RCPowers.com Extra 300- Free plans

wmcneal · May 12, 2008, 05:33 PM

I can never resist a free plan so I downloaded this one from Dave at rcpowers.com two days ago and got busy. I still have to install the electrics,but I think it's going to be a nice one.

See link to post for plans--->> http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=10

yardboz1 · May 12, 2008, 07:03 PM

Looks good. I also downloaded the plans, but then got busy with other builds. What are you planning on powering this with? Looking forward to a report on the maiden! BTW, coudn't help but notice your pilot looks a little like your avatar.

Sterling

NuttyPro67 · May 19, 2008, 09:33 PM

That Extra 300 is looking EXCELLENT! Post some flight videos if you can when she gets flight worthy.

wmcneal · May 19, 2008, 09:38 PM

Thanks! Just finished it tonight. It'll be ready for a maiden when the wind finally calms down around here. Here it is ready to fly at 15 oz. I added wheels and tail skid for takeoffs and landings. Power is a tower pro 2410-12 with a 9x4.7 APC prop

RCSuperPowers · May 20, 2008, 06:03 PM

That is so good wmcneal! What a paint job and the wheels take it to the next level.

Some info for all, here is the power set up I used on mine:

Motor: www.MotrolFlyUSA.com 2205-1350kv / 20A ESC
Prop: www.GwsProps.com 10x4.7
Battery: www.CommonSenseRC.com 3S 700 mah, 15C
Servos: www.CommonSenseRC.com (3) HS-65

FREE PLANS:
http://www.rcpowers.com/PDFplans.htm

wmcneal · May 22, 2008, 10:26 PM

Well, the winds finally subsided enough this evening that I was able to go out to the park and test fly my new Extra 300 under the stadium lights after dark. I plugged in the battery, double checked the control surface movements and floored the throttle. After a roll of about 15 feet she rotated to vertical, whereupon I reduced the throttle and brought it into a nice hover about 25 feet up. It was not as stable as I thought it would be, so I pushed forward and leveled it out and trimmed it properly. After few more circuits around the field I landed it and replaced the 910mah battery with a 1350mah and took off again. It was more stable with the cg moved forward and was easier to hover. I then did some mild aerobatics and rolling circles, etc. I did harriers and knife edges. It was really fun! The only bad thing I noticed was that the fuselage twists while rolling fast. It is weird to see the horizontal stab out of alignment with the wing. It does return to normal once the air load is removed. I will have to figure out some way to brace it without adding too much weight.

mastrsn · May 23, 2008, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmcneal

It is weird to see the horizontal stab out of alignment with the wing. It does return to normal once the air load is removed. I will have to figure out some way to brace it without adding too much weight.

Remember my big Red, White and Blue Tribute foamy? ( no longer in production ) It used to twist at the tail too. I think it's because both have long fuselages and 6mm foam doesn't have enough stiffness. I'd be careful trying to stiff it up and not add anymore weight. Then it won't 3d as well...

wmcneal · May 23, 2008, 11:08 AM

Yes I remember it.
I flew the extra again this morning. I now think some of what I was seeing was part optical illusion because of the ailerons being deflected so far. Anyway, it still flew great. I think I'll just leave it alone and concentrate on my 3d flying skills so I don't doink it.

BillyBee · May 23, 2008, 06:24 PM

Hey Bill, saw you doing a knife edge with your new plane when I cut through the park on the way to work this AM....Knew better than to stop as I would have been late for work for sure....Did you see the post here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769078 where the guy added a truss system to help with the flex ??

wmcneal · May 23, 2008, 06:34 PM

Hey Bill. Thanks for the link. I just might try that.

Radioactiveman · May 24, 2008, 02:01 PM

Hi

Where is the point of gravity of your plane ?

NuttyPro67 · May 24, 2008, 02:26 PM

The center of gravity can be found on the FREE PDF plans that you can download at RCPowers.com or at this link: http://www.rcpowers.com/PDFplans.htm
Thanks!

wmcneal · May 24, 2008, 03:13 PM

I fly mine with the center of gravity right on the wing spar, or 1.75" (45mm) back from the leading edge at the wing root.

