RE: Great Planes Shoestring
That is the exact set up of mine... I still have it... Didn't fly mine last year my FX91 is geting a little beat... Mine used to SCREAM FAST with that set up. I was clocked on Radar at 116 mph... Mine is so old I don't remember what I did to beef mine up on the landing gear though I do know that it did break... You will love this plane it is such an eye catcher... I always get so many comments on it... I put a FLASH SUPER HERO in it.... The Kids loved it...Good luck
Posted on: 7/9/2009 9:30 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Kangke Waco
I've moved Mine back a little since the beginning. The plane is easier to fly a little nose heavy but lands a little faster. Just like all planes the more tail heavy the more touchy they are... On landings with it tail heavy it slows right down to a walk but in the air the sticks are more touchy it's just a matter of how crazy you are with the plane... I would recommend keeping it to the nose heavy side and then go the other way after you get used to it.
Posted on: 6/1/2009 4:14 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Kangke Waco
Yes the Tan one above is the Kange Waco large one. It flys great and if you follow the instructions you will ahve no problem... This post is 3-4 years old and I still have mine and fly it all the time. This plane is still one of my Faverite... Good luck you will love this plane it is very well built.
Posted on: 5/30/2009 12:31 AM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Best 40cc Plane?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SteveC-RCU I'm looking for suggestions about the best 40cc plane on the market. They're not as common as 50cc planes, but I'm hoping someone will have some experience with this. Thanks! Steve [/quote] My Fav.... Kangke Waco... Red one is Ohio Models Pitts Ultimate.
Posted on: 12/2/2007 4:38 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Great Planes DR-1 ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: jstanton 103/17 If the CG point in the instructions are wrong where do you have the CG with the added weight you put in the nose? I am going to be using a Magnum 91RFS engine which is very close to the OS in weight. I thank you for your help. I have the Dynaflight SE5-A and I thought this plane would compliment my SE5-A. It is very close to the same scale.[:D] [/quote] If you use the 91 fs magnum and add the Harry Higley Heavy Hub 2oz brass might be 2 1/2oz and if concerned use their brass locking safty nut too. I know great planes makes them. The one I used was made by HIGLEY you can see them at rougerc.com. I too did not use the CA hinges I used Robart pinpoint in the rudder and pined hinges in the elevator and alerons. You will want to put a little down elavator on the DR-1 before your first take off. I didn't have to shove anything way forward just standard setup. Check the CG after set up make sure it is a little forward and work your way back. Easier to land a nose heavy plane then fly a tail heavy one. I have mine set up a little different then the last guys opinion... It's a matter of flying style. I have mine flying level at half throttle... At full mine tends to climb a little. Very seldom do I go over that except on take off. Usually don't even do that on take off. I have my CG back at where they recommend. Never a problem with balloning on landing / yes I have some down elevator build in, but mine flys and lands very slow and flys extremely light and manuvable. I had it a bit nose heavy for a while but lands faster and rolls out farther... I want mine to stop and quit rolling as fast as I can.. The wings are very delicate and break easy... If you catch a wing tip while rolling out when or if it starts to rock you will have a crack in it... I fly off grass. I have since reenforced my bottom wing.
Posted on: 10/18/2007 3:13 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes DR-1 ARF
You won't be disapointed... Fun plane to fly. Just don't land in a cross wind. Have flown mine on some pretty widy days but always land straight into and takoff straight into the wind. only takes a few feet to take off and will launch right up so try and keep it down a bit... don't want a tip stall... check out my gallery have a few more pics
Posted on: 10/16/2007 3:18 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes DR-1 ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: jstanton I was able to pickup one of these at my LHS. He still had one in stock. I have 2 engines I can use and would like to know which one would fly this Tri-plane the best. I have a great running Super Tigre G-61 and I also so have a good running Magnum 91FS. If the plane is tail heavy how much weight will be need if I use one of these engines?[8|] [/quote] Go with the magnum 91 fs. Perfect combo. Been flying mine with it for yrs. Using a Groupner wide blade prop. Will balance perfect and fly great. The sound matches great too and burns next to no fuel. Quick note and change. Looking a my pic I noticed I have a Brass hub on mine. Been flying it so long forgot about the hub. Think is 2oz but not sure..
Posted on: 10/16/2007 1:59 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: .25 size Gee Bee ARF
I have a friend who has a web site Sells Lipos and Set-ups... and is heavy into Electric airplanes... I will get his address later today and get back to you... This new one looks like the older Red one done in the Black and Yellow Sceme... Like this one too...
Posted on: 10/15/2007 11:05 AM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Lets see your WW1 Fokker's
I have a 26cc SPE and a 40cc brison I could use... Sucks because I got the plane with the engine and was sold as thought they were matched and flow before... LOL will probably have to find a plane to mount the 52 quadra on....
Posted on: 9/23/2007 11:23 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6406011

