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forgues research · 07-19-2009, 10:22 PM

One thing I will touch on the building of these airplanes is part of the control I have been using for a long time, which some have reported the likes of killing a fly with a bazooka gun....

Fiber Optic servo extensions

which I use exclusively on all my models of 30% and up. Stay tuned....
These I don't mind proving, its my design and development....
I am now designing a new Fiber Optic/power board system to be more compact with 3 built in failsafe electronic switches, and individual regulators for each channels.

Roger

forgues research · 07-21-2009, 11:22 AM

OK, got the wing tubes this morning, and will probably start making the sockets tomorrow hopefully

I will take as many pictures of the procedures as possible.

Roger

jack strickland · 07-21-2009, 01:35 PM

Hi there Laser lovers, I will have the 2 piece epoxy/glass cowls, for the 40% laser, ready very soon. These are 1st class cowls, ready to paint. P.M. me for the details.

jack strickland · 07-21-2009, 08:11 PM

A note to you fellows about the flat tail feathers. Please DO NOT attempt to change them from the flat configuration. The flat surfaces are more efficient and effective than an airfoil shape.

flying skunks · 07-21-2009, 08:26 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by jack strickland
	A note to you fellows about the flat tail feathers. Please DO NOT attempt to change them from the flat configuration. The flat surfaces are more efficient and effective than an airfoil shape.

could you please explain your thoughts on this ? I am very interested ...

jack strickland · 07-21-2009, 09:11 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by flying skunks
	could you please explain your thoughts on this ? I am very interested ...

Sure, thanks for the inquiry. Had a chat with an aeronautical engineer about this, and he informed me of the difference in the two configurations. I accepted his explanation. "The boundry layer of air molecules is less disturbed as they travel to the trailing edge of the horizonal stabilizer thereby resulting in less throw, relitively than the airfoil shape" Or something very close to that.

flying skunks · 07-21-2009, 09:14 PM

Thanks ...

jack strickland · 07-21-2009, 09:20 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by flying skunks
	Thanks ...

You are most welcome.

forgues research · 07-21-2009, 09:30 PM

Having flown the flat horizontal stabilizer Laser, I can tell you I like it very much. The two 40% I am now building, will retain the flat stabilizer.
Roger

jaguar bone · 07-21-2009, 09:37 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by jack strickland
	I accepted his explanation..

I call crap jack- Prove it-

(-mainly cause I have no clue *** that all that means and can't follow ya.

)
I needs pictures!

I'll get Skunks to explain all that molecular swirly stuff to me at the field one day- so don't stress over my shorted 2 cent.
Ha ha! as if...

actually guys, I'm really really glad to see that the FG moderator - has a full charge now!

Please forgive this last way-lay.

Is there a dihedral version horizontal stabilizer Laser?

jack strickland · 07-21-2009, 10:03 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by jaguar bone
	I call crap jack- Prove it- (-mainly cause I have no clue *** that all that means and can't follow ya. ) I needs pictures! I'll get Skunks to explain all that molecular swirly stuff to me at the field one day- so don't stress over my shorted 2 cent. Ha ha! as if... actually guys, I'm really really glad to see that the FG moderator - has a full charge now! Please forgive this last way-lay. Is there a dihedral version horizontal stabilizer Laser?

Good idea,, think I will try anhedral also.

McFueler · 07-22-2009, 09:15 AM

Why not a V tail also ! LOL!!!

forgues research · 07-22-2009, 10:43 AM

I have completed the tail hardware for the two airplanes and these are now set aside

Roger

forgues research · 07-22-2009, 10:47 AM

As I have already mentioned, I have received the two wing tubes (remember two airplanes).

These are rough cut at 48 inches from aircraft spruce and specialties.

For the time being I have sanded with 320 and the then oil sanded with 600 the part I will be making the sockets on. The rest of the tubes will also be sanded later for proper fitting.

I need to get the proper fiberglass material, and resin and should have at least one made later today.

I need to make 4 of 15 inches long and two of about 9 inches.

Roger

jack strickland · 07-22-2009, 12:07 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by McFueler
	Why not a V tail also ! LOL!!!

