40% Question thread

[DannyFlyer]

So I am looking at getting a 40%er for IMAC only

I would be using ZDZ 160 Champion
hitec 7955's all around. And a123 batteries.

So ill be asking tons of questions frist is can i get away with two servos per wing panel i wont be doing any 3d with it?

Danny

[smokin]

if you are looking for a specific imac model the Dalton Aviation Mark Leseberg edition 42% Extra 300 is the way to go. it is 8 inches longer in the fuse than the standard and made into a pattern ship! this is by far the best sequence plane on the market. it's downfall is the 3D area. it was never intended to be a 3D beast, it is too long. for what is sounds like you are after there isn't a better choice out there!!!!!!!!

good luck.

[DannyFlyer]

yeah my choices are the dalton 300 ML, Godfrey 300 or (when it comes out) Extreme flight 123'' 300 but i have a small extra for freestyle so im looking to keep cost and weight down but still have a great Imac competion airplane.

[Wayne]

You cant go wrong with any of those planes you listed.

[smokin]

obviously i'm all about the dalton as i stated earlier... but... since you mentioned it, if you are going with an arf the EF big extra will probably be the choice! mr. hinson just gets it done right!

again, the self built dalton = perfection...... but the EF certainly wouldn't be a bad decision when time is considered!

[DannyFlyer]

Thanks guys.... Back to the origanal question will two 7955's per wing, one per elevator, and 2 ganged up on rudder be enough for imac?

Danny

[BOSSIER_ROB]

	Quote: Originally Posted by DannyFlyer
	So ill be asking tons of questions frist is can i get away with two servos per wing panel i wont be doing any 3d with it? Danny

To answer your question, YES. Several people including myself use only two servos per wing. I run two Hitech 5955s per aileron, one per elevator, and two on the rudder and I beat the snot out of my 42% with 3D. I haven't had any problems with that set up nor has any of my fellow club members with the same set up. If you intend on IMAC only, place them in the servo bays towards the root of the wing and cover the outboard servo bay. This will aid in stopping your snap rolls when you let off the sticks. Less weight out on the wingtips equals less inertia to cause the plane to want to continue rolling that little bit after releasing inputs.

[smokin]

my mel300 dalton has 2 7955's in ea. aileron. i had my builder cut out three servo holes just in case but i am only using 2.... that will be just fine. i have one in ea. elev and 2 (tail mounted) for the rudder.... this will definitely suffice for imac performance!

[DannyFlyer]

Sweet I might do freestyle but it wont be like ML hard fast rollers or tons of hard rolling manuvers but will see I am going to shoot for 30-32lbs. i dont like hovering though the plane will have tons of power with a canister set up.

[DannyFlyer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by smokin
	my mel300 dalton has 2 7955's in ea. aileron. i had my builder cut out three servo holes just in case but i am only using 2.... that will be just fine. i have one in ea. elev and 2 (tail mounted) for the rudder.... this will definitely suffice for imac performance!

who did you have build it and could you post some pics on here?

Danny

[BOSSIER_ROB]

	Quote: Originally Posted by DannyFlyer
	Sweet I might do freestyle but it wont be like ML hard fast rollers or tons of hard rolling manuvers but will see I am going to shoot for 30-32lbs. i dont like hovering though the plane will have tons of power with a canister set up.

You wont see an ARF 30-32 lbs. You have to really pre plan a build to get down into the 34lb range on a kit. That requires coring foam out of wing cores, removing wood everywhere possible, switching all aluminum parts with carbon fiber and such. A 34 lb 40-42% is considered extremely light. On average, the general weight is between 37-40lbs. Anything under that is a well earned bonus. Just save weight everywhere you can and don't be dissapointed with a 36 lb airplane. That is a good weight.

[DannyFlyer]

That works. If I get a kit i will prolly have someone build it for me and maybe cover it.

[DannyFlyer]

just so everyone know this is the exact scheme I am going with.... it was made for a guy name Ed Jepson who flew a full-scale Extra 300

[DannyFlyer]

some of the words and painting/ covering note got cut out.... note all the sizing is for the full scale plane. id be sending the person building/covering my plane a better color copy.

[danielph]

I'd go with the EF 123" Extra 300. It would be a great choice for IMAC and Freestyle. The Dalton 300 is a great plane as well, but I'd go with the EF.
The Quality and looks are the best on the planet, and the flight preformance is more versitile than the Dalton. Just my 2 cents. You won't be disappointed with either.