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  1. AKfreak

    Unknown 35% Extra 260... Give It New Life or Put It Out To Pasture

    Unknown 35% Extra 260... Give It New Life or Put It Out To Pasture Hey guys, I got this 35% (103" wing span) Extra 260 for free in a trade deal. The plane appears to be hand built, maybe a kit (any clues as to what it is please do tell), but not sure. I have had it sitting in my garage...
  2. AKfreak

    This months Podcast?

    Hey guys, are we doing a monthly podcast? If not, we should do a G+ hangout and pick a topic.
  3. AKfreak

    3 1/2" spinner drilled for DA50

    I need a 3 1/2" spinner with back plate drilled for a DA50 would be great. If not then ill drill it. If you have one laying around and it needs a new home, I'll take it. Just tell me how much and maybe we can make a deal.
  4. AKfreak

    Phoenix Sim 3DrcForums Sim Session right now!

    I am on Phoenix sim right now. It is a public session called 3DRCFORUMS. If you aren't doing anything come and join me. AKf
  5. AKfreak

    Wanted, Standard Exhaust for DA-50

    I have a Brisson Pitts muffler that cracked in 4 places around the flange. For $105 plush shipping, that really sucks. So I need a new pipe for my DA-50. I figured I would just go with the stock pipe. So if you have a stock DA-50 pipe that you aren't using, I could sure use it. I am...
  6. AKfreak

    First VPP F3P Freestyle Plane Build

    I am starting on a VPP depron model. It is the Fancy Foam MX3 with Mamo Upsidedown VVPPTV kit. Here is the power plant so far. Btw these little turds aren't cheap, what you see below is over $200 bucks, and it's tiny.
  7. AKfreak

    power system overheat problem on 48" extra 330 epp covered balsa model

    Hey guys, do any of you have this model? I have one, and my flying buddy has one. We both have a major problem. The Motor/ESC over heats and shuts down. I am running a rimfire gpmg 4625 with a castle ice lite 50 on 3s The amp draw on WOT is 52 amps. The ESC is setup with medium throttle...
  8. AKfreak

    Flew My First Gasser Today (30% TOC1 YAk 54)

    I finished up my Gasser and it flew today. Besides a little drama from the heli guys, and flooding the engine (DOH!) the plane went up, came down, and went home. Boy you can sure feel the weight in the air of these bigger planes. Also not knowing what the correct CG was supposed to be...
  9. AKfreak

    My New 3D Extra 300 Prototype For Fly-Model

    My New 3D Extra 300 Prototype For Fly-Model Hey guys, for the last few months I have been spending a ton of time learning and speaking to many of the top pilots in the world about what makes a great 3D plane. I am proud to announce that I am lucky enough to be working with a factory in...
  10. AKfreak

    Determine CG OF An Unknown Air frame (30% TOC Extreme Yak 54)

    Hey guys I have a 30% TOC Extreme Yak 54, the company was TOC1 then Aviation Models, then I heard it became Pilot (but Pilot says nope) None the less, I don't have a manual for the plane. I want to get the right CG to start with so I need your help determining the correct location. On a 35%...
  11. AKfreak

    Kim Quenette Top Secret Depron F3P FreeStyle Plane

    http://youtu.be/SZOhhkBdXxk Kim is one bad ass pilot. I am so happy to have him at my local field.
  12. AKfreak

    Best Place to Buy Wooden Electric Props

    Guys I need some wooden E props. I want Falcon and Xoar (16x8, 20X8). Where do you guys buy your stuff?
  13. AKfreak

    Help With Motor Timing and Poor Throttle Response (Gecko 120HV)

    Hye guys I am almost ready to fly my new plane but I have a few little items to address be I do. I have a ZTW Gecko Opto 120HV and the MotrolFly 4330 215kv swinging a 20x8W XOAR prop Can you tell me what timing the 4330 likes the best, because I do have a tiny bit of cogging off throttle...
  14. AKfreak

    How Do You Properly Register a Brushless Motor On A Firewall

    Hey there guys, I am at the final stages on my build, and I have saved one of the most difficult things for last (mounting the motor). I know my plane is designed to fly with a Gas motor or Electric, but the instructions just leave me scratching my head with respect to mounting the motor. I am...
  15. AKfreak

    If You Could Build a 3D Air-frame From Scratch What Would You Do and Why?

    Let me get the obvious stuff out of the way. The plane would be an Extra 300 or a Edge 540. It would have low wing loading and extra large control surfaces. I am interested in what you think it takes to build a 3D monster that's nice and Floaty in Post, yet still has enough penetration at...
  16. AKfreak

    What Determines The Proper Spinner Size?

    I have been researching and have found some varying information. First I hear for an aerodynamically sound spinner it is supposed to be 1/5 the diameter of the prop, then I hear it's all about the size of flat spot the cowl? Also I notice some spinners are short and stout looking, some are...
  17. AKfreak

    Servos, Servos, Servos ... Which Ones Do you Like and Why.

    Hi Guys I want to talk about Servos and hear your thoughts. I fly all sorts of planes. I fly Indoor F3P (milled depron stuff) and use Diamond 47 and Futaba S3154 and Hitech HS-35HD (for nano stuff). Believe it or not I love the little Solar Digi's from Nitro planes/Hobbie Partz. I fly...
  18. AKfreak

    Tips on building SFG's for 75.5" Extra 300

    Hey there guys. I'm curios what are some of things one needs to consider when building SFG's for an airplane. Obviously I could just copy a known design (like the EF stuff), but without a wind tunnel to test, and the aeronautical background to engineer a set, how do you know how big to build...
  19. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    After many hours of searching and trying to find a big airplane that I can afford, I bought an Extra 300, I call it the EXT edition as in Extreme Turd. I am too embarrassed to even tell you guy much I paid or even tell you who makes it. I am new to 3D, but I try every day to get better. I...
  20. AKfreak

    What 3D Champion Fly's What?

    A silly title right. When looking for the actual type of plane the top flyers use its hard to find much information in a single place. I am kind of new to this stuff, and I am very interested in what make of plane the top guys are using for 3D. I see a lot of guys fly the Extra. What makes...
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