had my first Xcalibur for a while last year and...

Had my first Xcalibur for a while last year and loved it. Stupidly sold it to a friend when I had the chance to buy a BVM Kingcat, big mistake! Now my friend lost the original Xcalibur when he had a...
Forum: RC Jets
12-18-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2193811Can anyone tell me what this is? I noticed a rattle in my wing when dismantling my Xcalibur and this is what fell out when I shook...
Forum: RC Jets
12-04-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

If you're needing a lot of left trim there's...

If you're needing a lot of left trim there's obviously either a twist somewhere or a really heavy right wing panel. I know align servos are well rated in helicopters but on the two occasions I've...
Forum: RC Jets
12-04-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Sounds scary Steve! Where is your Cg? Have you...

Sounds scary Steve! Where is your Cg? Have you checked and double checked the aileron servos? Mine is rock solid at 170mm Cg and the stall is really benign, but it will snap roll if you ask it too....
Forum: RC Jets
11-30-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Excalibur

Some pics from today's session, hopefully video to come soon. How about that for a flying site!?
Forum: RC Jets
11-28-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Just heard the Lake Havasu jet meet has been...

Just heard the Lake Havasu jet meet has been cancelled, forecast for 40mph winds,. Doh!
Forum: RC Jets
11-27-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

The extra weight means I have to work a little...

The extra weight means I have to work a little harder to slow it down, but with the split rudders (which work a treat) and full flap I shouldn't have any trouble. Will get plenty of flights in at...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

3.5oz nose weight. 21.5lbs total weight with UAT...

3.5oz nose weight. 21.5lbs total weight with UAT fueled. No wonder it has spectacular verticals on a 120!
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Not sure Dave, I'll check. Maidened it this...

Not sure Dave, I'll check. Maidened it this morning and Wow! Great fun, flew like it was on rails and more than enough power as you'd expect. At one point I flew it down the run way on low throttle,...
Forum: RC Jets
11-25-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2191257
Managed to shoe horn my p120 in, wasn't too bad and looks ok.
Forum: RC Jets
11-20-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Thanks Jannica, not flown jets since the accident...

Thanks Jannica, not flown jets since the accident but ready to maiden my Excaliber in the next week or so which should be an ideal way to build confidence again.
Forum: RC Jets
11-19-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Yes it was, it was a maiden flight for me on a...

Yes it was, it was a maiden flight for me on a fiber classic F86, just unflyable. Combination of to much throw on the controls and slightly rearward Cg. It just kept flicking on me and by the time it...
Forum: RC Jets
11-19-2016, 02:51 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Yep, I know it's more than needed but it's the...

Yep, I know it's more than needed but it's the only option I had as I lost my Kingtech 100 in a major crash recently. First time I've ever experienced such a total loss and hopefully the last! I...
Forum: RC Jets
11-18-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Thanks Dave, I figured someone will have tried...

Thanks Dave, I figured someone will have tried it. I don't have a short landing strip but thought it might be fun to try anyway. Managed to shoe horn my P120 in and will be using the throttle...
Forum: RC Jets
11-17-2016, 04:50 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,173
Posted By nigefay

Has anyone tried using split rudders as...

Has anyone tried using split rudders as airbrakes? Just set them up on my Excaliber which I'm about to maiden and just wondering if they will be effective?
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