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Originally posted by Aros View PostJust like with flying full scale, anything you can do to take the pressure off the (yoke/stick) is never a bad thing. That's why God invented trim tabs. LOL
Happy 4th!
And maybe I missed it but you will probably need down elevator trim to keep the nose pointed down - the flaps just prevent accelerating.
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Originally posted by Alpha View Post
All the Hornet's servos are in pockets with screws, so don't worry, they're not glued in.
We tested all the current 90mm units we sell. They all work fine. The PNP's unit is what we felt was the best balance between the usual key factors of power/performance/weight/sound/cost/static-vs-dynamic thrust, etc.
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Got mine pretty much finished up today. Still have to check/adjust the CG but basically ready for testing as soon as I have a good day and can.
2 PhotosMy YouTube Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrz...4Q-xrOOtP2C-8w
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Here comes #2. I am hopeful this one will have a drama-free maiden with no gremlins. The build was great, everything looks fantastic as one would expect. After range checking and final pre-flight checks, can't wait for her to be airborne! Love this model!!
My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by DCORSAIR View PostThats great on your F-104, your the man then flying that bird with no mixes, I love flying my F-104, there is always an exciting moment and I use a little bit of up elev/flap mix on it as well. Nothing wrong with holding up elevator. I really don't need it on the F-18 but I tried a little and I liked it so now it sets up a nice AOA and glides right in......
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Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Originally posted by janmb View Post
The primary problem with having a poor trim and needing to hold elevator is that it reinforces the bad habit of using your elevator to land in the first place.
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Originally posted by Phantom View Post
I certainly don't advocate flying around the pattern holding the elevator due to lack of trim, but...How do you land? Whether I am flying full size aircraft or RC aircraft I always incorporate elevator into my landings. How do you round out and flair without it? Why is using the elevator in the landing sequence a bad habit?:Thinking:
Of course elevator should be involved, but for speed, not altitude. (inverting throttle and elevator on landings is such a boon for your landing consistency once it clicks and you get it)Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Originally posted by janmb View Post
Hehe, I was making a point :P
Of course elevator should be involved, but for speed, not altitude. (inverting throttle and elevator on landings is such a boon for your landing consistency once it clicks and you get it)
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Originally posted by Phantom View Post
I certainly don't advocate flying around the pattern holding the elevator due to lack of trim, but...How do you land? Whether I am flying full size aircraft or RC aircraft I always incorporate elevator into my landings. How do you round out and flair without it? Why is using the elevator in the landing sequence a bad habit?:Thinking:
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Originally posted by bill34207 View PostGot mine pretty much finished up today.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Aros View PostHere comes #2. I am hopeful this one will have a drama-free maiden with no gremlins. The build was great, everything looks fantastic as one would expect. After range checking and final pre-flight checks, can't wait for her to be airborne! Love this model!!
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Originally posted by bill34207 View PostGot mine pretty much finished up today. Still have to check/adjust the CG but basically ready for testing as soon as I have a good day and can.
Good job Bill, that looks awesome, I almost went with same livery but those decals looked hard to apply, me and decals do not get along so I went with the low visibility livery. Hope you get to feeling better
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