Extreme Flight 91" Extra EXP Build Log

[Bipenut53]

Hello all,
I got my airplane ordered yesterday 3/24/15 and I also ordered everything I think I'm going to use. The goody packages should start showing up on Friday.

This is what I plan on using:

EF 91" kit
EME 70cc twin
Savox SV-1270TG on all surfaces
Hitec HS-5665MH on the throttle
Fromeco Wolverine switch
2) Turnigy nano-tech 2650mah Lipo Batteries for receiver and servos
4) 2" SWB servo arms
1) 4" offset rudder servo arm
Opto kill switch
Fourtitude Gas Tank 32oz
2) 24x3DA Xoar laminated props
1) 23x3DA Xoar laminated prop
Miracle Black Fuel Dot
3DHS 91" Yak 55 Servo Extension Package 20awg (I know its the wrong plane but the extensions are all there and maybe a couple extras )
10 feet of MEDIUM Blue High Quality Gas Line 1/8"
3) packages of servo connector locks

I had on hand already:
2 cell 2100 mah life battery for ignition
JR Heavy duty switch for ignition
Spektrum AR 8000 Receiver with satellite and a 18" extension

Lets see, I'm sure I'm forgetting something........

Looking forward to this build.....
Any advice on anything I have listed here? or on the build? or just in general.......
Thanks
Dennis

 

[Ohio AV8TOR]

I am finishing up mine and let me add that you should really consider taking the time to make this a split cowl. I am so glad I was talked into it.

 

[Bipenut53]

I have already been thinking about that.... My 35% Carden Cap had that and it was kinda nice..... but to remove the lower part of the cowl you had to dismount the engine as the guy who built it put 45 degree angled stainless and stainless extensions on the exhaust. It was a nice effect but a pain if you needed to get to the bottom of the engine. With this one I plan on the stock exhaust straight out the bottom.

 

[cap232]

I went from a gp 61 to a da 70 the da 70 is getting mounted this weekend.

you will need the added weight of the eme 70.

 

[Bipenut53]

Ok I was a little concerned about that, I was just looking at the weight numbers between the engines lol

 

[Bipenut53]

Airframe shipped yesterday via Conway. Says expected delivery should be April 7, I hope quicker than that but must be patient! I should start getting the other parts starting today, I will post some pictures when they arrive......

 

[Bipenut53]

Well the goodies started showing up today..... getting pumped...... I keep telling myself..... Patient.... be patient we have all summer....
Anyway here are some picture of what I received so far. I have to say that I am pleasantly impressed with the EME Engine. The casting is clean with no rough areas. The machined areas appear to be good quality and it does have the Walbro carb on it with an arm extender already bolted to the choke leaver and the throttle arm looks great and no extra arm needed, I think, we will see when it gets mounted. Mile High R/C even included 2 NGK CM-6 spark plugs. It also included the original spark plugs and a spark plug wrench.

 

[SnowDog]

looks awesome - always exciting when things start showing up! keep the pics coming!!

 

[Bipenut53]

Just ordered Bowman rings for it so they should be here before the airframe!! Yes it is SnowDog!! everything is just sitting there looking for their new home.... More stuff tomorrow!! Woo Hoo!!

 

[Capt.Roll]

I have a flying buddy that is just finishing up his 91" Extra. I've just finished up the 104" version and we hope to be able to maiden both planes sometime in the next week to 10 days.

You've probably already looked through the 33 pages on the 91" ARF but if not I bet there is all kinds of tips/tricks you can incorporate into your build.

http://www.3drcforums.com/showthread.php?842-91-quot-Extra-300-EXP-ARF