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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
My first balsa build Extra 330 from General Hobby
My first balsa plane turned out to be a winner. I bought this plane not too long
ago before I decided to actually be brave and put it together. With no
instruction, I took on the challenge to be thorough and do it correctly, I was
unsure what correctly was. I figured I should make an unboxing video so that I
had some fond memory.
I searched online and looked at several manuals that were of the similar model.
None were exactly the same but each one had a similar part design with steps
that I could use. I glued the hinges and mounted the motor. I glued and screwed
rudder and wings simple enough!
I bought some K-Power servos off Ebay with some small hiccups. Two of the servos
failed but I don't know if my wacky receiver is to blame, so no pointing finger
from me. All in all, I think I made the right choice with this plane from
General Hobby. I think it looks amazing. Can't wait to get her up in the air.
Specifications: Wingspan 50''/1270mm Length: 45''/1145mm Wing Area: 489 sq
in/31.5dm2 RTF Weight: 3.5Lbs/1590g Wing Loading: 16oz/sq ft/49g/dm2
Hobby King MX2 BLUE 3D 1400mm EPO PNP ARF
This is my favorite plane so far. The price is right and the quality is there. I feel confident when flying this model that I will have the power to perform the maneuvers to impress. I have to say the build was simple, easy Manual, with quality EPO, I May buy another.
Hobby king states and I believe that this "EPO 1.4m 3D head-turning machine; this large scale model will surely draw a crowd at any club and demand full respect amongst 3D pilots the world over.
The distinctive and scale scheme is ideal for orientation. The MX2 is large for an EPO model and it looks nearly twice the size once it's in the air. Its a blast to fly and is very 3D capable!
The powerful, pre-installed 36-48 motor spinning that large & scale 3 blade prop gives plenty of thrust for the wildest of maneouvers, and the pre-installed servo's are certainly up to the job. Generous size control surfaces combined with light weight ensure this is a true performer as well as a head turner. Practical as well as easy on the eye, the wings are detachable for easy transportation, a large canopy ensures easy access to Lipoly tray, wing bolts and so on".
Specs:
Wingspan: 1400mm
Length: 1290mm
Flying Weight: 1900g
Wing Loading: 50g/dm2
Motor: 36-48 Brushless Outrunner
ESC: 70A w/BEC
Servo: 2 x 9g, 2 x 17g
4 Channel
Includes:
All Hardware
Instruction Booklet
Requires:
Your Own 4~6 Channel TX/RX
2200mAh 4s Lipoly Battery
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Freewing Spacewalker
What can I say? It doesn't walk and it it can't fly in space. I thought this name has no meaning but the Spacewalker is one of my most favorite planes to fly along with the JCUB. Its simple construction has a landing gear so I don't have to worry about retracts. Handling well characteristics and basic design make it a good trainer as well as a sports flyer. You can't go wrong with this one. I do approve of this wacky named plane.
Spacewing Unboxing review
Spacewing Build video
Spacewing Flight Video
The Freewing space walker has a 1120mm wingspan and runs on a 1600-2200 3s lipo battery.
Specification
Material: EPO
Fuselage length: 800mm (31-1/2")
Wingspan: 1120mm (44-1/8")
Flight weight: 850g (29.98 oz.)
Pull: 1150g (40.60 oz.)
Motor size: 3130-1200KV
Prop size: 2-Bladed 10*6
Battery: 3s 11.1V 1600mAh 20c
ESC: 30A ESC
Servo: 9g servo (4pcs)
What can I say? It doesn't walk and it it can't fly in space. I thought this name has no meaning but the Spacewalker is one of my most favorite planes to fly along with the JCUB. Its simple construction has a landing gear so I don't have to worry about retracts. Handling well characteristics and basic design make it a good trainer as well as a sports flyer. You can't go wrong with this one. I do approve of this wacky named plane.
Spacewing Unboxing review
Spacewing Build video
Spacewing Flight Video
The Freewing space walker has a 1120mm wingspan and runs on a 1600-2200 3s lipo battery.
Specification
Material: EPO
Fuselage length: 800mm (31-1/2")
Wingspan: 1120mm (44-1/8")
Flight weight: 850g (29.98 oz.)
Pull: 1150g (40.60 oz.)
Motor size: 3130-1200KV
Prop size: 2-Bladed 10*6
Battery: 3s 11.1V 1600mAh 20c
ESC: 30A ESC
Servo: 9g servo (4pcs)
Monday, January 22, 2018
LX F-22 Raptor 70mm EDF KIT Version
This build was amazing. There were no instructions but it does come with a small booklet that shows operation. Once I had all the parts laid out, I could pretty much tell where everything went. I had put this together with 30-minute epoxy and eight 9g servos. The kit suggests two options for servo placement. I also used a 2850KV Outrunner Brushless motor and a 60 amp esc. The model is constructed out of EPS foam which makes it lighter. I placed decals on the model and it looks great!!! I took pictures comparing it to my f-35. You can see the similar sizes and design make both these models 5th generation. I can't wait to fly this one . I'm going to post a video after I do a test flight.Test Flight And Fail
My Succsess Flight
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF). The result of the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter program, the aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but also has ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence capabilities. The prime contractor, Lockheed Martin, built most of the F-22's airframe and weapons systems and conducted final assembly, while Boeing provided the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems.
