RE: OS MAX 21 XZB
That's the best thing to do. As long as the corrosion is in very limited spots, don't worry too much about it. As long as the engine is running well, feeding it fuel is the best way to enjoy it!
Posted on: 6/18/2013 7:40 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
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RE: FT-240 Cam/Crankshaft Timing
The timing marks are usually set so that they are in a straight line between the centers of the crankshaft and camshaft. They would be adjacent to each other in the center. To de-gum an engine, you can soak it in glow fuel. The fuel will dissolve old deposits. You can also disassemble the engine and use "four-ought" (0000) steel wool to clean the parts, but you must be absolutely sure to get all shreds of the steel wool out of the engine before you reassemble it. Any good cleaning solvent, such as varsol will also do the job. Just keep it away from the rubber o-rings in the carb and on the pushrod covers.
Posted on: 6/18/2013 7:39 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
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RE: TR624 TTX650 range problems
Your system should not be so limited in range. If you have a good installation, then you should be able to fly the model as far away as you can see it. You may want to send the transmitter and the receivers in to the service center to be checked out.
Posted on: 6/18/2013 7:28 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Tactic & AnyLink Support Forum"
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RE: Flap on VR-D to Elevator Mix on 9C
There isn't a specific number for percentage change per click of trim. About the mixes, according to the manual, you can set VRA through VRE as "Master" in all of the mixes. In your case, if VR(D) is controlling AUX1, and AUX1 is the master channel, then VR(D) will be the main control. In the 9C manual, the programmable mix instructions do mention that yo can use a VR as Master, whether linear or point mix.
Posted on: 6/18/2013 7:22 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: telemetry record log
Your Futaba system does not have the ability to do what you want. Yes, you can set a warning for low voltage, but there is no way to set up a warning for when the downlink is broken.
Posted on: 6/18/2013 7:16 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: os-20fp
The O.S. Max 20 FP used 2.5 x 10mm caphead bolts.
Posted on: 6/17/2013 9:54 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
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RE: OS MAX 21 XZB
If the engine is running well, with no problems getting a setting and holding a setting, don't worry about it. Some of the dye from the fuel is getting down there, but we'd not be concerned.
Posted on: 6/17/2013 9:48 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
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RE: Futaba FP-R7F and FP-MC4-P10 Wiring?
If you send a request to our email address below, we can send you a .pdf of the instructions for the MC4 speed control. The receiver did not have its own instruction manual, but was discussed in the manual of the transmitter it was sold with. They are very old units, and if the receiver/transmitter are not on the 27MHz frequency band, they will not be legal to use in North America. They would not be narrow-band equipment.
Posted on: 6/17/2013 9:26 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: T14 SG lost it's data!
Data should not change by itself in any transmitter. When something like that happens, there's something seriously wrong inside the unit. The transmitter needs to be seen to by the service center. Please contact us directly and we'll be glad to see how we can help you.
Posted on: 6/17/2013 9:23 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: Futaba R7008 External voltage
The alarm will work where you set it to work.
Posted on: 6/17/2013 8:59 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: Futaba R7008 External voltage
If you set the alarm for zero, it will come on when the voltage reaches zero, not before.
Posted on: 6/13/2013 7:35 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: 14SGA Endpoints vs. travel
In the Endpoint section of the Linkage Menu, you set how far the servos rotate when you move the controls. Generally, if you leave them at their defaults, you'll be fine. "Travel" is the amount of servo movement you get when you move a stick plus trim from one end to the other, or move a slider from one end to the other, a knob from one end to the other, or a switch from one end position to the other end position. "Limit" is how far the servo will be allowed to move when you have a mix involved, since mixing can cause the slave channel to move farther than it normally would when just operated alone. The Limit setting will prevent damage to the servo by not allowing it to be overdriven. You would adjust this setting if you have servos being overdriven when mixers are being used. Again, for the most part, just leave the endpoint section alone. If you need to adjust how far the servo moves, it's best to adjust it in the Dual Rate section of the Model menu. This will adjust the function, rather than the individual channel, so that you can adjust dual elevators or dual ailerons for their amounts of movement. Setting rate 1, the default, is basically setting the endpoint, since it's the setting you get when you have no rates switched on.
Posted on: 6/13/2013 7:34 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: AMA Warning Label on FPV Advertisements???
One thing to consider is that the notice appeared in the [i]AMA's own magazine[/i], which is paid for by your AMA dues and the advertising content. Also, the AMA safety code requires you to have the model in direct line of sight when flying FPV, which requires a spotter keeping the model in view. If you are flying FPV outside of a direct line of sight, or without a spotter, then you are getting outside of the realm of modeling, and into the area of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), which is governed by the FAA. They are still working on the rules to allow UAS into the public airspace. In that sense, FPV is illegal if you are flying outside of your direct line of sight within public airspace, since the FAA currently prohibits unmanned aircraft outside of special test, research, and military applications, and they have specific restrictions placed upon them, which are granted by the permitting process.
Posted on: 6/13/2013 7:25 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Super Sportster CG
The Great Planes Super Sportster 40 kit will balance at 3-1/4 inches aft of the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage. The Great Planes Super Sportster 60 kit will balance at the center of the main wing spar. You balance these models in the inverted position to get them balanced correctly. [Edited for typo]
Posted on: 6/12/2013 9:09 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Great Planes, TopFlite, Duraplane, US Aircore"
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RE: Great Planes Wright Flyer
This is the battery pack that was originally used: GPMP0064 NIMH 8.4V 300 WRIGHT FLYER As you can see, it was a NiMH pack. The ESC for the model wasn't intended to be used with a Lithium battery pack, so its cutoff voltage will not be correct.
