[NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice

[Jay Marshall]

Tried an E-Flite Mini Ultra Stick with a 400 inrunner today. Awesome, but
definitely not an indoor aircraft! Flew the whole flight on 25 - 50 % power.
A foamie killer! Needs a slight mod to the mount to kill harmonic vibes.
 
 
I finally got the F3A flying today ( no snow, no wind, no rain). With a
Kokam 3S 340 pack I am way short of power. I'll try a 3S 500 next. Also, the
aft cg limit in the manual (60mm from LE) is still very nose heavy. What's
the best cg position for pattern?
 
Thanks
Colin.

colin chariandy <cchariandy at yahoo.ca> wrote:
Thanks to all for the advice. F3A Shock flyer it is!! I've already place the
order.
 
Colin.

John Pavlick <jpavlick at idseng.com> wrote:
Colin,
 Hobby Lobby has them: http://www.hobby-lobby.com
<http://www.hobby-lobby.com/>  along with AXI motors and everything else you
might need. They're in the electric RC airplanes section. You can also check
out the Ikarus web-site for more details:
http://www.ikarus-modellbau.de/onlineshop/usa/index.php
Ikarus also makes the Aerofly Pro Deluxe simulator that a lot of us are
using. 
John Pavlick
http://www.idseng.com <http://www.idseng.com/> 
 
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of jguinn
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2005 11:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice
Were can you find this web site to buy these planes
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From: John Pavlick <mailto:jpavlick at idseng.com>  
To: NSRCA <mailto:discussion at nsrca.org>  Discussion 
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 12:06 AM
Subject: RE: [NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice
 
Colin,
 Well, I love my Ikarus F3a Shock-Flyer. We as pattern pilots are very picky
so you will have to decide for yourself. Mine is set up with an AXI 2204/54,
APC 8x3.8 S.F., T.P. 3S 480 LiPO's, Berg 4-channel Rx and 3 Hitec HS-55's.
AUW is 6.9 oz. Not super light but OK for indoor/ outdoor work. I haven't
flown this in any serious wind yet, but my old 9 oz. Shocky Super-Star held
up OK so I'm thinking this won't be too bad. As far as flight
characteristics: almost NO roll or pitch coupling. I'd have to say it's
pretty close to a full-size pattern plane if you keep in mind it's made out
of foam and only weighs 7 oz. You can do precision maneuvers with it - the
wings don't flex and the fuselag! e doesn't twist. It grooves nicely and
it's not twitchy like some of the "flexible flyers" made for the 3D
wannabes. The new Shockies are much stronger than the older ones and easier
to build straight. If you already have a motor and some micro radio gear it
will only cost you about $50.00 U.S. to try one for yourself. I don't think
you'll be disappointed.
John Pavlick
http://www.idseng.com <http://www.idseng.com/> 
  
 
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of colin
chariandy
Sent: Saturday,! December 24, 2005 7:07 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice
Hi all
 
I'm looking for a small (less than 10oz) foamy for pattern practise and fun
while there's snow on the ground. What have the guys in group used? I've
tried rcu for opinions and found it impossible to get any consensus...there
are as many negatives as positives for every aircraft discussed.
 ! 
I have a GP Turmoil however it flys more like a kite than a precision
aircraft. I'm looking for something that has been designed for more than
just hovering/3D.
 
Any help will be appreciated.
 
Colin
Ontario, CA.

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