aidan mcatamney Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Today I've started a new project and for anyone that knows me I've always enjoyed flying a trainer. So this is my latest model. It's a Great Planes Avistar Elite advanced trainer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Have servos installed in the servo tray. The Avistar takes a total of seven servos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Next step was the installation of the receiver switch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Boy 3 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Nice looking model. I/c or electric ? Seven servos ? Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Thanks. The covering job on this plane looks very good. I'm putting a Saito fourstroke on it. I will try a 62 first. If that is underpowered I will swap it out for the 72. Yes, seven servos, three in the fuselage and four on the wings as I'm installing the flaps . Going by what other owners have said , the Avistar comes in hot on landing and the flaps are very efficient at slowing it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 The next step of assembly on the Avistar was to install the four servos on the wings. The plane going by all reports comes in very hot on landing so the flaps will help cool things down. I used a JR 300mm servo extension lead on each wing half for ailerons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Some more work carried out today on my latest project. The Great Planes Avistar Elite. This plane arrived on my doorstep a few weeks ago from Michigan in the USA. It was sent to be by a very good friend across the pond and I'm enjoying every minute in the assembly process. Today I completed the plumbing and installation of the fuel tank which I have layed on a bed of foam and held in place by a Kavan velcro strap. A plywood spacer disc is included to fit around the neck of the fuel tank to help protect it. I also have installed the brand new Saito 72 that I bought over 10 years ago, and today it sees daylight for the first time since then. Instead of using the supplied stock aluminium engine mount which is meant for an OS 46AX, the recommended powerplant for this plane, I have had to use a larger mount so that it would accommodate the bigger fourstroke engine. Luckily enough I had on hand a Hangar 9 universal aluminium mount which screwed in perfectly to the firewall and so no modification was required. The Avistar is a very heavy plane and my Saito 62 would have struggled, so I may the right choice to go with the 72. It comes in very hot on landing so the flaps will help immensely to help slow ithings down. Finally I installed the ever reliable Dubro fourstroke throttle linkage. This takes all the pain and heartbreak out of connecting up to the throttle lever. I've been using them for years and never any problems. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Just in from the back garden firing up the Saito on my latest project "The Avistar ". The engine is brand new and started first time. I ran four tanks of fuel through it slobbering rich. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aidan mcatamney Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 The Saito 72 running nicely on its first start up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 The Avistar is now ready for its maiden flight. Hopefully sometime within the next couple of weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mc Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Nice, Saito 72 is a perfect choice. I had a Avistar Elite a few years back. Nice flying airplane, I really liked the flaps. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Mike Mc said: Nice, Saito 72 is a perfect choice. I had a Avistar Elite a few years back. Nice flying airplane, I really liked the flaps. . Thanks Mike. I'm looking forward to flying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Had the maiden flight today of the Avistar Elite. Really nice flying plane and the flaps really help to slow it down on landings. The Saito 72 is the perfect match. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Maiden flight of my new plane The Avistar Elite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mc Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 How effective are the flaps? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 The flaps are very effective and slowed the plane down nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Evident from that landing Aidan. Nice to watch. Toto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Yes Toto, they definitely do their job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Second flight of the Avistar Elite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) First class Aidan, You seem to have the magic touch in getting the best out of your models and they stand testament as to what RC model flying is all about ...... enjoying the hobby. Keep them coming. Toto Edited February 19 by toto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 20 minutes ago, toto said: First class Aidan, You seem to have the magic touch in getting the best out of your models and they stand testament as to what RC model flying is all about ...... enjoying the hobby. Keep them coming. Toto Thanks Toto for your kind comments and yes you are spot on. Its all about enjoying the hobby and in my case I've always kept things as simple as possible. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 This was me learning to fly in the summer of 1986. That was nearly 40 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Hey ...... is that a pair of Foster Grants you are wearing ? Definitely the 80's. Cheers Toto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 12 hours ago, toto said: Hey ...... is that a pair of Foster Grants you are wearing ? Definitely the 80's. Cheers Toto I never knew that photo existed until a friend gave it to me two weeks ago. I was learning to fly a Yamamoto Trainer with an OS 40 two stroke. That was nearly 40 years ago Toto. Where does time go, it flys by quickly. Yes the Foster Grants came in handy on sunny days lol and Top of the Pops was not to be missed on Thursday nights lol. The 80s had it all. Cheers. Regards Aidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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