RE: Corpus Christi,TX Clubs?
Alan, it's not a bad idea, it's just expensive. Getting a club together is one thing,( I am currently the vice-president of ARCA here in Austin), finding the cash for a 6-700ft. paved runway without the help of the city or county is another.......
Posted on: 8/15/2012 11:18 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Corpus Christi area Jet fields?
Dan, can I borrow your F-18 for the inaugural flight out at the Air Station? I may have to leave the airfield quickly and I don't want to leave my F-16 behind! Jack
Posted on: 8/15/2012 9:25 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Corpus Christi area Jet fields?
Are there any fields in the Corpus Christi,TX area that are suitable for turbines? I am moving from the Austin area to Corpus and so far I haven't been able to find anywhere to fly down there. Jack Lewis ARCA
Posted on: 8/15/2012 7:46 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Corpus Christi,TX Clubs?
Wow, this is depressing. I figured that a town as large as Corpus would have at least one good field. I fly turbines and giant scale warbirds mostly, so it seems I am out of luck. Thanks for the input guys!
Posted on: 8/14/2012 3:46 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Corpus Christi,TX Clubs?
It looks like I will be migrating from Austin to Corpus Christi soon and I am trying to find a place to fly. Where is there to fly in the Corpus Christi and surrounding area? I don't see anything listed on the AMA site. I know we have several people who come up for our events, so there must be somewhere to fly.... Jack Lewis ARCA
Posted on: 8/13/2012 6:47 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds over Austin,TX June8-9 2012
The forecast for the weekend looks great! I look forward to seeing you at Warbirds over Austin!
Posted on: 6/3/2012 5:22 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Skymaster G2 F16 arrives
Mark, could you post some photos of the new aileron setup?
Posted on: 5/25/2012 7:47 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread
You guys are doing a great job,thanks for taking us along for the ride! You have really inspired me in my Comp-Arf Corsair build! Good luck!
Posted on: 5/5/2012 6:15 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TBM DV8R anyone have one or about too?
Does anyone have a spare canopy they want to get rid of? I would like a clear one, but a black one will do. I have gone through two already, they crack or deform if you look at them wrong! I ordered a replacement from TBM, and they charged me over half of what the canopy cost to ship it, and then it came with a crack already in it. I may have to build a balsa replacement like John did. I am re-covering my DV8R at the moment (this one used to be NoahB's (Larry)) Great flying plane!
Posted on: 4/20/2012 4:14 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Top Flite Giant FW-190?
I saw the same thing on Tower Hobbies "coming soon" page. It is gone now also....Robart retracts for the Top Flite Giant Fw-190. They had both an air operated version and the electric version of the gear.
Posted on: 3/29/2012 3:54 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Sierra makes them in several lengths. www.sierragiant.com Makes is a lot easier to fit everything in the cowl. [quote]ORIGINAL: B Shipp I like the prop extension! [/quote]
Posted on: 3/16/2012 7:32 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
It is a Jtec. www.jtecrc.com They make them custom to fit in the cowl. Works great! [/quote] What muffler did you used to get it all in the cowl? Cut my cowl up pretty good due to useing Bennent side mount. Knew that going in, had the muffler. Mine 62 is magneto, only battery I have to move back would be for RX. I will probably glue in weight this weekend. Thanks for the replies. [/quote]
Posted on: 3/16/2012 7:29 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Warbirds over Austin,TX June8-9 2012
Warbirds over Austin,TX has been moved from its usual March-April time frame in order to try to escape the Spring winds here in Central Texas. Mark your calendars and come out to have a great time!
Posted on: 3/15/2012 5:41 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Here is mine with a G-62. Relocated the carb to the rear and it is electronic ignition. No cutouts in the cowl. I moved my battery back and had to add a fair amount of lead in the tail to balance. I made the lead removeable in order to fine tune it. Flys great and lands very nicely.
