different wires on same servo
Mike, I have bought a few 5475 servos recently and some have straight wires that are white, red, and black. Others have twisted yellow, red, and black wires. They were produced in the same month and purchsed new from the same source with Futaba connectors. Why the difference?
Posted on: 3/19/2003 5:38 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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YS 91 idle problem
did you try posting your problem on the YS manf. support forum?
Posted on: 3/18/2003 7:18 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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2 meter plans
damn, you are hauling ass compared to how fast i build. It looks great too, nice work!
Posted on: 3/16/2003 3:51 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=418156

Great Planes Tutor
My dad has one of these in the shop being built currently. i can let you know when we fly it but i think it would be fine. Its got a really big wing, and its light so it should be going about nothing when it touches down. Also, its got a shock absorbing rubberband system that attaches the gear so it can swivel a bit to absorb impacts. We were actually thinking about shortening the wings a bit to improve wind penetration.
Posted on: 3/12/2003 3:43 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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Tached the YS110, great numbers.
sweet!!
Posted on: 3/12/2003 2:13 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Tached the YS110, great numbers.
does anyone know if the ys 110 has the same mounting dimensions as a 91? As in could i drop one in an airplane that had a 91?
Posted on: 3/12/2003 12:56 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Retracts Or Not
i would classify some of the wood in my fuselage as aweful. It was very heavy, wavy and innacurately cut. I took the time to inform GP about the lack of quality and they didnt even give me the courtesy of a response. I am quite sure i am not the first person to have this complaint so to blow off someone they know has a legitimate problem says a lot about their customer service to me. No more GP kits in my shop any time soon.
Posted on: 3/10/2003 7:29 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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pilatus pc12 or cessna caravan plans?
Does anyone know of any plans (or kits for that matter) for either the pilatus pc12 or the cessna caravan? I havent seen any but i figured there HAS to be sumthin. Thanks!!
Posted on: 3/9/2003 8:47 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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SoftMounts for YS 140
I havent done it myself but you could make one using Dick Hansen's method. You can find it on [url]www.rcpattern.net[/url] under tips and tricks.
Posted on: 3/6/2003 4:19 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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after run oil
Dave, I hate to sound like a cheapskate although i am one nonetheless. :D I was wondering if you have any recommendations for a locally available after run oil as a viable alternative to ultra oil? I had thought of 50 weight aircraft (reciprocating) motor oil or exxon 2380 turbine oil as i believe they have little detergent properties and i can get some from work. Thanks
Posted on: 2/28/2003 4:30 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "YS Engines Support"
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5475/475
well it sure seems to make quite a difference! thanks mike
Posted on: 2/28/2003 12:10 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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Epoxy cartridge with mix nozzle
[QUOTE]And so far, all the cartridges I've used, were filled with the specified contents. I seriously doubt such a reputable company as Loctite would rip us off with the wrong contents. [/QUOTE] What i meant by the comment about not knowing what was inside was just that all cartridge/nozzle adhesives are not the same, not that anyone is trying to pass something off as something its not. All i mean is you need to read the label not look at the type of container. There are a variety of adhesives available in that format. I also used the nozzles a couple years back and while they did work, they just scared me a little. Most any expert on epoxies will tell you to fold it over for at LEAST a minute, which is a whole heck of a lot of mixing if you time it. I doubt that the nozzle comes close to that although it may be sufficient. I can certainly agree that it would be easier and neater. The other thing that bothered me was that you always waste the stuff inside the nozzle and the nozzle every time you use it. They are certainly a good invention and have their place, just probably not my place :)
Posted on: 2/27/2003 2:25 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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Epoxy cartridge with mix nozzle
The glue cartridge and mixing nozzle are little indication of what is inside. Those are basically just containers that an adhesive manufacturer can fill with anything they like. I have seen them with many different adhesives inside them. For instance BVM aeropoxy is most likely an industrial adhesive that BVM markets in small quantity in those nifty little cartridges. Those mixing nozzles are pretty cool but i would be a little concerned with getting a proper mix as it cant mix as well as you could with a popsicle stick. It would be good for production type environments to save time but i will take the time to mix it myself. just my 2c
Posted on: 2/26/2003 6:47 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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5475/475
Mike, I have both the 475 and 5475 servos. They have exactly the same ratings for torque but the 5475 seems WAY more powerfull to me. What gives?
Posted on: 2/26/2003 6:32 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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Bridi Kaos vs Utter Chaos ?
