RE: How much speed is enough ?
How fast can you physically move the throttle stick? The servo only has to be slightly faster than you.
Posted on: 5/21/2013 1:11 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Help filling out IRS Form 1024 for Non Profit
Tom, some great advice from all above. The key to remember is that the "non-profit" term means that the company(club) does not redistribute any profit it makes back to the share holders, instead ALL of the profit it makes goes back into maintaing the company(club) and spending it on the folks that learn from your non profit organization. Now, if the company should disolve it passes those profits on to ANY other non-profit. The AMA happens to be a convienient non-profit to send your money to, but you could just as easily give the money to the Red Cross or other local registered non profit in your area. This arrangement has to be in advance and in writing. The biggest misunderstanding held by lots of AMA members is that if your club is nonprofit there can't be any profit off of any activity and that your books have to have a zero balance at the end of your fiscal year. This is simply not true. Now, if the club disolves and you give the left over monies to the remaining members you've just violated the non profit concept and given a profit to the shareholders. ALL of them would now be responsible for paying the back Federal, state and county taxes on the disolved corporation, that you didn't pay because you claimed non-profit.
Posted on: 5/17/2013 4:08 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Securing your AMA field
Our field happens to have some very deep very wide drainage ditches around the perimiter that are well over grown with tall grass. Amazing how even a bottomed out four wheeler can't get out. And since the surrounding land is owned by the City, it's a $75 fine for driving there in the first place plus towing fees plus court costs.
Posted on: 9/18/2012 12:24 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Military colors only at warbird meets?
[quote]ORIGINAL: quist [quote]ORIGINAL: MajorTomski Point of order; The KC-135 and all of its derrivatives (exept for 4 aircraft) are Boeing Model 717s (the RC-135As are 739s). There has NEVER been a non-government operated civilian KC-135, (NASA's vomit commets are the exception). [/quote] Boeing 717 was their version of the DC-9. KC-135 is not based off of a 717. [/quote] quist, Boeing re
Posted on: 9/18/2012 7:14 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Military colors only at warbird meets?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich [quote]ORIGINAL: CorsairJock Some events allow aircraft to be in any scheme, as long as the original design of the aircraft was for military purposes. Want to talk about gray areas? How about the Boing 707: originally designed for mid-air refueling (KC-135), LATER evolved into airliner. So would a United Airlines 707 be appropriate? Same can be said for some other airliners. [/quote] I'm not sure I agree that the 707 was developed from the KC-135 to begin with. Both aircraft were developments of the 367-80 and I think Boeing had intentions of developing the design into an airliner as well as an aerial refueler from the bery beginning. Even if I'm wrong on that point I would say that it's moot since the chances of somebody showing up at your next warbird event with a 707 are pretty slim! [/quote] Point of order; The KC-135 and all of its derrivatives (exept for 4 aircraft) are Boeing Model 717s (the RC-135As are 739s). There has NEVER been a non-government operated civilian KC-135, (NASA's vomit commets are the exception).
Posted on: 9/17/2012 12:02 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: landing bounce
acdii, even in a three point, getting off the elevator minimizes the forces that make bounces happen.
Posted on: 9/15/2012 7:05 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: landing bounce
Just wow. The secret to landing any tail dragger, and this learned in a 1:1 Cessna 140, is at the moment of touch down, ease off the elevator. Let your elevator go from up to neutral or VERY VERY slightly down. The bounce as stated above increases the angle of attack of the wing. Holding up elevator only makes this condition worse. When the wheels touch the top of the grass, let the elevator go to neutral. I've only had ONE model that did not like this approach and that was a Top Flite ELDER; on THAT original kit the gear is WAY too far forward. MTC YMMV
Posted on: 9/15/2012 6:48 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: Military colors only at warbird meets?
