Rebel Hot by Comp Arf
05-24-2020, 01:54 PM
#402
I land with a half tank almost every time and my plane flies a tad noseheavy the whole flight. So I thought about balancing at the back of the tube with 1/4 tank of fuel.
But just start at around the back of the tube on an empty tank and go from there. It's a safe starting point.
But just start at around the back of the tube on an empty tank and go from there. It's a safe starting point.
05-25-2020, 09:57 AM
#404
You'd only be able to move it back an inch or so and you'd have to use a different tank than what's included. The stock tank is a good bit oversized. Bob shortened his and has some pics in this thread. I fly 6 minutes and usually still have a half tank of fuel left, with an 85n turbine.
05-25-2020, 05:13 PM
#405
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For those that have the x45 in this jet, how would you honestly rate the overall performance? Im looking to go small for transport and storage.
what would you slestimestimate top speed straight and level? 135 to 140mph?
flight time?
does this airframe have any bad habbits?
Thanks
what would you slestimestimate top speed straight and level? 135 to 140mph?
flight time?
does this airframe have any bad habbits?
Thanks
05-25-2020, 06:27 PM
#406
For those that have the x45 in this jet, how would you honestly rate the overall performance? Im looking to go small for transport and storage.
what would you slestimestimate top speed straight and level? 135 to 140mph?
flight time?
does this airframe have any bad habbits?
Thanks
what would you slestimestimate top speed straight and level? 135 to 140mph?
flight time?
does this airframe have any bad habbits?
Thanks
flight time is 7-8 Minutes on my tank setup with a good reserve.
im guessing it pushes 140 with great vertical
lands slow with short rollouts
Last edited by Bob_B; 05-26-2020 at 01:25 AM.
05-29-2020, 11:46 PM
#407
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Having a hard time finding any sufficient quantity of servos that will fit this bird. Probably due to Covid I'm guessing.
I finally went with the Torq CL1208. they are HV and also come with a nice metal arm. I am using the smaller torq micro servos in my harlock viper with great success. I never realized they made a mini as well . go figure.
measures 35.5 mm by 15 mm by 32.5 mm high. That should fit even if i do have to take a little material away from the servo tray.
I finally went with the Torq CL1208. they are HV and also come with a nice metal arm. I am using the smaller torq micro servos in my harlock viper with great success. I never realized they made a mini as well . go figure.
measures 35.5 mm by 15 mm by 32.5 mm high. That should fit even if i do have to take a little material away from the servo tray.
05-30-2020, 12:25 PM
#409
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So had some flights on mine the last couple of weekends, what a fantastic little jet, flies rock solid, fast or slow, feels like a much bigger jet, running line with a kingtech 70 and that a perfect combination, lands great to, can’t say anything negative brilliant fun.
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06-04-2020, 02:30 PM
#410
Is there specific recommended representatives to contact in the US to inquire about the Rebel Pro with PNP package regarding the total wait time, the shipping costs, etc.?
Alternatively, would it make any difference just going to the CARF website and ordering it?
Alternatively, would it make any difference just going to the CARF website and ordering it?
06-04-2020, 02:37 PM
#411
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USA / Canada:
Mike McConville
+1 (217) 840-2535 Ray Labonte
[email protected]
+1 (207) 329 7713
06-04-2020, 02:45 PM
#412
https://carf-models.com/en/pages/reps +1 (217) 840-2535
Ray Labonte +1 (207) 329 7713
USA / Canada:
Mike McConville
+1 (217) 840-2535 Ray Labonte
[email protected]
+1 (207) 329 7713
06-04-2020, 02:58 PM
#414
Wow! That's way cheaper than I anticipated. I'm curious what the wait time would be for the PNP package with the jet (although I'll still need servos, but would be nice to just pay extra and have the factory install them while all the other components are being installed).
06-04-2020, 08:58 PM
#415
06-04-2020, 09:06 PM
#416
Wow! That's way cheaper than I anticipated. I'm curious what the wait time would be for the PNP package with the jet (although I'll still need servos, but would be nice to just pay extra and have the factory install them while all the other components are being installed).
