RE: Living and Flying is the Seattle Area?
[quote]ORIGINAL: luckymacy OK, this is an old thread but I'm visiting Renton area next week. [/quote] I have an app for my iphone called RCMaps. Think RCGroups had it or at least that was where I heard about it. Not great for my area (east of the Cascades) but it shows Renton as having a flying field at Coulon Park. It also lists Seatac Park Flyer Park and Riverview Playfield. North in the Bellevue area it shows MaryMoore flying field. Northwest Bellevue shows Northwest electric Flyers field. It shows Gasworks slope flying field in Seattle. It shows Smith Cove Park as a field in the Queen Anne Hill area. There is a Barn Owls indoor flying field near Lake Washington. It also shows View Ridge Park and Dahl Park. In the Boeing area it shows West Seattle Reservoir. Between Auburn and Sumner it shows Mt Baker Middle School in the Algona and Pacific areas. The app says the Mt Baker site would not be good on weekends as the field is used for football and soccer). It lists Flaming Geysers Flyers flying site in teh Flaming Geysers state Park. I have no personal knowledge of any of these fields and this app seems very useful for that but again I do not know how complete or up to date it is. Hope that helps.
Posted on: 9/14/2012 9:38 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Used AutoCad
[quote]ORIGINAL: LesUyeda "Ok guy's, I have been about eight hour's on this thing, the Draftsight." A good tutorial, that walks you through various excercises works wonders.[/quote] Where is this tutorial? The hot link took me to RCU buy a keyword rather than going to any tutorial. Thank you.
Posted on: 9/13/2012 8:37 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: I wish these GA (General Aviation) aircraft were made into kits.
[quote]ORIGINAL: ShoestringRacer I have yet to see a model of a Mooney aircraft. I wonder if modelers even know what a Mooney is? [url]http://www.aopa.org/online_gallery/results.cfm?makeModel=Mooney%2C%20Encore[/url] [/quote] Jack Stafford had the Mooney 201. Tri R and later GM Plastics took over from Tri R with a Mooney kit. Aerotechmodels offered a set of plans for the Mooney. PAC models
Posted on: 9/4/2012 9:02 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Would appreciate advice for give-away plane
Many of the park flyers would fit your requirements. You might also consider a small foamie as there is not much too them. They are light and a profile foamie could be repaired quickly. That does not fit you balsa frame and maybe wing requirement but would get him in the air in the park quickly.
Posted on: 8/10/2012 8:05 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Magnetic building system
All Electronics sells a cabinet latch magnet at: http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/MAG-123/CABINET-LATCH-MAGNET/1.html that are 3 for a buck. They appear to be the same as the ones that Jeff mentioned (and Paul Johnson recommended in his Airfield models article) at www.magnetsource.com/airfieldmodels/ Also I just ran into welding magnets at Harbor Freight. They have a big one (4" or so) for about $4 or 5 but they also have some smaller ones in a 4 pack for about the same $5 range price. They are shaped like an arrow head so you can set them at several angles. Magnetic building boards are great for my needs. [quote]ORIGINAL: catflyer One quick question, where are you guys ordering the magnets from?? I can't seem to find a supplier of anything other than fridge magnets no matter what I type into Google. [/quote]
Posted on: 8/4/2012 8:56 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Re-building Casburn King Lucky Fly
Johny Casburn has some nice birds back then. I had a Fun Fly. Unfortunately it only made 2 flights and taht was 1975. Mine suffered from either vibration or ghosting/interference as it went full throttle and straight down and made a very big divit in the ground from about 300 feet! All I got out of it was a box of splinters! That was when I was trying to learn to fly. Needless to say, it really shook me up! I did like the plane though
Posted on: 7/20/2012 8:50 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Windecker Eagle
Flying Models does seem to give good service. At least they have the 2 times I have bought plans from them recently. I did receive the Windecker Eagle plans from them today. I ordered them on Friday and they arrived today in a roll tube (except they are not round any more). When I unrolled them I was a bit upset as the Windecker fuselage plan was very blotchy and black in spots but the next sheet was a good copy of it so they had appearently had the first page bleed badly but included it at no extra cost. The wing and tail sheets were ok though so no extra there. When I called them late last Friday the gal told me that the reason they do not list all their plans is because some are not very popular and others like the L19 plan from the early 1960's are not available because the mylar deteriorated so they can not make a copy. They apparently have not gone digital yet. [quote]ORIGINAL: TFF FlyingModels is still very mom and pop; I have had to use the phone. [/quote]
Posted on: 7/11/2012 9:54 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: M.A.N. Air Age plans sale
Any idea how often MAN has their sales? I only know of a couple in the past but do not watch it very closely and usually only see it when I see a thread about it on here. Do they have a regular schedule for sales (like this was for 4th of July)?
