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  1. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    Bummer 2Walla, Agreed on the extra glue statement... refer back to post #8. The door blew off on flight #2 putting a 4" rip in the bottom of the right wing. Now I was pretty liberal in wicking CA in and around most of the fuse at build time... but some how the doors eluded me. Now both hatches...
  2. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    AV8TOR, Yes the VV40 should fly this plane fine and close to scale. Although DLE55 makes it a monster!! Remember.. this is a 92" wing and over all XD is significantly larger than a 84" BigFoot. Cheers, D-Man
  3. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    D-Man, are the jury struts long enough to pass below the wing struts?  maybe could attach underneath using those same holes? I'm sure you could but that would end up bowing the strut. Besides... using the nylon seems to have fixed the issue... I've been hammering the airframe and everything is...
  4. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    Greetings everyone.. Consider this a PSA. I found a wing bag that works well with the Hempel 25% XD. As long as your able/willing to fold the wing struts by pulling the two bolts from the center supports on each wing... One of the 46" rectangular wing bag from Hobby Pack works great to...
  5. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    Congrats on the Maiden 2Walla! You're right on not flying this on less then a 50cc... the DLE55 pulls it around very well and CG'd perfect as I've set her up. Sorry you've have had such a hard time with stock hardware & here's something else to watch closely.. I have 8 flights on...
  6. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    The Grey looks great 2Walla! Here's my Update.. Using Greg Koontz full scale XD as inspiration and with the help of Nick (NachosCheese.net).. Here are the latest updates to my Hempel XD. Notice the support to GSN!!! Thanks Nick, You Rock!! Cheers, D-Man...
  7. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    Balsa, I would not attempt to fly it without the struts or the tail flying wires... unless you are really into tempting fate. And a GP60 should fit... the DLE 55 seems to pull it around nicely. 2Walla, Guess I got lucky on the struts and motor box (mine has the SSN of 110) but I...
  8. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    Thanks Bart.. Yeah the real XD's don't have flaps either.. http://www.amerchampionaircraft.com/NewSite2013/NewAircraft/XtremeD/XtremeDPhotos.html And you're right, learning new skills why I chose the Hempel XD.... just wish I could of had more stick time today!! I'll get the...
  9. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    Ok so here is my maiden trip to the field with the XD today. From the beginning the Flying Gremlins were against me on this day. First... I Forgot the wing tube... went home to get it as my flying friend watched my gear... 20 min round trip, no big deal. First flight was good...
  10. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    Greetings all, Here's a quick vid of the final check out before the maiden later today.. Got her dialed in and ready! Cheers, D-Man
  11. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    This is a 92.5" clipped wing & flap version of the Hempel 25% 100" Super Decathlon. Cheers, D-Man
  12. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    Build update... Took some time to really think out how to mount the tanks, Batteries and RX.... decided to buy and modify the 4titude 16oz tank tray. Had to cut sides of the tray and lower the front where the tanks are held by the caps. Then after screwing the tray to the fuselage floor...
  13. D-Man

    25% Bill Hempel Xtreme Decathlon

    Greetings, For those interested here's a place to put your build notes and tips for the Bill Hempel 25% Xtreme Decathlon. Mine's getting: DLE55 w/Bisson Pitts Muffler Xoar 23X8 Carbon Prop 4titude 16oz tanks (fuel and smoke) Harris Smoke Pump XQ-4120 servos all around...
  14. D-Man

    Show us your bad ass plane!

    My 32% Peakmodels Extra330sc w/DLE61.... "Orange Crush" Custom graphics by NachosCheese. Cheers, D-Man 3827=1627-Crush Rainier.jpg 3827=1628-DJF Crush3.jpg 3827=1630-photo 1 (4).jpg 3827=1629-photo 2 (4).jpg
  15. D-Man

    Greetings everyone!!

    Yep... I found y'all too!! Cheers, D-Man
  16. D-Man

    Aerobeez 90" Extra 330SC (50cc)

    Sorry to see this Gyro!!! Hey, Just out of curiosity... how long was this flight? I ask because I've been flying 50cc planes with 500ml (17oz) Figi water bottle fuel tanks for 3 years. Usually Come down after 10-12 min flight with a good 35% left in the tank. Again sorry for your...
  17. D-Man

    Aerobeez 90" Extra 330SC (50cc)

    Thanks Gyro. Now here's why I've been asking all the pesky questions... Today I'm maidening the PeakModel version of the same plane and because this airframe is so new yours is the best source of build info on the web right now. Mine is sporting a new DLE61 and will have smoke once my Jtec...
  18. D-Man

    Aerobeez 90" Extra 330SC (50cc)

    Thanks for keeping us in the Loop Gyro... Say... where did your CG end up? How far back on the wing from root? Did I read right that the CG is recommended to be almost 7 from the wing at the root? Cheers, D-Man
  19. D-Man

    Aerobeez 90" Extra 330SC (50cc)

    Gyro.. What size & make of spinner are you showing here? Thanks, D-Man
  20. D-Man

    Aerobeez 90" Extra 330SC (50cc)

    Has anyone flown this plane on a DLE55? If so, what are your impressions? Thanks in advance, D-Man
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