RE: Blatant censorship on this forum
This whole thread reminds me of when my wife complains about using Hotmail. When she does, I ask her how much she pays to use Hotmail. When she replies that it's free I tell her that's right and since ytou don't pay for the right to use Hotmail, you have no footing to complain about it. Same thing here, no one is charging anyone to post on RCUniverse. If you don't like the way they run the forum, simply find another one. There are many out there, some better than others. I, for the life of me, don't understand when people complain about a service that they pay nothing for.
Posted on: 7/11/2012 2:26 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11151725

RE: PT 19 Giant maiden flight!!! Finally!!!
Google turned up a couple of kit options: http://www.jackdevinemodels.com/pt-19_fairchild.htm http://easytigermodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=211 (78" wing span) http://easytigermodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=269 (110" wing span)
Posted on: 5/3/2012 9:07 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11066832

RE: 2nd plane suggestions
Looks like I will stay with the Stik. I have a short kit for the Stik I have been wanting to start building. Still, I thought I'd see if it is still considered a great second plane after all these years and it looks like the answer is a resounding yes. Thanks again!
Posted on: 4/17/2012 11:10 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11045865

2nd plane suggestions
My son and I have been flying the E-Flite Apprentice, great plane to learn on, and are getting to the the point that it will soon be time to move up so to speak. We will be staying with electric and from what I have read, the Great Planes Escapade and any of the Stik variants are good choices. However, many, if not all, of the threads I have read recommending these planes are a little dated. Are these still good choices for a second plane? Is there another plane that would be a better choice? Thanks.
Posted on: 4/16/2012 1:58 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11044557

RE: Receiver question
That is what I was hoping. It is a FASST transmitter so I'll be ordering an additional 4 channel FASST reeiver.
Posted on: 12/21/2011 10:30 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10869967

Receiver question
If I have a Futaba 7 channel transmiter, can I use the transmitter with a Futaba 4 channel receiver or does the receiver also need to be a 7 channel? The reason I ask is that I am building a plane that only requires 4 channels and I'd hate to use my extra 7 channel receiver if I don't have to.
Posted on: 12/21/2011 10:16 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Black Friday Sales???
[quote]ORIGINAL: Avaiojet [b]I took advantage at Joseph A. Banks. 89.00 dress shirts for 36.95. I plan on using them for a job I don't have yet.[/b] [/quote] Sorry about your perdiciment but that's funny!
Posted on: 11/21/2011 10:25 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10822395

RE: What went wrong?
wrong forum, sorry
Posted on: 8/12/2011 2:25 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10667782

RE: Plans for a Stik?
Thanks! I had not noticed the sticky. I will look thorugh the sites and see what I can find. Thanks again.
Posted on: 8/12/2011 1:07 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10667676

Plans for a Stik?
I was going to order plans for one of the Stik series plance from RCM but after reading about all of the problems I have changed my mind. Anyone know of another source?
Posted on: 8/11/2011 12:30 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10666089

RE: Stumped on first plane
I don't have to worry about grass stains or taller gear. Here is a link to the field my son is learning to fly at: http://www.milehirc.com/fieldmap.htm As for the rudder, I have no problems with movement or with it centering. I don't know whats with the nose gear. Another guy bought an Apprentice and brought it out to the field. He hadn't check the nose gear and when he tried to taxi out, all it did was make sharp left turns. He had to take the wing off and make adjustments at the field. I havbe no idea why he didn't check it out before hand.
Posted on: 8/11/2011 7:55 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Electric Training"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10665691

RE: Next Plane?
Thanks for the suggestions. I also asked some of the guys at the airfield and they also mentioned the Stik series so I'll start looking at them.
Posted on: 8/9/2011 11:38 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10662844

RE: Can flying high speeds break apart your model?
Great example of flutter. I don't know the language but I think the pilot intentionally induces flutter to test some flight characteristic of the glider. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQI3AWpTWhM&feature=related
Posted on: 8/9/2011 7:27 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10662487

Next Plane?
My son is just learning to fly the Apprentice but I thought I'd start looking now, so I have plenty of time, for the proverbial next plane. I'd like to stay with electric if at all possible. When he practices on the flight sim he really leans towards acobatic planes like the Yak 54. So, what is a good transition plane that falls between a high wing trainer and a fully acrobatic plane?
Posted on: 8/8/2011 12:43 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10661318

