RE: 44th Annual RCRC Pattern Contest, Huntsville, AL Sept 15-16
Enjoyed [b]BOTH[/b] days of the contest. Hope y'all come to Apopka, FL for Tangerine, Dec 1 & 2. Steve
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D3 2012 Tangerine Pattern Classic
Tangerine Pattern Classic at RCACF, Apopka, FL, December 1 & 2, 2012. This will be D3's first contest for 2013. New sequences to be flown. CD - Steve Homenda Co-CD - Jason Shulman. See you all in December. Steve
Posted on: 9/4/2012 5:58 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: 2012 Peach Pattern Classic - Who's going?
Victor, Don't forget to bring my battery charging box! Steve
Posted on: 5/30/2012 12:28 PM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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2012 Peach Pattern Classic - Who's going?
Looking forward to seeing everyone @ Mac Hodges this year. How about you? I heard the boxes and flight stations have been moved a little to the west due Mac installing a pond of water a little to the east. Steve
Posted on: 5/14/2012 5:16 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Sebart Wind S Pro
Hezik, Thanks for your advice. I'm a newbie on pattern aircraft without wing adjusters. After reading your post, I started thinking about my set up, went out and purchased a digital incidence meter from our LHS to reset stab incidence to zero with aircraft leveled with wings at zero. I noted the settings were all screwed up. Left wing was 0.0 and right wing was +0.2. After confirming right wing not twisted and double checking the numbers, decided to modify the right wing pin holes to achieve 0.0. With aircraft level and both wings at 0.0, checked stabs and discovered left stab was +0.4 and right stab +0.3! Re-adjusted both stabs to 0.0. Can't (easily) remove extra down and right thrust settings because they were set when motor plate was glued inside the airframe. With wings and stabs now at 0.0 and radio trim settings nuetral, it's back to the field for more flight testing. Steve
Posted on: 5/3/2012 5:36 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sebart Wind S Pro
Does someone know if [b]all[/b] of the Wind S Pro ARFs are manufactured at the same place? Do [b]all[/b] the fuselages, regardless of the color scheme, come from the same mold? Fortunately, the stab adjuster pin in my red & white scheme airframe did not require this modification. FYI: Although it has not been officially weighed, I believe it's close to 10 1/2 lbs. My stabs were adjusted to +0.25 with wing @ +0.5. Motor installed with additional 3.0 degrees right and down thrust. CG originally set @ 197 mm. Moving battery pack forward and aft while trimming for straight and level flight. Logged 15 flights to date, most of which took place in windy conditions. Programmed 2.0 degrees down elevator @ idle for straight vertical down line. Slight pitch to canopy during full power vertical upline. Mixed +3.0 degrees up elevator and +2.0 degrees right aileron, slaved to left rudder for left rudder knife edge. Right rudder knife edge requires no mix. Fury SA 60-67 motor; Dualsky 90A ESC; APC 21 X 13W prop; 2 ea TP 5,000 mah 25C in series; Pull/Pull rudder; This is my first experience with an electric 2M pattern aircraft. Prior to the Wind S Pro, it's been 2 YS 140L Hydeouts. Steve
Posted on: 5/1/2012 6:16 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Sebart Wind S Pro
Maidened my Wind S pro on 4/21/12 in a 10 to 15 kt crosswind. Nice and stable. Color scheme easy to see even with gray overcast sky. Steve
Posted on: 4/25/2012 11:14 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: 2nd Annual D2 vs D3 Shootout March31-April 1
Neil, Wind S 50? I'm guessing Wind S Pro not dialed in yet. Mine's about 90% completed. Have a great time this weekend. I can't make it due to health issue and Dr's orders :( Steve
Posted on: 3/29/2012 6:50 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: BILLY MILTON GIROD
Billy will be truly missed. Bought my first 2m pattern plane, a Hydeout, from Billy in 2005. Those of us at RCACF who knew him always looked forward to his returning to Central Florida for the winter months. May he rest in peace. Steve Homenda
Posted on: 1/16/2012 8:54 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Sebart Wind S Pro
Okay, I've read through this thread 3 times and think I'm ready to stop vacillating and commence with assembling mine. Decided to go with the pull pull rudder system since Sebart went to all the trouble hiding the aileron and elevator servos. Planning on alot of measuring before cutting any exit holes/slots in the fuselage. Two questions come to mind: 1. Does the rudder have a hard point for installing the horns? 2. How has the kit supplied tail wheel assembly been holding up.....any issues? Steve
Posted on: 1/12/2012 11:54 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Nat's Scores Day 1
Ryan, See Post #1. Other than that, I'm wondering if the final 8 will be placed according to the scores and not where they placed. Steve
Posted on: 8/5/2011 12:11 PM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Andersonville, GA contest- D3 6-4-11
[quote]ORIGINAL: NeilRivera I did myhomework... It will cost me $16 in gas to travel to and from the hotel.... [/quote] Then of course there's the 1 hour (or more) travel time each way..... Steve
Posted on: 6/1/2011 8:52 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: I know
Mike's Genesis?
