RE: Grammar
Instead of worrying about [quote]ORIGINAL: Luchnia By the way, I am old enough now that I don't care as much, however I do see the affects that these poor skills have had upon our youth. I don't pay as much attention to my spelling, word usage, or grammar in the forums as I should. [/quote] Instead of worrying about grammar, just get the message, If you were walking into an area that said "DANGER MINE FEELD" WILL YOU GET THE MESSAGE? The mistakes happen every now and then, not that drastic
Posted on: 8/15/2012 6:05 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: I am depressed!
[quote]ORIGINAL: OliverJacob Would be great if they would employ some modellers. Not so around here. They find some cheap labor, someone who does not have a real job or a kid and they can't afford the hobby. Most online stores here do have their own warehouse, employees, insurance and all the costs. Property taxes or rent might be lower since they don't have to be in a popular location. Some are in a dense area and still be cheaper then anybody else. Like Value Hobby - located close to Chicago sells a 60 size Stick plane for $88. The LHS has the same plane with the Great Planes label for $199. I am ok with paying some extra $ to get my part right away. I payed $8 for a 6'' servo extension, because I needed one. I can get the same from China for 30 cents - no difference in the quality at all. The Problem is the selection you get there. No fuel line? 4-40 push rods, but only 2-56 links and no 2-56 rods? give me a break, that list goes on and on. So no, I am not happy with this LHS. I do not need anybodys help there, I know which parts I need. I went to Milwaukee the other day and it was even worse - just looking for some covering at Hobbytown USA. They had a whopping selection of 5 rolls, nothing popular of course. 2X Orange,2X Green and Yellow - no , you can't have every part someone is looking for, but this is just a joke. Now with my 18+ airplans from 1/2 a to giant scale, I have all the standard parts in my hobby room. I bet I have a better selection then my LHS. Too bad for their business, but I just get my things online, pay for the shipping and wait a week or two. I hope most of your have more luck with your LHS. Another problem is the recent hike in prices on arfs and kits. I just got an elder kit, this one sells now for $119 retail at Tower or Hobby shops. It's a box of sticks, no tank, wheels, pilot, gun or other little details you see on the box. So adding up all the little things, covering, paint, glue you are getting close to $200. You can buy an 40 size arf for half that price, which is mostly assembled and someone else did a perfect covering job. But thats a different story. Our Hobby shop owners don't do a good job of finding better suppliers, nor do they ever show up on any flying events. They could sell tons of parts and planes there and could get a better relationship to the local fliers. On these events you'll meet a ton of spectators, you could easily talk some of them into buying a model right there. [/quote] Hobbytown is nothing more than a toy store, and they hire morons, I had a sales person argue with me that there are no such things as 4-40 clevices, I HAD TO OPEN A DU-BRO BROCHURE RIGHT ON HIS COUNTER TO SHOW HIM.-FORNICATE HOBBYTOWNS!
Posted on: 8/13/2012 4:42 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: FPE 2.4 Ridge Ignition
Well spoken, racer
Posted on: 8/7/2012 3:37 PM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Mom Hates R/C!! Help!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: BurningEvader1458 My mom has had it with me going out and spending $$$ on R/Cs. Does anyone have any ideas on how to make her feel better about them. Should I set her up with one? Any suggestions? [/quote] Start spending money for drugs or alcohol, you'll gain her full support for rc
Posted on: 8/7/2012 10:21 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: FPE 2.4 Ridge Ignition
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tony Hallo [quote]ORIGINAL: Truckracer [quote]ORIGINAL: STUKA BARRY If you have any doubts, just replace the ignition with a bullet proof RCXcell ignition, its cheap insurance. [/quote] The older 2.4 FPE will thank you if you install a new ignition that has an advance curve. You simply can't go wrong with the RCexl as Stuka suggested! The engine will start easier, idle slower and have more top end power than when equipped with the Ridge ignition. The Ridge ignition had fixed timing that was a compromise between ease of starting and acceptable power output ..... so neither end of the performance spectrum was great. FPE had the CH ignition as an expensive option when the Ridge ignition was used. Though the CH is no longer available the RCexl is an excellent performing copy. [/quote] Can't speak for the FPE 2.4 ignition, but I would not trade the ignition in my D&B engine for any Rcexl, CH or DA unit. [/quote] I have a D&B 5.1 since 2003 and the Ridge ign. (Reichmuth) hasn't missed a beat ever, so don't be so quick to judge, you may need to look at your installation.
