RE: Glider Aero-tow needed!!!
Thats my problem... In reverse! I have a 3.2 meter Pilatus Porter with a 3W twin under the bonnet and no one to tow![:o] Unfortunately, I live on the West coast! Randy
Posted on: 6/10/2012 9:45 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: What are my gliders worth????
Jason You can fly it on a 9ch Radio. If you are serious about flying this sailplane. You should sign up over on www.rcaerotowing.com There is a wealth of info over there on getting started in scale soaring! Not much that here on RCU. Rgds. Randy
Posted on: 5/31/2012 10:03 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: What are my gliders worth????
On a scale from one to ten, whats the condition of the Ventus? Is it ready to fly(servos, batt., RX)? $600.00 would be a fair asking price for a 3.5-4 meter scale ship. Rgds. Randy
Posted on: 5/30/2012 9:38 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Need help with SLS Sequencing unit
Sign up and post this question over on the www.rcaerotowing.com discussion forum. I'm sure you'll find lots of valueable advice over there. Not much scale sailplane activity here on RCU.. Randy
Posted on: 5/25/2012 7:48 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: 35% Van's Aircraft RV-6A
Beautiful!!!!![;)]
Posted on: 5/23/2012 6:54 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Aileron Gap seal
[quote]ORIGINAL: aeajr [quote]ORIGINAL: Ranfred Radius Those aren't gap seal tapes.. Gap seal has adhesive only on one half the tape. [/quote] Go look at the rest of the page.  ;) [/quote] Oops! My bad!
Posted on: 3/14/2012 6:45 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Aileron Gap seal
Those aren't gap seal tapes.. Gap seal has adhesive only on one half the tape.
Posted on: 3/13/2012 8:50 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Aileron Gap seal
http://www.icare-rc.com/tape.htm
Posted on: 2/27/2012 9:52 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Plane Crashes Into Crowd at Nevada Air Race
Thats odd! The poll is at the bottom of the first link I posted. So far, 65% say the races should go on! I am most certainly in that group![;)] Randy
Posted on: 1/6/2012 7:09 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Plane Crashes Into Crowd at Nevada Air Race
A poll on Avweb.. http://www.avweb.com/cgi-bin/php/polls/vote.php
Posted on: 1/6/2012 6:36 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Plane Crashes Into Crowd at Nevada Air Race
2012.. Quite possibly the last Reno Air Race. http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/reno_air_race_safety_permit_2012_ntsb_205981-1.html
Posted on: 1/5/2012 6:46 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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WE REMEMBER
Enjoy! Randy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU1oB8sGyYM&feature=youtu.be
Posted on: 1/2/2012 7:39 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: 1/3 BUSA Super Cub Build
Also helps when you have a 20kt headwind too![;)]
Posted on: 12/20/2011 8:43 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 1/3 BUSA Super Cub Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: knucklebutt Excess power just makes you stall quicker: Denis [/quote] Who told you that!? Not true![8|]
Posted on: 12/19/2011 4:03 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 1/3 BUSA Super Cub Build
For obvious reasons, twins run much smoother and are more effectient than single cylinder powerplants.. As for a big twin being "silly" power for the Balsa USA Super Cub, just because the power is there doesn't mean you have to use all of it![8|]
Posted on: 12/17/2011 6:51 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 1/3 BUSA Super Cub Build
Put a twin in it. A DA, DLE or a 3W. You'll be glad you did![;)] Randy
Posted on: 12/17/2011 1:35 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 1/3 BUSA Super Cub Build
Ron I'll be watching your progress with this kit! Gotta love the looks of the Super Cub![;)] I have a 1/3 scale Top Model Pilatus Porter with a 3W twin in it. At 36lbs, it's a real teddy bear! You'll love owning a big model.. The bigger they are, the better they fly![:D] The PA18 is my all time favorite utility plane! I am currently assembling an E-Flite S.C. The scale detail in this ARF kit is nothing short of amazing![X(] Hopefully Horizon Hobby will offer this kit in 1/3 scale in the future.. I'll be the first in line! BTW. What powerplant are you considering for your S.C.? Randy
Posted on: 12/13/2011 7:04 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Plane Crashes Into Crowd at Nevada Air Race