As for order timeframe, basically, expect within a couple weeks +/- of whatever they quote you. I have ordered 4 CARF jets in the past 6 months and all arrived around when they said they would. In all cases, it took around 8 weeks from the time I sent the deposit to the time I got the jet.
Last edited by bodywerks; 06-04-2020 at 09:09 PM.
06-04-2020, 09:14 PM
#417
Just a heads up, they don't offer a PNP package or an ARF-PLUS package in the Rebel pro. They don't even offer a PNP package for any of their jets. If you still want one, I recommend also buying their tailpipe, as it's super light and super strong. But I'd go with CM-jets for the tank, they have a variety of options and are kevlar vs fiberglass from carf https://cmjets.com/21-pirotti-models , and go directly to Electron for the gear, and go with the GS-200 controller(gyro braking, gyro steering, touch screen display, etc) https://www.electron-retracts.com/pr...bel-pro-combo/ It's actually cheaper through them, even with the GS controller, whereas Carf only offers the basic controller. GS controller is a game changer.
06-04-2020, 09:21 PM
#418
Again, they don't offer any kind of PNP, even if you provide servos. As for shipping, they use Old dominion. If you have one within driving distance, the 'pick up shipping' option is very cheap and reliable. The rebel Pro will be more than $100, though - probably around $200-250.
As for order timeframe, basically, expect within a couple weeks +/- of whatever they quote you. I have ordered 4 CARF jets in the past 6 months and all arrived around when they said they would. In all cases, it took around 8 weeks from the time I sent the deposit to the time I got the jet.
As for order timeframe, basically, expect within a couple weeks +/- of whatever they quote you. I have ordered 4 CARF jets in the past 6 months and all arrived around when they said they would. In all cases, it took around 8 weeks from the time I sent the deposit to the time I got the jet.
Eight weeks wait time isn't terrible, and it sounds like they are reliable and consistent at meeting that time line.
06-05-2020, 01:51 AM
#421
That's correct as I had to go back again to their accessories and they consider it an ARF-Plus when you get the retracts with struts, tank, and pipe, when ordered with the airframe, and supposedly pre-installed at the factory.
Eight weeks wait time isn't terrible, and it sounds like they are reliable and consistent at meeting that time line.
Eight weeks wait time isn't terrible, and it sounds like they are reliable and consistent at meeting that time line.
Currently we do not provide an ARF-Plus package for this size of airplane, these ARF-Plus packages are only available for the two smaller Rebels (HOT and Classic 2m)
Last edited by bodywerks; 06-05-2020 at 01:55 AM.
06-05-2020, 02:00 AM
#422
Oh, haha! Then yes, ARF plus. But in my personal experience, I only received the tank mounted, no tank plumbing assembly is done for you - the tank stopper, klunk, and UAT was just parts in a bag, not pre-installed or pre-assembled. Same went with the pipe, it was just set in place and still had to be mounted.
06-05-2020, 03:22 AM
#425
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I purchased a PC21 turboprop from Luxembourg almost 2 years ago. Paid for plane and air shipping via PayPal. DHL delivered it to my home, no problems.
18 months later I get a letter from my state Department of Revenue stating that US customs informed them that I did not pay Import fees/taxes on the plane.
I was presented a large bill for taxes, back taxes, penalties and Interest.
Fortunately I was able to speak with a reasonable person at the Department of Revenue and she agreed to drop everything but the taxes/fees due, since I was never notified nor had ever come across this before buy8mg anything RC hobby related.
My PC21 is now the most expensive plane I ever purchased !
18 months later I get a letter from my state Department of Revenue stating that US customs informed them that I did not pay Import fees/taxes on the plane.
I was presented a large bill for taxes, back taxes, penalties and Interest.
Fortunately I was able to speak with a reasonable person at the Department of Revenue and she agreed to drop everything but the taxes/fees due, since I was never notified nor had ever come across this before buy8mg anything RC hobby related.
My PC21 is now the most expensive plane I ever purchased !