RE: 1/4 scale Fokker DR-1 CG
No prob. My plan is to build another one this winter also. My first tripe had a Saito 220 on it and needed no nose weight. Swapped to a magnum 180 and had to add about 10 oz to the nose to get balance on the CG marks. Flew very nice and had somewhat more than scale performance. Plus it had that four-stroke sound. Will most likely start on the new one just before Christmas Mike
Posted on: 9/14/2012 12:50 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: 1/4 scale Fokker DR-1 CG
Sitting here looking t mine right now. It doesn't look like there is any right or down thrust either. My plans usually don't survive the building process in a readable state but, I don't remember any incidence measurements on the plans. I do know that the middle wing should be level with the top fuselage stringer and the top wing incidence is set when you solder the cabanes using the fixture they have you make from the plans. Sorry I could not be more help. Mike
Posted on: 9/9/2012 4:17 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: 1/4 scale Fokker DR-1 CG
Hi Mike, why do I feel like I'm talking to myself[:D] If you go to the Dr-1 description on BUSA, close to the top of that page there is a item called technical specs. Click on that and they give you the CG location and the suggested control surface movements. (the other) Mike
Posted on: 9/8/2012 10:23 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: 1/4 scale Fokker DR-1 CG
3 and 5/8th inches back from the leading edge of the top wing for a BUSA 1/4 Dr-1. Quadra 50? Wow thats a lot of engine for that plane. Guess you can always throttle back. Mike
Posted on: 9/8/2012 10:16 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)
Hello Steve, Don't see anybody from Ohio in the brotherhood yet so I am volunteering. Have a Topflite gold edition kit on the board. Planning on a Saito 100 four-stroke and Robart retracts. Mike Callahan
Posted on: 9/3/2012 12:36 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
Reporting live from flight line Sunday morning. Its been a heck of a Weekend. 43 registered pilots and 64 aircraft on the flight line. I wish somebody had got a count on the number of. sorties. Balsa USA was here and they had two of the new Dr-1s and the Albatross. It was great to meet up with old friends again and making new Ones. Looking forward to next year which I am told will be the tenth Hoosier Dawn Patrol. I would'nt miss it for the world Mike
Posted on: 8/26/2012 7:36 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
Hi Steve, Looks like a grand weekend is in the works. Gary and I expect to be there in the afternoon tomorrow. Questions? Whats the pilots fee this year? Is there going to a pilot's dinner this year? Did you find a on-site food vendor? But who needs to eat, right? See ya there. Mike
Posted on: 8/22/2012 1:15 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: AMA Scale N.A.T.S.
Hi Chris, Muncie is only about 2 to 2.5 hours from home so I should have been going every year. But I got hit with some last minute complications that kept me from going dangitall. Next year. Mike
Posted on: 8/14/2012 3:36 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: OHIO DAWN PATROL 2012
Summer Camp? Say that sounds like a idea. Could you see a week long Dawn Patrol? Sorrta like a WW1 Joe Nall. Mike
Posted on: 7/27/2012 10:34 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
29 days to go. Who's bringing new planes to fly? I've got a SPAD 13 that needs maiden flighted and it will be good to go to the Dawn Patrol. Mike
Posted on: 7/26/2012 12:33 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: OHIO DAWN PATROL 2012
Paul and Lee and Cincinnati Aeromodelers, You guys ran a great event. I was very happy to be allowed to take part. Already starting the count down for 2013 ODP. See everybody at Hoosier Dawn Patrol next month. Mike
Posted on: 7/23/2012 6:31 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: LETS SAVE SIG BEFORE THEY GET SWALLOWED BY THE BIG TWO!!!
