RE: what plane to build around OS.10 engine?
Me? Pushrods? Whatever is light and easy to use. I have used the golden rods and steel wire in tubes in the past. -Dave
Posted on: 5/18/2013 6:24 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11515064

RE: Glow plug life?
That is what I thought....I have some from the 80's as well. My larger engines make it a season or so, but that is on 15% nitro. -Dave
Posted on: 5/17/2012 5:09 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11084147

RE: Why do model engines use so much oil?
on gas/oil? I would assume fire safety and spark ignition required. -dave
Posted on: 5/17/2012 5:06 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11084144

Why do model engines use so much oil?
Why do the small model engines use so much oil? Why will my string trimmer run on 50:1 gas, when my .40 need methanol with 15% oil? With all of the advanced materials out there, one would assume they could build something that was more efficent and did not slobber all over the plane. Thanks! -Dave
Posted on: 5/16/2012 1:35 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11083342

Glow plug life?
So I have a product engine I converted to SPI. It really screams now and is a blast to fly. I am running 30% nitro w/ 14% synth/castor blend. Assuming I do not over-lean....what sort of lifespan can I expect out of the plug? -Dave
Posted on: 5/16/2012 4:58 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11082745

RE: Surestart Hop-up ?'s
Thats what I was looking for. Thanks! -Dave
Posted on: 5/15/2012 5:15 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11081268

Surestart Hop-up ?'s
I am working on hopping up my surestart and have met with good success in modding the cylinder with SPI. I remember a post sometime back about changing the venturi size, but was unable to find it with the search function. Anybody remember this or have a link? Thanks! -Dave
Posted on: 5/14/2012 7:14 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11080130

RE: 1/2 A flying wing?
issues. Glide/power tests in a few days... -Dave
Posted on: 4/27/2012 3:47 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11059428

RE: 1/2 A flying wing?
elvelon in the pitch channel to fly level. Is this normal? -Dave
Posted on: 4/27/2012 8:16 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11058970

RE: 1/2 A flying wing?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Andrew [quote]ORIGINAL: Dave Wave OBTW- Will epoxy work OK on the foam? I also have wood glue if that works any better? [/quote] Epoxy will work; I use mostly polyurethane (Gorilla Glue or Elmer's Probond (preferred)). You cannot use a glue that is volatile, like wood glue...-enforcements. [:D] [/quote] Sweet....that can't stop me now!!!! -Dave
Posted on: 4/19/2012 5:23 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11049116

RE: 1/2 A flying wing?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Andrew [quote]ORIGINAL: Dave Wave What is the easiest way to make the ailerons and hinges for the cheap delta? Does packing tape work well for hinges? I was planning a product engine for power and I would guess that the oil will melt the glue on the tape? Are the ailerons cut... if that works any better? Thanks! -Dave
Posted on: 4/19/2012 2:22 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11048921

RE: 1/2 A flying wing?
What is the easiest way to make the ailerons and hinges for the cheap delta? Does packing tape work well for hinges? I was planning a product engine for power and I would guess that the oil will melt the glue on the tape? Are the ailerons cut from the same foam? Thanks -Dave
Posted on: 4/19/2012 8:13 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11048480

RE: 1/2 A flying wing?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Andrew Cheap Delta [/quote] Thanks! Off to Home Depot... -Dave
Posted on: 4/18/2012 4:56 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11046851

RE: 1/2 A flying wing?
Does anybody have a copy of any of the crazy herb plans? Thanks -Dave
Posted on: 4/17/2012 12:53 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11046003

1/2 A flying wing?
So I want to build a simple 1/2a flying wing w/ a pusher babebee or product engine. I want a minimalist-type design similar to the yb-49. The zagi kits seem a bit $$$. Anybody have any leads or ideas for something that might fit the build? I am not set up to cut foam, so I need some sort of kit or adaptation. Thanks! -Dave
Posted on: 4/16/2012 2:58 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11044631

RE: P-60SE Limitations
of the ECU learning the engine? Just wondering. -Dave
Posted on: 2/29/2012 10:58 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10981664

P-60SE Limitations
"A man has to know his limitations". There seems to be a total lack of information in the manual on the limitations of this engine. Does anybody have the numbers for things such as: Max TO EGT Max Cont. EGT Max start EGT Max RPM Min Idle RPM Any other numbers that are good to know ? THanks, -Dave
Posted on: 2/29/2012 5:30 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10981176

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: Xairflyer [quote]ORIGINAL: Dave Wave Is the servo mounted to the cover, then the cover attached to the airframe? Or is the servo mounted directly to the airframe? Thanks, -Dave [/quote] Yes servo is mounted to cover as shown in middle picture then screwed to blocks glued... about the blocks breaking free from the cover and the servo being loose in the pocket? -Dave
Posted on: 2/23/2012 7:23 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10972032

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
attached to the airframe? Or is the servo mounted directly to the airframe? Thanks, -Dave
Posted on: 2/22/2012 4:17 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10971232

RE: What plug is on the ecu battery?
Perfect...thanks! -Dave
Posted on: 2/21/2012 6:09 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10969949

What plug is on the ecu battery?
I am looking for a new plug for the Lipo ECU battery (green with six connections). What is the name of this kind of plug. The LHS has nothing close. Thanks, -Dave
Posted on: 2/21/2012 4:43 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10969836

RE: Electric starter
Well not much changes trying the small hole. Perhaps the compound in the cup is a little soft and connects to the spinner a little too well, causing the vibration whenever the alignment is not perfect. Thanks for the help, -Dave
Posted on: 1/26/2012 6:25 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10928517

RE: Electric starter
[quote]ORIGINAL: fizzwater2 Sounds like the rubber starter cone may be too large for the spinner. I use a small one on my sullivan starter since most of my engines only have rounded prop nuts. [/quote] I'll flip it around and try using the little hole. Thanks, -Dave
Posted on: 1/25/2012 2:08 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10927416

Electric starter "grabbing"
? -Dave
Posted on: 1/25/2012 10:23 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10927022

RE: How many servos on a stock reciever?
Does this also apply to my older futaba PCM radios running analog servos (Ie can I run 10 as well with it)? Thanks, -Dave
Posted on: 1/11/2012 5:01 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10904165

How many servos on a stock reciever?
I am building a RC jet with 10 digital servos. I have a Futaba radio w/ a R6014HS 14-ch reciever. Will this draw too much current and cause the reciever to glitch? Should I look at a multi-battery type system? Thanks, -Dave
Posted on: 1/11/2012 12:55 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10903818

Fuel tank fittings?
I am building a custom fuel tank (moded PET bottle) and am looking for fittings. Does anybody have a good source for the bits and pieces to put together my own tank? Thanks, -Dave
Posted on: 1/11/2012 7:31 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10903279

RE: How it was in the old days?
;feature=youtu.be[/youtube] John [/quote] Love the Vid...Man that thing is quite. -Dave
Posted on: 12/21/2011 12:30 PM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10870170

RE: How it was in the old days?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SJN Kurt Schrekling and Rainer Binzyk visited Denmark in 1991 with their turbines [;)] [/quote] The pictures are great. I have seen pictures of Kurt's plane in B/W in his book, but never in color. Thanks for sharing. -Dave
Posted on: 12/21/2011 5:54 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10869560

RE: How it was in the old days?
which I gather was $$$). -Dave
Posted on: 12/21/2011 5:53 AM by Author "Dave Wave" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10869558