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11-09-2015 12:44 PM

TBrum

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

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Originally Posted by Pauld

Oh, so it's not just me then. I'm getting waaaay too much goo on my airplane. Thought I needed to do something different with the smoke nozzle.

PaulD

I've tried everthing Paul.... playing with pump settings, different nozzle tips/spray patterns, etc ---> Impossible to get nice thick white smoke and no mess IMO.

When I go to an event, smoke is always on. But the other day was all about putzing around having fun!!

11-09-2015 08:50 AM

Pauld

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

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Originally Posted by TBrum

Right on Paul!! Love the shadow

Ya..No smoke that day... Didn't feel like breaking out the windex and 1/2 roll of paper towel, LOL.

Oh, so it's not just me then. I'm getting waaaay too much goo on my airplane. Thought I needed to do something different with the smoke nozzle.

PaulD

11-09-2015 05:48 AM

TBrum

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

Right on Paul!! Love the shadow

Ya..No smoke that day... Didn't feel like breaking out the windex and 1/2 roll of paper towel, LOL.

11-08-2015 10:51 PM

Pauld

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

Haha. Awesome. But......

WHERES THE SMOKE?????????

I'm with you, love this airframe. Definitely the favorite in my Hangar.

Haven't flown mine since we went to Princeton a few weeks ago in Oct. here's a short video from airplane of the landing sequence. Cool shot of the shadow of the plane.

https://vimeo.com/142909526

Cheers,

PaulD

11-08-2015 03:20 PM

TBrum

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

Thx. Seems it always attracts a crowd just because it's so different. It flies so nice and lands like a trainer.

I was really enjoying the cooler temperatures
.. sure gives it a nice boost of power.

11-08-2015 12:04 PM

smoknrv4

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

Such a sweet bird Trevor, nice to have a go to plane.

11-08-2015 08:15 AM

TBrum

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

Got out with the Tucano the other day for a bunch of flights. Brakes decided to hardly work. Perhaps I wore out the pads, LOL.... under investigation.

Still my favorite all-time model I've ever owned. Love this plane.

+ YouTube Video

11-22-2014 08:49 PM

TBrum

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

Okay... before I go and do something silly and buy an SPT-10

, I think I need to set the Tucano up in the driveway and see if a 26" prop could work - perhaps a 1/4" or 1/2" lift kit like Brad suggests will be the ticket!! If the SPT-5 will spin a 25x12 3B, I'm sure it'll spin a 26x12 or 26x14 2B and there's always a huge thrust increase from 3blade to 2blade.

11-22-2014 08:13 PM

bradleyban

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

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Originally Posted by Pauld

Yep. If u read the CaRF literature, they call out a 3 blade as they say 26"props are too big. I ran mine with a 26x10 2 blade and the difference in pull vs. A3 blade 24x12 was substantial.

The crazy part is he prolly pushed the dia up to 26 and then started adding pitch to load up the turbine.

PaulD

Surely you guys can put a lift kit in the nose wheel for bigger props??

11-22-2014 08:08 PM

pylonboy

Re: Another CompARF Tucano / JetCat SPT5

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Originally Posted by TBrum

Wow... Insane! 26x24 and 26x20. Pure nuts. The 25x12 is working well on the SPT5 but in the grass, it has green tips... Minimal ground clearance. I'm surprised they can get away with a 26"

Awesome power! Can't get over the speed and vertical

Oh Oh, I can just see an SPT5 on the trading table!!!

Trevor, you know you will upgrade. LOL!!

Gotta admit, the Kingtech video is very impressive.............remember.......no prop rippin' at the field. HA HA!

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