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RE: Shrike 40 with thinner airfoil
is on "hold". Thanks once again. Dennis L. Wann ( aka "Speedy-Gonzales" )
Posted on: 5/24/2013 7:11 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11522024
RE: Shrike 40 with thinner airfoil
My Dad had a bad stroke on May 2nd. All my building is on hold. He won't be launching for me anymore.
Posted on: 5/24/2013 6:27 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11521987
RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
My Giant P-51 had more throttle than rudder so advancing the throttle too quickly would cause me to run out of rudder. The throttle must be managed on takeoff amazingly just like a real P-51. Imagine that! You don't want a model that is too easy to fly or it won't need a pilot and it would be boooooriiinggggg!! I don't mean to sound fat headed but I prefer not to have too much mixing and do most of that with the sticks. I was talking with the late Miles Reed one day ( everyone knew Miles!) and asked him about mixing and coupling and he said that he used absolutely none!
Posted on: 9/11/2012 3:38 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11225440
RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
[quote]ORIGINAL: speedracerntrixie [quote]ORIGINAL: Speedy-Gonzales A good 50cc warbird will fly just like a pattern ship in the air but a little trickier to land! I would not suggest referring to any warbird as being ''lame''! You may just strike up another war. [/quote] Wow where did this come from? All the warbirds I have ever flown have wicked control cross coupling.Â
Posted on: 9/11/2012 1:40 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11225329
RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
A good 50cc warbird will fly just like a pattern ship in the air but a little trickier to land! I would not suggest referring to any warbird as being "lame"! You may just strike up another war.
Posted on: 9/10/2012 3:05 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11224172
RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
The Kaos 60 is not available in ARF but you can buy plans and it is a great plane to learn to build. The Kaos 40 is a great size that will fit in any car. It is cost effective due to the smaller size and will give you some advanced flying skills on a budget. The Killer Kaos is is also superb. The GP Ultrasport 60 ARF is a real winner and can accomodate retracts: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJ584&P=7 Also the always popular Topflite Contender is a super flyer that will perform the full Pattern routine. Don't laugh this one off! I am dead serious. The Contender will make you look lika a pro. VERY easy to build and for $100 it can't be ignored. Designed by Dave Platt. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHU90&P=7 If I could give one bit of advise for the beginner pattern flyer I would suggest looking at any model with an upright or horizontally mounted engine with side exhaust simply due to ease of operation. Inverted rear exhaust engines require special attention that is not necessary for someone just starting out. I have personally built and flown all these including a couple TIGERTAILS, a CURARE, and a SWEETATER. Loved the Curare. Also a couple Dave Brown "Phoenix" ships. I also just for fun built a Kaos 90 from plans with a O.S. .91 FSR and tuned pipe with retracts. Very big but flew just like a Kaos.
Posted on: 9/10/2012 1:33 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11224060
RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
I also forgot to mention that you can't go wrong with a Super Kaos 40 or 60. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZT80&P=ML Possibly the best selling and greatest sport pattern ship of all time.
Posted on: 9/9/2012 4:45 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11223094
RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
Ok...my oversight. Here is your next plane if interested in a pattern plane. Greatplanes new Dirty Birdy 60 ARF. http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/greatplanes/gpma1975.html Best of the best!
Posted on: 9/8/2012 10:35 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222438
RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
I would be compelled to ask "what was your first plane" before giving advise on what would be a good 2nd plane.
Posted on: 9/8/2012 6:37 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222256
RE: Speed Freaks Wanted- Over 200 Members already !
speed gurus with YS 45's. Speedy Gonzales Revver #182
Posted on: 9/5/2012 2:42 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11217706
RE: What happened to FG website?
churp...churp..churp!! [:)]
Posted on: 9/2/2012 1:03 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11214670
RE: What happened to FG website?
I can get on the site but when I go to the CLASSIFIEDS page it says in bold print: "THE BOARDS ARE TEMPORARILY DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE"
Posted on: 9/2/2012 5:42 AM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11214268
RE: What happened to FG website?
Guess RCU doesn't allow me to use those words. Let's try someting else. F.l.y.i.n.g. G.i.a.n.t.s.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 9:42 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11214109
What happened to FG website?
What happened to F/G's website? It has been down for 3 days? Flying Giants
Posted on: 9/1/2012 9:36 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11214103
RE: Whats up with kits?
[quote]ORIGINAL: acerc I order a set of plan's. I order a stack of wood. After one day of cutting, I have a kit. So kit's are readily available. [/quote] Amen Brother! You have "lazer cutters" and then there are " Lazy Cutters" I can order balsa from LoneStar and cut out a kit for free with my Sears bandsaw! Speedy G
Posted on: 8/24/2012 9:29 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11205162
RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
All the big stuff shows up at the field and I show up with a Lanier "Shrike" with a 7.5cc DF engine on a pipe and I get a standing applause. I also like it when a jet jock challenges me to a speed dash. I may not win everytime but I give the crowd a big suprise showing a prop comparred to a turbine.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 7:44 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11204049
RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
50cc and under including gas and glow. Everything else is a PITA. If I have to buy a trailer to transport is is too big.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 7:06 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11204014
RE: SYSSA 30CC GAS MADE IN USA
. SPEEDY G
Posted on: 8/21/2012 8:07 AM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11200842
RE: LHS Rant!
SÃ, pero mi apellido real es Wann. Mis compañeros modelistas llaman Speedy González porque volar pilón y mi apellido era Wann es a veces incomprendido como Juan. Gracias por preguntar. Espero que usted está tomando esto con una sonrisa ya que yo le estoy ataques acerca de no cambiar su propio aceite. Todo está en buen humor. I am of the proud American "Heinz 57" breed
Posted on: 8/20/2012 2:48 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11199522
RE: LHS Rant!
