103" Extra 330SC Building, Flying, and Questions

[djmoose]

I like my old school DX7 but had a few issues with signal loss and stuff like that, so I switched to the Aurora 9. I haven't ever had one glitch on that radio in 3 seasons. However, the latency is high so I wanted something faster. I'll never use a spektrum radio in something I really care about. I don't care about dsmx or what not...just never felt confident in them and not too happy about all of the recalls and bugs.

It's just my personal choice, basically...same as why I'm measuring throw on each servo and getting the geometry as correct as possible while not using matching on the ailerons.

I've also decided that I hate the hitec programmer. You should be able to set the pulse width measurements of your radio and you simply cant. I measured my A9 and it's center is at 1515us....so it's not even correct for that radio. I have found this site:
http://www.aeroperfect.com/tips/cal/program_on-plane.html
which also has a spreadsheet to help you figure out the correct numbers to use based on YOUR radios actual pulse widths. Pretty cool...except you shouldn't have to do that.

 

[Enterprise]

I only had 1 minor issue with my A9 where is somehow deleted all the sub trims in a model. My personal experience with Spektrum has been positive. I am interested to see how your 8FG experience goes.

I have only used the programmer to verify deadband and to reverse a few.

I setup my dual ailerons inside the DX18 and used the balancer function to stop binding through the whole travel. I need to redo mine to get more travel. Does the 8FG have a function to set subtrims at different travel points?

I am slowly redoing my dual elevators in my planes. My 70" EF extra has a huge imbalance about 2/3rds travel down that required 46 points of correction. I could have redone the geometry to get it perfect, but this feature meant that I did not have to.

 

[Joe's Dad]

 

[SteveT.]

Nice!!! All sizes represented!!

SteveT

 

[Diggity]

That's my bird that Noll is holding. Man was that a fun weekend!!

 

[teookie]

And that's my 72! . Fun weekend for sure!

 

[Diggity]

And that's my 72! . Fun weekend for sure!

Hey Trent, hope we get to fly together soon. If not soon, definitely in Knoxville next year. You going to Nall next year? I'm planning on going

 

[teookie]

I would love to go to Nall. I was thinking of looking into renting a RV to make it easier for the family to come. Should probably start saving my pennies now, LOL.

 

[Bivens]

Nall AND K-town!!!

My RV is lined up for Nall! See you Wednesday....with my 119 and 103..

 

[Santi8]

When my dad found out I started doing vinyl and was back into this hobby, he immediately discussed bringing his huge RV down to Nashville for storage and to use at events! ummmmm... yes please! Knoxville was my first event and I had an absolute blast! Next year I'll be more prepared, but the back of my SUV and a 24 pack of yeungling was the perfect recipe to a good time and a great night's sleep at my first event!