RE: What's with this weather???
[quote]ORIGINAL: CGRetired Heck, GB.. thank your lucky stars. We, here on the east coast, have had a pretty mild season so far. Compared to last year, when we battled snow drifts for two months, we thank the powers up in the sky that we are in a mild winter... so far. [:D] CGr. [/quote]Snow drifts for to months, what state are you in?[:-] That darn earthquake must of shook you up a little, lol
Posted on: 1/6/2012 6:59 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: What's with this weather???
We had a pretty warm 2011. Only 4" of snow, and 10 days over 100
Posted on: 1/2/2012 10:15 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10887807

RE: Winter Flying Manual
I never flew from snow, it only lasts a few days around here. I don't wear any gloves, I'll just wait for a 55-60degree day(which isn't usually long)
Posted on: 11/22/2011 6:08 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10824717

RE: Disappointed in RC Advancement Over Last 20 Years
[quote]ORIGINAL: 378 Yes, yes they have. The 46AX in my trainer makes as much power as a 60 or 70 of 25 years ago and is miles more reliable. Hell, the engine in my touring car makes more HP! Modern engines are easier to start as well, they idle lower, they use less fuel, they make far more power, they're quieter, they're lighter, they run smoother...only reason to run an older engine is nostalgia to be honest. [/quote] Doubt it. My 50 FSR from the 80's puts out about the same power as a 46FX. None of that nickel liner crap, either. No difference in fuel consumption.
Posted on: 11/17/2011 6:30 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: More Amazing Chinese Technology
Shhhh! Ancient Chinese Secret
Posted on: 11/2/2011 9:09 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10794459

RE: EPO GRIP epoxy very useful
I use an epoxy called PC Super Epoxy. It doesn't run all over and its pretty good stuff. Good for putting ARF's together. http://www.pcepoxy.com/our-products/paste-epoxies/super-epoxy.php
Posted on: 11/2/2011 2:53 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10793923

RE: Memory Lane
[quote]ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer Hell, I can ever remember RECEIVERS with tubes! [/quote] Tubes? Ahh, yes, the transistor! A gift from Jersey. It even smells like Jersey when you smoke 'em.[:D]
Posted on: 10/31/2011 2:35 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10791072

RE: Turnigy 9 Ch TX
[quote]ORIGINAL: blvdbuzzard There is a very long thread on RCG about this radio. They talk about every part of it. For the most part, it works very well. As soon as I can, I will be getting one for my foam planes. Not sure I would trust it for my 40 sized glow and above, but for the less then 2 pound foam planes, not sure you can beat it. Plus you can get the Rx's for $9.00 at hobbypartz. http://rcmodelreviews.com/imax9x.shtml There is also a long thread on the above site about the radio. Buzz. [/quote] Tried it on my ultrastick 60 with no problems. Flew it out till I could barely see it and it was rock solid. Until I went to pull a loop at low altitude with low rates. It took a dirt nap to say the least.
Posted on: 10/26/2011 8:20 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Handheld Starter w/ 1 3s 5000mah lipo?
3s is a little weak. I'd be looking for a 5s or just use a 12 volt battery.
Posted on: 10/26/2011 5:16 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10783123

RE: charging LIfe battery on duratrax ice
Here's the charger I use http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/%5F%5F18066%5F%5FTurnigy%5FAccucel%5F6%5F50W%5F6A%5FBalancer%5FCharger%5Fw%5Faccessories%5FUSA%5FWarehouse%5F.html
Posted on: 10/25/2011 12:15 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: charging LIfe battery on duratrax ice
LiFe cells are a lower voltage. Don't think this charger will work
Posted on: 10/24/2011 5:13 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10780814

RE: Did you crash today ?
I crashed my stick today. Went to pull a loop at low altitude, but was on low rates and flew it right into the ground. Whoops![:o]
Posted on: 10/24/2011 2:58 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Bad Bearings NIB O.S. FSR ABC
I'd just spend the 7 bucks for a new set [;)] http://www.rc-bearings.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=722
Posted on: 10/22/2011 8:43 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10777390

RE: FUEL CONTAINER JUG QUESYION PLEASE:
milk container with a twist cap will work
Posted on: 10/21/2011 8:27 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Fuels"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10776017

