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Bumpy Green approve this model
because of its fantastic full colour instruction manual and great flying
traits. This model is ideal for a beginner in both building and flying.
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It was one Thursday afternoon
when Tony and I went up to Inwood Models. Tony was looking for some accessories
as he was trying to get his Glens CAP finished. The shop was pretty bare as
they had just been doing a show and we all know there is nothing more depressing
than a bare model shop.
I asked if I could go into the Inwood vaults
and have a good look around. The more I looked at the well stocked racks against
the wall, the more I got the urge to start a new model (you know how it is).
What was it to be? I could not decide and was just about to give up looking
when suddenly, I spotted a very colorful box in the corner. Whats that ? I
asked as I pulled the box from the shelf. HHHmmm.... a trainer. Vague recollections
of owning a trainer back in the mists of time started to form and I remembered
how much fun flying such models on a Sunday afternoon could be.
Wot a luverly box... |
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Specifications:
Type: ARTF Trainer
Span: 62"
Chord: 10.5"
Engine: Irvine 46 (40 would also be fine) |
The first thing to greet me as the lid came off
was the most incredible instruction manual that I have ever seen. I thought
some fool had left their magazine in the box at first.
The rest of the components in the box were of
equally good quality and finished very well for this type of model. What really
struck me was that if you looked up into the fuselage through the wing mount
you could see that the model was of built up construction and very well made.
So I bought it.
Within this kit
you will find all the required parts to make a very practical trainer from
wheels to spinner. The only parts you need to supply are radio, engine and
glue. Even the parts that are usually not the best quality are remarkably
good. All this is packed so well that the model will arrive unmarked even
during a rough ride home from the shop or through the post.
Contents of the kit... |
Very well packed too...
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I admit that ARTF is not usually my thing but this kit has
really been well produced.
Specification:
- Wingspan .... 62 1/2"
- Length ....52"
- Engine ....40-46 2 stroke
- radio ....4 channel
- Flying weight ....5.7lbs
Even a matching Spinner... |
Well packaged plywood parts... |
I am convinced that this manual
is the way that all Trainer manuals should be produced. With clear instructions
and clear photographs illustrating every stage of construction.
More like a magazine... |
How can you go wrong?.. |
I was so impressed that I got Mrs G to build it. That in itself
is a minor miracle because not only does she know nothing whatsoever about
model aircraft, but she would rather keep it that way.
It has to be said that the only problem she had was not knowing
what things are called E.g clevices, Ailerons and such like. A problem that
many of us forget about when dealing with beginners. However, with a little
prompting and the pictures provided, she soon got the hang of it.
I had already prepared the kit in areas that she would definately
miss like trimming small amounts of excess glue around the hinges as they
are pre glued and pinned. Then left it to her while I watched with great interest.
A gentle scrape with the scalpel to remove excess glue...
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Traditional built up construction of good quality
is seen here... |
In two sessions the model was built, a total of about nine
hours. .So over to Mrs G.
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My
first attempts at model planes...
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I haven't
a clue how I let Daren persuade me to get involved with this but here goes.
Apparently the first job I've been given is to read the manual and check that
all the bits are in the box. Sounds easy enough but I don't know what to look
for. Its like learning a foreign language!
Ok having looked through the book a couple of times it is
all starting to make sense and all of the bits seem to be there. The instructions
start with a very handy guide to what you will need during building including
the type of glue you will need for different bits.
The
first stage is to start with the wings. You must find the wing joiner and
once you have measured the length of this you can find the centre and mark
it with a pencil. Once this has been done it is tried in the slot in the centre
of the wing to make sure that this is a close fit but not too tight. I had
to sand the wing joiner a bit to get it right before mixing up what can only
be described as revolting smelling glue. (Epoxy Dear..).
Wing Joiner... |
Fits here...
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Next , I spread the glue on one half of the joiner and pushed
this into the slot in the wing centre and wiped away any extra glue that ran
all over the place. Once this was dry, you cover the
other end of the joiner and the end of the other wing with glue and join them
together, using some masking tape to hold them straight till they're dry.
Joining the wings with tape to hold them...
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Ply servo mount... |
When the glue has dried you can cover the joint with some
white tape which is supplied in the box. The instructions say that you should
identify the ply servo mount now and glue it in place. Well, The picture shows
that this is two bits of wood. One glued to the other. The one in the kit
was a single piece.