Posted on: 2/11/2011 5:07 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: 2011 Polk Pattern Classic Lakeland, FL
[quote]ORIGINAL: aceinflight Hey Larry, Im bringing the assassin with me!!! mike [/quote] You realize you have thrown your hat into the ring and are now committed to participate not only as a driver but as a competitor. steve
Posted on: 12/8/2010 7:42 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: 2010 US Nats... share YOUR story
JAS, Interstate scenery photos show you were near Wytheville, VA. You were lucky to have light traffic before the tunnel. Seems like they're always working on the road there......one pot hole at a time! Steve
Posted on: 7/14/2010 8:33 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Great Planes Sequence F3A
It's normal for the rudder pull-pull threads to stretch, especially if they are too tight when first assembled. Remember, during operation with the recommended servo bellcrank (arm), the pulling line gets tighter while the other line relaxes. For future reference, depending upon the materials used to manufacture the lines, the lines should be installed with a little slack at first, then adjusted again as needed while maintaining a little slack, then continue to monitor the lines until they stop stretching. Steve
Posted on: 4/30/2010 12:40 PM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Pattern contest... what makes it worth it?
Matt, You should've been @ Ocala, FL last month. I understand the judges were awarding zero's to JAS left & right! Airplane refused to snap-roll or something along those lines.....LOL! Steve
Posted on: 4/7/2010 10:58 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: YS 1.40FZ 5 nipple plumbing?
Tim, Your 5 nipple 140 FZ might be a 140 L (Limited). My 140 L's have 6 nipples: 2 up front, 2 on the left side (with short tubing line connecting these two) and 2 in the back. Also, YS didn't mark their FZ's with an L. The only way to tell you have an L is by the 2 nipples on the back of the crankcase. The nipple closest to the engine crankcase centerline is for the pressure line back to the tank. Steve
Posted on: 3/3/2010 9:13 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Kids - 5 year old how to get him started
A 5 year old! When my youngest was 5, it was airplane airplane airplane all the time. When I took him to the flying field, it was "when are we going home daddy", all the time. You've done your job by introducing the hobby to your son. Now it's up to him. The last thing you want to do is force it upon him. Either it takes or it doesn't. These days, with so much visually stimulating electronic gaming, etc., it's no wonder the kids can't wait to go home. Just my $.02
Posted on: 11/16/2009 4:01 PM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Great Planes Sequence F3A
[quote]ORIGINAL: PatternFlyer Steve, If you are using the pack that you got with the plane. It is a 35C continuous rated. Glad to hear you like the plane. Ihncheol [quote]ORIGINAL: Planeclaims To all, My set-up is similar to Rusty's except I'm using the recommended 4S 2200 Mah 25C pack for power, 4 Futaba 3115 micro servo's, a Spektrum DX7 2.4 GHZ transmitter and AR7000 receiver. 2
Posted on: 11/9/2009 9:02 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: HINGES
IMHO - you can't beat Radio South CA hinges, available at most hobby stores. Been using them for many years without a single hinge failure to date.
Posted on: 11/5/2009 12:17 PM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Great Planes Sequence F3A
Everette, The airplane is small and light and it was kind of breezy during the first dozen flights, so I couldn't get a good read on any possible "pitch to belly" coupling issues. If there are any, they are minor. The aircraft is rock solid with the control surface throws recommended in the manual but I need to first establish a set up I'm comfortable with, then I'll pay more attention to programming for knife-edge flight before I attempt knife-edge loops. Like I said, I'm having too much fun just flying it. Steve
Posted on: 11/5/2009 9:16 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Great Planes Sequence F3A
To all, My set-up is similar to Rusty's except I'm using the recommended 4S 2200 Mah 25C pack for power, 4 Futaba 3115 micro servo's, a Spektrum DX7 2.4 GHZ transmitter and AR7000 receiver. 2 pieces of tape to the motor cowling provide added security and 1 piece of tape is added to the back of the canopy where it mates with the fuselage turtledeck for fear of it popping open due to a less than desireable fit. Amazing performance. No trim required to fly straight during first flight. Do need to program for knife-edge flight but having too much fun with it right now. Steve Homenda
Posted on: 11/4/2009 10:28 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: 2009 Tangerine Poll
My vote is for a 3 day SPA/BPA/AMA, provided the club considers returning the event back to the first weekend in December. Steve
Posted on: 10/2/2009 9:20 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Great Planes Sequence F3A
That "clik-x" foamy is not being flown by LShaver1, unless the pilot in the video has changed his RCU user name and moved to Ohio.
Posted on: 10/1/2009 12:59 PM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: D3 Champs... Jacksonville 09
Sure do wish I could be there with you guys this weekend. Recent medical issues have arisen that are preventing me from traveling. Good luck Jon! Steve
Posted on: 9/25/2009 8:27 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: 41st Annual Rocket City Pattern Contest Huntsville, AL
Hmmmmm, Huntsville. Haven't been to the Huntsville contest yet....... Steve
Posted on: 7/22/2009 11:40 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: D3 contest- Andersonville
Probably Jason.......at least that's what he said last weekend.
Posted on: 6/4/2009 12:18 PM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: DIAMOND DUST RC LIVES!!!!!
Ryan, Never experienced an in-flight structural failure related breakup, just a mid-air which really doesn't count. You need to pay special attention to your two elevon servos and the elevons. They do all the work, especially during those high G pull outs. Make sure the elevons, their related control horns and hardware and control rods to the servo arms are tight so there is no chance for flutter at higher speeds. Also, be sure to occasionally inspect all the covering seams for loose edges, dings, holes, etc., and regularly inspect the bottom for damage that can occur during landings. Steve
Posted on: 5/27/2009 11:56 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: New D3 Pattern Contest
I'll be there for sure, early Saturday morning, with sunglasses on! It appears Mike C. & Humberto P. will be making the trip, and from what I've been told, maybe even Marcio, from Atlanta. Good to know O.J. Frets is planning on getting involved again. The more the merrier. Steve
Posted on: 4/20/2009 8:20 AM by Author "Planeclaims" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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