RE: Stumped on first plane
Ended up buying the Apprentice and, after reading all the posts steering me away from the self-taught route, decided that the way to go was with an instructor. I also bit the bullet and joined Mile High RC. Then I made the drive out to their field this Sunday morning. It's a great field, and an outstanding group of guys, but WAY out in the boonies. Anyway, long story short, when the plane showed up my son immediatley wanted to know when he was going to fly. So I have taken a back seat to his learning first. Rick, the instructor who worked with my son, was incredible and they got in three flights, about 30 minutes flying time, before we had to leave. The Apprentice was rock solid and my son even got in some solo stick time with the instructor right there in case something went wrong. Now he can't wait to go again. The best thing about Sunday, other than the smile on my sons face, is that the Apprentice is still in one piece, not even a scratch on it. Building the Apprentice was a snap with the only issue involved centering up the nose gear as it wanted to turn left. A few turns on the clevis and it was good to go. Checked the CG with the battery in and it was spot on and the trim on the rudder, elevator, and ailerons were spot on out of the box.
Posted on: 8/8/2011 9:16 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Electric Training"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10660999

First scratch build and have questions
I have built many kits and have really enjoyed them but I want to take a crack at a scratch build so to speak. I picked up some very detailed plans for a PT-19, I'll show my lack of scratch building knowledge here, and what is the best way to transfer the layouts, wing ribs for example, to balsa? Once the transfer is done, what is anyone using to cut the pieces out? Years and years ago I remember seeing a hobby size, it would fit on top of your build talbe, band saw but like I said, that was 20+ years ago. Thanks for helping a rookie out!
Posted on: 7/18/2011 11:59 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10627009

RE: Considering making a
ROG = Rise Off Ground. Can refer to grass or pavement. As opposed to hand launch or bungee start.
Posted on: 7/15/2011 1:38 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10622754

RE: Stumped on first plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: cessnaflyer54 Hey Brokenspoke, I'm from down the road from you Colo. Sprgs. Go check out the Crosswinds club in Parker. They are a great bunch of guys that will get you going in the right direction. [/quote] Thanks! I had no idea there was a club in Parker. All I knew about were the ones at Cherry Creek reservoir and at Chatfield reservoir.
Posted on: 7/6/2011 3:44 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10609010

RE: Stumped on first plane
It is acutally soccer fields. Where I am planning to go has 6 soccer fields in a 2x3 layout or 200 yards x 300 yards
Posted on: 7/6/2011 11:55 AM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Stumped on first plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: jester_s1 Brokenspoke- In 5 years of being in the hob I have seen the statement ''I can afford a plane but I can't afford a club too'' many times. [/quote] You misunderstood me. It is not a question of the cost it is a question of time. Right now, and for the foreseeable future, the only flying time I may have will be before work, about 6:00AM
Posted on: 7/5/2011 9:37 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10607966

RE: Stumped on first plane
Long term goal is to learn to fly, practicing on RealFlight 5.5, and at some point try to find a club and or mentor. Then progress through the ranks up to acrobatics. At this point though a club is not really an option due to work and family life. So, I will have to go it alone for the time being and due to available areas to fly, stay with electrics.
Posted on: 7/5/2011 2:52 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10607380

Stumped on first plane
I am really on the fence about which to chose for my first plane. From what I have read they are both good choices, each with it's own pluses and minuses. The two planes are the Hobby Zone Super Cub and the Park Zone Radian. Both are available as a BNF kit and a RTF kit. Long term goal is to learn to fly, practicing on RealFlight 5.5, and at some point try to find a club and or mentor. At this point though a club is not really an option due to work and family life. So, I will have to go it alone for the time being. So, from a real world perspecitve, which is the better choice? Also, would RTF be better than BNF and picking up a 6 channel radio?
Posted on: 7/5/2011 1:39 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Electric Training"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10607269

Stumped on first plane
I am really on the fence about which to chose for my first plane. From what I have read they are both good choices each with it's own pluses and minuses. The two planes are the Hobby Zone Super Cub and the Park Zone Radian. Both are available as a BNF kit and a RTF kit. So, from a real world perspecitve, which is the better choice? Also, would RTF be better than BNF and picking up a 6 channel radio?
Posted on: 7/5/2011 12:24 PM by Author "BrokenSpoke" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10607162