RE: Reflex Vista Frustrations Solved
I have the Futaba 10C. I switched from a JR. I am interested in your "cheap way out".
Posted on: 4/26/2009 10:33 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8716269

RE: Reflex Vista Frustrations Solved
I see what you mean. All my links are now useless. I need to upgrade my Reflex. I bought a new radio, and now I can't even find the correct cord in stock anywhere. I love the sim, but this continues to be frustrating!
Posted on: 4/25/2009 7:12 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8714995

RE: Rudder to Aileron P-Mix on 7C
Thanks Bax! I had the stick movement correct. It sounds like you can't use the flaperon function and have Rudder to Aileron mix on just one P-Mix. It sounds like it would require two P-Mixes, one for channel 1 and one for channel 6. Is this correct? I don't think my friend is going to want to do that, but at least we will know.
Posted on: 3/23/2009 2:35 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8607899

Rudder to Aileron P-Mix on 7C
Hi Everyone! A friend of mine has the Latest 2.4MHz, 7C. I am a 10C owner, so I thought that setting up P-Mixes for the 7C would be easy, but I have been defeated. His Funtana X was tucking to the belly with rudder input, so I programmed a linear P-Mix to take out the tummy tuck. It was very easy. We then noticed that with right rudder, the plane tried to roll left. I set up a linear P-Mix to take care of this. Channel 4 was the master, and channel 1 was the slave. I figured that the flaperon mix should cause channel 6 to follow channel one, which is slaved to channel 4. Flaperon and flap trim were enabled. Only one aileron would move with rudder input. On my 10C there is a link function to get the slave channels to follow the master channel input, but I see nothing like this on the 7C. I see on page 53 of the manual where they give an example on how to set up the Rudder to Aileron mix, and I have this set up the same way, except the manual is not explicit as to whether this will work for a dual aileron setup as well as a single aileron setup. The other part that is not clear is that it only shows one rate at 25%, where, obviously, there would be a rate for right rudder as well as left rudder. We have elevator to flap mix enabled as well, but it doesn't seem to change anything whether it is enabled or not; not that it should. I can't imagine it matters, but we are using a 6 channel receiver. What am I missing? Thanks in advance for your help!!!
Posted on: 3/22/2009 5:48 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8604486

RE: Zenoah problems!!!!!
Don't worry about heating the shrink wrap, the cells handle that heat very well. Enjoy your G20!
Posted on: 2/1/2009 4:00 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8427117

RE: Zenoah problems!!!!!
All designers have a little fudge factor designed into their circuits. If the ignition is still firing on a 4.8 Volt pack, I wouldn't sweat it too much. Most ignition regulators that I have seen are set at 5.2 Volts. On ignitions, more voltage is not really better. The spark probably won't be any stronger than on the 4.8Volt pack, and your run time will drop. The extra voltage is just dissipated as heat. Heat is not good. I will also make a statement that is not going to make me popular with all the battery builders out there, but I used to work in the battery industry and train people in assembling battery packs. I know people want the best for their equipment and that is why they solder together their own cells. The worst thing you can do is solder cells together. People will want to fire away at me that soldering gives better tab contact, better current transfer, etc, ect, but the potential internal damage to the cells is not worth the risks to yourself, your model, your fellow flyers, your home, etc, etc. Resistance welding is really the only recommended way to go. I hope this helps.
Posted on: 2/1/2009 3:23 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8427003

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
Epoxy should work fine, however, some make the mistake of not getting the mesh fully saturated with the epoxy, or they put the epoxy on over old epoxy. If there is already epoxy on the wood, you should get it off before applying glass cloth. You can easly remove the epoxy by heating it with a heat gun. You will know when it is ready, as the epoxy will just crumble away with a stiff brush. Be careful to protect surrounding area's, as you can weaken other glue joints or damage covering. Once you have the epoxy off, scuff the wood up with some course sand paper and apply your epoxy and glass cloth. I don't know about others, but I like 30 minute to 1 hour epoxy for this. It gives me more work time and seams a little more fluid for soaking into the wood. Use a good epoxy, like Z-Poxy also. It doesn't pay to scrimp here. One last note, in my opinion it is bad practice to use finishing epoxy in structural locations. It sands great, but is harder and less forgiving of impact and vibration.
Posted on: 1/13/2009 7:52 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8352828

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
Cold air equals more oxygen molecules, more oxygen molecules requires more gas. Yup, probably lean!
Posted on: 1/12/2009 7:48 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8348673