RE: Four Stroke Engine in Tower Trainer .60
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnBuckner JM I think the real reason that has not been mentioned is most will suggest new folks start out with two strokes in prefereance to the four strokes is simply the fact that they tend to not do as well in crashs as a two stroke. Some may argue this but crashs do happen on occassion and they are very common with freshly solo'd folks as they expand their horizons. A totaled nice fourstroke hurts more than comparable two stroke. John[;)] [/quote] Well, at least with 4 strokes, you're less likely to get dirt in the engine or bust the carb off in a crash. Don't think I ever totaled an engine in a crash. Maybe because the ground is soft?
Posted on: 10/20/2011 3:42 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10775093

RE: Scanner for 2.4GHz
I'd love to see the band light up and all of the planes fall out of the air when I nuke my hot dog! I always see my wifi slow down when the microwave is going. 72 mhz for me.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 1:36 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10773487

RE: What do the ARF guys do in winter?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer [quote]ORIGINAL: lopflyers Oh come on sissies, I fly in 100 degrees or 50 degrees. [/quote] Whoooo! You brave the outdoors in 50 degree weather???? Here's my house last February. Wanna go flying? :D [/quote] 50 is a cold winter day! I have the hole field to myself if it's under 55. I pretty much fly just as much in the winter as the summer, unless it rains too much and the field is muddy.
Posted on: 10/12/2011 4:01 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10761161

RE: Turnigy HP50
[quote]ORIGINAL: skip1320 Or the fact that it didnt fire when turned on with arm in path,just an observastion [/quote] Or running it in the living room. Carbon monoxide, anyone?
Posted on: 10/10/2011 1:56 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10757471

RE: Help pick a radio
[quote]ORIGINAL: guver Been using the 6 channel Flysky CT6B with good results once I figured out how to set up some of my escs. Thanks to the 2 mods who helped me. I've got 3-4 models saved on my PC and it's a pain to hook up to the pc everytime one wants to change models. Also if the manual trims were adjusted during flight they will need changed every time a model is switched (unless they are all very carefully set to zero using manual adjustment and/or (subtrim) PC adjustment. I think this is a nice cheap (and it is cheaply made too) radio for users who might fly one model for a long time and then switch for another very long time (saving the set-ups on PC) It's not very good for me since I want to fly 3-4 different models in one session. I think over the winter I will change to the turnigy 9x. [/quote] The turnigy 9x works with the hobby king and flysky V2 receivers, too (made by the same company). You might not even have to change out the receivers if you got the newer CT6B
Posted on: 10/9/2011 3:26 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10756637

RE: OK Bring on the Global Warming!!
Huh? What snow? Hasn't snowed here since December. Alot of rain, though. It's been in the 50's and 60's for the last week.
Posted on: 2/6/2011 8:35 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10316481

RE: cold
60 above here with thunderstorms.[:D] Still can't fly, it's raining.
Posted on: 2/2/2011 4:45 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: getting cooler here
Looks like we might have a decent flying day Tomorrow Mid 50's with calm wind. Have to bust out my stick. Looks like it's going to rain like hell on Wednesday here though. Whats that white stuff?
Posted on: 1/24/2011 12:52 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10284148

