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Old 11-20-2009, 06:42 PM   #39
classclown
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Default Re: 30% TOC wont hover.

Quote: Originally Posted by borealnw
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Update:

I've changed out the tank to a 20 ounce and put it in front of the wing tube.





Extended the engine box forward 1 1/2" To shorten the standoff extensions and bring the CG forward. Also while doing that I found that I had 3/4 of a degree of downward thrust and the right thrust was off by 1/16" So I changed that as well in the new fire box.

Here is the old




This is the new










It now has the right amount of right thrust 3/16" and is just over center to the up side of thrust. Not even a tick mark over.




This time instead of using the TOC directions I centered the engine to the cowl putting it directly center to the plane.



the prop sticks out 1" from the cowl giving it more performance, plus I like how it looks, instead of being so close to the cowl.



Servo's should be back from service today or tomorrow so will put those in and check CG. I am confident it will be a tad to the nose though. Anyway if all goes well I hope to get it up in the air on Sunday and will let you guys know how it works out.

PS: Also changed my expo on high rates to 40 Ail and Elev and 55 rudder. Anyway thanks for all your advice and will let you know how it works out soon.
Good luck dude!!!
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