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RE: On board Glow driver
http://www.switchglo.com/. Works great.
Posted on: 4/18/2012 7:58 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11047979
RE: I tried to warn him
I don't think everyone needs a instructor or a club, some people don't have the luxury of a close field with a experienced pilot including myself. I have self taught helicopters of all types, granted crashed 30 plus times and spent hours on he sim, but I have my own flying field but living 70 miles from any club makes it hard to get training. The right plane and a safe area can be easy to learn to fly a plane.
Posted on: 4/16/2012 8:53 AM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11044135
RE: Futaba 8FGS vs DX8 Programming
Been flying the dx8 for a year now and couldn't be happier, mostly helicopters though. The higher resolution makes it feel very locked in on my helicopters and the telemetry is fantastic. The options for each aircraft is very simple and works very well. I also have a 14 channel futaba and also love it but it's overwhelming to program if I don't use it monthly. Looking forward to the dx18 release.
Posted on: 4/4/2012 7:18 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11028709
RE: Flying first time
[quote]ORIGINAL: mike109 G'day A Kadet Senior built from a kit and built to the plans does not have ailerons or flaps. It has a lot of dihedral too. The dihedral makes it want to keep its wings level and makes it yaw as well as roll when the rudder is used. On my 3 channel Kadets, I put the rudder on the aileron channel; on my four channel Kadet, the controls are in the normal channels. This makes swapping from three to four channel planes easy as the main ''turn'' control is always in the same stick. The downside is on the ground. Three channels are steered from the aileron stick and four from the rudder stick. This is no great problem though. To turn a three channel Kadet, you start the turn with the rudder then once the plane has rolled (a secondary effect of the rudder) in the direction you want to turn in, you add up elevator to keep the nose up AND to keep the turn going. Once the turn is started, you can release the rudder and it will stay in the turn so long as the elevator is held up. When you a finished the turn, you release the elevator and the plane will roll back to wings level. You can also stop the turn more quickly with some opposite rudder. As soon as you reduce the dihedral and add ailerons, you now use the ailerons to start that initial roll and the plane will also yaw in the direction of the turn. You also then complete the turn by holding up elevator to keep the nose up. Again, you finish either by just letting go the ailerons or by giving some opposite aileron to level the wings. I have several Kadets. Most are built to the plan but on has ailerons. It has about half the normal dihedral. It can be turned either with the ailerons or the rudder but it is neater with the ailerons. But on both cases, it is the elevator which actually pulls it through the turn which keeping the nose level. If you go into a turn with either rudder or aileron and then hold the elevator, it just stays in a banked turn forever going happily round and round. People look at my Kadets and think they are great big floaty unresponsive lumps. Nothing could be more from the truth. They are really extremely agile if you push them around. Flying them inverted is fun. They really don't want to do it but they will. You need plenty of height as without ailerons you cannot really do a proper roll and have to come out of inverted with a half loop in the direction of down and as a result, you need plenty of height to do this. Sounds like your model was engineered to take the Saito 91 so it should be fine. Just go easy on the throttle and make sure you have a nice low idle so it will stop or it will just want to fly on forever at idle. As an aside, I was flying a Telemaster Senior (8 foot wing) yesterday with a Magnum 61 four stroke. It takes off in about 10 feet even with that relatively small engine and then putters around. I don't find it as nice to fly as the Kadets but I am using it to brush up on my rudder use. It really needs some input from the rudder to turn well. Cheers Mike in Oz [/quote] Thank you mike for your input I really appreciate it. Sounds like the kadet will be a joy to fly, all I am looking for is a plane I can putt around with and have relaxing fun. I already have the crazy fast helicopters and Was looking at trainers and the kadet kept popping up as one of the best, so when I saw a great looking one with already flown track record I bought it. Should be here next week. I sure miss watching the crock hunters " Steve Erwin " new episodes. Happy flying.
Posted on: 3/29/2012 7:28 AM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11019754
RE: Flying first time
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnBuckner Do not use the flaps on the maiden or even the early flights. The Problem is while yes they allow the airplane to fly slightly slower, they also will cause a much sharper stall departure when it does occur and lolling around at this very slow speed just on top of departure during an approach or worse just flying around very low can be quite fatal. Generally the fellows will experiance less safe approachs with flaps than without and its quite the opposite than what most folks have been led to beleve. John [/quote] Ok ! No flaps seems to be the suggested beginners approach, definition of flaps is a load bearing rudder, so I would assume that more weight would require flaps as in a passenger jet or large aircraft. Then why spend the time modding the aircraft if there not useful in a model.
