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RE: Auto Pilot and the death of R/C
It will ruin the hobby like R/C ruined freeflight.
Posted on: 3/26/2012 12:12 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11015845
RE: Sig Kavalier or Kougar for 2nd Plane?
One great thing about the Kavalier was you could raise the nose very high on landings due to the washout. I had two Kavaliers...loved it. Had a Kougar also. The Kougar is more of an aerobatic trainer. It's nice and smooth flying but lands twice as fast as the Kavalier. The normal 1970s progression at my field back in the day was Kadet, Kavalier, Kougar. After those 3 airplanes you were an expert pilot. [:D]
Posted on: 10/18/2011 11:36 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10771464
RE: Saw SIG Mfg. on Science Channel
Checked the website: It was season 9 episode 7 of How it's Made...wonder if netflix or Hulu has it yet.
Posted on: 10/18/2011 11:28 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10771456
RE: Be carefull what you ask for! (AeroWorks)
I just moved into a Condo so now my shop is in a climate controlled storage unit two miles away from home...wife never sees my planes anymore...My Secret Heaven!!!
Posted on: 10/9/2011 10:17 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10756249
RE: Pilot 1 Piper PA-12 1/4 Scale
The extra shipping cost is what killed it for me.
Posted on: 6/14/2011 10:54 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10573665
RE: WHAT IS IT, J3 Supper Cub, Husky?
It's an Artic Tern.
Posted on: 4/15/2011 11:40 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10464557
RE: CMP PA 28 CHEROKEE ARF EP
[quote]ORIGINAL: LarryV Â The Cherokee 140 was a trainer, it did not have retracts. [/quote] This is not a 140. It's a PA-28R...known as a Piper Arrow. One of the many aircraft in the Cherokee series of Piper Aircraft. On a side note I wish they would make a Cherokee 140 it's a cool airplane that is never modeled.
Posted on: 4/15/2011 6:44 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10464010
RE: Why no love for the Pitts S1????
We Sooo need some out of the box pictures guys. Please!
Posted on: 2/8/2011 7:50 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10320749
RE: Pending FAA restrictions on RC
[quote]ORIGINAL: ZERO-322 Ok perhaps one of you or even more of you could indulge me for a sec your an AMA member the above proposed rules have been put into effect, you are at a sanctioned AMA field flying one of your planes and your doing may be 110 or even 120 MPH at 450 or even 500 ft how would you even know ? everyone has to buy a radar gun and altmeter ? how exactly are these rules going to be enforced ? is the AMA or the FAA going to hire someone to police these fields ? I'm not saying one should willingly and knowingly break the law but I just don't see these things happening AMA FAA rules or not [/quote] Except for the Turbine ban and weight restrictions (unconstitutional). ALL the remaining speed and altitude rules are unprovable and thus unenforcable! Peoples opinions do not stand up in court. I think these rules are like a lot of govenment rules...just a CYA attempt for the government. In practice, the FAA will have less than zero interest in enforcing any of them. I'm an air traffic controller and 32 year federal government employee.
Posted on: 2/7/2011 6:54 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10318427
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40???
Ah come on cold reboot...go ahead and pre-order one...it's fun to be naughty! [:)]
Posted on: 5/13/2010 2:28 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9731381
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40???
Just when I thought Horizon was kicking butt in the scale ARF market, Top Flite brings this out. Jim is right...you better pre-order if you want one this year. I think these will sell out fast.
Posted on: 5/11/2010 9:28 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9727333
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40???
[quote]ORIGINAL: mike early I wonder if this bad boy comes with a spinner. I wonder if it would be a 2-blader. I wonder if a 3-blade spinner can be obtained. Everyone at my field with gas airplanes flies nice and slow except when going straight up, then they open the throttle up. I'd be flying this bastard right on the deck Balls to the Wall. Seems like a fun thing to do.... [/quote] It does include the spinner. I have no doubt this one will have tons of extras custom made for it. Tru-turn and sierra precision are probably already at work.
Posted on: 5/11/2010 7:13 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9725593
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40???
One of the best things about a model of a P-40 has always been it's enormous cowl.
Posted on: 5/9/2010 2:10 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9721615
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40???
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZKD0&P=7 Here it is!
Posted on: 5/9/2010 12:07 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9721359
RE: InZpan still in biz?
UPDATE: After I emailed them saying I planned on a scorched earth campaigne to tell my story of this transaction on every available website worldwide, I received an email from Jakub. He was very sorry that I did not get my full order and promised to send the remaining items... 3 weeks later I did indeed get the rest of the order and I'm now satisfied with it. Only two of the instruments will need to be adjusted to fit in the panel...so Its not perfect but atleast usable and I won't have to build it from scratch. Jakub needs to pay more attention to emails and customer service. He ignored my first email and never told me my new kit was being shipped...leaving me wondering and getting angry for no reason. At this point I can best sum it up as they are still in business and do sell a fairly nice product but you are taking a risk by ordering from them. [8|] Yak
Posted on: 3/25/2010 10:57 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9610652
RE: InZpan still in biz?
