RE: GP Super Stearman
I sold my Super Stearman about a month or two ago. Thought at the time that I wouldn't mind not having it. Ever since I sold it,I've been kicking myself over it. Oh, well. Glad to see you've got yours flying, foodstick. ONE of us had to be smart enough to keep theirs! lol Jim
Posted on: 5/16/2013 2:24 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: DX6 shut off in flight
I have a JR 9503, and I'm very pleased with it, though it took me a while to get up to speed on all the features (I've never been big on the computer radios). Horizon gives great phone support, so I don't hesitate to use it if I'm having issues, and I take notes for the next time. I've been able to add some pretty sweet features and mixes to my birds. It took a while, but I have finally reached the point where I like the JR9503 better than my old JR 8103. And I loved it so. . . I still don't like the 2.4GhZ antenna - way too fragile. I'm on my third one. No other complaints at all. I'm glad to hear he's stepped up to something with a little bang for the buck. That should solve his problems. ~ Jim ~[8D]
Posted on: 9/18/2012 11:27 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Thanks, Crash. The hard weekend is over, and things are slowly getting back to normal, though I can't get used to sitting down to write and not having him there to pet with my foot. Such a small thing, but it's going to take some time. I've been writing at my other computer since then. We talked last night and we feel better about it. He was in bad shape, and keeping him here any longer would have been cruel and selfish of us. We're already second-guessing ourselves over waiting as long as we did, but the day he could no longer get up (even with our help), we made the appointment at the veterinarian. We said we wouldn't wait beyond the point where he ceased to enjoy his life here. It's a tough call to make. But he lived fourteen years; all of them good ones. Sure do miss him snoring away, though. lol[:)] ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/18/2012 5:14 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Gas cans for our gas motors?
If you go to any Grainger in the USA, you can pick up a (super heavy duty) round-top 2.5 gallon flameproof/explosion-proof gas can for about 35 or 40 bucks. It's used by commercial yardmen, tree workers and landscapers for carrying fuel around in the back of their truck. The cap seal itself - TIGHT. Spring loaded. I use the Stihl 1-gallon oil mix bottle and mix a gallon at a time, and it doesn't spoil at all. This gas tank was a great buy - worth every cent. I have a Goldberg Six-Shooter strapped to the handle, and the setup works fine. It doesn't ever stink up my car. I have probably forty-five or fifty bucks into it, but it's the best and tightest fuel carrier I've ever had. If I were to take it a little farther, I could drill it and put fittings right into it, and add an electric pump. In fact, I spent a bundle on the pump and parts to do just that, but before I got around to making the changes, I realized I was well-satisfied with my Six-Shooter. I don't go to the flying field to move fast all the time, I go there to slow down. Every time I use that hand-crank pump, it reminds me that I'm there to slow down a little, and relax. Compared to a regular glow pump, it's as slow as dirt. 60 pumps for a 16-oz tank with a regular glow pump, about twice as many with the Six-Shooter. I'm the type who needs to be reminded to slow down now and again. ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:29 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Hi Paul, Yes, one thing you'll often find is that when they give a measurement for drilling this or that, it's an approximate measurement. On a Pull-pull rudder setup, your servo inside might be a different brand, and so might sit a little higher or lower than another servo, and of course, when the wire comes out the hole in the back, it may translate to an eighth or a quarter inch of difference at the rudder. It's always better to let the wire show you where it wants to go when it's centered and coming out of that slot back there. The cowl, relative to the engine, is the most important one I can think of. Sometimes, it's just a bit easier to mount the engine 1/8th-inch to one side to get a perfect fit between the spinner and the cowl. Pretty wild and crazy stuff for an anal-retentive guy like me, eh? It happens! I told Dan that I was going to try to stick to his stock gear wherever it's not critical, so I might just use the stock cables. I haven't taken the time to inspect the hardware and make the judgment call on whether I think it will work long-term. I have to say, I'm really impressed with how rugged the RC Guys steerable tail gear is. I already have my Sullivan 1- to 22 Lb gear in the project bin, and I think that I might just go with the existing tail gear anyway, since it has a nice look to it. Nobody ever accused Sullivan of making their gear too pretty, but they sure are rugged, and the plane always steers well. I have it, and it's here, should I need it. I can always change out the stock gear for Sullivan later if it doesn't perform up to snuff. I'm excited about this build, and the video(s). I went to the Syssa website this weekend, and I found that Todd now offers an inside firewall backing plate, which I have determined will fit perfectly in the Super Decathlon. He also told me what I'll want to use for exhaust tube extensions. Seems he now machines a lip onto the end of the tubes to hold on extension tubing without clamps. I can't wait to see this newest version. Take it from me; neither can you guys. There's an