HJZ Predator Challenge, NorCal, 11/15/09

Bob McGowan · Oct 28, 2009, 06:43 PM

Announcing the HJZ Predator Challenge

Date: 11/15/2009
Pilots Meeting: 9:30 am
Location: Fremont California, Irvington High School

Many got in on our big group buy of Predator 2 kits. Finally it is time. This is THE BIG Predator 2 Event we’ve all been waiting for. If you don’t have your Predator done, get going dude!

People who have Predators from our group buy but are not competitive types, please make an exception and come out to fly just for the fun and celebrate having matching planes. People who have other DLGs besides the Predator, please fly your Predator. People who do not own a Predator, maybe you can borrow one (drop some hints to your buddies). Up to two people can fly one plane; we’ll just put you in opposite flight groups. We want the grey winter sky to turn blue with Predator wings!

If sadly you don’t have a Predator to fly, we don’t want to exclude you so it is OK to bring your non-conforming ship out and fly with us.

More details and updates can be found here: http://www.bayrc.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=52225#52225

Kai@UCSB · Oct 28, 2009, 07:09 PM

Oh yeah !!

We should have many people come out to play.
This picture was like few months ago, there are several more got build in the past few weeks!

C. J. Hung · Oct 28, 2009, 08:16 PM

Thanks Bob and Kai and Predator fans !

But don't forgot the prize!

Bob McGowan · Oct 28, 2009, 10:19 PM

HJZ Model, the manufacturer of the Predator 2, has generously provided a fantastic prize for our contest.

We are very thankful for your sponsorship of our event CJ!

Please drop by CJ’s website and check out the great flying and great value Predator 2, available in several versions. We highly recommend the Predator 2 as an entry level DLG or a low cost competition model.

http://hjz-model.idv.tw/eshop/en/index.php

Here is a link to “The Official HJZ-Model Predator-II Thread” here on RCgroups:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...light=predator

ROOSWH · Oct 29, 2009, 01:27 AM

Looks like a good chance that a Predator will win the contest.

Wish I could be there to fly with you guys, but it's just a bit too far. But I will be keeping up with your doings there. Too bad it's a one day, with a little extra time it would be great if you could do a "who can launch his Predator II the highest". I've not put my, recently lost, How High in one of my Predators, but when my new altimeter arrives, I think I'll go ahead and embarrass myself.

You fellers have a bunch of fun,

walt

C. J. Hung · Oct 29, 2009, 02:50 AM

For more fun , the second not bad prize is join prize

join the contest and you can got one , but sorry only for Predator II owner. and only 40 pcs.

RubSon · Oct 29, 2009, 03:58 PM

Hi fellow Predators

Nice event you got going there.
To bad Denmark isn´t "just around the corner".
I would like to seriusly kick some US-buts!!

Just got my new shipment in from CJ, still not reaching 40 pc but 10+ and still counting.

The Predator II is without doubt the best value-for-money buy. It´s said to be an entry level plane, but for sure it is competetive as well. Flew mine at a Eurotour contest and ended up in the midle of the pack. And the only one to blame is the pilot, he needs alot more training.

Hope you´ll all have a great day with lots of termals!

RubSon

Bob McGowan · Oct 29, 2009, 05:23 PM

RubSon, sorry you can't make it to back up your trash talk

. Are there any Low Wing Predators flying over in Europe yet? If so, please tell us if people like them over there.

For this one design class contest, we are wondering if it is fair to make the Low Wing compete against the High Wing...

And CJ, THANKS for the booms! Now P2 owners will be silly not to show up to collect theirs.

G Norsworthy · Oct 29, 2009, 06:52 PM

My observation last weekend was (launch technique+decisions)>>(low vs high wing).

RubSon · Oct 30, 2009, 10:19 AM

HI Bob.

Sure that was why i dared trash-talking.............

I don´t know if there is any low-wing versions in Europe, but here in little Denmark there isn´t.
Some of us have been talking about trying them, but no one got the guts! Yet!

Maybe I should give it a go.........

RubSon

randomtask · Oct 30, 2009, 11:44 AM

Hi RubSon,

Here in little Singapore, I've received, what I believe is the only low wing P2. It's a pretty plane, the carbon d-box just makes it look so good. Take the plunge man.

Man, what I'll do to take part in any competition. Have fun you guys.