Daren told me that I should cut away the film from where the
mount was to be glued as the glue wouldn't stick to the film very well. I
then fitted the servo in place ready to fit the rods for the flaps. ( Read
Ailerons) The instructions are very good as they give you all the right measurements
for this. I did find it quite difficult to bend the rods in the right place
for the swing in keepers at the other end though. And thats all there is to
do on the wing, very easy really but I hate that glue. Yuk.
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Who said this was difficult?...
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Building
the fuselage begins with cutting out all the slots for the tail and fin. Once
this has been done you will need to line up the tail so that it sits exactly
at 90 degrees to the fuselage (see I'm learning), then cut away the covering
so that the glue sticks the wood to the wood properly as with the servo on
the wing. All of this is very easy to understand in the instructions with
pictures every step of the way.
The manual even shows
you how to make a card template to make sure that the fin is square. All of
these parts are then glued together making sure that nothing moves. Pins are
stuck in to hold them in place.
Cutting the film away from the slots... |
Straight from the box... |
Once the centre is marked, trim away the film...
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The wheels and legs come next. I had a bit of
trouble here as the holes for the legs in the fuselage are not where you expect
them to be. They are set in a bit from the edge of the plane and I actually
pierced the film in the wrong place. Not a catastrophe but use a pin to check
where the holes are first.
Also the clips ( collets..) for the wheels are
not very good as the thread stripped on mine without too much persuasion.
The front wheel was easy though, apart from a little juggling with that wire
rod for steering .
Like this... |
Then glue in place... |
The instructions
now talk about fitting the engine mount but this has already been done for
you and they even give you a spare for different sized engines. So what's
next?.. The fuel tank. Pretty easy really just a case of pushing the pipes
on to the tubes and cutting the pipe inside the tank to length (measurements
are given.). Then all you have to do is push the fuel tank into place inside
the model.
Call me
awkward but I did get Daren to fit the engine as it was too fiddely for me
to hold the plane, engine and do up the nuts and bolts as well. But I'm told
that this is normal.
All that
is left to do now is fit the control arms ready for the radio to go in. Again
this is a bit tricky but Daren refused to do it for me this time so I had
to struggle with it myself ( That is the Idea of this review..- Daren). It
wasn't as bad as I thought after all that and it looks right. The building
is now finished and all I have to do is fit the radio set
The radio
is probably the longest job to do of all. But it's pretty easy as the instructions
in the book give you 4 1/2 pages on how to put it all in the right places
and set up the controls so that it all moves the right way and by the right
amount. Again everything is shown in photographs so its no problem to do.
Servo Tray is already installed... |
Plenty of room under the tank for receiver and battery
pack... |
So, That ends the building, and I really enjoyed it. I thought
that it was going to be difficult as I have never done anything like this
before, but it was really easy. Some bits were a bit tricky and messy but
I am told that this is quite normal when building planes.
I still think that the hobby is not for me but at least now
ill have some notion of what Darens on about when he's rambling away to his
friends :-) .
Ok I'll hand you back to Daren for the flying bit.
Fuelled up for the first time... |
Well
would you Adam and eve it? After all those reviews I've read in the past it
happened to me... Yup it poured with rain every time I planned to fly the
Tutor 40. Except for today, the day after valentines day. Actually I had planned
to go gliding but I could not let this chance go by.
Lined up and ready for off... |
On the move at last... |
Having prepared for this
moment some time ago, very thoroughly, I installed a freshly charged battery
and made for the Bumpy Green test field with great enthusiasm. The sky was
a beautiful shade of blue although the wind was a little brisk.
On arrival, we had a
discussion about how we would layout the customary video for this model over
Coffee. It was decided that we should start with the review flights as normal
and then once happy that we had enough information about the model and its
performance all round, we could commence the filming for the video.
Take off was smooth and predictable... |
Steep climbout with plenty of power,this model is
very light...
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All the usual preflight
checks were made and the engine started (red Irvine 46 was used in this model).
A little tuning of the main needle saw the motor producing its customary sackful
of urge and after a further check to ensure all surfaces were moving the right
way, the model was lined up for take off.
Bumpy Green really can
be just that at this time of year, but although the nose leg was quite springy,
the model tracked straight enough on take off and the model left the ground
after about a 60ft run. The climb out was fairly steep but this didn't present
any problems. I do feel though that the CG could be moved forwards by about
5mm for a beginner on his first flights.
