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RE: Got my wings, what now?
Congrats, you now have a license to learn. Steve
Posted on: 8/30/2012 6:01 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11212081
RE: How do you teach?
Everything said has been very good and I'm very certain we have great instructors posting on this thread but; you all have missed one very important item to be a great teacher. [b]Praise your students [/b]no matter how small their improvement may be. A pat on the back and a compliment goes a long way! Steve
Posted on: 8/24/2012 8:00 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11205090
RE: discussion: gas power trainer
I think it's a great idea. I train newbies all the time and for the most part they hate the glow planes rather quickly. Not the way they fly but the mess, the cost of glow fuel, charging ignitors, etc. We have a lot of gas guys and they see how much easier it is than glow. I could also see it used by better pilots as a tow plane or float plane. Put a nice block in just aft the wing for floats. I'm not a fan of having a lot of dihedral, most of my students progress so quickly that it quickly becomes a slight pain to begin percision aerobatics. From a looks standpoint I would prefer softer lines on the tail feathers but that's just me. Please no CA hinges, and a two piece wing! I'm in for a PNP to use for training and float flying! Steve
Posted on: 8/24/2012 5:23 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11204916
RE: LiFe or Lipo with regulator??
[quote]ORIGINAL: Doug Cronkhite I still prefer Li-Ion for Rx packs myself. I run Fromeco products, as I think Kurt puts together about the highest quality power system I've seen. [/quote] +1 I also like the fact that I can actually check the pack voltage under load. I only have one jet but many gas planes, never had a problem with any of them. Steve
Posted on: 6/1/2012 9:35 AM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11102538
RE: Turbine Powered Gliders at the Nall ?
Thank you for the replies! Steve
Posted on: 5/25/2012 11:19 AM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11094448
Turbine Powered Gliders at the Nall ?
Does anyone know who makes the turbine powered gliders that flew during the noon time demo at the Nall? Thx, Steve
Posted on: 5/24/2012 4:20 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11093595
RE: Really Great Event April 20 & 21 in SC
Final number; we are donating $8,000.00 from this event to charity, thank you to all that supported us in this effort. Next year is going to go much bigger [:D] Steve
Posted on: 5/4/2012 12:00 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11068404
RE: TBM Shock Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: junkjet Any pics of a Rabbit install??[/quote] Here is my Rabbit install, did have to turn the engine 180 degrees so the logo doesn't show any more. I didn't cut the former at all, I also acheived CG by placing two flight packs, turbine battery, and regulator forward. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10970118]Rabbit Install[/link] Steve
Posted on: 5/1/2012 9:20 AM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11064076
RE: Is Aeroshell 500 Turbine Oil still the consensus choice
I'm new to the turbine world but I've been using DTE Light at 5% in a JC Rabbit. No issues at all, everything is perfect. I'm just about done with my first 5 gallons of DTE. Steve
Posted on: 4/25/2012 6:42 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11056880
RE: SodBusters Warbird Invasion April 2012
Forest, weather looks to be perfect! See you Friday! Steve
Posted on: 4/25/2012 1:21 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11056493
RE: SodBusters Warbird Invasion April 2012
Top notch event! I'm coming and I don't even have a warbird :) May have to buy a big one by the weekend.... Steve
Posted on: 4/22/2012 6:14 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11052779
RE: Really Great Event April 20 & 21 in SC
[link=http://desmindesign.smugmug.com/Events/LARKS-Fun-Fly-April-21-2012/22562050_qJRLn9#!i=1805683747&k=dXTvKqv]Here is a link to get started.[/link] Steve
Posted on: 4/22/2012 12:44 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11052409
RE: Really Great Event April 20 & 21 in SC
We had a fantastic event! We raised a lot of money for cancer treatment, thank you all who supported us! And team Ta-tinis showed us how it's done! WTG ladies!! Till next Spring.... Steve
Posted on: 4/22/2012 12:41 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11052371
RE: Really Great Event April 20 & 21 in SC
Hi Forest, Will get some posted soon, seems a lot of people are posting photos everywhere today. I'll gather some photos and send you the links. Best of luck next week at your warbird event. I know you will have a wonderful time. I hope to stop by Friday and say hello. Thanks for your help & support!!! Steve
Posted on: 4/22/2012 12:40 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11052405
RE: SPEKTRUM-DSMX vs JR-DMSS
[quote] SPEKTRUM-DSMX vs JR-DMSS [/quote] Can someone explain the difference without getting too deep? I thought they both were hopping? Thx, Steve
