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06-23-2006, 12:25 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
 
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3w Votec Feedback
Anybody have any flight time on a 3W Votek. I'm getting mine just about ready for its maiden flight and any feedback you could provide on flight characteristics would be appreciated. Currently flying a Dalton Aviation Extrta 260 42% and the Votec will be primarily for 3D flying.
Thanks! Greg |
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06-23-2006, 06:36 PM
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see the glass half full
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
hi greg,
i have a votec but really only have about 7 flights on it so far. from what i can tell all the surfaces are very effective/efficient, especially that huge rudder.IMO it doesn't slow down like alot of other planes do on downlines and such. i have the competition version so mine flies light. for whatever reason mine can easily waterfall down from say 100feet and stay in the same postion w/ litte effort. i've been told it takes some work to get nice stationary torque roll but mine is stable. inverted harriers are completely stable , upright you need to find the "sweet spot". mine has coupling going in only one direction and gets to be alot at full rudder throw. i'm using a DA 150 on stock mufflers, 3serv's per ail and 2 per stab but might take one out of each surface to save some more weight. good luck w/ yours, steve |
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06-23-2006, 08:09 PM
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
thanks for the feedback Steve. Of the other big planes you've flown, what would you say its most similar to?
Regards, Greg |
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07-08-2006, 03:20 PM
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
Steve, you got any photos of your finished? I remember seeing some when you first got it but I can't find them.
Thanks
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07-08-2006, 11:31 PM
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
hi greg,
this might sound funny but i compare it best to a krill katana i owned. they both seem sleek in the air, don't slow like other planes i have owned. dave i will have to look for some pics, not sure i have any though, steve |
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08-25-2009, 05:44 PM
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
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08-25-2009, 06:15 PM
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
Geez Greg, do you ever work!
Glad to see you dusted off the Votec and it 's still a great flyer. Dan |
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
Ever work? Ya, right Dan
 I decided to put a replacement motor in the Yak which should be here sometime this week....until the Yak is air worthy, its Votec mania time!! How's the ML flying Dan...sure a purdy bird! Greg
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08-26-2009, 09:17 AM
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
Todd's enjoying the ML. Time for him to start getting practice in for the Shootout. My Dalton is flying great also. We need to get together one of these days.
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08-26-2009, 02:03 PM
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
Wanna meet out at Morgan Hill Thurs or Friday evening? I could send the all alert email to the guys?
Greg
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08-27-2009, 09:22 AM
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Re: 3w Votec Feedback
Todd's back in school so weekdays are tough to get away. We'll work something out one of these times!
Dan |
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