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Forum: RC Jets
12-06-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

See post #812 above. I used MKS 747R servos which...

See post #812 above. I used MKS 747R servos which have horizontal mounting tabs.
Forum: RC Jets
04-04-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

That someone may have one on the way to him...

That someone may have one on the way to him...
Forum: RC Jets
04-04-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

My friend replaced his JM100 with an X120 in his...

My friend replaced his JM100 with an X120 in his Joker. It is awesome and didn't add any weight.
I've never seen a jet have such a short take off roll. It immediately can go vertical while...
Forum: RC Jets
01-02-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

My Joker w/ Xicoy X90 weighs in at 7.2kg (about...

My Joker w/ Xicoy X90 weighs in at 7.2kg (about 0.2kg of fuel on board).
How does this compare to others?
Forum: RC Jets
10-24-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

Is the thrust line and stab incidence supposed to...

Is the thrust line and stab incidence supposed to be parallel?
Forum: RC Jets
10-24-2021, 04:44 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

I flew my Joker three times since last year. It...

I flew my Joker three times since last year. It had a K70 in it and flew perfectly. I have not quite got the hang of landing it yet. That will come with a few more flights.
I decided to replace the...
Forum: RC Jets
06-14-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

My joker needs 6 to 8mm down elevator with full...

My joker needs 6 to 8mm down elevator with full flaps. But you have to watch your speed, too fast and it will still climb.
Forum: RC Jets
02-03-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

65mm are what came with mine.

65mm are what came with mine.
Forum: RC Jets
01-31-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

Hi, I sure did have flight modes set up. I had...

Hi,
I sure did have flight modes set up. I had expert help.
I came in too hot and should have done a run around for another pass. Just a case of bad judgement on my part.

The Joker was not hard...
Forum: RC Jets
01-31-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

At the root, near the fuselage.

At the root, near the fuselage.
Forum: RC Jets
01-31-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

Well my Joker was test flown. The balance was...

Well my Joker was test flown. The balance was spot on, the elevator did not feel too sensitive. However, my elevator compensation for flaps down was not enough. We had to add loads of down trim to...
Forum: RC Jets
01-29-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

Hi, I have the Xicoy balancer. I did copy LA...

Hi,
I have the Xicoy balancer. I did copy LA Jet Guy's set up. Which has the Electron retracts and the batteries and UAT under the nose cone. However, I used a K70G4 which is lighter than a JetMunts...
Forum: RC Jets
01-28-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

Well it increases the aircraft weight by 2-1/2%....

Well it increases the aircraft weight by 2-1/2%. I could take out 1 of the 2 2200MAH batteries. But it does not seem worth it.
Forum: RC Jets
01-28-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

I ended up with 7oz of lead in the tail to get...

I ended up with 7oz of lead in the tail to get the CG at 180 w/ 1/4 tank of fuel.
Waiting for good weather for the 1st flight.
Forum: RC Jets
01-26-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

It would be nice to have a few ball park numbers...

It would be nice to have a few ball park numbers for stall speed to start with.
Forum: RC Jets
01-26-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

The Joker manual calls for the CG at 175mm w/ an...

The Joker manual calls for the CG at 175mm w/ an empty tank, but full UAT. I may be close to this. Probably better off using this as a starting point.
If I have to add tail weight, then I think...
Forum: RC Jets
01-26-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

HI, Has anyone found the stall speed of the...

HI,
Has anyone found the stall speed of the Joker, with and without flaps deployed?
Forum: RC Jets
01-25-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

If I pull the batteries out of the nose the...

If I pull the batteries out of the nose the airplane will not rest on the front wheel.
Forum: RC Jets
01-25-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

Yer killin' me, Dave!

Yer killin' me, Dave!
Forum: RC Jets
01-25-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

My two batteries weigh 370g for the pair, or...

My two batteries weigh 370g for the pair, or about 185g each.
Forum: RC Jets
01-25-2021, 06:44 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

I have the airplane completely assembled. I have...

I have the airplane completely assembled. I have the air trap and 2 batteries at the front, in the nose cone.
I found that without any fuel the airplane is nose heavy. About 100g (3.5oz) needs to be...
Forum: RC Jets
01-12-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

The intakes were a bugger to get. Schubeler was...

The intakes were a bugger to get. Schubeler was not good at responding to my requests, although they did eventually reply much later. So, I contacted Gary at Efflux RC, because he sells their stuff...
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0847_77777fb9c6261a1f1996a34dcb8c2570e66fbb43.jpeg...
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0851_3036e979da84631673376f713d0e048bb4f32be8.jpeg...
Forum: RC Jets
01-01-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 962
Views: 250,870
Posted By jvaliensi

VNY is about 2-miles north of Apollo Field...

VNY is about 2-miles north of Apollo Field (Sepulveda Basin)
Cannot fly when they are using runway 34 either.
Fed's shut the field down in 2019. The club & LA City worked with the FAA & VNY's to...
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