RE: The best maiden I've ever had!!!!
Was thinking about you last night watching a show called Ariel Assassins on National Geographic, All about Harris awks in Arizona. Was wondering if you were still training or not. Good Job! Here in Ohio you have to start out with a Red Tail Hawk or a Kestral, till you get your Masters License, then you can move on to other types of birds. Jeff
Posted on: 4/21/2012 12:02 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: PITTS SC1
I'd go with the nedative 1.5 degree on the top wing. Most Bipes use some negative on the upper wing as it allows the lower wing to stall first, while the upper keeps flying. Jeff
Posted on: 4/9/2012 1:22 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Avonds F-104 Build - CF-104 12701
Now those are some SEXY Lines!!! keep Posting! Jeff
Posted on: 6/18/2011 4:35 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10580841

RE: OHIO DAWN PATROL 2011
No, we're serious...... [color=#FF0033][size=4]Who's Billy Thompson?[/size][/color]
Posted on: 6/8/2011 5:56 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10563989

RE: OHIO DAWN PATROL 2011
Not to sound stupid or anything, but Who's Billy Thompson?
Posted on: 6/8/2011 10:07 AM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: My Starfire II build
That is one of the finest looking Starfires I've seen. Great Job! Jeff
Posted on: 6/6/2011 8:13 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10560607

RE: AIRBRUSH please help.
Harbor Freight has one for 12 bucks. Its a good as the Badger DA, looks identical. Just a thought. Jeff
Posted on: 4/2/2011 11:11 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10439421

RE: Jet Power Magizine App For iPhone
It covers all ov 2010 and the first issue of 2011 so far. You pay 4.95 for each issue, or 29.95 for 6. Its just a digital subscription.
Posted on: 3/24/2011 7:38 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10420956

RE: Fiberglass cowls
Here ya go, everything you wanted to know. http://www.cstsales.com/tutorials/fiberglass_mold.pdf Mold Making http://www.cstsales.com/tutorials/fiberglass_parts.pdf Laying up the parts Jeff
Posted on: 3/20/2011 5:53 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10412483

RE: starfire P80 combo
Kevin, Did you use the stock inlets, or did you use the reduced inlets from Tam? Also how did it fly? Jeff
Posted on: 3/1/2011 9:28 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
The plane was covered in White ultracote, Black for the Canopy, the I belleive a white printable vinyl was painted and applied. Jeff
Posted on: 3/1/2011 9:23 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
I can't take credit for it, I just built it. Jim had another Jim in FL airbrush some vinyl, cut it out, then stick them on. Some close up shots. Jeff
Posted on: 3/1/2011 4:43 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Well Casper is DEAD!! Jim got some color on his Reaction today! Looks pretty good for Ultracote!! Jeff
Posted on: 3/1/2011 12:52 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Well the 3 piece wing works fine, Jim got the maiden flight in this morning with a Kingtech K80 for power. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ijWMze-VEE[/youtube] Jeff
Posted on: 2/20/2011 5:32 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Case for 12X
Horizon carries a Sprectrum case that is like the old 10x case, the radio fits in sideways just fine. Jeff
Posted on: 2/11/2011 8:16 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: When I squeezed it, It went "Tweet"
Subscribed! Dam nice work! Keep us updated Jeff
Posted on: 2/4/2011 12:59 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Santa finally arrived with my beer! ** Started Building **
Look good Frank!! Your a patient man thats all I can say. Can't wait to see it out at the field. Jeff
Posted on: 1/26/2011 2:43 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: RCU Problem?
Havn't been able to upload apicture since they switched everything around... Maybe someday :)
Posted on: 1/26/2011 10:13 AM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Looking for Heat shield paint
looked like latex paint with microballoons mixed in to me...
Posted on: 1/19/2011 4:25 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: smashed plans, any tips?
Try ironing them. Take the wifes iron and ironing board iron from from the backside. Any creases shoot a little steam to them. Jeff
Posted on: 1/16/2011 2:38 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Yes, Hasn't flown yet, but should be an awesome performer. Jeff
Posted on: 1/15/2011 5:22 AM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Can't wait for spring!
Frank, they look good! Thanks for the pics of the gear doors. What length cylinders did you use on the Blade? I need to order some. Jeff
Posted on: 1/9/2011 6:42 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New Jet Magazine...
[/quote] Gotta love the CL and FF section! [/quote] Now thats just plain funny! Jeff
Posted on: 1/7/2011 10:55 AM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Calculating Air Cylinder length and placement
Dave, I'm building an old Graupner Hot Spot. I've got the BVM Offset hinges for the nose gear door. And I'm going to use 3/4" Alum Piano hinge for the inner main doors. I'm also going to lay a layer of carbon fiber on the insides to stiffen them up. I wasn't aware that you had some wiggle room in the setup, thought it had to be an exact match on the stroke. But this makes more sense. I'll treat it like a goverment job, close enough :) Jeff
Posted on: 12/26/2010 3:43 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Calculating Air Cylinder length and placement
I've never done gear doors before using air cylinders. How do you calculate the length of the cylinder needed, and how do you find the ideal mounting location? I'm going to be doing a full length nose gear door, and the 2 inner doors on the mains. Also whats a good sequnecer for the doors? Jeff
Posted on: 12/26/2010 12:02 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Bruce, I didn't change a thing in the dihedral department. After alot of head scratching, I ended up using the kits dihedral brace to make a jig to hold the wing tubes. I set the jig on the building table and locked it in place, put the tube in it, then slid it up next to the rib and marked the rib. Remove that rib, then slid it up to the next rib, and so on. I then took the marked rib and cut the holes out in both ribs. It went fairly quickly, the whole build took just over a month, with that being about 2 1/2 weeks of waiting for parts from an unnamed retract company. Long story there but I'm sure you get the drift ;) Jeff I'll try posting some more pictures later, RCU isn't working again.
Posted on: 12/19/2010 2:26 PM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Bob, The wing tube is 1.25" Aluminum, anodized black, the rear wing tube is 3/4" Alum. I built them as close to the main spars as I could to utilize some of the spar strengh, and disperse the load on landing. The rear tube phenolic is actually hysoled to the web shears on the rear spar. The front tube is 1/4" forward of the main spar. Plus all the ribs have 1/8" Lite ply doublers at the tube locations. The 4 ribs at the joints have 1/8" Hard ply doublers. The main tube is 48", and the smaller tube is 32". Does that change your calculations any? I built it to withstand what I thought would be reasonable landing loads, thinking this is where most of the forces would be generated for bending. Jeff
Posted on: 12/18/2010 9:34 AM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
More
Posted on: 12/18/2010 8:16 AM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Some More
Posted on: 12/18/2010 8:15 AM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
OK Here is something new for you 54 devotees :) Built a 54 for a friend in Florida, but he doesn't like fighting with large wings, who does. So after calling Bruce for some support (Thanks Bruce!) This is what I ended up with. The pictures should explain it all.
Posted on: 12/18/2010 8:14 AM by Author "Pitts S1S" in the forum "RC Jets"
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