Aerotow-West - Page 5

MadCap231ex · Oct 24, 2009, 02:43 AM

I am hoping to get time to build our 3W test stand Monday or Tuesday. I am currently spending time getting CAD drawing's complete for all the engine and canister mounting bits. I built two 6 volt ignition packs today; one 3300mAh, the other a 3900mAh.

Really look forward to getting my hands on the Pilatus!

Matt

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Originally Posted by rocketman47

Should be another week or two on the delivery of our Porter tug. Matt took the 3W home to start building an engine test stand rather than getting to know the 106 while mounted on the Pilatus.. I have a BME 26x10 wood two blade that we'll be running on the motor initially. I am ordering a 24x12 Mejzlik three blade that will give the PC6 a little more scale appearance(considering the fact that we may not be able to use the cowl..)

Randy

rocketman47 · Oct 24, 2009, 02:58 PM

Cool Matt! I really appreciate you taking on this project. See you tomorrow at the field. Are you ready to drag the little Fox around the sky?!

Randy

MadCap231ex · Oct 25, 2009, 06:03 PM

Pretty cool towing the Fox with your Cub today. I can't wait until we can use the Kadet - major elevation my friend!

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Originally Posted by rocketman47

Cool Matt! I really appreciate you taking on this project. See you tomorrow at the field. Are you ready to drag the little Fox around the sky?!

Randy

birdofplay · Oct 25, 2009, 07:04 PM

A photo of my Porter from another thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attac...mentid=2837611

we're working on a Colibri flying wing too
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1131450

rocketman47 · Oct 25, 2009, 07:07 PM

Well as Matt said, Today we towed my Windrider Fox with my HZ Supercub! Matt did a fine job with his first crack at being a tug pilot!

The Fox flies like the cheap piece of crap that it is. So considering that, we did a pretty good job keeping things lined up.. Sorry, no pics. Kinda hard to fly and take photos at the same time!

Next up. The Kadet Sr. and the Cularis.. And then the Porter!

Randy

birdofplay · Oct 25, 2009, 08:40 PM

Not to worry first timers.

Paul and I have NOT managed a good turn yet ! :>}

But he gets plenty of altitude with straight out tows of my Electric Pegasus.

It's like water skiing !
Slow tug turning with glider hanging to the outside of the turn.
Either a gentle roll to outside or an opposite rudder skid keeping wings level.
Or whatever works for you.

TRISME · Oct 25, 2009, 10:05 PM

I second the slight bit of opposite rudder in turns. If the tug turns too tight, it helps to keep the line from slacking and turning into a shock cord.
Tom

MadCap231ex · Oct 26, 2009, 09:57 PM

Well scratch the test stand tonight - had to go to work!
Try tomorrow.

Glad to hear the PP is couple weeks out.

Matt

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Originally Posted by rocketman47

Cool Matt! I really appreciate you taking on this project. See you tomorrow at the field. Are you ready to drag the little Fox around the sky?!

Randy

MadCap231ex · Oct 26, 2009, 10:00 PM

What we need is a good helmet cam!
Randy, you can wear it duct-taped to your head because you're taller.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketman47

Well as Matt said, Today we towed my Windrider Fox with my HZ Supercub! Matt did a fine job with his first crack at being a tug pilot!

The Fox flies like the cheap piece of crap that it is. So considering that, we did a pretty good job keeping things lined up.. Sorry, no pics. Kinda hard to fly and take photos at the same time!

Next up. The Kadet Sr. and the Cularis.. And then the Porter!

Randy

birdofplay · Oct 26, 2009, 10:13 PM

Small Cam ?

Look thru this thread

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1115052

got mine here

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:AAQ:US:1123

rocketman47 · Oct 26, 2009, 10:30 PM

Neat little cam! I had I have had an ST Labs 5n1 edvr for about five years now. the little lipo finally went feet up. I cannot find a replacement anywhere locally. Time for a new unit. I will considwer the little "keychain" cam for sure. There are also other little cameras available on ebay.

Anyway, here's a clip I shot a couple years ago from my DAW Ka6.

Randy

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...5877304394994#

rocketman47 · Oct 28, 2009, 10:20 AM

Hey Matt. Are you going to do one?!

BTW. Besides doing all the building, Matt is also providing all the airborne electronics(servos, RX, batteries)for this project. I could not do this, without his help and expertise!

Randy

MadCap231ex · Oct 29, 2009, 11:17 PM

Well here is the 3w with the prop mounted, balanced, and ready to go. Test stand should be done tomorrow with a tentative date of November 7 as the first fire up.

Matt

rocketman47 · Oct 29, 2009, 11:41 PM

Pretty neat, Matt! Hopefully that BIG box will be headed our way shortly!

Randy

rocketman47 · Oct 31, 2009, 09:10 PM

Matt completed the test stand for our tug motor!

Oct 28, 2009, 10:20 AM	#72
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,621	3.2 meter Porter build thread Hey Matt. Are you going to do one?! BTW. Besides doing all the building, Matt is also providing all the airborne electronics(servos, RX, batteries)for this project. I could not do this, without his help and expertise! Randy Last edited by rocketman47; Oct 29, 2009 at 09:47 AM.

Oct 29, 2009, 11:17 PM	#73
MadCap231ex Bipes ROCK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Talent OR Posts: 90	Motor & Prop Well here is the 3w with the prop mounted, balanced, and ready to go. Test stand should be done tomorrow with a tentative date of November 7 as the first fire up. Matt Attached Thumbnails 44.4 KB · Views: 17 131.8 KB · Views: 28

Oct 31, 2009, 09:10 PM	#75
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,621	Matt completed the test stand for our tug motor! Attached Thumbnails Ready to fire! 61.8 KB · Views: 21

Oct 24, 2009, 02:58 PM	#62
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,621	Cool Matt! I really appreciate you taking on this project. See you tomorrow at the field. Are you ready to drag the little Fox around the sky?! Randy

Oct 25, 2009, 07:04 PM	#64
birdofplay RC since 1968 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cathlamet WA Posts: 3,260	A photo of my Porter from another thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attac...mentid=2837611 we're working on a Colibri flying wing too http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1131450

Oct 25, 2009, 07:07 PM	#65
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,621	Well as Matt said, Today we towed my Windrider Fox with my HZ Supercub! Matt did a fine job with his first crack at being a tug pilot! The Fox flies like the cheap piece of crap that it is. So considering that, we did a pretty good job keeping things lined up.. Sorry, no pics. Kinda hard to fly and take photos at the same time! Next up. The Kadet Sr. and the Cularis.. And then the Porter! Randy

Oct 25, 2009, 08:40 PM	#66
birdofplay RC since 1968 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cathlamet WA Posts: 3,260	Not to worry first timers. Paul and I have NOT managed a good turn yet ! :>} But he gets plenty of altitude with straight out tows of my Electric Pegasus. It's like water skiing ! Slow tug turning with glider hanging to the outside of the turn. Either a gentle roll to outside or an opposite rudder skid keeping wings level. Or whatever works for you.

Oct 25, 2009, 10:05 PM	#67
TRISME It's not too windy. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aliso Viejo,CA Posts: 458	I second the slight bit of opposite rudder in turns. If the tug turns too tight, it helps to keep the line from slacking and turning into a shock cord. Tom

Oct 26, 2009, 10:13 PM	#70
birdofplay RC since 1968 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cathlamet WA Posts: 3,260	Small Cam ? Look thru this thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1115052 got mine here http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:AAQ:US:1123

Oct 29, 2009, 11:41 PM	#74
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,621	Pretty neat, Matt! Hopefully that BIG box will be headed our way shortly! Randy