Posted on: 3/15/2012 5:06 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Warbirds over Austin,TX June8-9 2012
<w:lidthemecomplexscript></w:lidthemecomplexscript> <![endif][if gte mso 9]> <![endif][if gte mso 10]>Any size Military aircraft, any color scheme. Turbines welcome with waiver. RV parking and camping. RV electric: $10 per night. $20 Pilot fee. Free pilot dinner Friday night. $13 Steak dinner Saturday night. Concession available. AMA Required. Field Phone: 512-272-8402. Jack lewis cd. 512-923-7339
Posted on: 3/15/2012 4:41 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread
Great job guys! I have been looking for something to use for the oil cooler, now I have that taken care of! I am going to use your ideas on my sliding canopy also. Keep it up, you are saving me a lot of head-scratching[:)]
Posted on: 3/3/2012 7:34 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
Congrats! I need to get back to building mine....
Posted on: 10/23/2011 7:07 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread
What is the mod that Darrell is doing to the gear? I'm not sure which version of the gear I have, but they don't seem to lock very well..... I'm about to install the gear in my Corsair, but it sounds like I should send them in for the mod first.....
Posted on: 9/6/2011 7:11 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Wanted:Top Flite Giant P-40 Cowling
Unfortunately, Active Powersports won't have them in stock till late Aug. I'm still looking....
Posted on: 8/2/2011 11:29 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Wanted:Top Flite Giant P-40 Cowling
Dan, I will check with them again. They did not have it in stock a month or so ago when I contacted them. Thanks for the lead though! Jack
Posted on: 8/2/2011 9:31 AM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Greater Southwest Jet Rally-Waco TX
Is the fire truck gonna be standing by for burning jets, or for the Buffalo grilling? [quote]ORIGINAL: bcovish There will be a fire truck stationed at the field for the jet rally. [/quote]
Posted on: 8/1/2011 4:18 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Wanted:Top Flite Giant P-40 Cowling
Does anyone know where I could buy a replacement cowling for my Top Flite Giant P-40? I have searched the internet and cannot find one in stock. Tower lists them as backordered till late August. I have been waiting for a replacement since March, and would really like to fly my P-40 this year..... The stock number for the cowling is TOPA1799 Jack in Texas
Posted on: 8/1/2011 4:12 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
Here is how I lined up my pipe and turbine. I cut a notch out of the rails for the pipe tabs to fit in, and added blocks to the rear bulkhead to screw the tabs into.
Posted on: 7/25/2011 6:40 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Wanted: TBM DV8R Canopy
Looking for a canopy for the TBM DV8R. An unpainted clear one or the black painted one that comes with the Tiger scheme. If you have an extra, give me a shout. Jack
Posted on: 6/30/2011 8:56 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
The 8 screws are 12mm long
Posted on: 6/28/2011 7:10 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
When setting up the horizontals, make sure you use the 8 long screws (4 in each bracket) that go all the way through the brackets. Mine were supplied with short screws already installed, and 8 long screws in a bag that you will actually use during the installation.
Posted on: 6/26/2011 7:13 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
When I mounted the rudder servo, I used the supplied ball links on one end and used H9 ball links on the other end, in place of the normal links. This gives the linkage a nice slop-free feel.
Posted on: 6/26/2011 7:08 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
Here is the thread on recommended distance: www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8341245/anchors_8351347/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8351347 I will probably just screw them down, as it is easier to access the rear fuel tanks with the rails removed. The location of the pipe is fixed, so the turbine had to be moved forward in order to keep the correct distance to the bellmouth. The bypass will have to be cut down and modified somewhat in order to fit. No big deal, really.
Posted on: 6/26/2011 6:44 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
a few more shots...
Posted on: 6/26/2011 6:07 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
Here are a few shots of how I had to modify the engine mount rails and the bypass in order to get the Rhino installed with the recommended distance between the turbine and bell mouth (1.5"). I also used maple blocks for the engine mount rail blocks and the pipe mounting blocks.
Posted on: 6/26/2011 6:04 PM by Author "JackL" in the forum "RC Jets"
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