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Forum: RC Jets
01-17-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

Peter I received your VM but I was sick and I...

Peter
I received your VM but I was sick and I had lost my voice.
Yes mine was the same, I cutout the wood and dremelled the carbon fiber (wear a mask and use shop vac) and the fit will improve....
Forum: RC Jets
03-29-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

That is fine. Actually optimum CG is bang on the...

That is fine. Actually optimum CG is bang on the middle of the wing tube I am using Behotec 220 same weight I think as the Jet Italia.
Forum: RC Jets
03-10-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

I only built the Tomahawk Design Hawk cockpit and...

I only built the Tomahawk Design Hawk cockpit and they are very expensive but very accurate and good looking, but I hate building cockpits. I have the L39 cockpit kit but have opted out of building...
Forum: RC Jets
03-10-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

Cg at the leading edge of the wing tube or a bit...

Cg at the leading edge of the wing tube or a bit behind is good. 1.9Kg of weight in the nose it not good. Forget the CG meter, make a small jig and test the CG the old fashioned way, as long as you...
Forum: RC Jets
02-26-2017, 10:09 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

I upgraded the air cylinders with Electric motors...

I upgraded the air cylinders with Electric motors with AirTech.
I don't use sequencers I use my radio to sequence doors.
Forum: RC Jets
10-15-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

Sure no problem. Glad you are enjoying the MB339

Sure no problem.
Glad you are enjoying the MB339
Forum: RC Jets
10-15-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

Test flew my second L39 yesterday. I cannot...

Test flew my second L39 yesterday. I cannot believe it has been 4 years since I started this thread.
I have now sold my older L39 and the new owner is loving it.
This new L39 is built lighter,...
Forum: RC Jets
08-30-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

Not really, use a small but long screw driver and...

Not really, use a small but long screw driver and tighten them through the servo cover opening. That's how i did mine and that's why I think Philips screws are amazing since you can tighten them at...
Forum: RC Jets
08-29-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

It is removable, read the manual (2 or 3 pages...

It is removable, read the manual (2 or 3 pages from what you were reading re Ail servo install) where it says to fix the rod in place, you can pull the rod that holds the aileron and take the Aileron...
Forum: RC Jets
04-09-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

Nice Dave you will love it. I liked my first...

Nice Dave you will love it.
I liked my first one so much, I just purchased another in the Navy scheme.
I also converted my first L39 to Jeti Radio and added GPS, Flow sensor and VSpeak ProjetECU...
Forum: RC Jets
04-06-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

YUP leave it to Stephen Volger to design...

YUP leave it to Stephen Volger to design exceptional models.
His Viper, L39 and Hawk (all now being sold by C-ARF) are exceptional models with excellent flying characteristics.
Mind you he used to...
Forum: RC Jets
06-17-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Below is a short video clip of the test flight. Just regular flying around no aerobatics or anyhthing special. Will get to wring it out in the coming weeks and hopefully get new clips as well.

...
Forum: RC Jets
06-14-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Test flew the L39 today. What a nice flying machine.
Rock solid in the air and slows down to a crawl without the use of air brakes even.
Flies very smooth and mine is overpowered but I am fine...
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

I will let you know the details and take pictures and upload them for you soon

Io farò sapere i dettagli e scattare foto e caricarle per voi presto

(Thank you "Google Translate" for that)
Forum: RC Jets
06-01-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Thanks but I should be test flying within the next week or so.L39 is ready
Travels adjusted
CG set to 160mm, 25% gives level attitude with 550gr (instead of 810 gr nose weight), total weight...
Forum: RC Jets
05-28-2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Pictures loaded now.
Forum: RC Jets
05-28-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Thanks
I am not using the C-ARF full cockpit, but yes a little however not enough to compensate for the tail heavy design.
Does your kit come with any CG and travel recommendations? Skygate and...
Forum: RC Jets
05-24-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Have not updated in a while but the L39 is almost done.
Just some final touches and calmer winds to test fly.
Lexon lights are very bright, very happy about that.

Gear sequence all done....
Forum: RC Jets
05-08-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

What kind of problem you are referring to?
Mine came togther farily well, needed to dremel out some wood formers to allow the push rods to come through in a straight line.
Keep in mind the brass ...
Forum: RC Jets
04-11-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Small warning if you are building the C-ARF Skygate L39, the Aileron ROD that holds the hinge system is not fixed and slides out by itself.
I was putting the finishing touches today and saw the...
Forum: RC Jets
03-04-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

I have not updated in a while, here are some pictures of the painted model.
Now the paint is done I can focus on finishing the L39.
I had installed a Behotec 180GE but might upgrade to the 220...
Forum: RC Jets
10-25-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

It is almost ready, I have not flown it, working on too many projects plus I had finish building 2 models for customers. The workshop will empty a bit by the weekend since they are being picked-up...
Forum: RC Jets
10-25-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Today the system seems to be more stable, I just managed to upload the pictures.
Forum: RC Jets
10-25-2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

No I keep on getting: " 500- Internal Server Error - There is a problem with the resource you are looking for, and it cannot be displayed."

Anyway, pictures are on RCCanada, a much more reliable...
Forum: RC Jets
10-24-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 53,485
Posted By Peter A

RE: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Small update.
The gear, tank and tail pipe arrived.
Again the design of the model is geared towards express install.
Some work is still needed to complete the gear setup, then onto Turbine,...
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