Sig Rascal 110 [Archive] - Page 3

king_arthur

Mar 26, 2009, 08:06 PM

What a difference the flaps made. Flew her for 2 hours along with several club members and they were all amazed at how well she flew. Even with the added weight there were no performance issues. She never flew better...... well until I applied too much power on takeoff and she torqued rolled hard to the right when she broke ground and now she is no more. I will miss her.

SteveR

Mar 26, 2009, 08:25 PM

Yikes! Very, very sorry to hear the sad news.

Steve

TRWXXA

Mar 26, 2009, 08:34 PM

She never flew better...... well until I applied too much power on takeoff and she torqued rolled hard to the right when she broke ground and now she is no more. I will miss her.Not to nit-pick in your moment of grief, but I think if it had torque rolled it would have gone to the left.

mewert

Mar 26, 2009, 08:37 PM

King Arthur, sorry to hear the bad news. Do you think the crash was due to the flaps down or something. I wouldn't want to cause the same to mine if I add the flaps.

Thanks, Mark

king_arthur

Mar 26, 2009, 10:03 PM

The flaps were up and bot the flaps and ailerons, vertical and horizontal stabs along with control surfaces are in tact. Wings are mostly in tack. shredded the leading edge close to the center of the right wing and ripped the center support out of the right wing. Ripped the enge and firewall off and the landing gear is ripped off. Wing struts took like bananas. As far as a torque roll, the guy standing next to me who has many years experience said that is what it looked like happened. If that is not it the whatever. I was on the stick and I screwed up. End of story. When the shock goes away I will fish through the rubble and see what is salvageable.

BrianSmith

Mar 26, 2009, 10:18 PM

Well Phooey to that!!! Sorry buddie. Brian

The flaps were up and bot the flaps and ailerons, vertical and horizontal stabs along with control surfaces are in tact. Wings are mostly in tack. shredded the leading edge close to the center of the right wing and ripped the center support out of the right wing. Ripped the enge and firewall off and the landing gear is ripped off. Wing struts took like bananas. As far as a torque roll, the guy standing next to me who has many years experience said that is what it looked like happened. If that is not it the whatever. I was on the stick and I screwed up. End of story. When the shock goes away I will fish through the rubble and see what is salvageable.

king_arthur

Mar 27, 2009, 04:38 AM

Well I looked her over real good last night since I couldn't sleep anyway and it looks much worst than it is. Most things were simply sheared or just broke loose from the impact. The phoenix will rise.

king_arthur

Mar 27, 2009, 01:06 PM

I just got back after having a review with the club safety officer and the 2 primary instructors. They were all there at the field and saw what happened. We reached a concenses that the cause was pilot error. Well I knew that. We had a gusty wind blowing directly across the field. It was blowing from east to west. I was taking off towards the south. I failed to hold the left wing down and as the plane left the ground a strong gust got under the left wing rolling her up on the right wing tip and turning her directly down wind. At that point I had near 0 airspeed with the wind at my tail and lost all lift and control. The rest is history. To add salt to the wound the wind sock pole was directly in my flight path and that is what did the most damage.

Camel Tow

Mar 30, 2009, 02:11 PM

Just purchased a new blue 110, that should be here before the end of the week :)
Gonna power her up on a Hacker A60-22s on 10s 5000.
What size props/spinners are you guys running?
thanks Jim

Camel Tow

Apr 02, 2009, 03:49 PM

Hey, the guy in the big Brown truck just dropped off a very large box.
There was a large Blue plane with eliptical wings inside. :D

mewert

Apr 02, 2009, 04:31 PM

Aw shucks, they had the wrong address on it! :( :( :(

Camel Tow

Apr 03, 2009, 07:52 PM

Just purchased a new blue 110, that should be here before the end of the week :)
Gonna power her up on a Hacker A60-22s on 10s 5000.
What size props/spinners are you guys running?
thanks Jim

