RE: Scooter too for classic or bpa pattern?
[size=3]Don, I flew the Scooter 2. The Scooter 2 was a plane of mine. And Don...the Scooter 2 is no pattern plane. Seriously...back in 1971, I lived in Lubbock, TX the birthplace of the Scooter. (Riley Wooten designed and kitted the Scooter.) I had 3 of them at one time or another. Nearly every RC pilot in Lubbock had one. We flew them and raced them...flew them at Fun Flys. With a .40 engine it's a quick little sport plane.....but a pattern plane it ain't. My recommendation for a .40 to .45 size "vintage" pattern plane is the Tower Kaos 40. It looks the part and flies well.[/size]
Posted on: 9/18/2012 7:51 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Need opinions on Mach One
[size=3]Your are right Ray. The Mach One had a very impressive list of wins at major Pattern contests...but didn't win the Nats. Here is more info. [/size][link]http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/467098/Kf13935.pdf[/link] http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/467098/Kf13935.pdf
Posted on: 9/16/2012 6:14 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Need opinions on Mach One
[size=3]Norm Page won the Nats with it, so it's defintely a competitive design. IMO the best-looking Pattern Plane of that era.[/size]
Posted on: 9/16/2012 3:09 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Am I the only one who flies pattern with no mixes in their plane ??
[size=3]Modern "computer radios', along with GPS guidance, and the various on-board self-correcting flight systems which are now available are blurring the line between R/C model planes and "UPVs" ...computer controlled automated drones. In my opinion, these things are contrary and detrimental to the enjoyment of FLYING a model airplane. I see no point in building a model which is going to be flown on autopilot. I greatly enjoy flying my plane. I want the controls to be in my hands...not in some computer program in the transmitter. I'm nearly 70 so by definition I'm old school. I'm not saying I'm right and everyone else is wrong...just saying how I like to fly. So now...I'll shut up. Best Regards to all[/size]
Posted on: 9/8/2012 6:41 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Am I the only one who flies pattern with no mixes in their plane ??
[size=3]Thank you Dave. Very much appreciated. One of the things I love about RC flying...there are always new things to learn. Best Regards JC[/size]
Posted on: 9/8/2012 11:25 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Am I the only one who flies pattern with no mixes in their plane ??
[size=3]Hi Arch, I do take time to carefully trim my planes. I use the transmitter trims until my plane will fly straight and level hands off...then I make adjustments on the pushrods until the transmitter trims are at neutral for straight and level flight. Also, I do use Exponential and keep dialing it in until the model "feels" the way I like it....usually around 30%. I would sure welcome any plane trimming tricks or methods you might share. Best Regards JC[/size]
Posted on: 9/8/2012 5:37 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Am I the only one who flies pattern with no mixes in their plane ??
[size=3]I'm with you Ryan. I flew Pattern in the 70's when transmitters didn't have all the bells and whistles, TV screens and computer functionality. Now I fly pattern maneuvers just for my own enjoyment and not at contests. I have never used "mixes", or snap-roll buttons...I don't even use dual rates...just my fingers on the control sticks. Best Regards[/size]
Posted on: 9/7/2012 9:43 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: My T2A
I had the Bobby Smith "PB Products" T2-A...one of the first batch he shipped back around 1972-73. I painted it with the Air Force Thunderbird paint scheme with K&B Superpoxy. The engine was a Webra Speed .61 and it had Kraft electric retracts. Snoopy was in the front seat and Woodstock was in the back. It was my first 'all-out' pattern plane and it flew really well....but unfortunately...not for long. Around 25 flights. I let the airspeed get too low and just stalled it as I turned final. Snoopy and Woodstock didn't even have time to punch-out. The only bad habit the T2-A had was rudder coupling on point rolls and knife-edge. Perhaps that was corrected in the later kits. Best of luck with yours. JC AMA3042
Posted on: 9/4/2012 4:17 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Hobbico vs. Tower Hobbies servos
[size=3]I have been flying my Balsa Nova 120 (80 inch wingspan, Mark 1.35 Glow engine) for about 3 years using the Hobbico CS-160 Standard Digital HT/HS 2BB MG and the Tower Hobbies TS-160 Std Digital HT HS 2BB MG Servo. These have been good servos....haven't had any problems with over 250 flights. One of the Hobbico servos arrived dead on arrival. I phoned Tower and they immediately replaced it....didn't even ask me to send back the dead servo. The Balsa Nova 120 will put higher loads on the servos than your Revolver. I recommend them...really good servos at a very reasonable price.[/size]
Posted on: 9/3/2012 6:43 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: What Are The Top Rated LiPos?
