RE: storing planes and equipment?
Be sure your wing holders are truly flat and parallel as long term sitting can lead to a warp. Don't ask how I found out[:D]
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RE: Second plane?
Stick are THE easiest design to scratch build and this one could EASILY be made from 2 sheets of dollar store foam board http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490620 I am using it as a primary trainer for a new guy. I recommend an KFm 3 wing with an arrow shaft spar.
Posted on: 6/14/2013 2:51 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Can i save a rusted nitro motor?
I would consider new bearings and a GOOD cleaning while it is apart. I redid a very old OS 40ABC FSR that had been stored in a damp basement for about 8 years. I rebuilt it and oiled it up WELL. Last week I used it on an ugly stick and was able to flip start it !
Posted on: 6/14/2013 2:45 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: KOOKIE KUTTER glider contest NixaMo sept8
looks like several new glider guiders gonna join in this go a round!
Posted on: 9/1/2012 9:15 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: KOOKIE KUTTER glider contest NixaMo sept8
Hey Just wanted to say this is open to ALL gliders. Pure, electric EVEN GLOW [:)]. Wanna put your old Playboy up come on out! Will have 3 meter high start 2 meter high start and my new winch available. Hose monster rubber on both high starts now[8D]
Posted on: 9/1/2012 9:14 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Tailwind Gliders New Tips Page
HI Curtis. I have to say you are one of the most helpful guys around the Forums. And That says a lot cuz most of he guys are helpfull. HOWEVER ....[:D] would you be so kind as to post a link. [;)][:D]
Posted on: 8/10/2012 8:55 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Anyone Know a good Hi-Start Tubing Source?
Aerofoam.com or Hosemonster.com Same guy, same REALLY high quality tubing. Fast shipping and VERY customer friendly. I now have 100" of the 2 Meter and 3 Meter rubber. They both are in two sections and the hardware comes with :-) You can get rubber elsewere but the age and quality are hard to tell sometimes especially on the net. His is mandrel formed top notch. rubber. He has full high start sets I beleive if you need the line and chute. Happy thermal hunting!
Posted on: 8/10/2012 8:50 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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KOOKIE KUTTER glider contest NixaMo sept8
KOOKIE KUTTER nixa mo sept 8 2012 Hey guys, Our last event was really fun so here we go again Our events are mostly new flyers (we'er gettin better) so any one has a chance to do well. But mostly its all about fun
Posted on: 7/31/2012 10:50 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Hiss & Boink glider contest July 7 20102 nixa mo
Hi Here is a report on or event. It was a fine hermal day low winds. We had 9 guys fly and a good spectator turn out. Planning a SEPTEMBER glider event as well. Here is the CD's report .... On July the 7th 2012....... The First Annual Hiss N Boink was held. Nine pilots endured the 90 plus heat, sweat and changing thermals.....For a first of its kind, the contest, was a bit tough for some of the pilots, as a few had to endure motors falling off, landing off the field, and a gambit of other problems. Several tents were put up, for a bit of welcomed shade. Food was provided with drinks, and they were really appreciated. Thanks much guys. The actual contest comprised of three, four minute flights with a possible 100 point landing, Total possible score for a round was 330. We had one visitor, Steve, a member of the Bolivar club.... Steve did a great job of flying his Supra in trying conditions. James flew his Yard stick in his first contest and did a super job. Randy, flew a borrowed Gentle Lady and did very well considering conditions and the tired ole bird he was flying. Bill flew his Radian pro which worked well. Terry did an outstanding job, comming at the last minute with an untested Radian......very good Terry Results and scores of pilots: 1. Bill 904 2. Steve 751 3. James 733 4. Randy 545 5. Terry 479 David, Les, Bruce and John were fliers also. Each had minor problems, that caused dnf,s. We are looking into having another contest in September, so stay tuned for it. Bill Wilson CD
Posted on: 7/8/2012 11:11 AM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Nixa mo glider contest July 7
Looks like wind out of the north and good for launching! We will have at least 1 winch [8D][:)] Plenty of shade pop ups will be around and I pre froze nearly 70 20 ounce water bottles. Just in case its warm[;)]
Posted on: 7/6/2012 9:29 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Hiss & Boink glider contest July 7 20102 nixa mo
Winds out of the N and just right for launching [:D] We will have at least 1 winch[8D]
Posted on: 7/6/2012 9:25 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Hiss & Boink glider contest July 7 20102 nixa mo
Its free and WE buy lunch! [:)]
Posted on: 7/2/2012 5:31 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Nixa mo glider contest July 7
Hi all, Did I mention it is FREE & we buy lunch? IT IS! Looks to be a great day of flying!
