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RE: Should I get a pilots license?
[quote]ORIGINAL: t-max97 That's just it, It's not really a ''dream'' of mine, as in something Iv'e always wanted to do. I tend to get interested in something, give it my all for a while and then eventually tire of it and do something else. that's probably not really a good quality but that's how I am lol. [/quote] T-max, I mean no offense but based on what you said you probably don't have the maturity for a long term goal. An intro flight would still be a good experience for you but a private license can take a year or so. You have to see it through or you'll just waste your money. I was like you before I served in the Navy. By the time I got out I was much more mature and was able to set long term goals. Anything worth while in life takes time and dedication. McD, I had a ROTC student pilot once who was totally gung ho on being a pilot. The first time we went for a lesson we were doing straight and level flight and turns to a heading exercises before he went silent on me. When I looked at him he was white as a sheet and sweating. I asked if he was OK then I took control of the airplane, slowed down to soften the bumps, opened the side windows for maximum air (it was a Cessna 172) and told him to focus on something outside. Motion sickness is typically a mismatch between what your vision and inner ear tells you. Well, he ended up puking in a sick sac I had on hand after which, he was fine and we continued the lesson. He never got sick after that first flight.
Posted on: 6/15/2013 7:57 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11544453
RE: Old magazines vs current generation magazines
The bottom line is that the older magazines were more technical. I guess you can say that it spoke to a higher level audience. Today's magazine articles are simply dumbed down. You just need to compare todays magazines with those from the 80's and earlier to see that. This is not only true in RC but in other fields as well.
Posted on: 6/6/2013 6:11 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11534996
RE: Old magazines vs current generation magazines
A friend of mine and I came across a box of old model aviation magazines from the 60's thru the 80's. After reading some of the articles I realized how dumbed down today's articles/reviews are. For instance, one of the older articles talked about some very technical aspects of a design like the wing cord being thicker to keep the speeds more constant in the down lines, or wing span relative to fuselage length, etc... Today's articles seem to focus on quality of finish and how something looks in the air. It's very disappointing to see.
Posted on: 6/4/2013 12:32 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11533176
RE: Should I get a pilots license?
Do what you love to do and you'll never work a day in your life. Kudos on fixing up that motorcycle!
Posted on: 6/3/2013 2:32 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11532201
RE: Should I get a pilots license?
Hi t-max97, Here's my two cents. Follow your heart. Go to a local airport and sign up for an introductory flight. If you like it, then get started on a private pilots license. By the time you complete your private you should have a pretty good idea if you want to make a career out of it. Even if you don't want to make a career out of it, you will have a life skill few people have. If your parents said they will pay or help you pay for it, take full advantage of it. If you're on your own, I recommend pay as you go as much as possible. Especially if you're career minded. You don't want a huge debt monkey on your back while you're making 18k/yr as a flight instructor. And trust me, you will be instructing for a while until you build enough flight time to become marketable as a charter or regional airline pilot. A college degree (in anything) is very helpful but not necessary to be a professional pilot. How do I know all this? Because I've done it. I'm currently a chief pilot for a corporate flight department and fly a beautiful Hawker 800XP. I took part time flying lessons for 3 1/2 years, paid as I went and had zero debt when done. Then flight instructed for about a year before moving into the charter department. I got to fly many types of jets and a King Air as a charter pilot. The lifestyle is great and gets into your blood. Sometimes you fly your butt off and sometimes you may not fly for weeks. The variety as a charter or corporate pilot is nice too. One day you can be dodging weather trying to get into Newark, NJ and the following day you might end up in the Bahamas for a nice weekend. I don't know if I could ever go back to a 9-5 job anymore.
Posted on: 5/31/2013 10:55 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11529633
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Awesome engine with a great sound SJN. I saw one run and fly in a P51 once. I'd love to have one too but it's "spend money on motorcycle" season for me. [:)]
Posted on: 5/29/2013 6:54 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11527307
RE: Sig Kougar Build
The smaller Kobra had an F-16 tail variant. I don't believe the Kougar has it. Not to say it can't be done however.
Posted on: 5/23/2013 7:34 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11520173
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
I have the same version except for the newer style muffler and i have a plastic throttle lever. I think the blue/white came before the gold/black then the current white box version. The compression on my engine is like that of an abc 2 stroke. It bites. It hurt me even through a leather glove so now I just use a chicken stick.
Posted on: 5/17/2013 9:19 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11514277
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Nice review! I have a Saito 65 that came in the gold/black box, says its a hemi head and has the newer cast muffler. Would this have higher or lower compression stated?
