RE: Addiction wood buildJapan
The wooden ARF version is also $4,500.00. Bholsten
Posted on: 11/20/2009 1:57 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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Is Ultra-RC out of business?
I recently gave away a Ultra-RC Evolution to a new Sportsman pilot in our area. Is Ultra-RC out of business? Regards, Bill Holsten
Posted on: 11/17/2009 9:17 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Green Sea Contest
Nice photo's Mike,...good to see you again and thank you and Archie for coming up to fly with us. Congradulations to all the contestants for attending and to all the District Champions for 2009. See you guy's in 2010 Regards, Bill Holsten Advantage Hobby/Custom Airframes of America/Dragon Fire Customs.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 8:57 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D3 Polk Pattern Classic 2010
I'll be there if nothing changes![:D] Can you ask the "wind Gods" to hold off on the wind this year,....LOL![:)] Regards, Bill Holsten
Posted on: 10/30/2009 10:38 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Prop choice for a Pletty. What's the background?
Chad is correct,........I run the 21x14 APC on my Pletty and it works very well in all conditions. If I am flying in really windy conditions I will change back to the 20.5x14 as I think it adds the extra punch needed for windy conditions and it pulls about the same Mah as the 21x14 would. I just tried the RASA 20x15 as an experiment,...really fast,.....use way less throttle as it carries more speed at a lower stick position. Also with the 20x15, if you have not gotten use to the EP power you can really put a hurt'en on your packs, if you hammer the throttle throughout the sequence (not practical but useable). Also,...a thing to remember is guys like Chad, Dave L, Jason and lots of others [b]"others"[/b] have done lots of experimental research over the years with different motors, props, batteries, etc to help get EP where it is today. Asking questions is the correct thing to do,....I did and still do, as EP is still new to me aswell. Best Regards, Bill Holsten Advantage Hobby/Custom Airframes of America/Dragon Fire Customs/Team Black Magic/Guardian America.
Posted on: 10/30/2009 10:34 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Fliton Element 30 F3A plane!
I don't know much about the scorpion 30? I am using a Highmax 3522-0700 with a 12x7e prop, 4s 2800 LIpo and a E-flight 40 amp ESC. I am not having any problems with the setup. Does your motor make a screeching noise at full throttle? Do you have enough ducting for the intake and the rear fuse exit (I used some depro to channel the air through and across the batteries aswell). Regards, Bill Holsten
Posted on: 10/18/2009 2:35 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Airtronics SD10G for pattern
I flew Airtronics Spectrum 7 PCM for years and went to the Stylus which I really love and still have. The only reson I switched was it became more and more difficult to buy stuff for it and a anther I won't mention. Overall the quality of the equipment is fantastic and I nearly switched back before I was given a great deal on a 14MZ and switch from my pain in the *ss to program 9Z,..still like the radio. Airtronics has some of the best servos on the market,..not many people know about. I would switch back to Airtronics, but it would take one heck of a deal to pry the 14MZ from my hands (my last Futaba radio also). cdodom,....congrats on the Team Airtronics,..if I hadn't been screwed back in 1998 I'd still be an Airtronics guy. Bottom line,.....you can't go wrong with the radio,...easy to use, easy to program if it's anything like the Stylus programming. Regards, Bill Holsten FAI/F3A Dist#2
Posted on: 10/11/2009 10:17 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Fliton Element 30 F3A plane!
I am trying to find that out,...really not sure? Bill Holsten
Posted on: 10/10/2009 9:40 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Few items for sale...
The VF3's the EP versions,.......I'm interested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The EVO 30-10 I could use also. Send me a PM Bill Holsten
Posted on: 10/10/2009 9:35 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Extreme Flight Vanquish 2M?
The market could sure use a product like this to fill the void of the Focus and short lived Elements. The Aquila is still a good contributor to the sagging sector of patten ARFs,....options and more options are a good thing! IMOP,..the nose looks more similar to PL Partners front end.[:D] BH
Posted on: 10/10/2009 9:31 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: I cannot dispute this statement
Your welcome Mike,........thanks for the great design! I have a month to work my *SS off to get back to level I was flying at earlier in the year. It's a matter of pride to finish the year strong at the last contest in Nov. and put up my best performance before I switch to the 11's. It was good to see you and Melissa. Again,.....many thanks!![:D] Best Regards, Bill Holsten Advantage Hobby/Custom Airframes of America/Dragon Fire Customs/Guardian America.
Posted on: 10/10/2009 9:16 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Fliton Element 30 F3A plane!
Advantage Hobby was the only one I knew of, since they had the exclussive rights to distribute the line??? Good luck! BH
Posted on: 10/9/2009 3:08 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: New Fliton Element 30 F3A plane!
Thats the rumor that is circulating around,...I was told something similar a few weeks ago at a contest. Very sad indeed to see them headed this way,...they have some really good affordable ARF pattern planes,etc and a real,...real shame. Perhaps someone will pick it up and re-build the line. BH
Posted on: 10/9/2009 3:06 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: P-11 Figure M
Ahhhhh,..understand now,...couldn't figure that one out,...LOL[:D] Bill H.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 9:57 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: P-11 Figure M
What,....Huh,..........don't understand? Bill Holsten
Posted on: 10/9/2009 9:40 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Fliton Element 30 F3A plane!