[size=3]Quote: "E-flite is a great brand with great support." Thanks Joe. You have helped me decide. I'm going with e-flite. [/size]
Posted on: 8/30/2012 7:16 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Super Tigre .45 or Evolution .46NT
[size=3]It's the old Chinese Ford vs Chinese Chevy question.[/size]
Posted on: 8/28/2012 5:51 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Are E-flite LiPos OK?
[size=3]Thanks Guver, I'm a newbie to electric flight and I'm still learning the vocabulary and vernacular of those who fill their fuel tanks with electrons rather than glow fuel or gasoline. It's another thing to love about this hobby/sport....always new challenges and new things to learn. I remember when a Ringmaster and a Fox 35 was state-of-the-art. [/size]
Posted on: 8/26/2012 12:23 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
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RE: Are E-flite LiPos OK?
Thanks Guver...much appreciated. I have the Hangar 9 Katana The battery which came with it is the E-flite 5000Mah 5S 30C 18.5V
Posted on: 8/25/2012 8:04 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
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RE: LiFe as RX Battery
[size=3]I've been using LiFe Rcvr battery packs for about 3 years and they have been perfect. I used to run NiMh, but did not like the way they self-discharge. IMO I think LiFe is the best thing ever for receiver airborne batteries.[/size]
Posted on: 8/25/2012 7:49 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Are E-flite LiPos OK?
Guver, I just noticed your live in LaGrange Ohio. I live about 20 miles east of LaGrange Texas
Posted on: 8/25/2012 7:44 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
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RE: What Are The Top Rated LiPos?
Question: Are the E-flite LiPos one of the popular brands? Is there any general consensus on them?
Posted on: 8/25/2012 11:21 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Are E-flite LiPos OK?
Thanks for the quick reply and the info. I haven't been able to find any reviews or much info on the E-flite LiPos either. I just want to start my electric experience with proven and popular equipment.
Posted on: 8/25/2012 11:18 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
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What Are The Top Rated LiPos?
[size=3]I just got my first electric plane. It came with an E-flite 5S 30C 18.5V LiPo. I want to buy another battery pack, but am uncertain about which brands are rated the best. I'd like to hear from some RC fliers with electric flight experience. _____________________________ Regards JC[/size]
Posted on: 8/25/2012 11:07 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Electric Training"
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Are E-flite LiPos OK?
[size=3]I just got my first electric plane. It came with an E-flite 5S 30C 18.5V LiPo. I want to buy another battery pack, but am uncertain about which brands are rated the best. I'd like to hear from some RC fliers with electric flight experience. Regards JC[/size]
Posted on: 8/25/2012 11:02 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
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RE: Servo Gears: Steel vs Titanium???
[size=2]Just a few things to consider when making your decision about steel vs Titanium servo gears. If you will be flying on really hot days....like we have here in Texas....the Titanium gears will give you an extra margin of safety. Titanium has a melting point of 3135°F (1725°C). This melting point is approximately 400°F (220°C) above the melting point of steel. So if the air temperature was...let's say 2,800 degrees, steel gears would turn to liquid...but your Titanium gears would still be OK. Another thing to consider: Gasoline is very volatile and flammable....much more so than glow fuel. On occasion, gas powered planes crash and burn. If this ever happens with one of your planes, even if the fire destroys your plane, servos, and receiver.....your Titanium gears would survive undamaged. Best Regards JC PS: Yes...I'm joking.[/size]
Posted on: 8/21/2012 4:53 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Will mixing fuel brands damage glow plugs ?
I have used many different brands of plugs over the years. For the past 2 years, I've been using the Sig plugs with the idlebar. They perform very well.
