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  1. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Testing everything for fit, working properly, like voltage sensors installed and working perfectly in the motor battery compartment, running the motor with this 27*10 propeller but only to about 2500 rpm to check for any vibration so far none, and perfectly balanced and true, as well as the 3D...
  2. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Hey Tony, not sure what you mean by pipes, since this is an electric motor. as for FrSky , ya I love them and the little blue one you see here is the X9 Lite , about $70, , 24 channels, open tx . it can do more then any radio on the planet including those super expensive Core, and even...
  3. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    sorry for the out of sinc of the video and audio, I have no idea how this happened and I have tried 4 times of download and always the same
  4. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    by putting the power batteries under the cowling as in the photo, I was able to remove the weights which are still in the photo but gone now, Not only balance , but less weight also,
  5. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    thank you guys, all these information has made my life much easier
  6. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    now using this method, I find the CG is where it says on the plans, I am perplexed but doing it this way I will be sure it is not tail heavy, and then can adjust .
  7. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    using this method I find the CG at the center of the spar,
  8. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Hmm seems very interesting, will definitely take a look
  9. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I did use this and it says the cg should be in the center of the tube/spar, so I should be good to go
  10. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I was looking at this , can this be used to calculate ?
  11. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    thanks guys , I will have to look at this very carefully ,
  12. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I need help, on the drawings, in the photo attached, look where it says the CG should be, but I find that too forward, what do you guys think , and in your opinions, where should it be
  13. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    As for the HP calculator, the one in the picture , I have had it since the mid 80's, I do have another one just incase Ya the wing is thick, built according to the plans and I believe it was designed for hard core 3D , but I am not a 3D flyer so the good news , it has more drag, meaning I can...
  14. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    got the CG located using full size technology, with weigh scales, and doubled check on the drawings, exactly right, but still need to add weight to the nose as the electric motor weighs much less then a 120cc gas engine, now to add this weight as far forward as possible, so as not to add too...
  15. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Ya no kidding, do you do your programming with companion or on the radio itself?
  16. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I know many of you guys fly IMAC aerobatic airplanes, so I have a question, my laser is 95 inches long with 95 inches wing span, what is the weight I should be looking for ? I will be weighing it when I do the CG, and I would like to know if I'm in the ball park. Thanks for any input
  17. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Crow programmed in
  18. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Very good point, and yes I am trying to learn more on the subject, and one good discussion here , so go for it , I need to learn more Thanks for these comments, makes me a better aeronaut LOL
  19. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Yes I think your right, I have a lot to learn about reflex control , anyone here with more information, I am all ears
  20. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    more work done, you will notice I started to clean the cowling to repaint it, lots of sanding to do and get a paint match, then the canopy, transparent blue, , I have done this before with Testors transparent blue paint, but this time I didn't have any , couldn't find any, but I had plenty of...
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