Once in the air the model
was trimmed for straight and level. A little down elevator and right aileron
where needed so I'll have to sort the CG before the next flight.Also, when
I get home I'll add some right thrust, probably only a degree or so as the
left roll is minimal and I'm using an 11x 6 prop which is helping to cause
this.
The stall was obviously
the first thing to check out so I reduced the throttle and eased back on the
stick (at a safe height) and the speed came down steadily with the nose high.
The controls still bit the air although obviously mushy, but the nose stayed
up for quite a while before dropping back to level, the model lost height
but still retained reasonable control giving plenty of time for recovery.
The Tutor mushes along in the stall with the nose high
and is quite controllable.. |
Then the nose drops slowly level whilst the model looses
height... |
In the circuit the Tutor
40 is both accurate to fly and responsive to inputs from the pilot so the
rates will bring the movements down to whatever your comfortable with. Ialways
fly with full movements out of preference, and once the CG is sorted the model
will be less lively. Rolls are great and pretty axial for a trainer. Inverted
flight will go on for as long as you can with just a touch of down elevator
to keep the nose up "Impressive" and the Tutor 40 will even do a
very passable knife edge although I'm sure this wasn't a design requirement.
Loops tend to skew out a tiny bit and will require a little aileron to correct
but not much. This is probably the prop again so side thrust should be the
answer.
Stall turns work well... |
A low pass is flown with confidence and the turblence
from those trees was felt as the model slowed... |
The Tutor 40 will even perform a very passable knife
edge... |
Only a gentle flair is required just before touchdown...
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Landings are great, just
close the throttle, point the model the right way and wait. The model comes
in very steadily and just requires a gentle flair for a perfect touchdown.
It's best to keep the speed down here as the model will float on very well.
This feature is good for the beginner because if they need to stretch the
glide a bit there is little danger of any nasty suprises
All in all this is a very well
thought out model and it is clear that a great deal of time and effort has
gone into the production side of things. From construction to flying, this
aircraft will take some beating and should be on the shopping list of any
beginner wishing to learn to fly.
The CG and thrust have been done and, as predicted, I have
sorted out any trim problems. The model is now flying as a trainer should
and I'm happy to teach anyone to fly it (once I have had another go).
Well done Irvine Engines, a special request from me though
if you read this. How about being the first manufacturer in the history of
ARTF models and put in metal clevices for the controls. Then the model would
get ten out of ten from me instead of 9.5. :-)
On a serious note though the Tutor 40 is a great model and
many will benefit from it's flying characteristics for beginner's. £70.00
well spent
Article by Daren Graham from Bumpy Green Model Aerodrome
2nd March 2001
| Comments left by others... |
| Comment by zeeshan on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
this is the best plane i have ever seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen it fly like a butie .Trust me about this kind of stuf i've been doin this type of stuff for many yers and out of all my career this is the best i have seen yet . |
| Comment by zeeshanmandelalldema on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
I give this plane 5 out of 5 because it is the far best i have ever seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen .I hace been buying planes for many years but this is the best out of all of them .If you are looking for a planee to buy and you are just a beginer you should go for this type of plne
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5 out of 5 for the build part. Especially as this was our first ever R/C plane build. All we need to do know is to find someone to help us into the air. |
FANTASTIC!!! My brother just got one for his birthday and i am very impressed with it, however i will be sticking to the helis |
| Comment by mick claridge on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
im a complete begginer,have never built or closely looked at a r/c plane before,bought a tutor 40,built it in three evenings,having my 1st lesson in 2 days and i cant wait.
