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AKNick

640cc Uber Pimp
I'm using a Dualsky GA6000.8 on 12S-6000mah. Prop on the maiden was a 24x12 electric wood which has subsequently been updated to a 24x13 Falcon electric carbon. Fully loaded, I'm somewhere between 20.5#-20.75#. Got lucky with a warm weekend in the middle of winter then. Got out yesterday as well with temps in the upper 40's(f). My new pilot figure stayed secure in the cockpit.

Whats your fight time with 12S 6000 ? 3.5min?
Where did you get your Pilot Figure? Size? Link????!!!! :)
 

Suds

50cc
Whats your fight time with 12S 6000 ? 3.5min?
Where did you get your Pilot Figure? Size? Link????!!!! :)
Having a number of electric planes, I've learned to manage the throttle to extend flight time. I also use mah consumption telemetry to manage my flight duration. I'm getting an average around 6.5 minutes flights with a mix of low n slow and XA.

The pilot figure is from Aircraft International, a light 1.5oz foam guy. Give them a call and they can help match a pilot to your scheme. I used size C (boosted .25" with a piece of balse) but could have fit size D.
http://www.aircraftinternational.co.../RtnTab/134/PageIndex/1/CatID/57/Default.aspx
 

Suds

50cc
AKNick -
A setup suggestion: setup your rudder throw to be parallel to the elevator bevel or just slightly more throw. It's a big rudder and if you max out travel, the plane gets a little squirrely. I received this tip from SupaTim.
 

AKNick

640cc Uber Pimp
AKNick -
A setup suggestion: setup your rudder throw to be parallel to the elevator bevel or just slightly more throw. It's a big rudder and if you max out travel, the plane gets a little squirrely. I received this tip from SupaTim.

Is this in reference to just the ARS or the Edge, or all? I really haven't had enough flights to even fine tune my ARS yet. I don't have the Edge.
 

Suds

50cc
Sorry AK - that tip was meant for SnowDog on the Edge. I've also found that to hold true on my 120cc SW ARS - needs less rudder than full throw.
 

SnowDog

Moderator
@Suds I see what you mean about the rudder throw...the size of the rudder on the 91" Edge is ridiculous.
I finished the elevators and started working on the landing gear and rudder.
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SnowDog

Moderator
Ok - so step: rudder servo.
Question: pull-pull or push-pull?
I've always done pull-pull rudder but I'm leaning towards push-pull on this one because I'd like to try it.
What are the pros and cons of each approach?
Weight is typically the issue I've heard...concern about a servo in the tail and balancing the plane...is that accurate?
Let me know your experience.
 

AKNick

640cc Uber Pimp
Ok - so step: rudder servo.
Question: pull-pull or push-pull?
I've always done pull-pull rudder but I'm leaning towards push-pull on this one because I'd like to try it.
What are the pros and cons of each approach?
Weight is typically the issue I've heard...concern about a servo in the tail and balancing the plane...is that accurate?
Let me know your experience.

I've been the same way as you. However, with the GP76 up front, it's probably a good idea to stick that servo in the tail for CG. That's what I did with my ARS, could be different with this one?
 

Suds

50cc
Great build progress SnowDog!
Put z rudder in the tail push pull. My electric setup is usually more tail heavy than gassers and my rudder servo is in the tail. And a little snippit from last evening's flight before the club meeting started.
 

SnowDog

Moderator
I've been the same way as you. However, with the GP76 up front, it's probably a good idea to stick that servo in the tail for CG. That's what I did with my ARS, could be different with this one?

Thanks Nick,
I've decided to do the same...put the rudder servo in the tail, using push-pull.
You make a good point about the tail rudder servo being a good counter balance to the GP-76 up front.
 
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