Here is a pic of my Bearcat at my clubs Model Aviation Day. Good weather and good times!
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Originally posted by purduephigam View PostI didn't have any expo programmed. I felt I was really only using elevator to compensate for the ballooning, or compensating the compensation when it would dip. Maybe something to consider; however, I'd at least like to think I'd be able to manage the plane in the meantime at least a little. The last two flights it was literally unable to be controlled from liftoff until crash. Motion did mention that sometimes a little expo (like 15% or so) is necessary.
The Bearcat is a great plane when you're ready for it, but 30% expo and low rates of around 70% are a good place to start as well as using the outer holes on the control horns and inner on the servos. Do yourself and your wallet a huge service and follow the same route as we did, Bryan, remember those days?? Hippie 64 and I go back a few years when we were just breaking into the hobby. I remember drooling over the P-51's and having one sitting in the basement raring to go didn't help matters either until I started looking at her as a goal to reach
Bottom line, she's still in one piece, has never had an accident an is a joy to fly. You'll get there, but do it the right way.
Grossman56Team Gross!
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Originally posted by skylane42 View PostAnyone know where to get a carbon wing tube for the Bearcat.. Motion does not list them.
It's about 4x the length you need but if you're just looking for carbon tube....
http://www.rcfoam.com/carbon-fiber-s...ube-p-803.html
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Oddly enough, I'm in the same boat. Last night I started assembling Bearcat #2, but darned if I can find the wing tube. I had removed everything from the box and then threw away the styro packing, but put everything back in the shipping box for storage. And not only can I not find the wing tube for this one, but I can't find the one from my crashed one either. They have to be hiding in the garage somewhere...Pat
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Originally posted by purduephigam View PostGuys, I very much understand the perspective on new pilots getting in too early. I have already taken ownership in the problem that I got too far ahead of myself with a false sense of confidence in flying the trainer. I'm only looking for a better understanding of what went wrong during flight to cause the completely erratic behavior.
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Originally posted by radfordc View Post
Based on your level of experience the problem could well be "pilot induced oscillation". What happens is you put in a control movement that causes the plane to pitch up; but you over do it a little and the plane pitches up faster, then you try to correct, but again over do it and now the plane is pitching down too fast. Once it starts it gets ugly fast.
https://youtu.be/XHPv0qt03aA
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Hey Purdue, don't feel bad, we've all been there. Just for future reference though, when you're ready for the big jump into warbirds. I usually fly mine with 30% expo and on mid rates, which is usually 80-85%. The Bearcat is a sweetheart of a plane to fly so, you'll get there, no doubt of that!!
Keep in touch and don't hesitate to PM me or anyone here when you go to take the leap. In the meantime, get yourself a good trainer like the Pandora and fly the pants off her!!
Grossman56Team Gross!
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Unless you're flying 3D, airplanes don't need near as much elevator throw as most people think. For a warbird in normal flight you need only enough throw to make a nice round loop. You can set up your rate switch so that most flying is done with about 75% of the full amount recommended in the manual. For landing, I like to use even less throw...maybe 60% of the full amount. These reduced throws along with 30-40% expo make for very smooth, scale looking maneuvers.
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Originally posted by Guest View PostWhat kind of adhesive did you use?
Grossman56Team Gross!
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Originally posted by Mad Baron View PostThe field is in Tullahoma TN we lease the land right just inside USAF base. A lot of open space. My club is the Coffee Airfoilers. Thanks for the good comment on the pic.
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