RE: Club Enya
R/C Phile I just checked out your video and I love it! How old is the young man flying the plane? Control line is great fun and perfect for kids of all ages. Fly in your back yard! Great looking plane too. We fly the Goldberg Lil Satans with Cox Sure Starts in this area. 1/2a control line is about the most fun per dollar that there is!
Posted on: 10/26/2009 2:13 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Club Enya
R/C Phile Thanks for the update! It's always nice to know when your advice actually helps. I struggled with your same issue earlier this summer. I put a long plug in my Enya 09 thinking that as long as the piston didn't hit it I was fine. My problems were similar to yours very sensitive needle, excessive heat, sagging in flight and general inconsistent runs. I was starting to doubt my love affair with Enya and all because of a long plug. Finally I was driving in my car one day and thinking about the problem and concluded that the engine was over compressed for the fuel I was using. I switched from the Omega 15% and changed to the same fuel I had been running in my old trusty Fox 35, Powermaster 10% nitro and 29% all castor. Then I checked the plug and remembered that I had a long plug installed, changed to a short plug and like magic the engine ran perfect. Like an entirely different engine. Amazing! How many people just bad mouth the product instead of taking the time to figure out the problem? Heck if I had just followed the directions I would have been fine!
Posted on: 10/26/2009 2:06 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Club Enya
RC Phile: Been running Enya .09 III and IV engines all summer on control line planes and have encountered similar problems to yours. In my case the problem was that the engine was over compressed and running hot. Here is how I run mine and it runs great. Fuel: 10% Nitro with at least 25% ALL Castor Plug: Short idle bar medium to hot plug, Fox RC short works great Prop: 7X3 or 7x4 master airscrew prop Pressure: muffler pressure Needle Setting: Launch with engine just burbling between 4 stroke and 2 stroke, mostly 2 stroke at full throttle. In my case I was experiencing problems running 15% Nitro Omega fuel (too much nitro and not enough oil) and a long plug. I haven't looked at the Enya RC carb in a while but make sure the hole in the spray bar is pointed down out of sight and slightly towards the rear of the engine. Take a look at the plug you are using now. If the element is deformed then you are probably over compressed for the fuel and plug you are using or running too lean. Finally here is a control line tip for you- Three to five drops of Original formula Armor All per gallon to control fuel foaming. Trust me it works like magic!!
Posted on: 10/21/2009 9:00 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Fuel proofing?
The Skyray needs to weigh about 5 oz to stunt well and it will indeed stunt. I just paint 2 coats of clear dope on the entire plane and then just a little color trim. Forget the monokote and silkspan for this type of plane. Too heavy and difficult to repair at the field. I've seen beginners totally demolish a Skyray into 5 or 6 pieces. A little CA and they are back in the air in 15 minutes! Repairs are much easier if the plane is NOT covered.
Posted on: 10/7/2009 1:00 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Looking for a 2.4 Radio
Check out the Tactic system from Tower Hobbies. Should fit your budget.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 10:43 AM by Author "2fast" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: glow fuel cost
Glow fuel is $14 to $16 per gallon around here depending on the amount of nitro. You should try using a lower nitro fuel, most modelers cannot detect a difference between 5% and 15%. Gas planes are cheaper if you don't count the cost of the $40,000 truck (and fuel burn driving it around), $6000 trailer, $100 servos, and $50 props.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 8:52 AM by Author "2fast" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Helis Unlimited Fun Fly 2009
I appreciate the help with the link. It slipped my mind, been up till the wee hours last night trying to get it finished.. I should have mentioned that the event was held in Tyler, Texas May 9 2009. Although I am not a helicopter type I enjoyed hanging out with a great group of modelers that really know how to have a good time. I hope everyone does it again next year!
Posted on: 10/4/2009 10:32 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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Helis Unlimited Fun Fly 2009
Greetings to all Heli enthusiasts! I just posted my video of the Helis Unlimited Fun Fly and "get together" on RCU Videos. Hope you like it!
Posted on: 10/4/2009 12:29 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: I'm Dumping The AMA To Save $38 A Year
How about a third choice? Some may want to join both to have primary AND secondary insurance.
Posted on: 10/1/2009 9:27 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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Manual for JR Max 6 Ch Radio
I'm looking for a manual to program a radio that has come into my life. It is a JR Max first generation computer radio. Part number is NET-W126FZ. Has a Circus Hobbies sticker on the back and a JR sticker on the front. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you!
