OS FSa 110 valve removal
Hi all, I crashed my little toni,, to low a pass,, touched the wheels! I have a new head and need to get the valves out of the old one. They are different than others that I have removed. The spring keeper and clips will not slide down the valve shaft and the spring seat at the end of the valve will not even move. Does any one have a proceedure for this? TIA Tim
Posted on: 5/20/2012 8:56 AM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: what caused the turbine jet crash??!!!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jack Diaz Lenhard: I think you gave us the answer !!!!! A 2000mA NiMH won't be enough juice for four flights. On the conservative side, consider that you use 500mA per flight, and should never go beyond 50% of the battery capacity. You have two safe flights with that battery. Besides, charging NiMH is VERY tricky. Most chargers think that they are full when they are not. Use Li-Po's or 123 or Li-Ion, with a good charger. And redundancy is of utmost importance. Jack [/quote] +1 NiMH on digitals is a no go. Well said
Posted on: 4/9/2012 8:17 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Mechanical rotating retracts
[quote]ORIGINAL: prop wash I'd like to find a set of Robart air retracts for my H9 150 P47.I called Robart but they said they don't make them any more.[:'(] Tom [/quote] I have the same plane and installed Sierra's made for this plane and they are perfect. Very high grade. Way better than Robart. http://www.sierragiant.com/prod06.html Cheers Tim
Posted on: 2/8/2012 6:28 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Gasoline Clunk tube?
[quote]ORIGINAL: karolh I have found that keeping the tank partially filled with gas helps to keep the in tank Tygon plumbing lines flexible for a much longer time than when the tank is kept empty when not in use. Karol [/quote] Wow this is what I wanted to say. Yes this works well, I leave the tank with what ever gas was left from the last flight and the line stays like new. Tim
Posted on: 1/23/2012 6:06 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Walbro for DLE20
Walbro carb equivalents for the DLE20/30 are WT793 for the 20, WT759 for the 30. [/quote] See,, Jodi still gives the info you wanted !! no charge.. The drama is free. too Love it !! cheers Tim
Posted on: 1/11/2012 12:28 AM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Modeler or ARfer?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MetallicaJunkie im a MARFer... a Modeler almost Ready to Fly [/quote] Too funny,, you know it could be that the modeler's wife told him he was a "model Husband" and he wondered what that was, so he looked up model and it said "a small replica of the real thing, and that causes ARF envy. I do build and ARF. I do fly my ARF's much more and like they were built in china !! My next build will be a Ziroli B-25. The ARF I am working on now is a Venture Vertigo jet in EDF. Cheers Tim
Posted on: 1/9/2012 6:40 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Biplane Flight Differences
[quote]ORIGINAL: JPMacG I find the visual image of my biplanes more difficult to recognize than my monoplanes. The second wing viewed from certain angles presents a confusing image and can cause me to become briefly disoriented. However, with experience you get used to it and learn to pick up on the visual cues. Just avoid the more aggressive aerobatics until you have some stick time with your bipe. No low knife-edge passes or low snap rolls until you have some time on it. [/quote] This is my findings as well. I am glad someone else has seen this. Thought I had biplane blindness... I am now over it and can fly the pants off of it but it took about 10 flights. Cheers Tim
Posted on: 1/7/2012 3:30 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: How do you clean your Tx?
