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Forum: RC Jets
11-23-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

I did mine with "sport" hinges. My suggestion;...

I did mine with "sport" hinges. My suggestion; set up each of the 4 flap sections independently, each with their own servo. I found it impossible to drive both flaps on a side with the supplied...
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Franz, The Fouga is the opposite of dynamic and...

Franz,
The Fouga is the opposite of dynamic and fast. I would call it graceful and comfortable when flown medium/slow. Take a look at the video from my maiden flight a few years...
Forum: RC Jets
08-27-2018, 02:50 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Congratulations Roy! It's been a long time...

Congratulations Roy! It's been a long time coming. Your Fouga looks great.

Craig
Forum: RC Jets
08-06-2018, 02:34 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Here: The website is up so I assume they're...

Here:
The website is up so I assume they're still in business.
Edit: OK, apparently RCU won't allow link posting. Just Google "Jet R/C Center"
Forum: RC Jets
01-31-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Isaac, I just emailed you a copy. Craig

Isaac,
I just emailed you a copy.
Craig
Forum: RC Jets
05-01-2016, 06:13 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

I got few more flights on my Fouga at Mississippi...

I got few more flights on my Fouga at Mississippi Afterburner last weekend. Really a pleasure to fly and lots of interest from guys who had never seen one in person.

A couple of minor items to...
Forum: RC Jets
09-06-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

I forgot to show photos of my air tanks. They go...

I forgot to show photos of my air tanks. They go in the aft section. The two smaller tanks go on either side, as far forward as possible to clear the tailpipe. I placed the larger air tank on the...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Roy, It's a "Korean War" pilot figure. I bought...

Roy,
It's a "Korean War" pilot figure. I bought mine from BVM but I think this is the same one from DreamWorks. The size is about right and I figured the era was close.
...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

The aft cockpit is similar. I can access...

The aft cockpit is similar. I can access refueling by just removing the seat from the aft cockpit and access the rx, matchbox etc. by removing the floor. This is the finished look:
...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

The instrument panel, side panels and cockpit...

The instrument panel, side panels and cockpit floor are held in place with 2 or 3 small socket head screws. Note the balsa/ply standoffs on the fuselage sides and floor as attachment points. The...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2118210The cockpit install was a bit of a challenge. The supplied cockpit "tubs" are too large and cumbersome to fit through the canopy...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Finally, this is the engine bay. I put a small...

Finally, this is the engine bay. I put a small component platform on top of the inlets for the fuel valve shutoff, ECU, air fill up fittings, on/off switch and data logger. The turbine is mounted as...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

I made a third tray (not supplied) to fit under...

I made a third tray (not supplied) to fit under the aft cockpit. This is where I mounted the receiver, matchbox, gyro (since removed) and fuel pump. The picture is looking aft so you can also see the...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

The next tray lies under the forward cockpit. I...

The next tray lies under the forward cockpit. I used this tray for the gear and door valves/servos, brake valve and gear/door sequencer....
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

These next pics show my component layout. Not the...

These next pics show my component layout. Not the neatest but functional. The forward tray/floor is just for the nose wheel steering servo and batteries. Note that the nose wheel steering tiller is...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Hello Isaac, Ha, you are right about the video...

Hello Isaac,
Ha, you are right about the video date. Too hard to fix now!

About the flap install, I could never get the geometry to work out with the supplied torque rods and hardware. I ended up...
Forum: RC Jets
09-02-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Thanks for the advise. I had the spoilers...

Thanks for the advise. I had the spoilers inhibited on the first flights to free up a channel for gyro calibration. Now that I have removed the gyro from the plane I will definitely use the spoilers...
Forum: RC Jets
09-02-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

I finally finished up and maidened my Fouga a few...

I finally finished up and maidened my Fouga a few days ago. It was somewhat of a challenging install with the flap arrangement and component layout. My intent was to maintain the scale appearance of...
Forum: RC Jets
09-23-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Stephane, Please update us as you assemble...

Stephane,

Please update us as you assemble your Fouga....any suggestions, issues, etc. I have been delayed getting mine started but hope to begin in a couple of months.

Thanks,

Craig
Forum: RC Jets
05-18-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Stephane, I'm working on that now. It looks...

Stephane,

I'm working on that now. It looks like the control surface servo mounts are sized for a something similar to a JR DS8411 (L 39mm, W 19mm, H 34.5mm). I plan on using 7 of them with two...
Forum: RC Jets
05-13-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

There is a very extensive parts bag with three...

There is a very extensive parts bag with three air valves, 3 air tanks, and numerous other air system and linkage parts which I will have to sort out. There is another bag loaded with small scale...
Forum: RC Jets
05-13-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

Here are a few more...

Here are a few more...
Forum: RC Jets
05-13-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1995078http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1995079http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=199508...
Forum: RC Jets
05-13-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

My Fouga arrived today. I don't know if this is...

My Fouga arrived today. I don't know if this is the first one in the U.S. but I haven't seen any other threads so maybe it is. The kit was extremely well packaged and arrived without a scratch. I'm...
Forum: RC Jets
05-12-2014, 03:52 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 65,793
Posted By CraigG

I just received a tracking number for one I...

I just received a tracking number for one I ordered a few weeks ago. I'll share my experiences here when it arrives.

Craig
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