Posted on: 7/9/2012 11:48 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: M.A.N. Air Age plans sale
Looks like the 50% off plan prices was just until July 5th but I did order a few plans before they went back up. I also took the time to order a couple plans from Carstens Flying Models magazine. [quote]ORIGINAL: kgibson4 Here's the plans page: http://www.airagestore.com/plans/rc-planes.html [/quote]
Posted on: 7/7/2012 9:43 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: I wish these GA (General Aviation) aircraft were made into kits.
them a couple of times and never got any replies. I see the ad is still there. Does anyone have this Mooney? Eureka aircraft at http://eurekaaircraft.com/sport.htm offers a Mooney M20B kit in a .40 size (62... the Mooney M20B that PAC used to offer. He also offers a smaller .25 size Mooney M20B (50" wing... a Mooney, it's here: [/quote]
Posted on: 7/6/2012 9:26 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: I wish these GA (General Aviation) aircraft were made into kits.
Aerotech does not appear to offer the Mooney any more. [quote]ORIGINAL: mars http://www.aerotechmodels.com/MOONEY.htm [/quote]
Posted on: 7/6/2012 9:10 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: I wish these GA (General Aviation) aircraft were made into kits.
Wm, did you ever get that 96" Mk21 done? where did you get the plans? [quote]ORIGINAL: CoosBayLumber Have been flying and marketing a pair of much larger Mooney A/C for couple years now. Have the Mooney M-18 Mite in scale with 45 inch span, and the Mooney M-20-C Master at 72 inch span. Am going on to the Mooney Mark 21 at 96 inch span at present time. Wm. [/quote]
Posted on: 7/6/2012 8:48 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Windecker Eagle
anyone is interested. [quote]ORIGINAL: Mooney_driver I sent them an email . I did find
Posted on: 7/6/2012 8:40 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Windecker Eagle
I sent them an email but have not heard back yet. I did find the Windecker still in the PDF catalog they have online but the online order form does not give any provision for adding items that you know exist. So I will see how they respond. Thank you. [quote]ORIGINAL: TFF I would call Carstens, I think the web only shows the most popular not the whole catalog. [/quote]
Posted on: 7/6/2012 7:18 AM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Windecker Eagle
Hello Danny. I was just looking at the Carstens web page online catalog and no longer see the Windecker CF287 plan listed and it does not show up in a search. Do you happen to know of another source for this plan? Thank you. Mooney_Driver [quote]ORIGINAL: WRAM I have the plans for the Windecker Eagle. Also a favorite of mine. I have and original factory 3-view given to me by friend Ralph Jackson
Posted on: 7/5/2012 9:11 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Sig L-19 Bird Dog
Hello Andrew. That 63" Berkley plan on Outerzone does not seem to be the same as the L19 that I had and yet the one I had was the Sig L19 which I was lead to believe was a rebranded Berkley. They are definitely different though. Thank you. [quote]ORIGINAL: Andrew Go here and search on L-19: http://www.outerzone.co.uk/ There are five sets of plans there. [/quote]
Posted on: 4/29/2012 8:46 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Sig L-19 Bird Dog
Hello Brian. What L19 plans do you have? [quote]ORIGINAL: av8rsodt I also have a soft spot for the L-19 Bird Dog. Been collecting some plans and support documents for my future build. Mine will be Cox .049 TD powered with throttle ring and rudder, elevator, and possibly flaps for kicks. Also going to build a set of floats for water flying. [/quote]
Posted on: 4/28/2012 7:12 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Ace Foam Wings
The Ace foam wings were a popular item. RCM used them in a lot of the plans from their magazine. I built a 1/2A AeroCommander from the RCM plans as well as a couple of other RCM plans in the mid 70's time frame. I still see several posts asking where they can be obtained now. There are a couple of suppliers but the Ace foam wings are a good all around wing and are quick to assemble. [quote]ORIGINAL: fargophil While cleaning out the shop I came across 3 sets of Ace tapered chord wings and one set of straight wings. For various reasons Im no longer flying R?C so I was wondering what would the design parameters be to use these wings for a 1/2a airplane? [/quote]
