40% Turbo Laser (scratch built)

[McFueler]

What like this one ?

[zoomer260]

Sorry Roger. I am as always checkin' out your builds and I am glad you are posting here on FG. Keep it up.

Just trying to get a grip on some things that baffle me along the way.

[zoomer260]

	Quote: Originally Posted by McFueler
	What like this one ?

Yep.

[octanehuffer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by zoomer260
	This is a side note not to do with boost tabs but I see it as an opportunity.(Sorry Roger) I see all kind of planes for sale and they are glad for a lack of a better word to advertise it as never "3Ded" I really never understood that because to me 3D is low speed, high AOA flying. Seems to me this is way LESS stressfull on everything involved with the airplane. And I mean everything. With the exception of maybe a 5-10 minute hover and lack of proper airflow over the engine. But excluding the engine everything else is having a very nice day. For me it would seem to be more logical for higher speed stuff stressing the airframe and servos more. A 15 G turn and high speed snap comes to mind. And lot of IMAC stuff has got to be harder on the plane. Or am I just not getting it ?

Nope. You are not getting it. IMAC stresses the engine, not the plane. 3D stresses the plane and engine. 3D is not only slow high alpha. When was the last time you used full deflection during full throttle in IMAC? I have never had stuff come loose flying IMAC, but it doesnt take long for the horizontal stabs to "wear in" performing "Violators". It is a full speed, full 3D rate manuver that literally stops the plane in its tracks, it tumbles in a gyroscoptic rotation and continues to fly out of it. Only Yaks are capable of doing it properly for some reason. Nothing else does it right. I have pics of it in frame by frame. The camera only takes less than half a second of time of pics, so keep in mind that by the time the 43lb plane is facing the opposite direction, half a second has gone by. Thats ALOT of force. It litarally does stop in its tracks. If you have acess to the 2005 XFC video, it is demonstrated in there. The only documented video of it thus far, but there are performed all the time at our field. It makes an eerie sound.

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by octanehuffer
	Nope. You are not getting it. IMAC stresses the engine, not the plane. 3D stresses the plane and engine. 3D is not only slow high alpha. When was the last time you used full deflection during full throttle in IMAC? I have never had stuff come loose flying IMAC, but it doesnt take long for the horizontal stabs to "wear in" performing "Violators". It is a full speed, full 3D rate manuver that literally stops the plane in its tracks, it tumbles in a gyroscoptic rotation and continues to fly out of it. Only Yaks are capable of doing it properly for some reason. Nothing else does it right. I have pics of it in frame by frame. The camera only takes less than half a second of time of pics, so keep in mind that by the time the 43lb plane is facing the opposite direction, half a second has gone by. Thats ALOT of force. It litarally does stop in its tracks. If you have acess to the 2005 XFC video, it is demonstrated in there. The only documented video of it thus far, but there are performed all the time at our field. It makes an eerie sound.

All very interesting but quite irrelevant on this Laser build thread, please....

Roger

[sensei]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Tony Hallo
	When I need longer than 48" pieces, I order spruce from Aircraft Spruce. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...s/capstrip.php

Same here, really goog source.

Bob

[octanehuffer]

Sorry, just making clarifacation

[forgues research]

while models are steadily getting bigger, have a look at this man carrying airplane with two 10 hp engines... really cool...

Roger

[sensei]

It is a Cricri Cricket, I remember many years ago, a guy at Mojave Airport, California had one of these little things.

Bob

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sensei
	It is a Cricri Cricket, I remember many years ago, a guy at Mojave Airport, California had one of these little things. Bob

Yes it is , all aluminum, and fully aerobatic.

Roger

[DEVZAK9]

	Quote:
	while models are steadily getting bigger, have a look at this man carrying airplane with two 10 hp engines... really cool...

Thats a cool airplane and looks like its easy to fly..Wonder what would happen if he put 2 of the new DA 200's on it bet it would be a rocket

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by DEVZAK9
	Thats a cool airplane and looks like its easy to fly..Wonder what would happen if he put 2 of the new DA 200's on it bet it would be a rocket

Actually it has two engines , I tried to get plans but not availlable anymore

Roger

[tonyc9075]

OK back to the Laser)

Roger, how will you finish your landing gear? I painted my landing gear but you have the good aluminum that will look outstanding with a buff shine. I intend to do this when I switch mine out and get a set of 2024 from Jack.

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by tonyc9075
	OK back to the Laser) Roger, how will you finish your landing gear? I painted my landing gear but you have the good aluminum that will look outstanding with a buff shine. I intend to do this when I switch mine out and get a set of 2024 from Jack.

Tony, I haven't really thought about this but buffing it might a good idea,

Roger

[McFueler]

That's what I always do, looks good that way.