Originally Posted by smaerd58

Well if it doesn't rain it snows here I am grounded because we got 24 inches of snow here in Delaware....

That sure looks like a bunch of layers of fiberglass insulation that someone left laying on your deck.
AJ

Originally Posted by ajbaker

I have not had that problem with my CF. But, rehinging the elevator would be a good way to maybe resolve your problem. For me, I would use THESE hinges (2 on each side of elevator). But, I am sure there are many that would work. This is one of those situations that has a lot of "right" answers.
AJ

Hmm.. never seen thoes before. Looks like a great idea! thanks

I used some cheap clear packing tape to hinge mine. The cheaper the better, as the cheap stuff seems to be thinner and more flexible. I didn't fly before re-hinging everything. The ailerons were so stiff I was afraid it would strip the servo gears.

I used a fine hacksaw blade cut down from a broken one to clear away most of the hinge line but used live hinges on rudder,
I really liked those horns and have asked if they can be stocked seperately.

Originally Posted by ajbaker

That sure looks like a bunch of layers of fiberglass insulation that someone left laying on your deck.
AJ

Wish it was...Would be a lot easier to remove. MY BACK IS SCREAMING TODAY

This thread is getting longggggggggg. I wonder if we can get some stickies for things such as. Replacement parts. Motors,ESC,SERVO'S,HOP-UPS,REPAIR TIPS, ETC.?

Originally Posted by smaerd58

Wish it was...Would be a lot easier to remove. MY BACK IS SCREAMING TODAY

This thread is getting longggggggggg. I wonder if we can get some stickies for things such as. Replacement parts. Motors,ESC,SERVO'S,HOP-UPS,REPAIR TIPS, ETC.?

This thread is simple to keep up compared to THIS one that I am active in also. There is some talk of stickies there, too. That thread REALLY needs them.
AJ

Originally Posted by ajbaker

This thread is simple to keep up compared to THIS one that I am active in also. There is some talk of stickies there, too. That thread REALLY needs them.
AJ

Wow 874 I retract.....

Hey Guys -
30 Cloudys in stock at HK. Hurry like H**L, if you want one. They will probably be gone by 8am PST.
AJ

they're instock at hobbycity, i just ordered mine, plus a few other things to fill the rest of my left over.

Yes, there my backorder came through - and another hobbyking plane on its way to me...

Only 4 Cloudys left. Better grab one now.
AJ

Poof - Gone
AJ

Any Interest in some AP/AV mods

More detail here:http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1155737

Cloud AP/AV II (2 min 3 sec)

Test Flight 25 mph wind (4 min 31 sec)

Raw video fixed wing AP/AV (6 min 57 sec)

Question to all you AKA floater jet guys

What is with the wing drop that this aircraft does turning in or out of the wind? I know this is a stall of sorts but it sure is unpredictable. Has anyone made any mods to minimize this? I have installed gyros in the pitch and the roll and it does help, but it still experiences as occasional wing drop.

Could it be from the winglets?

Today I did two mods;
-added a 1/2 inch to the elevator
-cut some foam to fit under the leading edge of the wing. This gives the leading edge a droop profile.

Test flight was great, I like it I think it helped but not to much wind today. The leading work improved the low speed and definatly did not run out of elevator. I will try take some video next time. Here are some pics:





I have marked the video section that the wing drops

Cloud AP/AV II (2 min 3 sec)

Originally Posted by ajbaker

Are you looking for float plans for the Easy Star, the CF or both? Do you own both planes?
AJ

No I only have the CF. But this is the only example of a seaplane conversion that I have come across.

Are there planes or a build thread of how the CF could be converted to be a seaplane somewhere?

Thanks in advance.