RE: Omaha Pattern Championships
[quote]ORIGINAL: 4u2nv-RCU Wish I could make it...dont miss the SAC museum out north of town. SR-71 and a British Vulcan are way cool and seeing a B-47 aint too bad either!! [/quote] It's now, the Strategic Air and Space Museum, "SAS" Museum. And, it's Southwest of Omaha. Same exit off I-80 as Mahoney State Park. Not bashing you, just don't want anyone to get lost. If my OS91fx will stop being a temperamental little, B1***, I'll be flying my Swallow EX. EJ
Posted on: 7/27/2012 8:30 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Tail Wheel Support Bracket
Parts used, including part numbers are listed in his description.
Posted on: 1/8/2012 7:06 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Parkzone Ember2 radio buddybox-able?
Good point, Rich. Ember not here, yet. But, I'll check it out, when it arrives. Thanks, EJ
Posted on: 11/26/2011 9:53 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Parkzone Ember2 radio buddybox-able?
Can the DSM2 radio, from a Parkzone Ember2, be used as a buddy box with a DX-7? EJ
Posted on: 11/26/2011 9:39 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Parkzone Vapor radio, buddy-boxable?
Can the DSM2 radio, from a Parkzone Vapor, be used as a buddy box with a DX-7? EJ
Posted on: 11/16/2011 7:46 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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RE: Why use a 3-bladed prop
There's an awful lot of small aircraft at a nearby airport, running 3-blade props. They must be doing something right.
Posted on: 10/20/2011 9:33 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Horizon Hobby's new web site
Why don't they just put airplane parts under the airplane section, and engine parts under the engine section. Having a separate section for "Parts" just seems silly, to me.
Posted on: 10/14/2011 9:40 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Fuel Pump Questions v2.0
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hobbsy The regulators come with a check valve that pressurizes the tank using [b]muffler pressure on a fourstroke[/b] and [b]crankcase pressure on a two stroke[/b] and when you see the tank bulge, even one of those stiff walled Sullivans you'll see that there is plenty of pressure to regulate. Since the check valve traps the peak of the pressure pulses in the crankcase or muffler the pressure is considerable. PS, it would not have been, ''hi jacking'' since it is the same topic.[8D] [/quote] OK, so, the regulators do help to increase the flow of fuel from a tank located further back than normal. Right? Just not with a pumping action? Oh, and Hobbsy, don't you have that backwards? Muffler pressure on a two stroke, and crankcase pressure on a four stroke? Thanks, for all the replys, everyone, EJ
Posted on: 10/14/2011 9:29 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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Fuel Pump Questions v2.0
I didn't want to high-jack [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10761644&key=]this[/link] other thread. So... Why is it, whenever someone asks a question concerning pumps for glow engines, inevitably the regulators are suggested? What good is a "regulator" if there isn't enough fuel available from the tank to the carb? There's nothing to regulate. Or, am I missing some ability of these "regulators"? Thanks, EJ
Posted on: 10/13/2011 9:52 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Learning Progress to more manuvers , planes?
A trainer should be capable of all basic maneuvers. If not, have an experienced r/c pilot try them, to see if the plane is really capable, or possibly set up incorrectly. If the plane checks out, you may need more instruction. At our club, we have held competitions using trainers and inexpensive sport planes, in a fun-type pattern contest. Most of the planes listed above were used, ie. the Avistar, Sky Raider Mach 1, among others, all performed the Sportsman Pattern sequences. A NEXStar has even been used. Doesn't like inverted, but it will do it. Keep practicing, and good luck. EJ
Posted on: 10/13/2011 9:41 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: EC Meeting Sat. 10-25-08
I realize this is an old thread, but it's about the most current discussion I could find, with a direct link to AMA standards. My question is, "What is the AMA's current ruling on impounding 2.4 transmitters?" Thanks, EJ
Posted on: 9/30/2011 9:08 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hobbsy I'll check it out. And, here you go. [/quote] Thanks, Hobbsy. As I indicated, my starting point, with the end even with the throttle barrel, my gap is much wider than yours. Will start closer to your pic, and go from there. EJ
Posted on: 9/8/2011 8:00 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
I'm having some difficulties getting my older model Fa80 tuned. Using this method, with a metal arm... [quote]ORIGINAL: Hobbsy ... if it is a metal arm, set it even with the end of the throttle barrel. Its easiest to set the LS with the HS needle at absolute peak. If you attempt to set the LS needle with the HS rich you end up chasing the needles all over the place. It will end up about where this one is. [/quote] ... there appears to be a rather large gap, between the end of the LS needle, and the open end of the spraybar. It looks to be about a sixteenth to three-thirty-seconds of an inch (see diagram). In order to get anywhere close to a lean-ish low-end, I have to turn the LS needle in a long way. Do I have an equipment problem? Approximately how much of a gap does yours have, when tuned properly? Thanks, EJ
Posted on: 9/7/2011 9:44 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Something NOT to do!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gray Beard Don't ever put your glow stick, ignitor, hot shoe in your pocket with your car keys!!!!!!!!!!!!!![:@] {{That dumbass married to my wife did}} Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] Those small hand-held FRS radios have the charging connections on the bottom. Put that in your pocket with change and see what happens. Yeah, it got hot. And, the dime got stuck to the melted plastic. I looked pretty stupid, in front of a Labor Day Air Show crowd.
Posted on: 6/19/2011 8:15 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: How much aileron to rudder mix?
Using mixed rudder in calm or mild breezes will help the LOOK of your turns. But, won't help your skill level. Moderate to high wind conditions will require rudder know-how to make those coordinated turns look nice. Learn it early. You will thank yourself down the road. EJ
Posted on: 6/19/2011 8:02 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: DX7 Unable to select model 14??
Obviously, completely charge the battery, and see if you can access the models you need. Depending on the age of the battery, it might be a good idea to load test it, also. HTH, EJ
Posted on: 6/7/2011 6:49 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Engine getting too hot
As you mentioned, one of your carb screws is stripped, I'd be VERY surprised if you don't have a vacuum leak causing the engine to run lean. EJ
Posted on: 4/25/2011 7:49 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: OS 55AX Eating up Glow plugs
Last weekend, I was helping a club member, try to overcome an engine that just would not get to a decent WOT. After tinkering awhile, we discovered that the fuel nipple was loose. Might want to double check yours. EJ
Posted on: 4/18/2011 8:49 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: V-Tail actions are reversed.
How they should move was obvious, to me. They just didn't, at first. While we're on the subject, should I tone down the rudder? Some comments I've read, said you really shouldn't need rudder, if the plane is set up correctly. EJ
Posted on: 4/15/2011 5:17 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: V-Tail actions are reversed.
[quote]ORIGINAL: AndyKunz Swap the servo leads. Andy [/quote] OMG . To be honest, I thought that wouldn't be any different than reversing the servos. However, swapping the leads, then reversing the servos, was exactly what it took. Thanks, Andy. EJ p.s. Why don't owner's manuals address this stuff? [:@]
Posted on: 4/15/2011 9:01 AM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10464267