announcement coming soon. You'll get a glimpse when I do this build. I did get a ship-date from Todd, this Wednesday or Thursday it should be on its way. I also spent some time on the phone with Dan Speers of RC Guys, and he told me that for a 30CC gas engine, the firewall on the Decathlon can be left alone, and should be fine. I'm going to add some tri-stock to the top and the bottom, between stringers and such . Nothing wild; just some basic beefing up. I figure that it might help somebody along the line who wants to have a little something more than the stock bracing in there. There is already bracing on the sides that comes stock, and it's nicely done. I've used the DuBro heavy duty horns for rudder and surfaces, and they're major beefy. Their standard horns are stronger than most of the heavy duty stuff out there. Again, I'm going to wait and see what comes with the ARF before I decide. I already picked up most of the aftermarket horns and cables and even carbon-fiber linkages, and can use them at any juncture where I feel it's wiser to do so. Undoubtedly, you'll see me slinging some of the stock hardware over my shoulder in favor of some of my aftermarket favorites, but I'll make sure that folks know when I think it's a smart move, and when I just used my own because it's like comfort food to me. Just so you know, the first video will be coming out pretty soon. In that video we will take a brief look at the Decathlon and what came with it, and showing what it will be powered with, the servos, batteries, and so forth. Then we'll discuss some of the segments that will follow, and how they'll relate to the Super Decathlon build, as well as how they can help with builds of other models. Most of the things we do can be transferred to other models, with a few changes or modifications. ~ Jim ~[8D]
Posted on: 9/17/2012 3:14 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Hi Paul, The weekend is over, and I'm back. I'm not sure where you'll find the stuff, but you'd be looking for silicone tubing that matches your exhaust tubes, but you didn't mention the diameter. It's usually a milky-white color, but guys have found it in other colors as well. I suppose I'd better do some checking around on it, too. I'm thinking (now that you mentioned it) that mine on my Syssa probably won't extend outside the cowl either. ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/17/2012 5:11 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: landing bounce
I'll be curious to see what they find out. I'll guess it's newbie stuff. ~ Jim ~[;)]
Posted on: 9/16/2012 1:48 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: landing bounce
Yeah. Landing it right on the nose definitely stops that "bounce" problem! Leaves you with a few others, though, I'd reckon! You might (just a suggestion here) want to find a slightly larger area to fly and land it? Sounds like you're having fun, though. ~ Jim ~[:)]
Posted on: 9/16/2012 11:35 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: landing bounce
Truer words was never spoke. ~ Jim ~[;)]
Posted on: 9/16/2012 9:31 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: landing bounce
Approach speed is always a factor. Learning his plane's characteristics and "personality" is something he needs to work through. There's no substitute for that, not even when using the expensive flight simulators. The eye-plane-thumb-radio connection is complicated, until it falls into place in your head. After that, it just gets tighter, and tighter. When you spend time with him again, try and reassure him that the ground isn't something to fear, and that you have to head for it at least once every flight, so he'd better get used to that! It's also really important that he improves his handling capabilities when the plane is coming toward him. Teach him the hard-and-fast rules, like: "Coming toward you, the low wing gets the stick for correction," and all the usual stuff. Trying to put himself in the cockpit means his responses will be too slow should a wingtip drop near the ground. Sounds like you're well on your way to hashing it out. Odds are, it's just the normal newbie stuff. ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/16/2012 6:46 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: landing bounce
It really DOES boil down to how well you land it. How well you land it depends on the setup, and your abilities. The setup is critical, and an engine/motor running at a high idle will screw your landing up more often than not. Learning to gauge your speed and bleeding it off is just as critical; and that takes time and experience. Knowing what it takes to stall your plane, knowing whether you can throw it into a fairly steep bank at a low speed, and at just how low a speed it can be done; knowing your planes tendencies is all a part of it. I took shortcuts to get to my "happy place" for landing. I paid extra and bought Saitos, They tick-tick-tick at idle, and don't pull your bird past the field. Any good four-stroke can do the same for you. Angle of attack and all that is integral, but not really something you're going to be able to use/ factor/formulate on approach. Once your plane is set up right (that means everything from C.G. on up is dialed in), your angle of attack will take care of itself. For instance, a factor that can be "added in" for landings is flaperons, which I personally like, because most of today's radios allow you to not only set the degree of flaperons, but dial in simultaneous elevator as well. So, say you set up flaperons and they're set for 15% flaps. Great, but the flaps usually cause the nose to angle up. Not great, right? So, set in some down elevator, and it pushes the nose down, which gives you a change to your angle of attack AND the lift and speed reduction. Adjust the elevator down until you like where the nose is. Keep it "up" a little bit for a good flare on landing. Most planes that handle great and land beautifully are no accident. Diligence and attention to detail are the reasons. In time, all this stuff becomes second nature. You know what it is, you know why you're doing it, but for the most part it's automatic in your building and setup, and the other guys lucky enough to fly them will covet them. I promise. ~ Jim ~[8D]
