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Speed,Combat,Scale,Racing => Carrier => Topic started by: Ty Marcucci on July 16, 2012, 04:44:32 PM
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I flew my Joe Just Wildcat for the first time today. H^^
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Well at least it is still one peice, hopefully. It takes time to debug any new plane. Carrier planes are the worst when first flying them. In all my years of carrier flying I only had two planes I really enjoyed flying. The Sterling Gaurdian with the Bill Johnson McCoy Redhead .60 and my current J-Roberts Bearcat with either the Supertigre .35 or Webra .32. But, getting the lines set right is the biggest problem to getting planes to fly the way you want. By the way, I glue two SIG reels together for my three lines. Throttle line is kept separate from the control lines. H^^
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(snip) By the way, I glue two SIG reels together for my three lines. Throttle line is kept separate from the control lines. H^^
Hi Doc,
Do you remove the handle when you wind up your lines?
Thanks
Bill
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I flew my Joe Just Wildcat for the first time today. OS .32 RC engine, 10/22 fuel, 10 x 8 wood prop. All I had.. Won't idle on the ground, but does in the air. Linkage adjustment needed.. It had a strong tendency to fly high, took lots of down to keep it any where near 10 feet. Found the reason and it will be corrected. Incidence in the stab. Also the hook would not drop with full up.. does on the ground, so I reached up and gave the up line sharp tug. Down came the hook. Slow flight not all that slow, but my first time with a throttle since about 1974 or so.
I am happy, minor tuning to do. Landing was not unexpected. Tall grass at the park, grabbed our feet, but the hook didn't engage any tall grass and it tipped over. Nothing hurt. Hot and sweaty, soaked through and through, thunder showers popping up , went home. .
Roberts handles have a built in bias. I find I need to trim in some down elevator to control the the high flight. I also use a quick finger snap on a line to drop my hook, better choice I think. I used to use three line reels together in the early sventies, which were the big Sullivans now produced by John Brodak. I only use one large reel now and remove only a couple of clips on the line reel to help sort out reconnecting. Once set up for a particular handle I never change until the airplane becomes a hanger queen or is lost on a mission. Keep up the good work. Post some pictures. Thanks
wayne
Wayne
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Yes I disconnect the lines from the handle. I disconnect the throttle line and llay it beside the flying lines and roll it up. Then I disconnect the flying lines from the plane and stake them down. Roll them up from the handle end. Up clip is left on the plane. When ready to to fly hook up flying lines to plane and walk them out and hook to handle. Then do the same for throttle line. I've done and watched too many lines being strung out and trying to get them separated so the can be hooked up. H^^
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Thanks, Doc. H^^
Bill
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HI Chief,
What handle are you using?
Thanks!
BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
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Hey Ty, I found it easier for me and less money to make a set of lines for each plane. Just move the handle. J-Roberts handle is still what I use. I beleive it the original I first bought in 63. It has had the cables replaced. Of course if you watch the bay you can still pick up one for a decent price. H^^
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Hi Bill. I am using the J. Roberts three line handle. The standard I assume. I should get two more for the other carrier planes I am building. D>K
Hi Ty,
I understand the Brodak B/Cs do not jive with the Roberts handle. ??? I have a couple of Roberts B/Cs left and I have Brodak B/Cs to use with the Brodak handle.
Thanks
Bill
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10x8 is WAY too much prop! 9x6 should be the ticket.
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Look up my post "Carrier engine testing" for some real flight test data on props.
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Look up my post "Carrier engine testing" for some real flight test data on props.
HI Bill,
Have you ever tested the "old" big, round headed Magnum .36? I plan on using one in the F-8. It is a bit too highly timed for consistent stunt runs (already tried that! lol!!)
Bill