Pink Pusher Jet Build
10-13-2007, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by lrplin
Thank you, by the way, how to check for the CG? I saw you putted the battery on the very front end in your pictures.
Hi lrplin
The CG is 13" from the nose of the plane back, add a string at the top middle of the plane, add all of the electronics to it, just lay them on top of the plane, lift the plane by the string and see if the plane balances there, if not you may have to move the electronics forward, if it still does not balance, you will have to add a little weight to the nose of the plane, try to move the electronics as far forwards as possible, I had to add a little weight to the nose, to get it to balance, not much, Mag wheel weights work great, they are a flat lead weight with tape on it, also check the balance from wing tip to wing tip, the wings should be level. if not, all some weight to the wing that is up, I try to only have the lipo on one side of the fusealage and the esc receiver servos on the other side to balance it, but sometimes you just have to add a little weight, Hope that helps, Chellie
10-13-2007, 08:28 PM
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PINK PUSHER JET Video
Hi Everyone The PINK PUSHER JET flies Great 
Here is a video of it, its flying, I would say about 45 to 50 mph, Let me know how fast you think it is going, It needs more Speed, Sooooooooo its getting a 2409-18 motor with a 8x8 prop, Hopefully, that will give me about 60 to 70 mph, We shall see 
Thank goodness I did not crash and Burn :p 
Take care, Chellie
Ps Next video of it, I will zoom in more on it
The PINK PUSHER JET flies Great Here is a video of it, its flying, I would say about 45 to 50 mph, Let me know how fast you think it is going, It needs more Speed, Sooooooooo its getting a 2409-18 motor with a 8x8 prop, Hopefully, that will give me about 60 to 70 mph, We shall see Thank goodness I did not crash and Burn :p Take care, ChelliePs Next video of it, I will zoom in more on it
Last edited by CHELLIE; 02-17-2008 at 03:21 AM.
10-13-2007, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidWent
Hi Chellie,
Very nice!! Hey are you using that helmet cam you were talking about awhile back?
Thanks
David
Very nice!! Hey are you using that helmet cam you were talking about awhile back?
Thanks
David
No, I used a rifle stock mounted to the camera, my camera person, is better able to follow the planes that way, the camera viewer is very hard to use, so this seems to work out great, the helmet cam, did not work out very well, it moved around to much, maybe with a lighter camera, it will be ok, but my camera is the size of a 35mm camera, here is a build on it if your interested, Take care, Chelliehttp://www.wattflyer.com/forums/show...ighlight=rifle
10-13-2007, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidWent
Thanks Chellie,
That gun stock camera mount is really cool!
I only wonder how many times the cops will swarm down on me when I show up at the ball field weilding that around!!
David
That gun stock camera mount is really cool!
I only wonder how many times the cops will swarm down on me when I show up at the ball field weilding that around!!David
10-28-2007, 06:09 AM
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Pink Pusher Jet Video
Hi Everyone I tried a few different motors and props on this pusher jet to try to get the best possible speed from these little Towerpro Motors, and I think that this is the best set up possible, as far as Towerpro motors go, I tried a 2408-21 with a 7x6, 6x6 and 6x5.5 prop at first and it was ok, then i tried a 2409-18 with a 8x8 prop, it did not give me the thrust and power i was looking for, the 2409-18 is better with a larger prop like a 10x5, and then I tried a 2409-12, with a 7x6 prop, that gave me the best speed and power, and i think thats the best I am going to be able to do with the Towerpro line of motors, that motor and prop combination according to Jeff at Heads Up Rc, has a 67mph prop pitch speed, and thats good enough for me, here is a video of the PINK PUSHER JET in action, Enjoy, Chellie
I tried a few different motors and props on this pusher jet to try to get the best possible speed from these little Towerpro Motors, and I think that this is the best set up possible, as far as Towerpro motors go, I tried a 2408-21 with a 7x6, 6x6 and 6x5.5 prop at first and it was ok, then i tried a 2409-18 with a 8x8 prop, it did not give me the thrust and power i was looking for, the 2409-18 is better with a larger prop like a 10x5, and then I tried a 2409-12, with a 7x6 prop, that gave me the best speed and power, and i think thats the best I am going to be able to do with the Towerpro line of motors, that motor and prop combination according to Jeff at Heads Up Rc, has a 67mph prop pitch speed, and thats good enough for me, here is a video of the PINK PUSHER JET in action, Enjoy, ChellieLast edited by CHELLIE; 02-17-2008 at 03:22 AM.