Posted on: 7/1/2012 6:41 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Hiss & Boink glider contest July 7 20102 nixa mo
Da Rock, Thanks! [:D]
Posted on: 6/28/2012 3:18 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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Nixa mo glider contest July 7
HEY gang, I just posted a contest for ALL gliders July 7th in nixa mo[8D] http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11126826/tm.htm
Posted on: 6/21/2012 2:03 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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Hiss & Boink glider contest July 7 20102 nixa mo
Hey! hope you can come play! Fun for begginers and old geezers alike. All gliders alowed as long as you can cut motor for timed climb. Pure gliders will do a high start launch.
Posted on: 6/21/2012 12:28 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Painting a prop
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rodney I run some big gassers and almost always just paint the tips white with epoxy paint using a prop balancer when I paint them. The epoxy does not change weight as it cures so a balanced wet paint job is still balanced when the paint cures. White tips are very visible when the engine is running, a good safety item. [/quote] WORKS FOr ME
Posted on: 6/7/2012 3:21 AM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Do you use FrSky Modules and Receivers?
Nice article Ed. Thanks![8D]
Posted on: 4/9/2012 8:09 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: pushrod assembly
Hi all, I was taught to make my own push rods early on in my modeling experience. GOAL stiff and light. Stiff for obvious reasons but light is VERY important to preserve servos in those "sudden stop" situations. Medium to hard balsa is fine so are the arrow shafts. Bamboo from the dollar store used for plant stakes is really fun as well. recycled carbon fishin' poles are really nice. Minnflyer's pics are super, I like to wrap the string back past the hole for the wire bend. UNwaxxed dental floss is handy on the bench for this kind of stuff. The Sullivan style flexible rod in a tube rigs are handy for some situations but they require support with balsa cross pieces in the fuse. It sounds as if the original poster has this problem.??? Many cheap ARF trainers require a bit of surgery to add push rod support.
Posted on: 4/8/2012 5:06 AM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: pushrod assembly
Hi all, I was taught to make my own push rods early on in my modeling experience. GOAL stiff and light. Stiff for obvious reasons but light is VERY important to preserve servos in those "sudden stop" situations. Medium to hard balsa is fine so are the arrow shafts. Bamboo from the dollar store used for plant stakes is really fun as well. recycled carbon fishin' poles are really nice. Minnflyer's pics are super, I like to wrap the srting back past the hole for the wire bend. UNwaxxed dental floss is handy on the bench for this kind of stuff. The Sullivan style flexible rod in a tube rigs are handy for some situations but they require support with balsa cross pieces in the fuse. It sounds as if the original poster has this problem.??? Many cheap ARF trainers require a bit of surgery to add push rod support.
Posted on: 4/8/2012 5:05 AM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Do you use FrSky Modules and Receivers?
Well, I went with FRSky for my indoor and close up foamys and Fasst for the gliders. Staying with my 72Mhz stuff for the slimers for now. Have not had a chance to install any of the 2.4 stuff yet but might get a chance to do that this evening[:D] I am doing up a fresh Radian (gave my old one to a 9 year old kid ...I think his smile touched in back!) Ozmo
Posted on: 4/4/2012 4:44 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Aileron Gap seal
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey Doesn't anyone use clear monokote for this any more? [/quote] I do. Clear monokote works fine on the hinge line but the other works well accross the gap. I bet you could fold clear monokote over sticky side to sticky side and iron it together over a pool que and get the precurved effect.
