There's one less, I just ordered mine.

Just started reading this and other E* & clone threads, as I've ordered a Hawk Sky RTF. On the first page the tip on a Deans separator tool caught my eye -- I could use that. But then laziness took over and I accomplished it in a much simpler (to me) way. Sorry no pics, but it isn't complicated.

I simply drilled a 1/16 hole across the mating surfaces, half in each piece. Now I take a nylon floss pick (it's tapered) and just shove it in the hole, separating the halves. Far enough to loosen them anyway.

To drill the hole accurately, I used the same disc-type cut-off tool he used to groove a starter notch on both plugs. When I plugged them together, the groves become a shallow pilot hole. Be sure to keep the connectors mated with pliers or something when drilling, or the drill bit will push them apart.

Maidened my PNP yesterday. The servos that come with the ARF are really garbage. Bad centrering, vibrate like mad trying to get into position...

The plane flies awesome but trimming it is a pain as trim changes constantly. Considering replacing all servos. The ones on the fuselage seem pretty straightforward to pry off but how about the ones on the wings? has anybody tried to replace them yet?

BTW: my removable tail section mechanism worked like a charm...

Originally Posted by WAM74

Just started reading this and other E* & clone threads, as I've ordered a Hawk Sky RTF. On the first page the tip on a Deans separator tool caught my eye -- I could use that. But then laziness took over and I accomplished it in a much simpler (to me) way. Sorry no pics, but it isn't complicated.

I simply drilled a 1/16 hole across the mating surfaces, half in each piece. Now I take a nylon floss pick (it's tapered) and just shove it in the hole, separating the halves. Far enough to loosen them anyway.

To drill the hole accurately, I used the same disc-type cut-off tool he used to groove a starter notch on both plugs. When I plugged them together, the groves become a shallow pilot hole. Be sure to keep the connectors mated with pliers or something when drilling, or the drill bit will push them apart.

I too saw the same video, made me a couple. Work awesome for Deans. Question: They are also billed to be able to work with XT60, correct? Well, perhaps my brain is not functioning correctly but I don't see it working due to the physical nature of the plugs, i.e. the male/female flanges overlap and thus don't separate the same. Don't know where to drill the separation holes? What am I missing?

For those that don't know what op is taking about, see here for the tool in question...

Originally Posted by RVA

FYI...
https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

BH Kits also seem to be in stock now. No telling what version you get. (pics are V1 but their RTF is V2/V3/v4 (whatever))

link

Tis' the season to have options!

Just had 2 great flights with exception of an accidental touch and go, and asomehow I loast the nut for the rudder control hhorn! I dunno where it is, hopefully ace hardware has one.

Originally Posted by jeffgiff

AJ any opinions on weight?

23.0 oz. to 27.5
AJ

Originally Posted by RVA

I too saw the same video, made me a couple. Work awesome for Deans. Question: They are also billed to be able to work with XT60, correct? Well, perhaps my brain is not functioning correctly but I don't see it working due to the physical nature of the plugs, i.e. the male/female flanges overlap and thus don't separate the same. Don't know where to drill the separation holes? What am I missing?

For those that don't know what op is taking about, see here for the tool in question...

The original tool pries the connector apart using a pin in each piece, so would work with the XT60. But neither hole can be in the "overlap" section.

My simple method won't work with that "shrouded" design.

Originally Posted by WAM74

The original tool pries the connector apart using a pin in each piece, so would work with the XT60. But neither hole can be in the "overlap" section.

My simple method won't work with that "shrouded" design.

Take a look at my blog.....it works for all the connectors I tried it with and Harbor Freight made it cheap....

Shots of my maiden at sunset:

Sky Surfer at Sunset (2 min 26 sec)

Originally Posted by Brner

Take a look at my blog.....it works for all the connectors I tried it with and Harbor Freight made it cheap....

exactly what I was after. Turns out I just needed to expand my mind (and the distance of the holes!) -Ryan.

Just thought id share some pics of my latest Bixler build.

Ill start by saying, I have had four easystars, but i have recomended these Bixlers for some freinds that are just starting out. Seem a bit lighter then the EZ* but not as well made.... but still are a nice plane and an ideal trainer.

I have built two for freinds, and just finished this one off.

Replaced the servos from the start, and did a few small mods.

The guy who owns it originally brought a huge 1600mm FMS P51 for his first plane, but i have talked him into this one!
He loves his war birds so i decided to paint it up for him.. and it will make it look different from the other two at our feild...still to add some finishing touches to it like some nose art and numbers... but it is looking fine!







Its amazing how some paint can transform a plane and it no longer looks like "just another Bixler".

Originally Posted by vvV FANG Vvv

Just thought id share some pics of my latest Bixler build.

Ill start by saying, I have had four easystars, but i have recomended these Bixlers for some freinds that are just starting out. Seem a bit lighter then the EZ* but not as well made.... but still are a nice plane and an ideal trainer.

I have built two for freinds, and just finished this one off.

Replaced the servos from the start, and did a few small mods.

The guy who owns it originally brought a huge 1600mm FMS P51 for his first plane, but i have talked him into this one!
He loves his war birds so i decided to paint it up for him.. and it will make it look different from the other two at our feild...still to add some finishing touches to it like some nose art and numbers... but it is looking fine!



Its amazing how some paint can transform a plane and it no longer looks like "just another Bixler".

That looks great! But 7 point stars? Chinamerica air force I presume.

Ted

Originally Posted by jackheli

Shots of my maiden at sunset:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3zKAK__I50

For a maiden flight that was really very nice and smooth. Great job.

Oh and the sunset was a great background to fly against.

Vince

Originally Posted by G550Ted

That looks great! But 7 point stars? Chinamerica air force I presume.

Ted

Ooo well spotted!!
Nah lets call it the AusUs star lol....

I brough a Southern Cross (the constelation on the Australian Flag) sticker set to put on one of my planes .... but decided it would be used in this build ....the blue circles and lines were cut from the same set!