In your one case I'd let the Miss America fly. By the way the 1:1 scale version is sitting in a hangar just 6 miles from here! I think your second poll question aught to be "Plane types used by military at one time in any [b][size=3]AUTHENTIC[/size][/b] scheme is fine with me" If the intent of the meet is to show military warbirds then their life after active duty as implied above should count. In my case I take care of the FAA's last DC-3C N34. It was a US Navy R4D-6 for the first 21 years of its carreer (1945-1966). But from 1958 till 1966 it was on loan to the FAA and flew in civilian N number markings. So does that disqualify a military owned aircraft that just happens to have other markings on it? Does that disqualify a CIA turbo porter? On the other extreme, something that comes from the RC jet community: Let's take a bland grey contemporary combat aircraft and paint it in a totally fictitious paint scheme. So yes, you have a war bird, but no I'll never ever see a 1:1 version painted up in that scheme. Then again if your club is getting that picky then they should start functioning as a scale meet and disallow any plane that doesn't have documented proof that it was actually painted in the colors it's shown up in. That would leave a lot of folks out. I have an ARF Tiger Moth and a BUSA Fokker E-III, airframes that no one would argue were military owned aircraft operated in wartime. But niether airplane has a true scale paint scheme. The both "look" like warbirds but they too are un authentic schemes. So do they qualify?
Posted on: 9/14/2012 11:30 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Scale pattern plane?
And the very old Dave Platt Spitfire MK IX was actually a pattern plane made to look like a spitfire. It did the pattern quite well.
Posted on: 9/12/2012 9:46 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Twin .61 prop question
[quote]cool thanks for that but correct me if im wrong but ill need a pusher prop for one side and a normal pro for the other ?[/quote] Post #3 [quote]The engines will not turn opposite of each other...no you can't turn one around prop that is[/quote] Post #7 [quote]Note ALL The engines are turning the same way![/quote] Post #17 [quote]That engine is not a reversable type and can only be reversed with a reverse timed crankshaft which is unlikely avalible for it. Therefore you cannot run Counter rotating engines (one in reverse). This means you must use the same propellor on both sides and both must be facing in the normal forward orientation.[/quote] Post #20 Hi! [quote]You cannot use counter rotating props as the engines you have choosen isn't available with reversed rotation crank shafts. Soo...use ordinary rotating two blade 12x6 props (RAM, Graupner Sonic or APC) or if you want less performance 3-blade 11x6 MA props.[/quote]THE [b]ANSWER IS NO! [/b][size=4][/size]Both engines will turn the same way. You cannot reverse the direction the engines turn. Putting a pusher prop on one side will just result in air being blown the wrong way that is in your face. The engine will not start or run if you try to force it to run the wrong way. [b]NO[/b] you do not need a pusher prop![:D]
Posted on: 9/5/2012 8:34 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Twin .61 prop question
This page http://www.nitroplanes.com/72p-s61a.html Says an 11x6 Rule of thumb when going from 2 to 3 blades is go down one in either pitch or length. So your 10x6 three blade should work. HOWEVER, if they are new engines I'd break them in with the 11x6 two blades (if they'll fit between the engine and fuselage) until they are broken in. (one gallon of fuel through both of them) Then switch to the 10x6 three blade and see if the performance changes. You are also going to need a tachometer. And NEVER lean out one engine to match the other one's RPMs Start each one one at a time and set that one to its best performance. Then do the other. It isn't critial that they be spot on in sync on the RPMS.
Posted on: 9/5/2012 2:49 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
I like the lighter color blue. Pocket tee. Dont care much for the collar. But, Ill go with majority too. I will take three definately. XXL for me. and four patches. Steve did you see my pm about helping you get these mailed out?
Posted on: 9/5/2012 1:34 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Twin .61 prop question
[quote]ORIGINAL: willo jet @ Johnbuck my question was what props do i need to buy ? because i have purchased x2 3 blade,master airscrew 10x7. from hobbyking. The engines mounts are built with an offset btw. Cheers will [/quote] Will please identify the .61 engines that you are using. Then we can look at the MFG reccommended props.
