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Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:02 pm
by Vipertech13
Well what's a guy to do? I fly cheap DTFB electric planes! My friend at work comes up and says "Hey I know you like top wing planes and like to slow fly, why don't you buy my trainer?" Normal banter ensues, OK how much? "$150.00 for the works" Well let me talk to the funds manager (wife) She said ok!
I am really going off the reservation with this! I now own a Hanger 9 Alpha 40 with complete flight box and radio! NITRO!
The flight box
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The Bird!
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Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:05 pm
by murankar
Wow all that for $150, nice deal. SO one question remains: Why is not in the air yet?
Good luck on the maiden.
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:42 pm
by Tony
Wow, that's a super deal mate.. Looking forward to some flight vids... Nice one
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:51 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Super cool deal:)
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:44 pm
by pvolcko
Yes, very nice deal. I would have jumped on that opportunity too!
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:34 pm
by Lee
Bargain
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:18 am
by cml001
Score!
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:03 pm
by Derek
Very nice Gerald! Cool looking plane! Good luck with the maiden!!
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:22 pm
by Vipertech13
Thanks everyone! It will be a bit till she is ready, has not flow in 2 years so the NiCad's are DOA and the fuel clunk is stuck to the bottom of the tank, the carb throttle shaft was gummed up but with some alcohol and auto trans fluid mixed, it loosened up. engine feels like the compression is good, was a little stiff but again a little ATF loosened it up. I don't have any nitro yet (on order along with batteries) so I guess ATF wont hurt it to clean with as ATF has detergents and good lubrication quality. I also got the JR 72 MHz radio with it! will keep ya's updated.
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:13 pm
by Derek
That really sounds good Gerald! Very cool!!!
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:59 pm
by murankar
Dan K Reed on RC heli Nation uses ATF on his when he stores for winter. The detergents will help with cleaning and with the other lubricants in ATF it should free everything up and give you a better assessment of the motor. You may want a set of rings just in case.
Update on the "Alpha Project"
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 5:38 am
by Vipertech13
Hey guys! I have a progress report! No, better yet, a video!
Not the best video but I am really excited!
http://youtu.be/W1cd07pbEiY
And a picture of the plane with the wing on!
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Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 9:36 am
by Tony
Wow, that's awesome Gerald, well done mate. Sounds good too after 2 years of dormancy.
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:47 pm
by Vipertech13
Small update: I have added the new RX battery and added a voltage meter next to the power switch. waiting for good weather to maiden!
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Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 7:52 pm
by Derek
That's too cool! Nice job!!
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:17 am
by Graham Lawrie
Love the volt meter:)
Re: Maiden flight
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 4:31 pm
by Vipertech13
Here is the maiden flight. Not the best video but I got it!
http://youtu.be/Ur7DU67PLv4
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 4:45 pm
by danhampson
nice flight Gerald she looks nice and stable and smooth.
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:51 pm
by cml001
Sweet!
Re: Well some deals are just too good to pass on!
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 1:20 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Nice one Gerald:)