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    Hi Simon, I was interested to hear about your experiences with this model. I'm in the middle of programming mine right now and everything seems to be moving in the right direction. I left the servo wells as there were and simply reversed the rotational movement of the left flap servo using my JR DXS9 Tx plus a few minor programme changes to accommodate this reversal. I now have flaps, crow braking, full span ailerons, reflex and camber, etc. Can you let me know what you have found to be the best C of G? I've read in various forums people are using from 70 to 85 mm from the leading edge. Also perhaps you can tell me the type of glue you're using to fix items in the fuse. Many thanks, Chris.
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    Thanks guys for your comments. I will leave things as they are. I will be programming it as a fully functional 6-servo glider with flaps, crow braking, full wing ailerons, reflex and camber, etc. Chris
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    I have just been assembling the wings for my Phoenix 2000 and found a problem with the left wing. I purchased this model earlier this month from HK's UK warehouse after they had informed me they had a new stock. The flap servo well is in the wrong position and is reversed when compared with the right wing. This means that the shafts of the aileron and flap servos face in opposite directions. The servos in the right wing face the same direction as they should.     To correct this will mean I have to hack out more foam to make a new servo well which would weaken the wing I have asked HK to send me a replacement wing but I suspect that all the present stock have this fault. I would be interested to hear from anyone who has experienced this problem. Chris. Edited By chrispy on 19/03/2015 17:42:54
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    Hi Lui, Since writing this thread I have replaced the two metal wing bolts with nylon ones because I found when I caught a wing on landing cracks were appearing around the cut-out in the fuz . I have also reinforced the under edges of the cut-out with carbon tow. All the best with your build. Chris.
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    Hi Marc,   Nice to meet you at Honey Hill this p.m.   If you're interested in the Speedo you might like to read some of the comments during the past year on this thread.     I obtained mine from AeroModel Hut but it does'nt look like they sell them any more. The new importer appears to be:   Slopeside   All the best, Chris.       Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 11/03/2012 18:54:55
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    Hi Chris,   I don't have the coordinates but if you turn back to this thread on 22/10/2008 a link is posted to a map.   Hope this helps.   Chris.
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    Very nice.    Is this an early Christmas present?!!   Chris.
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    Peter, I think you're the first owner of an Alex mini who has contacted me on this thread. If you have time I'd be interested to know more about it and you're experiences in assembling it. Are your flaps and ailerons top or bottom driven? Any pictures would be interesting particularly of the arrangement in the cockpit. Thanks, Chris.    
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    Hi Peter, thanks for your info. particularly about the battery.   I'm using a 6V 800mAh Eneloop pack which fits nicely in the nose and have flown it for 3 hours during a day with charge still left.   So far I've not had a lot of opportunities to fly it. I took with me earlier in the year on holiday in the Peak District but unfortunately there was so little wind during that week I was unable to get a flight. I've taken it with me on visits to slope locations around here but on arrival have found either the wind not strong enough or not quite in the right direction. I've had to make do with flying the Weasel. One of these days I'll get it right!   Chris.
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    FYI   Safety Data Sheet for toluene:   see here   Chris
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    Hi David,   I used Zap-a-dap-a-goo from Modelmaniacs for £3.55, It is the same as Goop.   link     Instead of toluene you can use xylene as  thinners, 1litre for £7.95.   http://www.anti-slip-paint.co.uk/xylene-litre-p-31.html   or toluene here, link   Hope this helps. Chris.  Edited By David Ashby - RCME Administrator on 24/04/2010 16:45:34
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    Hi seecomber,   For a simple graphical explanation of the meaning of 'delta peak' I suggest you look at:   http://www.ospreys-mac.org.uk/Differences%20NiMH%20and%20LiPo.pdf   With my Sigma EQ charger I would use 7mV for NiMH and 12mV for NiCd to set delta peak sensitivity.   Chris.
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    Hi Tim,   I'm interested in more details of how the 'stick' on which the Lipo and RX are fixed is attached to the fus. How long is it? Is it a permanent fix or removable for access purposes? There appears to be a hook at the end - what is this for? More pics would be helpful.   Many thanks. Chris.        
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    Hi Tim H.   Let me tell you of my experiences with a DX7 and my FVK Bandit. By the way, I got the Bandit having read your article at:   http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231614   The Bandit is fitted with a Kontronic  Fun 400-42 and 4.2: 1 gearbox. Originally I used 12V NiCd batteries and 35 Mhz but at the end of 2008 I converted it to 3s Lipo and 2,4 Ghz. With a AR62000 RX it flew OK for several months but then it started glitching. I tred every possibility of moving the 2 receivers around in the fus and changing the orientation of the antennae but without making any difference. Range checks indicated significant loss of distance but in spite of this I continued to fly hoping the problem would go away. I was lucky not to lose it.   I then decided to change the RX for a AR7000 and a Flight Log hoping to identify the cause of the problem. Range checks indicated everything was OK and this was confirmed after several flights and also the Flight Log data.   The suspect AR6200 was put in another electric model and has performed flawlessly ever since. So I'm no nearer to identifying the cause.   I'm still flying the Bandit but the mystery remains.   As far as Spektrum equipment is concerned, I am confident of its performance and have converted 10 models over to it and have had no others problems.   Chris.  
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    Another great day last Monday at Ivinghoe. Westerly winds at 20-23mph really gave the Alex Mini the opportunity to show what she could do. She's very stable and aerobatic.     While there I saw a new Vecter on her maiden flight break her back from what I considered quite an acceptable landing. It snapped just behind the wing.   It made me think about strengthening the fus of the AM. I'm considering threading some carbon toes down through the fus, twice the length required, soaking the required length with polyester resin, carefully pulling it back to the right position and letting it set along the keel. The ends of the control rod could be covered with silicon fuel tubing to prevent any resn getting on them.   Has anyone tried this and would it be worth it?  
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    Hi Peewhit, I think I'll stick with what I've got at the moment'. Anymore expense at the moment and 'her in doors' is going to have her say!   Maybe someone should start a thread about how to keep a good relationship going with their other half  and at the same time spend what they think is necessary on their hobby!!      
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    Maidened her today at Ivinghoe.   Brilliant .   The wind was about 15mph and lots of lift along the slope - just about right for the first flight.   Need to mix in more down elevator with the crow braking but otherwise trim seems OK.   Looking forward to the next outing!!
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    Peewhit, the only way its going to Yorkshire is if I come with it!   Certainly not good flying weather here either recently. Wet snow yesterday but today sun and temp. just above zero.   Managed to get an hour flying my FVK Bandit this afternoon before the batteries were flat.            
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    Ken,   It'll cost ya .............
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    I will continue to look around for a suitable battery - thanks everyone for your input.   This is what the model looks like now:  
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