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Flyboy Dave [/i] [B]EXCELLANT !!!!!....the Kaos will live on..... :D [/B][/QUOTE] My sentiments exactly.
Posted on: 2/8/2003 4:42 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Update on Creek Extra
Glad to hear the 225's work, that helps my decision making process.
Posted on: 2/7/2003 3:50 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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Painting 2 Meter Composite Fuse
PPG= Pittsburgh Plate Glass- they make very good auto paint though among other things
Posted on: 2/7/2003 2:46 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Ys110
I think its carbureted like the others
Posted on: 2/7/2003 2:21 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Re: Radio Interference
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Joaquin [/i] [B]A friend who is an electronic engineer explain me this: There is no way that the antenna is loosing performance because of the body of your planes act as a shield.[/B][/QUOTE] I'm not sure how this can be completely true. If you shield an antenna with something conductive ie. a shielded wire, its no longer an antenna, its a shielded wire. The point of shielding is to kill any radio waves coming from the wire, hence the reason why wires are shielded on their way to an antenna. Granted a carbon fuse is not as good of shielding as what would be in a shielded wire, but carbon is a decent conductor nonetheless, thats why its used for brushes. But, i'm not an electronic engineer either so who knows?
Posted on: 2/6/2003 7:16 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Ys110
Central hobbies told me it wasnt going to be available for a while yet.
Posted on: 2/6/2003 7:02 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Painting 2 Meter Composite Fuse
Sorry dont know anyone there in atlanta earl
Posted on: 2/6/2003 6:15 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Re: Accuracy is important
I agree with troy on everything except one point [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by tnewman [/i] [B]What is the advantage to a full flying stab? My only thought would be less control throw needed to make the pitch changes.....as discussed above this is a double edged sword less throw need means the accuracy of you linkage and servo come more into play. [/B][/QUOTE] Actually Troy even that (at least on full size planes) is not the case. Reason being when you actuate a traditional elevator you change the shape of an airfoil and make it more "efficient" at producing lift in the direction you want to go. An example would be flaps on an airplane, they change the airfoil to create more lift, more than is possible by just increasing the angle of attack, which is why flaps work well for reducing stall speeds. So, full flying stabs tend to require at least as much control travel as an elevator. I agree with you whole heartedly on your reasons why not to use a full flying stab though. I am new to pattern and certainly no expert, but from what i know about full scale airplanes there have been only 2 reasons to use a full flying stab. 1. Supersonic speeds- a full flying stab is required because when the shockwave gets to the hinge point the forces required to move the control surface go up dramatically 2. Marketing- as an example Piper used a full flying stab on the cherokee series, but the reason was they wanted it to be like a "fighterjet" design. What could be better than that right? It probably did sell some airplanes but it was no lighter and no better and harder to build.
Posted on: 2/6/2003 5:28 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Painting 2 Meter Composite Fuse
I have found that a lot of so called "fuel proof" fuels will not stand up to prolonged exposure to Nitro fuels. The up side is that they normally dont need to see prolonged exposure.
Posted on: 2/6/2003 4:52 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Typhoon 2000, laser cut formers availability
Patternjunkie is the guy you are looking for. He also has a website at [url]www.gwair.com[/url] I got a set of the formers from him and they are top quality
Posted on: 2/6/2003 4:48 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Painting 2 Meter Composite Fuse
Earl where are you located?
Posted on: 2/6/2003 6:09 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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tuned pipe on a moki?
Thanks Guys!
Posted on: 2/6/2003 4:12 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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tuned pipe on a moki?
I am thinking about putting a moki 1.35 in a pattern plane and i was wondering if anyone has seen a header so that you can run a pipe down the belly from the moki (as in behind the head). Or any pipe headers for a moki for that matter and where to get them. Thanks!
Posted on: 2/5/2003 6:50 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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Good Hobby Shop that has a web site and caters to Pattern Flyers/Airplanes.
I like Central hobbies, they have cool stuff (like their pushrods) and good people. Oh and i have to give servocity.com a plug for servos, they are great too.
Posted on: 2/5/2003 6:16 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Retracts Or Not
Mine was nose heavy, but not tooo bad. I put the battery under the wing bolt plate and havent added any additional weight. I may add a little weight to the tail to help trim it out in the future.
Posted on: 2/4/2003 2:40 PM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Carbon fiber
Troy that is a good article on the horizon hobby website. I recently had a plane shot down so i have been range checking every time since but not scientifically like that.
Posted on: 2/4/2003 2:08 AM by Author "JetAwithPrist" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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