Posted on: 3/28/2012 6:41 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11019271
RE: Flying first time
Great advice ! Thanks everyone, flying the plane without constant rudder input is something I never thought about and was considering the opposite approach. I use a dx8 radio so mixing is not a problem, flying with 10 degree on flaps during landing was suggest by the previous owner. His point was that it slows the plane to what he called walking speed, but I will certainly try them up a bit higher the first time at a slower air speed. Looking forward to the maiden flight and I will post pics or a video before my first attempt. I don't have the luxury of a instructor unless somone lives close to Rockport washington. I will see if any clubs are near by before I try, would hate to crash it on the flight. Thanks.
Posted on: 3/28/2012 6:36 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11019101
RE: Flying first time
[quote]ORIGINAL: opjose I've taught several heli pilots to fly planes. They take to it very easily. The biggest problems are getting them to lay off the rudder, and not flying the plane INTO the ground at landing. They tend not to be used to glide slopes and not using the tail/rudder all the time. Usually two flights with a buddy box and they are off on their own. [/quote] Thanks for your input that helps build my confidence. It's seems almost to easy on the simulator and that's maybe why I am second guessing my first flight. Sounds like trim and power management is the key, I fly my align 90 helicopter pretty much wide open all the time on idle up for 3 d. What do you mean by "lay off the rudder" doesn't the plane need rudder and aileron to turn ?
Posted on: 3/28/2012 7:38 AM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11018396
RE: Flying first time
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnBuckner A seventish four stroke would likely be just fine- but What is the weight of all the mods, no one here can answer that question for you. A stock Senior Kaydet can handle a a two stroke from anything from a modern .35 to perhaps a good .75 with out any mods or problems and with four stroke and anything from a fiftiesh to a good .80 or so. All those I mentioned without hardly any mods. Now down to brass tacs and opinions, only just my opinion that is: While my advice is always find a mentor no exceptions however If you Are going to go it alone : First reread mike 109's post above and list for doing so, its good advice. I am only going to address the engine choice and you asked but restricted the engine choice to four strokes. Anyway here goes: Without any other info about these mods especially weights and how much the gentleman has increased drag (You can beleve things like struts, fat fuselages or whatever does have major effects) I would stick with his engine of choice the 91 fourstroke. Now just speculating on the effects of the mods my engine of choice would be an OS 95AX . I have flown and developed a variety of mods for the Senior, actually an altime favorite airplane for many years. Some very outlandish and I do currently fly Seniors with 87 wings. I do realize barking up a two stroke engine in these forums is normally futile but like I said I am going to state that opinon. [;)]Enjoy John [/quote] Won't get a exact weight til I receive it. But I assume it was done right considering the builders reputation. Thanks.
Posted on: 3/26/2012 7:38 AM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11015474
RE: Flying first time
[quote]ORIGINAL: KitBuilder You can use ratches but it's harder to tell if the rudder would be centered or not as opposed to self centering. Tratchet is for things like throttle so you don't have to hold it in position. [/quote] It still centers from left to right just not the throttle. Gonna give it a try. Thanks.
Posted on: 3/26/2012 7:35 AM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11015469
RE: Flying first time
One more question ? What would be a milder 4 stroke engine choice if not the .91 saito.
Posted on: 3/25/2012 7:33 AM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11014073
RE: Flying first time
Thanks for the great advice, this plane has been basically built for the saito .91 it's been redone with a wider fuselage and 87" wings, and covered with ultra coat, I think it's called. Also the wings are in two pieces with turnbuckles in the center wing. Sorry don't know all the lingo. The leading edge is carbon fiber coated and the inside stringers are carbon fiber reinforced. Now this info is all according to the seller and pics he sent me. The man who builds planes has over 20 years of experience and has built many scratch planes. I hope to have it next week. I also ordered all new servos "hitec digitals" and still need a Rx for my dx8. What about a ratcheting rudder and throttle stick on my radio, ever fly without it ratcheting, because mine in setup for helicopters and really don't want to switch back and forth.
