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RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
That is crazy Scott you were flashing back on Tuesday. Lol [8D] Good to see you guys still here, and yes Ivan I wondered where Brian, Bill, Max and Randy may have ventured to since I didn't see really any posts from them as I skimmed a few back pages to see who was still around. Chuck, glad you are still with the hobby and I bet you can fly better than me now ! Hehe... I'm afraid and wonder if I still could even fly, but time will tell I suppose [;)] I'll be back someday ! Moving to maui at the end of the month and so I'am thinking the weather there may spark me to start back up possibly. Just got to deal with the tradewinds is all, but I remember the wind was my friend, but not so sure right now. Haha [:D] Take care guys [8D]
Posted on: 7/14/2012 11:41 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11155704
RE: are these blades any good for cp pro?
Glad you guys are doing good, and there will be a day I'll be back ! Take care all.... ;)
Posted on: 7/14/2012 11:33 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11155702
RE: are these blades any good for cp pro?
I think you all are a hoot !! [:D] Hope all has been well my friends, haven't posted here since 12/10/2010 and miss the hobby and the great bunch of guys here [;)] Someday I'll be back, just make sure you guys stick around until then ok ?? ! I'll need help to learn how to hover again (Lol) and getting up to date on the new technology... I keep in touch with Dave (Choppersrule) and Eddie (Ol' Baurwin) just because they are on my Facebook and know they are still doing ok, in which I hope is the same for you all also [;)] Take care guys, and like Jpee had once told me, friends don't say goodbye... They say "Until next time"..... [8D]
Posted on: 7/11/2012 10:33 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11152179
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
Any of you boys seen a helicopter around here ?? ! [:D] Wow, I haven't posted since 12/10/2010 and I have to say time sure goes quick ! Haven't done anything RC for a few years now, but just happened to click on the forum here as I saw it on my bookmarks and it flooded me with great memories [;)] One thing I have got to say is that it sure is nice seeing familiar "faces" as I scroll though the back pages of this thread. So great to see most everyone still here and going strong and helping each other out... You guys are an amazing group of guys, and I hope maybe in the near future I can get back into the hobby and hope you all can teach me to fly again and get me up to date with the technology that has surpassed me. Lol [:)] Anyway, just wanted to say hi and hope all is well with everyone... Dave & Eddie are on my Facebook and so I keep in touch with them on a regular basis and know they are still kickin' it and doing well [;)] Take care all.... ~ Jeff
Posted on: 7/11/2012 10:23 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11152173
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]Eddie got a gun... Eddie got a gun... Oh, well... so much for an attempt at relyricing an Aerosmith song... [/b][/quote] Lol... Then something like "Eddie got a gun... Eddie got a gun... Plankers on the run.... What are they gonna dooooo.... They just wanna play tooooo...." Hehe... I remember the issues Eddie had back in the day at the field. [image]http://serve.mysmiley.net/happy/happy0148.gif[/image] [quote][b]BTW - what do I owe you???? Chuck [/b][/quote] How much ya got ?? ! [image]http://serve.mysmiley.net/happy/happy0148.gif[/image] Sorry Chuck, just couldn't resist to poke at ya again there ! [:)] Hoorah ! [8D] [quote][b]I wonder if Jeff stops by to read every now and then? Scott [/b][/quote] Well I just got Phil's PM, and so its been a few months but go figure I happen to snoop in on you guys and I see the message from ya Scott ! [:D] I am doing well thanks, no girlfriend just always gals that are friends ! It seems everyone here is doing well which is good to see. Hope your doing well.... [;)] Ivan is still hardcore out of control, overly obsessed still I see... Lmao ! Which is awesome [;)] I keep a good firm eye on Eddie and Dave (Choppersrule) on Facebook, and keep in contact often. You know I couldn't go on without flipping Eddie some kind of sheeeet, so I poke at him on the otherside [:)] If you or any of the guys happen to have Facebook my profile is private but I'll add ya : http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000541737987 I sold all my RC stuff including my DX7, chargers, batteries, heli's, planes, everything ! Just don't have the time or the funds to pursue it right now. But it is such a passion of mine, that I know one day I'll of course get back into it. Just can't be right now [;)] Maybe in a year or two I am guessing... Either way, I couldn't sit on any stuff and watch it get outdated which doesn't take long in this hobby as you all know ! Lol. At least I will be familiar enough to know what I want and what to go for when I do venture back someday. And if your all still here, I'll also know where to go !! [:D] Its a good feeling seeing most still here and helping each other. An amazing bunch of guys, and an amazing thread........ I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Christmas and New Years..........And make sure Eddie doesn't shoot his eye out eh ?? ! Thanks ! [:)] That includes you to Phil !! [image]http://serve.mysmiley.net/characters/character0006.gif[/image]
Posted on: 12/20/2010 8:30 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10208956
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
Hope everyone had a great 4th of July...! [8D] Crap, I almost forgot my password here on RCU ! LMAO ! [:D] That's not good....! [:)] I haven't flown squat for quite awhile now. That sucks !! Hehe.... But I'll get there again sometime. I love it to much to let it go, and holy crap it took long enough just to hover these damn things, so ya.... No way...! [:)] I haven't read any pages since my last presence here, just to much going on lately. Oh...! I got me a new "friend"... I figure since I'am starting over, I might as well have a young 27 year old hotty to play with ! Haha... [:D] Well, there's actually a few.... But Taira here is my favorite, and is a very sweet person among that. I got to have naughty & nice, and she is both that... I think Randy would be proud ! Lmao...... [:)] Anyway, I hope all is well here with all my friends... I'll be back sometime. Who knows with me ! [:D] Take care, ~ Jeff [;)]
Posted on: 7/5/2010 4:25 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9845300
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote]had a little boo booo with the 250 a few days ago. was out playin in front of the house a few flips and hovering around. on the 2nd pack, i went to do a front flip and she fell righht to the street. yup, forgot to put it in idle up. doh. that was my first time to do that. only damage is a bent flybar so not bad for fallin to the street from aboout 20 ft or so. other than that, no flying from me since saturday. been windy and hot lately. plus been kinda busy of a morning. gonna have to start donating plasma again to fund the battery replacements lol. i wanna feed that scorpy -6 all it can handle..... [/quote] When are ya gonna splat the 600 on some asphalt for the neighbors ?? ! They want bigger................................................... [:)] [quote]What I think is: The tail rotor is pushing the helicopter to the left so to counteract that, the heli needs some right thrust which it gets by leaning to the right. [/quote] Who needs tail rotors anyhow ? [:)] Your stretched Gaui looks sweeeeet ! [8D] I know nothing really about stretching the critters. But did do a small amount of research awhile back for the Logo, but already forgot most of it. I saw glancing back, that you asked about it... [;)] [quote]I think that there are other helicopters that would suit my flying style a bit better. [/quote] Like a Trex 700E.................................................... [:)] [8D] [quote]Jeff, I'm really getting the itch bad. The thing that makes it super hard is that this time of year it's literally light out until 11pm. I can fly without issue until 11pm easy. I just have to charge some bats and get out in the backyard. Damn helicrack!!!! [/quote] That's crazy about your daylight hours Shane. I never realized. I guess you are closer to Alaska... But I'am not to far away from ya either ! I think it gets dark around here about 9:00 p.m. or something ?? I've been having the craving of at least hovering the 500 lately... Its been a LONG time. Lol... But the craving does eat at you. It must be an addiction to the adrenalin or something ! Something the Cubby just won't do.......................... [:D] Phil ! ~ OK.......... Fess up........ How many planks ya got now ??? ! [:)] Bill....???? [:D]
Posted on: 6/11/2010 1:06 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9795605