Posted on: 9/5/2012 1:28 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Lost my shop buddy last night
As the the adopted pet of five household cats and two neigborhood cats I feel your loss and pain. I found comfort in this the first time I lost one: Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
Posted on: 9/4/2012 10:53 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Flying wing gliding in high winds
I realy really really wish some of you would sit down and learn the difference between the AMA safety code (NOT A LAW) and 14 CFR Part 91 (A LAW) and any associated Adivisory Circulars that tell you how to safely comply with that law. With respect to the OP § 101.37 Notice requirements. (a) Prelaunch notice: Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate an unmanned free balloon unless, within 6 to 24 hours before beginning the operation, he gives the following information to the FAA ATC facility that is nearest to the place of intended operation: (1) The balloon identification. (2) The estimated date and time of launching, amended as necessary to remain within plus or minus 30 minutes. (3) The location of the launching site. (4) The cruising altitude. (5) The forecast trajectory and estimated time to cruising altitude or 60,000 feet standard pressure altitude, whichever is lower. (6) The length and diameter of the balloon, length of the suspension device, weight of the payload, and length of the trailing antenna. (7) The duration of flight. (8) The forecast time and location of impact with the surface of the earth. (b) For solar or cosmic disturbance investigations involving a critical time element, the information in paragraph (a) of this section shall be given within 30 minutes to 24 hours before beginning the operation. (c) Cancellation notice: If the operation is canceled, the person who intended to conduct the operation shall immediately notify the nearest FAA ATC facility. (d) Launch notice: Each person operating an unmanned free balloon shall notify the nearest FAA or military ATC facility of the launch time immediately after the balloon is launched. § 101.39 Balloon position reports. (a) Each person operating an unmanned free balloon shall: (1) Unless ATC requires otherwise, monitor the course of the balloon and record its position at least every two hours; and (2) Forward any balloon position reports requested by ATC. (b) One hour before beginning descent, each person operating an unmanned free balloon shall forward to the nearest FAA ATC facility the following information regarding the balloon: (1) The current geographical position. (2) The altitude. (3) The forecast time of penetration of 60,000 feet standard pressure altitude (if applicable). (4) The forecast trajectory for the balance of the flight. (5) The forecast time and location of impact with the surface of the earth. (c) If a balloon position report is not recorded for any two-hour period of flight, the person operating an unmanned free balloon shall immediately notify the nearest FAA ATC facility. The notice shall include the last recorded position and any revision of the forecast trajectory. The nearest FAA ATC facility shall be notified immediately when tracking of the balloon is re-established. (d) Each person operating an unmanned free balloon shall notify the nearest FAA ATC facility when the operation is ended. The above free baloon requirements are LAW
Posted on: 9/3/2012 2:13 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: This History of Nitro RC
Wow! I am always amazed at how limited most rc drivers' knowledge of the age of thier hobby really is. My Dad worked with Bill and Ken Campbell in Westside St. Louis in their garage in 1967 on developing the Delta Systems GT Mk 7 RC car. Bill was the true engineer, designing EVERYTHING needed to make a sucessful car. He found ways to get wheels and tires made that worked and held up. He even designed their own Delta Systems RC radio system.. My dad did the electroinics in the servos. The GT Mk 7 was the first all molded fiberglass car and chassis. It had leaf spring suspension front and rear, first to use a worm drive and simple clutch. Ken envisioned growing the driver with the car. Start with a .19 to learn to drive, move to a .35 for track racing and a .60 for drag racing. I ran my car solo for most of 68-70 in local parking lots in Akron OH. That's when Heathkit brought out a .19 powered sidewinder pan car that blew the doors off my heavy fiberglass GT Mk 7. I have no idea what dad has done with that car in the interveneing 35 years since I left home.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 7:30 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Anhedral Stab back in the Day?
The trend may have been influenced by the F-4 Phantom.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 4:56 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Anhedral Stab back in the Day?
