RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
[quote]ORIGINAL: diamondave wcurtis i know its not your fault, but you can keep it in the back of your mind theres at least 1 complaint about bax global, hopefully they are better in other cities or something, honestly i wasnt going to work on it tonight or tomorrow, but i wanted to take it out of th ebox and look at it, i want it under my roof, and [b]i really wanted to take it out of the box and look at it!!![/b] [/quote] My expericene with Bax was just the opposite. They called me on my cell telling me they were going to be at my house in 20 minutes and I asked them to leave the boxes on the front porch since I couldn't leave work at that moment, and they said they would. I was able to get away for lunch and when I got home the (massive pile [:)]) of boxes was waiting on the porch. My guess is every location is only as good as the people at that location.
Posted on: 12/11/2008 1:32 AM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
[quote]ORIGINAL: EXTREME FLIGHT I prefer the 5" Ultimate style spinner from Tru-Turn. [/quote] Thanks Chris!
Posted on: 11/24/2008 8:51 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
What size and shape of spinners are you using? I searched the thread and found one reference to a 5" spinner... TIA!
Posted on: 11/24/2008 1:42 AM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
I am going to order my MTW RE2 pipes from DA tomorrow and I want to double check that 50mm drop headers are what I need... Is this right? TIA!
Posted on: 11/14/2008 2:31 AM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Hangar 9 1/4 Scale Piper Cub ARF???
Thanks Fred! Using a rx per float certainly keeps the wiring down to a minimum. It's cool, but expensive. [:@] I'll bet that the batteries, one per float, gave you enough weight to attain the proper CG w/out additional weight...
Posted on: 10/13/2008 11:26 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8046875

RE: Hangar 9 1/4 Scale Piper Cub ARF???
Thanks for the reply. Do you have a pics of your setup? Using a second rx for the floats is a cool idea. I would also like to see how you rigged the rudder retracts. TIA!
Posted on: 10/12/2008 2:22 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8042061

RE: Hangar 9 1/4 Scale Piper Cub ARF???
[quote]ORIGINAL: fsheplavy Photo of my J3 on floats in flight Its performance is fantastic. Fred [/quote] Did you have any issues when assembling the floats? I have been assembling mine and many of the measurements for the brace wires are off a little from the manual...
Posted on: 10/11/2008 1:05 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: fiesler storch
I would be interested! Storch's are too cool!
Posted on: 10/3/2008 3:36 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8015828

RE: Hanger 9 J3 Cub PNP, Anyone Flying?
Which one? The 40 size or the 1/4 scale?
Posted on: 9/25/2008 4:03 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7990167

RE: Should I switch to Futaba?
Buy what you like and can afford. Testing has proven that both JR/Spektrum DSM2 and Futata FASST are very imune to 2.4 Ghz noise. The technical differences between the two are mostly philosophic and of little practical consequence. I like Futaba and have a 12z/TM-14, and my friend has the DX-7 and x9303 and neither of us could be happier.
Posted on: 8/5/2008 12:42 AM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Man arrested for "shooting down" RC Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: LeeHop Our field is blessed with the best farmer neighbor you could ever have. He never minds if you have to go into his field to retrieve a crash he has even invited us to pick some broccoli when he was growing it a few years ago. We invite him to our club picnic every year. They just don't come any better than this :-) [link=http://www.portlandrcflyingclub.org/]Portland (Oregon) Barnstormers[/link] [/quote] Nice field. Here is an arial shot of your field I think! [8|] At least it looks right from the map I found on your club site...
Posted on: 7/25/2008 3:06 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7771486

RE: Hangar 9 1/4 Scale Piper Cub ARF???
[quote]ORIGINAL: EdChristian I first removed the 4 cowl screws. Next I removed the 2 muffler screws. Be careful getting the muffler out as there is a gasket on the muffler. It is kind of tight getting it out of the hole in the cowling, but it will come. Next remove the 2 screws on the carburator. Again use caution when removing it. Then the cowl should come off. Good Luck Ed [/quote] This is what I did. Getting the muffler out from under the cowl can be a little tricky. You need to wiggle it around until it drops out. On the other side you only need to remove the velocity stack from the carb to remove the cowl. I removed the stack and put the bolts back to hold the carb on while removing the cowl and making the changes/fixes that I made...
Posted on: 7/17/2008 4:57 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7741959