10-28-2007, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CHELLIE
Hi lrplin The CG is 13" from the nose of the plane back, add a string at the top middle of the plane, add all of the electronics to it, just lay them on top of the plane, lift the plane by the string and see if the plane balances there, if not you may have to move the electronics forward, if it still does not balance, you will have to add a little weight to the nose of the plane, try to move the electronics as far forwards as possible, I had to add a little weight to the nose, to get it to balance, not much, Mag wheel weights work great, they are a flat lead weight with tape on it, also check the balance from wing tip to wing tip, the wings should be level. if not, all some weight to the wing that is up, I try to only have the lipo on one side of the fusealage and the esc receiver servos on the other side to balance it, but sometimes you just have to add a little weight, Hope that helps, Chellie
The CG is 13" from the nose of the plane back, add a string at the top middle of the plane, add all of the electronics to it, just lay them on top of the plane, lift the plane by the string and see if the plane balances there, if not you may have to move the electronics forward, if it still does not balance, you will have to add a little weight to the nose of the plane, try to move the electronics as far forwards as possible, I had to add a little weight to the nose, to get it to balance, not much, Mag wheel weights work great, they are a flat lead weight with tape on it, also check the balance from wing tip to wing tip, the wings should be level. if not, all some weight to the wing that is up, I try to only have the lipo on one side of the fusealage and the esc receiver servos on the other side to balance it, but sometimes you just have to add a little weight, Hope that helps, Chellie
10-28-2007, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by lrplin
Thankyou, i did fly my jet last week, the motor gave me enough power, and it wend vertical, however, i think i am not ready for jet yet, i lost control of the jet and the jet crashed. Now it is hanging on my room for display..
I have earned my wings the hard way, Take care, Chellie
10-28-2007, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CHELLIE
Hi Everyone I tried a few different motors and props on this pusher jet to try to get the best possible speed from these little Towerpro Motors, and I think that this is the best set up possible, as far as Towerpro motors go, I tried a 2408-21 with a 7x6, 6x6 and 6x5.5 prop at first and it was ok, then i tried a 2409-18 with a 8x8 prop, it did not give me the thrust and power i was looking for, the 2409-18 is better with a larger prop like a 10x5, and then I tried a 2409-12, with a 7x6 prop, that gave me the best speed and power, and i think thats the best I am going to be able to do with the Towerpro line of motors, that motor and prop combination according to Jeff at Heads Up Rc, has a 67mph prop pitch speed, and thats good enough for me, here is a video of the PINK PUSHER JET in action, Enjoy, Chellie
I tried a few different motors and props on this pusher jet to try to get the best possible speed from these little Towerpro Motors, and I think that this is the best set up possible, as far as Towerpro motors go, I tried a 2408-21 with a 7x6, 6x6 and 6x5.5 prop at first and it was ok, then i tried a 2409-18 with a 8x8 prop, it did not give me the thrust and power i was looking for, the 2409-18 is better with a larger prop like a 10x5, and then I tried a 2409-12, with a 7x6 prop, that gave me the best speed and power, and i think thats the best I am going to be able to do with the Towerpro line of motors, that motor and prop combination according to Jeff at Heads Up Rc, has a 67mph prop pitch speed, and thats good enough for me, here is a video of the PINK PUSHER JET in action, Enjoy, Chellieyour jet flies great... Nice landing..Smooooth....
Good job.
