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Forum: RC Jets
08-28-2018, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Would be great to get confirmation from Jon or...

Would be great to get confirmation from Jon or Anton. This one flies great and IF it is now lighter, will land a little easier and shorter...probably easier to lift and move around too.... so,...
Forum: RC Jets
08-28-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

I'm guessing they found a way to make it lighter...

I'm guessing they found a way to make it lighter to compete with BVM PnP. So ya, I see it says airex for the glass/foam/glass type layup.
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

I did similar as Ronnie did and cut the fins...

I did similar as Ronnie did and cut the fins probably 3/4". I seemed to be getting into a landing mode at one point where I was applying too much elevator in the flare and banging the cone and fins...
Forum: RC Jets
06-10-2018, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Skymaster CGs, per their instructions, are...

Skymaster CGs, per their instructions, are generally too far forward making takeoffs and landings difficult/fast. 225 to 230 mm back for a much nicer flying airplane..
Forum: RC Jets
02-22-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Couple thoughts on the wing rod/clamp. It looks...

Couple thoughts on the wing rod/clamp. It looks like it catches it just enough but agree, disconcerting. How many others have same issue? Constraining the rod at that location is important for...
Forum: RC Jets
10-22-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

I've got a G1 that was built light, not using the...

I've got a G1 that was built light, not using the stock center tank. Using a much smaller one. Sounds like it flies a bit different than what you describe but then I don't get that flight time. I...
Forum: RC Jets
09-26-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Verbeelding, Flap setup on the G2 works very well...

Verbeelding, Flap setup on the G2 works very well for a slower landing regardless of whether you have elevon or conventional aileron. proper CG of course is key as well.
Forum: RC Jets
12-23-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Never seen this posted but does this look like...

Never seen this posted but does this look like the assembly order of the brakes and discs(bvm calls it dual wall disc brakes)? from what I can tell:

hub <-> disc <-> locking spoke <-> disc <->...
Forum: RC Jets
03-23-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

I'd be interested to hear what people's...

I'd be interested to hear what people's experience with that large curved main tank(I have same and don't use it). IIRC it is not baffled. I think when you get to those dimensions/aspect ratio, its...
Forum: RC Jets
03-23-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Ron, Mine has the 2 sides into a common header...

Ron, Mine has the 2 sides into a common header then into a UAT and works great for probably 100 flights now on K180. The 2 sides are 1/2 gallon each and my header is not that big but you could go...
Forum: RC Jets
07-30-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Steven, you don't have to use the big center...

Steven, you don't have to use the big center tank...you could get something around 32oz or so and with the side tanks and have a good 6min flight easy on a 180 or similar. Big center tank + sides...
Forum: RC Jets
07-19-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Got any pics? The top tank can be placed and...

Got any pics? The top tank can be placed and used just fine with half bypass and inlet ducting. Seen it. No issue. Full bypass on this model is not necessary if that is causing the restriction....
Forum: RC Jets
06-03-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Anton, Nice scheme and landing. Do you know the...

Anton, Nice scheme and landing. Do you know the CG location on this one?
Forum: RC Jets
01-26-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Hey Jeff, I am still at 215mm with just fuel in...

Hey Jeff, I am still at 215mm with just fuel in the UAT.
Forum: RC Jets
01-25-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

Hey Guys, looking for peoples opinion on this. ...

Hey Guys, looking for peoples opinion on this. For one of my jets, I have a switch that sets crow and elev position so that the jet just settles into a very nice nose high attitude for approach and...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

I was able to look into a set of SM F-16 wings...

I was able to look into a set of SM F-16 wings today and happy to report that, unlike those from another mfg, the spar structure on these wings is quite good. I saw vertical balsa shear webbing...
Forum: RC Jets
10-17-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,970
Views: 378,675
Posted By dbsonic

They have some nice ideas in those packs. I...

They have some nice ideas in those packs. I think one is the Smooth Stop which is a good idea. Some proportional brake anyways.
I also liked the idea of carbon laminated crossbrace. I did that...
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