RE: Wiring up two batteries? (Ni-Cd)
Go with what rcairflr says in post #4, this is the only way to do it. Do not try to hard wire the batteries in parallel as charging NiCD and NiMH batteries in parallel is considered a big NoNo, they must be charged separately.............RJ
Posted on: 11/1/2009 5:35 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9220753

RE: RCGF Engines
I too, acquired a new CM-6 plug before even starting my Aerovate 45. Alas it's still in it's box in my flight box. The OEM plug is still running fine after a hard summers use. What a dead reliable engine this has turned out to be, I really like it............RJ
Posted on: 10/25/2009 5:09 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9201155

RE: RCGF Engines
JVB, I've got my 45 cc Aerovate on an AW 35cc Extra 300. I've flown it with both a 20-8 and a 21-8 Xoar prop. I like the 20-8 for this 14.5 Lb. plane. It turns the 20-8 at 7500 RPM and spins up real nice. Verticle is no problem...........RJ
Posted on: 10/10/2009 8:01 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9162425

RE: Hitec 2.4Ghz Module/RX combo arrival
Will these work with the older Hitec Prism transmitter?..........RJ
Posted on: 9/24/2009 1:39 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9120609

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
Hi Paul, Let me try to post a picture of the way my plane is layed out. I could probably move the battery up along side the fuel tank and get rid of a couple ounces of lead from the nose but I'm taking things slowly.........RJ
Posted on: 9/18/2009 4:55 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9106118

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
My engine with muffler, Ign. and Ign. battery weigh about 60 Ounces. My Rx battery is a 2cell A123 battery at about 5.5 ounces and is mounted just behind the wing tube along side the receiver. Spinner is a stock Tru-Turn. gmulus, with a DLE-55 and 13.5 pounds that thing must be truly a rocket[:D]............RJ
Posted on: 9/18/2009 1:26 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9105762

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
Paul, Where I think you might have some trouble with this combination is that these planes (AW 35cc) tend to come in tail heavy. In my case, with a 45cc gas engine on the front and the ignition battery on the side of the engine box I still had to add about six ounces of lead in the nose to balance it half an inch behind the recommended balance point. I have to admit the plane still flys great at 14.5 Lbs..........RJ
Posted on: 9/17/2009 12:16 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9103164

RE: What kinda engine is this old thing?
Nick, note the decimal point. It is not a .049 (small) but a .49 (40 to 60 size engine). I wish I had a picture of the engine but that was a long time ago, about 60 years...........RJ
Posted on: 9/16/2009 7:30 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9101527

RE: What kinda engine is this old thing?
It does look a lot like the Atwood Triumph .49 (glow version ) that I had back in 1950. The venturi has been modified. I believe the clue would be whether the crankcase bottom is a separate piece held in place with screws. The Champion is the only engine I ever saw that was done that way............RJ
Posted on: 9/16/2009 6:59 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9101428

RE: Pennzoil Air-Cooled Supply
Hey guys, Not to worry. It just gets more fun, (just turned 80). Oh yes, just bought a a bottle of Super Tech 2-stroke oil from K-Mart. If it's not as good as Pennzoil I'll never live to know it. [:D]
Posted on: 9/16/2009 3:03 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9100854

RE: RCGF Engines
Hey RACJ, try it yourself. Put a decimal in front of the .820, multiply it by 2.2, = 1.804, then multiply by 16, = 28.864 Oz. RJ
Posted on: 8/10/2009 6:59 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9005855

RE: What the heck happened??
Folks, Please look carefully at the picture Jim put in his post, he is measuring the output of the charger directly across the Tx output plug. As Red stated in his post this is measuring the maximum output of the charger into almost a direct short circuit. To get an accurate measure of the output the mA meter must be put in series with the charger and the 9.6 volt battery. In this case the output will probably be in the order of 70 mA plus or minus 20%. This is not rocket science...........RJ
Posted on: 8/10/2009 2:56 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9005242

RE: Supertigre fuel
Hey, thanks a bunch that's all I needed to know........RJ
Posted on: 8/4/2009 4:51 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "RC Fuels"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8989874