Hey, the guy in the big Brown truck just dropped off a very large box.
There was a large Blue plane with eliptical wings inside. :D

So did you guys stop working on and flying these planes the week I bought mine? :(

mewert

Apr 03, 2009, 09:02 PM

Heck no, I wore the covering out on my #1 and I'm working on recovering it right now. Will be posting a few pics when its done. My #2 will have a fabric and dope finish on it later this year. I have another OS 160 twin in the box waiting for it. So, I'm hardly done with my Rascals. These planes fly so good, I'm makin sure I always have at least one on hand.
Don't be shy about posting some build pics of your BIG BLUE RASCAL.....

Johnny Crash 4

Apr 04, 2009, 08:52 PM

I gotta a question that ive been pondering...is it possible to fly the rascal 110 without the wing struts or would you fold the wings on a pull up from a dive type situation?...I just ask because I was flying it today and I had the left one come off the plane and was hanging from the wing. Soon as i noticed what happend i cut throttle and babied it to a lower altitude and came around for approach. Then i was worried about piling the strut into the ground and shooting it through the wing. Thank god that didnt happen and landing went uneventfull. But needless to say i dont want this to happen again. Was i flippin out for no reason or does the rascal really require the struts? And one other thing...i dont see really anyone thats running the engine i am. Im runnin a Zenoah G38 2 stroke. Lets just say i got the power to do what i want and then some. Couple days ago it thought it was a yak.
I hovered and pulled out of it without missing a beat. :eek:

SteveR

Apr 04, 2009, 09:09 PM

Johnny, I guarantee a crash if you fly that bird sans struts. After you've finished messing about that G38, strap on a DA-50 if you really want to have some fun!

Johnny Crash 4

Apr 04, 2009, 10:00 PM

Thanks for the info..im sure you saved the 110 somewere along the line. :D
I was really debating on trying it without the stuts...I woulda been :censored:

Camel Tow

Apr 04, 2009, 10:27 PM

I was really debating on trying it without the stuts...I woulda been :censored:

Why?
What would make you want to try to fly it without the wing struts? :confused:

Johnny Crash 4

Apr 04, 2009, 11:26 PM

Well for some reason i cant get the struts to stay in place. Im know im getting the screws tight enough. Just some reason the strut screws are working themselfs out in flight. i dont want to make them so i cant get them out due to storage and transport..any suggestions? One more question i have is i have a zenoah G62 Im trying to figure out the mix ratio for it. I got 2 or 3 people all telling me different things. One says its 25: 1 Another says its 32:1 and finally there is 40:1..does anyone know for sure?

BrianSmith

Apr 05, 2009, 06:48 AM

How I tightned up the bolts on my Rascal. YMMV.. I took metal bolts with an allen head. I put a lot of CA on them and screwed them in. When the thick CA dried good I backed the metal bolts out. Let it dry a bit longer. Then I use plastic bolts when I fly the Rascal. They are tight, but never back out.
G62?? Do you mean a G26?? I have a G26 in mine. I have flown a number of G26,s. About any 2 cycle oil will do. Start with 32:1. for a gal, then I switch to 50:1 You'll get an oil war started if you ask which is best.. :D. I use Pennzoil Outdoor made for aircooled 2 cycle motors. You can't go wrong. For a couple years after break-in I used the small packets of Opti 2 from the lawn and garden store. It worked great in my motors. I hope that is helpful. Brian
PS same oil mix for a G62 if that is what your asking?? Brian

.Well for some reason i cant get the struts to stay in place. Im know im getting the screws tight enough. Just some reason the strut screws are working themselfs out in flight. i dont want to make them so i cant get them out due to storage and transport..any suggestions? One more question i have is i have a zenoah G62 Im trying to figure out the mix ratio for it. I got 2 or 3 people all telling me different things. One says its 25: 1 Another says its 32:1 and finally there is 40:1..does anyone know for sure?