10-28-2007, 08:32 AM
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Hi Bruce Thank you for the complements finally got this plane adjusted to fly the way I would like it to, I think the 2409-12 towerpro motor and a 7x6 prop is about the best combination as far as the cheapy bell motors go, It was a lot of fun flying this plane, Take care & have a great weekend, Chellie
Thank you for the complements finally got this plane adjusted to fly the way I would like it to, I think the 2409-12 towerpro motor and a 7x6 prop is about the best combination as far as the cheapy bell motors go, It was a lot of fun flying this plane, Take care & have a great weekend, Chellie
10-28-2007, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by lrplin
Thankyou, i did fly my jet last week, the motor gave me enough power, and it wend vertical, however, i think i am not ready for jet yet, i lost control of the jet and the jet crashed. Now it is hanging on my room for display..
Take A Look at the Mavrick 2 plane from RC Products, its easy to fly, and the electronics from this pusher jet will go right in it, I used this plane to get used to flying electrics with, as electrics have there own personality, its hard to explane, but different from glow, thats for sure if you decide to get the Mavrick 2 tell Rusty at RCP that Chellie sent you , Take care, Chelliehttp://www.rc-products.net/default.asp
http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/show...=16298&page=24
some build information that I gave to another pilot when making the Mavrick 2 ,it helps to make it stronger
10-28-2007, 01:16 PM
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10-28-2007, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rea59
Very nice Mavrick planes 
They sure are fun Huh, I have a few more kits that I have not put together yet, I will be doing that soon, these little electrics taught me a lot about E Flight and motor /prop combinations, and they are cheap too Take care, Chellie
11-02-2007, 03:58 PM
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Optic 6 Setup for the Pusher Jet
Hello everyone , I am close to done with Chellies Pusher Jet ..I have been looking thru the book for the optic 6 transmittre I have and don't see where it is exactly shown how to do a setup for this plane ... with the aileron/elevon and elevator on it .. All I can figure is to set it up for a regular plane with ailerons , elevator and rudder ... But just don't hook up the rudder as you don't have one .. The only thing about this I don't like is that the ailerons won't work like the elevons would when you wanted to go up or down .. They would only work for turns ?? Right ??
I am hopeing that someone will be able to help me with this .. Thanks again , Don J.
11-02-2007, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by diverdon
Hello everyone , I am close to done with Chellies Pusher Jet ..I have been looking thru the book for the optic 6 transmittre I have and don't see where it is exactly shown how to do a setup for this plane ... with the aileron/elevon and elevator on it .. All I can figure is to set it up for a regular plane with ailerons , elevator and rudder ... But just don't hook up the rudder as you don't have one .. The only thing about this I don't like is that the ailerons won't work like the elevons would when you wanted to go up or down .. They would only work for turns ?? Right ??
I am hopeing that someone will be able to help me with this .. Thanks again , Don J.
I am hopeing that someone will be able to help me with this .. Thanks again , Don J.
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Setting up elevon mixing
1. The right elevon should be plugged into
CH1, and the left
elevon should be plugged into CH2.
2. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly to select
the ELVN window.
3. To activate, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. The letters
elevon should be plugged into CH2.
2. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly to select
the ELVN window.
3. To activate, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. The letters
"INH" will turn to "On."
4. Press the
Cursor Right key once, to get to the elevator travel
setting menu. A small arrow is displayed over the numeral 2
setting menu. A small arrow is displayed over the numeral 2
represents elevator master channel, and the percent
indicator will blink on and off. The little arrow below the
indicator will blink on and off. The little arrow below the
2
indicates left elevon is being set.
5. Move the elevator stick all the way to the back (full up
position): both elevons should move upwards like elevators.
If the left (
position): both elevons should move upwards like elevators.
If the left (
CH2) elevon moves down, change the its travel
direction by pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key to get
0% quickly, then pressing the Data -Decrease key until you
direction by pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key to get
0% quickly, then pressing the Data -Decrease key until you
reach -50%.
