Showing posts with label airplane. Show all posts
Showing posts with label airplane. Show all posts

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Got the WAA-08 SQuiRT today!

I've waited for two years and the plane is finally in my hands...hope I can still fly!

I've been flying in the flight simulator only for the last year and a half...or longer :) So, let's just say -- "Don't screw this up Joe!"

Click on the WAA-08 logo in the right margin for more info...

I'll report back after my flight, with pictures and video...wish me luck!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

I bought a new plane today...

The Enticement F3P ARF!

Along with the plane and all the necessary completion parts...I also bought a Spektrum DX6i.

I'm really exited to see how it all comes together. I really haven't built a model in a while...especially one that needs to fly when it's done.

Check here for to buy one and\or to get more info...including flight videos etc.

I'll keep you posted on the build progress. Tonight, I started with making templates of the major foam parts -- in case I break something while flying it. And, I'm in the process of gluing the fuselage together.


Product Specifications
Wing Span: 34 in (860mm)
Overall Length: 33 in (833mm)
Wing Area: 241 sq in (15.5 sq dm)
Flying Weight: 5.0–5.75oz (140–165g)
Motor Size: E-flite Park 250 BL Outrunner Motor, 2200Kv
Prop Size: 8x4 Direct Drive Prop: Black
Speed Control : E-flite 10 Amp Brushless ESC
Recommended Battery: 2S 7.4V 480mAh Li-Po
Control Throw (Ailerons): 1 1/4" (35mm) with 25% Expo on Low or 2" (50mm) with 40% Expo on High
Control Throw (Elevator): 1" (25mm) with 20% Expo on Low or 1 1\2" (40mm) with 45% Expo on High
Control Throw (Rudder): 1 1/2" (40mm) with 30% Expo on Low or 2 3/4" (70mm) with 50% Expo on High
Scale: Indoor F3P/Aerobatic Flyer
Approx. Assembly Time: 3-4 hours

Friday, January 18, 2008

New favorite FMS plane

A 3D Foamy Edge...If flying this model is anything like a real one, then I'm dying to get one -- this plane is fun.

Download it here

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

E-flite has a new plane

The new E-flite P-38/F-5E Lightning 400 ARF is a highly pre-assembled replica of an F-5E variant that served in the European theater during the invasion of Normandy. This long-range interceptor also earned popularity in the Pacific flying reconnaissance missions with specially equipped cameras. It includes many details like invasion stripes, cockpit details, appropriate squadron markings, removable drop tanks, counter-rotating props and spinners, functional scale elevator mass balances and much more!

Here's a great article on it: http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=928

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Two Days and No Flying...

I've had my batteries all charged, but things like work have gotten in the way :D -- I know, that's terrible, huh? Letting something like work get in the way of R/C, that's ridiculous.

But, I did find this great video and info of a Sopwith Camel ARF. I'd love to do my own review of this plane...anyone from Green RC Models or Powerline Hobbies want to send me a loner?:


Wingspan: 37.8"
Wing Area: 450 sq. in. (approx.)
Weight: 29.5 oz. RTF
Length: 25.6"
Wing Loading: 9.44 oz/sq. ft.
Servos: 4 micro servos (included)
Transmitter: Futaba 6EXAP
Receiver: Castle Creations Berg 7
Battery: Vampower 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo
Motor: Outrunner (included)
ESC: 20amp (included)
Manufacturer: Green RC Models
Available From: Powerline Hobbies
Retail Price: $199.99

Sunday, October 28, 2007

I need a new plane

I love my Super Cub and my other little planes, but I need something different.

Leave me a comment, with your opinion, of what a good plane would be for someone who's never flown with ailerons before.

Planes I'm thinking about:
http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/hobbico/hcaa28.html

http://store.bananahobby.com/1074.html

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Friday, October 5, 2007

Fun times with my RC Toys from China

I spent about 45min today, at lunch, flying my two small planes and my 2-channel heli that I got from China (see previous posts for the snapshots) a couple weeks back. I had a great time.

The red low-wing plane even flew well -- I was amazed. The yellow top-wing is still the better flyer, but the low-wing was fun today...I got it really high, that helps.

I also took some more video of the 2-channel heli in flight.


I got at least 8-10 min. of flight time out of each craft -- that's pretty good!

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Tyco SKYFORCE RC Airplanes

I finally added my review of the Tyco SKYFORCE planes to my JoeFlyer web site.

These are fun little foam planes that can fly indoors or outdoors and can also be flown as RC or Free-Flight. I love these things :)

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

You get what you pay for part deux...

Here are some pictures of two of the cheap RC planes I just imported from my contact in China. They look real promissing out of the box, but I've yet to get them to fly more than 20' or so before hitting the ground -- don't fly them on your street, you need a park with space.

The red one is a low wing configuration...
The yellow version is a top wing type...


I was hoping they would fly as good as my Fastlane Arrow Flight that I got at Toys-R-Us for $20...The yellow one is close, but not as good -- see my attached comment for my pros & cons list. I still haven't had a good chance at trying the red one.