[quote]ORIGINAL: TSHARK203 [quote]ORIGINAL: KC36330 i cringe when i see someones top of the line tranny laying in the grass at an event :( [/quote] Heck I cringe if I see a TRANNY. Let alone one laying in the grass. [/quote] OMG
Posted on: 1/5/2012 9:08 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Gas RC was a mistake !!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jaybird During your fullsize instruction in the C172, you may have noticed the ball in the turn and slip indicator slide over to the inside of the turn direction (slide to the left in a left bank a fair amount and to the right in a right bank not as much) if you left your feet on the floor because the nose of the plane would be yawing away (a.k.a adverse) from the turn dragging the tail to the inside of the turn. The term "step on the ball" during a turn refers to using the rudder pedals to "step" on the side you see the ball sliding towards to control the adverse yaw and so on. Yes, most models don't "require" a lot of rudder to fly coordinated turns, but others (like a Cub) can really benefit from it. Leading the turn with the rudder refers to applying some pressure (not full deflection) on the rudder just before adding in the aileron input. Again, it's very obvious when you are inside the plane and you can feel it "in the seat of your pants" when the nose is swinging away from the turn direction, but it's pretty subtle from 50 to 100 feet away looking up from the ground. The nose yaws away from the turn because the downward moving aileron on the outside of the turn produces more lift and more DRAG than the upward moving aileron on the inside of the turn. That drag way out on the end of the wing holds it back just a bit and the only way to counter it is to use the rudder to yaw the nose back towards the turn. Anyone else want a turn on the soapbox? Jaybird [/quote] Very good,, That is how I learned. +1 I have set up planes in the past with more up deflection than down to counter this. But good stick and Rudder is the way to go to learn an airplane. Tim
Posted on: 1/5/2012 8:15 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Deadly Celebrations
http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t3#/video/us/2012/01/02/fl-child-shot-nye-gunfire.bay-news-9 Wow just happened Tim
Posted on: 1/2/2012 1:48 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: New 81
[quote]ORIGINAL: Doubledog Also, if anyone has a 4 blade 18" Zinger for sale like the gentleman used in post #3178 I'd be much appreciative. Joy & Peace in the coming year, Jamie [/quote] Welcome Doubledog, I still have the prop, It has about 5 flights on it. The plane now has 89 flights on it with the rest of them on a Xaor 20x10. The 4 blade looked good but did not perform very well. I thought it was slow . The 20x10 sure woke it up ! What a great flying plane. You are welcome to the prop with a spare blade, for some change or trade. I balanced it with paint,,, what a pain that was.. cheers Tim
Posted on: 12/20/2011 4:53 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Hitec 7955tg servos junk
[quote]ORIGINAL: aussiesteve For the people having a good result with the 7955's. I have a question. How are you powering them? What batteries, what chargers are used, what receivers (Brand and frequency) and are you using a powerboard of any type (Eg smartfly etc?) I charge with a Robbe Charger using the BID chip system That question is not intended to start a brand war, it is only asking for facts. Mine used Fromeco Li Ions (6.6v) Futaba 2.4g Receivers and Smartfly EQ10 powerboard with a Smartfly "Turbo Reg" dropping the voltage to 6.0v. for both the 7955's and the 5955's in a couple of differnt airframes. [/quote] The first two years on this plane it had two nickle metal batteries (2200mah). One on the radio and one on the ignition. The last two years it has been on two LiFePo4 (2100mah) batteries, one on the radio and one on the ignition. I have a portable charging case that contains 3ea. B6 max chargers that are always charging my radios, igniters, planes and batteries for small electrics. The radio in my Aeroworks Extra 260 100cc is a Jr 9303 FM/PCM 72mHz. I am running a 9 channel PCM receiver in this plane. Never a glitch or problem, and I am not easy on these things ! Cheers Tim
Posted on: 12/20/2011 5:06 AM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Hitec 7955tg servos junk
[quote]ORIGINAL: bob_nj I still don't have something straight in my mind. Are all of the 7955's considered the "G2" version, and the 5955's were considered the "G1" version? Or are there two versions of the 7955 out there? Thanks Bob [/quote] There must be. I have 6 7955tg's in my 100cc extra 260 and they have been perfect for the last 4 years. They are still tight and stable. This must be a newer run of the servo that is having all these problems. I watched some youtube vids of them jittering badly. I must have got the last of the good ones. Mine are perfect for now.. Tim
Posted on: 12/19/2011 6:52 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Is there an indestructible jet?
