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  1. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Yeah... I'm really REALLY thinking of building something this winter. I have my eyes on that Mountain Model Firestorm because it is supposedly easy to build, but also because it's more of an aerobatically capable sports plane and not something you would huck around like a madman. Perfect for...
  2. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Well, that's exactly what my kit building friends keep telling me: The cost with covering and everything is about double that of an ARF. I guess it's because ARFs are mass produced in much larger quantities.
  3. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    I've had this recommended by several people as a first balsa kit. Everything pre-cut and ready to be glued together. Plus, it's supposed to be a pretty nice basic pattern ship. Might be a project for the long and bitter Northeast winter...
  4. njswede

    Inverted harrier, how do you conquer it?

    I have the same problem. Have you tried to go from inverted elevator to harrier? That works a lot better for me. Enter an inverted elevator, increase throttle a bit and ease on the elevator so the plane gets some forward motion, but still loses altitude. Then keep the elevator constant and try...
  5. njswede

    Inverted harrier, how do you conquer it?

    It's funny you say that. I've found that my inverted harriers are usually more stable than my uprights. I practiced some inverted harriers the other day, and I think I did ok, to be honest. HOWEVER, my biggest problem is that I'm petrified by fear every time I do any kind of inverted flying, so...
  6. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Re: The 3DRCForums -OFF TOPIC- Thread Amen!
  7. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    That link was a bit wonky... This one is better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylCv4pOiMls&feature=plcp You're so part of the Joe Smith entourage! :)
  8. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Re: The 3DRCForums -OFF TOPIC- Thread Doesn't look that great for the weekend here either. Rain tomorrow and windy on Sunday. So I'm glad I got it out of my system. Yeah right! Like its ever going to be out of my system.. :)
  9. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Re: The 3DRCForums -OFF TOPIC- Thread Leaving the field now. Six batts through the laser was not a bad way to end a week. That didn't suck ONE BIT!
  10. njswede

    EF 48" Laser EXP

    If it helps I could post a video of me flying it. That should deter anyone! :)
  11. njswede

    EF 48" Laser EXP

    Ok, I tried with a battery fresh off the charger. 880W while it spins up, then around 850W for a few seconds and then its slowly downhill from there. With a xoar 14x6, that is.
  12. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    In other news, I think I'm going to charge some batteries and go fly something. Slow day at work today...
  13. njswede

    *** Guerrilla Squad A T X ***

    Them rednecks sure know how to have a good time! :)
  14. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    It's a Extra 230/Laser hybrid according to their website: http://www.slickaircraft.com/background_overview.html
  15. njswede

    To Vortex Generate, or Not?

    Actually, I deliberately pushed your aerodynamics buttons hoping this would happen. I always end up learning something I didn't know before! Keeps the geekiness coming! :)
  16. njswede

    To Vortex Generate, or Not?

    I believe it's because the "cork screw" twirling motion of the air makes it meet the wing surface at a higher speed than airspeed alone. And the "stickiness" of the air, i.e. the tendency to form a boundary layer is higher the faster the air moves. Here's a picture that kind of explains it:
  17. njswede

    To Vortex Generate, or Not?

    Hmm... OK, that kind of makes sense when I think of it. So I guess a larger portion of the wing is stalled then. :)
  18. njswede

    To Vortex Generate, or Not?

    I think you'll find that the prop wash is somewhat "funnel shaped", so you'll have a wider area exposed (at the expense of airflow speed). The bottom line is that you're going to have a substantial part of the wing that's never stalled. And where am I going with this? I'm not sure. :) I guess...
  19. njswede

    To Vortex Generate, or Not?

    I'll do it without VGs first. I have to fix my Sabre X first, since it has the nice quality of being able to be flown at a gradually increasing alpha without any bad tendencies. My idea was to go from straight an level flight through increasing angles of attack until I reach a hover. Having...
  20. njswede

    To Vortex Generate, or Not?

    I'm sure someone has already done this, but it would be a fun experiment that I think I will try to do next time I fly: Pieces of yarn and a key chain camera to try to find out what REALLY happens!
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