RE: BCMAEngines
Yes, tune it with the cowl on. On the P-47, that dummy engine works great as a baffle. Just cut out the jugs that will allow the BCMA cylinder to get air. You won't have issues with air disturbances. I suspect the Mustang won't have the same issues, as the carb is hanging in the free air. Just try to make sure that the diaphragm port either faces away from the oncoming air or run a tube toward the back of the engine.
Posted on: 1/6/2009 6:47 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8326923

RE: BCMAEngines
IB Bucks P-47 Rocks! It is fast, easy to start, never an issue. I may have mentioned earlier that another guy has the H9 P-51 with the Saito 100 in it. It is a very impressive airplane also, but head to head, the BCMA powered P-47 is faster and out turns the P-51 easily. It will be interesting to hear what your P-51 does with the same power plant.
Posted on: 1/6/2009 7:45 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8324836

RE: BCMAEngines
Your install looks good. It is possible for the close proximity of the cylinder head to the ignition, to cause heat problems. I have seen installations like yours, and am unaware of any reported difficulties. I know that IB Buck would be helpful to you, but I am afraid he may be unavailable for a while due to the recent loss of his dad.
Posted on: 1/5/2009 10:12 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8323709

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
Thanks for the tips on High Alpha! I only have about 20 flights on her, and as I mentioned, I had engine popping problems until about 6 flights ago when I changed the radio out. Maybe the confidence will be there soon for trying more high alpha stuff. I am really enjoying the knife edge flight, spins, cuban 8's, etc. I would like to try to learn the IMAC basic sequence and see where that takes me. Kenrico, sorry to hear about your field. I sympathize with you! Our club was without a home for about 2 decades. 3 years ago we had the good fortune of getting a long term lease on a closed landfill. We love the site, and the city likes having us there. Best of luck in your search for a new home! I too have my eye on another WH plane. I would love one of the Ultimates. I have to sell my Multiplex EVO 9 before that happens. With the economy the way it is, that may take a while.[:@] By the way, your plane and Honduras are beautiful!
Posted on: 10/15/2008 7:57 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8050687

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
I am having a blast with mine. I just upgraded my radio to a Futaba 10C, 2.4 GHz. I was getting popping from the engine that I just couldn't get away from. It was present in another plane I had, as well. I changed to 2.4, and my Brison run's smooth as silk now. Starting to ring it out and have fun. That high alpha stuff eludes me though. Maybe I am not tail heavy enough. If anyone has any tips I would appreciate it. Hovering this bird is easy, but instability is a problem for me when not totally verticle.
Posted on: 10/14/2008 10:33 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8049890

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
I wouldn't put this on Tom. I think that Tom has to have a general expectation of skill when someone is interested in buying something like this, regardless of what they tell someone about their building skills. I have built much smaller ARF's that were a lot more difficult than this one.
Posted on: 9/30/2008 3:02 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8005729

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
I feel your frustration, but fear that you may regret some of the remarks you are making. When you get into this class of aircraft, time and experience, I feel, are a must. I am not sure what changes there may have been with your plane, as my instructions were to line the engine up with the center of the cowl ring, with the cowl installed. Any changes from one plane to the next are not a lack of consistency, but a desire on Tom's part to provide us with the best planes available. When I had a manufacturing flaw in my cowl, I couldn't mount my engine. In my case, I contacted Tom and he had a new cowl delivered to me in just a couple days. Tom acted quickly and earned my respect, and likely another future purchase. Again, I feel your frustration, but work with Tom and let him show you why he has such a loyal following. Andy
Posted on: 9/29/2008 10:34 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8003906

RE: BCMAEngines
Hey Guy's! I suppose it won't be long and this thread will fade into the past; and I suppose it has already started. I had a good time here, learning and helping others learn about gas engines, specifically the SPE engines. Adam has tied up the lose ends by giving us a place to turn for warranty work and parts. I know of a few companies that either didn't or were not able to do this when they closed up. I found myself in a little bit of a bind, as a few weeks ago, I had a prop strike with my BCMA SPE 40, that ended up with a broken crankshaft. Due to many factories having to shut down due to the Olympics, many of the parts we need to keep our engines running are not readily available at the moment, even from the suppliers that Adam pointed us to. I was directed to another company, by another friend, who had some of the parts, but not all of them. To my surprise, this company(Greg) went the extra yards to call around and track the rest of my parts down. In addition, he called me at home to let me know that he found every part and that they had been shipped. His name is Greg Shane, from eFLIGHT STUFF. Here is his website: http://gregshane.web.aplus.net/cart/index.php?categoryID=92 This may be the last help I can offer in this thread. Thanks so much to those that have helped me here! Andy
Posted on: 9/22/2008 6:45 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7980469

