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RE: Scale pattern plane?
The TF P-51 is probably not a good choice for a pattern airplane, but Jim Kirkland flew a design he called a Mustang X in expert pattern (back in the classic years). He flew it with a ST .46, but I think it would be fantastic with an OS .55AX. I think Eureka has a short kit available. One of these days, I'm gonna build one. ChiefK
Posted on: 9/11/2012 4:20 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11225483
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
. ChiefK
Posted on: 9/2/2012 3:13 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11214215
RE: Why not a Webra engines thread?
Used the oven... 250 degrees, 7 minutes. Once I got the sleeves out I was amazed at how different the two crankcases were inside. Anyone know where I could buy a new cylinder/piston/con-rod? ChiefK
Posted on: 9/1/2012 9:23 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11213525
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Sent pictures and a message to Great Planes earlier this morning. It'll be interesting to see if they respond. ChiefK
Posted on: 9/1/2012 8:38 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11213503
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
will get some flying time. ChiefK
Posted on: 8/31/2012 5:10 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11213004
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Just thought I'd share this issue... I left my DB upside down in the cradle while I was working on what I thought was a engine/throttle linkage problem. It was there for two weeks. The fuselage apparently can only support it's own weight for short periods of time! Still working on a fuselage rebuild for my scratch Deception. ChiefK
Posted on: 8/31/2012 3:19 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11212925
RE: Why not a Webra engines thread?
details... thus avoiding any part swapping. What do you think? ChiefK
Posted on: 8/28/2012 2:30 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11209442
RE: Why not a Webra engines thread?
I'm in process of disassembling a Webra Speed .61. Went fine until I got to the cylinder sleeve. It's too tight to remove by hand. How do I get it out without doing any damage to the crankcase? ChiefK
Posted on: 8/28/2012 12:20 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11209268
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
, this is a great choice if you want to get flying quickly. ChiefK
Posted on: 8/20/2012 2:17 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11199981
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Sorry to hear that the quality is fading... I got one from the first batch delivered and had none of those problems. Movable surfaces all centered (or very close), tight hinge gap. Packed well for shipping. I'm sure that you're disappointed - send it back. ChiefK
Posted on: 8/17/2012 8:32 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11196827
RE: Horrible crash!
or not mounting the LG further back than recommended will create any significant problems. ChiefK
Posted on: 8/5/2012 3:51 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11182024
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
were also impressive. ChiefK
Posted on: 7/25/2012 4:21 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168556
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
the LG and it's ready to fly again. ChiefK
Posted on: 7/25/2012 4:19 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11169166
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Ben, I just popped out those two forward formers and installed a 12oz Kavan fuel tank. Works perfectly. ChiefK
Posted on: 7/23/2012 4:21 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11166381
RE: SPA Contest in Asheville, NC - July 21st & 22nd
I'm looking forward to seeing everybody! Greg K.
Posted on: 7/17/2012 9:06 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11158631
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
I'm not hearing any discussion about engine rules changes for the 2-stroke variety. There's probably more 4-stroke flyers in SPA (especially in the "Expert" group) than 2-stroke flyers. In either case, O.S. is not the only option available. In fact, the Senior Expert class was won by a DB/OS .61 combo a couple of weeks ago. ChiefK
Posted on: 7/3/2012 1:35 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11140906
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Sonny, I'm running an old Webra Speed .61. The O.S. .65AX is not a legal engine for SPA. ChiefK
Posted on: 7/2/2012 2:07 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11140238
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
will survive a flip-over landing (not that anyone reading this thread would ever do that). ChiefK
Posted on: 7/1/2012 3:00 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11138332
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
wing for your old style fuselage. ChiefK
Posted on: 6/29/2012 1:36 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11136876
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
I got it, thanks PJ. He tells me he's using a OS.61 pumper with the fuel tank near the CG and the receiver battery behind the servos... and still needs 2.5 to 3 oz of lead in the tail. So that confirms what I'm seeing in mine too (needs more weight in the tail). Greg
Posted on: 6/25/2012 9:18 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11131071
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Is Jeff Owens on this RCU thread? I'd really like to know about his "trimming" process. ChiefK
Posted on: 6/25/2012 4:13 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11130714
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Deception wing, stabilizer, rudder assembly and canopy. ChiefK (Greg)
Posted on: 6/25/2012 4:06 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11130709
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
PJ - I've got the same tank and setup for my 2-stroke .61. No fuel draw problems with 30-some flights on the airplane. You gonna be in Asheville next month? Barring some kind of disaster between now and then, I'll be there.. Greg (ChiefK) SPA444
Posted on: 6/24/2012 2:13 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11130058
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
thinking maybe CA. ChiefK
Posted on: 6/24/2012 2:07 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11130053
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: ChiefK Glad to help Mark... as an update, I decided I need a little more ballast in the tail, based on how much down elevator I need when inverted. Added .25oz (total: 1.5oz) after todays flying. We'll see how that works next week. ChiefK [/quote] I'm up to 2oz of weight... will fly it a bit more before going any further, but will advise if/when I do. ChiefK
Posted on: 6/18/2012 5:22 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11122955
RE: Eureka Aircraft Troublemaker Build Thread
David, I really don't recall if the Yoshioka BA influenced that paint scheme or not. I've posted this photo before, and gotten the same question and I answered "no", but maybe...... You've got to admit that it works really well for the TM. Greg
Posted on: 6/15/2012 3:44 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11118890
RE: Eureka Aircraft Troublemaker Build Thread
have the timing, or the skills any more, but enjoying it and appreciating it even more. ChiefK
Posted on: 6/14/2012 2:36 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11118346
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Glad to help Mark... as an update, I decided I need a little more ballast in the tail, based on how much down elevator I need when inverted. Added .25oz (total: 1.5oz) after todays flying. We'll see how that works next week. ChiefK
Posted on: 6/10/2012 11:30 AM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11113350
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Slows down and lands quite nicely if you balance it correctly. With a Webra .61 2-stroke engine up front, mine needed 1.25oz of lead weight in the tail. Obviously more tail weight would be needed with a heavier engine. ChiefK
Posted on: 6/8/2012 1:15 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11111505
RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
;wrong"... but suit yourself. ChiefK
Posted on: 6/8/2012 1:11 PM by Author "ChiefK"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11111502
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