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M64 · 02-19-2009, 09:31 AM

Well i got My PC back and lost everything. they had to replace the harddrive.
will post some pic s later this evening

M64 · 02-21-2009, 12:53 PM

Sneak peek.
She is very smart

best part is, she is looking to be around a wopping 15.5 pounds fully loaded dry weight with smoke

M64 · 03-06-2009, 10:07 AM

Hey guys, the smoke system is in, and the Recever. will post some pics later this eve.

jaguar bone · 03-06-2009, 06:29 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by M64
	Sneak peek. She is very smart best part is, she is looking to be around a wopping 15.5 pounds fully loaded dry weight with smoke

Dang M64- This plane is looking verrrry-cherry!!

danielph · 03-06-2009, 06:31 PM

That thing looks SHWEET! ! ! Lookin' forward to a video!

M64 · 03-07-2009, 11:49 AM

sorry about taking so long with the pics. the batteries went flat and took the whole day to recharge.

anyway, the pics came out a little blurry.

more to come

enjoy

FuntanaX50 · 03-09-2009, 10:49 AM

Nice thread man. I am also from SA and received my Extra 300 on the weekend. Just need to mount the engine/cowl then i am all done.

Just one question, where you mounted your throttle servo, if you cover that area up with the supplied panel then you wont be able to remove the throttle servo. What are your thoughts ?

M64 · 03-09-2009, 12:35 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by FuntanaX50
	Nice thread man. I am also from SA and received my Extra 300 on the weekend. Just need to mount the engine/cowl then i am all done. Just one question, where you mounted your throttle servo, if you cover that area up with the supplied panel then you wont be able to remove the throttle servo. What are your thoughts ?

With great difficulty

In my honest opinion, this is not the best constructed airplane. you shouldn't have to remove the throttle servo, its a permanent thing.....

here is what I did:
Pic 1 - I cut a peice of balsa and filled in the side so the mount will have a good glue grip. (I used waterproof/sandable wood glue - super strong)

Pic 2 and 3: I drilled 2 small holes in the mount and used 2 bolts and lock nuts for added strength.

Pic 4: Mounted the Fromeco sahara Regulator for the receiver.

Sorry for the fuzzy pics - My camera is kind of old.

Hoping to maiden on sunday....

M64 · 03-15-2009, 09:46 AM

she flies!
what a beaut! very light at 15.5 pounds. she went where she was pointed and the roll rate on high rates is rediculous.
I couldn't get hold of a video camera but there was someone at the field with one but he was struggling with the focus. he got part of the take off and the landing.
when on the landing pattern once you bring the throttle to idle on finals, its almost like hitting the brakes - it slows down very quickly

My thoughts: FANTASTIC

now I have to wait another week for next sunday...

M64 · 03-15-2009, 09:56 AM

Here are some pics

buildingjets · 03-16-2009, 01:28 AM

Wow ! Now I can put a face to the natorious M64 ! Nice plane , just got my second YAK-54 flying the other weekend .
I was thinking of your motor box set-up ... If you were to go around the perimiter with like 3/8" balsa epoxyed in place .
You could have a screw down top plate to your motor box . Your right should'nt have to change it , but it is nice to know you've got accsess when you want it .

smokedat · 03-16-2009, 02:21 AM

Very accurate color scheme

FuntanaX50 · 03-16-2009, 04:13 AM

I flew mine this weekend. Very very good flier. Only need 2 clicks of down trim and she was flying hands off. Didnt really wring her out yet but i know she is going to be an awesome 3D machine aswell.

saflyer · 03-16-2009, 05:57 AM

Hi Marc

I like the shot with Table Mountain in the background

I'm glad that you like the plane.

Peter

M64 · 03-16-2009, 06:41 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by buildingjets
	Wow ! Now I can put a face to the natorious M64 ! Nice plane , just got my second YAK-54 flying the other weekend . I was thinking of your motor box set-up ... If you were to go around the perimiter with like 3/8" balsa epoxyed in place . You could have a screw down top plate to your motor box . Your right should'nt have to change it , but it is nice to know you've got accsess when you want it .

