RPG Owners - Page 3

imsofaman · Jul 03, 2009, 11:40 AM

Len'
Wow! Lots of information that I as well as everyone here can surly use! Thanks so much. I have one pack I made last year of the A123 cells. I can put that in my Speedy Bee and go unlimited vertical! I have a AXI 2826-12 in that with a Master Airscrew 11x7. The thrust is unreal!

OK...off to play with my own RPG in the basement. Making a pilot and the such.

Cheers!

Dave

Mud Duck Bill · Jul 03, 2009, 11:52 AM

Hey Mike Lighten up a little: Get it ? Anyway I have , I couldn't just give up and I certainly Not making fire wood here. So I weighted what I had and it came in @ .16 Lb then I weighed the cut outs @.12 LB what is left is @.04 Lb.that is over 1/2 gone. and Still Strong As Ever. I think I'm back on track.
OK enough for one day Time to go drink some beer and watch some fireworks.HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

OH BOY stuck my foot in my mouth again.SORRY CHAPS P.S. Tip of the day . Take the cap off the C.A. before positioning the parts and don't try to pull it off with your teeth

Boneswamped · Jul 03, 2009, 12:32 PM

Hi Bill,
It certainly LOOKS Cool! You did a nice job with the Swiss Cheese treatment.

After reading what Len wrote..I may have spoken too soon, seems as though a small bit of extra weight might not have been such a big deal after all. In any event, those holes look good, you should consider transparent covering to showcase your work.

Regards,
-Mike

Norfolk Flyer · Jul 03, 2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mud Duck Bill

Hey Mike Lighten up a little: Get it ? Anyway I have , I couldn't just give up and I certainly Not making fire wood here. So I weighted what I had and it came in @ .16 Lb then I weighed the cut outs @.12 LB what is left is @.04 Lb.that is over 1/2 gone. and Still Strong As Ever. I think I'm back on track.

Hi Bill,
Ten out of ten for innovation, but are you sure about your figures there? If you started with 0.16 and ended up with .04 you have removed 75% of it. 75% remaining seems more likely.

Regards
John

Mud Duck Bill · Jul 03, 2009, 03:25 PM

Could be John Math was not my strong suit in school But I did like wood shop !!
1 And 3 little marks you get the picture. Later Guys Bill

SafeLandings · Jul 03, 2009, 04:21 PM

Bill,
That small 5mm balsa piece is the infill for the rear of the fin..at the top, it is sandwhiched between the triangular section.

Regards Rich

Mud Duck Bill · Jul 03, 2009, 04:36 PM

got it. Thanks Rich. coming along nicely Bill Whoa are they lightening holes I see.

imsofaman · Jul 03, 2009, 04:47 PM

Looking Great Bill!!!!

jodini · Jul 04, 2009, 12:08 AM

Bill, I think you'll be fine. It looks great! Keep going!

SafeLandings · Jul 05, 2009, 02:10 PM

Heres my friend Martin flying his RPG today...I trimmed it for him and he had a play on sticks before this flight. This flight is his first full autogyro flight ever so I think he did pretty well and it was a pleasure to watch.

Regards Rich

Pusher Autrogyro,,,pilots first flight with a model!! (2 min 50 sec)

PeterO_UK · Jul 05, 2009, 03:35 PM

Congratulations to Martin

You'll soon be flying a mass RPG formation at your field

PeterO_UK

imsofaman · Jul 05, 2009, 03:52 PM

Martin....as Rich said, the autogyros are very adictive! LOL! So much fun to fly. For a first flight with an autogyro....you did VERY well!

Good luck in your future flights!

Dave

PeterO_UK · Jul 05, 2009, 05:40 PM

Listening to the "post flight de-brief" I would agree with reduced servo throws and a bit less expo. It looked like the expo and high rates combined to sometimes suddenly cause larger than required/expected rotor movement.

PeterO_UK

Boneswamped · Jul 05, 2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterO_UK

Congratulations to Martin

You'll soon be flying a mass RPG formation at your field

PeterO_UK

Peter,
Have you finally begun construction on an RPG, or have your electronic experiments/projects kept you from it? Saw your posts here in the "RPG Owners" thread and I was hopeful you might be one now.

