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Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-22-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 83
Posted By fhhuber
Not sure where in the DX 7 menus. I have the DX...

Not sure where in the DX 7 menus. I have the DX 18... but you have to get into the tleemetry settings and tell the radio that the altimeter sensor is installed.

Then there will be a way to select...
Forum: Power Systems 05-15-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 196
Posted By fhhuber
Now that we know the project... That's a...

Now that we know the project...
That's a shrouded fan, not a ducted. There is quite a difference in performance envelopes between the two.
The shrouded fan is far more efficient for our models...
Forum: Special Interest Aircraft 05-12-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By fhhuber
2 motors that rotate at the same time (Osprey) ? ...

2 motors that rotate at the same time (Osprey) ?

Mounts would be attached to a tube (CF, fiberglass or maybe dowel) that is inside 2 shorter tube (typically Fiberglass, as per wing socket)

In...
Forum: Beginners 05-11-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 316
Posted By fhhuber
"minor" puffing will indicate the pack can no...

"minor" puffing will indicate the pack can no longer safely deliver full rated current or capacity.

Its impossible to predict the real effect. Some minorly puffed packs can give reasonable...
Forum: Beginners 05-03-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 578
Posted By fhhuber
For small steering you can use landing gear...

For small steering you can use landing gear straps and a wheel collar.

The landing gear straps with the "hump" for the wire are great. Then a layer of lite ply beetween the strap and the firewall...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 05-01-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By fhhuber
I had a Sure-Flight cub that started out 3...

I had a Sure-Flight cub that started out 3 channel. .25 glow and bigger than your hobby King one, but a cub is a cub really.

This was one of my better choices for while I was learning to fly. I...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-30-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 863
Posted By fhhuber
Complex patterns vs simple patterns I use...

Complex patterns vs simple patterns I use different techniques.

Big block areas of color I don't like to double cover more than I have to so I might join the colors on a sheet of glass (careful...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-29-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 366
Posted By fhhuber
Saving weight in general makes planes fly even...

Saving weight in general makes planes fly even better.

Trim unnecessary weight from a plane and make no other changes...

Lower stress on the airframe in high G maneuvers.
Lower drag from...
Forum: Delta & Flying Wings 04-29-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 722
Posted By fhhuber
Practice tossing... aim the plane about 50 ft out...

Practice tossing... aim the plane about 50 ft out at the ground.

If you can do a good launch it will glide out a bit further.

If you can't toss it hard enough to get a glide its probably be a...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-28-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 274
Posted By fhhuber
I'd have to watch you fly the apprentice before...

I'd have to watch you fly the apprentice before saying if the Yak is a good idea or not...

The Yak can be adjusted to be mild or wild, but it has no "self-correction" for when you make an error.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-27-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 274
Posted By fhhuber
Select a different logo for the side view of the...

Select a different logo for the side view of the fuselage on the next try... one that puts more area to the rear instead of lots in the middle and none at either end.

It will help.

I still...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-26-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 274
Posted By fhhuber
All the weight is above the wing making it want...

All the weight is above the wing making it want to flip... move battery and RX below and it will help.

No dihedral it give it positive roll (adds to the pendulum effect of having weight below the...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-26-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 274
Posted By fhhuber
The side area is too far forward. Kind of...

The side area is too far forward. Kind of expected that as noted above.

Lots of side area... so you'd think it would track well, but because you don't have enough "fin" at the rear and the...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-26-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 672
Posted By fhhuber
You could change the "strong thread" to kevlar or...

You could change the "strong thread" to kevlar or "Spiderwire" fish line. Either is an improvement over the thread.

You could also put in balsa but I would have to study the plans to determine...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-26-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 672
Posted By fhhuber
The Wilga's airfoil is an update from the Clark...

The Wilga's airfoil is an update from the Clark Y...

Build as per the plan set for the RC model.

I would also recommend keeping the original scale of the plans. The 1/2 span of towplane vs...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-26-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 274
Posted By fhhuber
If it immediately noses up and wants to hover... ...

