RE: Question for Yakers
I...HATE...stick on weights.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 3:55 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: NEW QQ BEAST BIPE Announced
I hope Horizon will consider a color scheme that does not include black which is sometimes a problem in warm weather. I would also prefer a one piece cowling.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 9:02 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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Question for Yakers
I have a nose heavy QQ Python. Like a Yak, it has a big round cowl. My prop clears the outside most forward part of the cowl by almost an inch. Remounting the engine 1/2" back would go a long way toward getting the CG where I want it. One of my buds sez moving the prop closer to the cowl will make the prop less effecient. I sez a tractor prop will pull just as well no matter how close to the cowl. So who buys the six pack?
Posted on: 10/25/2009 12:09 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: starting DA100 without choke?
OK thanks apalsson that's what I'll do. Thanks to you also my fellow TOM [;)]
Posted on: 9/19/2009 3:48 AM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: starting DA100 without choke?
Yes I can apalsson, never seen it done but why not? Thanks guys! Is there any reason not to remove the arm with the big hole attached to the choke shaft with a philips head bolt? Don't people replace it with a nylon nose gear tiller arm, etc.?
Posted on: 9/18/2009 7:45 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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starting DA100 without choke?
Hi guys, I've installed my DA100 in a Somenizi Pitts Python that has no opening on the lower cowl. The only access for remote actuation of the choke is from the rear. Looks pretty unlikely given the position of the Walbro choke arms want to be operated up and down. All my previous installations had a large opening on the cowl bottom for muffler exhausts and cooling and I could reach the choke lever through this opening. This plane uses cannisters though. Do you think the full throttle closed (engine cut off) position of the butterfly throttle plate will choke the engine adequatly to start it? Chris in Miami, FL
Posted on: 9/18/2009 4:53 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: CDI Ignition troubleshooting
Contact manufacturer support. Step one is to try a new ignition module. Most mfg or importers will work with you on this. Chris in Miami FL USA
Posted on: 9/6/2009 7:26 AM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Fuel tank pickup line
Thanks Bob; do you use the soft or the firm?
Posted on: 9/5/2009 3:58 AM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Fuel tank pickup line
I emailed new age for price on 50' (minimum order). Thanks Mettalica
Posted on: 9/4/2009 6:30 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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Fuel tank pickup line
Hi guys, I'm replumbing a Du-Bro 32 oz. gas tank while it's between planes. I notice the blue Aerotrend gas tubing on the pick up line is pretty stiff after only one season. Something I've wondered about for awhile but never slowed down to ask is: which gas tubing stays flexible the longest time inside a fuel tank? Chris in Miami
Posted on: 9/4/2009 3:38 AM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Hatch Attachment Without Bolts?
I've used these sucessfully. [link]http://www.hobby-lobby.com/brass-steel_hatch_latch_rc_hardware_596_prd1.htm[/link]
Posted on: 8/9/2009 6:43 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: GreatPlanes Cap 21
It had a high aspect ratio wing that tended to tip stall at much higher than expected airspeeds i.e. the pullout from a loop. Mine went deadstick during a spin, it's last manuver. My opinion is no, get something more modern.
Posted on: 3/16/2009 4:58 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Kimball-Somenzini Python Build Thread
Hi guys, Since my older BME102 is running better than it ever has and it's current mount flys well but is not the thrill it once was I'm gonna pull it out and try it in my Python. It's lighter than a DA100 and probably shakes less than a DA85 so why not? Also in the 35% Carden CAP232 the BME is coming out of are six DS8411s. 188 oz./in. @ 6V. Do you all think these are not enough for the Python? The area of the CAP's ailerons are 133 sq. in. (one DS8411@ has been fine) compared to 150 sq. in. ailerons on the Python. I'm willing to pony up for more powerful servos but it seems like a waste. BTW the CAP is for sale http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=489663 but if it doesn't sell soon the engine and radio's moving in to the Python [:D]
Posted on: 3/14/2009 6:32 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Kimball-Somenzini Python Build Thread
Hi fishdeth, Like you I am just getting around to my Python (had to sell stuff to make room [;)]) Have you guys noticed that the wing spar is about .25" too long on top wing? No biggie, just don't want to trim one if I overlooked something. Chrisinmaimifl
Posted on: 3/1/2009 5:12 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Kimball-Somenzini Python Build Thread
Kcripto, In the last picture do you have a rudder servo mounted in the aft fuselage? Chris in Miami
Posted on: 1/10/2009 5:07 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: 10C prog mix for 2 rudder servos
Thanks Bax I'll do that.