Posted on: 9/15/2012 10:27 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: landing bounce
For many, many years now, I have flown birds with the gear moved forward of the wing. Four Stars of all sizes, Dragon Ladies, Super Sportsters, Giant Super Sportsters, and all tail draggers. You name it, we've flown it, with aftermarket gear or the stock gear moved forward onto the fuselage. We flew on a grass field, with the requisite number of bumps and things you'll find on any grass field. Neither I nor any members of my club have ever had any issues with bouncing from gear forward of the CG, though I read in here all the time that it's attributed to the gear being forward of the CG. In my experience, that's just not so, if you land properly. I taught the guys in my club how to set up their planes so that they slowed down for landing, with proper low idles leading the list of requirements. Attention to detail, mostly, so you're not dealing with extra factors while on approach. Minimize those extraneous factors, and landings are a much friendlier process. Of course, I wasn't satisfied until every one of them learned how to land under the most demanding conditions, dead stick being the least of them. All of our club members had reputations for consistent greased landings, even under harsh conditions. Okay, thirty out of thirty-one did. You'll occasionally find a guy who is truly hopeless, but that's not the point here. Anybody can bounce from coming in too hot, of course. Nobody likes landing a rocket. If the details have been addressed, most planes cease being "rockets," and become much more user-friendly. There are usually reasons why a plane doesn't land well, and often those reasons have to do with the setup. I absolutely believe - through many years of experience - that having the gear forward of the CG is not a real reason for a plane bouncing. There are a dozen other factors that should be looked at first. ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/15/2012 5:31 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: landing bounce
I use the Sullivan Steerable tail gear all the time. I find it drastically improves the steering over most stock gear. Maybe this is a fringe benefit! ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/15/2012 4:44 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: landing bounce
Some planes have ground-effect "float," some don't. The original Gee Bee racers were known for it. Sometimes the solution can be right in front of us. A crusty old aeronautical engineer showed this trick to me years ago, when my 4-star style plane was bouncing. On these sport planes, sometimes the ailerons are a bit too far down at "neutral." That can cause a flap-effect, where the plane won't want to stick to the ground. It's an easy thing to check out. Just take each aileron at zero setting, and using a clevis adjustment, or sub-trim, raise the aileron maybe one thickness of the trailing edge, and then do the same with the other side. This will move the aileron slightly up and away from "flaperon" and a bit toward "spoiler." That's usually enough to help a plane to settle onto the runway and stay there, and otherwise you shouldn't notice any real difference, other than the plane settling down a bit more rapidly from altitude. It's easy to do, it's free, and it usually makes a notable difference. If it does, it's priceless. Side note. CG adjustments should be far down your list of things to mess with when adjusting landing characteristics. Not saying you won't do it at some point, but there are MANY other aspects which should rightly be addressed first. I hope this helps. ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/14/2012 9:49 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Wife is in bed. It was very hard for her. Tough on us both, really, but I had to stay strong, or pretend to, to be there for her. Stiff upper lip and all that. It's tough to sleep tonight. That's why I dropped in here to the thread. My right foot keeps reaching out to pat the dog, as I do all day while I write. But I'm not entirely alone in this. The cat keeps going over and sniffing his brother's spot, trying to figure out where he could be. He knew his big brother was sick, so it's starting to dawn on him. Sure is quiet. Who knew you could miss a stinky old dog and his loud snoring so damn much. I guess I'll give sleeping another shot. Thanks, guys. ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/14/2012 9:26 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
It's done. He's out of his pain. Thanks, Brad. ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/14/2012 3:59 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Not a good day. I may be absent for a few days; I don't know how long, and I'll have to play it by ear. Fourteen years ago, someone brought my wife a tiny puppy, who grew into a big, beautiful black Labrador retriever. Later today, we have to take our beloved boy to the vet hospital for the last time.[:(] My wife is going to be devastated, and this will probably be a very bad weekend for her, as she loved spending time with him on her days off. Not to say that I'll be in any better shape. He spends every day right at my feet, sleeping while I write by books, and I affectionately run my foot along him many times a day. It's going to be very strange indeed. If I can drop in and post, I will. Have a good weekend, guys. ~ Jim ~[&o]