RE: Hangar 9 1/4 Scale Piper Cub ARF???
[quote]ORIGINAL: EdChristian GalenB The 'D' surface is the surface behind the label. So if you can see in the cowl you should not be able to see the label on the Electronic Iginition. Ed [/quote] Okay I went and looked again and I can see the label in my ignition battery. I guess this means it's installed backwards... [8|]
Posted on: 7/17/2008 4:53 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7741940

RE: Hangar 9 1/4 Scale Piper Cub ARF???
[quote]ORIGINAL: sj3cub GalenB, Who did you purchase your floats from if you do not mind be asking. I have mine on order through my local hobby shop. I am just curious if you got them direct from Horizion, or through your local hobby shop. It sounded like to me that horizion had already shipped all the floats that they had in stock to all the distributors and hobby shops over two weeks ago
Posted on: 7/17/2008 4:47 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Bench Top Drill Press
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ih82crash I bought a Ryobi from Home Depot. Price was right and it works great. [/quote] Same here! The drill press has been fantastic. The Ryobi band saw not so much...[:@]
Posted on: 7/16/2008 7:01 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 12FG and Z.....vs...14Z
[quote]ORIGINAL: summerwind don't get me wrong, the 12FG is a good radio, but don't think for a minute that you would not be happier with a 12Z as it does things that'll make you want to sleep with it at night.......it's that sweet [/quote] I do love my 12z, but I'm not sure I would go as far as to sleep with mine![:)] Although I have been known to exclaim whilst programming something and discovering something new: "Sweet! I love this radio!" [:D][:)]
Posted on: 7/16/2008 6:53 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7738435

RE: Hangar 9 1/4 Scale Piper Cub ARF???
[quote]ORIGINAL: EdChristian I talked to Jeff at Horizon Hobby tech support last night and he wants me trying to turn the Electronic Ignition Module around so the label is facing the firewall and Side "D" is facing the engine crankcase. So I will try that and see what happens. Still wondering if anyone else has had the cowl off of the PNP and how the module was mounted. Thanks Ed [/quote] I've had the cowl off of my PnP to replace a missing motor mount and to remove that bulky Y-connector that is in the fuel line. I also replaced the yellow fuel line and installed a fuel filter whilst I was in there... While I had the cowl off I noticed that the ignition was hard mounted to the firewall, but did not notice its orientation. My cowl is currently on how will I know if the D side is away from the firewall? BTW my floats arrived today. They sure are pretty!
Posted on: 7/16/2008 6:48 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7738421

RE: 12FG and Z.....vs...14Z
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bozarth On a shallow note, the 12FG feels like a sport valued transmitter. I love the way my 9ZAW feels (heavier, better gimbals) compared my FG. [/quote] I really appreciate how much lighter my 12z is over my 9z. My 9z on a tray can cause neck pains really quickly! [:)]
Posted on: 7/15/2008 2:51 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7733942

RE: 12FG and Z.....vs...14Z
[quote]ORIGINAL: beto9 Also... what is "MPDX-1 Multi-Proportional system decoder".... PLEASE! [/quote] The MPDX-1 is an expansion device that can be connected to the R5114DPS or 6014FS rx that increases the number of channels by 8. You can attach two MPDX-1 devices for twice the expansion. The expanded channels are fully proportional and can be programmed just like any normal channel. Here is a link: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLZH6&P=7
Posted on: 7/15/2008 2:49 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7733933

RE: 12FG and Z.....vs...14Z
The one issue that comes to my mind is does the 12FG support the MPDX-1 Multi-Proportional System Decoder? Since you are flying jets the extra virtual channels may be of interest... Futaba's feature comparison can be found here: http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/feature-compare.html I chose the 12z over the 12FG primarly because I wanted LiIon batteries, better gimbals, compact flash memory, and a tx case. I never considered the 14MZ because of the cost... I also think the 12z programming is about the same as the 14MZ and both offer features above and beyond the 12FG.
Posted on: 7/14/2008 4:11 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7730216