Camel Tow

Apr 05, 2009, 09:58 AM

Well for some reason i cant get the struts to stay in place.

Lock washers - (should have been included w/the kit but you can get some at Ace).

So I was asking about electric motor and prop combos and got zero replies.
(any of you have an electric Rascal 110?) thanks Jim

Johnny Crash 4

Apr 05, 2009, 03:54 PM

Thanks for the info brian..But to answer your question the rascal is running a Zenoah G38 and i have a 30% edge 540t that im running the the G62 in.

BrianSmith

Apr 06, 2009, 11:40 AM

At our last Giant Scale fly-in a gent was here with a Rascal 110 electrified. He got some nice "long" flights and it seemed to have plenty of power. I was thinking of another Rascal to duplicate his set up untill I ask him how much the batteries & motor cost for that set up. WOW!! Changed my mind. :D Brian

Lock washers - (should have been included w/the kit but you can get some at Ace).

So I was asking about electric motor and prop combos and got zero replies.
(any of you have an electric Rascal 110?) thanks Jim

UltraBob

Apr 06, 2009, 12:01 PM

Jim,

There's quite a few Rascal 110's converted to electric. This thread will give you some ideas as to different set ups, etc.

Bob

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=685836&highlight=sig+rascal+110

Camel Tow

Apr 06, 2009, 12:32 PM

I was thinking of another Rascal to duplicate his set up untill I ask him how much the batteries & motor cost for that set up. WOW!! Changed my mind. :D Brian

So how much, please tell?

I know you can get a new quality Hacker A60-20s for $175 .00
I know you can get a new CC HV85 high voltage esc for $150.00
That's only $325 (and a lot less if you go with Turnigy, etc)
Saito 150 w/muffler is $425

Lipos and Fuel -

you can purchase two nib Zippy-H 5s1p5000 for $110e, run 10s, and get several hundred flights.
(and these are NOT junk lipos, the high amp 3d heli guys rave about these lipos).

$30 bucks for a gal of nitro + windex and paper towels :rolleyes:

Your friend may have paid a fortune for his e-conversion 3 or 4 years ago, but the prices have DRASTICALLY dropped over the last 3 years and it's not as expensive NOW as your friend made it out to be.

And as you already know, an E plane starts on the first try, everytime ;)

skyjet

Apr 06, 2009, 07:39 PM

I thought I would share my electric Rascal 110 set up. I have set it up with all Turnigy electronics and Zippy batteries to keep the cost down. I made the conversion last September and it far out performs the G-26 that I removed from it. I have an extra fuselage that I'm in the process of putting floats on and use the same power system on it. All of the electronics were ordered from www.hobbycity.com .

HXT 63-74 200kv Brushless Outrunner $55.35
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=3890
This motor is listed as a HXT motor but it comes as a Turnigy C6374-200

TURNIGY Sentilon100A HV 5-12S BESC (Ver4) $99.00
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4691

ZIPPY-H 5000mAh 6S1P 20-30C Lipoly Pack $126.69 each
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6353
I run two of these batteries in series for a 12 cell set up.

Of course there are shipping costs. They very depending on the order. If everything is in stock and you use their EMS shipping you will get your order in 5 to 7 days. If you order anything that is not in stock they will hold the whole order until everything is in stock.

I get 10 minutes flight time very comfortably. I have after a high speed pass flow strait up to 2500 feet checking the altitude with a data logger. At that altitude it looks extremely small.

I have also used this same set up with a Hangar 9, 1/4 scale cub with great results.

I have sold the two G26 engines that I had on these two airplanes.

My electric Rascal weighs 16lbs even. It is 6 onces heavier the it was with the G26 and a full 20 once fuel tank.

I'm using APC 20 X 10E prop.

The motor states that it is for 3 to 8 cells. but I have not had any problems running it on 12 cells. The motor is so cheap I have a spare just in case I need it.