Still no reply or explanation as of 2/14/2010...InZpan aeroteam propagteam are officially crooks in my opinion...do not give them your money.
Posted on: 2/14/2010 4:28 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9504046
RE: Cell phone and Toyota
I love my American built '08 Tundra...best vehicle I've ever owned. Also own a Prius...what a joy to drive! 54 MPG!
Posted on: 2/14/2010 3:46 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9503935
RE: InZpan still in biz?
I wish I had read this thread before I ordered my Tiger Moth instrument panels from InZpan/aeroteam/propatag or whatever they call themselves. According to the website I was to receive [b]"A kit of a Tiger Moth instrument panels. Includes the panels, all instruments, switches, levers and stencils needed for completion of both panels."[/b][u][/u] What I got was 8 out of 12 required loose instruments, a few stencils, a template showing where the instruments go, and a poorly written instruction sheet. [b]There were no panels.[/b] One cannot have a panel as shown on the website without spending several hours scratch building it with other materials. I wish I had saved my money and just built my own panel to begin with. I emailed them asking when the rest of my panel kit would be shipped. I will post the reply here when/if I get one. [>:]
Posted on: 1/24/2010 12:34 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9443475
RE: December Tower Talk ARF's
Ya gotta get with the program guys...ya don't buy kits at Tower. Ya buy kits on EBAY and RCU![:D]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 11:35 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266698
RE: Nick Ziroli Plans
I think as established as they are, they are still a mom and pop operation. Slow but steady...have patience. Years ago I called them and Nick Sr. himself answered the phone.
Posted on: 11/12/2009 10:41 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9248341
RE: Magnet Building board
Oh Great! Something else I HAVE to have. Thanks for the link. [:D]
Posted on: 11/10/2009 9:40 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9242941
RE: HANGAR 9 RV8 ON FLOATS
Oops, just noticed you are from the opposite side of the planet...different suppliers altogether.
Posted on: 11/7/2009 5:20 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Seaplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9235940
RE: HANGAR 9 RV8 ON FLOATS
Looks Great. I was just looking at the RV and said to myself; I really should get something I could put on floats...like a Cub. Thanks for posting this and giving me an idea. Where did you buy the ARC floats? They are kinda hard to find.
Posted on: 11/7/2009 5:11 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Seaplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9235922
RE: Top Flite P-47 ARF refinishing.
Can't wait to try it! Thanks.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 11:12 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9226677
RE: Top Flite P-47 ARF refinishing.
Are you applying the silkspan wet or dry?
Posted on: 11/3/2009 10:11 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9224854
RE: What kills an ARF after a short production run?
One thing that hurt the Skylane 62...(if indeed sales were low) was the fact that it was not developed as modelers remembered it. In a retro model it should have been an exact copy of the orginal including a covering scheme that was on the kit box. The Skylane 62 ARF was not covered in the original scheme and had flaps! That is what kept me from buying it. On the other hand, their Senior Falcon ARF [b]was[/b] like the orginal and I bought it immediatly! Sadly the Falcon is also "temporarly" unavailble.
Posted on: 10/28/2009 4:25 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9209837
RE: E-Flite's new Bonanza A36 of F33V. EP
Why is this in the Foamies section? [quote]ORIGINAL: drdoom E-Flite New Bonanza , Deb or V tail, Opt electric retracts. Super new model. But will be pricy when all totaled up. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFL2575 [/quote]
Posted on: 10/23/2009 11:54 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196006
RE: Robbe Republic SEABEE Seaplane
I'll be ordering my Seabee soon. The price seems high for a foam airframe but I justify it by the fact that the motor and ESC is included and its a rarely seen seaplane. Also for model seaplanes I think foam really is the material of choice. I hope they decide to offer more foam seaplanes in the future...PBY, Grumman Goose etc. [:D]
Posted on: 10/22/2009 2:30 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9193769
RE: Memories of Dad...
My Dad brought home a Skylane 62 kit from the hobby shop when I was 5. I still remember looking at the plans and parts with him like it was yesterday. I loved airplanes just like dad even then. The year was 1965! I supervised every stage of the construction. He built a Heathkit radio (transmitter, receiver and all the servos) for it. I then remember holding the tail when he started the Super Tigre and I got a good dose of caster oil and wind in my 5 year old face. It was a glorious time that I will never forget. I'd give anything to go out to the field one more time with dad. [:(]
Posted on: 10/15/2009 12:50 PM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9175388
RE: is there any difference between old GP Shoestring vs the new one
There are few more things. It's designed for easy electric conversion with a top hatch. It has plug-in wings...and it costs less than the old one.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 11:24 AM by Author "Yak18"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9172493
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