Posted on: 6/11/2013 9:34 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Great Planes, TopFlite, Duraplane, US Aircore"
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RE: Is Tactic 4 channel a full-range tx/rx?
"Full range" means that you have control of the model as long as it is in direct line-of-sight with the unaided eye. In other words, if you can see it, you have control.
Posted on: 6/11/2013 8:52 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Tactic & AnyLink Support Forum"
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RE: Futaba Gimbal Replacement
The 7U transmitter is old enough that it's no longer supported by Futaba, and the gimbal assemblies are also no longer available. While they may look alike, the gimbals used in other Futaba transmitters are not likely to fit. However, to remove a gimbal assembly from the transmitter will require you to virtually gut internals, and then carefully disassemble the case.
Posted on: 6/11/2013 8:51 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: Flap on VR-D to Elevator Mix on 9C
Use one of the point mixes to adjust the points where the flap affects the elevator travel. You have five points to work with, and so can set the location of each point when you move the slider. There isn't a set number of degrees for the trim. Trim adjust about 10% of travel, though.
Posted on: 6/11/2013 8:40 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: O.S. Engines
How does the engine run when you put it on a test stand with a good setup for the fuel system? You want the center of the fuel tank level with the center of the carburetor or no less than about 3/8" lower. You want the fuel and vent lines to be free-flowing. Mount a good propeller on it and see how it runs on the test stand. When properly broken-in and adjusted, it should run "all day" at full throttle and throughout various throttle levels. If it will do that when on the test stand, but will not run correctly in the model, the problem is not in the engine, but the engine/fuel system/airframe combination. Vibration is just about the most common source of engine operating difficulties. Vibration can agitate air into the fuel and cause lean running. The O.S. Max .65 AX has been out for a few years and has an unparalleled record. If you wish, please send it to us so that we can examine the engine and see how we may help you. As far as the manufacture is concerned, O.S. is like many other companies, and will source parts/manufacturing where they can to help keep costs down. "Made in China" does not mean "low quality". The quality is determined by O.S., not the location of manufacture.
Posted on: 6/11/2013 7:16 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: ttx650 exponential
You are correct. Negative values in the exponential settings give you the "soft" center that you desire.
Posted on: 6/10/2013 8:29 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Tactic & AnyLink Support Forum"
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RE: Futaba 6ex
I did some checking...the 6EX does have that happen. It's normal for that transmitter.
Posted on: 6/10/2013 8:22 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: SWITCH ASSIGNMENT
When you say "stabilizer", what are you asking about? What device are you trying to use? If it's a piece of non-Futaba equipment, you may need to ask the maker about getting it set up.
Posted on: 6/10/2013 8:19 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: Throttle cut
Hmm. We'll have to get the FAQ fixed. That system is no longer supported by Futaba. There should have been a note on the service invoice about the fact that the 8U is no longer serviceable by us.
Posted on: 6/10/2013 8:15 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: CONDITIONS 4, 5, 6, ETC For 14Mz
What do you mean when you ask about conditions "relative to the other three"?
Posted on: 6/10/2013 8:11 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: 14SG telemetry alert question
The alert cannot be turned and off at will by a switch. It can only be done inside the telemetry function in the transmitter.
Posted on: 6/7/2013 8:47 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: PCM 512 to 2.4 convesion
The 8SG transmitter did not have a trainer output, nor were you able to choose PPM transmission. It was PCM512 only. We do not believe you can successfully convert this transmitter to 2.4 GHz operation.
Posted on: 6/7/2013 8:37 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: 8J programming dual Elev & Aileron servos
To use two channels for ailerons, you can use either the Flaperon or Ail-Diff functions. The Flaperon mixer allows you to use the ailerons as flaps. The amount of flap deflection will then be controlled by the Flap Trim function. Ail-Diff is for two aileron channels and and allows you to control the movements of each aileron to achieve the amount of differential in movement. For two elevator servos, you want to use the Ailevator function. The Elevon function is for a delta or flying wing type of aircraft. If you don't want the elevators to move with the ailerons, you just set the aileron portion of the Ailevator function to zero percent.
Posted on: 6/6/2013 9:02 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: 18 MZ Telemetry
Robbe is the Futaba distributor for Germany. They often have equipment made for their exclusive distribution by different manufacturers. Very likely, their sensor will work, because it is labelled for "FASSTest" use. Futaba does not discuss what they may have under development. They will make an announcement when they are ready to release it.
Posted on: 6/6/2013 8:59 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: Rc biplane will it fly with one wing
It's been done. I once saw an Aeromaster lose the top wing because the rubber bands broke. They were old and very oily. The wing gently fluttered to the ground. The airplane flew, but landed quite a bit faster because of the now-higher wing loading. It was very stable, because of the fact that the lower wing is aft of the upper wing, and the balance point wound up to be quite forward on the wing's reulting aerodynamic chord.
Posted on: 6/4/2013 11:28 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Futaba R7008 External voltage
Did you go into the Telemetry section of the Model Menu and set the warning type? You can select the voltage level and the type of warning in that section of the Model Menu. Vibration AND sound are available...choose either or both.
Posted on: 6/4/2013 7:20 AM by Author "Bax" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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