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]I'm not using much cyclic to keep a stable hover, but the body is still tilted. [/b][/quote] I've heard of some canting there tail rotor to help eliminate the body tilt, but I've never tried it. (don't care) [:D] Dave (Choppersrule) said for him it took care of the left skid low... Or is it right skid low ?? ! [:D] [:)] [quote][b]I'm getting some withdrawl symptoms now that we are getting some nice weather. [/b][/quote] Hey, I thought we agreed to meet up here in the fall...?? ! [:)] I hear ya Shane, nicer weather makes it hard for any pilot. I've just been to busy like yourself to do anything related to the RC stuff, but maybe I'll be able to get some kind of flight in with something someday ! [:)] Now its getting to where I hope I remember how to turn on the DX7.... LMAO... [:D]
Posted on: 6/10/2010 9:40 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9795225
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]Right after this whole thing happened with the heli getting "fried", and I was very upset and stressed, things got even better (better in a sarcastic way)! I opened the door into the wife and my bedroom and to my absolute shock..., here is a live snake right in the middle of the floor (this is no chit friends)! He's not real big at about 12" but he is a damned snake and snakes scare the crap out of me! The snake turns and looks at me then goes for the big closet full of womens shoes (go fugure)! I dived for the snake while scooping up one of the wifes shoes sitting in the floor (go figure) at the same time! In one fell swoop I reached the hidious creature just as he reached the entrance into the closet and whacked him with a womens size-8! I held him down with my make shift weapon affraid to lift the shoe! Finally I summoned the nerve to lift the shoe and whack the poor creature several times until he was dead as dead could be! In all my life I have never seen a snake in my house so this was a shocker, and even worse considering my state of mind from the heli issues! This was no local snake as I have never seen one this color or shape in the NW. It was pale olive green with faint markings on it's back and it had a delta shaped head like a viper! My wife just came back from Mexico a few weeks back and my guess is this little "monster" hitched a ride in one of my wifes bags??? This thing has been hiding out in our room for several weeks which gives me the creeps! Being kind to my wife I have not told her about the snake as I know she wouldn't sleep for weeks worrying about the possibility of more! Even today I am looking around everytime I enter the room! And no..., I don't do drugs and I am not drunk either! I hope my suffering brought you pleasure as you read this story! [/b][/quote] That's crazy Randy ! Yeah I hate snakes also... When I was in Cali my dad would always be slingin' one of them big azz gopher snakes over in my direction when he'd find one, and I'd tell him to QUIT ! LMAO.... I'am just use to these cute little gardner snakes we have here on the Western side of Washington mainly. Have you seen what Oregon snakes are native by chance ? The only one possibly close that you described is this one : [image]http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jeffreymichael2/rubber_boa.jpg?t=1275458238[/image] Its a Rubber Boa native to Oregon, but not sure what parts. Here is the link to the Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife which if you scroll down, it will show you the snakes Oregon offers ya... [:)] [:)] Watch you find out the snake is from Mexico, highly poisonous, and yer jumpin' all over it like its one of the Castle Reps or something...! [:)] [:)] http://www.dfw.state.or.us/species/reptiles/index.asp#snakes Take er easy Randy... Hope things get better for ya partner. [;)] ~ Jeff
Posted on: 6/2/2010 2:03 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9775137
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]Jeff... The sub looks like a boomer. I had to enlarge the picture to see the turtleback, but it's a big one, dunno... When I left the Navy, they were just introducing Ohio class boomers. In fact, we moored at State Pier in New London, across the Thames river from Electric Boat, so we could see the Ohio getting built. Me, I was on a fast attack...lots smaller. Is that anywhere near Bremmerton? Scott [/b][/quote] Scott ~ Yeah I'am not familiar with what a Boomer is really... Lol. [:D] It just looked like a sub, and so if there are different types, then I wouldn't know. [:)] Yes, Bremerton is just South from that location. Its another Naval base of many in Washington. Bangor is where they have most the Subs stationed... Back in 1989 when I joined the Navy after High School I got stationed right close to home on Whidbey Island, Washington... Just North of my grandma's... (Same island)... [:D] Atkron 165 "The Boomers"... An A-6 squadron attached to the USS Nimitz whenever it deploys. Otherwise we were just grounded here on Whidbey. [:D] An older movie called "Flight Of The Intruder" with Danny Glover used our pilots and our birds for the filming of the movie. Kinda cool.... [:D] ~ Jeff