Posted on: 9/14/2012 8:50 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
I liked your brass-tube-cutout innovation. Did you fill in the holes with balsa, or micro-balloons, or?? ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/14/2012 7:33 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Hi, Bradleyban, I'm not running two Rx's; I'm running two battery packs and switches. The JR R921 Rx with 2 satellites is going in the Decathlon, and the AR7000 Rx went into the GSS, replacing the JR R921 Rx that I had just stolen out of it for the Decathlon. I'll probably go with the pull-pull rudder, but that'll depend on what I find when I get closer to knowing how it will balance. I'm usually pretty good at estimating where it'll end up, and my first impression with the RC Guys Decathlon is that I'll be installing pull-pull. If I need weight in the back, I'll install the servo in the tail with carbon-fiber linkage, like the elevators. ~ Jim ~[8D]
Posted on: 9/13/2012 8:08 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Okay, I stared at the shelf that bisects the firewall, and I came up with a good plan. I'm going to cut the center of it out, leaving just the outside edge, still attached all the way around. That will give me (nearly) unfettered access to the firewall. Once the firewall has been reinforced properly, and the engine has been solidly mounted and all firewall and water/fuel/proofing has been completed, I can (if I want to) reattach the removed center piece of shelf using scraps to make a lip to glue it to. That's the only real concern I have so far, so I'm feeling pretty good about it. ~ Jim ~[:)]
Posted on: 9/13/2012 7:41 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
Know what I think? I think that with all the lift and square inches the GSS has, you could have done nothing but recover it with the fabric, and it would fly light anyway. The important thing is that you had fun, as long as you didn't compromise the structural integrity. I wouldn't mess with that "expanse." I didn't see a monkey under the cradle either. No, really I didn't. [:)] ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/13/2012 6:06 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Hi Paul, To get a pull cable, servo extension, etc. through a distant hole take dental floss and a small nut or screw, and dangle it down through the fuselage and you should be able to maneuver it through the hole with little difficulty, then you can pull the cable through with the floss. The larger plane should make it easier, actually. This thing is HUGE Try to make sure you use a threaded end on each end, and leave some thread hanging out, because these cables always stretch. That's the nature of cables, even short ones like flying tail wires. You'll want to be able to take up the slack later on. On my two last planes, I just put the servo in the tail and used carbon fiber linkage. I always wait until I have the other stuff in the plane before I decide, in case it's too much weight for the tail, in which case I install the pull-pull. I'm thinking that with an estimated 48 ounces minimum needed in the nose, the rudder servo in the tail may be too much weight for the back, so I'm preparing mentally for the possibility/probability of having to install pull-pull. The one thing I'm bothered about is that tray. Still trying to form a plan of attack. I may decide to do surgery and remove some of it, even if it's only temporary. Sometimes I stare at a problem for a while and let the solution form itself. This one definitely needs a solution. ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/13/2012 5:57 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
I made an executive decision today. Since my Decathlon will have twin Rx packs, I decided to steal my R921 receiver with 2 satellite Rx's from my benched Giant Super Sportster. It'll be fine with an AR7000 Rx I have here, and the Decathlon might have smoke at some point, so the extra channels are also valuable. So, I spent the morning stealing the R921 and satellites from the GSS, installing the AR7000 in the GSS, and rebinding the GSS. My Tru-Turn spinner finally came - the correct one, this time. It's a nice red, and looks very nice, but for some reason the base plate looks crappy. It has dark spots on it and doesn't look the same as the spinner itself; not as well coated, and nowhere near as shiny. That's at 14 inches away, of course. Beyond 24 inches, I guess nobody will be able to tell, but for nearly a hundred bucks, I expected better. The Decathlon's nose section is bisected inside by a large plate. This is a feature I won't enjoy working around, as it effectively blocks any decent access to the lower 2 to 3 inches of the firewall inside. I wish it came as a separate piece that could be installed after all the inside work is completed. Right now I'm staring at it a lot, and trying to decide how I'm going to approach this issue for reinforcement and accessing the back for engine installation. Paul, how did you deal with this? Did you reinforce your firewall from the inside? Any of you guys who came up with any brainstorms that made it a bit easier, I'd like to hear them. ~ Jim ~
Posted on: 9/13/2012 1:44 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