rated this plane at 5 on very clear instructions,ease of actualy building it and high quality. |
| Comment by Daniel Gray on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
this plane is fantastic, its the best trainer i have ever seen but flight performance is questionable |
| Comment by Rich Cresentingle on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
i'm getting one in about 2 weeks. I'm going to have lots and lots and lots of fun flying my brand new model aircraft. Thank you everyone for your recommendations. If any of you have wondered I am a homosexual, but don't take the piss. C U |
| Comment by Chris Hall on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
great plane. i flew it all last summer and its helpin me to learn to fly amazingly quickly. It can also do some great areobatics, as shown by my instructor. |
Having bought a Tutor for my 14 and 10 year old to learn on, I was fairly impressed with the construction and manual quality. I was particularly pleased to see that the instructions went to some lengths to explain the importance of ensuring tail and fin are correctly aligned. On an allied note, I'm convinced that ARTF models are doing a great deal to bring more newcomers to our hobby. |
I brought this plane as my 2nd trainer and found the construction part very easy but and this is a big BUT , the 1st flight was terrible , with a smooth take off and after a few seconds a cartwheel to the left ! no - matter what I do In get the same thing every time HELP |
| Comment by Ted Davis on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
My instructor says it's the best trainer he's seen. The semi-symetrical wing section makes it a bit more aerobatic than flat bottomed wings. I have put a second hand OS 46 LA in it and fly on a Skysports 6 buddy box. I started about 3 weeks ago (having done some electric gliding for a year) and I'm nearly ready to go solo. Well done Irvine. |
I aquired one second hand and very quickly wrecked it but the radio gear and engine survived. (Crash entirely my fault!) Considered a repair but decided to buy another trainer - new this time, will be another tutor 40, it's that good! (Just wish the same could be said about my flying) |
| Comment by sina on 00000000000000. Rating 2 |
if you put an 40ABC motor on that,it makes it powerful.so why don't you try it
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| Comment by Jon Jross on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
this plane is a very nice trainer, the trims are very easy to set and fly extremly smoothly and is also good for tricks and for the advanced piolt.all you have to do to make it a trick planee is change the amonut of elevator and ailrons you give on the D/R settings or not have the D/R settings on at all.
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| Comment by tony on 00000000000000. Rating 4 |
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| Comment by on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
THE BEST TRAINER THERE IS JUST BITE YOUR LIP AND GET ONE YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Comment by Gaylord on 00000000000000. Rating none |
| Comment by Terry on 00000000000000. Rating 4 |
informative, i think my wife should buy 1 ... only kidding! |
This is my first experience of building an ARTF and flying a R/C model. Build was very straightforward-excellent instructions and good quality components.
Work colleague got me flying solo after about 3 hours. Excellent fun-little needed in way of trimming. totally destroyed it after about 3 months!-Have built another to use whilst completing Acrowot. |
I am an old hand at aeromodelling and derive a great deal of pleasure out of, building, flying and training newcomers how to fly.
The Irvine Tutor is the best trainer I have ever flown, its semi symetrical wing section allowing it to be flown in quite windy conditions without ballooning when turning into wind.
Beginners should try to have a few flights with an experienced flyer first, with the transmitters linked by a buddy box cable. That way if the beginner looks like he's going to crash the model, the experienced pilot can take over control.
Elderly novices should try a vintage model in calm weather first.
Happy Landings
Dave Davis
Shropshire MFC.
PS. I hope that some of the people who have responded can fly better than they can spell, otherwise no-one will be safe! |
I LEARNT TO FLY WITH THIS PLANE THIS YEAR AND PASSED MY "A" TEST IN 4 MONTHS
WHAT A BEAUTY! |
so how much to get it in the air then what the best dial ? new boy???? |
| Comment by lee on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
this artf is so easy to build and fly i think this is the best trainer to get its wooooooooow |
This plane is sooooooooo cool! I learnt to fly solo after five flights and it has taken the odd heavy landing (!!!) that i've put it through very well!! |
| Comment by bob on 00000000000000. Rating none |
If you put a magnum 46 with the long power pipe in the irvine tutor 40 it can do some mad aerobatics. Ive even got it to prop hang and touch the rudder on the floor. I do find this trainer rather heavy though |
This looks almost identical to the Thunder Tiger trainer I have just made. With that kit I was impressed with the build quality but a bit disapointed that crtain bits were missing from the "kit". eg, rubber bands tohold on the wings, no info about what length to cut the fuel piping to let the clunk move freely, plastic clevices which everyone has warned me away from.
Excellent article by the way.
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| Comment by drace on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
Great review I'am also looking for a Trainer.So this was What I was looking for. |
| Comment by zeeshan on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
this has to be the best trainer it took me 5 months to learn and be flying by myself now that is fast its so easy the controlls are very good to evryone if you wanted them slow they would be slow if fast the would be fast
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| Comment by Pete Livermore on 00000000000000. Rating 5 |
Hard to fault this model for the price. I've really enjoyed learning to fly on mine, and I'm now trying my hand at aerobatics with no real need for another model.
