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    Battery placement

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    Posted by Jonathan M on 09/01/2017 21:55:06: Posted by Bill_B on 09/01/2017 17:45:26: For those using a .70fs, what is the flying weight of your Acrowots? ARTF now with no extra lead, 92oz, 22 oz/sq ft, easily enough power with ASP 70FS, 12-15 min flight times with a 10oz tank, flies perfectly on the specified balance point. Thanks for the reply Jonathan.
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    Posted by David P Williams on 09/01/2017 18:17:34: No idea Bill - it just flies really nicely. Does the weight matter? I'm interested in knowing as I'd like to compare the AUW of a 70fs setup to a 6s brushless installation, and I'm also curious about the wing loading.
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    For those using a .70fs, what is the flying weight of your Acrowots?
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    If funds allow I'd suggest the Wemotec Midifan Evo. I have two Minifan Evos' and a Midifan Evo and they are the best value for money EDF units IMHO. They're balanced to perfection and performance with a sublime soundtrack is guaranteed For Wemotec sales TurbinesRC in France supply a great service as do Puffin Models in the U.K. Buying direct from Wemotec can sometimes be a lengthy frustrating experience!
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    How's the build going?
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    Hi Peter, I've recently put one of these together so if you've any queries regarding the build I'll be happy to assist. BTW, Hacker Model Production, who make the Vagabond hail from the Czech Republik and aren't to be confused with Hacker Motor GmbH (Germany) who manufacture brushless motors.
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    Of course there are at least 6 other modes to choose from.........
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    Well done Raymond on an imaginative conversion!
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    OG, I'm surprised it tip stalls on finals (straight and level flight?), mine simply wallows a bit and drops its nose if slowed down too much. Have you laterally balanced the model? Is one wing heavier than the other? If so, add weight to the light wing tip until the model balances correctly (laterally). One other thought: Is the tail plane bolted down correctly onto its seat? It can be quite difficult to get it to sit right down on the fuselage without any gaps, but if it's slightly raised one way or t'other it'll alter the longitudinal incidence causing some interesting handling characteristics.
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    Hi Jonathan, I can't understand why you had to change the orientation of the servos from what the manual suggests as mine fitted correctly without issue (see photo). Having said that, I did find that it was better to cross over the rudder cable as you did. With reference to the elevator pushrod, I found that the supplied unit fits and operates perfectly. I know mine is electric powered, but that shouldn't make any difference to the issues you've mentioned. For anyone that's thinking of going the electric route, you may find that the supplied battery tray isn't of much use for a 6s set up (5s is recommended in the manual), and that you will most likely need to manufacture your own tray as I did. Also, as I elected to use an Eflite Power 60, the supplied stand offs were too long so I fitted my own adjustable units to achieve the correct spinner clearance . The AUW of my particular Acrowot with a 6s 4000mAh battery is 2.98 Kg (6.5Lbs) and has unlimited vertical performance using a Graupner G-Sonic 13" x 8" prop and an aerobatic flight duration of 5-7 mins, dependant on throttle use.         Edited By Bill_B on 07/12/2016 10:12:20 Edited By Bill_B on 07/12/2016 10:14:47
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    Acrowot ARTF

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    Acrowot ARTF
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    It certainly seems to perform well. Video Link
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    Nice job Mike!
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    Hi Pete, where have you located the towing hitch for glider use? Just curious as I could be tempted with one of these myself.
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    Posted by oldgit on 27/10/2016 13:03:45: so whats going on - whats the big changes oh cant wait and 5% discount woopeedo With the greatest of respect old git, you'd be complaining even more if the prices were to increase by 5% so just be happy for small mercies.
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    Posted by Rocker on 26/10/2016 16:11:28: You are not the only one I will not use them ,you get what you pay for I would rather pay a bit more and keep my local Model Shop going !!! That's all well and good if you actually have a local model shop, some of us don't.
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    Posted by Chris Bott - Moderator on 01/07/2016 22:32:20: YT International have a very nice range of pilots I think they've already been approached. Quote from the OP: " I've been trying to get a good quality 1/4 scale pilot for a 1/4 scale Salto I have recently bought. I've spoken once to YT International and they requested photos of the cockpit to be sent with measurements which I did. Since then.... two weeks ago I have heard nothing and no one answers their phone!"
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    How about using a UBEC and small 2s LiPo? Alternatively, if you have a Rx. that can take high voltage (Mutiplex as an example), and use SD150 servos, then the 2s LiPo can simply be plugged straight in without the need of a UBEC. This will give a simple lightweight setup.
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    Evocative smell? I've been modelling for 47 years and still hate the smell of glow fuel (or petrol or kerosene for that matter), but model diesel fuel is another matter of course. It comes a very close second to Hoppe's gun oil.
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    Nice! (All except the Hurricane that is. )
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    Flop Gear

    Bill_B replied to Dai Fledermaus's topic in Chit-chat

    Whilst we're on the topic of the Beeb, it really hacks me off that their propaganda machine is working overtime for the government's pro EU vote. I naively thought the Beeb was supposed to be impartial. Flop Gear? What a great title!
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    It's not just Hobbyking, most cheap ARTF model manufacturers use hardware of varying reliability and quality, and as KiwiKid says, you only get what you pay for.
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    It also sounds like you were anyway flying in conditions unsuitable for such a lightly loaded glider.
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