Posted on: 4/24/2012 8:40 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Telemaster planes
The senior Telemaster is a great flying plane. I have had mine since right after the article appeared in RC Modeler magazine and Hobbie Lobby started offering the kit over 40 years ago. What what I have read on these forums, the smaller Telemasters are not as forgiving. I do not think you can go wrong with a Senior Telemaster As far as which type of motor to select, it is mostly up to your personal preference. Electrics offer a lot as you do not run into issues getting them to start and no noise issues and no issue in obtaining fuel but you will need multiple batteries and ways to charge them safely at home and on the field. I also gather that flight time is less than it would be with typical glow fuel tanks. Battery technology has greatly improved. I do not yet own any electrics but do want to start as they seem to have a lot to offer but some people prefer the smell of burnt glow fuel and the sound of a glow motor. In short, pick the type of motor that you like but be aware of the short comings of both types.
Posted on: 3/4/2012 8:43 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Telemaster planes
The senior Telemaster is a great flying plane. I have had mine since right after the article appeared in RC Modeler magazine and Hobbie Lobby started offering the kit over 40 years ago. What what I have read on these forums, the smaller Telemasters are not as forgiving. I do not think you can go wrong with a Senior Telemaster As far as which type of motor to select, it is mostly up to your personal preference. Electrics offer a lot as you do not run into issues getting them to start and no noise issues and no issue in obtaining fuel but you will need multiple batteries and ways to charge them safely at home and on the field. I also gather that flight time is less than it would be with typical glow fuel tanks. Battery technology has greatly improved. I do not yet own any electrics but do want to start as they seem to have a lot to offer but some people prefer the smell of burnt glow fuel and the sound of a glow motor. In short, pick the type of motor that you like but be aware of the short comings of both types.
Posted on: 3/4/2012 8:30 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Building Boards
that uyp? Thank you. Mooney
Posted on: 3/4/2012 6:10 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Building Boards
[quote]ORIGINAL: skip@antipatterns.com I think these magnets might work through your piece of glass.... http://www.correlatedmagnetics.com/index.html [/quote] Which magnets were you specifically referring to from correlatedmagnets? Their product list did not seem very specific and I did not see any affordable magnets in that short product list. with the cheapest being $40 for a pair.
Posted on: 3/4/2012 1:33 AM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Building Boards
[quote]ORIGINAL: skip@antipatterns.com [quote]ORIGINAL: tomfiorentino I am assuming you used the rib alignment template of the Adjusto Jig to make the holes in the ribs...any issues with using that part of the system? Any "if I did it over again" tidbits? [/quote] Hi Tom, That's funny! I bought my ajusto jig on ebay also. And... it didn't come with the rib alignment tool so I had to make one. Here's some pictures of how I did it. I had the same concern as you about learning how in the process of ruining my first wing (grin). So, I built a smaller plane (an old BF109 kit) first that I wouldn't be as upset about meesing up... but it came out perfect! [/quote] Take a look at the replacement Rib Indexer that Gene (Alpha35) made in this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1246920&page=6 in post: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=18892443&postcount=87 it is a very nice replacement indexer and looks easy to make.