Posted on: 5/17/2013 7:07 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11514128
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Hobbsy, that Mooney Mite is fairly rare. A single seat airplane with a wooden wing. A twin Saito in there sounds about right. LOL.
Posted on: 5/17/2013 6:23 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11514077
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
[quote]ORIGINAL: SrTelemaster150 [quote]ORIGINAL: Quikturn If castor is a concern for long term storage how about running all synthetic for the last flight of the season? [/quote] Why not run synthetic all the time? [/quote] I see what you're saying but for those who insist on using castor for extra protection or whatever can clear it out with a tank of full synthetic before storage to avoid
Posted on: 5/15/2013 3:54 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11512563
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
If castor is a concern for long term storage how about running all synthetic for the last flight of the season?
Posted on: 5/15/2013 9:26 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11512283
RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)
Naval flight officer, It may be getting too hot at full power and you need more/better cooling. Try flying it without the cowl and see if it still bogs down at full power. I've been experiencing this in my Kyosho P-40/Saito 65 setup. The engine runs fine w/o the cowl but as soon as I put the cowl on it seems to loose power in flight. I closed up some of the air intake area and drilled a few more holes on the bottom part of the cowl. It did help, but now it just takes longer before the engine gets too hot. I've since cut more out of the bottom of the cowl and went with a TurboHeader muffler and elbow for a cleaner look. I have yet to fly it to see if this will solve my problem.
Posted on: 9/8/2012 8:43 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222370
RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)
Sign me up as well! I have a Kyosho P-40 with a Saito 65. I can"t find any pictures yet. I'll have to dig out thee ole laptop.
Posted on: 9/3/2012 8:49 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11216438
RE: No one makes a King Air kit/ARF?
[quote]ORIGINAL: smcelroy0629 I am building a 16ft king air 350 all carbon fiber.I will put this in to a kit around March on April 2013. [/quote] WOW! that already sounds out of my league. Are you going to use turboprops? Here's a link to one I found on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmoLrO4fC_E
Posted on: 8/27/2012 9:15 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11208535
RE: No one makes a King Air kit/ARF?
I checked out RC Aerodyne and the King Air is not available yet. I think it may be the same you listed Kor. I'd like to find something that uses 25 or 40 size 2 strokes. Of all the airplanes out there that are modeled I'm surprised no one has done the King Air. Not even in plans form. Carlos, that's a nice mod. They're called wing lockers. Great for holding golf bags and soft luggage too. Thanks for the input everyone!
Posted on: 8/26/2012 7:19 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11206367
No one makes a King Air kit/ARF?
Of all the twins that are available in kit and ARF form I find it hard to believe no one makes a King Air. They have been around since the 60's, are a popular choice for low budget corporate travel and are still produced today. Back in the day I got my start flying charter in a King Air A90. Today, I'm fortunate to fly a corporate jet full time but recently have been flying some King Airs part time. I had forgotten how much fun they are, especially as single pilot. [:D] Does anyone know if there is a kit, ARF or plans available for any King Air model?
Posted on: 8/25/2012 10:10 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11206146
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
I recently bought a used FA-91 that I will rebuild and noticed the exhaust threads look worn. When I screw in a manifold it seems to hold well but I fear if I tighten it it could pop out. Has anyone done a helicoil repair on an exhaust manifold or know of someone who can do one?
Posted on: 8/21/2012 8:22 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11201634
RE: The Long Awaited Ultra Sport 60 Build Thread
What a fantastic job you did on your one of a kind US. Glad your maiden went well. Enjoy!
Posted on: 7/31/2012 7:24 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11176643
RE: LETS SAVE SIG BEFORE THEY GET SWALLOWED BY THE BIG TWO!!!
I was talking about the Sig Kobra with a fellow modeler and he made the comment that the whole series (Kobra, Kougar, King Kobra) has very nice landing characteristics where the airplane would just stick once on the ground. I noticed that too with my Kobra. I'm not sure what it is about the design but it did land real nice.
Posted on: 7/25/2012 9:02 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168581
RE: LETS SAVE SIG BEFORE THEY GET SWALLOWED BY THE BIG TWO!!!
I've built a Mid-Star 40 as a second airplane and it has served me well for many years. Very rugged and a nice flyer too. I've also build the Kobra and it was a little hot rod with an OS Max 35 engine in it. It would roll straight as a arrow. The guy I sold it to still has it and can't stop talking about how great it flies. Makes me wish I hadn't sold it. At least I have a Kougar, King Kobra and a Somthin Extra in my stash of kits. May have to get a Sig Cub one of these days. Dodgers, I would recommend a Kougar or King Kobra.