If it immediately noses up and wants to hover... Do a V-Stol landing.

I had an E-Flite Foamie Ultimate (discontinued) that was like that... CG by instructions and it took off into a stable hover...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-26-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 274
Posted By fhhuber
CG as % MAC? I suspect 'tis a bit aft of where...

CG as % MAC? I suspect 'tis a bit aft of where it belongs (just looking at motor and battery placement) Appx 15% of the wing area (including the elevons) should be ahead of CG.

Elevons are a bit...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-24-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 220
Posted By fhhuber
BTW... the purpose of 2 coats of silver under the...

BTW... the purpose of 2 coats of silver under the color is to protect the silk from UV which will destroy the silk.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-24-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 813
Posted By fhhuber
My early RC models steps 1 to 3 was the only way...

My early RC models steps 1 to 3 was the only way to get it to loop... And prayed we had done a long enough dive to prevent stalling before the top.

We use about 1.2:1 power:weight for a low...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-24-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 220
Posted By fhhuber
I have done rubber power Free Flight with silk...

I have done rubber power Free Flight with silk and dope... Weight matters there. Fewer coats means less weight but it does mean a bit more difficulty cleaning. (but not much cleaning without an oily...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-23-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 220
Posted By fhhuber
For electric power... 2nd coat its ready to fly. ...

For electric power... 2nd coat its ready to fly. You don't have to fill the weave watertight. :)

Glow or gasoline... or if it has to deal with water... then you have to fill the weave watertight....
Forum: Pattern aircraft 04-20-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 881
Posted By fhhuber
Just a drill for the new holes. It might be a...

Just a drill for the new holes. It might be a little easier dowel plugging the 2 old holes that won't be used as the drill wanted to slip into them. I started with a much smaller bit and increased...
Forum: Pattern aircraft 04-20-2013, 02:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 881
Posted By fhhuber
The motors we bought fit with just relocating 2...

The motors we bought fit with just relocating 2 holes in the firewall.

Anything larger dia than the OEM package deal's motor... avoid.
OEM is 38mm dia
The Tacons we got are 35mm dia (and 100...
Forum: ParkFlyers 04-15-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 105
Posted By fhhuber
Welcome to the world of Art Tech... Dynam...

Welcome to the world of Art Tech...

Dynam used to be just as bad but they are learning.
Forum: ParkFlyers 04-14-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,498
Posted By fhhuber
Very pretty Tiger there... These are...

Very pretty Tiger there...

These are typically sweet flying aircraft very reminiscent of high wing trainers with a bit of added aerobatic capability.

Don't limit your throttle range... just...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-14-2013, 03:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 500
Posted By fhhuber
The classic "Monokote Hinge" works well on 3/16...

The classic "Monokote Hinge" works well on 3/16 inch and thinner control surfaces.
(can work on 1/4 inch thick but only on "slower" aircraft such as a common .40 glow power trainer)

Bevel the...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-12-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 655
Posted By fhhuber
Sounding like it fails range testing. Ship...

Sounding like it fails range testing.

Ship it back.

300' in normal operation mode your control should be rock solid regardless of antenna orientation.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-11-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 655
Posted By fhhuber
Sounding like it stayed in range test mode when...

Sounding like it stayed in range test mode when you tried to fly it.

Range test distance varies a bit. If walking a few feet closer makes it pass you're probably OK. You should have the system...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-10-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 694
Posted By fhhuber
I like the DC-3. They are not great for...

I like the DC-3.

They are not great for aerobatics. Just a nice relaxing plane to fly. If it were not for the single-engine out issue, it wouldn't be a problem for a beginner.

The Piper Cub...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-10-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 694
Posted By fhhuber
I'd recommend against any twin for training. ...

I'd recommend against any twin for training.

The DC-3 / C-47 is a good looking, stable, classic aircraft. It should be reasonably easy to fly as long as everything is working right.
But a twin...
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