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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-20-2019, 02:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

Testing higher KV engine to have an excess of...

Testing higher KV engine to have an excess of power when needed in windy conditions ...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-19-2019, 11:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

Just in case spring would start in France .......

Just in case spring would start in France .... :cool: , and temperature rise above 65 °F .... I added some extra vent to keep the engine cool.





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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
04-18-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

I decided to use the drag plate sent by BJ and...

I decided to use the drag plate sent by BJ and had to trim down by four units the elevator.






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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
04-09-2019, 01:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

Smile I just added an extra air exhaust on the cowl. ...

I just added an extra air exhaust on the cowl.

Could be necessary in hot temperature ... except if you are 7th on the flight line to practice :cool:


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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
03-31-2019, 11:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

CG The recommended one I'm flying with is...

CG

The recommended one I'm flying with is 130 mm from the lower wing leading edge.

Elevator throw

If elevator servo linkage installed as per this BJ pic, Futaba servo 9170SV, ATV 100 %, AFR...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-29-2018, 01:02 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

With winter approaching really fast this year in...

With winter approaching really fast this year in France, we have already a lot of snow above 600 m altitude, the field is crowded at the first sunbeam 😀😀
Keeping enjoying the IMMORTAL Bipe



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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-18-2018, 11:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

After 100 flights with the IMMORTAL, I'm really...

After 100 flights with the IMMORTAL, I'm really enjoying this bipe.

With the OS BELT DRIVE, it's definitely a great combo.

I'm interested in the ETERNITY evaluation by STEVE HANNAH equipped...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
09-17-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

I logged a total of 40 flights with the IMMORTAL...

I logged a total of 40 flights with the IMMORTAL and I'm very happy with the flying characteristics.
I flew yesterday in quite no wind condition and today with a strong crosswind, 90 ° from flight...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
09-13-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

Second test session today, delayed by the rain. ...

Second test session today, delayed by the rain.
This gave me the time to read again the Bryan Hebert TTG ...
I flew with different battery positions but went back to the initial one.
The rudder is...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
09-13-2018, 12:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

With the Switzerland World Cup COUPE des ALPES...

With the Switzerland World Cup COUPE des ALPES and the French Championship in the books, I have time now to fly the IMMORTAL

I had 7 flights yesterday with this brand new plane, and it's very...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
08-08-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

Hi Bo, I can't predict for the IMMORTAL, but...

Hi Bo,
I can't predict for the IMMORTAL, but with the NARUKE ACURACY in the same configuration, I never had issues with the ESC.
We had 34 °C yesterday in Paris, and I flew 7 rounds with no ESC...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
08-08-2018, 01:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

Well, the IMMORTAL is completed ... I weighted...

Well, the IMMORTAL is completed ...
I weighted the plane ready to fly with a 5000 mah TP Prolite X battery.
Prop is a carbon RS 21 x 14 with a Falcon 82 mm spinner
FUTABA Rx 7003 SBUS, back up...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
08-06-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

For a neat installation I have been using some...

For a neat installation I have been using some lightened carbon/balsa sandwich for the HV Digiswitch and the Aero Tech Voltage Regulator - F3A Unlimited source.
The Aero Tech VR is set to 7.6 volts...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
08-04-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

I'm just back from the 2018 EC in Belgium where I...

I'm just back from the 2018 EC in Belgium where I met B.J. PARK
He confirmed me that wings had no offset , what I checked on my plane.
I glued blind nuts in place with 30mn epoxy.
The fitting of...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-15-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

Back from the practice field ....nice rainbow...

Back from the practice field ....nice rainbow ....
Due to short ESC wires, the battery is slightly offset to the right to compensate for the FUTABA ESC positionned on the left side of the fuselage....
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-14-2018, 11:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

The total weight of the battery tray is 25 + 15 g...

The total weight of the battery tray is 25 + 15 g for the battery support plate made of 3mm carbon balsa
The carbon rear engine mount is secured with RS nyl-stops
The FUTABA ESC is mounted to the...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-10-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

According to B.J. the CG is located at 130 mm...

According to B.J. the CG is located at 130 mm from the low wing leading edge.
I positioned ESC and battery pack in order to install the battery tray at the right position.
I used carbon fiber...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-01-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

I secured the wheels pants with two tiny bolts...

I secured the wheels pants with two tiny bolts and blind nuts from Micro fasteners, and used Ralph Schweizer light wheels.
The gear is bolt from the top with nylstops on the bottom of the fuselage....
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
06-28-2018, 04:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

It's not included in the kit .... but you can...

It's not included in the kit .... but you can order it in Japan or here in Austria
Ralph Schweizer (http://www.ralphschweizer.com)
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
06-27-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

After gluing the rudder with epoxy , I installed...

After gluing the rudder with epoxy , I installed in the fuselage a homemade paper tube to guide the elevator servo cord extension.
Stab tubes are epoxied too in the left stab.
Last work of the day,...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
06-20-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

Before gluing the rudder in position, I completed...

Before gluing the rudder in position, I completed the fuselage reinforcing the landing gear box and rear engine mount supports with carbon fiber tape, and using some micro balloons to secure the...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
06-20-2018, 04:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

I am using the Futaba S9170SV SBUS servo. B.J....

I am using the Futaba S9170SV SBUS servo.
B.J. recommends this servo for the elevator. It has great centering and holding capability which are important for the flying stab. It is also light which...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-28-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

I can't emphasize how much important it's to have...

I can't emphasize how much important it's to have the stab parallel to the wings ...
So in order to position the main tube of the flying stab, I'm not using a carbon tube, but an arrow I bought in...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-24-2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

While being on the rudder I installed the tail...

While being on the rudder I installed the tail wheel.
This is a Japanese aftermarket one imported in Europe by Ralph Schweizer.
You have to drill a 7mm hole for the tail wheel axle, and then a 4 mm...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-23-2018, 01:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,921
Posted By J-P

Next step is to install the rudder tray, in line...

Next step is to install the rudder tray, in line with the rudder horns.
I used two 4 X 4 mm hard balsa glued with CA to position perfectly the rudder tray glued with epoxy.
Rudder servo arm holes...
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