[quote]ORIGINAL: DominicM Most amazing flying I've seen was Schui flying an Ultra Bandit at JetPower 2010. Couldn't believe the violent turns the model could take. I was zoomed out and I STILL couldn't keep up with the direction changes. I couldn't keep the camera steady toward the end of the flight because I was laughing so much. Think I heard that it had a specially reinforced wing joiner so it could take the punishment. This one flight was the one moment of inspiration I needed to start flying turbines next year. Can't wait. (one example of hi G turn at 3:23) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAG83ooknDE&list=UUhL7uuTTz_qcgDmeVg-dxiQ [/quote] I think that is the most G's I have seen on a model airplane or any plane for that matter. You think it was in the 30, 40 G range? Idono... Impressive flight. I am getting into jets also... What a video !! Cheers Tim
Posted on: 12/18/2011 8:35 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Prop failures
[quote]ORIGINAL: jmb52760 And a pic of the Curare, just for fun: The damage to the Curare was amazingly light. There were just nicks in the paint around the engine, and a spot on the wing where the prop blade must have bounced. [/quote] Nice planes. Kit built right? I see you had a good spinner gap on the metal one so that was not the problem. I also had about an eighth inch around the good blade so it was not spinner to prop contact. The prop was balanced and was turning 17,750 in the air per the doplar in my phone. Fun Times ! Tim
Posted on: 12/18/2011 7:25 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Prop failures
[quote]ORIGINAL: jmb52760 It was quite a sight to see the airplane rolling down the runway with the engine and prop hanging straight down. I was really glad that the throttle cable held the whole mess together. [/quote] Me too !! The engine just drug along the ground right to my feet. One of the best landings I have made with the thing. Tim
Posted on: 12/18/2011 6:24 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Prop failures
[quote]ORIGINAL: jmb52760 I'm going to give facts here, you can draw your own conclusions. Last week, I was flying my OS .55 AX powered Deception 40 and in a down-line with the engine turning very high rpms, the prop let go. The firewall was ripped from the plane and the cowling was trashed. I brought her back dead-stick and landed with the engine, firewall, and what was left of the cowl hanging from the throttle cable. [/quote Wow, I had the very same landing with my Q500 racer and a APC 9x8. The Magnum .52 was getting 16,500rpm on the ground and this was about the 30th flight on this prop. Well it through a blade on a fast fly by and ripped the firewall from the plane. I landed it just as you did with the engine and pipe hanging from the throttle rod right at my feet. I did repair the plane, put on another APC 9x8 and it now has about 20 more flights. Just thought your landing was interesting as it was just like mine. My APC failure is the second at our field that I have seen. The other was a APC 16x4 on a 3D plane. I have never seen a MA failure in flight yet. Probably will now if they have creases in them now, or have had a bad run. Cheers Tim
Posted on: 12/18/2011 6:09 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: So you think your EDF is safer than a turbine
Well I just got some bigger batteries that could probably make a fire. Maybe I should not sleep with these. These are new and have not been charged. I did hook them up to my chargers to check the cells. All 12 of them are 3.85 or 3.86 volts. I guess I will start the break in now. These are going in my new Venture EDF jet,, I hope all goes well!! No fire !! Cheers Tim
Posted on: 12/12/2011 6:56 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Tired Old Man and Jody
[quote]ORIGINAL: aussiesteve Futaba, Mobil Synthetic 2T Racing Redline, ford, 3W, MVVS, BME, Premium Pump Gas, 1 1/2 turns on each, 28 degrees BTDC. Wrongway RC Profiles, Aeroworks and Extremeflight ARF's, A123's or Fromeco LiIons, trim flights and read the spark plugs. There, I have answered all this seasons posts in advance. (the ford is spelt with a lower case on purpose - I use it because it was either that or the Merceded sprinter and another guy beat me to the Sprinter at the auction). Too cold? Our field were closed over the weekend because the Fire Danger Index was too high. Mid to High 30 degrees here all weekend. But it is summer and the temps are Celcius. Talk about fast seting of epoxy. [/quote] Hey I think that was my thread !! and that was the problem. New reeds and all is good. It is an older BME 105 that I just love to fly, Thanks all you crabby basterds. cheers Tim
Posted on: 12/7/2011 12:07 AM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: anyone care to read my spark plugs
<![if gte mso 9]> <![endif]><![if gte mso 9]> <![endif]><![if gte mso 10]><![endif]> Well everyone I found the problem,, It was the reeds ! I was opening the high speed screw more and more to get it rich and finally tore it down. The reeds where shattered and broken. I bought new reeds and the engine tunes perfect now and the screws are very sensitive as they should be. Turns out it is a 105 BME. I brought up the reeds in another thread but I thought I would share here what I found. Cheers Tim
Posted on: 12/1/2011 8:44 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Reed Valve Petals for the BME 102
Update ! The BME is running great with the new reeds. Thanks for the help. Really sorry TOM and Jodi are out for the time being. See,, I have two threads with them that are just fine.... What is the problem with them? Thanks Tim
Posted on: 12/1/2011 8:37 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: EDF Producing 46 Pounds of Thrust
Hi Ron, I am starting my first bigger EDF right now using Fred's Beast 5kw Dyn-e-max. It will be on xps 6800mah 65c packs. The boomer is going to be about 18 lbs. I am wondering how much installed thrust I will get? The inlets are huge and the outlet is any size I want it to be. So what size outlet would be a good start? Thanks Tim
Posted on: 11/4/2011 7:05 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What to do with a plain bearing .40?
