I really enjoyed the assembly of this model. Seagull Models did a great job. This ARF was assembled in ~20 hours and was easy. It flies fantastic and the Saito 30cc fits perfectly with minimal modifications required. More flights and videos to come! Yes, I’ll practice the landings 😉!
While the model looks okay in the air, it appears it is operating at 55 % throttle. Some concern was expressed about overheating at the start of the video regarding this. Is this why the model seemed a bit sluggish?
Beautiful plane. I had one of my own with a Saito FG-21 gasser up front. Flew it beautifully until I ran out of altitude coming out of split-S. What a brain fart on my part
@IllFlyIt Must be the GPS Telemetry Sensor Spektrum - Item No.SPMA95871. I have the same remote. I was under the impression that you can only view Speed on the Smart Telemetry screen if you had GPS, Avian, or a Smart ESC. Thanks for the information.
They’re the wheels that come with the FMS Super Cub. The ones in this video were the 1.7M wheels which are a hard foam. I’ve since switched to the smaller 1.3M Super Cub wheels that are an inflatable rubber that are much better.
Just finishing E-Medina but no previous experience with V-Tail. Looked for online info on radio setup but apparently not searching well. I have a Spektrum NX8 and I "think" setup involves mixing and/or channel assign, maybe more. If you’re willing to share anything that might educate me a little I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks...
I’ll have to look at my radio to see how I got it to work. It’s been so long I since I’ve set it up I can’t remember exactly how to do it. I’ll post it soon.
I built same Herr kit with the throttled Norvel 1/2a quite a few years ago it weighed about 16-19 oz and flew really scale-like with quarter to half throttle, nice slow steady airplane. I used a very light doped-on covering. Your electric is a bunch heavier, this kit flies better on the lighter side.
I agree! The one I built was 28oz if I remember correctly. I have a 1/2a Cub kitted by Alien Aircraft that I’ll eventually build one day. With the knowledge I gained on this one it’ll be considerably lighter weight.
I’m using the Spektrum GPS telemetry module and my transmitter is the IX14. You can have it do just about any audio output on the flip or touch of a switch. NX series aren’t able to do the audio like the IX series can because it uses google speed which is part of the Android OS on the IX14.
This is using an OS15. Micro sized Hitec servos and at the time of this video a 4oz tank. I’ve since switched the tank to a 2oz and get 5-8 minutes of flying before it’ll run out. Smaller tank just helps keep the weight down. It’s feather light and stalls at a walking speed.
Great Video done this departure procedure like you many times in all kinds of jet types. Excellent job on your presentation and keeps me out of trouble. Thank-You…
I have the Seagull Models version of that plane. Just did the maiden earlier this summer. Quite frankly, I think it is an exact copy of the H9 plane. I believe they are all made in the same factory. Only differences seem to be some of the decals. lol I put a 20cc DLE in mine. Was pretty nervous when it first went up. However, the plane flies like a dream. Very stable, planted and responds to the sticks quite nicely. I do not have any stabilization in mine. Not only are these beautiful aircraft but, they are really good flyers. Nice job! Good video!
Thanks! I’ve been flying more and more with the gyro off. I’ve noticed that it can interfere with some maneuvers. It’s good to know there’s an alternative to this one if it ever goes in. They are head turners for sure. One of the best looking schemes I’ve ever seen on a plane.
Nice! I think you should turn a little tighter when lower down. I mean it depends a lot on the day and the conditions. Don't be worried about banking over.
Add power slowly and anticipate the left turn. That is caused by the torque of the propeller. The slower you add power the slower it will turn. It takes practice and each plane is different.
