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RE: Sharing Airtronics sailplanes
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Posted on: 4/28/2012 4:28 AM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11059766
RE: Futaba Single Stick NIB.. for how Much??!!
This one has 24 bids andd is over $500.... thats in the first 5 hours! OK who got 2K to throw at this? [:)] http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEVER-USED-FUTABA-SINGLE-STICK-FP-8SSAP-8CH-R-C-PCM1024-SYSTEM-NEW-BOX-T8SSAP-/261007845627?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D221002773505%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7940124197847544002 Be entertaining to watch, at the least... DM
Posted on: 4/23/2012 11:48 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11054523
RE: Futaba Single Stick NIB.. for how Much??!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: dhal22 Mine is virtually nib, there aren't even fingerprints on it. I worried about the $600+ I paid for it but no longer................. $2075?!?! I would like to know what happened there. someone lost their mind. [/quote] I think you can pat yourself on the back David, You've chosen wisely [:D] http://www.ebay.com/itm/221002773505?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 DM
Posted on: 4/23/2012 11:40 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11054518
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Looks Really nice Jason! I'll keep checking on your site for updates. DM
Posted on: 4/16/2012 4:30 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11044745
RE: What do you guys make of this??
I was originally thinking about the CG thing with this, but allthe other weights that I have seen that mount to the prop shaft showed their weight on them, in ounces. I also remember a lot of flyers in the 80s trying those out and removing them because they didn't like the way the engine performed with them on. When I noticed the 12x13 prop, I started to think that the weight was added to the prop shaft to help keep that prop speed up. And the weights I've seen have been seperate from the prop nut. This one IS the prop nut and with no weight measurements marked on it. I really just dunno? Both reasons seem to make sense to me. Speedy and Trixie, Yeah its a Lot of prop for a 61. The YS 61 AR does have a lot of power, but compared to a Rossi long stroke (the AR is also a long stroke) I dont think they would be that much different. Not 11x11 to 12x13 different anyway. I really want to run this and get some numbers, just not set up for it right now. I have everything packed up..[:o] Thanks guys for all your input. I think the odds are that it IS a balance weight for the airframes CG, but...[8|] DM
Posted on: 4/14/2012 11:24 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11042323
What do you guys make of this??
I had some time to start cleaning a YS 61-AR and found a weighted prop nut in the spinner. No big deal. I remember these a while back, but I think it wasn't too popular since you end up adding rotational weight to the engine that takes away performance. But this one looks different. For one, I cant find any numerical markings on it designating what weight it is. It was also really propped with a 12x13 APC C-2 on it. I'm starting to think that the weight was added to help keep the prop moving, but I dunno... What do you guys think? DM
Posted on: 4/14/2012 6:59 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11042132
RE: Tyco RC Drift King Battery Question
Converting your Tyco car with NiMH batteries would be perfect! You can still use your old charger that you've been using for the nicads. I wouldn't even think of putting another Tyco battery in there. Cost for those is usually higher and although I have never seen a Tyco batt., I'll bet it is in a heavy hard plastic case. I would rather have a batt. covered in heatshrink and save some ounces. 45 minutes on a charge from a 7 year old battery? [X(] How long was the charge lasting when everything was new? DM
Posted on: 4/14/2012 1:49 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11041804
Hs anyone converted an FM modue based Kraft Tx to 2.4 via module?