Regards,
-Mike

Mud Duck Bill · Jul 05, 2009, 09:10 PM

Great Job Martin: I hope I am that relaxed on my first flight Bill

Jul 03, 2009, 11:52 AM	#32
Mud Duck Bill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Up State New York , USA Posts: 155	Hey Mike Lighten up a little: Get it ? Anyway I have , I couldn't just give up and I certainly Not making fire wood here. So I weighted what I had and it came in @ .16 Lb then I weighed the cut outs @.12 LB what is left is @.04 Lb.that is over 1/2 gone. and Still Strong As Ever. I think I'm back on track. OK enough for one day Time to go drink some beer and watch some fireworks.HAPPY 4TH OF JULY OH BOY stuck my foot in my mouth again.SORRY CHAPS P.S. Tip of the day . Take the cap off the C.A. before positioning the parts and don't try to pull it off with your teeth Attached Thumbnails Before 71.0 KB · Views: 51 After , Rich is not the only one that can make saw dust!! 69.7 KB · Views: 64 Q ?? See the piece in front of the pipe 5mm balsa where does that go? 65.1 KB · Views: 59 Last edited by Mud Duck Bill; Jul 03, 2009 at 03:20 PM.

Jul 03, 2009, 04:21 PM	#36
SafeLandings Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stourport on Severn ,Worcestershire, United Kingdom Posts: 2,137	Bill, That small 5mm balsa piece is the infill for the rear of the fin..at the top, it is sandwhiched between the triangular section. Regards Rich Attached Thumbnails 66.2 KB · Views: 45 46.7 KB · Views: 43 48.8 KB · Views: 58

Jul 03, 2009, 11:40 AM	#31
imsofaman Viva Juan De La Cierva Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,816	Len' Wow! Lots of information that I as well as everyone here can surly use! Thanks so much. I have one pack I made last year of the A123 cells. I can put that in my Speedy Bee and go unlimited vertical! I have a AXI 2826-12 in that with a Master Airscrew 11x7. The thrust is unreal! OK...off to play with my own RPG in the basement. Making a pilot and the such. Cheers! Dave

Jul 03, 2009, 12:32 PM	#33
Boneswamped Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DeRidder LA. Posts: 875	Hi Bill, It certainly LOOKS Cool! You did a nice job with the Swiss Cheese treatment. After reading what Len wrote..I may have spoken too soon, seems as though a small bit of extra weight might not have been such a big deal after all. In any event, those holes look good, you should consider transparent covering to showcase your work. Regards, -Mike

Jul 03, 2009, 03:25 PM	#35
Mud Duck Bill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Up State New York , USA Posts: 155	Could be John Math was not my strong suit in school But I did like wood shop !! 1 And 3 little marks you get the picture. Later Guys Bill

Jul 03, 2009, 04:36 PM	#37
Mud Duck Bill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Up State New York , USA Posts: 155	got it. Thanks Rich. coming along nicely Bill Whoa are they lightening holes I see.

Jul 03, 2009, 04:47 PM	#38
imsofaman Viva Juan De La Cierva Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,816	Looking Great Bill!!!!

Jul 04, 2009, 12:08 AM	#39
jodini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Omaha Millard, Nebraska, United States Posts: 1,397	Bill, I think you'll be fine. It looks great! Keep going!

Jul 05, 2009, 03:35 PM	#41
PeterO_UK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,375	Congratulations to Martin You'll soon be flying a mass RPG formation at your field PeterO_UK

Jul 05, 2009, 03:52 PM	#42
imsofaman Viva Juan De La Cierva Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,816	Martin....as Rich said, the autogyros are very adictive! LOL! So much fun to fly. For a first flight with an autogyro....you did VERY well! Good luck in your future flights! Dave

Jul 05, 2009, 05:40 PM	#43
PeterO_UK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,375	Listening to the "post flight de-brief" I would agree with reduced servo throws and a bit less expo. It looked like the expo and high rates combined to sometimes suddenly cause larger than required/expected rotor movement. PeterO_UK

Jul 05, 2009, 09:10 PM	#45
Mud Duck Bill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Up State New York , USA Posts: 155	Great Job Martin: I hope I am that relaxed on my first flight Bill