jgrav
09-07-2005, 05:25 AM
Hi 3D flying group,
I see a lot of E-flite stuff, but we are flying the extreme flite and Ohio RC stuff and are really enjoying these neat little planes. Is there anyone else banging these little guys around? I have the Ohio RC buddy series 540 and a flying buddy has the Extreme flight. Both are wonderful little planes and the workmanship is fantastic. You can look at the wood joints which are all dovetail and wonder how they built them so well. The Extremeflight has a stronger backbone than the Ohio RC, but when they break from a wing tip dumb thumb, the Ohio RC is easier to fix. I want to pass on a helpful hint that has prolonged the life of my Ohio RC 540. That is to buy two strips of 1/16 x 3/16 carbon fiber and tape it flat to the top and bottom of the fuselage from the cockpit to the tail. This is the area most prone to damage. The carbon fiber will take the punishment instead of the light balsa. The weight of the carbon fiber is very little. I have dorked mine many times and I have only lost a prop. Using HS-55's these little planes are very responsive with 45 degree throws. The brushless motor and gearbox that came with the Ohio RC are very good, but my preference is an outrunner so I put a MPjet AC28/7-35D in place. I use a Castle Creations speed control and Tanic 1050 Lipos. I added an ounce of lead to the tail SLOWLY, to get the tail really heavy and it 3D's like it's on a wire.
I am still slowly learning 3D and my flying buddy is much better than I am. My 540 is easier for me to see because of the stars and stripes covering job.
If anyone is enjoying one of these wonderful gems, please post and let me know about your experiences.
I see a lot of E-flite stuff, but we are flying the extreme flite and Ohio RC stuff and are really enjoying these neat little planes. Is there anyone else banging these little guys around? I have the Ohio RC buddy series 540 and a flying buddy has the Extreme flight. Both are wonderful little planes and the workmanship is fantastic. You can look at the wood joints which are all dovetail and wonder how they built them so well. The Extremeflight has a stronger backbone than the Ohio RC, but when they break from a wing tip dumb thumb, the Ohio RC is easier to fix. I want to pass on a helpful hint that has prolonged the life of my Ohio RC 540. That is to buy two strips of 1/16 x 3/16 carbon fiber and tape it flat to the top and bottom of the fuselage from the cockpit to the tail. This is the area most prone to damage. The carbon fiber will take the punishment instead of the light balsa. The weight of the carbon fiber is very little. I have dorked mine many times and I have only lost a prop. Using HS-55's these little planes are very responsive with 45 degree throws. The brushless motor and gearbox that came with the Ohio RC are very good, but my preference is an outrunner so I put a MPjet AC28/7-35D in place. I use a Castle Creations speed control and Tanic 1050 Lipos. I added an ounce of lead to the tail SLOWLY, to get the tail really heavy and it 3D's like it's on a wire.
I am still slowly learning 3D and my flying buddy is much better than I am. My 540 is easier for me to see because of the stars and stripes covering job.
If anyone is enjoying one of these wonderful gems, please post and let me know about your experiences.