Posted on: 10/27/2008 5:37 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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10C prog mix for 2 rudder servos
From the program mix menu mix 1 I am trying to mix channel 4 to channel 5 for two rudder servos. It's not working. I cannot get rid of the offset. Also switch E continues to operate the second rudder servo on channel 5.
Posted on: 10/26/2008 8:36 AM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: antennae routing - suspected interferance
[quote]But, it all converges near the tail where the ele/rudder servos are[/quote] [quote]os 160 fx glow engine, with a metal pushrod[/quote] I suggest you temporarily run the antenna [b]straight[/b] back outside on the bottom (even if it must trail behind; this is temporary) and replace the metal throttle pushrod with CF tube if it is short or ny-rod if it is long. Good luck!
Posted on: 10/11/2008 1:32 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: antennae routing - suspected interferance
I believe twisting the servo extentions into a braid helps also [link]http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/ServoExt.htm[/link]
Posted on: 10/11/2008 1:27 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: WHAT THE #$! fried my berg4L rx
Mr. Mugen, I've been beating the snot out of a Berg 5 Channel in a Blade CP for eight months with no ill effects. The antenna is a strange material but not as brittle as it feels.
Posted on: 9/21/2008 12:09 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Futaba 10C Official Thread: Press release inside!
Mike, Before getting carried away with buying more 6014 Rxs read this thread [link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7908536/tm.htm[/link] Here is the Futaba "fix" for thermal bind failure [link]http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/tm14-manual.pdf[/link] I also used the 64K CAMPAC from my 9Z. The 10C is now installed in a beater test bed ready for flight test. Man after all the struggles programing the 9Z the 10C was a pleasure to work with. Programing so simple even a JR user could do it.
Posted on: 9/21/2008 12:01 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: How do you program dual rate on 12FG? and what is GROUP vs SINGLE?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/futabaowners/
Posted on: 9/17/2008 8:53 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Why not a 12 FG, 12Z and 10C website?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/futabaowners/
Posted on: 9/17/2008 8:52 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7964847

RE: Jr MatchBox
"JR's new MatchBox is an ideal solution to the "matching dilemma," allowing modelers to match servos with precision and flexibility never before possible. Housed in a case about the size of an R610M micro receiver, the MatchBox plugs into any channel of a receiver that is driving more than one servo. Up to four servos can then be plugged into it and independently adjusted, using a simple selector dial and Increase/Decrease buttons on the MatchBox unit itself." from [link]http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=JRPA900[/link]
Posted on: 8/25/2008 4:32 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: *ARF Prices Skyrocketing*
One day soon the owners of Chinese ARF factories will wake up to find they are being underbid by domestic competition from their former clients in Europe and the Americas who are not burdened with fuel cost driven shipping costs.
Posted on: 7/5/2008 8:17 AM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Sports Aviation Corby Starlet ARF
Shubova, a smaller version for a G-38??
Posted on: 6/22/2008 8:23 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7648970

RE: Sports Aviation Corby Starlet ARF
Not yellow but...[link]http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/127533.asp[/link] [link]http://www.chiefaircraft.com/rcmsec/Models/PowerAirplanes/GlobalHobby/CorbyGiant.html[/link]
Posted on: 6/22/2008 2:02 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: HELP My new 34% Extra 300 SUCKS
That's why I use the H9 amp meter for making electronic and/or mechanical adjusments when installing the ganged linkages to optmize for the least binding throughout their travel. What I keep wondering about is the LOW (2mOhm for redundant flight packs@4mOhm per battery) internal impedance of the two Sanyo HR-1950 FAUP five cell NiMH batteries. The advantage is a more constant voltage during periods of high current demands. Got two large 9152s and a coupla 8411s going on here. Maybe there's a price to pay in flight time to be spluting that many ma I don't know HOW much during IMAC stuff. I have an old NiMH specific fast charger I'll use next time I fly after two flights. It shows in mah how much the pack was recharged. I'd replace with 2700 Series Sanyo 'A' Receiver packs with higher (20 mOhm, or an acceptable 10 mOhm when used redundantly) internal resistance but "The Military has reserved all production and available inventory on these cells... as of 05/05/08 none are currently available". Hoorah.
Posted on: 6/17/2008 3:21 AM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: HELP My new 34% Extra 300 SUCKS
Yes RCpilot I give NiMH packs a 20 hour "formation" charge and several normal Alpha 4 cycles prior to flying them. These packs have the lowest internal impedance of any NiMH batteries I've ever used.
Posted on: 6/15/2008 9:18 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: HELP My new 34% Extra 300 SUCKS
rcairflr, how long do you engage the meter load when you check your batteries?
Posted on: 6/15/2008 8:23 PM by Author "IMAC781" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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