I got some work done today on mine. I finished the rebuilding of the fuselage, and the "spackling job," smoothing it all out. It's just about ready for the new Monokote. Taped off a sprayed the cockpit with a lighter color than the current black. It's now a gun-metal gray. Not as light as the cap, so I was disappointed in that, but it looks nice. While I was working on it, I spotted the JR R921 receiver in it, with 2 satellite receivers. With my Decathlon project coming up, I could really use that receiver, especially if I decide to add smoke. The next thing I knew, I had a spare AR7000 receiver I had lying around, and was fitting it and binding it up. I feel like I stole something from my good ol' GSS[:o], but I'm sure it'll fly just fine with the AR7000. I've never had any problems with one before. Does that make me a bad person?[&o] I'll just have to find some way to live with myself.[8|] 'Cause the Super Decathlon's getting the R921 bad-boy receiver with satellite Rx's[:D], and the extra Rx port for the second battery pack. Oh, yeah.[8D] ~ Jim ~[;)]
Posted on: 9/13/2012 1:22 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
I have to admit, it would never occur to me to lighten the wings, with all the square inches and lift this bird already has. I suppose it's a good idea to be concerned with the extra weight of the covering, though. Oh, well, it's not about how much work it takes, anyway; its about each of us doing up our birds just the way that makes us happy. I've just about got my fuse ready to recover now, so I took the wing down to do a careful inspection. It's worse than I originally thought. There's some wood damage where the wing was locked into the saddle notch, which held it there and didn't allow it to shear the bolts. The back of the saddle bit into it pretty hard. Looks like surgery will be in order to get that back into good shape. I installed some large tri-stock into the fuse right behind that corner at the back of the saddle, and I've carefully cut off the saddle notch at the back. It's now refinished into kind of a ramp, angling back away from the saddle, so it will allow the shear bolts to do their jobs and shear away next time there is an impact, allowing the wing to break away rather than tearing up the wing structure. I always build these ramps into my birds, but this GSS came as an ARF. At the time, it seemed like a shame to cut on a brand-new bird. I'm paying the price for not taking the time to do that, now. It's coming along pretty steadily, though. I've now got my new RC Guys Super Decathlon here, competing for space and attention (what a gorgeous bird). I'm continuing my work on the GSS for now, because the engine for the Decathlon - the last item I'm waiting for - hasn't yet arrived. If I haven't finished it by the time the engine arrives, the GSS may be laid aside for a while. ~ Jim ~[8D]
Posted on: 9/13/2012 5:10 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
If they worked as hard on connectivity as they do on nailing us at every turn. . . Giant Super Sportster, engine, Syssa, etc. Lol ~ Jim ~[:)]
Posted on: 9/11/2012 5:00 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Count on it.[:D]
Posted on: 9/11/2012 4:54 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
Shorter threads load faster. 1-page threads are no problem. This one - 3 to 5 minutes on average. We've been complaining to RCU, but nobody cares enough to do anything about it. ~ Jim ~[8D]
Posted on: 9/11/2012 2:47 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
LOL! You're ALL correct. Dan has been giving me status updates, and even told me it had been delivered - after I found it on the porch, of course! IMPRESSIONS: Nice packing, good boxes, arrived apparently undamaged. Upon opening, found everything safe and sound, but only had time for a brief examination. I did find a disturbing amount of what appeared to be [i][b]drool[/b][/i] on pretty much everything. Not really sure where [i]THAT[/i] came from. Couldn't have been ME.[8|] This bird is BIG. and LIGHT. It's going to take up some room! My big, buff Giant Super Sportster has now become the young, skinny teenage brother. [X(]The Decathlon fuselage, devoid of tail feathers, still dwarfed the fully-built GSS on the table next to it. Holy crap, this is amazing workmanship. I can honestly say it's as pretty as anything I've ever built. Truthfully, the best workmanship I've ever seen on an ARF. I was impressed with an Extreme Flight Yak a while back, but it was much heavier than this. Yet this is strong and rigid.[:)] Just waiting for my delivery from Syssa, and I can begin the build videos. This is going to be a lot of fun! ~ Jim ~[8D]
Posted on: 9/11/2012 2:39 PM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming
Hi Paul, Glad you're making good progress on yours. My Tru-Turn Spinner is still in limbo; I sent it back last week, and I'm waiting for the correct one[:@]. No word yet on my SD, I don't even know if it's been shipped yet. I've been a little distracted with some exciting news coming from Syssa, the engine manufacturer. They're about to come out with something special very soon[X(], but I'm not allowed to breathe a word of it. However, it seems I am to be lucky enough to be one of the first who will see and hold one in my hot little hands (of the things I can't talk about! lol). They should announce it this week, or maybe next. So, yeah, for all my big talk, right now I've got - let's see - nothing, nothing, and nothing. Impressive, eh? It's all very exciting.[8|] ~ Jim ~[:)]
Posted on: 9/11/2012 5:12 AM by Author "TexasSkyPilot" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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