I hope to have the float Rascal ready for Joe Nall next month. If you come to Joe Nall, come down to the lake and see if I made it.

skyjet

Apr 06, 2009, 08:01 PM

C550Driver,

I found your info about your Rascal conversion and applied a lot of your info to my conversion. I had to make my battery tray end to end using the 6 cell batteries and I kept the separate battery for the receiver. Thanks for posting that valuable information.

BrianSmith

Apr 07, 2009, 04:08 AM

I did "NOT" put CA on the bolts that hold the struts on my Rascal. That was in a Dynaflight Decathlon where the bolts screwed into wood. I would "NOT" suggest you doing that in your Rascal!!! Sorry. It was old age brain fade. Brian

Well for some reason i cant get the struts to stay in place. Im know im getting the screws tight enough. Just some reason the strut screws are working themselfs out in flight. i dont want to make them so i cant get them out due to storage and transport..any suggestions? One more question i have is i have a zenoah G62 Im trying to figure out the mix ratio for it. I got 2 or 3 people all telling me different things. One says its 25: 1 Another says its 32:1 and finally there is 40:1..does anyone know for sure?

Camel Tow

Apr 07, 2009, 12:01 PM

BrianSmith

Apr 07, 2009, 12:37 PM

Good advice. My strut bolts seem to stay tite on my Rascal with a G26. Brian

There is a legitimate reason why god created "lock" washers .......... give them a try people ;)

UltraBob

Apr 07, 2009, 02:59 PM

Skyjet,

You're welcome. Glad it helped. It's great that we can all learn from each other on these forums.

I love my Rascal.

Bob

king_arthur

Apr 07, 2009, 09:08 PM

The wings are back together. The fuselage repairs started tonight. The guy fixing it is amazing at repairs.

Howard L

Apr 08, 2009, 10:05 AM

Question for anyone using an OS Gemini twin 160? Did you lower the fuel tank to more closely get the carb and center of the tank at the same level? If not have you had any bad experiences (engine going lean) during manuevers or while inverted? I have the engine mount ,throtle cable, etc installed and wanted to double check before installing the fuel tank in the standard location. Thanks :D

Howard

menksters

Apr 08, 2009, 06:12 PM

Lock washers - (should have been included w/the kit but you can get some at Ace).

So I was asking about electric motor and prop combos and got zero replies.
(any of you have an electric Rascal 110?) thanks Jim
slow reply cause i don't visit here to often. my rascal is powered by an e-flite 160 outrunner turning a 18x10 prop on a 10s 8000ma pack which delivers 2500 watts at 65 amps. unlimited vertical. mine is blue that i roughed up with 400 grit dry paper. then cut ultracote with pinking sheers for the pinking tape along the ribs applied it then shot the airframe with flat clear lacquer. looks and feels like silk. pretty darn neat. donnie

king_arthur

Apr 09, 2009, 12:42 PM

The fuselage is back together structurally. There is a lot of finish work to do.

olezippi

Apr 09, 2009, 04:22 PM

The fuselage is back together structurally. There is a lot of finish work to do.
Ron,

Lets be a little easier on the ole Rascal this time once you have it all back together :p .

skyjet

Apr 09, 2009, 08:16 PM

slow reply cause i don't visit here to often. my rascal is powered by an e-flite 160 outrunner turning a 18x10 prop on a 10s 8000ma pack which delivers 2500 watts at 65 amps. unlimited vertical.

I was wondering if you have weighed your rascal ready to fly with the batteries installed? Also what "C" rating are the batteries you are using? How much flight time do you get?

Thanks

menksters

Apr 10, 2009, 03:11 PM

I was wondering if you have weighed your rascal ready to fly with the batteries installed? Also what "C" rating are the batteries you are using? How much flight time do you get?