I glued the top plate onto the motor box but there is quite a large acces hole in the middle of it.
I don't have a pic of it as everything is loctited in place.

this plane is an absolute beast!!!

02-19-2009, 09:31 AM	#61
M64 BRING IT!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 737	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build Well i got My PC back and lost everything. they had to replace the harddrive. will post some pic s later this evening

02-21-2009, 12:53 PM	#62
M64 BRING IT!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 737	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build Sneak peek. She is very smart best part is, she is looking to be around a wopping 15.5 pounds fully loaded dry weight with smoke Attached Thumbnails 141.2 KB · Views: 141 126.3 KB · Views: 238 160.3 KB · Views: 240 109.8 KB · Views: 247 113.3 KB · Views: 121 72.6 KB · Views: 117 76.9 KB · Views: 227 63.9 KB · Views: 271

03-06-2009, 10:07 AM	#63
M64 BRING IT!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 737	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build Hey guys, the smoke system is in, and the Recever. will post some pics later this eve.

03-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#65
danielph Fly Extreme! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Prairie, Washington Posts: 3,259	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build That thing looks SHWEET! ! ! Lookin' forward to a video!

03-07-2009, 11:49 AM	#66
M64 BRING IT!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 737	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build sorry about taking so long with the pics. the batteries went flat and took the whole day to recharge. anyway, the pics came out a little blurry. more to come enjoy Attached Thumbnails 58.1 KB · Views: 384 78.0 KB · Views: 313 66.4 KB · Views: 372 78.3 KB · Views: 278 69.5 KB · Views: 412

03-09-2009, 10:49 AM	#67
FuntanaX50 Flyin' Around Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build Nice thread man. I am also from SA and received my Extra 300 on the weekend. Just need to mount the engine/cowl then i am all done. Just one question, where you mounted your throttle servo, if you cover that area up with the supplied panel then you wont be able to remove the throttle servo. What are your thoughts ?

03-15-2009, 09:46 AM	#69
M64 BRING IT!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 737	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build she flies! what a beaut! very light at 15.5 pounds. she went where she was pointed and the roll rate on high rates is rediculous. I couldn't get hold of a video camera but there was someone at the field with one but he was struggling with the focus. he got part of the take off and the landing. when on the landing pattern once you bring the throttle to idle on finals, its almost like hitting the brakes - it slows down very quickly My thoughts: FANTASTIC now I have to wait another week for next sunday...

03-15-2009, 09:56 AM	#70
M64 BRING IT!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 737	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build Here are some pics Attached Thumbnails 95.1 KB · Views: 129 119.5 KB · Views: 145 79.1 KB · Views: 167 17.0 KB · Views: 76 92.1 KB · Views: 399

03-16-2009, 01:28 AM	#71
buildingjets Futaba 4 life ! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belleville , Mi. U.S.A. Age: 34 Posts: 1,159	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build Wow ! Now I can put a face to the natorious M64 ! Nice plane , just got my second YAK-54 flying the other weekend . I was thinking of your motor box set-up ... If you were to go around the perimiter with like 3/8" balsa epoxyed in place . You could have a screw down top plate to your motor box . Your right should'nt have to change it , but it is nice to know you've got accsess when you want it . __________________ *[SIGPIC]* Trust GOD , Clean house , Help others. *This is my Plane , there are many like it but this one is mine !* Buildingjets now offers building and repair services . PM me for details .

03-16-2009, 02:21 AM	#72
smokedat Super Contributer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Paula Ca Age: 30 Posts: 142	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build Very accurate color scheme Attached Thumbnails 85.5 KB · Views: 168

03-16-2009, 04:13 AM	#73
FuntanaX50 Flyin' Around Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build I flew mine this weekend. Very very good flier. Only need 2 clicks of down trim and she was flying hands off. Didnt really wring her out yet but i know she is going to be an awesome 3D machine aswell.

03-16-2009, 05:57 AM	#74
saflyer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Age: 42 Posts: 912	Re: Pilot RC extra 300 88" Build Hi Marc I like the shot with Table Mountain in the background I'm glad that you like the plane. Peter

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