I learned to build and fly on a Kadet MkII. The second was a Kavalier, the third a Kougar. Over the last 25 years I have built 1 Kadet MkII, 2 Kavaliers, 3 Kougars 2 1/4 scale cubs and a 1/5 scale cub. Still have a flyable Kavalier and a Kougar in the box waiting for its turn on the bench. I've been thinking very hard about another 1/4 scale cub. Mike
Posted on: 7/22/2012 9:00 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: OHIO DAWN PATROL 2012
96 hours to go! Going to come down Thursday afternoon to stake out a spot on the flight line. Mike Callahan
Posted on: 7/16/2012 6:02 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: OHIO DAWN PATROL 2012
Steady Dave, don't give in, I know Jim left himself wide open, but............... Mike
Posted on: 7/9/2012 1:27 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Scale Nationals
Will there be a place on the field where I can plug in battery chargers? Might be a dumb question but it is my first time. Mike
Posted on: 7/9/2012 9:51 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Scale Nationals
The NATS website says that open flying will be permitted on a limited basis. Check in at the Headquarters Bldg. They also say that spread spectrum flying will be allowed at site 4, if its not being used for a official contest. Heres a link. http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/nats.aspx Mike
Posted on: 7/9/2012 5:06 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: OHIO DAWN PATROL 2012
You said it! But the thought of Paul roaming around lose frightens me just a little bit. Mike
Posted on: 6/22/2012 8:22 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
, but I think I'm going to change props from a 18-8 to a 18-10 or a 18-12. The landing was a piece
Posted on: 6/8/2012 9:58 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: AMA Scale N.A.T.S.
I was looking forward to meeting you guys. Maybe next time. Mike
Posted on: 6/8/2012 8:44 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
Mike, I'm sure it will be fine. Reliable engine, cg is correct, control surfaces moving in the right directions and amounts (I'll have an independent set of eyes verify that, just to be sure). I just got to remember to take a breath every now and again during the flight. Pictures, sure. a full report to follow. Callahan
Posted on: 6/8/2012 9:17 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
Well guys, mine is ready to go. Test flight (if I don't chicken out) is this afternoon after work. US Engines 41cc with a zinger 18-8 prop. Turning up 7000 rpm. Balance is slightly nose down at the CG marks. Lateral balance is good. Every thing that vibrated loose or got blown off during the engine tests is secure. Wish there had been room in the truck for the Corsair and the P-51. Would have flown big blue first to chase off the butterflies. Palms sweating just a little bit. Six hours to go. Mike
Posted on: 6/8/2012 8:45 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
Good grief, its been years since I've seen that one. Professor Fate and Max, the pie fight. Natalie Wood, in the pie fight! Mike
Posted on: 6/6/2012 10:43 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
"consarndangflammit" >Blazing Saddles My kids drove me nuts with that show for about two years. I could not come into the house without it being on. But I did become a fan, though I would never tell my kids. Ok with Ursala, but she has to be wearing a towel for at least one scene. Mike
Posted on: 6/3/2012 9:06 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
Put me on the list. But somebody else will have to make the first flight on Friday. Mike
Posted on: 6/1/2012 7:28 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Mint Julep
And I was just kidding about the gift certificates Mike
Posted on: 6/1/2012 5:30 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Mint Julep
The Phaeton? I remember them well. There were a couple in our club. One of them was the plane that wouldn't die, somebody even ran over it with his car and it was back flying the next week. I remember the swizzel stick too. Looking forward to seeing you at ODP. Mike
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RE: Mint Julep
Congrats Art, But I will make this observation, It seems that every time I see or hear about you you're winning a BUSA gift certificate. Have you ever actually had too buy a BUSA kit? Mike
Posted on: 5/31/2012 9:12 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Starter for 50cc and larger gas motor
I use a dynatron 24v. It starts my fuji 50cc and saito 220 4-stroke. It also starts DLE 55's with no problem. Mike
Posted on: 5/26/2012 11:23 AM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: AMA Scale N.A.T.S.
Almost 2 months out and they turn you down? Man that blows. Mike
Posted on: 5/20/2012 5:49 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Building music.
Glenn Miller for WW2 plane building. Classic rock for everything else. Mike
Posted on: 5/16/2012 1:05 PM by Author "M_Callahan" in the forum "Kit Building"
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