Posted on: 6/2/2010 1:52 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9775124
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]Details on the photos Jeff. That shot of the cruise ship is AWESOME!! [/b][/quote] Ivan ~ Those pictures are from my grandma's house on Whidbey Island looking over Puget Sound East. Another reason I've been busy, is I've also been helping her with things around the house since my grandfather passed away last year. There is always some kind of aircraft (mainly sea-planes) or ships cruising by everytime ya look out it seems ! Aicraft-Carriers, sailboats, etc. etc. The second pic above is a submarine being escorted by 2 other ships beside it, and then 2 Coast Guard boats also escorting. You can see the Google Earth image below that shows where its at. [image]http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jeffreymichael2/Decorated%20images/May302010014.jpg?t=1275350456[/image] [quote][b]prolly when you drive down there and film him lmao........ u might have to go undercover and catch him in the wild though. [/b][/quote] Hey, just a 4 hour drive........................ [:)] I use to live in Beaverton, Oregon for a couple years a long time ago which is near where Randy lives. [:D] [image]http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jeffreymichael2/g3.jpg?t=1275351726[/image] Randy ~ Sorry to hear about the BEC problem. I remember you always were skeptical of Castle stuff way back... I've never had an issue, but then again I hardly fly ! Lol... Hope everything works out for ya. Planks are fun...?? ! [:)] [:)] Shane ~ As I was on Google Earth looking up North a wee bit, I was looking to see if I saw ya waving but couldn't find ya.... [:D] I went down to Texas, and saw Eddie mooning me though...... [:)] That crazy guy ! [:D]
Posted on: 5/31/2010 8:30 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9771977
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]jeff/ randy - i think you need one of these......... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v3xrX5wYAU [/b][/quote] Me likey...! [:D] But when would I find the time to repair the darn thing is all ?? ! [:)] The main reason right now the 500 is safely tucked away... The CPP is ready for flight since its last mishap, but its been now a few weeks since I've flown anything. The poor little P-51 has only been flown 3 times and still hasn't taken flight with the Cubby prop and motor in her also. Eh ! [:)] Nice flying Eddie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Representin' and all.... [8D] [quote][b]It is raining here today. Lots of thunder and lightning [/b][/quote] Hek its been raining here for the past 3 weeks it seems ! I'am actually itching and craving to fly ANYTHING, if the weather would just break ! It actually looks like the rain might be stopping here... I hope I still remember how to even fly the Cub ! [:)] Anybody know when Randy is gonna post a vid of that Big Honkin' heli he now has by chance.......................?? ! [sm=shades_smile.gif] Bill ~ Well looky there....... I'd have to say yer a planker now eh ?? ! [:)] [8D] I told ya it was a lot of fun, and usually predictable... With heli's, I'd have to think that unpredictable is a fitting word. [:D] The planks will always be my 2nd favorite, I just enjoy the stress, and so the heli's will always be for me. [:)] I saved your picture in my archives of RCU friends... Very nice to see who I'am chatting with here, since that is my first picture of you. You look as I suspected, and that is a nice looking respectable gentleman with an RC addiction.... Now ya got to go and spread it to the younger generations eh ?? ! [:)] Hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday weekend. [;)]
Posted on: 5/31/2010 6:58 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9771757
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
