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Forum: RC Jets
01-12-2021, 03:58 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

The compromised part was the fiberglass floor of...

The compromised part was the fiberglass floor of the integrated UAT between the UAT and the main tank, there was no leak into the plane. In my case, with the turbine running on the ground, as I...
Forum: RC Jets
12-28-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

Mine as well, using BVM UAT now.

Mine as well, using BVM UAT now.
Forum: RC Jets
02-18-2020, 04:04 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

Nevermind, I remember no you already had this...

Nevermind, I remember no you already had this issue, sorry for spam.

FWIW, mine did this after about 100 flights eventually causing a flameout. Found a very small pin-hole leak between the tank...
Forum: RC Jets
10-14-2019, 02:43 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

I'm at the back of the range too and is still a...

I'm at the back of the range too and is still a bit nose heavy - I used the balance rig and with a full UAT and about 1" of fuel in the main tank it would just start to tip to the tail when suspended...
Forum: RC Jets
10-13-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

Funny you should mention that. Yesterday I...

Funny you should mention that. Yesterday I finally diagnosed what had become an increasing amount of air in the UAT section after each flight. I found a small leak between the main tank and UAT -...
Forum: RC Jets
03-24-2019, 04:07 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

2 liters

2 liters
Forum: RC Jets
03-20-2019, 12:42 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

It was slightly bent. I ordered a new tube that’s...

It was slightly bent. I ordered a new tube that’s 2.1 mm thick:

https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=4343&step=4&showunits=inches&id=71&top_cat=60

had to have a machinist friend of...
Forum: RC Jets
03-10-2019, 04:33 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

Not sure what to tell you. just verified on the...

Not sure what to tell you. just verified on the actual jet, definitely down elevator, been that way since maiden flight about 60 flights ago.
Forum: RC Jets
03-08-2019, 03:31 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

I suppose it does, but then again I've always had...

I suppose it does, but then again I've always had it in on this plane so I don't have anything to compare it to. No complaints being able slow down with full flaps and I've not seen any tendency to...
Forum: RC Jets
03-07-2019, 03:20 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

Started with the factory throws but I increased...

Started with the factory throws but I increased the aileron throw by about 4mm after the first 3 flights as they weren't quite as responsive as I like them, I have full throw on the rudder (didn't...
Forum: RC Jets
01-05-2019, 05:05 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

I’m using the stock tank and UAT ...

I’m using the stock tank and UAT

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1772x1772/3f2ec5cc_0b67_4ed0_94d0_7a2a41f81eff_fec6d99dca7881b17c2a3fdcfb13908a7f421a65.jpeg

I got the...
Forum: RC Jets
12-18-2018, 03:36 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

I used the provided rig but balanced so that it...

I used the provided rig but balanced so that it just started to tip to the tail, gear down, UAT full, about 1" of fuel in the main tank. Still a bit nose-heavy but flies very good and slows down well...
Forum: RC Jets
11-11-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

FWIW, I am not using the abs brake feature I’ve...

FWIW, I am not using the abs brake feature I’ve had no issues with braking without it. I just modulate the brakes myself with the slider on my transmitter.

Regarding balance: it was suggested to...
Forum: RC Jets
10-21-2018, 04:08 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

I'm using these. ProModeler - 470oz-in, Std,...

I'm using these.
ProModeler - 470oz-in, Std, BLS #DS470BLHV (http://www.promodeler.com/DS470BLHV)
I have about 30 flights on my Predator and have had no issues. I have an earlier version of this...
Forum: RC Jets
10-20-2018, 03:09 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

FWIW, I have 27 flights on mine and no issues...

FWIW, I have 27 flights on mine and no issues with the gear or brakes, time will tell I guess.
Forum: RC Jets
10-19-2018, 02:19 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

160 is definitely not too much, even for a...

160 is definitely not too much, even for a beginner.
Forum: RC Jets
10-12-2018, 02:33 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

Mine was about 9 weeks, ordered directly from...

Mine was about 9 weeks, ordered directly from Pilot.
Forum: RC Jets
10-11-2018, 05:16 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

i didn’t notice your nose gear had a servo mount,...

i didn’t notice your nose gear had a servo mount, I thought it was a pull-pull cable. In any case you’ll know if the fit tomorrow, good luck.

David
Forum: RC Jets
10-11-2018, 03:34 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

For the nose-wheel, it will stick out the bottom...

For the nose-wheel, it will stick out the bottom about 6mm as mine is exactly level with the bottom of the fuse, in fact the knuckle of the oleo strut protrudes about 1-2 mm on mine. I think there's...
Forum: RC Jets
10-11-2018, 02:34 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

Only one other besides mine but it didn't fly,...

Only one other besides mine but it didn't fly, was up for sale. I flew mine 10 times over the 4 days, I now have 27 flights total on it.
Forum: RC Jets
10-10-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

100 mm ...

100 mm
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_0104_e094c7bd0391b2c5fff57b4ebd274a53ea6971ad.jpg
Forum: RC Jets
10-09-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

Yes 2.2m.

Yes 2.2m.
Forum: RC Jets
10-08-2018, 05:10 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

Wheels are 72 mm I believe, I've never flown mine...

Wheels are 72 mm I believe, I've never flown mine from grass so I can't speak directly to that. However, I've noticed it is somewhat difficult to push on the grass adjacent to the paved runway I fly...
Forum: RC Jets
10-07-2018, 04:12 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

You can purchase the vector pipe directly from...

You can purchase the vector pipe directly from Pilot, just e-mail Tony from their web-site. I've seen one in person on a Predator and am considering adding one to mine - pretty much just a standard...
Forum: RC Jets
09-21-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 262,743
Posted By dccatl

I think you'll enjoy it. Got one more flight...

I think you'll enjoy it. Got one more flight today - getting used to the power available with the 210, definitely very manageable. I did one full throttle pass over the runway but didn't go full...
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