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RE: For you imstrument pilots
I've made instrument take off's in the L-1011 with RVR of 700'. Make sure you are on CL and tracking by the time you hit 60k, or abort. Actually, any night catapult launch from a carrier with overcast conditions is an instrument take off. It takes about a second and 600' or so, if I recall. My advice?- DON'T DO EITHER.[;)]
Posted on: 3/7/2008 11:12 AM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7189610
RE: uav
No, to China Lake. We also used Fallon NV. Eddy's Steak House, Staek and a Martini $5. When you got the bill, you could shoot craps for it. If Eddy wins, you pay $5. If you win, it was free. Honest. Ed
Posted on: 12/17/2007 4:51 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6769702
RE: uav
Looks like quite a weapon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3D7cQfGxvE Back around 1956, our squadron, VF-152 deployed there for bombing and gunnery practice. We flew F2H-3 Banshee's. Night ordinance, Hairy![X(]
Posted on: 12/17/2007 3:07 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6769275
PALM-Z
http://tinyurl.com/25t9r5 I just got this little gem. Looks fantastic! VERY light. Has anyone flown one of these? Made in China BTW, China is now producing the Cessna Skycatcher C-162 Light Sport Aircraft. Cessna was planning to build it in the USA for $105,000. It will now be made in China for $34,000, delivered. You do the math.
Posted on: 12/13/2007 9:18 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6754350
RE: PALM-X
I tried to remove it could not find a way. Someone do it for me, please, or tell me how.
Posted on: 12/13/2007 6:16 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6753458
RE: PALM-X
I gave it a trial run in my hand, and the throttle response is fine, but I cannot get the rudder to respond. Any suggestions, Gents?
Posted on: 12/13/2007 3:15 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6752752
RE: PALM-X
alcarafa - Bien, gracias mucho por ese pedazo del sir de la sabidurÃa. opjose - On second thought, I think my post is proper for the category. Are you an authority here at RC Universe?[sm=idea.gif]
Posted on: 12/12/2007 8:19 AM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6746695
RE: PALM-X
Sorry. Ed
Posted on: 12/11/2007 9:29 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6745216
PALM-X
http://tinyurl.com/25t9r5 I just got this little gem. Looks fantastic! VERY light. Has anyone flown one of these? Made in China BTW, China is now producing the Cessna Skycatcher C-162 Light Sport Aircraft. Cessna was planning to build it in the USA for $105,000. It will now be made in China for $34,000, delivered. You do the math.
Posted on: 12/11/2007 8:25 AM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6742219
RE: SOME MIGHT REMEMBER THIS
I checked the "N" number, and I got this: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001206X01010&key=1 I'm confused now.
Posted on: 12/2/2007 8:20 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6705686
RE: SOME MIGHT REMEMBER THIS
The captions seem to me to be ficticious. I believe the MIG-15 was a RC MODEL, not a real MIG-15. Everything seems to be out of scale to be a real MIG.[>:] The pilot would have instinctively been in AFTERBURNER at this point, or at least full throttle. Where is the dust and dirt that would be blown up behind the tailpipe? Why would a MIG be operating from a dirt strip, not a real runway? Comments, Gentlemen?
Posted on: 12/2/2007 4:10 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6704456
RE: B-757 Virtual Cockpit Tour
UAL - Nice to hear that. Ed
Posted on: 11/17/2007 8:12 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6638078
B-757 Virtual Cockpit Tour
Al Arbis sent me this: http://tinyurl.com/ywmqnh It's called The Greenhouse Cockpit - all glass. I flew Captain onthe B-767 for 3 months. I didn't like it, (and it didn't like ME!) The cockpit is the same as the B-757, only roomier - It's a Wide Body. I took a pay cut just for the checkout and experience. Had to domicile at St.Louis. I bid back to the L-1011, the Queen of Airliners. ENJOY! Back to top
Posted on: 11/17/2007 3:58 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6637150
RE: SNJ
I Car-Qualified on the SNJ-5C in 1954 aboard the USS Monterrey, Gulf of Mexico, 6 passes, 6 Cuts, off to NAAS Kingsville for advanced in Panthers, and my Wings of Gold. When we got to Pearl Harbor deployed on the USS WASP, flying Banshee's I had them tattoed on my left breast. Beautiful Gold. When it dried and fell off, it was BLUE! The red blood changed it's color. Now at 76 they have assumed a 15 deqree banked keft turn. (Sob).
Posted on: 9/6/2007 7:57 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6336387
RE: Do you remember when ?
I'm 76, aqnd did all that. The hard part was getting a "build" or "fade" of the volume of the signal, before the ADF needle came along. I solo-ed in the SNJ-5 in 1954..
Posted on: 8/18/2007 8:41 AM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6253566
RE: Historical Aviation Album
I believe there are 18 volumes.
Posted on: 8/16/2007 9:24 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6247859
RE: Military flight application question
I shot my way out of USMMA, Kings Point in 1953. Many of this Academy's have gone into flight training in the USAF and Navy. Full Academy benefits, but NO COMMITMENT.
Posted on: 8/1/2007 8:26 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6185260
RE: Full scale flyers....roll call.
I trained in the SNJ-5, from Primary to Carrier Qual on the USS MONTERREY, 1953-54.
Posted on: 5/24/2007 6:57 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5897492
RE: Full scale flyers....roll call.
Danny - be SAFE!. Know your traffic patterns. Grease jobs are great, BUT, the check pilot will be looking at other things. I instructed Navy in the T-34. for 3 years, and I was a check pilot at NAAS SAUFLEY, and that's what we all looked for.