I only wish Irvine would use a bolder colour scheme, as it can be hard to see clearly against cloudy skies (easily cured with some coloured trim). |
| Comment by Dave on 20040204160227. Rating 4 |
The wing on mine folded, first time i flew it. Buddy boxed with a club member. Fault with wing (not my fault) sure would have like to have this longer than 3mins. Build was easy, and good for a beginner. I hope that mine was an isolated incedent.
really good plane still. |
I say old beans! A spiffing machine and very simple to build- even gl*er guiders could manage it! I put her on the strip and throttled up, while exclaiming "Tally-Ho". I did not cause any events such as "tent pegs" which common people use to refer to crashes. Young Miss Gusset has been using it most of her time when she is not hunting gl*der guiders.
Read RCM&E magazine.
Pip Pip!
Tally-Ho!
Bertie Barnstormer- the voice of reason. |
| Comment by Jimbob on 20040429204729. Rating 5 |
Look below and read the commment by "bob"- prop-hanging the tutor 40!?!
can anyone give me tips on how to do this?!? |
| Comment by Boatman on 20040503213257. Rating 5 |
Have just finished building it...it took about 6 hours in total...very good instructions and easy build. Im a heli man and having a try at planes now so hope this will do the job. using os 46la motor...looks loverly in blue but then i like sparkly bits like on my heli. wish me luck |
Just flew mine for the first time yesterday and takeoff was great rolled into and out of a right turn then the right wing exploded causing a massive crash from about 100ft not a lot left of this trainer and the shop tell me theres nothing they can do so its my fault any one with any ideas please mail me as new to hobby and want to give it another go once i buy a new trainer |
| Comment by andrew pocock on 20040518161004. Rating 5 |
very well built trainer. i learnt to fly with one of these wicked planes. i am now on more advanced model learning aerobatics |
| Comment by Perro on 20040611225350. Rating 5 |
Just built one of these with my son.Word of warning I notice in some of the reviews that the first flights were a bit twitchy we had the same with ours the problem was with the Cof G .We set it to 85mm from the LE as stated in the instructions and added weight in the nose to get it to just nose heavy when we removed all the weight the plane flew great its whole character changed it was a joy to fly so take a tip put the battery under the tank and she will fly fine.Ditch the brown rubber bands that come with it and get some real wing bands and pay attention to the wing joining and the model will last for many many flights.Hope this helps |
| Comment by Harry on 20040618135801. Rating 5 |
just building one. it is my second trainer am just learnin but i went solo first time(but i hit a tree with my first one at about 600mph :))hard to fault the build quality and i have heard from numerous sources that it flies excellently. am lookin fwd to the first flight. () |
| Comment by David McA on 20040708013518. Rating 1 |
Crashed on first flight....I put the CG where it said in the manual and it flew terribly. I have had a lot of planes so far (Arising Star, TT Trainer 40, Kadet Senior, Sturdy Birdy) and they all flew better than this one (ok except for the sturdy turdy)
My fav. is the Arising Star. |
The setting of the CoG appears to be a problem with this model.I have seen many references to the problem and indeed on completion of my Tutor 40 found it very tail heavy despite battery and receiver under being placed under the tank. I have been told the OS 46LA does require some front end ballast when the Irvine engine does not. Anyone have any comments on this problem? |
| Comment by sean on 20041106175828. Rating 5 |
just got mine,instructions look good. can't wait to fly it |
| Comment by Triti on 20041202184507. Rating 5 |
bought the plane yesterday and after reading all the comments can't wait to builing it and getting someone to give me a couple of lessons till I get the hang of it |
| Comment by Paul Putman on 20041230095712. Rating 5 |
Superb value for money. Very easy to fly. Very easy to build. Very popular trainer at many flying sites. What more could a beginner want? |
| Comment by Doug Coulton on 20050420133639. Rating 5 |
This is my 3rd trainer, and by far the best. It is very forgiving, yet highly manoeverable. I'm at the stage of doing real deadsticks; - it's superb
( I use Ivine 40 & 11x6 - no problems) |
| Comment by ROB on 20050424185935. Rating 5 |
BOUGHT ONE SATURDAY FLEW IT MONDAY ...FANTASTIC FOR FIRST PLANE.OPTIC 6 RADIO AND GP42 ENGINE PLENTY OF GO!!! |
| Comment by bill on 20050527122026. Rating 5 |
after reading this review i went out and bought one,best thing i ever did,i use an irvine 53 and the battery's at back of the tank,flys like a dream,if your learning, this is the one for you,well done irvine. |
| Comment by bill on 20050527122127. Rating 5 |
after reading this review i went out and bought one,best thing i ever did,i use an irvine 53 and the battery's at back of the tank,flys like a dream,if your learning, this is the one for you,well done irvine. |
| Comment by phil on 20050529021626. Rating 5 |
i have put some bigger wheels on my tutor 40 as i thought it would help with the rougher grass better,although i am concerned that the bigger wheels and tyres seam to weigh more than the foam wheels it come with, will i be causing my self a problem? and comments before i wright it off. |
| Comment by Empee on 20050722185453. Rating 4 |
In the process of building one for my son - fitting the fuel tank seems straightforward but the neck rattles around in the bulkhead hole even after tightening the centre screw. Any suggestions? |
| Comment by Nathan on 20050802174933. Rating 5 |
To the previous poster.