6. If the right (CH1) elevon moves down with up elevator stick,
change the its travel direction by pressing the
change the its travel direction by pressing the
Cursor Right
key (the little arrow moves under the 1), then press the
Data
-Decrease key until you reach -50%. Otherwise, continue.
7. Now you'll input the amount of aileron stick response on the
right (CH1) elevon by pressing the Cursor Right key once.
Now the little arrows move both over and under the 1, and
you may adjust the amount of right elevon travel with the Data
+Increase and -Decrease keys. 50% is a good starting point.
As before, change the sign and use -50% if it travels the
-Decrease key until you reach -50%. Otherwise, continue.
7. Now you'll input the amount of aileron stick response on the
right (CH1) elevon by pressing the Cursor Right key once.
Now the little arrows move both over and under the 1, and
you may adjust the amount of right elevon travel with the Data
+Increase and -Decrease keys. 50% is a good starting point.
As before, change the sign and use -50% if it travels the
wrong way with aileron stick.
8. Now you'll input the amount of aileron stick response on the
left (
left (
CH2) elevon by pressing the Cursor Right key once.
Now the little arrow moves under the 2, and you may adjust
the amount of left elevon travel with the Data +Increase and
Now the little arrow moves under the 2, and you may adjust
the amount of left elevon travel with the Data +Increase and
-Decrease
keys. 50% is a good starting point. Change the
sign if travel needs to be reversed.
11-03-2007, 03:35 AM
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Thanks so much for the help with my optic 6 .. I am gonna try this tomorrow as I have a late shift 1-10 ... Then I hope tomorrow, - Sunday it will be flying weather ...
I can always depend on the people here to help me .. Thanks again .. Soooo Much , Don J.
I can always depend on the people here to help me .. Thanks again .. Soooo Much , Don J.
11-03-2007, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by diverdon
Hello everyone , I am close to done with Chellies Pusher Jet ..I have been looking thru the book for the optic 6 transmittre I have and don't see where it is exactly shown how to do a setup for this plane ... with the aileron/elevon and elevator on it .. All I can figure is to set it up for a regular plane with ailerons , elevator and rudder ... But just don't hook up the rudder as you don't have one .. The only thing about this I don't like is that the ailerons won't work like the elevons would when you wanted to go up or down .. They would only work for turns ?? Right ??
I am hopeing that someone will be able to help me with this .. Thanks again , Don J.
I am hopeing that someone will be able to help me with this .. Thanks again , Don J.
this pusher jet is set up for elevator and ailerons, if you want to use elevons, you will have to eliminate the elevator movement, I have not tried that, so your on your own there I flew the pusher jet today, after work at the rose bowl, and I was the only gal there flying, as usual and i flew the F16 too, got in a couple of flights, then it was starting to get dark, they both flew great, I got a few glitches on the pusher jet, Sooooo i think I will need to change the crystal in the receiver, and try that, the f16 flew on the same channel with no glitches, so it has to be with the crystal or receiver, take care & have fun, Chellie
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11-03-2007, 04:26 AM
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Opps ! ? ! ?
Opps , I just noticed that the directions you gave me Rea 59 .. I was gonna work on it a little more and realized that there's not any directions about what to hook up the Elevator to ..
I see this post from Chellie that this jet is supposto be set up for Ailerons and Elevator ... The only way I can figure to do this is to set it up like an ordanary plane with rudder / elevator and Ailerons ... And then just leave the rudder wiring off ...
The only problem I can see with this is that the ailerons won't go up and down to help with Elevators ..
If there is a better way to set up this plane would someone ... Please ... Let me know ............... Thanks Yet Again for all of the help , Don J.
I see this post from Chellie that this jet is supposto be set up for Ailerons and Elevator ... The only way I can figure to do this is to set it up like an ordanary plane with rudder / elevator and Ailerons ... And then just leave the rudder wiring off ...
The only problem I can see with this is that the ailerons won't go up and down to help with Elevators ..
If there is a better way to set up this plane would someone ... Please ... Let me know ............... Thanks Yet Again for all of the help , Don J.
