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Forum: RC Jets
09-18-2020, 04:18 PM
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Posted By bodywerks

I did. He doesn't have any. I'm going to see how...

I did. He doesn't have any. I'm going to see how poor the braking strength is before I spend $250
Forum: RC Jets
09-18-2020, 04:41 AM
Replies: 6,824
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Posted By bodywerks

Tire diameter is 75mmX25mm width, with 6mm axle...

Tire diameter is 75mmX25mm width, with 6mm axle and swingarm that the axle goes through is about 10mm. The lugs n the electron are around 11mm gap, so they might be able to be modified very easily....
Forum: RC Jets
09-17-2020, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Has anyone tried fitting electron brake/wheel...

Has anyone tried fitting electron brake/wheel assemblies to the JP strut? I am just about done ever dealing with JP hobby crap. Three jets with their brakes and not a one with two brakes that brake...
Forum: RC Jets
09-17-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

I just did it to mine. Didn't seem to help my...

I just did it to mine. Didn't seem to help my issue. My issue is that one brake is only half as powerful as the other. I literally had to reduce brake power on one(via my Xicoy LG15) to 60% for it to...
Forum: RC Jets
09-14-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

My Ultra Flash brakes SUCK as well, and I'm...

My Ultra Flash brakes SUCK as well, and I'm running the LG15 xicoy controller, the gyro assisted unit(LG13 does not have a gyro). My abs is at 1/5 and I have heading hold steering gyro with around...
Forum: RC Jets
09-13-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

I just flew mine again yesterday and was...

I just flew mine again yesterday and was immediately reminded of how terribly it brakes, even with the xicoy controller. I'm about to do this mod as well.
Forum: RC Jets
09-11-2020, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

an underrated turbine. That's a first! That...

an underrated turbine. That's a first! That p-130 is definitely a workhorse!
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Mine is 21lbs, with a swiwin 140. The key to...

Mine is 21lbs, with a swiwin 140. The key to getting that light is minimalistic equipment. I use a powersafe receiver that takes two batteries. I use one of them to also power my gear, and then a 3s...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Stock uat works fine, but I went with intairco. ...

Stock uat works fine, but I went with intairco.
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Forum: RC Jets
08-17-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

That might be where I went wrong. I don't think...

That might be where I went wrong. I don't think the manual stated "measured at the tip". I started with 5mm measured at the root.
Forum: RC Jets
08-17-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Every aircraft is going to be different, as far...

Every aircraft is going to be different, as far as aircraft design goes. Some might require up elevator but in my experience the vast majority require down.
I work on bombardier CRJ aircraft and...
Forum: RC Jets
08-17-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

I can say without question that DOWN elevator is...

I can say without question that DOWN elevator is required with ANY flap input on this aircraft. In fact, what they recommend starting with is not enough in my experience.
Forum: RC Jets
07-16-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

I saw those pics. Pretty sweet. Weather allowing,...

I saw those pics. Pretty sweet. Weather allowing, I'll fly again saturday, with trims set properly!
Forum: RC Jets
07-05-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Well, 99.98% sure I discovered my, err, ...

Well, 99.98% sure I discovered my, err, issue...I never set my trims to link to my flight mode/ flap switch! I had an approximate amount of down elevator set up in my flap system, but I was also...
Forum: RC Jets
06-30-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

That is something I might have to pay more...

That is something I might have to pay more attention to. I'm definitely not 'overspeeding' the gear but I'm also definitely flying faster than landing speed. I'll try deploying them at a lower speed...
Forum: RC Jets
06-30-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

I filled the little drop down bulb of the tank...

I filled the little drop down bulb of the tank and balanced it. It's closer to 233mm.
Forum: RC Jets
06-30-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

I have checked all conditions. It definitely...

I have checked all conditions. It definitely dives harder once gear are down. Only two flights today. I'll get to knowing it a little better before I do anything drastic!
Forum: RC Jets
06-30-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Other than me not strapping the tank in tightly...

Other than me not strapping the tank in tightly enough, successful maiden! Swiwin 140 is the perfect powerplant for this jet in the USA. A left to right pass advancing throttle to full right out of...
Forum: RC Jets
06-21-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Then I should be good.

Then I should be good.
Forum: RC Jets
06-21-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

around sabe location as me? I filled the drop...

around sabe location as me? I filled the drop down part of the tank with fuel to test cg and it just barely noses over at 235mm
Forum: RC Jets
06-21-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Nice. What batteries and where did they end up?...

Nice. What batteries and where did they end up? I'm a 3s 3300mah and two 2s 2500, all right behind the nlg bullhead.
Forum: RC Jets
06-20-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Goal was under 22lbs. Achieved. Kept setup pretty...

Goal was under 22lbs. Achieved. Kept setup pretty simple. No gyro(other than what's in there gear controller), no gps or other gizmos. Take off weight will be under 29lbs so over 1:1 at take off with...
Forum: RC Jets
06-13-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

nice. I'm hoping for similar weight.

nice. I'm hoping for similar weight.
Forum: RC Jets
06-13-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

Evo?

Evo?
Forum: RC Jets
06-13-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,025
Posted By bodywerks

I got turnbuckles for everything but flaps since...

I got turnbuckles for everything but flaps since they're pretty much unadjustable unless you disconnect it from the flap and remove the whole servo tray.
Anyway, i got it to work pretty well with...
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