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Forum: RC Jets
04-06-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

I have have had 6 Falcons over the years and all...

I have have had 6 Falcons over the years and all have needed some down elevator with flap. After the first one I used the upside down flap trick with surface hinging to increase the flap movement. I...
Forum: RC Jets
07-10-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

I like mine a little nose heavy so mine has a...

I like mine a little nose heavy so mine has a little up trim. Just set it with the methods above and maiden it. I much prefer to be holding back stick while trimming on a maiden than pushing forward....
Forum: RC Jets
05-28-2020, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

That is a pretty good list. The only thing you...

That is a pretty good list. The only thing you might be missing are the large and small aluminium wing joining tubes. 22mm and 10mm if I remember. You have a lot of extras there that didn't come with...
Forum: RC Jets
05-28-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

It isn't really the right airframe for a first...

It isn't really the right airframe for a first time builder/flyer but if you post pictures of what you have we may be able to help out.

Col
Forum: RC Jets
09-11-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Hello Kim, I am on my 6th Falcon 1.20 and I...

Hello Kim,
I am on my 6th Falcon 1.20 and I love them. All have been the gen 1 or 2 (no carbon fibre) and I have found that at the minimum you will have to reinforce/re-glue the u/c mounts. I have...
Forum: RC Jets
06-05-2019, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

I have been looking for months but I cannot find...

I have been looking for months but I cannot find any either. They were also sold under the names Navycat and Tornado if I remember correctly.

Col
Forum: RC Jets
03-20-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

I have previously posted pictures of the mods I...

I have previously posted pictures of the mods I have done to my Falcons.
UC mods on page 184 of this thread.
I'll see if I can find some more.

My usual mods;
UC blocks and cutouts for trailing...
Forum: RC Jets
03-19-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

I just use these. Haven't failed in normal...

I just use these. Haven't failed in normal service yet. Broke one in crash landing though.
...
Forum: RC Jets
03-17-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Are they still available in the UK? I wouldn't...

Are they still available in the UK? I wouldn't mind one to keep unassembled on the shelf.

Col
Forum: RC Jets
03-17-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Not much between them, sheeted wings, two attach...

Not much between them, sheeted wings, two attach screws per wing, That's about it from memory.

Col
Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

I have had 5 Falcons. The first one I flew...

I have had 5 Falcons. The first one I flew without mods.
First landing knocked the LH main out of the wing, mounting blocks and all. Very little glue on them.
Next to come adrift was the nose...
Forum: RC Jets
03-04-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

My first 4 Falcon's used a gas start Kingtech K80...

My first 4 Falcon's used a gas start Kingtech K80 flying from grass at sea level. https://www.larcs.com.au/
Plenty of power for takeoff and cruised at about 2/3 throttle. K70 should be plenty.
My...
Forum: RC Jets
01-12-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

That one is the only one I didn't mod myself. The...

That one is the only one I didn't mod myself. The colour scheme is fantastic for visibility against any sky. The tip tanks added a lot of drag but look great.

Col
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2019, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/500x307/atfield1_d3dde5151cf9095ba297289b5ac5daf5d54edd7c.jpg ...
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2019, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

I have had 5. I love them (after a bit of work). ...

I have had 5. I love them (after a bit of work).
Here are some of them. When I work how to shrink pics.

Col.
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Do you have a Falcon 1.20 Lior? They are great...

Do you have a Falcon 1.20 Lior? They are great fun on an 8kg turbine.

Col
Forum: RC Jets
11-23-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Anywhere between 0 and 5 degrees has been used....

Anywhere between 0 and 5 degrees has been used. My current Falcon 1.20 (no 4) has 3 degrees of down thrust (jet pipe end down) and flies well.

regards

Col
Forum: RC Jets
07-22-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Ed, edwarda10pilot, might be persuaded to do...

Ed, edwarda10pilot, might be persuaded to do another run if enough people want one. You can put me down for one if you decide to message him.
I would also recommend a new canopy from Park Flyer...
Forum: RC Jets
12-17-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

I have bought 4 from him so far and I am very...

I have bought 4 from him so far and I am very happy with them.

Col
Forum: RC Jets
12-13-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Hello Ed, Glad to see you back on deck,, I...

Hello Ed,

Glad to see you back on deck,, I hope you have fully recovered.
The new tubs look ok, the addition of the optional second pilot is a good idea.
Look forward to seeing more. :)

Col
Forum: RC Jets
11-29-2014, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Hello Ed, I have just checked back into the...

Hello Ed,

I have just checked back into the thread and read about your health issues. Bell's Palsy sound truly horrendous Ed. I hope you kick this terrible infection as soon as possible. Don't...
Forum: RC Jets
10-28-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Today I took the new "Sea Falcon MkII" to LARCS...

Today I took the new "Sea Falcon MkII" to LARCS for it's first assembly, radio and engine test and, all going well, certification flight.
Assembly went reasonably smoothly with just a little bad...
Forum: RC Jets
10-26-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Hello, This current model is a ver 2. The...

Hello,

This current model is a ver 2. The width at the widest part (outside to outside) is 102mm.
Any idea of price including postage to Queensland, postcode 4127. ??
How many do you have...
Forum: RC Jets
10-26-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

Hello Ed, Any more thought given on another...

Hello Ed,

Any more thought given on another run of cockpit tubs? Still no hurry but I would like to do another detailed one one day.

Col
Forum: RC Jets
08-31-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,910
Posted By SeaHawk-RCU

How can you resist Mike's heartfelt plea? ...

How can you resist Mike's heartfelt plea?

Richard may be able to patch his broken one together temporarily and same with the super detailed one I buried into the river bank. :(
So no immediate...
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