Cheers,
Adnan

Bob McGowan · Nov 04, 2009, 01:34 PM

This is how we will be distributing the prizes generously supplied by CJ at HJZ Model:

Predator 2 Kit: All contestants will receive one ticket for the Predator 2 kit raffle. This included pilots entered in the Predator 2 class AND pilots entered in the class for all other non-Predator DLGs. We are not selling additional tickets so every pilot's odds will be equal and quite good.

Predator Tail Booms: All Predator 2 owners who enter the contest with will receive 1 free tail boom.

jrerickson · Nov 04, 2009, 02:12 PM

Bob,

Wish I could be up there to fly with you all. Low wing is ready to fly, maybe later today. You were right about the cg; I need to put some lead in the tail to get it to go to 83 mm from the leading edge. First time I've ever had to put weight in the back of a plane!

John

mpodder · Nov 04, 2009, 04:42 PM

Hi John
I have a Low Wing D-tube on order and was wondering which servos you use and how long you made the boom. I know Bob used all 9 g servos and had to add tail weight. I'm planning on going back to D4.7s and RC Builders 19.5 g lipo, without a reg, to try and get ballance without tail weight and an 83mm CG. What do you think?
Maurice

ROOSWH · Nov 04, 2009, 04:55 PM

John,
I do admit that my flying style has me not flying as Tail heavy as I once flew, but 83mm was not good for me on my High Wing Predators. I think I'm now around 75-78mm and my Predators will just slightly pull up in the dive test, and are pretty much speed neutral. Don't know if it makes a difference in proper CG, but my booms are cut a little long.

walt

PS Wish I was in on the drawing, had another mid-air today, this time with a 3D electric, it merged with my white Predator and I had to pry them apart on the ground. I came out a bunch better than his Depron plane, but this is adding yet another repair to my wing , a divot plus propeller marks.

Oct 28, 2009, 06:43 PM	#1
Bob McGowan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 445	HJZ Predator Challenge, NorCal, 11/15/09 Announcing the HJZ Predator Challenge Date: 11/15/2009 Pilots Meeting: 9:30 am Location: Fremont California, Irvington High School Many got in on our big group buy of Predator 2 kits. Finally it is time. This is THE BIG Predator 2 Event we’ve all been waiting for. If you don’t have your Predator done, get going dude! People who have Predators from our group buy but are not competitive types, please make an exception and come out to fly just for the fun and celebrate having matching planes. People who have other DLGs besides the Predator, please fly your Predator. People who do not own a Predator, maybe you can borrow one (drop some hints to your buddies). Up to two people can fly one plane; we’ll just put you in opposite flight groups. We want the grey winter sky to turn blue with Predator wings! If sadly you don’t have a Predator to fly, we don’t want to exclude you so it is OK to bring your non-conforming ship out and fly with us. More details and updates can be found here: http://www.bayrc.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=52225#52225

Oct 28, 2009, 10:19 PM	#4
Bob McGowan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 445	Our Sponsor HJZ Model, the manufacturer of the Predator 2, has generously provided a fantastic prize for our contest. We are very thankful for your sponsorship of our event CJ! Please drop by CJ’s website and check out the great flying and great value Predator 2, available in several versions. We highly recommend the Predator 2 as an entry level DLG or a low cost competition model. http://hjz-model.idv.tw/eshop/en/index.php Here is a link to “The Official HJZ-Model Predator-II Thread” here on RCgroups: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...light=predator

Oct 29, 2009, 05:23 PM	#8
Bob McGowan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 445	RubSon, sorry you can't make it to back up your trash talk . Are there any Low Wing Predators flying over in Europe yet? If so, please tell us if people like them over there. For this one design class contest, we are wondering if it is fair to make the Low Wing compete against the High Wing... And CJ, THANKS for the booms! Now P2 owners will be silly not to show up to collect theirs. Last edited by Bob McGowan; Oct 29, 2009 at 05:32 PM.

Nov 04, 2009, 01:34 PM	#12
Bob McGowan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 445	Jackpot! This is how we will be distributing the prizes generously supplied by CJ at HJZ Model: Predator 2 Kit: All contestants will receive one ticket for the Predator 2 kit raffle. This included pilots entered in the Predator 2 class AND pilots entered in the class for all other non-Predator DLGs. We are not selling additional tickets so every pilot's odds will be equal and quite good. Predator Tail Booms: All Predator 2 owners who enter the contest with will receive 1 free tail boom.

