Skymaster A-10/A10 Build Series.
12-16-2022, 01:25 AM
#51
Thank you so much, I have max flaps set for landing. Yes the elevator does look like a lot of movement and have set up duel rates.
I have 140's in mine. In the nose section, I have managed to squeeze in, 2 x 3s LiFe 3300 for turbines, 1 x 2s 1700 for lights and a 3s 2200 for the air compressor. Then next to the front wheel I have the vspeak air compressor and on the forward tray as far forward as possible, underneath the cockpit is 2 x 2s Li-ion 5200 for the radio, with all this so far forward I haven't needed to add any lead. And in fact I might need to move a few things backwards, as I'm about 5mm to far forward on the CG. But I need to add more air in the main legs as they are compressing a lot under the weight and this could be shifting the CG when on my digital scales.
I have 140's in mine. In the nose section, I have managed to squeeze in, 2 x 3s LiFe 3300 for turbines, 1 x 2s 1700 for lights and a 3s 2200 for the air compressor. Then next to the front wheel I have the vspeak air compressor and on the forward tray as far forward as possible, underneath the cockpit is 2 x 2s Li-ion 5200 for the radio, with all this so far forward I haven't needed to add any lead. And in fact I might need to move a few things backwards, as I'm about 5mm to far forward on the CG. But I need to add more air in the main legs as they are compressing a lot under the weight and this could be shifting the CG when on my digital scales.
12-16-2022, 01:29 AM
#52
A10 advice
while building this A10 just make Elevator linkages outside of the stab never try to use inside hidden linkages ... that's only work if you fly with 120 turbine if you fly 140 but just a slow circle flyer still about to ok but 160 or above linkages need to be outside ..even for 140.. people broke this plane most ，using hidden linkages and fly harsh or fly with 160-180turbine
12-16-2022, 06:23 AM
#54
I have 2pcs 11.1 3700 35c ，2pcs 7.4 3300mah and 1pc 7.4 3300 for lights and smoke still 1kg balast in front ..my first one same set up and still same 160turbines(1640gr each) and 1.3kg balast in front .dual rate for elevator don't worry this plane really use a lot elevator even flying fast you ll not feel it's big .just go same as manual or you can go less 0.5mm than manual
12-17-2022, 01:30 AM
#56
Elevators just keep same angle with stab you'll see stab also front part is lower and back side is higher .besides when I use CG on manual I still pull a bit more elevator(on trim) to fly straight .
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12-17-2022, 11:41 AM
#57
You will almost certainly end up with a tiny bit of up elevator because of the high turbine position.
On mine I accelerate smoothly and then stop adding power when I’m ready to rotate, with two JetCat 130’s I never reach full power on take off.
On mine I accelerate smoothly and then stop adding power when I’m ready to rotate, with two JetCat 130’s I never reach full power on take off.
12-19-2022, 09:32 AM
#58
Thanks Dave, really helpful, as always!
10-10-2023, 12:03 PM
#59
Been flying my A10 and I’m so pleased with how it flies. Had about 15 flights now.
I’m just having a slight issue with the main gear locking air valve/piston. It seems the design isn’t strong enough and the piston pin keeps bending ever so slightly, has anyone else experienced this and if so, did you find a solution? It hasn’t happened to me yet, but I could see it bending and stopping the retract from coming down.
Here are a couple of pictures of mine flying from this weekend taken by a club member.
I’m just having a slight issue with the main gear locking air valve/piston. It seems the design isn’t strong enough and the piston pin keeps bending ever so slightly, has anyone else experienced this and if so, did you find a solution? It hasn’t happened to me yet, but I could see it bending and stopping the retract from coming down.
Here are a couple of pictures of mine flying from this weekend taken by a club member.
10-11-2023, 07:10 AM
#60
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If the gear gets out of cycle it can happen. So, locks extended while the gear is down. Gear comes up and can bend the shaft.
On the one build in the beginning of this thread we have changed one of the cyliders that this happened too. Problem is it's a unique cylinder.
Short Cylinder with Larger diameter shaft.
On the one build in the beginning of this thread we have changed one of the cyliders that this happened too. Problem is it's a unique cylinder.
Short Cylinder with Larger diameter shaft.
10-11-2023, 08:24 AM
#61
Thanks for your reply and this makes total sense.
I think the added air resistance is slowing the wheels going up and maybe the locks are going into place before the wheel's are fully away. This is then bending the pin slightly, as you say.
I will add an extra delay to the locking pin sequence.
I think the added air resistance is slowing the wheels going up and maybe the locks are going into place before the wheel's are fully away. This is then bending the pin slightly, as you say.
I will add an extra delay to the locking pin sequence.
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01-17-2024, 08:42 AM
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