Posted on: 4/18/2012 6:22 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11047837
Really Great Event April 20 & 21 in SC
400 Acre Sod Farm Ready! Band is ready for Friday night Friday night cookout is ready Volunteers are ready (4) Light towers ready for night flying 50cc Extreme Flight Extra RTF is waiting to be given away, really rtf with dx8 radio, FAF Fuel And Fly Over $4,000. in other raffle prizes waiting to be given away The Ta-tinis (five cancer survivors age 35 and under) are ready to meet and greet BBQ is being prepared (Saturday lunch) Three runways are groomed and ready (Giant/3d, General, and Heli) 20 pilots stations are ready Hundreds of feet of barrier fencing ready The big tent is ready (40 x 50) And the weather forecast is wonderful [b]This event will benefit cancer treatment[/b] The question is; [b]Are You Ready?[/b] Gates open noon on Friday (20th), stay till Sunday if you like. Fees: $25. Friday & Saturday (includes band, cook out, and Sat. lunch) Saturday Only $15. which includes lunch - Additional Meal Tickets Only $6. Camping allowed, no hook ups, No Open Fires, No Fireworks, No Pets [link=http://www.sodfarmfunfly.com]Link to current infomation[/link] Steve
Posted on: 4/18/2012 6:18 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11039597
RE: Really Great Event April 20 & 21 in SC
We are busy getting ready... only 3 days away. Come out and play!!! Steve
Posted on: 4/17/2012 4:28 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11046301
RE: Really Great Event April 20 & 21 in SC
One update; We have been planning four flight lines, we will only be having three. There is a problem where we had the forth line so we were forced to merge it with another. This is completely out of our control, just a sod farm issue that had to be solved. See you soon! Steve
Posted on: 4/15/2012 4:39 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11043266
Navy F18 Just Crashed
Navy jet (F18) has crashed in a road in Virginia Beach. Currently on all the news channels. Steve
Posted on: 4/6/2012 10:07 AM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11030792
RE: In need of some wise mens thoughts
[quote]ORIGINAL: grbaker You'd be surprised how much good will can be won by buddy boxing a few of your club members on your jet. Let 'em line up and pass the buddy box around. It makes a big difference how active you are in the club, also. Do you attend club meetings regularly? (I'm bad about this one) Do you participate in work days out at the field? (I've gotten better about this) Do the complainers show up for work days? All things to consider. [/quote] I do much more than my share around our club. I'm the safety officer (have held other positions), the web master, I head our training program (we train every Tuesday afternoon), and I cd our largest event , it takes about 20 hours a week for 3 months to put together. If anyone want to attend it's in a couple weeks.... [link=http://www.larksrc.com/clientuploads/Spring%20Fling/Spring%20Fling%20Info.pdf]here is the event flyer (pdf).[/link]. Steve PS: Meeting tonight not one word was said about the burns
Posted on: 4/5/2012 6:27 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11030076
RE: In need of some wise mens thoughts
We have a club meeting tomorrow night, interested to see if this burn issue comes up. Steve
Posted on: 4/4/2012 7:48 AM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11027907
RE: In need of some wise mens thoughts
[quote]ORIGINAL: afterburner Well, being a wise man such as myself, I would ask the gentlemen who can't deal with a brown patch here and there that they kindly help you out by hand launching[:D] Marty [/quote] I'm not sure why, this seems to be such a really good idea :) Then I'll explain that after crossing the runway threshold I'll shut down the turbine and land, no burn marks at all. Thx for the replies, Steve
Posted on: 4/3/2012 7:29 AM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11026503
RE: In need of some wise mens thoughts
Great replies....Thx! I do come to a stop while taxi, most of the time it's because our field is so rough that moving at a couple mph will hit a depression and stop. Some times it can take almost a bump of 1/2 throttle to get it moving again. I'll just shut her down after landing and walk out to retreive the plane. On take off I can throttle up from a blast protector and get rolling, we have room for that with no safety issues. The new jet idea I'll run it by my boss :) Steve
Posted on: 4/2/2012 7:12 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11025896
RE: In need of some wise mens thoughts
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dr Honda I kind of fell into this myself. I enjoy my club, but AFTER I got my waiver, they decided that it was going to be a non-turbine field. BUT... they were all for it when I was doing demo's on the engine, and talking about it for a year prior. [/quote] Ditto!! I am the safety officer, the web master, cd our largest event of the year, and head our intro training program. I'm very involved with our club to say the least. I guess I'm looking for a simple answer..... Thx, Steve