Nov 04, 2009, 04:55 PM	#15
ROOSWH Walter Roos Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canton, Ga. Posts: 954	Cg ? John, I do admit that my flying style has me not flying as Tail heavy as I once flew, but 83mm was not good for me on my High Wing Predators. I think I'm now around 75-78mm and my Predators will just slightly pull up in the dive test, and are pretty much speed neutral. Don't know if it makes a difference in proper CG, but my booms are cut a little long. walt PS Wish I was in on the drawing, had another mid-air today, this time with a 3D electric, it merged with my white Predator and I had to pry them apart on the ground. I came out a bunch better than his Depron plane, but this is adding yet another repair to my wing , a divot plus propeller marks. Last edited by ROOSWH; Nov 04, 2009 at 07:49 PM.

Oct 28, 2009, 07:09 PM	#2
Kai@UCSB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,356	Oh yeah !! We should have many people come out to play. This picture was like few months ago, there are several more got build in the past few weeks!

Oct 28, 2009, 08:16 PM	#3
C. J. Hung Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kaohsiung city ,Taiwan,R.O.C Posts: 143	Thanks Bob and Kai and Predator fans ! But don't forgot the prize!

Oct 29, 2009, 01:27 AM	#5
ROOSWH Walter Roos Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canton, Ga. Posts: 954	Predator Wins Again Looks like a good chance that a Predator will win the contest. Wish I could be there to fly with you guys, but it's just a bit too far. But I will be keeping up with your doings there. Too bad it's a one day, with a little extra time it would be great if you could do a "who can launch his Predator II the highest". I've not put my, recently lost, How High in one of my Predators, but when my new altimeter arrives, I think I'll go ahead and embarrass myself. You fellers have a bunch of fun, walt

Oct 29, 2009, 02:50 AM	#6
C. J. Hung Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kaohsiung city ,Taiwan,R.O.C Posts: 143	For more fun , the second not bad prize is join prize join the contest and you can got one , but sorry only for Predator II owner. and only 40 pcs.

Oct 29, 2009, 03:58 PM	#7
RubSon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Herning, Denmark Posts: 67	Hi fellow Predators Nice event you got going there. To bad Denmark isn´t "just around the corner". I would like to seriusly kick some US-buts!! Just got my new shipment in from CJ, still not reaching 40 pc but 10+ and still counting. The Predator II is without doubt the best value-for-money buy. It´s said to be an entry level plane, but for sure it is competetive as well. Flew mine at a Eurotour contest and ended up in the midle of the pack. And the only one to blame is the pilot, he needs alot more training. Hope you´ll all have a great day with lots of termals! RubSon

Oct 29, 2009, 06:52 PM	#9
G Norsworthy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 178	My observation last weekend was (launch technique+decisions)>>(low vs high wing).

Oct 30, 2009, 10:19 AM	#10
RubSon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Herning, Denmark Posts: 67	HI Bob. Sure that was why i dared trash-talking............. I don´t know if there is any low-wing versions in Europe, but here in little Denmark there isn´t. Some of us have been talking about trying them, but no one got the guts! Yet! Maybe I should give it a go......... RubSon

Oct 30, 2009, 11:44 AM	#11
randomtask Landing is inevitable Join Date: May 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 153	Hi RubSon, Here in little Singapore, I've received, what I believe is the only low wing P2. It's a pretty plane, the carbon d-box just makes it look so good. Take the plunge man. Man, what I'll do to take part in any competition. Have fun you guys. Cheers, Adnan

Nov 04, 2009, 02:12 PM	#13
jrerickson jrerickson Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 820	Bob, Wish I could be up there to fly with you all. Low wing is ready to fly, maybe later today. You were right about the cg; I need to put some lead in the tail to get it to go to 83 mm from the leading edge. First time I've ever had to put weight in the back of a plane! John

Nov 04, 2009, 04:42 PM	#14
mpodder Maurice Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, Cal. Posts: 201	Hi John I have a Low Wing D-tube on order and was wondering which servos you use and how long you made the boom. I know Bob used all 9 g servos and had to add tail weight. I'm planning on going back to D4.7s and RC Builders 19.5 g lipo, without a reg, to try and get ballance without tail weight and an 83mm CG. What do you think? Maurice

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