Posted on: 9/23/2009 4:02 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Looking for advice on Receiver Battery replacement
You should know that many NIMH do not tolerate quick charging, partcularly those designed to power radio components. If you try to quick charge these batteries they will heat up, shut off early, blow a top or melt. These batteries are designed for a slow overnight charge only. How are you charging the pack?
Posted on: 6/4/2009 10:07 AM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: What if you crash and hit a parked airplane
Airplanes should be like golf balls, if you hit one in the water just reach into the bag and grab another.
Posted on: 4/14/2009 12:19 AM by Author "2fast" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: restarting a club
Non AMA Club doesn't mean that the members are not AMA members. Several AMA members can form a club of their own and choose not to sanction themselves with the AMA. They still have the insurance. Doesn't mean they are anti-AMA, just that they want to keep it simple, informal and friendly. Sometimes people get along better with less structure, usually smaller groups. I've flown at busy fields with no frequency control what so ever. No problems. Everyone was forced to walk up and down the line and introduce himself to everyone else and determine who was on their frequency. It was kind of nice because it forced everyone to interact with each other. If Bob was on your frequency and you wanted to fly, you just walked over and told Bob your plans and he stood down or more often assisted you with your plane. After a couple of weeks you knew everyones name and became fast friends with several. It worked very well and everyone got along. Sometimes rules lead to more rules which lead to even more rules, when all that is really needed is civility and common sense. Sanction or not the choice is yours but either way it will come down to the personalities of the people.
Posted on: 4/1/2009 10:54 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: AMA or Private?
As mentioned briefly by LCS. It is my understanding that Texas severly limits the liability of landowners who allow others to use their land for recreational purposes. In fact landowners are no more responsible than if the recreational users were trespassers. Your state may have similar recreational use laws. You should consult a lawyer to determine what if any liability you would be exposed to if you allowed AMA or non-AMA members to use your property.
Posted on: 2/9/2009 7:26 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Good Bye Glow!
Like any other hobby you can spend as much or as little as YOU decide to spend. If you wanted to fly glow you would find a way to do it at a level you can afford. Try 5% fuel or FAI fuel or fly smaller planes. I Flew all yesterday afternoon on about 8 oz of fuel in a .10 powered plane. You might be fooling your wife but not many of us here by saying glow is too expensive! The gas guys all say their end of the hobby is cheaper, but they rarely add up the price of all the stuff required. Like the diesel pick up truck and trailer required to carry those gassers! How about 8 of those $100.00 servos in just one plane, the $50.00 prop or the $100.00 spinner. Sure sounds cheap to me! Who ya foolin? Be a man and just say that all your friends have a big plane and you want one too. It's OK we understand.
Posted on: 2/1/2009 3:49 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Help with a decision!
The original Hobbyzone Super Cub model HBZ7100 is your best bet for many reasons, some previously stated, here are a few more. (These apply to the larger Super Cub ONLY not the new mini Super Cub which is not nearly as good a plane.) 1. The Super Cub is made of a very durable foam that takes crashes very well and if broken is very easy to repair with glue, tape or both, hot melt glue works well. 2. The Super Cub wing is made out of foam that is about 1 1/2 inches thick at it's thickest point. This means that when it breaks there will be enough surface area to glue it back together. Other RTF planes use a different type of foam with a thin covering of plastic film. Their wing is usually only 3/16" think or so at it's thickest point. If you break it you will have a very difficult time repairing it, there just isn't enough meat to glue to. 3. The Super Cub fuselage is made out of thick foam that is easy to repair. In addition you can replace the fuselage for about $20.00 and just move your radio stuff to the new fuselage. Many RTF planes do NOT have this capability. A fuselage replacement for most other RTF planes include the receiver and servos, pushing the cost up close to the purchase cost of the entire airplane. Many other RTF planes are a pod and boom type affair. Break the boom and you will have to replace the fuselage. Very difficult to repair the boom. 4. The Super Cub is a great flyer! Yes it's only three channels but it is a very well designed 3 channel plane and is very maneuverable and fun to fly. It doesn't need ailerons! 5. Later you can add ailerons and a brushless motor if you wish. It will fly even better. But most people have so much fun with the plane the way it is that they don' bother changing it. 6. The Super Cub has a steerable tail wheel! You can taxi up to your feet after a successful flight! 7. The Super Cub can accept different modules. Combat module, aerial drop module and night flight module, pretty cool! 8. There is tons of information and videos concerning this plane. Some have been flown from water with floats and some from snow with skis. Very cool. As to flight times, expect 10 to 14 minutes, depending on how you run the motor. Yes you can fit an 8 cell battery in the plane's battery compartment but the stock charger is only rated for 7 cells. You will need a different charger if you want to use the 8 cell battery. The plane will not fly much faster with the larger battery but will climb better. If you want more speed try putting a shim under the trailing edge of the wing. Try 1/8 inch at a time. I find 1/4 inch works well for me. The Super Cub is really a great RTF plane that is tough enough to teach you and your friends to fly. Buy one right away and be sure to buy plenty of props and cowls as these are the items that tend to break when you crash. Before you buy something else find out how repairable the plane is, ask a few questions. Can it be glued back together easily, is the foam thick enough to hold the glue, can you replace the fuselage without replacing the radio stuff, does it have a difficult to repair boom, does it have a steerable tail wheel? It's a great hobby and my guess is that you will discover other people in your area that want to fly too. You may be surprised.