RE: Lets see your WW1 Fokker's
I picked up a Balsa USA Dr-1 1/4 in a trade. The guy gave me with it what he said was a Quadra 35. He acted as though it was on the plane and been flown with it. It has been sitting around for a while. For the past 2 weeks I have been hooking everything up and I after some mix up I have found that the engine is a Quadra 52. I have it all hooked up and set up... Just finishing up. Found out the sz of engine when ordering the Muffler from Bennett Built had his Spring starter on it. The question: is this going to be too heavy for the front. I'm not worried about the power being too much just the weight?
Posted on: 9/23/2007 9:51 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6405600

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly Thread
I have a 40cc Brison and a 50cc brison gas Would rather use the 40 in this plane because I want to use the 50 in my Ultimate. Without getting into a tiff Is the 40cc enough if I put on retracts exaust and cockpit kit... Pretty much thats it for deatail other then Painting to weather...
Posted on: 9/19/2007 12:13 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6388062

RE: Throttle hook up???
Thanks guys Worked great!!!!
Posted on: 9/17/2007 11:51 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6381917

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly Thread
Just picked one up any suggestions or updates would be appreciated.
Posted on: 9/13/2007 8:41 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6364754

RE: Best Warbird Pic. IN THE AIR! Show Me..
Lets see if we can get some more pics for this thread....
Posted on: 9/13/2007 8:21 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6364638

RE: Show every one what your P-51 mustangs look like, A Thread worth seeing,Awsome planes
getting ready to put together a tf 1/5 p-51 arf and want to keep track of this site ... Keep the photos comeing... LOl
Posted on: 9/13/2007 7:55 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: BULL-RCU One of my good friends owns a hobby shop and he has had this ARF sitting in his shop for over a yr maybe two. The other day we were talking and his son needed a BMX bike... Well I had 2 in my basement .. My Sons are 18 - 19 and have found Cars and girls... Ask the one son if I could trade his bike for the mustang and GUESS who is the proud owner of a TF Giant Scale P-51
Posted on: 9/13/2007 7:46 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6364452

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build
One of my good friends owns a hobby shop and he has had this ARF sitting in his shop for over a yr maybe two. The other day we were talking and his son needed a BMX bike... Well I had 2 in my basement .. My Sons are 18 - 19 and have found Cars and girls... Ask the one son if I could trade his bike for the mustang and GUESS who is the proud owner of a TF Giant Scale P-51 Mustang ARF and his son has a pretty cool BMX bike... Already have a Brisson 50cc gasser sitting there waiting for a home... Ordered the scale Muffler.. Need the cockpit kit... and Retracts... sliding canopy... LOL Gotta love this Addiction... have read this thread a few times... Need to highlight some areas... and send this post so I can find it... Can't wait till next spring when it will be ready... Live in NY so we have the winters for building...
Posted on: 9/13/2007 7:26 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Waco 60, Your helpful hints welcomed
Well, I have had my WACO back in the air for a couple months and Just as the Previous one it is a great flyer. I have a lot of planes and must say this is a Great flying plane and always get a lot of attention. I use this plane as my everyday flyer as the plane I throw in the car and run to the field. My other planes are 70- 80 inch wings and are to hard to ust load up and go... My field is 10 min from the house. So it;s great to be able to just load up run fly for a couple hrs and come home... I have played with the CG and moved it back and forth and probably have it a bit back more then most but it flys real light this way lands real slow and is just a bunch of fun.
Posted on: 9/13/2007 7:09 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: GSP Zero
I really have had no Problems with my Zero. Covering is getting a bit beat, but the plane still flys great and holding up well. Did a little more re-enforcing of the landing gear. Started to seperate there a bit from a couple hard landings. we had a really windyyear and still flew it at the shows but cross winds and gusts made for some interesting landings. Just loaded up the area with some Garilla glue. Holding great. I have smoke system on mine and the oil tended to get on the under side of the plane and messed up the covering a bit right around the wheel well area, but I just replaced it with a patch and holding up well. Might recover the bottom of the wing this winter. I have a P-40 that I will build this winter... The 73 inch china version. Also got a great deal on a 1/5 scale Mustang... Top Flight ARF. Also picked up a 1/4 scale balsa DR-1... This addiction is crazy... LOL Still think this plane is one of the best buys for a warbird...
Posted on: 9/13/2007 6:55 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds, Here's the place to show them!
My buddys Corsair... Topflight kit. My Fokker Dr-1 going in for the Kill on Snoopy and his doghouse. OH yea the Blimp Well maybe not a WARBIRD but I get to fly it at Hocky Games and get all the free hocky I want and there are plenty of battles there... LOL
Posted on: 9/10/2007 10:02 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Warbirds, Here's the place to show them!
Pics of my ZERO. 25CC Berilli gasser
Posted on: 9/10/2007 9:58 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6352329

