RE: Team Durango Stadium Truck
I ahvent really read anything bad about them. But would rather hear from some people that have been around them or have them. Im between a Team Durango and a Losi 22T
Posted on: 9/13/2012 9:44 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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Team Durango Stadium Truck
Does anyone run the new TD Stadium Truck? I am just looking for any first hand experience on how these trucks are.
Posted on: 9/13/2012 9:14 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: What plane is this?
thanks. it looks like the Ace the guy had the bottom cowl to go around ot but it wasnt covered and it wouldnt have worked for my engine anyways. Thanks I will see what else I can find since I have a starting point.
Posted on: 5/8/2012 7:49 AM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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What plane is this?
I picked up this plane today, and not really sure what it is. The wing span is 84" and the fuselage length is 55". Its a well built plane. If anyone knows anything about it maybe you can share some info with me. Thanks
Posted on: 5/8/2012 12:32 AM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Converting an OS 1.60 FX
Thanks I will check them out. Has anyone used this kit from STENGINES?
Posted on: 4/22/2012 4:28 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Engine Conversions"
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Converting an OS 1.60 FX
I have an OS 1.60 FX that I have been thinking about converting to gas. Does anyone have some good information or part numbers for the parts I would need to do the conversion.
Posted on: 4/22/2012 2:03 AM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Engine Conversions"
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RE: .60 sticks?
The best plane I have, with an O.S. .61FX
Posted on: 3/25/2012 12:39 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: .60 sticks?
SCOTT42 - What happened with your wing failiure? I have a GP .60 with an O.S. .61FX and sport pipe and it flies great. I was worried I wouldnt have the power I wanted but there is more than enough. I enjoy the looks of it more than the Hangar 9 version.
Posted on: 3/22/2012 3:58 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: RCUniverse vs Facebook
Im 26.
Posted on: 2/16/2012 9:17 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: RCUniverse vs Facebook
I have a few friends on Facebook that are on here. I created a Facebook page just for our club. I try to spread the word any way I can.
Posted on: 2/16/2012 6:31 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: rc planes
I have a 300S from GP and it flies really well. I have been flying for a little over a year also. I have not flown a Yak yet so I cant speak to that. Im not sure what else you fly to help compare it to.
Posted on: 12/7/2011 11:38 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Spektrum DSMX
I have tried searching for any info, but havent really came up with anything yet. So I thought that I would ask some of you guys. Everyone at our field flies DSM2, except for one guy, and he has put a couple planes down. Im not really sure what recievers he was using, they could of been the ones that wouldnt work with the DSMX. he sent the radio back to Horizon to get it checked out and what not. I would like to upgrade to a newer radio, but I also want to make sure that all the bugs are worked out. I have had my own issues with some of the name brand Spektrum recievers in the past and it cause 2 planes to have some ground induced maintenance.
Posted on: 11/30/2011 6:30 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Spektrum DSMX
I have heard some bad things about the new DSMX radios. Some of the guys at our field say stay away from it. I am using a DX6i with DSM2 but I would really like to get a new DX8 but not to sure about DSMX. Anyone have any good input?
Posted on: 11/30/2011 12:20 AM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Sig Wonder
I will be using a Magnum .25 Engine, All Standard servos, 1000mAh battery, and an Orange Reciever with Satelite for my Spektrum radio.
Posted on: 11/27/2011 8:31 AM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: ARF's ruined my hobby
ARF's have expanded the hobby to people that may not have the skills to build a kit. I have been in the hobby for a little over a year now and started with ARF's but now I have built 2 kits. If you put a kit in front of someone that is new to the hobby and explain to them heres your plane, most people would turn the other way and run. If it werent for ARF's we wouldnt have 3/4 of the people we have at our field.
Posted on: 11/25/2011 7:07 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Slowing down after landing
Thanks HoundDog. As for this plane I really like it the way it looks and flies but I am alot more cautious of it that the others. I fly some of my others like a rag doll and I know what to expect out of them. But I play it alot more safe with the 300.
Posted on: 11/22/2011 5:12 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Slowing down after landing
Thanks for everyones input. I flew it 3 more times today and was able to slow her down alot better. Even before today I used a long straight in final, but wasnt as confindent with slowing her down so much. I slowed it down alot more this evening so it would settle down on the approach end of the runway. I always stand in the middle secion of the runway and land right at the approach end. I have never had a problem with putting it down in front of where i am standing or after. We are really lucky here to have 4 runways in all directions so I always land into the wind to help slow it down some. I have not had anyone else fly it, mainly cause theres very few people out there and most of them have less expiereance then I do, or if they have more expereance they really suck at landing. I have been flying for over a year and have flow a few different types of planes, from Alpha 40, PZ Corsair, PZ Habu, PZ Mustang, GP Extra 300, Yak-54, Sig Somethin Extra, and had great success with all of them. I also get to fly about 2-4 days a week depending on the winds, So i guess i wouldnt say I am a beginner but im definatly not as expierianced as alot of people. This plane just seemed to not want to slow as much, but after working with it today I got it a bit slower and came in real nice. It just took 13 flights to get there. Thanks to everyone for thier help and inputs.