Posted on: 1/4/2009 9:48 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: AM to 2.4ghz
5 wire servos are non standard and not compatible. In that case you will have to replace everything, Transmitter, receiver, servos and ESC. The switch harness and battery are probably OK. Are you sure that standard radio stuff will fit into this vehicle? The real question is this, if you have 5 wire servos then you are likely to have a VERY inexpensive car and radio. It is very likely that the 2.4 radio system will cost WAY more than your car is worth. Are you sure you want to spend $200.00 to upgrade the radio and ESC on a $50.00 car?
Posted on: 12/15/2008 4:45 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Cost of our hobbies going Up Up UP!
I agree with Roby. You can spend as much or as little as YOU decide to spend. I've build great flying models out of cardboard that looked pretty good too. You can buy glow engines all day long at swap meets and auction sites for pennies on the dollar. 72 mhz radios go for peanuts and still work great, heck I've seen Futaba 9c radios with receivers go for $100.00! HOWEVER, if you are the type that has to have the latest and greatest, you will certainly pay more for it from now on. I guess I'm a simple type, I'm happy with just about anything that flies.
Posted on: 12/2/2008 1:25 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: 1/2a line length?
We use dacron line typically sold with a 1/2a handle at the hobby shop. Usually there is 60 to 70 feet of dacron line on the spool which will result in lines about 30 to 70 feet long. A good starting point is 30 ft, which will work well in most cases. You can adjust the line length for the plane and engine combination and resulting line tension. For a slower plane use 28 ft or so and for faster planes try 35 ft. Kevlar fishing line works well but is expensive. Typically sold as Spyder wire at Wally World. We fly 1/2a all summer long and rarely break a line using the dacron stuff. Not one break all last summer! It's very cheap and strong. Less than $1.00 for a spool, change it when it gets frayed or really dirty. You can buy it from Sig, Brodak, or Tower Hobbies if not available from your local hobby store. Send me a PM and I'll send you some. Braided cable can be used but is very fragile and much more expensive. Use .008 for 1/2a. I've never tried .012 for 1/2a, I think it is way too heavy for the typical cox motor to haul around. Probably OK for a 1/2a plane with a Norvel on the snout. Norvel engines have much more power. .012 cable is usually used with planes powered with .09 to .19 size engines as I recall. Don't spend too much time worrying about it! Get some string and have fun!
Posted on: 11/27/2008 7:12 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Control Lines"
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Sig Akromaster w/TT GP .10
I just finished a Sig Akromaster, painted the fuse with dope and covered the wing with Ultracote Light. It has a single wheel landing gear and is powered by a Thunder Tiger GP .10 control line engine and weighs exactly 16 oz without fuel. I test flew it on 50 ft lines today. It flies great! Takes off in 3 feet and is fast and very responsive, turns very well and flies even better than some of my larger planes. What a great combination! All of my flying buddies are drooling! If you want a good compact stunter that you can throw in the back of your car, this is the one you need! Best of all the kit is only $25.00! Pictures to follow if anyone is interested.
Posted on: 10/19/2008 9:35 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: system three paint
Please tell us more about this paint. Where do you buy it? Is it fuel proof? A google search has revealed several different products calling themselves system 3, some epoxy, some acrylic. A picture of the product would be most helpful or maybe a manufacturer's website, a stock number or upc code. Thanks!
Posted on: 10/18/2008 7:12 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: 1/2A control line... line?
