| Title: | Welcome To The Radio Control Conference |
| Notice: | dir's in 11, who's who in 4, sales in 6, auctions 19 |
| Moderator: | VMSSG::FRIEDRICHS |
| Created: | Tue Jan 13 1987 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Jun 05 1997 |
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After maaannnnyyyy years of wanting to fly RC models I finally purchase Gentle Lady to start with. I notice the STAB and FIN are stick assembly. I expected the wing to be this way but did not expect the Stab and Fin to be done in this fashion. So be it... I would like opinions on the Monokote hinge technigue use on this model. Also suggestion of how I can sand the Dihedral angles...? one is 3.5 degrees! What is the tolerance for error...? What Servos should I use. FUTUBA NBF is what I am ordering... I am new at this and would like some pointers.. My next Model I am considering is the Sig Kadet MKII. Is this all stick build or is the stab/fin made from 1/4 sheet stock? Engine considerations. Magnum 40's, 45's (BB,SF,FP, etc ) Experience... Fox OS Enya Royal Saito RJL K&B Tigre I know I am asking a lot.. But I have a lot of questions.. Anything will help.... Arthur
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| 1454.1 | UNYEM::BLUMJ | Wed Sep 09 1992 15:32 | 16 | ||
Arthur,
The built-up rudder and stab on the Gentle Lady will result in
a lighter structure than a solid balsa sheet. This means you won't
have to add as much weight in the nose to achieve the proper center
of gravity.
I have had good luck using Scotch transparent tape for hinging, I think
it might be a little easier to apply than monokote hinges.
Use whatever servos come with the radio you purchase. The GL does not
require micro servos or anything special.
Good luck,
Jim
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| 1454.2 | N25480::FRIEDRICHS | Organizationally Challenged | Wed Sep 09 1992 16:10 | 10 | |
Arthur, please be sure to take some time and read through all of the
beginner topics in here. There is lots of good info!
Check out the keyword directory in 11.*.
Where do you plan on flying?? Have you joined the local club yet??
cheers,
jeff
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| 1454.3 | Suggestions | QUIVER::WALTER | Wed Sep 09 1992 22:10 | 38 | |
Regarding building in dihedral:
I cut a dihedral gauge out of cardboard. The gauge should have an angle
of 90 degrees plus 1/2 the dihedral angle of the two surfaces. So if
the specified dihedral angle is 5 degrees, the gauge should have an
angle of 92.5 degrees. When you glue in the root rib, use the guage to
position it to the correct angle. That way there isn't much sanding to
be done.
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Gauge Wing
(Angle exaggerated) (View from trailing edge)
Regarding built up tail:
Light is good!
Regarding Kadet MkII:
That was my first power plane. It's rugged. The wing is as strong as
they come. I tested it several times. The stab is fully sheeted built
up, also quite strong. Fuse is solid sheeting. There's lots of sanding
to be done around the nose area, but again, it's STRONG.
Problem: all that strength comes at a cost. It's a bit heavy. Mine flew
fine, but I've flown other trainers since then that were much lighter
and didn't land quite so hot. If you're learning on the power plane,
another possibility is the Kadet Seniorita. It's mostly sticks, very
light, MUCH more forgiving. The Midwest Aerostar is another popular
trainer that flies quite well.
Just my opinion...
Dave
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| 1454.4 | better late than never. | HANNAH::REITH | Jim HANNAH:: Reith DSG1/2E6 235-8039 | Mon Sep 14 1992 11:48 | 10 |
The monocoat hinges work fine. After trying several types, I've gone back to that style on my 4.5 pound, 121" Alcyone. They work well. Radio: go the extra $20 and get the FM system. You might want to consider 6ch now before you actually need it. That way you can use the radio longer into the future. Again, most of this is covered in the beginner topics pointed to by the directories in 11.* dir/title=begin 11.* will get you the ones to start with (keywords are your friend 8^) | |||||
| 1454.5 | Trainer Advice | LEDS::WATT | Wed Sep 16 1992 11:59 | 15 | |
I can think of several trainers that are better than the Kadet MkII.
Midwest Aerostar - excellent kit good flyer
Goldberg Eagle II - excellent kit - very light - good flyer
Both are 40 size planes with excellent building instructions. I would
recommend the OS40FP for your first engine. It's simple and reliable.
Join a club before you go too far. Clubs are a great source of advice
and instruction is a must!
Charlie
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| 1454.6 | Try the Telemaster 40 | POLAR::SIBILLE | Thu Sep 17 1992 08:32 | 20 | |
As a power trainer I used the Telemaster 40. I whas very pleased with
it. It is very responsive and yet so easy to fly. You can add flaps to
it which is really great for slow flying. Mine took a lot of punisment
the last two years.
To show you how well the plane fly's check this: I whas flying low
trying to stay about 6 inches above high weeds when they decided to
grab my plane. The right wing touch the weeds. I manage to get the
plane up, It would not turn right anymore as I had to get all controls
on the right just to keep it straight. Also the plane looked kind of
funny. Well comming back for a landing on the field whas out of the
question so I gently turn left into so very high weeds and gently
landed the plane there. When we got it we saw what had happen. the wing
whas turn 30 degrees with the body and all elastic band from one side
where gone which made the body dangling from the wing. The flaps where
jam by the body so that one whas down and the other straight. I still
wonder today how the plane manage to stay in flight because it whas
surely not my skills.
Jacques
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