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Forum: RC Jets
10-27-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

The geometry at the end of the retraction is...

The geometry at the end of the retraction is unfavourable so you really need to run max Psi on the Hausl system (I assume you are running that system). I think it is rated to operate at 10 Bar. I...
Forum: RC Jets
10-27-2019, 06:42 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Congrats and nice flying. Landings were great. ...

Congrats and nice flying. Landings were great.

What hydraulic set set up are you using? What issues are you still having?
Forum: RC Jets
01-21-2019, 05:23 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hi David, I did did the same on my P47 but...

Hi David,

I did did the same on my P47 but also mixed some milled glass fibre in as well for extra strength... it worked well. I think I will do the same with my stab bolt holes also. With a tiny...
Forum: RC Jets
01-09-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hi Chris, the right stab pivot tube is at...

Hi Chris,

the right stab pivot tube is at the wrong angle. I split mine, chiselled it out and glued in a realigned tube.

I also turned up aircraft grade Ali pivot rods which I tapped for the...
Forum: RC Jets
01-06-2019, 07:01 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Guys there is some adjustment available that...

Guys there is some adjustment available that affects the stage at which the lower part of the nose strut folds during the retraction cycle. If you find it the wheels are hitting the fuse, disassemble...
Forum: RC Jets
01-05-2019, 07:11 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Levi and I are using 5inch Robart wheels and...

Levi and I are using 5inch Robart wheels and brakes
Forum: RC Jets
01-01-2019, 06:23 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Thanks mate, I thought that was the case.

Thanks mate, I thought that was the case.
Forum: RC Jets
12-30-2018, 04:11 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hey Levi, are your rear tanks plumbed in parallel...

Hey Levi, are your rear tanks plumbed in parallel or in series? Instructions call for in series but I think I recall you saying yours were in parallel.
Forum: RC Jets
12-28-2018, 05:50 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hi Auburn, I reinforced the entire length of...

Hi Auburn,

I reinforced the entire length of my inlets with carbon fibre as the fuse was very weak in that area. The reason the hydraulics are required on the gear is to achieve hydraulic lock on...
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Yes Nick

Yes Nick
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2018, 07:37 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

I thought that might be the case. I would take...

I thought that might be the case. I would take some measurements and speak to Peter Hausl...he used to be able to make locking cylinders of custom length. Tell him what it is for. Gotta have that...
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Yeah ok, that ram does not lock the nose gear in...

Yeah ok, that ram does not lock the nose gear in the down position very well. It is good on the retraction end but not so great on the down lock end. We are also using the scale cylinder that runs...
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Nick, see attached pic..... ...

Nick,

see attached pic.....
...
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2018, 07:13 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hi Nick, the cylinder is housed within the...

Hi Nick,

the cylinder is housed within the wooden box in the centre of the picture....do you have that cylinder?
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hi Nick, the later version of the nose gear...

Hi Nick,

the later version of the nose gear had a modified upper frame that allowed for connection of a separate hydraulic ram that ran along the floor of the fuse under the cockpit area. If you...
Forum: RC Jets
11-08-2018, 06:33 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hi David, Matt was referring to the nose leg...

Hi David, Matt was referring to the nose leg where it exits the yolk....is yours welded there?
Forum: RC Jets
11-08-2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hey John, yes I did use them but had to heat told...

Hey John, yes I did use them but had to heat told them a bit. I think next time I will just lay carbon up inside the fuse and cut out the doors for a perfect fit (yes you did read that right, I have...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Thanks Hemi, that side is pretty good, the other...

Thanks Hemi, that side is pretty good, the other side not quite so good.

Thanks Levi, she is getting there mate. Great info on the throws etc. thanks for getting that out there for us.

I have...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Not yet Matt. Can you clarify where that should...

Not yet Matt. Can you clarify where that should be? I vaguely recall the need to weld the ends of the side stays ( they seem only epoxied to the main struts at this stage).

David, Nick and Levi,...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2018, 06:42 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Don’t look too closely at my Ali mount for the...

Don’t look too closely at my Ali mount for the nose leg light....it has not been smoothed off and is not that flash but I could not be bothered remaking it at this stage..... gotta get this thing in...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hi Matt, sorry I just saw your post. I bought the...

Hi Matt, sorry I just saw your post. I bought the unilight system after considering that D4S disappeared. I had bought the D4S system but thought better of installing it in case I needed replacement...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2018, 05:56 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

all hydraulic Rav. Forgot how many times I sat...

all hydraulic Rav. Forgot how many times I sat there flicking the great switch in and out! I could watch that gear all day long! :D
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2018, 05:53 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Here’s a vid of my canopy setup.... ...

Here’s a vid of my canopy setup....

https://youtu.be/2pTX1eQUrNk
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2018, 05:46 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Here is a pic of my layout under the cockpit.... ...

Here is a pic of my layout under the cockpit....
...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2018, 05:41 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 150,279
Posted By Craig B.

Hi David, Thanks for your comments. I am...

Hi David,

Thanks for your comments. I am using the Häusl pump with the pressure accumulator... the all in one unit that is mounted in the aluminium housing. I am running it off a 2 cell lipo at...
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