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RC Plane 2 for IPad
Most times I am out flying someone stops by and asks where they can "get one of those planes". After I suggest that they start out with a flight sim they glaze over. Now I have an iPad with Rc Plane 2 on it and I can let them fly right then and there. For a free or nearly free app it has great capability. I highly recommend it to anyone with an iPad especially for sharing with potential pilots.
Posted on: 8/19/2012 2:17 PM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11198666
RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
Figured I would bump this back to the active page for those looking for a good first build project.
Posted on: 8/19/2012 9:55 AM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11198686
RE: What Kind of Foam to Carve
The denser foams are easier to work with but they are heavier. All depends on your needs. EPS is the lightest and can be cut and shaped with a variety of tools. It is soft though and needs seinforcement. Many people use depron for the structure and fill in with EPS. You should test out a few of the locally available foams. RCFOAM has a density chart on their website.
Posted on: 8/19/2012 9:48 AM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11198677
RE: CA Hinges Okay To Use On EPP?
Just use foam safe thin CA and you are set. Be sure that the CA is foam safe. Check it three times to be sure and test it on scrap foam first. If you get the wrong CA it will mess the foam up in a hurry.
Posted on: 8/19/2012 9:41 AM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11198668
RE: flybar help
Exceed-RC makes it. I bought mine off of X-heli.com. not a bad deal. One other question though, on X-heli none of the falcon 40 models have the battery compartment like the one above. They are all underneath the canopy. Is that a problem?
Posted on: 8/13/2012 11:15 AM by Author "Colton_Fisher"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11191768
RE: flybar help
okay so just a recap, the flybar needs to be parallel to the cage and rotors. Thanks for the help!
Posted on: 8/11/2012 7:09 PM by Author "Colton_Fisher"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11189868
RE: flybar help
the cage being what? where the actual bar goes in? if that is it then they pretty much need to be parallel to the rotors?
Posted on: 8/10/2012 3:16 PM by Author "Colton_Fisher"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11188635
flybar help
I did not configure my controller right and my new falcon 40 crashed hard. Both rotors broke and by flybar paddles were twisted. Is there an optimal angle for the flybar paddles to be at?
Posted on: 8/9/2012 7:41 PM by Author "Colton_Fisher"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11187685
RE: i need swashplate help!
okay thanks for that!
Posted on: 6/7/2012 8:16 AM by Author "Colton_Fisher"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11109993
i need swashplate help!
I am about to order the Exceed Falcon 40, it comees with this: http://www.xheli.com/50h01-02.html is the swashplate a replacement for this? If so should i learn to fly the helicopter well with the rotor head ring THEN upgrade to a swashplate?
Posted on: 6/5/2012 9:27 AM by Author "Colton_Fisher"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11107310
RE: Giant Model Products Introduces a 50cc GeeBee R3 ARF
Here are the new gas engines from DLE and DA, should be available for this summer: - DLE 35R - DLE 55R - DLE 60 twin - DA35 - DA100 twin inline - DA70 twin Regarding DLE 35R and DLE 55R, main changes are a new spark orientation (to the back) and the muffler connected to the back of the cylinder. Putting some weight inside the spinner should be possible. The most important is to add a limited weight (no more than ~10oz) and keeping a good balance. In fishing hobby shops, we can find some cylindrical lead with a hole in the center (called "carp" or "watch" leads).
Posted on: 5/14/2012 3:49 PM by Author "Fisher SEA"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11080694
RE: Giant Model Products Introduces a 50cc GeeBee R3 ARF
Oops... I mean some lead "inside" the spinner ! [:D][:D][:D]
Posted on: 5/10/2012 2:00 AM by Author "Fisher SEA"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11075416
RE: Giant Model Products Introduces a 50cc GeeBee R3 ARF
Grossy, this is an interesting coment. I was also thinking to put a 50cc twin gas engine, why not the new DLE-60 ? [8|] I'm using Lipo packs only (still fighting against the weight ! [>:]) Positioning some lead on the spinner should allow to have a very limited additional weight. Regarding Robart gears, any news ?
Posted on: 5/10/2012 1:18 AM by Author "Fisher SEA"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11075399
RE: Giant Model Products Introduces a 50cc GeeBee R3 ARF
Hello, I'm following this thread with a lot of interest (I'm a GeeBee lover!). I should order a 50cc version when restocking on GMP web site. As I understood, a lot of weight is needed on the nose of the plane for a correct centring. Like a lot of modelers, I don't like to add weight on my planes...[:'(] So, the solution is to put a heavy monster engine. It's a bit disappointing to install a 80cc engine on a 81" plane...![:o] Is there someone of you who has put a 50cc engine with some additional weight ? If yes, how many weight has been necessary for a correct centring ? Thank you for your response,
Posted on: 5/7/2012 2:43 AM by Author "Fisher SEA"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11071166
RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
Critter, Bashed up again? Last time I checked the thread you were sidelined with a broken something or other. I hope this accident streak does not get any more serious. I just finished building a Phlatprinter III. My first 3 axes CNC cutter. Not cheap but far more affordable than anything else on the market. Thanks for keeping this forum alive. I still think this is the one of the best designs ever! I need to build a new SO and get back to flying fun! For the folks who have not seen the original here is a photo of the first one I made a few years back.