Posted on: 3/17/2012 1:18 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Joy Stick
+1[8D] We builders need to STICK together[:@][:)]
Posted on: 3/11/2012 7:43 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Do you use FrSky Modules and Receivers?
I'm converting a 9C using a Futaba 2.4 module and FRsky receivers. We'll see how it all works when the module and receivers arrive[:D]
Posted on: 3/1/2012 9:39 AM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Joy Stick
AmishWarlord , You'll like the Joystick, it was fast with a TD! I would recomend going full house and loosing some dihedral. As you said your going electric your weight should stay very good even with an extra servo. Are you going to do a build log?
Posted on: 2/29/2012 9:09 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Joy Stick
HHHOOOOOO EEE Someone started up Mr Peabody's way back machine. The Joy Stick was my first scatch built plane. Dave Mcdonald taught me to cut foam wings and I scratched out eight "kits". Aileron elevator version, no dihedral, TD engine. I crash mine more times than I can count cuz I was a RANK beginner at the time. I still have one of those eight "kits". I also recently bumped into a NIB kit on Fleabay and snagged it for the kit collection. awfully fun little plane. The PT version is shown on the cover of the little instruction pamplet in the kit exactly like the pic shown. :-)
Posted on: 2/27/2012 8:49 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Does Giving away planes Have a Reward?
Hi, If you feel good about it go for it! I think it has become obvious in the many replies tath there are those who do not appreciate the gifts. I would not offer anything to them ( hardto say whos who sometimes though). I gave a flyable Radian carcass to a nine year old kid at a swap meet last week. His dad is already a flyer and I gave him my email so I could point him at inexpensive sources for the guts. That was a nice warm fuzzy, money well spent. I gave the guys that mow our field free FFF that was priceless! Then there is the guy that can't afford gas to the field but has a new plane every once in while....Always bummin parts. He is on his own[:D]
Posted on: 1/14/2012 2:35 PM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Pre Noob first plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnBuckner You need to give some thought to who you are going to listen to and that should be in every case the person who is to be your mentor/instructor. That is going to be the person who is most responsible for your succeess a realization of your dream. To leave him out of this critical decision is the biggest mistake so many make. John [/quote] YEP this guy is going to invest some of his time for your learning, free. He will not be very happy to fight a teeny light plane in the wind. Generally a 40" to 70" wing span, high wing, trainer is acceptable...to me, but I am not your instructor so ASK[:D] IF you would be learning indoors everything changes. The trainer plane then needs to fit the flying site. Again ASK[:D] The guy(s) teaching you will appreciate this and take you much more seriously. It is unfortunate but there are people who use up these rare people's time and do not follow advice well. Most instructers have to choose who they can teach as their time is as limited as anyone elses. Now go ask and get ready to have a LOT OF FUN![8D] Late entry: Just saw that you went with the Apprentice. I have taught students on them and they were very good trainers IMHO.[:)]
Posted on: 1/12/2012 10:00 AM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Beginners"
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SERVO COMPARISON CHART???
HI I have been asked by some of my newer club members for a comparison chart for servos. I found these but can't find anything for all the newer ones. link to Futaba servo specs http://www.futaba-rc.com/servos/analog.html Didn't know this site existed 'til now http://www.servodatabase.com/ This one is about 4 yars old http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/servochart.html Hitec http://www.hitecrc.de/store/servo_chart.html Spectrum http://www.spektrumrc.com/Content/Media/PDF/servoChart.pdf Another one http://www.spektrumrc.com/Content/Media/PDF/servoChart.pdf
Posted on: 1/12/2012 6:12 AM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Home Made Magnetic Prop Balancer
NICE! You may be able to enhance you balancers by placing a layer of thin hard plastic over the magnets to reduce friction. Possibly salvaged from a CD ROM case[:D] On mine only one side of the metal axel touches a magnet. The other side is suspended in the magnetic field. I know you guys know this but I am adding it for the benefit of others. And yours looks SO much better than mine! speaker magnets are free BTW[:D]
Posted on: 1/12/2012 6:06 AM by Author "OzMo" in the forum "Beginners"
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