The rattling fuel tank occurs on mine too.
Apparently they changed the tank design after printing the manual... the replacement tank has a narrower neck.
I solved it by shoving all the supplied foam packing around the tank and it fits very firmly indeed now. No chance of sliding back or moving around.
As a complete ARTF newbie, I expected everything to just fit together 'exactly' like a kit of machined parts...it's just not so. Still for £55 from Al's Hobbies (at the Weston Park Show 2005) I think it's very good value for money. Take a look at a few internet forums for hints and tips (try http://www.rcuniverse.com/ or google groups ) on how to get around any problems you find with the build.
I have mine ready for it's maiden flight this weekend... wish me luck! |
| Comment by Jon on 20051001203303. Rating 5 |
Hello,
i have just bought this irvine trainer for £164 inlcuding OS max 46 engine (blue) and some other stuff like glow starter, glow plugs (free) and some fuel (free)
i am a beginner and may need some help !!
i currently have my own Rc gear i bought from ebay - but its old and i dont know whether any good - Futaba fp-t6nl with RX and servos....
any help appreciated! |
| Comment by Simon Thompson on 20051011223423. Rating 5 |
This is my first plane, and it's been so confidence inspiring that i solo'd in 4 days!!! The only thing i'm warried about is getting over-confident and wrecking it.
I put a OS 46 LA in it, which is ideal. I found the best prop to use is an 11-7, you just have to be very gentle on landings becuase there is only a couple of inches between the prop and the ground. Saying that though, the plane is so easy to land, this really isn't a problem.
Great plane, no problems from me.
A great plane for any beginner |
| Comment by Mike on 20051019150749. Rating 4 |
Has anyone had problems with the engine going 'dead stick'. It seams to be a fuel pick up problem ? The tank height is a little on the low side and after performing an outside loop, with a 180 roll out, the engine dies ! I'm thinking of trying a header tank or possibly a 'Perry pump' ?
If anyone has any comments, I'd be pleased to hear them.
Mike. |
Yeah, funny enough. Every time i try a stall turn the engine goes deadstick. It's just not getting enough fuel. Though my Os 46 LA seems to be better now after having a couple of gallons of fuel run through it. Any comments on resolving this problem would be interesting.
Thanks |
| Comment by Eoin on 20060207221414. Rating 3 |
i'm new to this purchased a Irvine 40, have it built but not yet flown it, my concern is how to set CG. but instructions vague on where you actually hold the plane while doning this -- HELP!! |
| Comment by Ian on 20060219184002. Rating 5 |
Had a break of 9 years, then bought a Tutot 40 to teach my lad, and break myself back in gently. Easy to put together, and fly. The only questionable bit is the noseleg steering arm... the screw seems to strip and then the noseleg no longer steers. I would get some spare arm and keep em in yer flight box. That's the only downer with this kit. Just felt the weight of an old Hi-Boy... this model is a feather-weight compared to the old Hi-Boy. Great stuff !! |
| Comment by John-Boy on 20060226160040. Rating 5 |
Just bought one with a irvine 40 engine and futaba 6EXA radio set. Total newbie, but can't wait to get stuck into it when it arrives. I'll post an update once I'm flying (crashing more like!!!). |
| Comment by Colin on 20060320124316. Rating 3 |
I am currently repairing the front end of a Tutor 40. Can anyone advise on side and up/down thrust angles for engine mount. |
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