Posted on: 5/17/2007 5:01 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5867418
HEXBUG
http://robotsvideos.blogspot.com/search/label/gadgets This is a 6 legged articulating robot BUG with suction cups for feet, Radio Shack, $10. Responds to clapping hands. A riot.
Posted on: 4/30/2007 5:47 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5793061
Radio Shack DRAGONFLY
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2585632&cp This is a fantastic contraption for $50. A Bi-Plane Ornithopter "Scale Model" if the genuine Insect. Calm winds or zero, I'm going to try to fly it at Lakehurst Hgr.#1 this weekend. I flew it near sundown in the backyard and it really does fly. Right after I bought it, I found a dead Dragonfly on the rear window shelf of my Lexus. Apparently it died of natural causes, so I carefully retrieved it and cemented it atop the head of the monster. I have a photo of it, but I have difficulty posting attachments, but if somebody will send me their email, I will foreward it to you. captained@comcast.net
Posted on: 4/27/2007 4:04 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5779240
RE: Antonov An-225 has been badly damaged
So far, I can't find any report of this. Ed Toner
Posted on: 4/15/2007 8:27 AM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5718176
RE: How to make a career out of it?
JWilliams - Glad to hear it. UPS treats their drivers right, too. Has anyone looked at USPS? I understant they have a fleet of aircraft. How about FedEx?
Posted on: 4/10/2007 6:25 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5695584
Dragonfly
Radio Shack sells a RC Bi-Plane Ornithopter for $50. I bought one, and it actually DOES fly, after a fashion. A Google search will find it but for some reason I failed in my attempts to copy/paste the link. It is modeled after the insect, has a tail rotor, and thrust for rate of flapping. Due to the weather here, I have limited experience with it. It hovers when headed into a 5 kt. headwind, and I didn't have the room to turn downwind. The EYES GLOW! Talk about awesomely Kewl.[8D]
Posted on: 4/4/2007 5:49 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5665480
Este's AF #1 B-747
I got the following from one of our sons, 35 years old, who has never been a model builder, but has startrd to tinker around with simple RTF R/C's. "Hi Pop, What do you think of this R/C set up? http://toys.smartbargains.com/vehicles-and-trains/estes-air-force-one-ra dio-control-plane-show.sb?t=shct Looks like it has a few obvious issues (no landing gear, for example). I don't much like the R/C models that have no aileron or rudder servos, but rely on opposite engined thrust differential to turn...they wind up about as responsive and agile as the Titanic. And a few people who provided reviews of it said that it's too fast to be novice-friendly. But for $90, you can't complain too much and I'm thinking it might be fun to have a 4-engined 747 to mess around with. Maybe even find some light-weight skids or tricycle gear to avoid the engines hitting first. Or maybe even convert it into a tail dragger...4 engines at that angle of attack ought to make for some fun STO characteristics. " Opinions?
Posted on: 3/27/2007 7:49 AM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5623487
Dragonfly
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2585632&cp I just picked up one of these, an R/C Ornithopter, of sorts. I found a video of it on line - Looks good. Removing it from the box was the biggest challenge. I charged it up, and it seems to function properly. Too windy to fly today.
Posted on: 3/11/2007 2:03 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5544866
RE: becoming a pilot
If you are 16 or 17, check out ROTC, or the Federal Academies. USMMA Kings Point NY 1953
Posted on: 2/27/2007 8:43 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5485807
RE: FAA Notice of Proposed Rule Making
After I retired I took a job as an Air Carrier Inspector, GS-13, NY area airports.It was located in Valley Stream, Nassau Co. NY in 1987. I liked it. I was over-qualified, and got along fine with the group of inspectors. They were a likeable bunch of pro's, mostly retired USAF types. Unfortunately, my wife came down with a serious illness,and i had to resign ofter just 3 months. It's worth a look into, IMO. I was 57, and could have retired at 62. Excellent fringe benefits, and retirement plan. I scared a few of the TWA Management check pilots when I popped into the cafeteria in Hangar 12 at JFK, wearing my Inspector's badge. They hired very Junior pilots, not for their qualifications, but for being very thankful "YES men". [:)]
Posted on: 2/15/2007 3:01 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5423305
RE: How to make a career out of it?
In my lifetime carreer (1953-1987) it was the PAY that made the job good . My pay scale with TWA in 1986 flying the L-1011 was $130/hr. The PAY translated to prestige, the good life, respect, etc.. It was the PAY that attracted the Navy and Air Force pilots out of the service. This was in a regulated industry. The CAB determined routes and fares, the FAA enforced the regulations and ensured pilot proficiency, with check airmen, etc.. The CAB ensured that fares were equitable, and it mandated service to smaller, less glamerous cities. Routes were granted, the public was served well. Many industries are regulated. The Railroads and the Merchant Marine, and then the Airlines. Then came "De-Reg". Chaos. Fares made no sense at all, PAX had to fly to "Hubs" to go anywhere. Connection times were un-realistically short. This concept was deemed necessary by managements in order to survive. Read "DILBERT" in the comics section. Then came the Corporate Raiders, and a myriad of smaller companies appeared, forming "airlines" with a few old aircraft, etc... Chaos ensuded.[:@]
Posted on: 2/3/2007 1:33 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5365384
RE: How to make a career out of it?
What a chicken job I was stuck in for 34 years, 20,000 hours of (sob[:o] PURE HELL! What a sucker I was.[:@]
Posted on: 2/1/2007 11:25 PM by Author "Ed Toner"
in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5358878
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