I've been searching for any info on this subject with no luck. I found people completely swaping out boards and just soldering them to the pots and switches to get the job done, but I'm looking for someone who can pin out the Kraft Tx to match with available 2.4 modules and keep the Tx pure. DM
Posted on: 4/13/2012 2:36 AM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11039942
RE: Blue Angel by marioincarnia
[X(]I Love that Paint Job! She must Sparkle in the sun! Did you add any metalics or pearls to the white? Your choice of fonts for your name is perfect Mario. I'm jealous. Cant wait for the video DM
Posted on: 4/10/2012 9:22 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11037096
RE: Aurora 60 Build Thread - Electric Power
Jeff, Any info of the results with the Scorpion motor? Really thinking about this set up for a Jekyll. I have a Hacker A50 12s, Not sure how it'll do. You have any comment about using this motor Jeff? DM
Posted on: 4/10/2012 7:58 AM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11035952
RE: Help me decide, Lithium packs for tx or NiMH
Sounds great JPMac. I am leaning that way. I really dont like the idea of having to remove the pack every time I charge it. Or having to purchase another charger. I am going to change my airborne packs soon though. The packs I'm using are old, but the cycle well. Any other comments, either pro or con on the idea of Lithium packs in older tx? DM
Posted on: 4/8/2012 9:29 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11033924
Help me decide, Lithium packs for tx or NiMH
I'm planning to change my tx packs. Should I switch to Lithium? If I do, what type should I get? I will also need a charger. Nothing too crazy, just something to get the job done. Also do you guys remove your packs to charge them? I really dont care about charging week to week vs. day to day. Thinking this way, should I stay wih NiMh? Or are there other advantages the Lithium packs offer. DM
Posted on: 4/8/2012 7:21 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11033768
RE: Futaba Single Stick... For How Much??!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Brian Dorff The amazing thing is that it was worth this much to 2 people! [/quote] I was just mentioning that elsewhere. 1 person bid 2000 and the winner bid higher. The bid was @ 1225 with 20 seconds left. the last guy put in one helava bid to jump it to 2075. I wonder what his auctual bid was? Another nice guy here in RCU picked up one that was pretty much NIB, (probably charged the batt. once) for 600 and was worried that he paid too much. Well he says he feels better now LOL DM
Posted on: 4/8/2012 6:59 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11033738
RE: Futaba Single Stick NIB.. for how Much??!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: dhal22 Mine is virtually nib, there aren't even fingerprints on it. I worried about the $600+ I paid for it but no longer................. $2075?!?! I would like to know what happened there. someone lost their mind. [/quote] 2 guys did David. I was watching this for a while. Yesterday it was 480 then it jumped to 680. I was thinking, wow, this is probably going to go up to 750! 2 hours to go I checked again and someone bid high. 1225. I watched the PGA Masters and came back with 2 minutes left, still at 1225 then the winner bid, with 20 seconds left. He bid really high. jumped at once to 2075. I wonder what his actual bid was? This was just as exciting as the golf tournament was! Bryan, Yup. These guys really wanted this. The second bidder was probably thinking he had it with a 2000 bid... wrong. Would have been really interesting if this auction would set another 5 min. after each highest bid at the end. You know, bid at last second, become the highest bidder, and the auction end time changes to add 5 more min. so others can think about it. No telling where this would have ended. DM
Posted on: 4/8/2012 6:48 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11033721
Futaba Single Stick... For How Much??!!
[X(]Oh my goodness. Who would have thought... 30 years later this would happen. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&item=330710260090&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true DM
Posted on: 4/8/2012 5:28 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11033621
Futaba Single Stick NIB.. for how Much??!!
[X(][X(][X(]Oh My Gosh!![X(][X(][X(] This is getting rediculasasas.... I really dont think anyone here was the two last bidders. [8|] Just think of all the Kits, engines, radios, and, and.. For the price of just this one 30 year old radio! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&item=330710260090&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true DM
Posted on: 4/8/2012 5:20 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11033613
RE: Anyone Flying the Turnigy 9x for Sailplanes?
It sounds like the 9x is pretty much an Aurora radio. I haven't looked into either radio in depth, just what I've been hearing on the forums. Are they the same? Can the 9x do as much as the Aurora? I'm in the market, again, for a decent system. I had a 14mz but I got ripped off on it before I had a chance to fly it. I have a couple older computer tx: PCM10, 10S, 10sxII, 8103, 8U super and a 9zap wcII. Been a while since I had them out and I cant remember their programming. Whould you recomend updating these with the FrSky 2.4, or get the 9x? I always flew my gliders with simple RES controls and simple mixing. Now I want to do more mixing and crow features. DM
Posted on: 4/8/2012 5:34 AM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11032797
RE: Better to build straight wings or wing with some turn up near the tip.
The polyhedral and upturned tips will have affect on the aircraft the same way, that being the roll axis. The upturned tips will transition smoother through the roll process than that of the polyhedral. Doing away with both will provide an aircraft more rsponsive to the roll axis and will hold a banked, or out of level flight, longer. If you are cutting your own wings, I would say to make both a Flatish wing, with just a bit of dihedral, and a stock version. Experiment, thats what the hobby is all about! DM
Posted on: 4/3/2012 10:43 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11027565
RE: Better to build straight wings or wing with some turn up near the tip.