Posted on: 7/8/2011 9:06 PM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10612846
The invention of helecopter
http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/rotorcraft/10023-birth-bell-helicopter.html#post97803 A link to some interesting stuff notice how in the 1930s there were full control modle helecopters
Posted on: 4/19/2011 5:46 PM by Author "Joseph Fisher"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10473194
RE: Pulse Jet engine in airplane
Well I have never seen a model turbo jet. I have worked on full scale turbo jets and I know on the out side they do not litterly glow bright cheery red. I looked at other pulse jet R/C airplanes on Utube and they were all mounted out side of the airplane. I think these guys have done something special to fly a model with the pulse jet engine enclosed and I wonder how they did it.
Posted on: 4/10/2011 7:40 AM by Author "Joseph Fisher"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10454161
RE: Pulse Jet engine in airplane
Forums R/C Uinverse Airplane Member Airplane Videos 04/08/11 F104 Starfighter .
Posted on: 4/9/2011 2:51 PM by Author "Joseph Fisher"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10453142
RE: Pulse Jet engine in airplane
The video is at the top of the discoutions list.
Posted on: 4/9/2011 1:27 PM by Author "Joseph Fisher"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10453022
Pulse Jet engine in airplane
In the 1960's I got a Tiger jet and I got it started once. I used to know people that flew Dinajets. Those things would glow red hot and it was consitered imposible to enclose them inside of an airplane. Now there is a Video of a radio control F104 with a pulse jet. My question is what is the airplane made out of that it can stand the heet?
Posted on: 4/9/2011 7:59 AM by Author "Joseph Fisher"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10452562
New Parkzone F-27Q
Ugliest plane ever from Parkzone! [:)] www.parkzone.com/
Posted on: 4/2/2011 12:38 PM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10438311
RE: wanting to pump an regulate my saito 100 twin
I use an FA100 and a Perry pump http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDG59&P=ML This pump runs with crank case pulses. I drilled a presure tap hole in the back case and conect the pulse line to it. Leave the crank case drain just like it is. The pump draws the fuel from the tank flop tube thrugh the filter. The pump out put goes to a "T" one branch of the "T" returns to the tank the other branch to the carbrator. This setup suplys a stedy supply of fuel right to the carb inlet with a small amount of pressure. Your two cylender would have the same crank case pulses
Posted on: 1/19/2011 5:23 PM by Author "Joseph Fisher"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10274930
RE: Parkzone F-22 Raptor
Still flying my two Strykers and two profile F-22s. I am more convinced than ever that the F-22 would lend itself to a Stryker type of pre-molded construction. The flight characteristics of the F-22 are fantastic no matter what design you choose and the ability to provide a full body fuselage for $20 is still an unbelievable value. Just like the Stryker, builders could set it up as a slope soarer. Going with a mid engine design keeps the price down. If Parkzone goes with a ducted fan version they need to work on the fan to make sure that it isn't a whiney noise maker. Get back to your roots PZ and roll out a new full fuse F-22 fighter to take on the Stryker!
Posted on: 9/26/2010 12:50 PM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10028165
RE: Don't need no stinkin' after run oil!
I put a peace of tubing on the breather stick the other end of the tube in the after run oil (Marval and Dextron) turn the engine over by hand and the oil is sucked into the crank case. Then remove the tube and flip the prop as if to start a few times. Then hange up the airplane nose down.
Posted on: 9/9/2010 3:20 PM by Author "Joseph Fisher"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9990929
RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
Orvie6, Those are some sweet builds! Congratulations on your successful flights. Well to get really off topic, my son cleaned out his bank account and purchased an HPI Savage Flux Brushless 4x4 truck. That thing is wild. Two 5000 MiAH 3 cell LiPo batteries pulling over 100 amps. It will hit 60 mph and do standing back flips. It will not stay in the air very long but it does fly for 20 to 30 feet at a time. Orvie6's builds are inspiring me to start on another SO build. Cheers,
Posted on: 4/17/2010 4:07 PM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9668190
RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
Pretty cool stuff. Might have to look closer at FPV in the future. What setup were you using for the FPV?
Posted on: 4/3/2010 12:10 PM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9634242
RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
BJ64, I assume that the video did a reasonable job of displaying the capabilities of this plane. Sorry that it did not include shots of the plane in the air. I also kept the plane fairly low to the ground but it has an unlimited ceiling.
Posted on: 3/29/2010 11:46 AM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9621081
RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
OK I have finaly reposted a couple of airial videos of the SO What in action. Quality is not that good as they are 4 years old but you should be able to get a sense of how nimble this plane is and how fun it is to fly. Much of the video was taken while flying below 20' and quite a bit was from under 4'. Starting around 2:30 you will see loops ending right where they started. Hope this helps. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yfk4dmaDF0
Posted on: 3/28/2010 3:25 PM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9618804
RE: Here's a Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! Cool Looking Plane Too...
Henry, Just check this site out. He has a lot of good ideas. Looks like he went with two motors on the latest version. http://www.rcpowers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3351
Posted on: 3/27/2010 12:23 PM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9616041
RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
Hey gents I just ran across another thread discussing how to cut depron foam and one fellow mentioned a small hotwire unit available through HobbyLobby (the craft store) I just got one for $39 with free shipping and it works great for cutting small parts! It comes with several extra pieces of nicrom wire and plugs into the wall or can be run from 4 D cell batteries. The batteries they included were leaking so i tossed them. Even at that it is a great buy. It cuts EPS like butter too for shaping fuselages or just about any other piece other than a wing foil. Cheers, http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/foam-cutter-crafting-tool-758342/[image][/image]
Posted on: 3/13/2010 11:24 AM by Author "Fisher"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9577778
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