The aircraft was variously designated F-22 and F/A-22 before it formally entered service in December 2005 as the F-22A. After a protracted development and despite operational issues, the USAF considers the F-22 critical to its tactical air power, and says that the aircraft is unmatched by any known or projected fighter. The Raptor's combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance, and situational awareness gives the aircraft unprecedented air combat capabilities
The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation fighter that is considered fourth generation in stealth aircraft technology by the USAF. It is the first operational aircraft to combine supercruise, supermaneuverability, stealth, and sensor fusion in a single weapons platform. The Raptor has clipped delta wings with a reverse sweep on the rear, four empennage surfaces, and a retractable tricycle landing gear. Flight control surfaces include leading-edge flaps, flaperons, ailerons, rudders on the canted vertical stabilizers, and all-moving horizontal tails; these surfaces also serve as speed brakes.
The aircraft's dual Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 afterburning turbofan engines are closely spaced and incorporate 2D pitch-axis thrust vectoring nozzles with a range of ±20 degrees; each engine has maximum thrust in the 35,000 lbf (156 kN) class.The F-22's thrust-to-weight ratio in typical combat configuration is nearly at unity in maximum military power and 1.25 in full afterburner. Maximum speed without external stores is estimated to be Mach 1.82 during supercruise and greater than Mach 2 with afterburners.
The F-22 is among only a few aircraft that can supercruise, or sustain supersonic flight without using fuel-inefficient afterburners; it can intercept targets which subsonic aircraft would lack the speed to pursue and an afterburner-dependent aircraft would lack the fuel to reach. The Raptor's high operating altitude is also a significant tactical advantage over prior fighters. The use of internal weapons bays permits the aircraft to maintain comparatively higher performance over most other combat-configured fighters due to a lack of aerodynamic drag from external stores. The F-22's structure contains a significant amount of high-strength materials to withstand stress and heat of sustained supersonic flight. Respectively, titanium alloys and composites comprise 39% and 24% of the aircraft's structural weight.
Video of an F-22 flight demonstration
The Raptor's aerodynamic performance, sensor fusion, and stealth work together for increased effectiveness. Altitude, speed, and advanced active and passive sensors allow the aircraft to spot targets at considerable ranges and increase weapons range; altitude and speed also complement stealth's ability to increase the aircraft's survivability against ground defenses such as surface-to-air missiles.
Specification:
Wingspan: 850mm (33.5 in)
Length: 1230mm (48.5 in)
Wing Area: 27 dm2
Flying Weight: 935g (33 oz)
Drive System: 2850KV Outrunner Brushless motor EDF Diameter: 1x70mm
Thrust: 1000g+
Servo: 5x 9g high speed micro servos ESC: 50A Brushless speed controller Battery: 14.8V 4S1P 2200mAh 20C LiPo (Lithium Polymer) (not Included)
Radio: 5 CH radio system with delta mixing (not Included)
Features:
4ch Radio Control - Rudder (nose wheel), Aileron, Elevator, Throttle and Gear
Huge 70mm EDF unit with 2850kv outrunner motor with 50A Brushless ESC
ESC placement on belly for superb cooling in flight
Steerable nose wheel (rudder channel) with strobing LED landing light
Excellent flight characteristics and stability
Great performance - excellent top speed and can slow right down for gentle landings
Very scale pre-painted airframe with decals already applied. Great attention to detail.