Thanks
mine rtf with the 10s 8000ma packs and the paint work i did rtf's at 14lbs even. c rating of batteries is 20c but as the voltage is so high it is drawing at wot 65amps and wot is something i seldom use. in flight it is drawing average of 45amps. so even at wot i am only running the packs at 7c. flight times are around 14 minutes. batteries are barely warm to the touch and with infrared temp testing barely warm to the touch= 110* fahrenheit. with the power output of this system it approaches unlimited vertical. 3.8 horsepower to be specific. donnie

skyjet

Apr 10, 2009, 08:35 PM

mine rtf with the 10s 8000ma packs and the paint work i did rtf's at 14lbs even. c rating of batteries is 20c but as the voltage is so high it is drawing at wot 65amps and wot is something i seldom use. in flight it is drawing average of 45amps. so even at wot i am only running the packs at 7c. flight times are around 14 minutes. batteries are barely warm to the touch and with infrared temp testing barely warm to the touch= 110* fahrenheit. with the power output of this system it approaches unlimited vertical. 3.8 horsepower to be specific. donnie

Thanks for the info!

My electric set-up is on the bottom of page 15 in this tread. Mine ends up at 16lbs. I wanted to know what your weight was because I'm going to put Sig's floats on mine and they will add another 3lbs and the floats are suppost to be for upto 16lbs. I have a e flght 160, but I don't have the batteries yet. I think I could reduce my weight 1 1/2lbs with your set-up.

Thanks for the response!

menksters

Apr 10, 2009, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the info!

My electric set-up is on the bottom of page 15 in this tread. Mine ends up at 16lbs. I wanted to know what your weight was because I'm going to put Sig's floats on mine and they will add another 3lbs and the floats are suppost to be for upto 16lbs. I have a e flght 160, but I don't have the batteries yet. I think I could reduce my weight 1 1/2lbs with your set-up.

Thanks for the response!
you could save another 1,25 lbs by flying on a pair of 5s 5000ma 30c zippy batteries available from hobby city. these are really great lipo's and they are VERY inexpensive. i have thought about the float thing as well but i fly without the side windows in mine for simple battery access and cooling. have been afraid of water intrusion. even at your projected weight of 19 lbs with an 18x10 prop on your 160 you will still have around 120 watts per pound. regards donnie

skyjet

Apr 11, 2009, 09:45 AM

you could save another 1,25 lbs by flying on a pair of 5s 5000ma 30c zippy batteries available from hobby city. these are really great lipo's and they are VERY inexpensive. i have thought about the float thing as well but i fly without the side windows in mine for simple battery access and cooling. have been afraid of water intrusion. even at your projected weight of 19 lbs with an 18x10 prop on your 160 you will still have around 120 watts per pound. regards donnie

I'm using 6s 5000mah Zippy H batteries in the set-up I have now. Two of those batteries weigh in at 3 1/2lbs. I think if I went with the 160 I would go with a pair of 5s 4000mah Zippy batteries to reduce the weight as much as possible. I'm going to test fly it with the regular landing gear on it first, then I'll put the floats on. I should have the floats on it in a couple of weeks. I want to see if the floats can handle the extra 3lbs before I change my power system. I think with my current system I'll have about 165 watts per pound. I have my side windows installed, but my cowl is wide open because I install my batteries through the firewall.

menksters

Apr 14, 2009, 08:20 AM

I'm using 6s 5000mah Zippy H batteries in the set-up I have now. Two of those batteries weigh in at 3 1/2lbs. I think if I went with the 160 I would go with a pair of 5s 4000mah Zippy batteries to reduce the weight as much as possible. I'm going to test fly it with the regular landing gear on it first, then I'll put the floats on. I should have the floats on it in a couple of weeks. I want to see if the floats can handle the extra 3lbs before I change my power system. I think with my current system I'll have about 165 watts per pound. I have my side windows installed, but my cowl is wide open because I install my batteries through the firewall.
provide you with a very elegant majestic model. please post us all with the results and best wishes. regards, donnie

skyjet

May 10, 2009, 08:21 PM

provide you with a very elegant majestic model. please post us all with the results and best wishes. regards, donnie

