Never saw a strut before that does not allow fot any vertical compression without being forced back first.?

Originally Posted by Gaz-b

Never saw a strut before that does not allow fot any vertical compression without being forced back first.?

I use these on grass. When you land on grass (drag)/ pulls the wheels back thus the spring will give in that motion..

Nice.

Love the carrier type approaches this plane makes with the full flaps extended. I have it dialed in now. I'm on my second set of struts for this fat pig

CMP T 45 on 9S at Tulare Condors Field (2 min 6 sec)

What it's flight characteristics?
I had an EPO T-45 70mm and it flew like a trainer, and not so fast landings.

Greetings!

Really enjoy reading about everyone's build. Thinking about the T-45 to move into the jet era....what is that black switch on the side of the cockpit??

Curtis
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Hi guys,
Woo Hooo, I FINALLY broke down and purchased one of these beauties. I have had it on my "must order" list since they first came out. I even picked up one of those 'scale' cockpit kits and pilots from HK last year. Today was the last day of the Nitro sale so got it shipped for $170. I need to pick up the retracts next. Looks like HK has the Lander set. I'm going for a lighter 6s setup.
Now I finally have to finish up my HET F-20 build, also the HK Viper 70, oh yeah, the Dynam A-10 and Turbojet planes that are almost finished. Yeah, I have enough going to keep me busy, but this T-45 is at the top of my 'want to build' list.

I have read this whole thread now, so thanks for all the great insight and info about this model. Hope there are still some of you flying this plane. I kept putting it off due to some of the guys here calling it a heavy brick and very rough to fly/land. I think most of those were just over-loaded with large lipo loads though?
Well...gotta wait until next Thursday for delivery...plenty of time to prepare!
Happy flying,
Ken

Originally Posted by CSI

Hi guys,
Woo Hooo, I FINALLY broke down and purchased one of these beauties. I have had it on my "must order" list since they first came out. I even picked up one of those 'scale' cockpit kits and pilots from HK last year. Today was the last day of the Nitro sale so got it shipped for $170. I need to pick up the retracts next. Looks like HK has the Lander set. I'm going for a lighter 6s setup.
Now I finally have to finish up my HET F-20 build, also the HK Viper 70, oh yeah, the Dynam A-10 and Turbojet planes that are almost finished. Yeah, I have enough going to keep me busy, but this T-45 is at the top of my 'want to build' list.

I have read this whole thread now, so thanks for all the great insight and info about this model. Hope there are still some of you flying this plane. I kept putting it off due to some of the guys here calling it a heavy brick and very rough to fly/land. I think most of those were just over-loaded with large lipo loads though?
Well...gotta wait until next Thursday for delivery...plenty of time to prepare!
Happy flying,
Ken

She's heavy especially with RC Lander Fan and Retracts. I think 6S will dissapoint. I fly the 9S 5000mAh and performance is good. Would have gone with 10S but I couldn't balance CoG w/o adding weight to the tail...

Thanks for the reply Dave.
Looks like I have a lot more thinking to do about what setup to go with.
The only 90 size fan I currently have is a balanced Midi Pro fan. All my other EDFs are 64 and 70mm sizes.

I was afraid when I finally ordered one of these that it would end up being another $1,000 project. That's what happend with my E-Flite Dueces Wild twin. Parts started adding up until it was just shy of $1,000 when I maidened her. Money is a LOT tighter now, so hopefully I don't end up with buyers remorse with this EDF.

As for lipos, I do happen to have (2) 4000mAh 5s packs and (8) 4000mAh 4s packs. I fly my Dueces Wild and 70mm F-86 EDF on the 4s packs.

I'm keeping my eyes and ears open about setups for this plane. Gotta do it right, but might take awhile if it's going to cost a fortune.

Thanks again for your reply,
Ken

Hobby king has the Lander 9-10S fans for under $200 and hobbypartz has HV 70amp ESC for $50 bucks. Your liponpaks will work fine : )
Here is the 10S for $118 http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...watt_10s_.html
Here is the High voltage ESC for $79.00 http://www.hobbypartz.com/07e-c-plat...a-hv-opto.html
Your flying 10S with respectable alloy fan for $200 bucks

Thanks Dave,
Those are some of the items I have been considering.
Does this plane really need 10s to fly well? I was hoping more for the 6-8s range. I don't need to try and make it a rocket ship...I have plenty of those already. I just want a decent flying T-45...but not one I have to keep the throttle up at 80% or more just to stay level?!
Thanks again...more thinking to do.
ken

I'm putting a Fan Jet in mine with a HET motor. My first one had a Wemo in it that I ran 12s 3300 packs. Unfortunately I can't give a report on it because I set the CG where the instructions indicated.

I'll run the Fan Jet on 8 or 9 and use 4000 mah packs.

Originally Posted by CSI

Thanks Dave,
Those are some of the items I have been considering.
Does this plane really need 10s to fly well? I was hoping more for the 6-8s range. I don't need to try and make it a rocket ship...I have plenty of those already. I just want a decent flying T-45...but not one I have to keep the throttle up at 80% or more just to stay level?!
Thanks again...more thinking to do.
ken

Its not all that fast on 9-10S as you can see. Here is a short flyby of Maiden. I use 6S paks for my smaller foamy that are much lighter like RC Lander F-16 and 90MM Mirage. Access is very easy if you want to make changeds. Enjoy your build

CMP Pro 90MM T-45 Goshawk Maiden Flight.wmv (2 min 35 sec)

Best to mention it now too. If you use the RC Lander Metal Retracts designed for this plane.... They BOUNCE badly. Here is a fix you should do before you land it....

CMP Pro T-45 Bouncing Solved.wmv (3 min 40 sec)

YeeenHaaaaw,
My T-45 came on wednesday and it is perfect. Thankfully not a scratch or crack anywhere!
I am looking to go for a 8s setup, just not sure which motor yet. I have read this entire thread, now working my way through Herb's blog with his build.
Man, this is going to be a fun build but also going to take my time.
I'm just finishing up my Dynam TurboJet...an awsome kit. I am just having a TERRIBLE time trying to balance the two rotors. Everytime I think I have 'em balanced, I run them up and get that awful vibration and buzz sound

Good luck everyone...
Ken

Originally Posted by MrBlobby

Hi Dave, very nice landing indeed. I am building the BEA Hawk and would like to know how much deflection is 60% flaps (mm movement at the TE), and also the same distance for the reflex you are using. That will give me a good starting point. I will be flying of grass and must bleed off as much speed as possible.
How much throw are you using on your control surfaces? I may have missed the post if you already mentioned this. This tread is just becoming tooo long ;-)

Flaps are at 3/4 inch full and 3/8 inch mid. Aileron deflecection is 1/8 inch up both ailerons. I use the recommended throws. From memory about 3/8 in hi rate elevator and 3/8 hi rate aileron. Halved for low rates. I'm not sure how she will handle grass. Eats up alot of paved runway as it its....