27-02-2010, 11:27 PM
Great vids 
Sent my heli one to a few relatives. I can't believe neither of you caught my f18 landings!
Sent my heli one to a few relatives. I can't believe neither of you caught my f18 landings!28-02-2010, 05:36 PM
01-03-2010, 10:52 AM
07-03-2010, 08:37 PM
07-03-2010, 10:15 PM
Great Video footage Paul 8-) , you have got the Video Recording down perfect now, Its great to see the going's on down at the Field.
I reckon i have just the motor and heavy Lipo for The Panther to get up in the air, It Seem to be Lagging Thrust and it seemed to be too tail Heavy in the Video Clip
Steve
I reckon i have just the motor and heavy Lipo for The Panther to get up in the air, It Seem to be Lagging Thrust and it seemed to be too tail Heavy in the Video Clip
Steve
25-03-2010, 06:52 PM
25-03-2010, 10:03 PM
Must be something about the name Panther 
That maiden was about as long as Chris's RC Lander Panther.
Back to the drawing board Steve, I'm sure you will work it out
Paul
That maiden was about as long as Chris's RC Lander Panther.
Back to the drawing board Steve, I'm sure you will work it out
Paul
29-03-2010, 01:36 AM
29-03-2010, 09:08 AM
Very Nice Clips Paul, Great flying by all.
No Holding back on maiden with Habu, lol Kev great flying
Kieran Heli, You were pretty high, very impressive Flying and maneuvers.
(p.s Paul I reckon his been Practicing Too, i to need to do more practicing myself)
Steve
No Holding back on maiden with Habu, lol Kev great flying
Kieran Heli, You were pretty high, very impressive Flying and maneuvers.
(p.s Paul I reckon his been Practicing Too, i to need to do more practicing myself)
Steve
29-03-2010, 02:26 PM
yeah great vids dad, it was an awesome day for me yesterday, no wind ,clear skies, not hungover , my planes were fast and i had a heap of fun. im looking to try and find some time next weekend (busy easter) cause i cant wait to get back in the air..
, my planes were fast and i had a heap of fun. im looking to try and find some time next weekend (busy easter) cause i cant wait to get back in the air.. 29-03-2010, 04:13 PM
29-03-2010, 09:01 PM
Well Gunfighter has been recovered.
As mentioned in the "flying this week" thread a
lady from Mimosa Avenue rang me this morning to say she had found it.
When I first looked at it after picking up, I thought that there did not appear
to be much damage done. However, on closer inspection I have found a few
problems that may have lead to the crash.
The connecting piece between the left and right elevators is broken and hinges are loose.
Prior to loss, I was noticing that aircraft was climbing and hard down elevator was only just
keeping plane level. Attempts to turn aircraft also resulted in plane going into a spiral which could only
be stopped by attempting to turn in opposite direction.
I believe that what was actually happening was that one half of elevator was stuck in one position and the other
was moving in the opposite direction thus acting like an aileron.
Horizontal Stab is cracked and twisted this could have been the result of a crash landing or due to stress with
opposite elevators.
Battery appears ok and is currently being balanced. There was 11.4V left in the battery, all 3 cells had at least 3.6Volts or more.
Receiver appears undamaged but will subject this to a range check before installing in another aircraft.
ESC appears ok. Motor appears to have a bent shaft. New prop is undamaged as was the new cowl.
As luck would have it I have a brand new fuselage and wing for the gunfighter and I will bring this into service now so
Gunfighter is still alive.
Here is some video I have taken of the recovered plane.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBfJ89bQ1I8[/youtube]
Paul
As mentioned in the "flying this week" thread a
lady from Mimosa Avenue rang me this morning to say she had found it.
When I first looked at it after picking up, I thought that there did not appear
to be much damage done. However, on closer inspection I have found a few
problems that may have lead to the crash.
The connecting piece between the left and right elevators is broken and hinges are loose.
Prior to loss, I was noticing that aircraft was climbing and hard down elevator was only just
keeping plane level. Attempts to turn aircraft also resulted in plane going into a spiral which could only
be stopped by attempting to turn in opposite direction.
I believe that what was actually happening was that one half of elevator was stuck in one position and the other
was moving in the opposite direction thus acting like an aileron.
Horizontal Stab is cracked and twisted this could have been the result of a crash landing or due to stress with
opposite elevators.
Battery appears ok and is currently being balanced. There was 11.4V left in the battery, all 3 cells had at least 3.6Volts or more.