Well I did get it maidened last week and I did get a couple minutes of video. I hope to get more video posted in a couple of weeks. The weather has not been too friendly to me. It ended up weighing right at 20 lbs. I had no problem with the weight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVB3S9pKblM

Camel Tow

May 11, 2009, 09:30 AM

Very nicely done skyjet - congradulations - Jim :)

skyjet

May 16, 2009, 06:54 PM

I just got home from Joe Nall. What a GREAT time! Had perfect float flying weather. I flew the float Rascal 4 times on Thursday and another 4 times on Friday. I still don't have any new video yet. I also spent too much money at the venders!

bcjohno

May 22, 2009, 08:59 AM

cadzilla

Jun 28, 2009, 07:35 PM

bcjohno;
Nice looking Rascal. What type of reenforcement did you do to handle the tow ring latch? Have you done any tows yet?
RichK
Powered by Zenoa g38 swinging 18' prop
Electronic Ignition
set up for glider towing

cadzilla

Jun 28, 2009, 07:45 PM

This particular thread has been quite an inspiration; to the point where I bought one "a nice red one Gordo". And an OS 160 twin to fill out the cowl.

Going through the instruction sheet they (Sig) used Hitec HS-545BB servos. The specs on that servo seem light in the torque department.

I'll need to buy a set of servos for this project; so what servos did you use in yours? Were they good enough? What would you recommend if you could do it all over again?

RichK

mewert

Jun 30, 2009, 10:15 PM

I got tired of the stock color scheme and stripped mine down and recovered it. I also deleted the wheel pants and put 6" Cub wheels on. They work very well in the grass. This is what I came up with.

Cadzilla, your going to love your 160 twin. Mine runs so well, I took the on board glow out. Mine starts on one cylinder and then I just light the other side and let it warm up and go. I'm running Powermaster 20/20 fuel.

mewert

Jun 30, 2009, 10:47 PM

Forgot to say I'm using Futaba 9303 metal gear servos. My rudder is up front on pull-pull cable. The elevator servo is in the back with a short 4-40 control rod. I always like to use Rocket City ball links that Nelson sells now. Aielerons are set up to the book. I have had this plane in service for 3 years with no problems. Why change......

cadzilla

Jul 01, 2009, 06:52 AM

I like that color scheme and the big tires. Looks like a bush plane. Was this your seaplane? And thanks for info on servos.
Cadzilla
Forgot to say I'm using Futaba 9303 metal gear servos. My rudder is up front on pull-pull cable. The elevator servo is in the back with a short 4-40 control rod. I always like to use Rocket City ball links that Nelson sells now. Aielerons are set up to the book. I have had this plane in service for 3 years with no problems. Why change......

mewert

Jul 01, 2009, 11:15 AM

Yes, this was on Hangar 9 1/4 Cub floats last year. Our float fly is coming up in august, so I have to get it set up again. Those floats were too lightly built, so will be using Sea Comanders this time.

edwin1

Jul 01, 2009, 11:58 AM

I like the bush wheels. Think I'll do that too. Here's mine after 6 or 7 years of age and 3 recovering jobs. Still my favorite plane after all these years.

Guess I forgot how to insert an image. Hows it done? The 'insert image' icon brings up a window I dont understand.
Edwin

mewert

Jul 01, 2009, 08:01 PM

edwin1, right under this post you will see a blue button "new reply" click on that and then scroll down and click on "manage attatchments", then you can browse to find your picture and upload it. The quick reply does not give you this option.

Mokken

Jul 06, 2009, 03:41 PM

Anyone have an extra Rascal 110 laying around new in box? Or if anyone wants to sell the one the they have, I'm very interested.

Don't feel like waiting till September for them to be available again.