I would use 30 ft lines for the first try. I would not try longer lengths at first unless the plane is very light, under 5 1/2 ounces. The most important consideration in control line flying is line tension, lose it and crash. Shorter lines will help insure tight lines and protection from the occasional wind gust. You will turn a bit faster though so be ready for it. If 30 foot lines work OK, try a longer lines after a flight or two. .008 cable is very nice to fly with but it is very fragile. It kinks and breaks easily. Be sure to launch at the correct area of the circle with respect to the wind. Never launch into the wind like you would an RC plane. The Skyray flies well and is very stable. Have fun!
Posted on: 9/30/2008 10:55 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: AMA Corruption??
So 1/2a engines are excluded because of noise, right? The noise from an engine on 30 foot lines doesn't travel near as far as the same engine 200 ft in the air flown by RC over a much larger area. The AMA supports lots of activities that create much more noise over a much larger area. Seems like if the intent is to encourage more people to participate in the hobby then the program should support entry level activities no matter what the propulsion method. Noise is a separate issue that is local in nature. Some may fly in areas where noise is not an issue. Perhaps I have interpreted the intent incorrectly.
Posted on: 9/15/2008 8:59 AM by Author "2fast" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: AMA Corruption??
Do 1/2a control line planes qualify for the park flyer program? How about other control line planes that meet the weight and speed restrictions? If not why?
Posted on: 9/14/2008 8:32 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Fuel help needed, Traxxas 3.3
Most car fuels in the USA have between 20% and 30% Nitro and about 10% to 14% oil. Most car fuels do not contain oil percentages of 18% although airplane fuels do. I think you would be fine with any car fuel that is about 20% nitro and 12% oil. Remember you can always purchase extra castor oil to add to the fuel if you wish to increase the oil percentage. If you insist on running 18% oil you can also buy airplane fuel instead of car fuel. I think the car manufacturers inflate the oil requirement as their interest is in engine life. Most car guys are more interested in performance and run less oil than the car manufacturers recommend. Many car engines will not run well with 18% oil, the engine tends to load up and die at any throttle speed less than maximum.
Posted on: 9/6/2008 7:08 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: APC Props with Cox Surestart
Thanks to all for the helpful replies. I'll give the fuel tubing a try.
Posted on: 9/5/2008 5:57 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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APC Props with Cox Surestart
I would like to use some of the 1/2a suitable APC props on a cox surestart engine. The problem is that the hole in the APC props is WAY to large for the small bolt used on the surestart to secure the prop. I would appreciate any ideas on ways to bush the hole in the prop down to the proper size. Thanks.
Posted on: 9/3/2008 9:34 AM by Author "2fast" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: weight for sure start plane
Propjobbill Forget the coroplast, it is way too heavy. Your projected weight is way too heavy for the surestart if stunting is your goal. Instead visit the aeromaniacs.com website and build an aerobatic platter out of foam board. You should be able to build a stunt ship that weighs under 6 oz with this building material. These planes are nearly indestructable and stunt well at light weight. Scroll on down to the bottom of their home page to see some serious stunting with the platter. I have taught many kids to fly with this plane and it tolerates crash after crash. Sometimes a little CA and it's back in the air in minutes. If you place the weight toward the front as depicted on the plans it makes a great trainer. Move the weight towards the back and it stunts well. I've flown the platter in 15 mph winds and it stays out on the lines, no problem. You can build a platter for less than $5.00 and if you find the foam board on sale you can build one for less than $3.00 I can't imagine a better plane to learn on than the platter.
Posted on: 9/1/2008 5:52 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: SIG Aviastar .46
I have to report an update to my previous problems with the idle on my Aviastar 46. I called Sig and Justin asked me to send in the carb and he would send a new one to me. After I received the new carb I ran the engine and all previous problems vanished. The engine idles below 2000 rpm and transitions well all the way to full power. It seems very strong at full power. One nice thing is it runs great on low nitro fuel, 5% is fine. Use a hot plug. Another modeler has an Aviastar 53 at the field and reports no problems at all. He also reports that it is very strong and idles well. I guess I just got a bad carb on my engine and Sig took care of it like the good folks that they are. I would not hesitate recommending these engines to anyone.
Posted on: 8/13/2008 6:48 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "Tachometer Readings"
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RE: Futaba 2.4 major malfunction!!!!!
Check the Airtronics RDS8000 forums and you will discover virtually no problems with that radio and an alarm on the transmitter that warns the user of inactivity for over 15 minutes. All this for less than Spektrum or Futaba. And 8 channels.
Posted on: 8/13/2008 2:19 PM by Author "2fast" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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