RE: Multiplex Royal Evo - Good News!
I jumped ship yesterday and bought a Futaba 10C. I will be selling my EVO 9. I am really dissappointed! [:o]
Posted on: 9/21/2008 4:53 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7976397

RE: Multiplex Royal Evo - Good News!
I got tired of waiting for news on the EVO upgrade, so I contacted Multiplex myself, about the upgrade. I bascially got the "what upgrade" answer. Here is a cut and paste from the e-mail: Hello Andy, Thank you for choosing Hitec products. Unfortunately, there is no word of an upgrade from this side. Thank you, XXXX XXXX Sure hated to read this! I really had high hopes that I could finally use my EVO 9 the way it should be able to be used. Starting to seriously consider the competition! Mike, if you are tuned in, can you give us any hope that the EVO 9 will have dual rates and 2.4GHz technology?
Posted on: 9/19/2008 5:03 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7970706

RE: BCMAEngines
Thank you very much Adam! I have learned a lot from you about gassers, and have enjoyed sharing this experience with my fellow BCMA owners. Best of luck to you in the future! God bless your endeavors! Andy
Posted on: 9/12/2008 7:21 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7946092

RE: Multiplex Royal Evo - Good News!
Soooooo! After all these month's, where is the upgrade???[8|] Any info would be great!
Posted on: 8/11/2008 7:38 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7834764

RE: BCMAEngines
Shane, I have seen a healthy crack in a muffler cause oscillations too. Just give it a good look. Good luck!
Posted on: 7/14/2008 10:45 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7731827

RE: BCMAEngines
Your English is fine! Sounds like a cool plane! We haven't heard a lot of news on the MT engines yet. Thanks for the feedback![:)]
Posted on: 7/11/2008 3:53 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7719670

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: LeeHunt Just as well Andys got a sense of humour[:)][:D][;)] Lee [/quote] Thanks Lee! Those guy's don't don't give a guy a break![:)]
Posted on: 7/9/2008 7:14 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7710581

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: pupmeister [quote]ORIGINAL: aaxiss haha I just went back and looked at the picture of your daughter? standing over the tail with the engine running. I have a wuss of a friend that swears that the plane is going to pull him into the prop ROFL. So needless to say he wont stand in front of the stabs ... he insists on holding it from behind which kinda scares me. [/quote] I have a friend at the field with a DA150 on pipes that I have stood in front of the stabs while he ran up the motor, that really scared me and almost knocked me over. When he asked me to hold back his Bill Hempel 50% Edge 540 with a EVO 300 on it I decided to take the wuss option[:D] Cheers Pupmeister [/quote] [X(] The wuss option works![:)]
Posted on: 7/8/2008 7:19 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7706464

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
[:)] Whoops! [X(]
Posted on: 7/7/2008 9:48 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7705078

RE: BCMAEngines
[quote]ORIGINAL: Don ky Hi I just ordered the 42MT. from Adam at BCMA I'm going to be puttting it on the Seagull extra 260 (1.80) size what do youall think of this combo? [/quote] This should be a nice combo. Seagull makes a slightly heavier, more solid bird, so the 42 is ideal by weight. Post pics if the install, if you can.
Posted on: 7/7/2008 7:28 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7702065

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: LeeHunt Well done Flyer, looked wonderful and seemed to fly just like mine!!!!!. Loved the nervous fidget before take off, resettle hat, rub eyes, adjust sunnies,rub eyes agian just to make sure, rub hose good still there? straighten back and away!![:D] good on ya mate![:D][;)] Lee [/quote] [:D] Thanks! Oh, you picked up on that,....[:)][:)][:)] The guy's give me crap
Posted on: 7/7/2008 7:23 AM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7702055

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
Oh, and here is the second flight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2ILmVOObcQ&feature=user
Posted on: 7/6/2008 9:48 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7700747

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
Here is the video from my maiden. Thanks to my buddy Wade, who goes by "I B Buck" on RCU, for his video work! http://www.rcuvideos.com/item/LL7VF2T8ZLM7NGZQ
Posted on: 7/6/2008 9:31 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7700661

RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!
[:o]The weather was bad today!!![:o] No sense trying to get to the field![&o] Just to give credit where credit is due, that picture with a pretty young girl standing over my plane, that is actually my friends daughter, and a fine RC pilot in her own right. My daughter isn't into the planes[:(][:(][:(]. Maybe some day! Anyway, after the run-up, she had pretty good indentations in her legs for a while.[X(]
Posted on: 7/6/2008 9:29 PM by Author "Flyer Freq" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7700654