From what I understand, The dihedral affects the stability of the aircraft by positioning the CG low relative to the wing. The wieght of the fuse at the bottom of the "V" shaped wing will act as an uprighting ballast. This will make the plane want to self-correct itself in a banked attitude back to level flight. This wont affect the speed of the plane, just the roll attitude. The speed is affected by drag from the profile of the airfoil. Weather or not to build a straight wing or a "bent" one depends on what flying characteristics you want. But in a sense of aerobatics vs. stability, not speed. DM
Posted on: 4/3/2012 3:19 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11027103
RE: covering a fully sheeted wing
The key with ironong Monokote on sheeting is to control the temp. Too hot will cause bubbles. But if that happens, let the area cool a couple minutes and iron again, at a lower heat. It will work. DM
Posted on: 4/3/2012 4:59 AM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11026322
RE: covering a fully sheeted wing
The key with ironong Monokote on sheeting is to control the temp. Too hot will cause bubbles. But if that happens, let the area cool a couple minutes and iron again, at a lower heat. It will work. DM
Posted on: 4/3/2012 4:49 AM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11026309
RE: Sharing Airtronics sailplanes
Found a Cumic Fiberglass fuse earlier today and thought I'd share it here. 220989360297 DM
Posted on: 4/2/2012 10:44 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11026125
RE: Sharing Airtronics sailplanes
beaverboy, thats a huge collection. Ok, so which one do you like the best overall? [X(]and are you the original builder of that Heathkit Tx?? DM
Posted on: 4/2/2012 5:51 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11025792
RE: Sharing Airtronics sailplanes
Wow! That looks really nice. Shouldn't be too much to ship since the wing panels are still seperate. What kind of price is your friend looking for? Or is he just taking offers right now. I wish this was out before I bought the one on e$ay. This looks much nicer, and complete... Maybe two standard Aquilas for me?? [:D] of course, you'll get first over me ibinden [;)] DM
Posted on: 4/2/2012 5:38 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11025776
RE: Nothin' Extra Build?
I see your point about importing balsa. Shame about the union coming down on a creditable company like Gibson. Here in Hawaii, all we are is union, and nothing gets done. I can go on, but I would rather talk about your airplane. [:D] ... and see some more of your pics! hint DM
Posted on: 3/30/2012 8:11 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11021920
RE: Sharing Airtronics sailplanes
[&o]Sorry for your loss ibindin. I know I get pretty sour when I plan to get something and I lose it on that site. I do have that Aquila Grande coming in soon. I plan to make a PDF copy of the plans and the ribs that aren't shown. You (or anyone here) could have it sent out to Kinkos or another drafting outlet for a full size copy. Keep watching this thread, I'll upload the file here as soon as I get it. DM
Posted on: 3/30/2012 7:58 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11021911
RE: Sharing Airtronics sailplanes
Great link Ray! I was trying to remember this site, but for the life of me I just couldn't. There Oly III is really nice, along with the Viking. I'll post some pics of the Oly III, since it has some Airtronics pedigree... note: pictures are from Skybench website
Posted on: 3/30/2012 12:25 AM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11016552
RE: Nothin' Extra Build?
[quote]ORIGINAL: mikeh251 ya, the plane is a great design and would be great bigger or smaller. I am real worried about the balsa situation and that is really why I bought all those extra kits. I think the feds are out of control and don't have our best interests in mind. Look up what happened to the Gibson guitar factory recently. They apparently don't vote the way the current feds like and are paying the price with raids on their wood supplies used to make guitars. But I'm just a gun clingin bible thumpin freak from western pa. Sorry to vent but I'm just calling it the way I see it. [/quote] Very good point about the sudden demand for the balsa. It is playing a part in our hobby more so than inflation. I remember Sig, at one point, was unable to get any balsa at all. Balsa is grown in South America, so its an international trade. DM
Posted on: 3/29/2012 5:39 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11020425
RE: Sharing Airtronics sailplanes
Nice Bill!!! There is a Grand Esprit for bid on... you know where. going out of my price range. A bunch of us had been starting work on CAD to get some patterns out to laser cutters. hese were the old F3A pattern kits, MK, Bridi, Yoshioka, etc... Would be nice to get a few of these Airtronics kits to that point. I do plan to tackle the ones that I have. I definately have to do this to the Sagitta 600 plans, since my kit is destroyed. Plan to start it up later this year, in the winter time after I move to Utah. DM
Posted on: 3/29/2012 5:21 PM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11020403
RE: Balsa USA Fly Baby Bipe
oh my... Is that the 45cc engine you said you're going to use??? This bird is Huge![X(] DM
Posted on: 3/29/2012 12:12 AM by Author "Aurora_60"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11019504
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