Posted on: 3/4/2012 1:25 AM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Building Boards
[quote]ORIGINAL: turbo.gst I have been using an adjust-jig for over 20 years. I use it slightly different than designed. I took the wing jig apart ( I made two halves). I use two of the rib stations for each wing rib. It holds it perfectly square with no rubber bands. I build both left and right wing panels in the same jig. Build one with the wing LE on one side and the other with the wing TE on that same side. Every rib is absolutely perfect in relation to the other side. I can use those known points to help incidence( especially nice on a bipe). I think it works better than the original. You can join the wing halves using the jig. I also have the fuse jig kit. I have used it, but it is not the best fuse jig I have seen. RCM had a design that I prefer. [/quote] I have been using an adjust-jig for over 20 years. I use it slightly different than designed. I took the wing jig apart ( I made two halves). I use two of the rib stations for each wing rib. It holds it perfectly square with no rubber bands. I build both left and right wing panels in the same jig. Build one with the wing LE on one side and the other with the wing TE on that same side. Every rib is absolutely perfect in relation to the other side. I can use those known points to help incidence( especially nice on a bipe). I think it works better than the original. You can join the wing halves using the jig. I also have the fuse jig kit. I have used it, but it is not the best fuse jig I have seen. RCM had a design that I prefer.[/quote]Where did you find the extra rib stations? I would like to use the approach that you are using with my Adjusto Jig but have not found a source of more rib stations...or did you make more out of plywood?Have you had any trouble with your rib indexer template? My Adjusto Jig did not come with the rib indexer but this particular post was quite useful:in this thread:Gene made a very good and very study replacement rib indexer.
Posted on: 3/4/2012 1:07 AM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 4.8 NIMH battery
[quote]ORIGINAL: lcgj I have some questions with charging a 6V 2500 mah JR rx pack with a Triton charger. So started charging it at .5 mah and the volts got up over 7.0 and about 1700 mah so I stopped it , the battery was not HOT. [/quote] .5 mah? Are you sure you do not mean 500mah or 1/2 Ah? .5mah sounds very very low for any battery since most nicads and nimh charge at 1/10C or 250 ma. (for a 2500mah pack) for normal charging. Fast charging would be differnt but they would need to be monitored to make sure they did not overheat during charging.
Posted on: 2/11/2012 10:05 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Pilot QB series plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: ezetwo can any one help me? I am looking for plans and parts sheet of the cessna and moth minor in the pilot qb series. [/quote] You mean this Cessna 177 controlline plane for .09-.15? http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20563035&postcount=8308 The plans are in PDF and the second sheet says parts sheet. or was there another Cessna you were looking for by Pilot? There is a Moth Minor in that (over 8000 message ) thread too but not a Pilot brand.
Posted on: 1/28/2012 2:29 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Pilot QB series plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: 3810 any chance you may be able to offer the plan for the Baby as well? 3810 [/quote] Pilot Baby and Quick Built QB10L plans in PDF are both in this message: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20374083&postcount=7926
Posted on: 1/28/2012 2:18 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Pilot QB series plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: LUV2FLYRC2 Hi Pete do you still have the plans for the little toni that you can email me? Thanks, Jack. JackKohr@aol.com. [/quote] Little Toni plans are also in this message: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20378867&postcount=7933 in PDF form
Posted on: 1/28/2012 2:15 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Pilot QB series plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: andriksen Does some one have the plan for the PILOT QB 20 ?[/quote] The plan is in this message (8111) at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20493442&postcount=8111 at RCG in the Vintage and Old Time Plans thread. The Pilot QB10 and QB15 are also in that thread. To search for some of those plans to see whee they are located in that same thread go to http://www.outerzone.co.uk/vinplandex and search for them. That will give you the page in the over 500 page thread and a link back to the page (but not directly to the message on that page). I hope that you find this useful.
Posted on: 1/28/2012 2:09 PM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: enya .09
[quote]ORIGINAL: controlliner Carbs from Enya direct. $ 27.30 USD [/quote] I did not pay that much for any of the entire motors so paying $27.50 just for the carb is not in my budget. I keep looking for reasonable carbs that someone might be selling used. [quote]ORIGINAL: aspeed For 3 bucks more you can get an ASP .12. ABC BB. with a carb and muffler. or an AP .09 or .15 same thing but rear exhaust. [/quote] I love my Enya .09's because they have kept going for decades. They may not be the best engine or the fastest but they have certainly been woth the money that I paid for them. There are better engines out there but these were the best bang for the buck at the time that I bought them.
Posted on: 1/23/2012 11:38 AM by Author "Mooney_driver" in the forum "Control Lines"
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