Posted on: 7/22/2012 5:20 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11164956
RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
[quote]ORIGINAL: Douglas Robinson Question: My OS 91 has a damaged fuel pump. Does anyone know if the engine will run adequately with muffler pressure rather than with the fuel pump. Alternatively, it could use crankcase pressure via the backplate connection to the ''missing'' fuel pump [/quote] I don't have experience with this engine however, in the case of pumped 2 strokes the carb venturi is larger and won't run well if at all w/o a pump. I would try a perry pump (VP-30) if you aren't able to repair the original pump. The perry pump uses crankcase pressure.
Posted on: 6/24/2012 7:50 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11129733
RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
I had a Midwest Super Hots (60 size) that I decided to put a ST 90 into and lets just say it had ridiculous power. The 61 SF engine I had in before had plenty of power. I can't say it didn't put a smile on my face and made me giggle every time I flew it but it was definitely overkill. As fun as it was, it didn't last long as the engine was starting to rattle the wing mount loose.
Posted on: 6/23/2012 8:49 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11129349
RE: No Fly area - St. Charles, Illinois Fri- Sat?
I can't wait for the Romney campaign to start airing ads that show BHO conspiring with the Russian Prez against the American people. It's these unguarded moments that reveal the true character and intent of this charlatan.
Posted on: 6/1/2012 12:28 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11102775
RE: No Fly area - St. Charles, Illinois Fri- Sat?
Is it me or have TFR zones gotten larger over the years? I mean 30 or 32 miles!?! Really!!! What did prior presidents have I wonder. About a week ago we had a TFR in Des Moines that included towns like Ames and Newton (see link). What kind of threat can a rc airplane pose to the Prez from such a distance? http://02b954f.netsolhost.com/amatfr13.html
Posted on: 5/31/2012 10:12 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11102038
RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
What a fantastic job you did yukonflyer. Congratulations! Very tastefully done. Which covering did you use?
Posted on: 5/8/2012 2:41 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11073396
RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
[quote]ORIGINAL: Zor As i think I wrote before, flaperons are used to allow aileron differential and exponential. Also used for setting up camber in which the trailing edge moves only 1 or 2 degrees. Zor [/quote] Flaperons have nothing to do with differential and exponential. Differential is where an aileron deflects downward less than it deflects upward. This is done to decrease adverse yaw while rolling. Sure, you could use the flaperon function to achieve the same thing but it's not the proper way to do it because you are also changing the incidence/AOA of the wing. You're much better off programing in differential on your radio if you have 2 aileron servos. If using one aileron servo it can be mechanically set. I mechanically set differential on a Sig Kobra and rolls were straight as an arrow. Exponential is where the ailerons (or any other control) can be made less (or more) sensitive near the center position of the stick giving you a softer more managable feel. I added aileron expo to a Shrike 40 I had that was very twitchy and it made the airplane easier to fly. Think of flaperons as a poor man's flap system. No added servo or linkages required.
Posted on: 5/8/2012 9:48 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11073065
RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
You will be safer flying your US with a flap setup vs flaperons. Because with flaps you're only increasing the angle of attack on the inboard section of the wing where the flaps are. If the wing stalls in the region where the flaps are first you should experience a higher sink rate but still have aileron control. With flaperons, assuming there is little or no wing washout (outboard section of the wing is twisted down) the whole wing can stall giving you a corkscrew into the ground. Like Tubthumper says, flaps increase lift and drag so you would need to fly your final approach with more power or make a steeper descent to compensate. Flaps also lower the nose a bit.
Posted on: 5/8/2012 6:54 AM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11072833
RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
ThInk of a flapperon on as a full span flap. As you lower a flap or flapperon, you increase the angle of attack on that wing. You can draw a line from the leading edge to the trailing edge flaps up/down and compare the results. The problem with the flapperon is you can stall the whole wing whereas with flaps you only increase the angle of attack on the inboard section of the wing. The outboard section of the wing will maintain a lower angle of attack where the ailerons are providing you with control. Personally, I wouldn't use flaperons.
Posted on: 5/1/2012 12:19 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11064255
RE: Home Brew After-Run Oil
I've used ATF, Marvel Mystery oil and even some leftover Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil with good results. I also like to add a bit of castor oil to my after run oils to help keep lubricant on the bearings.
Posted on: 4/12/2012 12:23 PM by Author "Quikturn"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11039200
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