Su-27

[LoefflerHans]

Got my su-27 shockflyer yesterday, ordered directly from Ikarus in Ft Myers. What a sweet looking fighter - and it went together flawlwess within 2 hrs. Now I cant wait for the maiden - today its blowing here with 30 kts and tomorrow i have to work...It was well worth the wait!
hans

[will p2]

Let us know, how it goes, are they fast or just another foamie? thx.

[rdn1153]

Sounds neat, so I went looking for it, found it HERE (http://www.ikarus.net/onlineshop/usa/onlineshop/index.html?sitemap.htm). Hope it's OK to post this link /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

...Rick

[LoefflerHans]

Here you go: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336697
Not much to add to this thread, it is a fun airplane. No, it is not just another foamy: different looks, different flying. And for < 40$ that is a lot of fun. Get one and try - you won't regret!
hans

[rdn1153]

Hans.... I wish you wouldn't post stuff like this... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Nice link, I can see one on order in the near future /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif I like the brushless version, been wanting a Feigao motor for awhile now /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

...Rick

[LoefflerHans]

Still too windy outside - so I am buiding my son's: went together in 57 Minutes!!! (No servos yet) If somebody would have told me in the past I am building a flyable aircraft in less than an hour.... I am really amazed about the parts fit and the construction, comes out to be really sturdy.
Btw in the future I am planning to upgrade the motor; looking at the German Ikarus webpage they have a really small outrunner coming, 20gr - that sounds promising. In the meantime I may put a brushed mini-z (small 1:24 scale model car) in it. Had it on the bench yesterday, max power it draws about 7A and has 120gr static thrust with a 4 inch prop, pitch unknown. Should go ballistic if the battery can take it (2 Lipoly 700), but should be doable with proper throttle technique.
Hans

[k1990]

Instructions are unclear about the inboard tabs on the ailerons. If building the "Expert" version of the SU-27 do you cut these tabs off? What are the different flight characteristics between novice and expert builds?

[k1990]

I went ahead a cut the tabs off. Is anyboby flying their SU-27 yet? If so, how is it? I will try to fly mine by Monday.