RE: Eureka Aircraft Baby Trouble Maker Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: CGRetired Yeah, I was thinking of doing that. I have a ''WattsUP'' wattmeter and a drawer full of props of different sizes and shapes. CGr. [/quote] No flying today? It was beautiful out at the field, perfectly still
Posted on: 11/28/2010 3:41 PM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Newbie Dilemma
[quote]ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer Dom, get a simulator. The season in New Jersey will be over soon, and although a sim won't teach you everything, it WILL teach you the basics. What's important to realize is that even when the season is in full swing, you'll only get 1 or 2 hours of actual flying per week, so it could learn months to learn ''the basics'' that a sim can teach you in a week or two. [/quote] At my club, I seen more training done in the winter than the summer (or did, before the economy got bad). I'd rather much fly on a 50 degree winter day than an 100 degree summer day with max humidity and bugs. Like today, 95 degrees, I'm going to the beach[8D] I'd just pick up a cheap ARF trainer for $70 and go flying now, and you can kit bash the lt-40 later(like mine, I took most of the dihedral out, converted to tail dragger, and put a 91 magnum 4 stroke in it. Nothing like a trainer)
Posted on: 9/25/2010 3:23 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Futaba PCM receiver acting strangely
[quote]ORIGINAL: ScottMcM I've got a Futaba FP-R138DP dual conversion receiver that is acting strangely. When it (and the radio) is turned on, it pulses...in other words the servos move, in a pulsing manner. If I advance the throttle, it stops, but it begins again if I move any other control. My radio is set correctly to PCM, and the battery is fully charged. I switched it out for a PPM receiver, set my radio to PPM, and the replacement works perfectly. Obviously, I'm not going to use the receiver, but I'm curious as to what may be causing this. Any ideas? [/quote] How many cells is your battery? Sometimes the servos twitch a little with the 6v batteries right off of the charger
Posted on: 9/21/2010 1:43 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Futaba PCM receiver acting strangely
[quote]ORIGINAL: ScottMcM I've got a Futaba FP-R138DP dual conversion receiver that is acting strangely. When it (and the radio) is turned on, it pulses...in other words the servos move, in a pulsing manner. If I advance the throttle, it stops, but it begins again if I move any other control. My radio is set correctly to PCM, and the battery is fully charged. I switched it out for a PPM receiver, set my radio to PPM, and the replacement works perfectly. Obviously, I'm not going to use the receiver, but I'm curious as to what may be causing this. Any ideas? [/quote] How many cells is your battery? Sometimes the servos twitch a little with the 6v batteries right off of the charger
Posted on: 9/21/2010 1:37 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: PPM vs. PCM vs. FM?
A post from 2002? No mention of AM?
Posted on: 9/21/2010 1:20 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10016625

RE: Transmitter virus (?)
they can if they have windoze on them[:D] Or even worse a bluescreen in the middle of your flight.
Posted on: 9/21/2010 1:18 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: OS FP40 Needle Valve
[quote]ORIGINAL: w8ye The FP has not been made in more than 10 years. Hard to say any more? The carb is only made without a needle valve now. This is the needle valve for the rear needle assembly of the new carb. [/quote] the needle valve from an OS LA won't fit an 40 FP. The way it threads in is totally different. [image]http://pics.towerhobbies.com/image/o/osmg7016.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 9/19/2010 4:09 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10012121

RE: Goin Back to 72mhz PCM
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCER88 With 20 plus years in experience in the hobby I have seen many things. I remember when FM first come out and planes were falling out of the sky on a regular basis due to reciever failure. I even suffered that problem. Back in them days there was NO such thing as an ARF. An ARF in them days was a plane that someone else had built and decided to sell for whatever reason. AM you could be knocked out of the sky if someone keyed up a high powered CB radio within a 1/2 mile. 2.4 is no different in there is a learning curve for both pilots and manufacturers. Anyone with a brain as they read about the HORROR stories can come to the obvious conclusion. Guys are using servoes that draw lots of AMPS thinking bigger, more expensive is better. No matter ''HOW GOOD'' your installation is you can draw so many amps the receiver is losing operating power and ''browns out'' or locks out completely. Thus you induced the crash by surpassing the power available. That my friends is ''PILOT ERROR'' you can not blame the manufacturer or the radio. YOU screwed up. I fly a Giant Scale gas airplane on one 4.8 volt 900mah battery on a Turnigy 9x 2.4 radio with an HK module and $13.00 HK receiver. I am using Standard analog metal gear servos, the engine is a Quadra 35 with a coil and flywheel. Guess what it is problem free, glitch free. Because I do not draw enough amps to overload my battery capacity. And I get four or five flights before I need to charge the battery. So IMHO, you are creating an unsafe airplane, in many cases you are not even aware of it unless you are doing the homework! That is a fact! To the OP it is a possibility you induced your problem. But as with many things personal preference. Changing back to 72 MHZ may not solve your problem. [/quote] Right on, and a brownout with a PCM 72 mhz Rx will have the same effect, a lockout until the Rx reboots (PCM is digital just like 2.4)
Posted on: 9/15/2010 1:01 AM by Author "Pilotsmoe" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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