Radioactiveman · May 24, 2008, 03:27 PM

Oh yes i was blind

sorry and Thanks for the answers.

wmcneal · May 25, 2008, 07:44 PM

Got a video of a flight this morning. It was a little windy, but it was still fun. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1XvzMluNWQ

May 12, 2008, 05:33 PM	#1
wmcneal So many planes, so little time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 1,778	RCPowers.com Extra 300- Free plans I can never resist a free plan so I downloaded this one from Dave at rcpowers.com two days ago and got busy. I still have to install the electrics,but I think it's going to be a nice one. See link to post for plans--->> http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=10 Attached Thumbnails Yankee Doodle pigeon is gonna git hees tail feathers shortened! 70.0 KB · Views: 1391 Dick Dastardly at the controls. 68.8 KB · Views: 1039

May 19, 2008, 09:38 PM	#4
wmcneal So many planes, so little time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 1,778	Thanks! Just finished it tonight. It'll be ready for a maiden when the wind finally calms down around here. Here it is ready to fly at 15 oz. I added wheels and tail skid for takeoffs and landings. Power is a tower pro 2410-12 with a 9x4.7 APC prop Attached Thumbnails 2410-12 Tower Pro motor 58.5 KB · Views: 1976 Also added a Bp hobbies BEC for Extra safety. ;-) 60.1 KB · Views: 1880 Last edited by wmcneal; May 21, 2008 at 09:04 PM.

May 20, 2008, 06:03 PM	#5
RCSuperPowers Just one more flight... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pasadena Cal-i-Forn-I-AY! Posts: 1,334	That is so good wmcneal! What a paint job and the wheels take it to the next level. Some info for all, here is the power set up I used on mine: Motor: www.MotrolFlyUSA.com 2205-1350kv / 20A ESC Prop: www.GwsProps.com 10x4.7 Battery: www.CommonSenseRC.com 3S 700 mah, 15C Servos: www.CommonSenseRC.com (3) HS-65 FREE PLANS: http://www.rcpowers.com/PDFplans.htm Attached Thumbnails 106.4 KB · Views: 941 72.2 KB · Views: 810

May 25, 2008, 07:44 PM	#15
wmcneal So many planes, so little time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 1,778	Got a video of a flight this morning. It was a little windy, but it was still fun. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1XvzMluNWQ Last edited by wmcneal; May 26, 2008 at 03:49 PM.

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May 12, 2008, 07:03 PM	#2
yardboz1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LaSalle, Illinois Posts: 387	Looks good. I also downloaded the plans, but then got busy with other builds. What are you planning on powering this with? Looking forward to a report on the maiden! BTW, coudn't help but notice your pilot looks a little like your avatar. Sterling

May 19, 2008, 09:33 PM	#3
NuttyPro67 Cant you feel the freedom Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 321	That Extra 300 is looking EXCELLENT! Post some flight videos if you can when she gets flight worthy.

May 22, 2008, 10:26 PM	#6
wmcneal So many planes, so little time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 1,778	Well, the winds finally subsided enough this evening that I was able to go out to the park and test fly my new Extra 300 under the stadium lights after dark. I plugged in the battery, double checked the control surface movements and floored the throttle. After a roll of about 15 feet she rotated to vertical, whereupon I reduced the throttle and brought it into a nice hover about 25 feet up. It was not as stable as I thought it would be, so I pushed forward and leveled it out and trimmed it properly. After few more circuits around the field I landed it and replaced the 910mah battery with a 1350mah and took off again. It was more stable with the cg moved forward and was easier to hover. I then did some mild aerobatics and rolling circles, etc. I did harriers and knife edges. It was really fun! The only bad thing I noticed was that the fuselage twists while rolling fast. It is weird to see the horizontal stab out of alignment with the wing. It does return to normal once the air load is removed. I will have to figure out some way to brace it without adding too much weight.

May 23, 2008, 11:08 AM	#8
wmcneal So many planes, so little time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 1,778	Yes I remember it. I flew the extra again this morning. I now think some of what I was seeing was part optical illusion because of the ailerons being deflected so far. Anyway, it still flew great. I think I'll just leave it alone and concentrate on my 3d flying skills so I don't doink it.

May 23, 2008, 06:24 PM	#9
BillyBee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jax, Florida Posts: 23	Hey Bill, saw you doing a knife edge with your new plane when I cut through the park on the way to work this AM....Knew better than to stop as I would have been late for work for sure....Did you see the post here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769078 where the guy added a truss system to help with the flex ??

May 23, 2008, 06:34 PM	#10
wmcneal So many planes, so little time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 1,778	Hey Bill. Thanks for the link. I just might try that.

May 24, 2008, 02:01 PM	#11
Radioactiveman Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	Hi Where is the point of gravity of your plane ?

May 24, 2008, 02:26 PM	#12
NuttyPro67 Cant you feel the freedom Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 321	The center of gravity can be found on the FREE PDF plans that you can download at RCPowers.com or at this link: http://www.rcpowers.com/PDFplans.htm Thanks!

May 24, 2008, 03:13 PM	#13
wmcneal So many planes, so little time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 1,778	I fly mine with the center of gravity right on the wing spar, or 1.75" (45mm) back from the leading edge at the wing root.

May 24, 2008, 03:27 PM	#14
Radioactiveman Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	Oh yes i was blind sorry and Thanks for the answers.