Thanks..

edwin1

Jul 06, 2009, 04:32 PM

Gotcha. This is my rascal, after the third cover job.
Edwin

cadzilla

Jul 06, 2009, 04:34 PM

Try thefind.com
Anyone have an extra Rascal 110 laying around new in box? Or if anyone wants to sell the one the they have, I'm very interested.

Don't feel like waiting till September for them to be available again.

Thanks..

king_arthur

Jul 07, 2009, 02:45 PM

The rebuild is finally complete and she has had her maiden. In addition to the airframe I also lost the crank on the g26ei. I have her all back together and adorned with the new decals from my sponsor. Here are some pics.

cadzilla

Jul 07, 2009, 03:21 PM

Sweet!

bcjohno

Jul 28, 2009, 07:10 AM

bcjohno;
Nice looking Rascal. What type of reenforcement did you do to handle the tow ring latch? Have you done any tows yet?
RichK

Thanks, here is a pic of the tow release. hasn't got much reenforcement. it tows up gliders 4-5mtr nicely. I myself havn't done any tows yet but the previous owner did.

mewert

Jul 28, 2009, 10:30 AM

Hey King Arthur, your Rascal is looking good. I'm going to put the flaps on my next one. How are they working out?

btomlinson

Aug 05, 2009, 08:14 AM

Try thefind.com

Tower and Omni shows all of the Rascal series as discontinued. Anyone have any info ? This is one plane I have always wanted.

I wish there were some plans available for the 110 or something similar. I'm not a big arf person

SteveR

Aug 05, 2009, 09:13 AM

I just checked with SIG and there are no plans to discontinue the Rascal. Periodically they run out of stock but they do expect additional shipments though there isn't a specific target date as yet.

Steve

wrightme

Aug 05, 2009, 10:01 AM

It looks like Tower is not carrying them anymore.

SteveR

Aug 05, 2009, 10:58 AM

It's because SIG cannot commit to a delivery date.

Old Fart

Aug 24, 2009, 06:02 PM

Last time I talked with SIG they were expecting some stuff to come in around October (I have a cowl for my Mayhem 40 on order), hopefully then.

I really think the blue/white one would make a nice home for my G26 :)

king_arthur

Aug 29, 2009, 11:02 AM

I got the same story from SIG.... October but no clue what is coming.

The Flaps work great. I had the reciever battery run out of juice a few weeks back because I'm not smart enough to know 2+ hours of flight on 1 charge is enough. Took out the landing gear mount block and destroyed the nose. Cut everything off forward of the wind shield and started over. Flew her Sunday 8/23 and then my sponsor did a professional quality video tap on Thursday 8/27 for their in-house closed TV. It will however be posted on a facebook group and I am trying to get it on YouTube. I am also trying to find someone to design and kit something like the Rascal maybe even in the 50cc size. I'll keep you guys posted how it works out.

SteveR

Aug 29, 2009, 11:13 AM

King...a DA-50 fits nicely in the Rascal with a slight lengthening to the nose, no big deal.

Steve

mewert

Sep 14, 2009, 12:45 AM

I was thinking of designing a little bigger Rascal in the 13-14 foot range. The hardest part will be plotting the rib templates, but shouldn't be too tough. I have some broken wing parts I scavenged from other guys that I can disect. My present Rascal flys very well on a 160 twin FS so the bigger version should be a good home for my 300 twin FS.

SteveR

Sep 14, 2009, 05:43 AM

Mewert...put me down for a 13-14' Rascal short kit!

Steve

edwin1

Sep 14, 2009, 07:42 AM

I'd be interested in those plans too.

I recently put an rcgf 20cc in mine. Flys it pretty good, but put me over a weight limit so I cannot thermal anymore. Knife edge is ok but it drops the nose a bit. I'm going to take it off when its broke in and put it on another plane. Then put my saito 120 back on the rascal. Much more my flying style and nice and quiet.
Edwin