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  1. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Thanks guys! It was a great weekend!
  2. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Success. Flies great. Little up elevator to compensate for a CG that needs moved back and no other trim adjustments. Beautiful and frosty day up here in AK!
  3. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    So many wild VTOL UAVs being developed out there. Each one it's own approach. I'll take a blackfly please.
  4. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Shaking down/fine tuning thrust reverse/differential. There's a sweet spot with the motor braking and timing of the reverse that's fast but not abrupt. Very happy with the wide and pushed forward gear with the PMT tires. This plane has excellent ground handling and will be very stable in the wind.
  5. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    YES! I think my next build will be my own design heavy lift utility with 4 tilting motors for full VTOL. The twin ultra stick and quad timber have been practice for this project:)
  6. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Milled a tiny slat tab sandwich extension to grab on to the stub left from shipping damage and epoxied on the remaining slat. I've been enjoying fine tuning the Aura 8/Spektrum setup and added a differential thrust mix:
  7. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Video happened. ;)
  8. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Appreciate all of the efforts to share your Timber journey. There's a big time investment there, and it's been fun to learn from.
  9. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Evening guys, hope all is well out there in giant scale land. Fired up the Timber build and took it out for a test spin this afternoon. I have some mixing/programming to do, damage slat bracket repair, and some odds and ends to tidy up before the maiden this week.
  10. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Cut out a transport rack for the Timber. I made something similar for the Ultra Stick and have really enjoyed it. I've strapped it on an ATV rack and gone 7 miles up a mountain without issue. This allows me to carry my flight gear and plane in one trip if I need to walk over a berm and down the...
  11. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    I pulled the gear off the plane to finish tapering the back edge. Very happy with the weight of 2lbs even for a pair of 8" rubber tires, longer wider stance, and probably double to spring rate of the factory gear. I've built a lot of aluminum gear but this is the first time I've tapered the...
  12. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Tailwheel setup complete. I'll likely swap to ball ends/springs later but we will see how straight springs work. The factory axles were slightly larger than 6mm so I chucked them in the drill press and sanded them down for the wheel bearings. I had some left over 6mm wheel hubs from Kavan tires...
  13. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Updated tailwheel fork. Should have everything to get the tail all put together and operational.
  14. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    My wife noticed me drooling over the 197mm PMT Bushwheels and surprised me with a set from NorthwestRC.com For the record they are way too expensive! With that said, I'll actually use the added capability and put them to good use up here in AK. I've yet to fly an actual RC field. I...
  15. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Decided to CNC out a notched shelf for the radio gear so I have a large area for flight batteries on the main floor. Starting with the radio gear setup.
  16. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Test ran the beast! I'll be adding epoxy fillets all through the motor box area. :ooh?: Nearly 60lbs static thrust. Each motor is on it's own channel and I'll be fine tuning each ESC/channel to sync everything up forward/breaking/reverse. I love Castle's ESCs! Their bluetooth link/phone app...
  17. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Really impressed with Falcon Propellers. I sent an email looking for a counter rotating pair of beechwood 15x8 electric props. They usually don't carry CW props but Julie with Falcon spoke with their factory and I have 6 sets being made and sent out. Looking forward to mounting 4 on this beast...
  18. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Have some picts up at: https://craigvansickle.com/bearhawk-lsa-build
  19. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Greetings fellas, hope everyone is well and enjoying their planes and projects. I had a very busy couple of work years and am circling back to this project. A full size plane build has been taking most of the shop time, but it's time for some RC! I decided on mounting the speed controllers...
  20. RC80AK

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Much appreciated everyone. My wife is doing very well and looks to be cancer free! I've been taking care of her and getting the sleds ready for the winter. Took the Ultra Stick out on a Christmas beach adventure. Very windy and a great time. I might need DOT flagging and a pilot sled for that...
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