Scott ~ We vote you "Nicest Gentleman Of The Year Award"....................... [:D] [;)] [quote][b]jeff - good to hear from ya, now go get us a vid of that 500, p51, cub, or cp pro, somethin damit. [/b][/quote] I know huh ! Its been raining anyway for the past week or so. I finally got today off and so I had to locate that darn battery in the BMW ! I found that its located in the trunk on the passenger side under the cargo tray. The sucker is huge ! [:D] The alternator is a 120 amp gizmo, and so combined with this big battery, I should be able to set something up to use my chargers to charge them batts at the field ? When they installed the amps in the trunk under by the rear speakers topside they have a bass capacitor that reads a digital output of what the battery voltage is at in the car. Since I had the stereo going for about an hour its reading a bit lower than its normal 12.6 v's.... Or 13.3 when the car is running. Kinda cool, since I can see that I'am not draining my battery to low and such. That bass capacitor (I think its called) holds energy so that when the Alpine subs are really pumping, it doesn't put a strain on your battery, alternator, and having issues like the headlights dimming with the bass notes... Lol. It reminds me of my Novak ESC on my Traxxas Bandit and how it also has one of those little capacitors storing energy, so that at moments of energy bursts like full throttle punches, it helps reduce strain on the system and offers better power output. Maybe that's what those tubes are or whatever they are on our ESC for the heli's ?? [:D] Anyhoo, I'll have to contrapt something for charging since everything is all koosh in the trunk then. [:D] [image]http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jeffreymichael2/May302010049.jpg?t=1275277985[/image] Ivan ~ That field is awesome just cause its so HUGE ! Great flips also my friend..... [;)] You do them with ease... [8D]
Posted on: 5/31/2010 12:13 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9770204
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]Hey Guys, Just a quick note to let you all know I'm officially becoming a lurker. Due to some huge projects here at work, coupled with some home reno's and the wifes work schedule getting shifted around my heli's have officially been moved to the back seat for at least the next 4 to 5 months. I'm not leaving the hobby by any means just literally have no time for it for awhile. I'll be lurking and try to keep up on all the adventures. See you all in the fall! Read more: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9343397/anchors_9768328/mpage_145/anchor/tm.htm#9768328#ixzz0pNxIaq92 [/b][/quote] We'll all be here struggling in some form or another..... [:)] I'am about in the same boat as you, and just way to busy for anything RC at the moment. I haven't flown squat for awhile now. Not even the poor ol' little Cubby ! [:D] Fall sounds good to me also, it may be when I'll be more active also. Hopefully we'll both remember how to hover eh ?? ![:D] Cheers Shane... [;)]
Posted on: 5/30/2010 12:56 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9768347
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]well, its official, i hate plankers, or at least the north texas aeromodlers breed. went out to the fly field witht he 450, 500 and 600 to change it up a bit and try to socialize with the other rc'rs a lil bit. first i got out there, realized i forgot my batts, went back to get those, and came back. there was another fellow heli pilot out there so we socialized a bit. he was just breakin some new batts and tunin his skookem fbl unit. he just hovered over in the hover area a little bit messin around. i waited for an opening on the field as i always do, even though they dont extend me the same courtesy. n e who, there was a guy over on the bench on the fly side of the field fiddlin with his plank. he had been startin a few times and tunin it a bit for a good 20 min or so. the previous guy exited the field so i powered up the 450 and started out. they hollard at me and said,, you bout to fly. i was like well ya, they were like, this guy over here is about to fly, you can take your heli to the hover area. that kinda peeved me, but i was like ok, ill oblige, i can warm up a lil with some flips and small circuits or wut ever. so im over in the hover area, behind the flight line, and this guy has f(&^cked up take off and dam near took out my 450. the guys behind the fense yelled at me to "GET THAT HELICOPTER OUT OF THE FLIGHT LINE". o that pissed me off. first of all, i was behind the line where they told me to go, it was the stupid plankers fault for takin off behind the line. he had the whole dam field and they yell at me. i landed my bird and started packin em up. another guy was like you leavin, i said, ya im gonna go find somewhere i can i fly, nobody told me it was airplane only. the messed up part is its a city owned field, its totally public. i got just as much right to be there as they do. ive been out there several times and always been super polite and curtious. i was super disappointed in the way i was treated by fellow aeromodlers, i mean the no talent ass clown north texas plankers. sorry just had to vent a little. i did catch a few flights at my regular field near my house. 