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By the way, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Again, had the entire club field for myself! Recorded the 3rd flight of my recently acquired Hangar9 F4U-1D 50-size Corsair.
The more I fly the model the more I really enjoy it!
It's becoming one of my Favorites! Ha!
Again, had the entire club field for myself! Recorded the 3rd flight of my recently acquired Hangar9 F4U-1D 50-size Corsair.
The more I fly the model the more I really enjoy it!
It's becoming one of my Favorites! Ha!
| Hangar9 F4U 1D 50 Size 3rd Flight 01-01-2024 (8 min 54 sec) |
Hello!
My adventure started here:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...40-46-55-GP-EP
I am not trying to make it perfect and instead look for a 10-foot look is all I was aiming for so, here are the final pictures of the Left wing repairs minus the Green Trim Sheet that I am still seeking and that won't be until Monday when Hobby Shop opens.
It was enjoyable and self rewarding in saving this wing assembly as there is just nothing wrong with it for flight, even with the damages and prior to the fix!
Okay, pictures!
My adventure started here:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...40-46-55-GP-EP
I am not trying to make it perfect and instead look for a 10-foot look is all I was aiming for so, here are the final pictures of the Left wing repairs minus the Green Trim Sheet that I am still seeking and that won't be until Monday when Hobby Shop opens.
It was enjoyable and self rewarding in saving this wing assembly as there is just nothing wrong with it for flight, even with the damages and prior to the fix!
Okay, pictures!
Hello good people!
This model is just amazing! It survived landing with just nose & right main gear because the Left main gear didn't want to come down. The only thing I can think of was the last time (my maiden flight), it did GO OFF the Textile Runway and onto the short grass and I taxi it back on grass and back on the textile runway. Yes, it is a heavy model (like flying a lumber yard
) but, a fasntistic one at that!
After landing, I placed it ontop of a special and large (heavy) RC airplane stand in oder to troubleshoot the issue and believe it or not, all retracts function perfectly? I flip the model upside down and right side UP on the stand and results were the same! Successful function of retracts.
Frank, our Moon Port Modelers RC Club Vice President informed me that this is one rather fast scale model and that the air pressure could in fact also induce and rearward pressure such that the strut would slightly go rearwards due to the air stream (pressure) and cause the wheel to make contact to the rear side of the wheel well.
Nonetheless, I flew the model two (2) additional times with the Landing Gears in the DOWN position and it flew Fantastic! I did record the subsequent two flights so, stay tuned!
Okay, here is the excitment of the morning and let me say, the model sustained ZERO damage, not even a scratch!
VIDEO:
This model is just amazing! It survived landing with just nose & right main gear because the Left main gear didn't want to come down. The only thing I can think of was the last time (my maiden flight), it did GO OFF the Textile Runway and onto the short grass and I taxi it back on grass and back on the textile runway. Yes, it is a heavy model (like flying a lumber yard
) but, a fasntistic one at that!After landing, I placed it ontop of a special and large (heavy) RC airplane stand in oder to troubleshoot the issue and believe it or not, all retracts function perfectly? I flip the model upside down and right side UP on the stand and results were the same! Successful function of retracts.
Frank, our Moon Port Modelers RC Club Vice President informed me that this is one rather fast scale model and that the air pressure could in fact also induce and rearward pressure such that the strut would slightly go rearwards due to the air stream (pressure) and cause the wheel to make contact to the rear side of the wheel well.
Nonetheless, I flew the model two (2) additional times with the Landing Gears in the DOWN position and it flew Fantastic! I did record the subsequent two flights so, stay tuned!
Okay, here is the excitment of the morning and let me say, the model sustained ZERO damage, not even a scratch!
VIDEO:
| Phoenix Model T 34 Mentor Flight1 for 12 08 2023 (8 min 14 sec) |
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Model as shown during my pickup -
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Closeup of tiny blemish -
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START REPAIRS: Carefully removing some covering -
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Coffee Stirrer -
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Carefully measuring how much Coffee Stirrer needed to provide foward pressure to maintain leading edge striaght. -
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Clamps & Glue curing -
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Carefully sanding -
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More Sanding
Hello good people!
My pet peeve (annoyance) is watching a perfectly nice Spektrum radio be abused and negleted like the one I was given by a good friend. My good friend was not the owner and rather someone else gave him this 1st Generation Spektrum DX7.
It was a time when Spektrum didn't not have their own case so, they borrowed the JR's XP7202 case and menu board (they are identical). Of course the Spektrum DX7 transmitts under the 2.4G wide spectrum modulation and the JR XP7207 is a FM modulation under the 72-Mhz band.
Just for your information the JR XP7202 is a synthesizer transmitter that can be setup to transmitt from channel 15 through 60 via the on-screen program.