Posted on: 3/25/2012 7:30 AM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11014068
Flying first time "by myself"
Hello, been flying model helicopters for more than 10 years now and totally self taught, some crashes but overall I have managed to learn without help. Built and flown scale helis and 3d flight. Now I have a new airplane coming already built and proven, it's modified and has flaps, " kadet senior saito .91 powered" the owner says it very easy to fly, and I have many simulator hours. Ant tips for my first flight would be appreciated. See the problem is I live in a rural area and 65 miles from any town with a hobby shop and don't know anyone who flies planes. But I do have plenty of flight area and a well groomed runway.
Posted on: 3/24/2012 9:25 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11013780
RE: What servos for a kadet senior
Thanks everyone. Looking forward to my first plane in twenty years.
Posted on: 3/21/2012 9:07 AM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11009544
What servos for a kadet senior
Been flying helis for a few years and used to buying digital and expensive servos, but now I have purchased a kadet senior with a santo .91 engine and mods already done to plane. Has flaps and I need some advice on servos, can a basic servo work fine or should I buy digital ones with karbonite gears, I also use a dx8 radio and would like to take advantage of the high resolution with digital servos offer. But I don't want overkill either. What's a reliable airplane servo.
Posted on: 3/20/2012 9:01 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11009101
RE: Trex 600 maximum main and tail blade size
Sport flying will be ok with stock motor but hard 3d will kill electronics and batts, just keep a eye on temps. I fly 620s on my scale ships but prefer 600s on 3d days. There great for autos but you will find the 600 wide cords better, I have seen 710 s flown on a 600 but why is the question, better response for recommended size, kind of like tires on your car is how I see it.
Posted on: 9/9/2011 6:06 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10709405
RE: Cheapest Place To Find King Motors 5T?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Nitro Racer 18 Anyways I don't see why you would want the 5T since it's out of production. The truck specific parts like the body post mounts and dirt guard will get harder to find. [/quote] Out of production ? Its not discontinued ? Hpi discontinued the 5t and the 2.4ghz came out !
Posted on: 1/17/2011 2:15 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10270278
RE: Cheapest Place To Find King Motors 5T?
I am on the fence !! Got all the way to paying and i cant seem to do it ! I have Two Hpi SS and love them, but i cant see how they sell these so cheap. My biggest worry is the quality of the aluminum ? Chassis and such. Please push me over the fence ! LOL ! [:D]
Posted on: 1/17/2011 1:34 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10270168
RE: King Motor T1000 Baja Truck
Thanks for the update ! I am also considering a T1000 purchase. But right now Dan only has the two speed model, that i dont want. I have two Hpi 5 "B's" and would like a "T" but another $1200 makes my wife a little angry around christmas. Anyone know where i can buy a T1000 for $750 ?
Posted on: 12/14/2010 6:01 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10197552
RE: 1/4 scale Ferrari
Front bumper looks really weak, Would explode if you hit a rock at 50. I have never seen a RC car gain value, whats the point, not enough money to worry about, put some fuel in that thing and see what it will do.
Posted on: 12/14/2010 5:33 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10197491
RE: King Motor T1000 Baja Truck
Anyone wondering about the dom 2 pipe, Makes a huge differnce on the low end ! Great pipe !!
Posted on: 12/11/2010 7:22 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10191298
RE: My Baja 5B FULL ALUMINUM (Gold Chromage & Silver Alu)
Enjoyed your video, very much !! I suppose if you are going to customize a RC Baja, Might as well go all out !! Really something !! Now send a video of you bashing it !! Just kidding !!
Posted on: 10/5/2010 2:30 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "RC Car Videos"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10049251
RE: Super Tune Your Super Vee 27
Hope this is ok, but i would like to mention i just added a great deal on a new 27 in the ads. [:D]
Posted on: 3/6/2010 8:16 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9560136
RE: RCMK REAR EXHAUST kind?
[quote]ORIGINAL: savageguy25 my buddy has one of the early ones.............parts rattle off of it when he was running even with loctite............maybe they fixed that problem by now lol[:D] [/quote] Sounds more like he should balance his prop, Excellent engine, I have 4 of the RCMK'S 2 evo and 254's they have been very reliable and run smooth. They make a bunch of power for the money and depending on the exhaust set-up and if its a EVO or a S-254 they like to rev, so dont over prop it. Of course these are not the rear exhaust, but simular reliability.