2 on the 600 and 4 450's. my one way bearing seized up on the 600 so i didnt get to fly the 3rd. Read more: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9343397/anchors_9768245/mpage_145/anchor/tm.htm#9768245#ixzz0pNsWrMhP [/b][/quote] Ah hek, just flip em' the bird and pull out the 600 and be done with it..... Remember, your prop is bigger... LMAO ! I think I would have had a problem retaining control. LOL... Hek, just the other day some moron decided to be cute and lay on his horn at me at an intersection, he probably thought it wasn't a good idea when I got out when the light was still red and approached his window asking him what his frickin problem was ! [:D] I just hate rude people.... But yeah, the Savvy sounds good ! [:)] [:)] Mr Scott ~ [:D] Well there mister sorry to see that crash. Tell Jerry to be cautious.... We don't want a trend starting again.... [:)] [quote][b]Cool, Eddie... You and I would get along in real life, bro. You should come to IRCHA... the only thing you have to dodge there are the golf carts! [/b][/quote] Hek, I'am single now so I wouldn't be dodgin' no carts ! I'll be chasin' after them....! [:D] (Control yourself now Randy....[:)]) :
Posted on: 5/30/2010 12:44 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9768328
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]Just dropping by to say G'day folks...[/b][/quote] Cheers mate....! [:D] [:)] [quote][b]I am impressed the you got Wow's from the crowd Randy with the Compass!! Nice! [/b][/quote] Ya but............ You remember the rules........ Nothing counts unless on video....!! LOL ! [:)] Come on Randy, get that son of yours camcording ! Tell him ya got strippers at the field or something ! [:D]
Posted on: 5/25/2010 2:32 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9757367
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
Eddie ~ Come on man ! Making Randy proud means running a 4035 ! Ya want the Hemi, not the 4025.... Eh.... Make Align proud now, I thought we taught ya better since yer one of the ones representin' and all. Good thing ya also got Ivan as yer wingman ! [:)] [quote][b][color=#FF0000]I have a tendency to jump in with both feet when I do things. [/color] I have probably spent over 10k on this hobby through the years. It all started back in the late 70s with that damn plastic P51 Mustang "U Control" plane with a Cox .049 motor on it and blew up from there. U Control ended with a 48" wing span stunt plane running a McCoy .45.... then on to boats, nitro cars, buggies, monster trucks, etc etc etc. I never got into planes though. The helicopter thing started 7 years ago and then soon went on a long hiatus. [color=#FF0000]I am back and here to stay. [/color] I am picking up another B400 with "already serviced" DX6i tomorrow and I will be back in business getting to learn the whole CP thing. _____________________________ Ivan There is a very fine line between “hobby� and “mental illness.� Read more: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6807677/mpage_198/key_/tm.htm#ixzz0ov47NUG2 [/b][/quote] Ivan ~ Well, you were right..... You do jump in purdy hardcore with things..... LMAO... How many heli's now...?? ! How many sold...?? ! [:)] [8D] Here to stay eh ?! Ya think...! [8D] I was thinking of ya today and remembered this post. It didn't take long to find. [:D]
Posted on: 5/25/2010 2:28 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9757363
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]Jeff, where are you? Have you gone to the micro plank flyers forum? Read more: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9343397/anchors_9753331/mpage_140/anchor/tm.htm#9753331#ixzz0olisR9Pw [/b][/quote] Haha, very funny......! [:)] LMAO.... [:D] I've been a lurker ! I've watched the videos, and kept up with the posts like reading about how the Compass is in action now... [8D] Congrats BTW ! [8D] I've been to busy to post any, or even look at my RC stuff lately... Just been working everyday long hours, but today I have off thank goodness. I've also been working on the Honda when I get the chance to get it back in shape. It sucks to work on it, and then having it your only driver and so just a few days ago I grabbed another vehicle to make it easier on things. There was no room in the Honda