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Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-16-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

If someone is planning or doing this conversion...

If someone is planning or doing this conversion don't be afraid to add any weight to the nose of this plane because the previous one i did was tail heavy with the battery all the way forward. I think...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-16-2013, 04:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

filled in the cutaways that were in the fuselage...

filled in the cutaways that were in the fuselage for the idle mixture screw and the exhaust. It just makes it look a little better....
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-16-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

1/4" plywood epoxied in for the hold down bolts ...

1/4" plywood epoxied in for the hold down bolts
http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q796/sp10006/avistar222014_zpsf41e8dac.jpg
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-16-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

Ok, i am trying the advanced posting option. ...

Ok, i am trying the advanced posting option.

These pictures show the esc and the receiver secured to a plate which will be mounted to the side of the fuselage. I did it that way for easy...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-16-2013, 04:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

I don't know whats going on with posting these...

I don't know whats going on with posting these pictures and the words jumping around, sorry about that. Maybe i will figure that out sometime.
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-16-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

Trial fit of the motor which is an E-maxx GT...

Trial fit of the motor which is an E-maxx GT 2826-06 710kv. Its the same motor i had on the previous avistar and had no problem going vertical but i don't know if it's going to work. It took a...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-16-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

Here is the battery tray for the 4s...

Here is the battery tray for the 4s lipohttp://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q796/sp10006/avistar222017_zps1f0df85f.jpg
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-16-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

The first picture shows the supports for the nose...

The first picture shows the supports for the nose gear. The glow version has the nose gear supported at the top by the glow motor mount. The second picture is the new electric motor mount. This is...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-16-2013, 04:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

My hatch cover is nearing completion. I cut the...

My hatch cover is nearing completion. I cut the top off and put a hood scoop on it to force air through the fuselage to cool the battery and esc. I put a hood scoop on the previous avistar but i only...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-01-2013, 03:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

Its getting late and didn't want to start...

Its getting late and didn't want to start anything involved so i took one of the plates that was supplied for servos (i think) and filled in the round hole as well as the small rectangular hole, not...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-01-2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

Set the wings aside so the epoxy can set up on...

Set the wings aside so the epoxy can set up on the servo mounting.

In this picture i cut the monocote off the front of the fuse so i can make my hatch. I then took an x-acto knife and cut between...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-01-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

This picture shows i cut the aileron single serve...

This picture shows i cut the aileron single serve actuator rods from the wing. I filled the hole with hard balsa epoxied in place. ...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
04-01-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

I crashed my avistar last year so i bought...

I crashed my avistar last year so i bought another one and have started the conversion once again.

The wing has dihedral built in and i want a flat wing so i sanded the bottom half of the wing...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
03-24-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

Just an update...i know its a bit late. I got the...

Just an update...i know its a bit late. I got the plane done, made the wing totally flat and it flew absolutely wonderful. This is a great flying plane!! No bad habits but with the flat wing the...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
07-09-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

I got a new Hitec 2.4ghz 6 channel sport radio...

I got a new Hitec 2.4ghz 6 channel sport radio and i'm hoping it will do the flaperons as i want to try that. I opened the box to inspect it on delivery (3 weeks ago) and haven't opened it since. LOL
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
07-09-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

I was having a boring day at work so i got out a...

I was having a boring day at work so i got out a pencil and paper and came up with the same idea for the bolt on wing. My version is a bit different but i havent looked at the fuselage yet. However...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
07-08-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

do you have any pictures you could share to give...

do you have any pictures you could share to give me an idea how to convert this to a bolt on wing?
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
07-07-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

One other thing i forget to mention....dual...

One other thing i forget to mention....dual aileron servos will be installed before flying. I like the idea of putting the flaps on it, hadn't thought of that. I expect that those full length...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
07-07-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

Thanks for the help! I have been seriously...

Thanks for the help!

I have been seriously been thinking of making it a tail dragger because i already have a set of main landing gear that will work and also allow a much bigger prop than 11".
...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion)
07-05-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,372
Posted By Achmed

Avistar Glow to Electric conversion Help

I am returning to the world of rc flying after 16 yrs away and have been flying a Gentle Lady glider this year to get my hand eye coordination back. I purchased a Hobbico Avistar a couple weeks ago...
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