All servo connections clearly labeled
Excellent manual
Monday, January 8, 2018
Dynam Devil 3D 1015mm
This Dynam Blue Devil flies excellent. Great 3D control. I put my servo in high rates . I pulled flat spins and snap rolls all day. This plane is off the hook!!! I used a 2200 mAh 25c 4s and sad to say they got really hot and puffed. Be ready to have a 35c or more so puffing won't be an issue. You can see my first flight video here Dynam Blue Devil 3DTo see the Build Dynam Blue Devil Build
WingSpan | 40in (1016mm) |
Length | 44.5in (1130mm) |
Servos | 4 servos total (2 x 9g & 2 x 17g) - Installed |
Recommended Battery | 14.8v 2600 mAh 30C (NOT INCLUDED) |
Motor Size | BM3720 650kv (Installed) |
ESC Size | 50Amp (dectrum) - Installed |
Prop Size | 13 x 6 (2 bladed) |
Radio | 4 Channel (NOT INCLUDED) |
Landing Gear | Fixed |
Receiver | 4 Channel (NOT INCLUDED) |
Weight | 51.2oz (1450g) |
Flying Time | 5-10 minutes |
FREEWING F-35 LIGHTNING II V2 70MM VECTORED THRUST RC JET
The Freewing F-35 Lightning flies better than I expected. It's a real
floater in the air and landings are a breeze. I took mine up with a 2200
mAh 4s 25c, but it got too hot. Next time I'm taking it up with a higher C
rating like 30 or 40. It balances out perfectly with a 2200 mAh. The thrust vectoring is noticeable with its vertical takeoffs, but there are
no unwanted surprises. You can watch my flight here Freewing F-35 Flight Video
![Lockheed Martin.svg](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/95/Lockheed_Martin.svg/250px-Lockheed_Martin.svg.png)
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighters. The fifth-generation combat aircraft is designed to perform ground attack and air superiority missions. It has three main models: the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, the F-35B short take-off and vertical-landing (STOVL) variant, and the F-35C carrier-based Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR) variant. On 31 July 2015, the United States Marines declared ready for deployment the first squadron of F-35B fighters after intensive testing. On 2 August 2016, the U.S. Air Force declared its first squadron of F-35A fighters combat-ready.
The F-35 descends from the X-35, the winning design of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. An aerospace industry team led by Lockheed Martin designed and manufactures it. Other major F-35 industry partners include Northrop Grumman, Pratt & Whitney and BAE Systems. The F-35 first flew on 15 December 2006. The United States plans to buy 2,663 aircraft. Its variants are to provide the bulk of the crewed tactical airpower of the U.S. Air Force, Navy and the Marine Corps over the coming decades. Deliveries of the F-35 for the U.S. military are scheduled until 2037with a projected service life up to 2070.
Jet Specifications
Wingspan | 800mm / 31.5in |
Length | 1150mm / 45.3in |
Flying Weight | 900g / 31.7oz |
CG (Center of Gravity) | check manual |
Power System | 2839-3000kV Brushless Outrunner Motor |
Electronic Speed Control | 45A, XT60 Connector |
Propeller / EDF | 70mm EDF with Vectored Thrust |
Servos | 9g standard gear with 100mm lead : nose gear steering, left aileron, right aileron, left elevator 9g reverse gear with 100mm lead : right elevator, rudder, left vector, right vector, vertical vector |
Landing Gear | Full electronic retractable nose and main landing gear with metal trunnions |
Required Battery | 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 30C LiPo |
Required Radio | 6 Channel |
Ailerons | Yes |
Elevator | Yes |
Rudder | No |
Flaps | No |
Lights | No |
Hinge Type | Nylon hinges |
Material | EPS Foam |
Skill Level | Intermediate |
Build Time | 1 Hour |
Recommended Environment | Outdoor |
Friday, January 6, 2017
North American T-6 Texan
One of my favorites. The Dynam T-6 Texas most stable in flight. Its large wing span and rudder allow for almost level wing rudder turns. The T-6 Texan has a lot of speed with its Powerful BM3715A-KV1050 Brushless Outrunner motor. Landing is a breeze. The build was simple and fast. The canopy was a chore to glue but I managed with thumb tacks. Very scale looking. My Flight of the T-6 Texan
The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is a single-engined advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), United States Navy, Royal Air Force, and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II and into the 1970s. Designed by North American Aviation, the T-6 is known by a variety of designations depending on the model and operating air force. The United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) and USAAF designated it as the AT-6, the United States Navy the SNJ, and British Commonwealth air forces, the Harvard, the name by which it is best known outside of the US. After 1962, US forces designated it the T-6. It remains a popular warbird aircraft used for airshow demonstrations and static displays. It has also been used many times to simulate various Japanese aircraft, including the Mitsubishi A6M Zero in movies depicting World War II in the Pacific.
Airplane Specifications:
WingSpan | 53.93 inches (1370mm) |
Length | 35.23 inches / 895mm |
Servos | 4 x 9g |
Battery | 2200 11.v 20C 11.1v with Deans |
Motor Size | Powerful 3715 (power 10) high speedoutrunner brushless motors |
ESC Size | 1 x Dectrum 30Amp |
Prop Size | Dynam 12 x 6 |
Radio | 5 Channel Dynam 2.4ghz Transmitter |
Charger | 2-3s (7.4v - 11.1v) Basic Lipo Charger |
Receiver | +5 Channel |
Weight | 44oz / 1250 w/Battery |
Features:
- Realistic scale features including attractive, classic AT-6 paint scheme and molded panel lines
- Servoless electronic retractable landing gear
- Powerful BM3715A-KV1050 Brushless Outrunner motor
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