The term ARF should actually be ( 90% of the time) ARFU All Ready F'd Up !!! I just finished up a complete rebuild on a Great Planes Viper Q500 and maidened it today. 6 weeks ( on my schedule ) to completely tear the fuselage apart and get it right. What a total POS. I didn't save any time with this ARF! The Lanier Predator II was of much higher quality and Great Planes bought them out and dropped the Predator and kept the Viper. Viper probably cost a dollar to make and the Predator cost $2 so they dropped the Predator. I had a Great Planes 1/3rd Pitts 50cc that was pretty nice. I now have a Goldwing 50cc Ultimate that is pretty good but they ALL needed some TLC. I just bought a ACE 1/4 Clipped Taylorcraft KIT here on RCU and I am really looking forward to the build and there will be no doubt as to it's structural integrity when it is done. The internet has become a goldmine for vintage kits like this. Stuff you absolutely will not find at your LHS.
Posted on: 8/19/2012 5:28 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11199062
RE: LHS Rant!
NEVER changed the oil in your car? Never????
Posted on: 8/18/2012 7:31 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11198271
RE: LHS Rant!
I was directing my comments towards BOZARTH's comment concerning those that don't build their own models and my hat goes off to those national competitiors that DO build their own models. SPEEDY G
Posted on: 8/17/2012 4:33 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11197263
RE: LHS Rant!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bozarth [quote]ORIGINAL: Speedy-Gonzales No one has time to build. You have to MAKE time to build. If building is truely in your blood you will find time. I have yet to buy an ARF... with ARF's...if you can't build you are at a great disadvantage. SPEEDY G [/quote] Building... the typical builder. Kurt P.S. SPEEDY G: Looks like we joined RCU at about the same time.[8D] [/quote
Posted on: 8/17/2012 4:18 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11197249
RE: LHS Rant!
No one has time to build. You have to MAKE time to build. If building is truely in your blood you will find time. I have yet to buy an ARF that I would deem airworthy right out of the box. Building is the foundation of this hobby. Even with ARF's...if you can't build you are at a great disadvantage. SPEEDY G
Posted on: 8/17/2012 2:35 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11197148
RE: I am depressed!
I go to my LHS to buy glue. They usually get that right! SPEEDY G
Posted on: 8/13/2012 1:48 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11191977
RE: Is there a radio that does not lose signal?
on the shelf collecting dust. SPEEDY
Posted on: 8/12/2012 8:22 AM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11190347
RE: I am depressed!
Just personal preference and availability as far as battery type. Do you think my LHS would have had that in stock and ready to sell? From their past track record I would say "NOT!!". I guess from my perspective it seems that having a "complete" HS you would need an enormous inventory and a highly educated staff. Especially when it comes to special and specific items. It seems that in the earlier years of this grand hobby there was less technology,less options, and because of our recent tech explosion the LHS has paid a dear price in order to just keep up with it all but I can state as fact that if it weren't for the internet my flying would be on hold for a majority of the time due to "what is that!" and "we don't carry anything like that!" or "never heard of that!". The LHS owner is simply tailoring to the needs and requests of the majority of customers that walk in the door...and what do you think that majority is asking for? Generic OTC hobby stuff and gizzmos. Part of my problem is that I live in the boonies. Again..the internet saves the day for this situation. My intentions are not to bash LHS owners but rather to ask a single question: [b]"Has your local HS turned into a toy Store"? [/b] I'm not really depressed. Just speaking figuratively and it makes a forum title that catches your eye.
Posted on: 8/11/2012 5:49 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11189773
RE: I am depressed!
[quote]ORIGINAL: flycatch Something not right with this post. Jusy check out this members profile and you will understand my apprehension. [/quote] Show me one single thing associated with my profile that leads you to be suspicious about anything. What ( or who) exactly are you talking about in your quote above? Speedy-Gonzales
Posted on: 8/11/2012 12:52 PM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11189519
RE: I am depressed!
. They have special pricing and no shipping too. SPEEDY
Posted on: 8/11/2012 7:51 AM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11189261
RE: I am depressed!
True...the 1000 mah AAA is not a common over the shelf item for a LHS but I stated to the attendant I would be willing to utilize a smaller capacity battery. All I could hear in the background was shuffling,mumbling, and confusion. Last week I went to the same HS for some APC 9x6 props for my 424 quickee pylon racer. Now mind you a 9x6 prop is a common item. None in stock and when I inquired about ordering them the OWNER said they had not ordered that size/brand prop in 6 years. This HS is in a large city in N/E Indiana and there is a local club that flys 424 pylon. I'm sure the locals are going elsewhere for their supplies too. I like to go to my LHS with my business first but for the last year it seems to be an act in futility and I simply go online. Now take this into consideration. This same HS has an online business and they do a very large volume of sales online but walk in the same store off the street and you get nothing. I am keeping the Hobby Shop's name confidentialsince it is not my intention to bring anyone's business down. Times are bad enough the way it is these days for business owners. How is it at your LHS? Have you noticed a transition from a true "Hobby Shop" with a knowledgable staff, to becoming a "Toy Store"? I know sales are important but can't you have the best of both worlds when walking into your LHS? I guess I may be a bit pretentious here since I have never ran a Hobby Shop. I'm sure it is not easy or every corner would have a Hobby Shop on it. [:D]
Posted on: 8/11/2012 7:34 AM by Author "Speedy-Gonzales"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11189248
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