Posted on: 11/22/2011 5:02 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Slowing down after landing
I am pretty happy with my approach and touchdown. I have a pretty shallow approach on final, and i touchdown at the end of the runway so i have the full length to stop. The plane handles great and I dont want to change any characteristics of it. The only thing I really want is to stop it after touchdown. So i will try the Spoilerons, and even sliding the CG back a little bit. I am pretty familiar with full scale techniques from my job. But we also have brakes on our aircraft!
Posted on: 11/21/2011 3:20 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Slowing down after landing
I'm glad to hear everyones answers. I have checked the CG and it is spot on, I was hoping to go fly today but the weather is on the crappy side. I will look at moving the CG back just a touch and see how that works and also look into the spoilerons.
Posted on: 11/21/2011 10:25 AM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Slowing down after landing
@ Bingo field, I love your solution!! @ RCVFR - She gets slowed down decent on final, not i have a few other things to try. I do know about the elevator=speed, and throttle=altitude, I know alot of people that dont know about it so its good that you point that out. @CGRetired - I havent done a downwind landing yet only because I am still getting use to the plane (9 flights) so I have only done long finals, but Im getting more confident now so im sure the downwind final will be soon! @Oberst - I read through the manual for my radio and just realized that I skipped over some of the more detailed setting up. So this afternoon she will have a flaperons set up! I really wish we had a grass runway out at the field, we have some very nice asphalt runways so i can complain to much. Here she is......
Posted on: 11/21/2011 6:23 AM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Slowing down after landing
I am landing on Asphalt, the idle is as low as I can get it, The prop is a 12x6 on an OS .61FX. I will try the fuel tubing on the axles. And I will try and set the ailerons to full up with a switch. If anyone has any input on that let me know. Im using a Spektrum DX6i radio. As for killing the engine on final, I have thought about that but I would rather have it running just in case I need it for a go around.
Posted on: 11/21/2011 3:38 AM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Beginners"
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Slowing down after landing
How do you guys slow down your planes after touchdown. I have been flying for a while and havent had this issue with any of my other planes. But I have a GP Extra 300 .40 size. She flies great and landings arent bad but she comes in a bit hot sometimes and I use most of the runway to slow down. So i am wondering what methods everyone uses to slow them down after you land.
Posted on: 11/20/2011 11:47 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Giant Big Stick
I think I am going to go with the GP Giant Big Stick for now, since I have the O.S. 1.60FX sitting around. I would like to get one of the AMR kit later when I can pick up a gad engine for it. @frequent flyer - that is a great looking plane.
Posted on: 11/18/2011 6:05 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: How far do you travel?
Our field is out outside of town about 10 miles, lucky for me i live on the edge of town closest to the field so its not to far.
Posted on: 11/12/2011 6:46 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Giant Big Stick
Red that is a really nice plane. I will have to look them up and take a look at the plane. Thanks for the info!
Posted on: 11/10/2011 5:06 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Cold weather which Glow Plug?
I have some OS #8 plugs also and I run them in a couple of my engines. We only flew one plane the other day when we had the issue. I havent flown any of my planes in the winter time, since i usually go overseas for the winter, so this year is a first. I have had plug go bad from running it to lean, but didnt think about it the other day since a couple days before all the engines ran like a champ. So I will richen it up and give her another shot. Thanks guys for all your inputs. I really appreciate it!
Posted on: 11/8/2011 10:38 AM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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Cold weather which Glow Plug?
Cold weather which Glow Plug? I went out to fly the other day and it was a bit cold, probably in the mid 40's, I went through 2 glow plugs and didnt get a full flight out of either of them. The died about half way through flight and where done for! I have been using Fox Hot plugs with idle bar, far over a year and havent had any issues out of them unitl now. What do you guys use for your glow plugs when the weather gets cold? I dont remember having any issues last year when it started cooling off.
Posted on: 11/7/2011 6:26 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Giant Big Stick
Thanks everyone< i will just have to decide which direction I want to go with an ARF or kit.
Posted on: 11/7/2011 5:53 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Giant Big Stick
@wesaysoracing: Would like to see some pics of the kit once you start it. I would like to have a kit to work on for the winter time. I am finishing up a Sig Wonder kit, so I need something bigger to keep me busy. <script></script>
Posted on: 11/5/2011 2:33 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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Giant Big Stick
I am looking to move into the world of larger planes. I am looking for s Giant Big Stick or something in that range. I have an OS 1.60FX just sitting around begging to be put on something. Wouldnt mind if it were a kit or an ARF. Would like to hear from some of you guys on what you reccomend and who I can find it from. I have found Great Planes ARF and Aircraft Modelers Research. Open to all suggestions.
Posted on: 11/5/2011 12:16 PM by Author "BT00561" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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