Urrrrrr,....hope this will not be the case with all of products,.....Hummmmmm! Well,...as a Field Rep I should have called myself,...don't I feel stupid now?[8D] Bill
Posted on: 10/9/2009 9:28 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Is it Electric really worth the trouble ?
I am flying both at the moment YS170 and a Pletty 30-10 EVO,..........it just comes down to your flying style and your expectations. I am favoring the EP, as the performance is there. I like the YS170 as it's just a "BEAST" with "CRAZY" power when you want it and very reliable. (pretty much what everyone else has said already) So, for me it comes down to which one do I score better with, at the moment the YS170, but I only have about 20 flights on the EP...time will tell.[:D] Bill Holsten
Posted on: 10/9/2009 9:20 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Lipo Query - Any one help??
Odd for sure,........[8|] FMA Cellpro 10S,..takes care of your batteries like nothing else will. I'm Running TRUE-RC 5S-5000(10S) Pletty 30-10 EVO, Jetti 91 and super happy! I just ordered 4900 Rhino's and another Cellpro 10S charger. Bill H.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 9:05 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: I cannot dispute this statement
I totally agree with Don,....I have two VF3's one w/a YS170 with the anhedrals (10lbs exactly) and one EP without the anhedrals (10lbs.13 oz with weight to shed). I may at this point have 40 flights between the two of them and the planes are just AWESOME! I prefer the anhedral stabs as the inverted stuff is even better and less down elevator is required for pushing and it turns corners better,..IMOP. The plane is just a very true flying plane with no negatives. I fly the FAI schedules aswell and currently I have no mixing in my planes,....they are both about 98% mix free and the 2% I don't worry about right now. If you don't fly or practice alot like myself here lately,...the VF3 is like putting your favorite pair of shoes on,...it's just easy to fly. I am looking for VF3 number 3,...probably in the EP flavor. I have made the statement several times now,.."this plane has no expiration date",..it can fly anything and do it easily! There are some really great new designs out,...the VF3 is at the top with all of them. The one roll rolling loop from the top is one that convinced me,..the "M" is easy. Anyhow,...my two cents on the subject,....[:D] Don,..your welcome to fly mine with the anhedrals, if you haven't flow one with them yet? Best Regards, Bill Holsten Advantage Hobby/Custom Airframes of America/Dragon Fire Customs/Guardian America.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 8:56 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic V2.2
A friend of mine (my caller) is very interested in the 2.2 for sale,......don't hesitate or it may be gone. Regards, Bill Holsten
Posted on: 10/7/2009 12:57 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic V2.2
I need a fuse framed up,...anyone,...anyone?????? Bill Holsten Advantage Hobby/Custom Airframes of America/Dragon Fire Customs/Guardian America.
Posted on: 10/7/2009 12:54 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D2 Championships Winson Salem
I was very pleased to see such a large turn out in the sportsman class. Advanced has some serious room to be filled,...move -up intermediate,..just kidding[:D] A great contest, super weather, super people and a great time,...Thank you for a great time. Much Thanks to Mike and Melissa Hester for attending our Somewhat Dist. Championships,...one more to go in November on the weekend of the 14th. I have to say thanks to Joey Hayse for all of his help, support and patients in getting me through another contest with the EP stuff,...Many Thanks!!!!![:D] See ya'll in November,............... Bill Holsten
Posted on: 10/5/2009 4:15 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Fliton Element 30 F3A plane!
Go information to know for the guys on the other side of the ocean,..thanks.[:D] Bill Holsten
Posted on: 9/30/2009 3:31 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: D2 Championships Winson Salem
Excusses, excusses,..excusses,......LOL! Just kidding,..been there done that! [:D] It's called work now!!!!!!!!!!!![;)] Take care, Say hello to your dad. Bill Holsten
Posted on: 9/30/2009 3:29 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Fliton Element 30 F3A plane!
Thats great Mark![:D] I have a few of the ol'e 40%'s sitting around,...I may fly them again someday. Bill Holsten
Posted on: 9/30/2009 12:13 PM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: D2 Championships Winson Salem
Ahhhh come on,...I made it to Lakeland,....Green Sea, SC on NOV-14,..my home field! [:D] Bill H.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 11:42 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D3 Champs... Jacksonville 09
Kewl,.......look forward to it! Bill Holsten
Posted on: 9/30/2009 10:29 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D2 Championships Winson Salem
Ahhhh,...bummer Arch! I did get the update completed,..THNX for the help. If my wife and daughter don't go this weekend (un-likely since they are both coming down with colds) I will have extra room in the hotel on wheels,..LOL! Bill Holsten
Posted on: 9/30/2009 10:26 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D3 Champs... Jacksonville 09
Looked like a great time,.........Lakeland in 2010 or maybe the Tangerine 2009 or both. I'll come ready to fly this time,..LOL! Bill Holsten
Posted on: 9/30/2009 10:02 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Fliton Element 30 F3A plane!
Hummmm,......I need one to play with as a field demo plane,.......why I'm not sure yet? Mark,...I'm still working on finding you a belly pan,..if I pick up an ARF kit I'll send you the new belly pan. I thought of another idea,..if you know Tom Miller,..he has an Element 170 and he may be willing to mould you up a belly pan,...just an idea? Best Regards, Bill Holsten
Posted on: 9/30/2009 9:46 AM by Author "BHolsten" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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