Thats a great tip Jason...... All you novice 3D pilots take note. This is the best way to tune you aircraft for well balanced 3D flight.

The cut out being off centre and to the right is standard on any good quality airframe Pete. It applies thrust down and to the right to compensate for throttle and torque. You will notice when you bo...

The G46 on 5S will pull the wings off it mate..... yeeeeehaaaa. I run a 13 x8 prop on my PC9 that draws just over 70 amps. With the Decathalon I recon a 12 x 10 or 12 x 9 would be a tractor and keep...

Told you so.... Retail store my arse... Why burn the fuel and waste half a day going down there when it costs less to order online and it comes to you. Nice example Steve. I almost ordered one of t...

Yes thats right Paul But this is a RETAIL store, so it will be very interesting to see how the shelf pricing compares to the net. Gazz

I dont understand why HK would want to open a store up down there. I used to live 2 blocks from Vaggs Hobbies and the Shire is not exactly booming with RC clubs. Personally I think they stuffed up bi...

Now here's a great idea !!! Maybe they could get a warhouse/shop in TUCKS RD TOONGABBIE. I recon that would be awsome. Certainly is central enough. We would probably even let them be affiliated with ...

HO-LY SHIT MICKEY... that thing boogies. Very nice work.

I would have come along ... but a few days notice isn't enough... sorry guys!

Of course it would.... right up until the foam caught fire.... then it would be anything but cool............ get it! Looks like a sweet ride though Steve.... its on my HK wishlist already[hr] S...

Very Nice !!!!!!

I agree with Steve 100% I have not owned the Durafly or the Dynam but I have flown both of them on a number of occasions, particularly with maidens to help nervous pilots with their first flight and ...

The old school general rule of thumb was to learn on a high wing aircraft they have a natural self leveling effect because of the high wing and slight dihedral, but that is old school, there are a wid...

Where did you get the scale? That sounds like its just in the right range.

This is the one I am probably putting in my HK Viper http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=21144 I would really like to put this one in http://www.extremerc.com.au/es...

The 2.4 kgs of thrust is the one that does it for me, plus the lighter battery pack will give a lot better performance. EDF's are a lot more weight sensative than prop driven aircraft, so if you are ...

I agree with Steve, if you want any EDF to have decent hand launch performance you gotta up the S rating and get some serious ponies under the bonnet.... or to coin an old performance phrase... YEEE...

Hey Steve, If you are running low on profanities, I am more than happy to sling you a couple... I've got shitloads!!!

I had a similar smaller version and once it had some air speed it was magic, but they do not like you trying to fly them slowly at all... and by slowly I mean under about 80 kmph. Unless it has gobs ...

As Kieran said, your plugs are a personal choise thing. And I personally think Deans are crap. I use bullets on everything because they are so easy to solder and the design assures you will NEVER ge...

I've only been flying for just over 3 years. I have owned well over 30 aircraft, I have sold at least 8, crashed 6 (only 3 were my fault)and have 3 still in unopened boxes in my Hanger closet, I am ...

Looks OK Steve.... Whats the story with the micro pilots. Seriously ..... what is it with these from HK. Have they looked at the other major competitors products... or are they just too stupid to do ...

Hello once again from Gazza's Aviation Here is the link to Part 2 of my Jet Teng L39 build http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ32_YaJ8oc&feature=channel_video_title Hope you find it interesting Gazz

Thanks heaps Paul, very helpful info and pics, cheers mate. Gazz

Hi Paul I would appreciate it if you could take a few pics of your fan installation and drop them on this post. I am up to the final stages now and would like to see how you and Darren have mounted ...

Same as any motor Rob. Depending on the current draw but I use bullets. The Stumax 90 I am currently installing in my L39 draws a little over 100amps but the manufacturer recommends 4 mm bullets, I q...

Howdy Expensive EDF Enthusiasts I have just posted a video on Utube, hopfully helping anyone who is building a Jet Teng model, obviously with the emphasis on an L39. I will add to my mini documentar...

Hi Paul How is the L 39 build going, from the look of things on the club forum you have a very busy time ahead of you with all of these airliners etc. Just thought I would make you aware of somethin...

Hey Paul Did you get over to Darrens on the weekend and if so what were Darrens suggestions re mounting the turbine, my best guess is that the thing has to be epoxied (hysol) in on fixed rails in the...

O'well looks like I will be doing a bit of in flight trimmimg then, I have ordered 8 of the suckers and they are on the way. My mistake I thought that the MG 555's were digital, I've got 5 of them in ...

Whats wrong with the Turnigy MG 555's Kieran?

Buy one and test it yourself Paul, I cant really speak from vast experience, but I bought a top of the line digital Bluebird retract servo for my Trex600 Airwolf, with 12 kg of torque, it wasn't cheap...

I ordered my servos this afternoon. I have been looking at a number of options but decieded to go for these http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8956__Turnigy_555MG_Slim_Wing_Servo_Metal_Gear...

Hi Paul and Kevin and anyone else tuning in. I thought I would start a thread so we can discuss ideas and equipment options for the 3 big EDF jets we are all about to start building. OK I'll start...

I agree, guys, great idea but I dont think we would have a hope in hades getting approval for that.

If you wanted to go a step further Drew, We could host Build/Repair workshops for anyone that is new to RC that is happy to part with a few dollars to get asistance from people with years of RC exper...

Im certainly no expert mate but would be more than happy to help out.

That's great news Frank, glad to hear it all when smoothly you got the bugs ironed out and you enjoyed all your flights... but the best news is that you took it home in one piece ;)

I didn't see any mention of "air out" holes Frank, don't forget to put a hole about 8mm in diameter down toward the tail on the underside of the fuse to let the air flow. There is no point in putting ...

I don't have one on mine,I am pretty sure none of the other guys run them either. The short 2 blade prop doesn't give any issues. Frank and Steve to touch'n'goes all the time and I am not aware of any...

Nice job Frank. That will look pretty "ken good it air.

I've got a AR6115 in my Minimoa glider and that sucker has been that far away I wasn't sure which way it was going and never had any isues with brown outs, on the other hand I've got a few AR500's in...

John Here is the link to the retracts I installed in the Rare Bear http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=23483

No problem at all John, might catch up next weekend!

I would hazzard a guess that Indolingo has a set up problem with his Rare Bear. The aircraft is very C of G sensative and if your set it up how HK suggest it is very tail heavy and a pig to fly. I had...

The HK 1400mm Rare Bear is not an FMS airframe Jason. I've been doing a heap of research myself and the only thing I can find that looks close is the HK 1600mm P51 Mustang prop, but as I dont know th...

I tried mine on a both a 4000 and 5000 during initial flight testing and found that the 5000 ruined the flight performance. I fly mine on a Zippy compact 4000 and it isn't a pylon racer but it sure is...

Its no speed demon, I recon the prop is about a 13 x 6 or thereabouts, so its not all that quick, its just got gobs of power. The prop actually makes the coolest sound at about half throttle but it c...

More than likely!

Finally got the replacement retracts from HK, they were pretty good actually its is just the backwards and forwards communication that slows things down. Anyway... forcast for tomorrow afternoon is g...