Supertigre fuel
I just inherited a case of 10% Red Max Supertigre fuel, There is no indication of the percentage oil in this fuel. If anybody knows what it is I'd sure like to know. Seems like it might be 10% to 15% or something like that, I need to know how much castor to add to a gallon to bring it up to what I need for my Webra 1.20. Any information I can get would be much appreciated..........RJ
Posted on: 8/4/2009 2:33 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "RC Fuels"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8989530

RE: mufller bolts
[quote]ORIGINAL: w8ye Drill the bolt heads and sfety wire them [/quote] What's your secret for drilling the bolt heads, I've tried several times and all I get are a handful of broken drill bits. All the bolts I've tried it on seemed to be pretty hard stuff? Do you use a special drill bit, do you turn the drill bit fast or slow? Any Info. you can give will be appreciated............RJ
Posted on: 7/4/2009 8:57 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8906883

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
Hey Dave, Looking good, keep us updated, sounds like you are not far from the maiden. You will love this plane, I like mine a little more each time I fly it. I was a little worried about being tail heavy but it flys fine with the CG at 3.5 inches from the leading edge at the wing tip. Landing are almost hands off, with the engine idling just keep the wings level and she tracks right down. A touch of up elevator at the touchdown and you've got a perfect three pointer. Sets down light as a feather even at 14.5 pounds. Love it...........RJ
Posted on: 6/29/2009 1:58 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8891138

RE: TT TOC 33% Extra 260
Tom at Valley-View RC says to set the CG to between the center and the aft edge of the wing tube for the first flights..........RJ
Posted on: 5/20/2009 12:49 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8784654

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
Hi Dave, My dry weight was 14 Lbs. 9 Ozs. I have already removed 1.5 Ozs. from the nose for the next flight. I have a feeling the thing will fly great balanced at 3.5 Inches. Go ahead and use the Saito, just hang enough lead on the nose to balance it at 3 to 3.5 inches, fly it, then remove weight till it flys the way you like it..........RJ
Posted on: 5/11/2009 9:08 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8761006

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
First flights on my 35cc Extra 300 Saturday, I was a little worried about being a little tail heavy but everything went very well. No more than one click of trim in any direction and she was flying straight and level. First two flights were five minutes to get the trim set and make sure that nothing was vibrating loose then a fifteen minute flight to have a little fun. Knife edge will require some small mixes but nothing major. I was flying with very small elevator throw because I was worried about the tail heaviness, shouldn't have worried and will have more normal throws next time out. It required 10 ounces of lead on the motor mounts to balance at 3-3/8" Now I have to figure out how to get rid of some of the lead, I can move the battery up beside the gas tank but can't think of any thing else right now. I'll try to add a picture, sorry about the lack of wheel pants, our grass field eats wheel pants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No bling either, I hate it. To take the beautiful clean lines of an aircraft and chop it all up with a bunch of bling really turns me off (no offense intended, just my opinion). Good airplane Mark, keep em coming.
Posted on: 5/11/2009 12:52 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8759650

RE: Review: EF Yak 74" and Brillelli 46cc
If you're talking about using 87 octane as opposed to 93 octane gasoline I've been using 87 octane in my Brillelli for two years now with perfect results. No misfires, no glitches, have not even had the spark plug out in a year and a half........RJ
Posted on: 4/29/2009 1:38 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8726075

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
Hi Cap, I remember that, glad you were able to get the right parts to allow you to move the engine forward. I knew I was in trouble when I first got the plane and I weighed some of the parts. The rudder weighed over 4 ounces compared to the rudder on my 74" Yak which weighed 2.5 ounces and the Yak has a larger rudder. Thats almost the weight of a servo. The other tail parts were also very heavy in comparison. I think those tail parts are made of rock hard balsa, very sturdy though. I think I will try moving the engine about 3/16" forward (will require another hole in the cowl to clear the low point of the muffler). Then I will just have to add weight to the nose to balance. Thanks to all who have answered up ............ RJ
Posted on: 4/16/2009 12:19 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8686869