V-Tail actions are reversed.
I am building/assembling my first V-Tail aircraft. I have connected the servos to the appropriate channel on the Rx. I cannot get my DX-7 to operate the elevators and rudders correctly. V-Tail is turned on, of course, and when the elevators move in the correct direction the rudders are reversed, or visa-versa. What am I missing? Thanks, EJ
Posted on: 4/14/2011 9:37 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: DLE 30 in CA Fantasy
All this testing and changes, seems to me you really DO want to try some competition. Sounds like a nice combo. Glad you're happy with it. EJ
Posted on: 4/2/2011 6:07 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Problem with T-28 after crash......
Try to re-bind. EJ
Posted on: 8/9/2010 9:11 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9922503

Amelia's Electra kit?
Yeah, it's another attempt to find a kit. I've seen lots of OLD threads, guys looking for plans and kits. But, with the movie "Amelia" out, there seems to be interest, again. So, anybody see/hear of any manufacturers putting together kits of the Lockheed Electra 10E? I'd like to se something in a 1/10 or 1/8 scale. But, a 1/12 scale wouldn't be bad, either. Thanks, EJ
Posted on: 3/10/2010 11:53 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9571960

RE: So, you can’t see the lights?
The cable ends are flush with the fuse, and, again, I used a couple drops of canopy glue to keep the cables in place. Even in the brightly lit meeting room, the club members in the back of the room could still see the lighted cable end. Up close, outside, there’s no problem seeing the light. Now, after checking for any abnormal lights, I can safely turn off the switch, knowing all was well on that flight. Remember: You are making changes to a piece of equipment that is not sanctioned by the manufacturer, and will probably void the warranty. Attempting this operation, is at your own risk. I cannot be responsible for your ability to complete the operation safely. However, if you do try it, let us know how yours goes. Mine works fine. Good luck, EJ
Posted on: 2/24/2010 10:55 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: So, you can’t see the lights?
the cable has an opportunity to make wide turns before exiting the side of the fuse.
Posted on: 2/24/2010 10:53 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: So, you can’t see the lights?
and the satellite rx on the other…
Posted on: 2/24/2010 10:52 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: So, you can’t see the lights?
Also, I put a dab of canopy glue at the point where the cable entered the receiver’s plastic shell. Depending on the location of each receiver, use enough cable to keep bend radii to a wide sweep and avoid kinks. With my main rx mounted on one side of the fuse…
Posted on: 2/24/2010 10:51 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: So, you can’t see the lights?
As you might expect, this operation is completely at your own risk. And, would probably void any warranty. So, don’t attempt it, unless you’re prepared to pay the price. I used a drill size that would allow a relatively snug fit for the fiber cable. I used 1mm cable, that I picked up off Ebay, cheap.
Posted on: 2/24/2010 10:50 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: So, you can’t see the lights?
shows the location of the led. I used a small finger tip drill, to be as accurate as possible. And, to keep from running into the led, on the circuit board below.
Posted on: 2/24/2010 10:49 PM by Author "N429EM" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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