RC Scale Aerobatics
Mike Hurley details his struggles with radio-frequency interference (RFI) in his custom-built 40% Carden Extra 330 during the 2005 season. Despite initially good range checks, he experienced frustrating servo delays linked to RFI. Over three months, he methodically tested and replaced various components, including servos, receivers, and wiring, while addressing issues like vibration and carbon fiber conductivity. Although he couldn't eliminate all dropouts, he successfully flew the plane without fail-safe activation after making adjustments.
RC Scale Aerobatics
Mike Hurley discusses the versatility of 3-D aerobatics in RC flying, emphasizing that many aircraft, including profile designs, can perform well. He highlights the Profile Brotherhood (ProBros), a community focused on extreme aerobatics, and praises advancements in smaller 3-D aircraft. The Chip Hyde CAP-X is noted as an excellent trainer, underscoring the importance of engine performance in 3-D maneuvers.
Scale Aerobatics Goes Hollywood
Mike Hurley discusses a documentary project on RC Scale Aerobatics, focusing on the Freestyle event at the 2004 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout. The film aims to showcase the sport's excitement and personalities, capturing top competitors like Adam and Doug Bry, Christophe Paysant-LeRoux, and Quique Somenzi. Despite significant costs, the goal is to bring RC aerobatics to a broader audience. The event featured 70 pilots, with thrilling performances making it a popular spectator draw.
RC Scale Aerobatics
IMAC has a new board focused on standardizing Scale Aerobatics rules and procedures, enhancing contest consistency, and developing a Sequence Committee for uniform sequences.
RC Scale Aerobatics
Mike Hurley discusses Chuck Hobart's positive experience in IMAC competitions and offers advice on selecting 3-D airplanes, engines, radios, and servos for beginners.