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
HELP, I just got my 35cc Extra 300 assembled to the point where I can weigh it and check the CG. Wow, is it ever tail heavy. The instructions call for the CG at 3" back of the leading edge at the wing tip. Mine balances at about 4.25" and the addition of 8 Oz. of lead right on the engine only moves it forward to about 3.5". The plane is much like the one Jake R. did the build on, RCGF 45, A123 Battery, Hitec digitals all around. Instead of the light (3.5 Oz.) side mount muffler that came with the engine I am using the Jtec wraparound which weighs at least twice that much. I notice that the 3" figure brings the balance point to about 1" in front of the middle of the wing tube, my plane balances just aft of the middle of the wing tube. I guess my question is will the plane be flyable with this CG. My EF 74" Yak balances just a little aft of the middle of the wing tube and it is very docile. You guys that are flying this plane, where is your CG. Thanks for any Info. you can give me.................RJ
Posted on: 4/15/2009 6:13 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8684808

RE: Exact Physical sizes of different brands AA cells
Just measured one of my Eneloops at 5.034 x 1.45 cm..........RJ
Posted on: 3/4/2009 1:52 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8543389

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
Hi Cap, You are right, your extension is a full half inch longer that mine. I went to the www.brillellicustoms.com site and they are still showing the extension in their catalog. Check it out with them. I just got the servos installed in the wings of my AW 35cc Extra 300 and it's looking good. Need to get the engine installed next. Good luck with getting your plane balanced [8D]...........RJ
Posted on: 2/17/2009 8:20 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8488312

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
Hi Cap, I don't know if it's just the photographic perspective or not but it looks like the prop extension on your B46 is a lot longer than the one on my B46. If it is, you could install a shorter one and move your engine further out and still maintain the 6 inch prop driver to firewall distance. If you want to check yours, mine is 1- 13/16 inch long from the front of the collar that holds the magnetic pickup to the front edge of the prop driver. I think these might still available from the guy that worked with Scott Ellingson in the manufacture of these engines.........RJ
Posted on: 2/17/2009 2:12 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8486972

RE: Servo Extensions or Extending the Servo Wires
OK, All you guys that like to solder on your extensions. What is the best way to twist the bare wire ends before soldering to avoid ugly looking lumps under your shrink tubing? Would also like to minimize the length of the stripped portions to be soldered.......RJ
Posted on: 2/12/2009 1:17 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8469130

RE: New 35cc Extra 300 QB!!!!!!!!!
Hi Jake, Just read your review on the QB 35cc Extra. Good job, I am now working on the same setup engine and all. Just a couple of questions. What was the total length of the standoffs you used to achieve the 6" firewall to prop driver? The standoffs that came with my engine were 50 mm long and that puts the engine about 0.4 inches to far forward. I will need to cut them to the proper length. Also, what length did you use on your rudder servo horn to achieve the least problems with slack cable? I seem to remember you did a review on the EF 74" Yak a while back, if so, how does this plane compare with the Yak? Thanks for any Info. you can give me. ............ RJ
Posted on: 2/11/2009 6:52 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8466318

RE: airtronics pcm on off switch?
The switch harness marked PCM is necessary only if you are using the fail safe features of the system. It is not required for FM operation or PCM operation if you are not using the fail safe capabilities. The special switch harness marked PCM provides a keep alive voltage to the receiver when it is in the off position so it does not lose the fail safe positions programmed into the Rx memory...........RJ
Posted on: 2/5/2009 2:45 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8441933

RE: A123 Battery
I think what JPS is saying is that his pack or packs have a balance lead and connector which happens to be a JR/Hitec lead and connector. The yellow wire is normally used as the signal lead when used with a Rx and servo but when used as the balance lead on his pack it is the center tap on the battery pack. Since I don't have the 4s charger I don't know whether it will charge through the two lead power connector.........RJ
Posted on: 1/30/2009 12:56 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8419568

RE: A123 Battery
JLK, Thanks for your comment, I am aware of the problems with using a loaded voltmeter with the A123 batteries and am very careful. Also, if you will notice I said I am using a two wire extension to connect the balance connector to the Rx., only the common and +6.6 Volts are carried through to the Rx. Stan and Cap't Lou, I see that the Cellpro unit is widely accepted by those who have used it, it is on my short list...............RJ
Posted on: 1/19/2009 7:47 PM by Author "RJConnet" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8377556