Posted on: 4/2/2012 3:46 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11025608
In need of some wise mens thoughts
The main club I'm a member of (and we do have a lot of different flying styles here) the field is pretty rough. Not too many jets have ever been flown here. Now that I have my first jet, a shock jet, it flies just fine off this bumpy field. I have put about 20 flights at this field and most of the members do not have a problem. Most love watching! We have never told anyone to not fly a jet at our field, just be aware of the field conditions. All of a sudden I've heard through the grape vine that a couple people don't like the grass (weed & sandspur) burn that my jet has left on the runway. The burns heal in a couple weeks, I do fly almost every week though. The start up I can handle with a piece of aluminum used as a deflector. What about the runway? How do you grass fliers handle this issue? I want this headed off before it becomes a club problem. Thx, Steve
Posted on: 4/2/2012 3:07 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11025559
RE: TBM Shock Jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: bw5493 I just got my Shok in the mail last week, now I am just waiting for my new P70 to arrive and the 100 ounce tank before I can finish it up and start my Waiver training. Anyone with the P70 had to shim the motor? Also, do you have any pics of your install? Does the fod screen fit without surgury? [/quote] I do not have a P70 but I am running a JC Rabbit. I relocated the blind nuts about an inch aft, I use the fod screen, did no surgery to the former. I have all[b] three of my batteries as far forward as possible, I have no cg problems[/b]. I'm now at 34 flights and each one has been perfect. Best of luck, your going to love it! Steve
Posted on: 3/31/2012 6:42 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11022970
RE: TBM Shock Jet
Funny thing today. I have been flying 30 to 35% gas planes for about three years. I recently built my shock, I have been so excited that the shock is about all I've been flying. Since Feb. 19th I now have 32 flights on my shock. Interesting enough the excitement from the speed is gone, it seems rather ho-hum in that department but it's still a blast to fly. Today I flew the shock two times and pulled out one of my favorite gassers. Flip the prop and she fired right up (good ole DA). On take off I rolled knife edge about 10 feet off the deck and started my knife edge circle...I pushed harder and harder on the thottle until it was maxed out. At that point I felt like the plane had no power (which it has plenty). I rolled level and did a full throttle pass down the runway.... man it seemed like it took forever to cover our 600 feet of grass runway. I actually flew the gasser with caution today because everything seemed so slow. Funny what nearly 130mph will do to you, it made all my other models under powered ;) Steve
Posted on: 3/27/2012 6:52 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11017798
RE: TBM Shock Jet
Today I was able to get an actual MPH on my shock using GPS. Topped out at 128mph, I'm running a JC Rabbit V100 with the thrust reduced to approximately 15.5lbs. Anwered all my questions as far as the speed thing goes. Steve
Posted on: 3/20/2012 7:22 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11009006
RE: Fuel line
[quote]ORIGINAL: joeflyer  The absolute best material is Viton. It will last indefinitely in fuel. It will swell slightly after soaking in fuel so make sure that you safety wire all connections. I get mine from McMaster-Carr.  Joe [/quote] I'm new to jets but in gassers we already know how well Viton works and long it will last. I used it in my first jet and it's perfect, no problems in this application either. As you know it is much more flexible than Tygon and the BVM clunk line stuff I received was very stiff in comparison to Viton as well. McMaster Carr is a good supplier, if you don't want to hunt and only need a couple feet I would suggest Red Aero RC.... these guys are great and they certainly support the RC hobby. [link=http://www.shop.redaerorc.com/Vitube-High-Performance-Fuel-Tubing-VT-1000.htm]Red Aero RC - Viton tubing[/link] Steve
Posted on: 3/16/2012 11:50 AM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11002882
RE: TBM Shock Jet
Was there just a few week ago... welcome to the jet world! Many told me to use the ca hinges provided, others said something else. I couldn't bring myself to ca hinges, sorry but I cam from giant scale as well. I used Robarts, little more work but they work great and I'm not worried about them failing. BTW: The hinge slots are not cut, at least mine were not. Careful to hinge the flaps at the very bottom of the surfaces otherwise you will not get the throw you want (70 degrees). As far as the p70 I have no idea, I used a JC Rabbit V100 and had no problems with the install. I would be happy to email a few photos if it helps you in some way. Welcome aboard! Steve
Posted on: 3/9/2012 6:29 PM by Author "StevL"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10993572
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