RE: GP Gee Bee R1 vs. Nitro Planes. How do they compare?
buy the great p;anes GEE BEE I have had both... Goth FLy fine Great Planes flys lighter and lands better...
Posted on: 9/10/2007 1:40 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ARF no thanks
[quote]ORIGINAL: MP3_tilaco Mmmm, I'm agree with you about your first priority, but in the past we read a book and now I watch TV.... What is the better for the family? Is not the better that your children see your father do thing with his hand with passion, waiting for finish the model and enjoy the first fly? or is the better go to shoping to buy a plane in the mall and crash it with out frustration, "no matter, I buy another one". The point is what do you expect about your hobby? May be I can't explain bacause I'm spanish spoken but I'm sorry, I try show my idea and I tray to learn too. [/quote] I agree... I share my ARF assembling with my Kids. I let my kids read the instructions on my ARF'S for me when I assemble them. That way they learn Chinese... Learn to analize and desifer really bad Instructions and get an understanding for bad gramer & lousy lay out. They also get a better understanding why translating from one language to another can be a total mess... No wonder the world is a mess. Just buy an arf and you will figure out why the world is a mess and no one really knows whats going on.... LOL : )
Posted on: 9/5/2007 2:03 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Wildhare Ultimate Build Thread
It's been a while I have had mine sitting on the wall for 1 1/2 yrs... Just never got to finishing it... How has the plane held up over time with you all... My interest turned to Warbirds and my time has been limited... I am so close to finishing... I have a 1/4 scale Balsa DR-1 I am finishing and when I am done will get back to the Wildhare Ultimate... Should be done this week with the Dr-1
Posted on: 9/5/2007 12:20 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
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Throttle hook up???
I baught a DR-1 with a Quadra on it. Looking at the walbro carb I need to extend the arm on the carbl. Too close to the carb. Any ideas or pics would be nice thanks...
Posted on: 9/4/2007 2:34 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6324963

RE: mvvs 1.60 gasser carb #'s
I have a Saito 180 with about 10 flights on it I am looking to sell and use the cash for cash and buy or trade for one of these engines... Seems to be the right combo for my CMP P-40 going to paint and don't want to deal with Nitro.. If you guys go to sell one of yours send me a PM.... Thanks...
Posted on: 9/4/2007 12:51 AM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Quadra 52
[quote]ORIGINAL: Stormrider59 I recently purchased a RC 1/3 scale plane with a Quadra 52 installed. I know nothing.... nothing... Is there a manual for this engine I can download somewhere? [/quote] http://www.bennettbuilt.com Go to and call this guy he specializes in Quadra..
Posted on: 8/31/2007 12:50 AM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Quadra-Aerrow Engines"
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RE: Fokker DR-1 Balsa USA, HELP HELP
I have a DR-1 and several biplanes. They all tend to want to climb more then single wing planes. I have run into this problem myself when testing planes and usually it's due to Wing incedence. usually positive on the top wing.
Posted on: 8/30/2007 11:36 PM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Saito 180 Away from fuel tank?
So should I trade my 180 saito which has about 6 tanks of fuel through it for a Gas mvvs 1.6 or Evolution 26 or go to this presure system. It is going in the P-40 Warhawk and I don't want a bunch of dead sticks.
Posted on: 8/20/2007 12:21 AM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: mvvs 1.60 gasser
I am looking at an older version before the Red head. It has the 7mm carb. Does the 9mm carb and coated piston make the engine a much better engine? I was looking to trade my saito 180 for a MVVS 1.60 or a Evolution 25cc.
Posted on: 8/20/2007 12:09 AM by Author "BULL-RCU" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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