Posted on: 2/26/2010 9:03 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9538784
RE: gas or campfuel
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ron Olson Take the Coleman stove with you and fry up some burgers and dogs! Just don't mix up the cans! [/quote] Ha Ha Ha , Yes sir i do and normally drink beer, Thats why i gave up Helicopters, couldnt drink beer. Funny to me how people talk about the cost of campfuel when we spend 12 bucks for a quart of oil. I can't think of a better money spent hobby and 7-10 bucks a gallon is nothing compared to the wife yelling "get that stinking thing out of the house" If i spent 4 grand a year on camp fuel its still cheaper than a divorce. [:D]
Posted on: 2/26/2010 8:58 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9538770
RE: gas or campfuel
I only run campfuel and love it, Keeps the nasty smell out of my house and doesn't ruin the diaphram in the carb. Cost is the reason some folks dont run it. Also doesnt eat the IV bags. Smells like camping and makes me what a hamburger is the only drawback. [:D]
Posted on: 2/26/2010 8:52 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9537220
RE: Toyota Recall
[quote]ORIGINAL: AQualityRepair01 Glad to see us praising one of our componies helping to the demise of our economy. I only buy American vehicles to support our economy, ashame there are not as many of us out there or maybe we could have softened this resession some. I do realize this is not the only thing causing the problems we are having now, but it is certainly not helping matters. [/quote] Funny post, Cheers for you buying all american, Can you name just one please. There is no such thing anymore, Toyota is made in america as much as chevy dodge ford, If not more. 73 % of GM's are made in mexico 35% of Dodge, and so on. Toyota has parts manufacturing plants in the states dodge, buys all there parts overseas. There is NO auto's only buildt in the states. Parts from all over the world build most USA cars and trucks. Lowest bidder gets the contract.
Posted on: 2/18/2010 9:23 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9516305
RE: Toyota Recall
I own 4 Toyota and dont have any concern about the recalls, At least they are admitting there issues, Most auto companys dont take responsibilitys for there screw ups, I have a custom FJ cruiser and a stocker, There both very well buildt and the reliability is stellar compared to other choices. I also Buy Ford products, and GM is just junk. 26 years of working on both tell me the differnce. Toyota is easy to work on and maintain, There customer support is nothing short of amazing if you find the right dealer. They will be around for a very long time. My beater is a 1987 Toyota starlet with 295 thousand on the od, Sure i take care of my equipment but i have seen many abused toyota's with 200 on the OD. There one of the best.
Posted on: 2/18/2010 9:16 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9516283
RE: Fuel bag or gas tank?
The advantages of a gas bag are endless compared to a tank. The 500 ml is a good choice for racing but for me a 1000 ml bag would be a better choice for a sport boat. I run a 1000 ml in my Warehouse hobbies team pro and get 45 plus minutes of run time on coleman camp fuel. The benefits are less air in the lines therefor no sputter on rough water days and no foaming and less resistance to chaffing from the stringers. Just make sure you have a good hold down set-up for the bag and no fiberglass can poke it and it will last longer than a tank.
Posted on: 12/28/2009 11:47 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9368019
RE: Is the RCMK EVO really
Another positive for the RCMK engines is the 929 carb, keeps a great tune. Also if you have a zen stocker you can buy the EVO head kit and turn a Zen stocker into a EVO Beast, just use the Zen piston and ring. $89.00 or so for EVO performance with a stock Zen motor, Mine flys in my Thunderbolt, Two gallons of camp fuel no problems.
Posted on: 12/3/2009 4:35 PM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9301028
RE: RCMK S254 4 bearing marine engine
If you talk to bruce they found the 7/8 header and the 2" powermaster pipe produced the most power on there dyno, 1" won't hurt though, i have both and seems to run great on either, I have the s-254 in a zippkit rocket and a 254 evo in a thunderbolt from aeromarine, running in the 70's with no real tuning yet. Both engines are solid performers. The 929 carb is excellent, Holds a tune ! Zenoha better step up and build a better stocker because the RCMK is a very powerful engine for the money. The evo is a monster power engine, runs smooth and starts easy, but takes a bit of time to break-in compared to the Zen. But you can put a zen ring in it and reduce this issue.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 11:21 AM by Author "Jamming"
in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9262687
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