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Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

Jeff, I don't think a 1250 is enough servo...

Jeff,

I don't think a 1250 is enough servo for the rudder, especially if you plan on doing knife edges.

Joe
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

I have a 140 in mine and it's more than enough...

I have a 140 in mine and it's more than enough power. The plane weighs 24.5 pounds dry. In my opinion 120N would be the ideal powerplant. If I were doing one now I'd put in one of the new 120's...
Forum: RC Jets
02-01-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

20 mm. is at the bottom of the trailing edge. ...

20 mm. is at the bottom of the trailing edge.

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Forum: RC Jets
08-21-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

You could try asking Skymaster to send you some...

You could try asking Skymaster to send you some touch up paint. Tell them it's due to shipping damage and they shouldn't charge you. My experience in the past is that what they send isn't...
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2020, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

Jeff, Have you checked to see if your...

Jeff,

Have you checked to see if your homeowners and AMA insurance will cover your loss? I believe AMA covers thefts up to $1000.

Joe
Forum: RC Jets
05-19-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

Jeff, That really sucks! I hope you find...

Jeff,

That really sucks! I hope you find it OK. Sometimes it's hard to judge distance and downed planes are a lot further out than you'd think.

Good luck,
Joe
Forum: RC Jets
05-11-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

I wouldn't put it there. In spite of your...

I wouldn't put it there. In spite of your statement to the contrary, it is right next to the hottest part of the turbine. If that's the only spot that will work then I recommend heat shielding the...
Forum: RC Jets
04-17-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

I didn't like the idea of having 5 airlines to...

I didn't like the idea of having 5 airlines to connect/unconnect in each wing. I was able to eliminate 2 from each wing by using button valves to control the gear door cylinders.
...
Forum: RC Jets
04-17-2020, 05:11 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

What is Dirk telling you about availability? Is...

What is Dirk telling you about availability? Is the Skymaster plant back to full production? What about their suppliers? Can you expect shipping delays? What lead time is he quoting?

Given...
Forum: RC Jets
02-11-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

Jeff, 250mm is a good place to start. I...

Jeff,

250mm is a good place to start. I maidened mine at 245 and it was a bit nose heavy. I'm now at 255mm.
I have 3 mm. UP trim with full flaps, no crow.
Good luck with the maiden.

Joe
Forum: RC Jets
07-12-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

In my opinion a 100 would be the minimum for this...

In my opinion a 100 would be the minimum for this plane. The right engine is a 120. It should come out about 24# dry and about 30# TO weight. So you be the judge.
It also depends on whether...
Forum: RC Jets
05-20-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

You'll have to sand and fit each block carefully...

You'll have to sand and fit each block carefully so that it just fits in the space available. You don't want to distort the upper wing skin.
Forum: RC Jets
05-20-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

There are several ways you could do it. I made...

There are several ways you could do it. I made plywood blocks that tie the upper and lower wing skins together. Servos are mounted to the aluminum mounts then screwed into the plywood. I used flat...
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2019, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

I have a bit more downthrust than your latest...

I have a bit more downthrust than your latest picture. As long as it is directed away from the stab you should be OK. I haven't had any blistering problem. However, I did add some Flightmetal to...
Forum: RC Jets
05-16-2019, 04:30 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

Jeff, As discussed previously the cones...

Jeff,

As discussed previously the cones need to be cut down to fit. My rear former is recessed about 1/2 inch. I would not recommend trying to move the former. Shorten the wide end of the...
Forum: RC Jets
03-11-2019, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

If you try fitting the tailcones to the back of...

If you try fitting the tailcones to the back of the fuse you'll see that they're too big. Mine needed to be cut down about 1/2" to fit.

My assumption is that Skymaster didn't bother making new...
Forum: RC Jets
02-25-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

Don't raise the turbine! Read post #1033. If...

Don't raise the turbine! Read post #1033. If you look carefully at my picture you'll see that there is about a 1" space between the saddle tanks at the bottom (I just used a balsa block as a...
Forum: RC Jets
02-25-2019, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

Jeff, To be honest I couldn't tell from the...

Jeff,

To be honest I couldn't tell from the instructions which way was what for the pipe. Just install it to get the maximum amount of downthrust. You want to make sure that the exhaust blast...
Forum: RC Jets
02-14-2019, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

I have a Hitec HS-225MG on my steering.

I have a Hitec HS-225MG on my steering.
Forum: RC Jets
02-12-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

Mine fits fine. It's been a while but I think...

Mine fits fine. It's been a while but I think that's because I made it fit. The rudder fits into a pocket at the rear of the fin that consists of a piece of wood that the hinges go into with thin...
Forum: RC Jets
02-12-2019, 05:21 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

I got mine in 2012 with the same issue. You...

I got mine in 2012 with the same issue. You would think that Skymaster would have fixed it by now.
Typical Chinese business practice; why bother as long as they can still sell it.
Forum: RC Jets
10-04-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

My thoughts exactly! Just don't go inverted when...

My thoughts exactly! Just don't go inverted when the saddles are empty and there's only 1/3 left in the center tank. Of course by that time you're on the ground.

Joe
Forum: RC Jets
10-04-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

I also moved the pick-up opening on the center...

I also moved the pick-up opening on the center tank similar to Bob, except mine is about 1/3 up from the bottom to allow the clunk to reach bottom. It works fine that way.
Forum: RC Jets
10-03-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

See http://www.skymasterjets.net/oleolegs.htm ...

See http://www.skymasterjets.net/oleolegs.htm

You should exercise the struts a few times by hand to see what pressure feels right. I think I put about 40 psi in mine.

Joe

PS - The video...
Forum: RC Jets
10-02-2018, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,188
Posted By joeflyer

I was told by BVM to use automatic transmission...

I was told by BVM to use automatic transmission fluid (ATF), so that's what I did.
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