X TAIL WOULD BE SEXY

LOL

07-19-2009, 10:22 PM	#226
forgues research Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,189	Re: 40% Turbo Laser (scratch built) One thing I will touch on the building of these airplanes is part of the control I have been using for a long time, which some have reported the likes of killing a fly with a bazooka gun.... Fiber Optic servo extensions which I use exclusively on all my models of 30% and up. Stay tuned.... These I don't mind proving, its my design and development.... I am now designing a new Fiber Optic/power board system to be more compact with 3 built in failsafe electronic switches, and individual regulators for each channels. Roger __________________ Sbach 342 http://www.rcxmachines-na.com Turbine spark ignitions Fiber Optic servo extensions Engines Standoffs Last edited by forgues research; 07-20-2009 at 08:03 AM.

07-21-2009, 11:22 AM	#227
forgues research Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,189	Re: 40% Turbo Laser (scratch built) OK, got the wing tubes this morning, and will probably start making the sockets tomorrow hopefully I will take as many pictures of the procedures as possible. Roger __________________ Sbach 342 http://www.rcxmachines-na.com Turbine spark ignitions Fiber Optic servo extensions Engines Standoffs

07-21-2009, 01:35 PM	#228
jack strickland IMACER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta Oklahoma Age: 78 Posts: 941 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 40% Turbo Laser (scratch built) Hi there Laser lovers, I will have the 2 piece epoxy/glass cowls, for the 40% laser, ready very soon. These are 1st class cowls, ready to paint. P.M. me for the details. __________________ Jack Strickland AMA 33081 IMAC 5058 Airtronics Team 34 Years

07-21-2009, 08:11 PM	#229
jack strickland IMACER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta Oklahoma Age: 78 Posts: 941 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 40% Turbo Laser (scratch built) A note to you fellows about the flat tail feathers. Please DO NOT attempt to change them from the flat configuration. The flat surfaces are more efficient and effective than an airfoil shape. __________________ Jack Strickland AMA 33081 IMAC 5058 Airtronics Team 34 Years

07-21-2009, 09:14 PM	#232
flying skunks I got a BIG BLOCK now ...... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flying with the Best of Friends Posts: 9,823	Re: 40% Turbo Laser (scratch built) Thanks ... __________________ Donnie Chief Aircraft ........Godfrey Designs Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association Torch Engines .........Dec. 31 .....RCACF FX3D feb 22-26........Mid FL 1/1/2012

07-21-2009, 09:30 PM	#234
forgues research Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,189	Re: 40% Turbo Laser (scratch built) Having flown the flat horizontal stabilizer Laser, I can tell you I like it very much. The two 40% I am now building, will retain the flat stabilizer. Roger __________________ Sbach 342 http://www.rcxmachines-na.com Turbine spark ignitions Fiber Optic servo extensions Engines Standoffs

07-22-2009, 09:15 AM	#237
McFueler Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Claremont NC USA Age: 51 Posts: 2,717	Re: 40% Turbo Laser (scratch built) Why not a V tail also ! LOL!!! __________________ Was the IMAC Southeast Regional Director 09-10

07-22-2009, 10:43 AM	#238
forgues research Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,189	Re: 40% Turbo Laser (scratch built) I have completed the tail hardware for the two airplanes and these are now set aside Roger Attached Thumbnails 25.6 KB · Views: 47 25.1 KB · Views: 50 __________________ Sbach 342 http://www.rcxmachines-na.com Turbine spark ignitions Fiber Optic servo extensions Engines Standoffs

07-22-2009, 10:47 AM	#239
forgues research Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,189	Re: 40% Turbo Laser (scratch built) As I have already mentioned, I have received the two wing tubes (remember two airplanes). These are rough cut at 48 inches from aircraft spruce and specialties. For the time being I have sanded with 320 and the then oil sanded with 600 the part I will be making the sockets on. The rest of the tubes will also be sanded later for proper fitting. I need to get the proper fiberglass material, and resin and should have at least one made later today. I need to make 4 of 15 inches long and two of about 9 inches. Roger Attached Thumbnails 42.8 KB · Views: 68 26.0 KB · Views: 27 32.4 KB · Views: 28 __________________ Sbach 342 http://www.rcxmachines-na.com Turbine spark ignitions Fiber Optic servo extensions Engines Standoffs

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