Receiver appears undamaged but will subject this to a range check before installing in another aircraft.
ESC appears ok. Motor appears to have a bent shaft. New prop is undamaged as was the new cowl.
As luck would have it I have a brand new fuselage and wing for the gunfighter and I will bring this into service now so
Gunfighter is still alive.
Here is some video I have taken of the recovered plane.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBfJ89bQ1I8[/youtube]
Paul
29-03-2010, 09:06 PM
29-03-2010, 10:16 PM
Great recovery, and also for the pilot hanging in there to the end and not bailing.
Damage looks minimal, very lucky paul.
Steve
P.s http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mini-DV-DVR-Spy- ... 2c53bbaea9
Damage looks minimal, very lucky paul.
Steve
P.s http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mini-DV-DVR-Spy- ... 2c53bbaea9
06-04-2010, 04:45 PM
Looks like a lot of fun...
I finally bought my first edf last night.
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh ... duct=10716
Been looking around trying to decide on what to buy.
Thought his one might be ok as an introduction to edf.
Once I've got a bit used to flying it I'll then go for something
a bit faster.
Paul
I finally bought my first edf last night.
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh ... duct=10716
Been looking around trying to decide on what to buy.
Thought his one might be ok as an introduction to edf.
Once I've got a bit used to flying it I'll then go for something
a bit faster.
Paul
06-04-2010, 05:16 PM
Very Nice Looking Edf, They must be The New lot That have Come in.
Not Sure Though they all say with 1300ma 3s, i would hope putting in a 2200ma 3s with not effect to much cg though it may.
Let me Know as i have a couple 1300ma 3s laying around http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh ... oduct=9493 can bring when you maiden.
THE EDF CRAZE IS UPON US
Steve
Not Sure Though they all say with 1300ma 3s, i would hope putting in a 2200ma 3s with not effect to much cg though it may.
Let me Know as i have a couple 1300ma 3s laying around http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh ... oduct=9493 can bring when you maiden.
THE EDF CRAZE IS UPON US
Steve
06-04-2010, 10:58 PM
Thanks Steve.
Will have to wait until it arrives and see what's required to fit bigger battery.
According to HK battery compartment only 90x30x22mm.
will need to see if I can change that.
Paul
Will have to wait until it arrives and see what's required to fit bigger battery.
According to HK battery compartment only 90x30x22mm.
will need to see if I can change that.
Paul
10-04-2010, 04:24 PM
11-04-2010, 12:40 AM
19-04-2010, 05:07 PM
Seeing as I was stupid and forgot to press the record
button when Darren maidened the L39 I don't have any
video of it's first flight.
ops:
Pity too, as Darren made a great landing at the end.
Anyway all is not lost, here is it's second flight, this time
we have Kev at the controls.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PrsLX87LAQ[/youtube]
I'm very happy for my first edf
Paul
button when Darren maidened the L39 I don't have any
video of it's first flight.
ops: Pity too, as Darren made a great landing at the end.
Anyway all is not lost, here is it's second flight, this time
we have Kev at the controls.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PrsLX87LAQ[/youtube]
I'm very happy for my first edf
Paul
19-04-2010, 08:35 PM
hey thats a mighty fine aviator at the controls there!
01-05-2010, 12:44 PM
Here is some video I took last weekend of
Kieran's Katana maiden flight.
Looks like you have another good one there Kizza.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IMSmpBZ_dQ[/youtube]
Paul
Kieran's Katana maiden flight.
Looks like you have another good one there Kizza.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IMSmpBZ_dQ[/youtube]
Paul
02-05-2010, 09:42 PM
kizza42 Wrote:Wow, looks good although I can't see what really went wrong there, that was a text book climb out although it does seem a tad lacking in grunt!
Yes Kierran It Did Lack A bit Of Grunt i needed to slide the Throttle Trim Up To Max To Give It A Bit More Power. For Some Reason The Esc Is Setup Like That From Factory. And Also I lowered The Throttle A Bit To Early As Instructed.
As That Was My First Real Flight Ever With Any Type Of Plan I Have Only been practicing On Simulator
. And its a bit different in real life than with the simulater. Next Time I Will Try It With a 14.8v 2200 Mha Lipo Battery Instead Of The 11.1v 1800 Mha That Came With Kit.Have A Great Day
03-05-2010, 04:02 PM
03-05-2010, 06:41 PM
nice work steve, when you cruise past and pull vertical she climbs with pace... i love it... 
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