to transport my RC crap ! At least this car I can now fit my Mini-Funtana in it. [:D] I grabbed a 2004 BMW 325 CI and paid cash. I can't do the car payment thing after the incidents before with Kelly.... Eh.... This car is amazing. I've still got to figure out all the crap, but so far, the heated seats should be excellent lipo warmers ! LMAO ! [:)] I just got it back yesterday from Car-Toys and spent a couple grand on a complete Alpine sound system. So again, I've been distracted and not keeping focused on the RC scene... Yikes ! [:)] Another thing, is I'am in driving mode, and so if Calvin doesn't hurry and get his behind over to film that Compass, I can easily make it from Lake Stevens, Washington to Mcminnville (SP?) Oregon in 3 or 4 hours my good friend ! I bet that Compass just floats up there in the sky... Glad you are enjoying it, as you've been waiting for that day and now its here ! [8D] I'll try and post more, but I need to also frequent the BMW forums.... Still trying to figure out where the battery is ! LMAO.... Not in the trunk, not in the engine bay.... What the ?? ! [:)] Here are a few pics, but taken with my cell-phone... Not the greatest quality. I haven't even had time to take pics of it yet ! [:D] (you know me).... [:)] [image]http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jeffreymichael2/0515101931a.jpg?t=1274630010[/image]
Posted on: 5/23/2010 12:16 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9753390
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote]Scott, the mSR wasn't from a crash. I was drunk flying one night in between movies and it landed after the battery drained. I took a swig of beer and turned around to accidentally step on the tail. My cat has been happier ever since. Read more: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9343397/anchors_9732631/mpage_130/anchor/tm.htm#9732631#ixzz0nsq5Veoy [/quote] LOL......... [:D] Eddie ~ Azz scratchers ! I like it......... [:)] You can only use them to stir paint once in awhile, but hek.... Your idea could be handy ! [:)] Don't mess with Texas ! [8D] Scott ~ Cool you got the Cub ! [:D] I've had no time for flying, as I've been getting home late. But like tonight, there's always a few minutes to throw the Cubby up for a few flights ! Fun, fun... Throw a big honkin' P-51 motor in it with the shaft and prop, and she's an animal.... LMAO...... [:D] The new Sukhoi coming out will have that 8.5mm P-51 motor in it... Max ~ Cool on the kite video... If You-Tube gets confusing, you might have to borrow Eddie's scratcher...... [:)] Glad your back from vacation. [;)] Randy ~ Think Align................................................................. LMAO ! Sorry, haven't ribbed ya in awhile............................. [sm=shades_smile.gif]
Posted on: 5/14/2010 2:52 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9732749
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]I just got my 400 in. Can anyone tell me what their prediction is for it? [/b][/quote] Oh yeah........... Stock up on tail booms............ LMAO ! [:D]
Posted on: 5/12/2010 11:07 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9730241
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
] A bunch of slackers ! [:)] J/K.... Of course... [:D] [;)] Randy ! EH... about the heli ordeal. Now why did you want 17 degrees of pitch again ?? ! [:)] [:)] J/K ! Hopefully everything
Posted on: 5/12/2010 11:06 PM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9730236
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote]The package says they are good to 2400 rpm, guess it's time to do a calculation... hmmm, 3400KV, 14T pinion, 85% efficient motor... Dark Horse RC says: full battery @ 100% throttle, I could get ~3400 rpm whoa! ...might be time to change the pinion... -Dave [/quote] Dave ~ 3400 rpm's eh....?? ! [8D] That's my boy..... (LMAO)... [:)] Hek, you know I love headspeed and with my Scorpion -6 using a 12t pinion the 450 averaged around 3700 rpm's. It was my favored set-up, but yeah its a zipping headspeed anything from 3300-3800 rpms. I love watching your video's because the background landscape is breathtaking ! I bet you need to work extra hard at that elevation (5,000 ft ??) to acquire the pop and lift like I do here for me at 400 feet ! [:D] Keep up the good work though.... Gotta get to work, 10-12 hour days=no flying ! YIKES..... [:D]
Posted on: 5/11/2010 9:49 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9725790
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