Couldn't have said it better myself! Long live Reno![;)] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCBbosq9-RI Randy
Posted on: 10/17/2011 7:13 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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Sad news
My friend Bill Warren, stunt pilot extrordinaire and all around great guy passed away on Thursday evening at his home of natural causes. Bill was known for his airshow routine in the Northwest in the late 80s with the "Daring Damsels", two women wingwalkers. He also did the stunt flying in the Kevin Costner movie "Fandango". He will be missed! Blue skies and tailwinds, "Sky Billy" Randy
Posted on: 10/1/2011 4:51 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Reno 2011
I found this video of the Ghost's last race. What a shame! She sure was a sharp looking racer! http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=8a24c98a696b4e5723db293f62190b87&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rcgroups.com%2Fforums%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1507182%26page%3D14&v=1&libid=1316894502750&out=http%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F29519344&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rcgroups.com%2Fgeneral-aviation-675%2F&title=Reno%20Air%20Race%20crash%20into%20grand%20stand%20-%20Page%2014%20-%20RC%20Groups&txt=Final%20Flight%20of%20the%20Ghost&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13168950194781
Posted on: 9/24/2011 1:23 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Plane Crashes Into Crowd at Nevada Air Race
My wife and I were there in the pit area at the time of the accident. Now please know that this is all pure speculation and in no way based on facts. That said, It is possible that Jim lost elevator control(because of the failed trim tab)causing the aircraft to pitch up. The high G load could have caused the seat rails or seat back to fail making it impossible for Jim to see out or control the aircraft. That could possibly explain why he is not visible in the cockpit just prior to impact.. If he was able to reach the stick and see where he was pointed, he most certainly would have at least rolled right side up! I doubt the ailerons were inoperative. As for the tailwheel being extended, it probably got shook loose from the extreme vibration from the elevator flutter. Also. The media reported that the Mustang stalled at the top of the roll... False! At NO time during the inverted sequence did the racer "quit flying"! Again pure speculation on my part.. Randy
Posted on: 9/20/2011 4:04 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Reno 2011
God Speed Jimmy!...
Posted on: 9/17/2011 8:08 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Reno 2011
Even with all the cancellations, still looking forward to a good time at Stead. We are headed out in the morning. I'll post some pics when we return! Randy
Posted on: 9/15/2011 4:01 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Rough Landing on Street
As with many aircraft, the 150 is registered to a trustee in TX.
Posted on: 9/5/2011 9:22 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: 1:1 Plane pics!
Epic!?[8|]
Posted on: 7/13/2011 8:30 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Super Cub
If you can be a lot more patient, Cermark is supposed to offer the DPM S.C.... I hope![8|] Randy
Posted on: 7/12/2011 7:20 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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Reno 2011
Who's going? My wife and I will be out on "High G Ridge" Saturday and in the pits on Sunday. Would be cool to have an RCU meet and greet somewhere in town Saturday night![;)] We are staying at Circus circus. Here's something to wet your whistle![8D] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eyuQBU2pBU&feature=related Randy
Posted on: 7/11/2011 3:00 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Can anyone Identify this plane?
It's a PT17 Stearman biplane with the top wing missing..
Posted on: 5/20/2011 6:59 AM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
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RE: Newbe to the gas world 3W ?
Contact Gerhard @ www.aircraftinternational.com Or Bobby at www.cactusaviation.com They will know. Randy
Posted on: 3/21/2011 7:57 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Need advice on first sailplane.
[quote]ORIGINAL: planebuilder66 A histart if done incorrectly will result in a dead sailplane in short order. [/quote] This is true!
Posted on: 3/16/2011 3:54 PM by Author "Ranfred Radius" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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