[quote]ORIGINAL: ThumbSkull Pizza Box Flyer. (PBF) is where I have a couple of them Loads of fun. [link=http://mypage.yhti.net/~dmcdnld/pizzabox.htm]http://mypage.yhti.net/~dmcdnld/pizzabox.htm[/link] [/quote] I second that ! This is a TT but the Mag will work. lots of fun in combat. Tim
Posted on: 10/12/2011 8:04 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Don Muddiman Flying Machine
I love your post screamrp!! Put a smile on my face, reminded me of my motocross days. just waiting on my FM. Will they be coming over on a boat or air freight? Tim
Posted on: 10/11/2011 7:02 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Don Muddiman Flying Machine
[quote]ORIGINAL: Condor060 I have known Don since 1977. This ARF is loooong overdew. I hate the wait but it is coming or I will have to move to another planet. [/quote] If it comes to that I recommend Risa. Great place, I will go with you! love the FM. http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Risa http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Risa Cheers Tim
Posted on: 10/9/2011 10:41 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: contol rods
[quote]ORIGINAL: MetallicaJunkie [quote]ORIGINAL: TimT2000 These are the quickest adjusting rods on the planet, no wonder they are out of stock right now. I have bought many for my planes. Cheers Tim http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/HAN3555.html [/quote] 10 bucks is way over priced id rather pay less for more just a quick example http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp
Posted on: 10/2/2011 10:26 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: contol rods
These are the quickest adjusting rods on the planet, no wonder they are out of stock right now. I have bought many for my planes. Cheers Tim http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/HAN3555.html
Posted on: 10/2/2011 7:50 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Giant Scale Twins 116" F7F Tigercat Maiden Flight
Very nice job,, You want to sell it? I do love twins and have learned what to do in a engine out . That was a lot of work, you are a builder! Cheers Tim
Posted on: 9/26/2011 10:05 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Is Hobbico Attempting To Monopolize The Hobby Industry?
[quote]ORIGINAL: jester_s1 Small brick and mortar businesses are going obsolete in the American economy in all sectors, not just hobby shops. Consumers go for the best perceived value they can get, and that is often from one of the big operations. Most of the LHS's are operating on a '50's business model, and have only survived because there are enough of us who don't want to wait for shipping. For them to stay viable, they'll have to start offering services that modelers want which will bring customers in. If the LHS offers ARF assembly, engine rebuilding and tuning, test flying/plane setup, and repair services that will give them a niche in the market that is immune to the shift to online retailing. [/quote] Wow I want to see this hobby shop,, just killer! +1 Tim
Posted on: 9/25/2011 9:31 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Funny phrases at airflield
Just today at our club picnic, after 8 hours of flying 5 planes I said, What a great day and no damage! Then I hear, well then you were not flying hard enough. Tim
Posted on: 9/25/2011 7:31 PM by Author "TimT2000" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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