RE: Covering undercamber secrets ?
If your wing has spars exposed on the bottom be sure to stick the covering to those. Also, a small detail iron is good for sticking covering to the ribs and spars without shrinking too much material in the open bays, and is good for shrinking without heating the tacked areas once the covering is all attached.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 7:48 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: o.s. 160fx starter
I'd advise something stronger than the Dynatron. I have one on 18 volts that won't turn my 160 cold. It's fine after the first start, but after the first start a back flip usually does the trick.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:09 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Which Perry Pump, OS120 AX
Good luck, you're gonna love it! 2009 was my first season and I really enjoyed it. Pattern guys really go out of their way to bring you into the group, they're the most helpful, inclusive bunch I've ever met.
Posted on: 11/4/2009 1:02 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Which Perry Pump, OS120 AX
I"m using the Perry, too, with good results. Setup can be tricky and frustrating if you're starting from scratch, but once you have it right it seems to stay right. You can probably save yourself some setup frustration by searching the 120AX threads on this forum.
Posted on: 11/4/2009 7:39 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Which way do they fly Down Under?
My club is on our fourth field in the 30-some years I've been a member. At the first three fields landing left-to-right was the default practice and the other direction was used only if the wind forced it. Right-to-left felt odd and there were even guys in the club who insisted that airplanes flew differently in that direction. Last year we moved to a new field where the wind is most often cross-runway. Some small differences in terrain make the approach from the right a little more comfortable and most guys now come in from that direction. Left hand approaches are starting to feel odd, and the new guys who learn at our field will probably think that planes handle differently in a left turn!
Posted on: 10/24/2009 8:13 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Sullivan Golden Rod, lousy stuff !
Ed, some of the Great Planes kits like the Super Sportsters used a solid piece of wire (threaded 2-56 on one end, solder connector on the other) spaced from the outer casing with short (< 1/4") pieces of the yellow inner rod. The peices of yellow fit pretty snugly on the rod, but a tiny drop of thin CA would make sure they never moved. This system will accomodate some minor curvature. Scott
Posted on: 10/21/2009 6:54 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: help with inverted engine, perry pump and idling
Regarding your base setting for the low speed needle...the carb barrel needs to be closed when you screw the needle in to find the bottom point. If the barrel isn't closed, the needle will go in too far.
Posted on: 10/19/2009 7:52 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: help with inverted engine, perry pump and idling
Is your engine/pump running OK now, LeFou?
Posted on: 10/18/2009 8:44 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: 2-stroke port timing
180* exhaust timing seems like a LOT to me, even if you're using a tuned system.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 7:29 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: help with inverted engine, perry pump and idling
Le, I've had much better luck with the OS F plug than the Fox Miracle. Your mileage may vary, of course!
Posted on: 10/14/2009 7:22 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: help with inverted engine, perry pump and idling
Guys, not to get into a peeing match here, but I'm currently running the Perry regulated pump in two airplanes, a Venus II/OS 120AX, and a Focus II/OS 160. Both planes have the tank above the carb (the Venus has the engine at 45* down, the Focus inverted) and neither one has a problem with fuel siphoning. In fact, it's kind of tough to get the fuel up the first start of the day. Le fou, give it a try. Keep records of your adjustments so you can get back to square one if it doesn't work, but it did for me and it costs you nothing but a few minute's time. Scott
Posted on: 10/13/2009 7:12 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Pincher or Thumber
Dave Brown used to say that soft springs sell transmitters and stiff springs win contests. I had some firsthand experience with Arch's statement about having your plane set up for your pattern. I just bought a plane a guy had set up for Masters and found there's much more rate there than I need for Sportsman...makes smooth a lot harder. Scott
Posted on: 10/13/2009 12:53 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: help with inverted engine, perry pump and idling
Check over on the Pattern Forum for threads regarding the OS 160 Cookbook and the Venus II with the OS 120 AX. There's quite a bit of discussion there regarding making things work with the Perry Pump. In a nutshell, here's the system that worked for me. I didn't invent it but don't know where I saw it or who to credit. Run the engine without the pump to get a basline setting for the high speed needle. Now connect the pump and start it up. The engine should be running real rich. If it's not, increase the pump output (by turning the screw IN, about 1/4 turn at a time) until it is running rich. Now re-set your main needle. The engine will probably be too rich midrange now. Note the throttle position where this starts to happen, shut off the engine and look into the carb. Adjust the idle needle so it's just entering the jet at this point. It will probably be quite a bit farther in that the factory setting. This is your new baseline. Make small adjustments from here, mainly to the idle screw, but with small adjustments to the pump if the idle screw doesn't get you where you need to be. Remember, turn the pump screw IN to increase, out to reduce the output. Hope this helps. Scott
Posted on: 10/12/2009 5:57 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: What is this Lanzo ...........................
