David perry 1 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Well i finished it at last and flew it all last week. Its a decent effort considering it was a rather protracted build, but it flies well enough apart from the fact that I have only got a rather battered and silencerless SC52FS to drive it. Not a bad model at all. Over the last two days I have built an Alfa Sabre...wow that thing has some power with a "li'l screamer" motor in it! I cant wait to fly that! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 David - I think you are gonna love the Alfa Sabre - its still one of my top 3 models in the fleet, and gets flown almost every trip to the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Tim, thanks. What throws did you set it up with on high rates? Can you remember? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Exactly as per recommendation in manual. One thing I have found is that she is so much happier when kept LIGHT. I know some people have fitted very hot wind motors, and larger batteries, but trust me - she does NOT need it. I note you have a little screamer motor, and some of these, although powerful, can be thirsty. I use an AON 4900 with 3s 1150 Lipo.This flies it beautifully IMO, and when I tried a 1500mahr pack, the performance suffered......the extra ounce or two spoiling things, and outweighed the slight extra puch of the battery. Mine pulls 12A and at about 125 Watts is112 Watts per pound. Easy hand launch and about 6 minutes of perfectly scale like flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks Tim. I have fitted a 1500 lipo to mine but she does now tip the scales a few ounces over weight, but that lipo is hat I have to hand. I will fly her as she is, but will also get a 1200 lipo to see the diffrence...one lipo isnt enough anyway. Thanks again. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have had the best results from the rhino 1150 20C packs - one thing to be aweare of is the restriction on size and shape of the packs that will fit under the canopy section without fouling, or upsetting the rather critical COG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Darter Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 which SE5a is it David ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Flair D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Greenhill Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hello All, Just joined this site.Sadly, still in the loft and untouched, apart from opening the box occasionally, I have the Dave Platt designed "Top Flight" SE5. I bought it new many years ago.I'll get round to constructing it in due course, but presently flying such a model is beyond my ability.I'm still trying to keep a ARTF trainer aloft. One day! Have any of you any tips on building this kit. I'ld be very grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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