1. Received this Transmitter for FREE. (Thank you Mark)
2. Purchased the replacement Antenna.
3. Purchased the replacement Circuit Board FUSE (Rides on the main board and underneath the RF board.)
4. The rest was Clean, Clean and more Clean using various methods such as using the CRC 2-26 spray (Electrical & Electronics cleaner).
5. Lastly, had to reset the radio as it was beeping WARNING errors.
A few pictures with captions!
SUMMARY:
Super pleased and stroked that I was able to bring back this very good Transmitter back to its Glory!...Continue Reading
My pet peeve (annoyance) is watching a perfectly nice Spektrum radio be abused and negleted like the one I was given by a good friend. My good friend was not the owner and rather someone else gave him this 1st Generation Spektrum DX7.
It was a time when Spektrum didn't not have their own case so, they borrowed the JR's XP7202 case and menu board (they are identical). Of course the Spektrum DX7 transmitts under the 2.4G wide spectrum modulation and the JR XP7207 is a FM modulation under the 72-Mhz band.
Just for your information the JR XP7202 is a synthesizer transmitter that can be setup to transmitt from channel 15 through 60 via the on-screen program.
1. Received this Transmitter for FREE. (Thank you Mark)
2. Purchased the replacement Antenna.
3. Purchased the replacement Circuit Board FUSE (Rides on the main board and underneath the RF board.)
4. The rest was Clean, Clean and more Clean using various methods such as using the CRC 2-26 spray (Electrical & Electronics cleaner).
5. Lastly, had to reset the radio as it was beeping WARNING errors.
A few pictures with captions!
SUMMARY:
Super pleased and stroked that I was able to bring back this very good Transmitter back to its Glory!
...Continue Reading
Hello good people!
I have not seen anyone deal with Gyros here, perhaps I missed?
Anyway, I purchased a certain Hobbico Super Star EP (Rudder & Elevator) about over one year ago and had placed it in a corner. Last night - or early during the wee hours of the morning I had the energy and determination of learning ALL about how to download the Gyro Software Suit (In this case it is the HobbyEagle A3). I took out an old Laptop and the USB cable from the box and went right to it. I had to Write to the Gyro Controller twice because during the initial try I didn't noticed that the Elevator was checked to be reveresed, meaning that when the model dips downward in flight the Elevator would place more Down (something you don't want the Gyro to do!) and vise-a-versa!
To correct, I had to follow the instructions carefully and while the Software was connected to the Gyro controller, I un-checked the reversing of the Elevator and then,Gyro system worked correctly! This experience has made me appreciate these devices much more than before as I was one of those saying that I didn't need any help from Electronic devices that correct your model's flight. Well. I have this Hobbico Super Star "EP" as my experimental test bed of sorts to learn about using Gyros and can't wait to get this model in the air.
A few pictures!
NOTE: RED Light from Gryo Controller means the Gyro is turned off. The Blue light means it is in Normal mode (Corrects for slight wind action to keep the model level and tracking striaght).
I am hoping to use these new devices in the future!
I have not seen anyone deal with Gyros here, perhaps I missed?
Anyway, I purchased a certain Hobbico Super Star EP (Rudder & Elevator) about over one year ago and had placed it in a corner. Last night - or early during the wee hours of the morning I had the energy and determination of learning ALL about how to download the Gyro Software Suit (In this case it is the HobbyEagle A3). I took out an old Laptop and the USB cable from the box and went right to it. I had to Write to the Gyro Controller twice because during the initial try I didn't noticed that the Elevator was checked to be reveresed, meaning that when the model dips downward in flight the Elevator would place more Down (something you don't want the Gyro to do!) and vise-a-versa!
To correct, I had to follow the instructions carefully and while the Software was connected to the Gyro controller, I un-checked the reversing of the Elevator and then,Gyro system worked correctly! This experience has made me appreciate these devices much more than before as I was one of those saying that I didn't need any help from Electronic devices that correct your model's flight. Well. I have this Hobbico Super Star "EP" as my experimental test bed of sorts to learn about using Gyros and can't wait to get this model in the air.
A few pictures!
NOTE: RED Light from Gryo Controller means the Gyro is turned off. The Blue light means it is in Normal mode (Corrects for slight wind action to keep the model level and tracking striaght).
I am hoping to use these new devices in the future!
Okay, taking this baby doll of the best Sport RC Airplane Model when it is perfect weather conditions and early morning hours are the best to really enjoy the flight characteristics.
Friday early morning was just amazing to have this model under my controls and it shines every time I take it out to the RC Club field.
New Video!
Make sure you are at the Highest Resolution and go Full Screen.
Friday early morning was just amazing to have this model under my controls and it shines every time I take it out to the RC Club field.
New Video!
Make sure you are at the Highest Resolution and go Full Screen.
| E Flite mini Pulse XT 10 20 2023 (3 min 58 sec) |
