Jason Nowell
12-05-2000, 07:23 PM
OK, a lot of people have been emailing me about the Acro Bipe so here is a brief run-down on what I did along with a few pictures.
I bought this at Hobby Lobby (the craft store, not the RC shop). It's made by FunCraft Models http://www.funcraftplanes.com . It has a 15" span and is all foam and is very light. I used a HiTec Feather Reciever, 2 HS-50 Servos, an 8 cell 50mAh pack and a direct drive GWS "Stick" motor controlled by a JETI 04 speedd controller. The prop is about 4" cut down from one of the Cox electric free flight models.
It's a little tricky on the ground, but ROG's are possible. It flies great at half throttle and is a rocket at 100%. It has flown in an indoor skating rink but not a basketball gym yet, though I feel confident that it will be fine at the Gym.
The kit cost me $15.99 and took about 4 hours to rig up (not including the two I destroyed trying to get it right). The balance point I found to work best is just about the center of the top wing. You don't need much throw, I used rudder and elevator w/ speed control...the next will have ailerons!
It will probably fly fine on 7 cells, but don't try 110mAh, they are too heavy...trust me http://www.rcmicroflight.com/ubb/smile.gif
Good Luck, someone else should be having as much fun as I do with mine.
Jason
http://www.millenniumproductions.com/ebay/acro.jpg
[This message has been edited by Jason Nowell (edited 12-05-2000).]
[This message has been edited by Jason Nowell (edited 12-05-2000).]
I bought this at Hobby Lobby (the craft store, not the RC shop). It's made by FunCraft Models http://www.funcraftplanes.com . It has a 15" span and is all foam and is very light. I used a HiTec Feather Reciever, 2 HS-50 Servos, an 8 cell 50mAh pack and a direct drive GWS "Stick" motor controlled by a JETI 04 speedd controller. The prop is about 4" cut down from one of the Cox electric free flight models.
It's a little tricky on the ground, but ROG's are possible. It flies great at half throttle and is a rocket at 100%. It has flown in an indoor skating rink but not a basketball gym yet, though I feel confident that it will be fine at the Gym.
The kit cost me $15.99 and took about 4 hours to rig up (not including the two I destroyed trying to get it right). The balance point I found to work best is just about the center of the top wing. You don't need much throw, I used rudder and elevator w/ speed control...the next will have ailerons!
It will probably fly fine on 7 cells, but don't try 110mAh, they are too heavy...trust me http://www.rcmicroflight.com/ubb/smile.gif
Good Luck, someone else should be having as much fun as I do with mine.
Jason
http://www.millenniumproductions.com/ebay/acro.jpg
[This message has been edited by Jason Nowell (edited 12-05-2000).]
[This message has been edited by Jason Nowell (edited 12-05-2000).]