Chuck ~ Is this bad...........................?? ! [:)] No worries, amazingly only a tail boom that got destroyed. I knew those main blades were to loose in the grips from the warmer weather.... Damn it ! [:)] I'am glad I got a bookoo supply of parts for this little critter ! [image]http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jeffreymichael2/NVE00035.jpg?t=1273296796[/image] [image]http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jeffreymichael2/NVE00036-1.jpg?t=1273296911[/image] Like I said, throttle hold......... And as you get better, you should be able to land them for the dirt nap like me and Eddie do, and nestling them right by your feet so you don't have to walk far.... You know...... [:)] [:D] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wSuesXwT2Q [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wSuesXwT2Q[/youtube]
Posted on: 5/8/2010 1:43 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9718737
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
Scott ~ I thought about ya all day long while flying the Cubby..............Ahhhhhh....... So fun..... [:)] Sorry, had to rub it in like Eddie and Ivan do with those 250's of there's....... LMAO..... [:D] Anyhoo, hurry up and get one mister ! Be like me, and just grab the RTF anyway. LOL.... Seriously though, I hate it that there always out of the BNF's. Sunny and nice today, so I beat on the Cubby some more ! [:)] [image]http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jeffreymichael2/NVE00032.jpg?t=1273296555[/image] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZoZ4PyjAPg [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZoZ4PyjAPg[/youtube]
Posted on: 5/8/2010 1:31 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9718723
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
Jon ~ Ouch...! Sorry to see that.... Hey now, watch my canopy there... Don't be scratchin' her all up ! [image]http://www.helifreak.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif[/image] [quote][b]I cut out all the boring stuff [/b][/quote] Ummmm, excuse me..... I like the boring stuff ! Get another video of the whole flight mister ! I may be silent, but I still lurk ! [image]http://www.helifreak.com/images/smilies/nannybooboo.gif[/image]
Posted on: 5/7/2010 2:28 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9716538
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
Jon ~ Ya know that Randy already claimed that smiley crying right ?? ! [:)] [sm=shades_smile.gif]
Posted on: 5/7/2010 2:04 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9716504
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote]jeff - Trex 250 se [/quote] LOL...... I actually thought about it today, but instead had to grab me some STIHL Hedgetrimmers. [:D] Crap, I don't think I would even have time to build the darn thing ! [:)] I'll have to see which one is at the Hobbytown here. I don't know if it's the SE or not, all I remember is it was a Trex 250 for $254.00... I'll have to grab a quick video of the Cubby and how well it does the inverted stuff ! The pilot still needs help, but she'll cruise for quite awhile upside down... LMAO.... [:D] I think I'll take the 500 up also just to remember what it feels like to piss yer pants............. [:)] [:D]
Posted on: 5/7/2010 2:01 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9716498
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote][b]Got this one on video so it is uploading now[/b][/quote] [image]http://www.helifreak.com/images/smilies/hat36.gif[/image]
Posted on: 5/7/2010 1:43 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9716484
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
Jon ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ya ol' fart........ (LMAO).....J/K of course ! [:)] Dang, I've been working everday long hours and so its hard to keep up sometimes. Tomorrow I'll have some free time so I hope to fly the CPP some more before I forget how. [:D] I did get a chance to take the Cubby up for 5 flights. I think I may have the inverted stuff down maybe... Today I braved it and made
Posted on: 5/7/2010 1:39 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9716477
RE: Struggling with single rotor basics V2
[quote]I could use you around here when battling the damn plankers that think they own the field.[/quote] That's when the 700E comes into play.......................... [:)][:)] Chop suey............. [:D][8D] The weather here has been getting a bit better, but I've been to busy to fly squat ! Damn it ! [:D]
Posted on: 5/6/2010 1:24 AM by Author "J-MICHAEL"
in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9713986
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