Posted on: 7/8/2012 8:16 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: Will mixing fuel brands damage glow plugs ?
For several years I have been using PowerMaster and Byron's fuels. Nitro percentages vary depending on which engines I am running. In my OS 120AX and OS 46AX I run 10%. In my Mark 1.35 I run zero percent nitro (FAI) in hot weather and 5% nitro in the winter. Often I will pour fuel A left in one can into fuel B in another can, keeping the nitro percentage the same. No problemo. I do like to run smoky rich...probably an old habit from when I flew control line stunt models and Fox 35 engines waay back in the good old days. Anyway...I rarely have to change a glowplug.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 7:33 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: Will mixing fuel brands damage glow plugs ?
No problem if you mix any of the good quality brand name fuels. You should pay attention to the nitro and oil percentages. Keep these the same, or at least within a close range. For instance, if you mix 2 or 3 different brands of fuel, and each has 10% nitro and 20% oil....your mix will still be 10% nitro and 20% oil. If you are blowing glowplugs, you are probably running too lean, or you may have small metal particles coming from a failing bearing.
Posted on: 7/5/2012 10:00 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: OK fuel guru's....here is a tuff one
Pour 12 ounces of nitro into 88 ounces of your original fuel = 100 ounces of new mix at 25% nitro and 22% oil
Posted on: 6/25/2012 4:31 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: OK fuel guru's....here is a tuff one
Solve your problem in ounces. There are 128 ounces in a gallon. So you've got 32 ounces of oil at 25 percent oil. Your 10% nitro fuel should have 12.8 ounces of nitro per gallon (call it 13 ounces). Apparently you want to raise the nitro percentage to 25%. So in your final mix you want to have 32 ounces of nitro per gallon. Seems to me that 10% should be OK for whatever you're doing....except for racing.
Posted on: 6/24/2012 8:27 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: OK fuel guru's....here is a tuff one
Question: Do you want to keep the oil percentage at 25 percent?
Posted on: 6/24/2012 8:16 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: Mobil Jet Oil II mixing with Methanol
[size=3]You are correct. Insofar as lubrication is concerned....lubrication is fine at the reduced oil percentage. HOWEVER....the taper of the needle valve is set for fuel with a higher viscosity. In my own tests, I found that needle settings become much more critical when the oil content is less than 10 percent. Of course results will vary depending on which engine/throttle-valve is used. Best Regards[/size]
Posted on: 6/1/2012 8:27 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: Flying with Cataract's
[size=3]Hi Crank, You said: "try out a larger plane, purchased my first gasser, Pilot 26% Yak, with DLE 30CC engine." This is exactly what I have done....made the switch to larger planes and gas engines. I got a QQ Yak54 with a DLE 30. I also fly the Balsa Nova 120 with the 80 inch wingspan and a DLE 20. The larger planes are easier to see and I really like the way they fly. [/size]
Posted on: 5/18/2012 4:33 AM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Flying with Cataract's
[size=3]A few days after my cataract surgery, the doctor had me come in for a follow-up exam and to check my vision. The doctor dimmed down the lights and told me: "cover your left eye and read the lowest line you can see clearly on the Eye Chart." So I covered my left eye and read SLOWLY aloud: "M...A...D...E...I...N.....U....S.....A" The Doc got a good laugh on that one.[/size]
Posted on: 5/17/2012 8:16 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Flying with Cataract's
[size=3]Hi Crank, I had cataracts in both eyes. Over the last 18 months, I've had intraocular lens (IOL) is an implanted lens in both eyes. This has resulted in a very significant improvement in my eyesight. I'm now very close to 20-20 in my right eye and something less in my left. I have both grey and amber polarized sunglasses. With most sky conditions, I see a little better with the amber. I still have a vision problem which apparently can't be corrected. I have a lot of "Floaters" swimming around in my eyes (the aquaeous humor I'm told). Sometimes a large floater will park right over my airplane as I'm flying. It looks as if I'm seeing my plane through cloudy water. Anyway...the cataract surgery has definitely helped me. [/size]
Posted on: 5/17/2012 6:45 PM by Author "JCINTEXAS" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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