The trend may have been influenced by the F-4 Phantom.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 4:51 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Umm Boing 314's Pan Am's Clippers. But there were 12 built. Hey Zip, I'm going to be in Akron the 26 through the 30th of October, do you want to try to meet?
Posted on: 8/30/2012 7:48 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Got my wings, what now?
If you want to move in to pattern, learn to fly a long straight wings level line, that is parallel to the runway. lots and lots of touch and goes till you can grease them on in any direction with any kind of winds.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 5:39 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
My guess would be the Sperry Messenger; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperry_Messenger
Posted on: 8/24/2012 4:56 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
A TEE will Do For MEE TOO! XXL please also
Posted on: 8/22/2012 6:03 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Safe voltage to fly
Sorry don't know why it double posted But the Hobico/Tower voltmeter has a built in load, it works quite well at the field http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWDZ5&P=7 Tom
Posted on: 8/20/2012 11:12 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: CG Tiger 60
Matt, you bent the gear BEFORE you balanced the plane? Why do you think a long tail moment is going to make it "slow to respond"? My first one back in the last half of the 90's flew with an ST 90 and it was "light" on the nosewheel but it flew with the cg just slightly ahead of the designed gear location. In other words without fuel it would sit on its tail if promped to "sit". Don't remember how much weight mine took but in CG is in CG go to Academy and buy 2 oz fishing weights and screw them to the engine mount. Tom at the TORKS
Posted on: 8/20/2012 10:57 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Great Planes, TopFlite, Duraplane, US Aircore"
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RE: Safe voltage to fly
NiCads have an unique power curve, they drop rather rapidly from their full charge to nearly a flat line just above their rated voltage. They hold that for a long time then suddenly drop off from there. I stop and recharge at 4.9 volts
Posted on: 8/19/2012 12:14 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: All of these ARFs being massed produced...
[quote]ORIGINAL: geoardsog5 Tedrew, I must be an exception to the rule. I'm a builder, who loves to build.I charge $10/hr. on a T&M basis. I do only scale models, because that's what interests me.I'm retired, so I don't depend on building for a living.If you think you would like to try building, give it a shot, you might be able to at least help pay for your hobby. Regards, John R. www.rcaircraftworks.com [/quote] Nice page and GREAT work!
Posted on: 8/16/2012 12:25 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Employment, Jobs, Help Wanted in Radio Control Industry"
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RE: All of these ARFs being massed produced...
Drew, there's a saying, eat enough lobster and it starts to taste like soap. You've never built a model under contract have you? The fun in building quickly dissappears when you non longer control what you are building and when you have to get it done. Remember you don't get to see it fly or fly it either. It just becomes a job. (thust then nets around the dormatory). Why don't you call the guys at Balsa USA and see if they have any form of intern program that would let you build their test models for a summer? Then come back and tell us if it's a dream job. Or advertise on the web to offer a kit building business. See if anyone will pay you enough to live on while you build their models? If it was such a dream job, then the jobs would be easy to find. MTC YMMV Tom
Posted on: 8/16/2012 5:26 AM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "Employment, Jobs, Help Wanted in Radio Control Industry"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Ok how about the Bristol M.1 Monoplane Scout?
Posted on: 8/15/2012 12:36 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: BAe Hawk Marine Centennial scheme help!!
Google images T-45 centennial Goshawk. Using BAE may be limiting what you come up with since it's a Mac Air /Boeing airplane.
Posted on: 8/14/2012 1:11 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
1) Single engine. 2) Monoplane. 3) First of its type in service with producing nation. 4) Designed for a different engine than that actually used - though airframe design for original engine retained. 5) Held a world record. 6) Fighter. Number 4 is the give away the McDonnell FH 3 Demon First designed from scratch swept wing fighter World record: Shortest USN Carreer of any fighter??? ;-)
Posted on: 8/14/2012 12:34 PM by Author "MajorTomski" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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