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Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 10-05-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,399
Posted By flightmode
You can purchase 2 axis ball gymbol thrust...

You can purchase 2 axis ball gymbol thrust nozzles at Hobby Lobby. They have to match the edf size. Most are 64 or 70mm. The price is $12.99 for the SU-34. Try HLI34360711 for what they look like.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 10-02-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By flightmode
I hope this gets you drooling. Then you can fly...

I hope this gets you drooling. Then you can fly it in the gym. It uses thrust vectoring.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP5bnWyb1O8&feature=BFa&list=ULQbnnmQgxR2o&lf=mfu_in_order
Forum: Special Interest Aircraft 09-27-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,441
Posted By flightmode
http://www.youtube.com/user/VTOLKits#p/a/f/0/vDSe4...

http://www.youtube.com/user/VTOLKits#p/a/f/0/vDSe4KRpRVA

The latest I've seen for doing something like you want to do.

Wow!!! That is a huge project. You will need 80-90 mm fan for sure. ...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 09-21-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By flightmode
To just take a Hangar 9 wing, slap a tail on it a...

To just take a Hangar 9 wing, slap a tail on it a ft behind, mount a motor(s) wouldn't make it lighter, slower and then you are going to add camera equipment. That is a total re-design.

Your best...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 09-21-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By flightmode
When doing any project, the biggest thing to...

When doing any project, the biggest thing to remember is to keep the weight down. It will improve performance of the airplane and increase flight time.

In your case, one large servo with (x)...
Forum: Special Interest Aircraft 09-19-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By flightmode
Thanks for the tip. I had thought about it,...

Thanks for the tip.

I had thought about it, but decided no, because the circular section flys about 20 degrees up in normal flight. So if you try a loop or go real steep, you will have poor and...
Forum: Special Interest Aircraft 09-19-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By flightmode
I will get some pictures to you soon, but if you...

I will get some pictures to you soon, but if you look at the video where it sits on the chair, the rudder is in the back of the vertical component inside the ring. Aft, the horizontal slab is...
Forum: Special Interest Aircraft 09-16-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By flightmode
The odd airplane that i fly

This airplane really flies different. It took me awhile to get it under control, but it works including doing a loop. The key is that you can do only aileron or elevator, not both at the same time....
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 09-16-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 805
Posted By flightmode
As for timewise, you will only average 3-5 min of...

As for timewise, you will only average 3-5 min of flight time for any setup. I have played with 64, 70 and 80 mm and even with throttle management, the best I could get was less than 5 min. If you...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 09-16-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By flightmode
Use to race the Kat. If I remember correctly,...

Use to race the Kat. If I remember correctly, the gear would tangle in the grass and tip it over and break the prop. Went back to the good old reliable Spickler.
Forum: Crash and Safety Forum 09-10-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,938
Posted By flightmode
If you go back and review from 1:12 you will see...

If you go back and review from 1:12 you will see what happened. You rolled left(before pole) and after the pole you were inverted and what you did was pull up elevator which caused the ground gods...
Forum: 3D Flying 09-03-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,261
Posted By flightmode
Another way to make it easy on you is to trim...

Another way to make it easy on you is to trim your plane in the vertical mode.

Start where there is no wind (cellar, room, whayever).
Put plane vertically and add throttle until plane will hover...
Forum: 3D Flying 09-03-2011, 12:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,261
Posted By flightmode
If you have a flight simulator, spend numerous...

If you have a flight simulator, spend numerous hours practicing your 3D maneuver. That way, it will become familiar to you and you will do less damage to your models.

Two other hints if you can: ...
Forum: Foamies 08-26-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,157
Posted By flightmode
If you fly foamy's and you use hot glue, there is...

If you fly foamy's and you use hot glue, there is another advantage at the flying field. If you by a 70 watt inverter(my glue gun is 40 watts,) and bring along a piece of foam, you can make...
Forum: 3D Flying 08-26-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,511
Posted By flightmode
The reason I wanted the video is to see if I...

The reason I wanted the video is to see if I could add some pointers that would help you.
I learned how to do rolling circles by watching videos (slowed way down) and there you can learn what to do,...
Forum: 3D Flying 08-22-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,511
Posted By flightmode
Please show us with some video.

Please show us with some video.
Forum: 3D Flying 08-22-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,511
Posted By flightmode
One way you know you are in the danger zone in...

One way you know you are in the danger zone in high alpha is when the "wings start rocken". If you can't correct for it quickly, it will nose dive and roll over. If you are not at least 2 crash...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 08-22-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,075
Posted By flightmode
I end up using cheap $12 64 mm fans and $20...

I end up using cheap $12 64 mm fans and $20 motors from Hobby Lobby and find I have decent thrust as long as I build light. One thing I do is to improve power is that I take scotch tape and lay 1...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 08-21-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By flightmode
Another feature you need to check on is Can your...

Another feature you need to check on is Can your motor or ESC handle 4s? In many cases, ESC's have limited voltage range and if you go to a higher, it's toast. Same with the motor, it could burn...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 08-20-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,075
Posted By flightmode
Pattern14: Here are a couple of videos to show...

Pattern14:
Here are a couple of videos to show whats going on.
...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 08-20-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,901
Posted By flightmode
I, too, use one of the sharpeners bought from the...

I, too, use one of the sharpeners bought from the LHS.

But rather than a cutting board, I use is a piece of corrugated cardboard. Not only keeps the blade sharpened longer, it leaves the...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 08-20-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,075
Posted By flightmode
I would be willing to share what experiences I...

I would be willing to share what experiences I had over 2 years with using 64 mm,70 and 80 mm EDF's.

Mainly, I use cheap 64mm with 360 thrust vectoring and have been quite successful. My goal was...
Forum: Special Interest Aircraft 08-16-2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,914
Posted By flightmode
Loop the Hoop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AegEXjLWEv8

It goes to show you anything can fly if you put a motor on it.
Forum: 3D Flying 08-09-2011, 01:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,511
Posted By flightmode
You say you have 40 degrees of elevator throw. ...

You say you have 40 degrees of elevator throw. Is that each way?

Suggestions:
Put in about 30-40 percent of exponential throw and try that.
Start in slow level flight, pullback on...
Forum: Foamies 08-07-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 512
Posted By flightmode
If you build it, it will fly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AegEXjLWEv8It will not only fly, it will do a loop (1:25) as well. Missed the top portion of the loop due to my camera hat. Reason I built this I was not able to...
Forum: Foamies 08-07-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Posted By flightmode
Take a look at the video posted above.

Take a look at the video posted above.
Forum: Foamies 08-06-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,363
Posted By flightmode
Did you check your CG out. If you are having...

Did you check your CG out. If you are having trouble launching, move the CG forward a small amount and it might help you get it airborne.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-06-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 48,264
Posted By flightmode
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AegEXjLWEv8 ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AegEXjLWEv8


Flew my hoop. Shows you anything flys.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-06-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,128
Posted By flightmode
What I would do first is hook up a servo to the...

What I would do first is hook up a servo to the receiver(s) and see if it works with the transmitter. If it doesn't, check your crystal or rebind. Let us know. Also, being a new plane, you better...
Forum: Foamies 08-06-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Posted By flightmode
I have played around with 2 different sets of...

I have played around with 2 different sets of equipment and have had little success. The VPP parts were plastic and tore apart when reversing the prop. Also, the model needs to be very light which...
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