RE: 2.4 Ghz - Failure rate comparaison between manufacturers
[quote]ORIGINAL: DrDiscus I heard the Futaba system has a problem. The manufacturer blames the 2.7 volt signal pulse, since msot eq uses 3.0 volts. So the servos must be Futaba. To me...I hear scuttlebut that Futaba don't work, and contrary to the Spektrum. JR I hear nothing. Normally I'd buy a JR. I'm not that wealthy. So my conclusion is to go with Spektrum. My question, is the talk about Futaba bull, that IT really is rock solid with all Futaba equipment? Or does Futaba need to rethink the Fasst electronics, or start over? [/quote] I've been using FASST for months w/out any problems at all. I personally think FASST is better, but there is nothing wrong with JR/Spektrum so buy the one you like, or can afford, and go fly. As far as scuttlebut about JR/Spektrum problems, there have been several and they have been discussed ad nauseam on this site...
Posted on: 7/11/2008 2:37 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7719425

RE: Faast minimun voltage
My own testing showed that the servos stopped working before the rx shutdown due to low voltage. I don't know at what voltage this occurred, but it proved to me that the rx will not be the weak link in a low voltage situation.
Posted on: 7/10/2008 1:35 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7715260

RE: where to buy webra .32 or .36
Extreme Flight RC sells the Webra .36. Give Chris a call www.extremeflightrc.com
Posted on: 7/7/2008 2:01 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7703298

RE: Futaba 6014 receiver heat issue
I wonder if anyone has done a similar heat it up until failure test on Specktrum/JR? Since the Futaba failure is likely caused by a component in the receiver there may be an similar heat intolerant componted in any (all?) 2.4 receivers... Since this is new tech we need to learn the new rules...
Posted on: 7/7/2008 1:50 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7703253

RE: Just Engines (JEN) .37 with Purple pipe
I guess no one is using this engine. I decided to get one so I'll report what I learn...
Posted on: 7/2/2008 1:30 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7686081

RE: extreme outlaw arf
I had that problem on the two that I am assembling... My solution was to epoxy the aft 3/4 of the fin length, and use masking tape stretched across from wing tip to wing tip and T-pins to secure the back. Once the back was secure I pushed the front down to have firm contact with the sheeting and used thin CA to attach the front 1/4. The CA held and the epoxy set up and so far so good. The fins are straight and seem secure. First flights will be next week so we'll soon know how durable the CA will be...
Posted on: 7/1/2008 7:13 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7683207

RE: Just Engines (JEN) .37 with Purple pipe
The $161 (actully $174 delivered) includes the pipe. The TT .36 with a Macs pipe is $141 so they JEN is only a little more expensive that the TT...
Posted on: 6/26/2008 5:02 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7664721

RE: OUTLAW from EXTREME FLIGHT
My Outlaw has a sheet of something in the bag with the decals that I cannot identify its purpose. It can best be described as white with a diamond pattern embossed? into it. Does anyone know what this is? I don't recall seeing it mentioned in the instructions, but maybe I missed it... (I've already been shown to be a not to thorough reader...[;)])
Posted on: 6/26/2008 1:16 AM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7662290

RE: OUTLAW from EXTREME FLIGHT
Doh! I was just coming back to edit my previous post because I found the notes about ringed and ABC once I had some time to read it more carefully...
Posted on: 6/25/2008 2:26 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7659865

RE: OUTLAW from EXTREME FLIGHT
[quote]ORIGINAL: Strykaas Are you talking about the ringed .37 or the ABC one ? [/quote] As far as I can tell it's an ABC engine. I cannot find any reference to a ringed engine... http://www.justengines.unseen.org/acatalog/Jen.html
Posted on: 6/25/2008 12:51 PM by Author "GalenB" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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