This is a Lanzo Bomber, the long center section (LCS) version. The short center section (SCS) version looks a little nicer and is more popular but I have both and can't really tell much difference. Be aware that there is a difference in wing area between different versions of the same wingspan. Bombers glide very well (some say because of the large stab, some because of the turbulator spars) and they're nice, agile airplanes, which makes them easy to turn into lift. I have Playboys, too, and they seem a little more slugish. I thought Bombers were ugly until I built and flew one. I got used to the looks real quick. There is a faction of SAM that strongly dislikes Bombers, probably because they're so common and successful. The one shown is an example of the most despised type, the "Bomber covered in shiny purple plastic" lol.
Posted on: 10/12/2009 3:47 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Venus II
My landings got better as I approached the rear of the suggested balance range. I was running out of elevator with the cg forward and couldn't get the plane into a high-drag attitude.
Posted on: 10/12/2009 1:41 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: St. Clairsville Aerobatics/Trimming Seminar CANCELLED
Mr. Houston was cooking chickens at the intersection today. Just the aroma was worth $10.00.
Posted on: 10/10/2009 5:26 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Venus II
Mine has that toe out, too, and it taxis fine. The holes in the LG are a little larger than the bolts and it tends to creep back, you may be able to bush the holes to elimnate some of the toe out, but it hasn't been a problem for me.
Posted on: 10/10/2009 8:23 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: O.S. 1.60 Cookbook Engine Issue
It would be great if a lot of guys could do that check and post it, to see if it's a fairly common setting. Might be a worthwhile addition to the Cookbook.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 12:44 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: O.S. 1.60 Cookbook Engine Issue
Here's something that might be helpful in setting up the idle needle on the 160: Everything I've read suggests turning the needle in "about 2 turns" from the factory setting. I used an old set of automotive feelier gauges (remember them?) to measure the actual gap between the needle and the jet, with the throttle fully open, in a friend's good-running setup, and found that the gap should be in the range of .032". Transferred that measurement to my engine and it works well with the pump at the stock setting. Scott
Posted on: 10/9/2009 8:56 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: What the heck is it?
Yep, Great Planes Super Sportster, not sure which size. I'll bet it's done in Coverite.
Posted on: 10/7/2009 6:04 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: St. Clairsville Aerobatics/Trimming Seminar CANCELLED
Ron, explain to Ken that this is actually a chicken dinner with Cathie's fixin's and the pattern coaching stuff is just an added bonus. That should remove any tentativeness. Scott
Posted on: 10/6/2009 2:51 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: St. Clairsville Aerobatics/Trimming Seminar CANCELLED
I'll be there, Pete, and two others from the club (besides Michael and Rick) are almost certain. Scott
Posted on: 10/1/2009 1:36 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Jetco Lightning Bug
I haven't done a Lightning Bug, but I have put a micro system in a re-created Top Flite Schoolboy like the one I flew on a Babcock escapement in about 1965. It flies great.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 4:46 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Your favorite part of building
My least favorite task is hinging...relatively easy to do, but fiendishly hard to do perfectly. My favorite jobs are carving, sanding and covering. These are the parts of the build that really make the airplane your own.
Posted on: 9/27/2009 10:48 AM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Stuff Two Focus Sports in a 4Runner ??
I've been carrying a Venus II with all my contest equipment, including our canopy, my caller and her clothes in a 2009 Subie Forester without much trouble, and I think it's about the size of a Focus Sport. The Forester looks smaller than the 4Runner. Next season I'm doing the same with a Focus II, but the nose of the plane will have to rest between the front seats.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 4:55 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Stuff Two Focus Sports in a 4Runner ??
Central Hobbies lists the Focus Sport length as 72". The Focus II is listed as 78.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 3:15 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Twin slowpoke .15 mod
I couldn't hear if the engines were synched....Matt's knees were banging together too loud!
Posted on: 9/12/2009 6:43 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Twin slowpoke .15 mod
Congratulations on a great piece of piloting with the Twin Poke yesterday, Matt. It looks like it will be a fine flyer once you get the balance right!
Posted on: 9/7/2009 12:36 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: St. Clairsville Oh Pattern Meet
I corrected the Thompson/Alexander error. Sorry to either or both! Scott
Posted on: 9/1/2009 3:34 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: St. Clairsville Oh Pattern Meet
Ken Alexander was third in Advanced
Posted on: 9/1/2009 3:33 PM by Author "Strat2003" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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