Flyboy3 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 I built this model years ago, but not flown as other models took over lol. I need to know a few details please as I do not have a plan. 1, position of CoG 2, Prop size, for following motor Turnigy d2830/11 , 1000kv, 200watt ? May be over powered. 3, Read on forum years ago to launch at half speed due to torque roll ! 4, Safety concerns during launch if any. Underarm launch ? Thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) Hello FB3....do a search on the forum here,there is lots of info on the pushycat....it's pretty easy to launch underarm,and once in the air it's viceless.... Ken Anderson...ne...1..pushycat dept. Edited December 8, 2023 by ken anderson. Added something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy3 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Wow Ken, brilliant write up, you could build another PC from this without a plan. Excellent lol. Thanks. The only question not mentioned (unless I missed it) was position of Cof G. Wonder if you could check plan for me please. Thanks again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) here you go FB3....anything else let me know.. ken anderson...ne...1...Pushycat dept. Edited December 9, 2023 by ken anderson. bad spellin..... like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Its still double SS Jim Carss...ne23...good spellin dept. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy3 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Thanks Ken, got it. Sent for two props , 8x6 and 8x5, the latter one to see if it will slow the model to a pace suitable to my age lol. Cheers. Photo to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Well done, it'll fly as slow as you want,it doesn't have any vices at all... originally it was designed for a brushed motor....have fun.. Ken Anderson...be...1 ...Fun dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Jim Carss said: Its still double SS Jim Carss...ne23...good spellin dept. 😎 Hello JC, Hope you are well....long time no see. Ken Anderson ne...1.... J Carrs fan club dept. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Wolfe Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Oh dear, I was expecting to see pictures of this classic design (a sweet flying model) Pushy Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy3 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Here we go, not flown yet, but due to Ken’s info and help it could be soon lol. Cheers Click to enlarge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 FB3...your model looks spot on...it'll be a goodin.... don't overthink the hand launch and landing....it fly's like a goodin....and won't catch you out.. Ken Anderson....ne...1......PC dept. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Mine was a doddle, underarm lob, no severe torque roll and plenty throttle on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy3 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Thanks both, the launch was the only thing that bothered me a little. Feeling better already. Been flying over thirty years, every model scratch built, was cheaper than kits in those days, and they ALL had wheels.lol Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy3 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Ken, can you please show video of PC under arm launch again please. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flyboy3 Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 Thanks John, just wanted to see the arm action immediately after the launch. Must keep away from that prop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 john beat me to it FB3...once you let go of the model it will fly itself away...your arm after the launch will continue up over towards your head...so be out of the way of the prop......maybe for your maiden,get someone else to launch it for you ....in case it is out of trim.....once you've done a launch,its pretty simple. ken anderson...ne...1. underarm dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy3 Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 Thanks Ken, a good Idea, I am sure someone can help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy3 Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 Hi Ken, when you mentioned trimming, I suddenly thought without a drawing I have no control throws to begin with. If these are on the drawing I would be pleased if you could put them on this post. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 FB3....it says 6mm max on the flying instructions I have for elevator and Ailerons .... Ken Anderson ne...1. PC dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy3 Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 Thanks for the info Ken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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