Posted on: 8/7/2012 10:13 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Warbirds Over Delaware 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: BobH One of the Ghost squadron brothers with a bit of too much sun. See you guys in Sept at the WWI event in Va Beach. [/quote] Cmon man, sunblock yoazz
Posted on: 7/19/2012 7:24 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: AMSOIL SABER 100:1 PRE MIX SYNTHETIC 2-CYCLE OIL AND AMSOIL QUICK SHOT FUEL ADDITIVE
[quote]ORIGINAL: Red Raider I too was an Amsoil dealer. I had 2 brand new CRRC 26s on a Nosen 310. Took it to the field to run in the engines. I had been told that at 100:1 the engines would be fine. BS. In the first 5 minutes I had wrecked the bearings in one of the engines, and nearly torched the other. After $175 to rebuild the trashed engine, not to mention putting off the maiden flight of my new plane for a month, I dropped my dealership, and never recommend to anyone that they try to use Amsoil, or any other oil for that matter at any mixture less than 32:1. Having said that, I get 12,000 miles between oil changes in my powerstroke diesel pickup using Amsoil synthetic motor oil. It is just not possible to use that lean of a mixture no matter how good the oil. And no matter who tries to tell you. [/quote] Please don't use CRRC engines as a reference, you start with junk you'll end up with junk
Posted on: 7/12/2012 10:34 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: AMSOIL SABER 100:1 PRE MIX SYNTHETIC 2-CYCLE OIL AND AMSOIL QUICK SHOT FUEL ADDITIVE
I've been using Amsoil since 1985 in, sachs 3.1 sachs 3.2 G-62 Brison 6.4 DA 100 3W 106 BME 102 BME 44 Always at 95-1 / 1.5 to the gallon Never ever a failure or burnup I still own these engines except the BME 102 and the Sachs 3.1
Posted on: 7/12/2012 9:17 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Byron p51 engine conversion
[quote]ORIGINAL: ccostant How much does your P-51 weigh? I'm flying mine with a Zenoah G62 and 2 blade Mejzlik 22x10, my P-51 weighs in at 29 lbs. If you want turn a 4 blade prop directly then maybe 3W75 is a good choice. I have 3W75 in another plane with a 24x10 mejzlik and it has signficantly more power than the G62. Not sure how the 3W75 will do with a 4 blade. [/quote] Hey Comanche, a G-62 with a 22X10 mejzlik will give you more power than you'll ever need, listen to ccostant, I had that same combination in an 88" Cap 232 that was heavy and that powerplant dragged it around like no tomorrow
Posted on: 6/18/2012 8:49 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: us41 in byron p51
[quote]ORIGINAL: comanche260c Good Morning I just bought a byron p51 with us41 and it wont start .I was told it was serviced by dick barrett before he passed. It hasno choke so i choke it with my thumb. I took it apart and everything looks good and  soaked it in carb cleaner.....when i choke with thumb i will get a few pops but wont fire. high needle was  3/4 open  low 2 turns.I tryed 2 1/2on both also and nothing......any  ideas ??????? [/quote] To be quite frank, a US 41 is not going to fly a Byron mustang safely. is it a Byro Drive system or a straight prop system
Posted on: 6/15/2012 8:49 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Holy Cr..(not for the faint of heart) video
[quote]ORIGINAL: manchu9inf Let the Syrians take care of Syrians, its not our fight, IMHO. [/quote] I TOTALLY AGREE
Posted on: 6/11/2012 4:48 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Post your favorite quotes
"I mean it ain't rocket surgery" George W Bush "Grandma has worms is the reason she drags her ass across the carpet at night" Larry the cable guy "Man that thing does not like Dwayne"
Posted on: 5/24/2012 9:39 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Sachs gas engine
How can I get the crank straightened on a 3.2 A&M Sachs, it seems the counterbalances are out of line, for that matter what do you need to do to get the case apart, I've tried and it isn't coming apart. Thanks for any info you might give Frank A Rega
Posted on: 5/3/2012 8:59 PM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DLE 20 idol problem
[quote]ORIGINAL: bikerbc  I have a DLE 20 on a 120 spacewalker..The problem I am having is that when I try to idol it down it stays on a high idol for about 20 seconds before it really hits a low idol..It is definitely closing the butterfly completly so I cant understand how its doing this..It makes it difficult to land..Even if I shut it down early and bring it in if I need a bit of throtle I am reluctant to use it because it cant shut it back down..I end up using the whole runway or going around and around. I have the low speed set so that if I close it any more when I throtle up it hesitates..I opened it a wee bit from there..I wasa tiny bit rich on the top but I have leaned it out and it hasent helped at all. It still will not idol down properly..It is a very high idol too..Enough that you cant land ...Other than that the DLE 20 has lots of power and pulls the spacewalker around fine..They are very powerfull little engines... [/quote] You got a problem with Billy Idol?
Posted on: 4/9/2012 7:25 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
The firewall looks hefty, but don't overlook where the motorbox goes through the first former, I've seen plenty of failures at this point! especially with all that leverage you have with those long standoffs
Posted on: 4/4/2012 10:21 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
Hey mustangman, sorry to see all the extra work you need to do, too bad the manufacturer's not as dilligent as you are. You seem to have the situation at hand but don't second guess anything, especially stress points. bathtub caulk in the squeeze tube will work wonders blending in that dorsal fin, but you're going to need paint. And there's no excuse for those cowl lines, that would drive me crazy because it's noticable.
Posted on: 4/4/2012 9:31 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mustangman40 I am pretty impressed with the hardware, unlike most arf's where you shuck the hardware back in a bin and get good stuff.. The HW that comes with the plane looks pretty good and I will use most of it, I will probably shuck the tank though.. I like the looks of the new RotoFlow and think I will try one... <a href=''http://www.jlproducts.net/ProductRotoFlow.html''>http://www.jlproducts.net/ProductRotoFlow.html Jimbo [/quote] I like the idea of the rotoflow tanks but concerned about the longevity of the swivel clunk seal. After a season or 2 of flying will the engine begin sucking air through the seal?
Posted on: 4/4/2012 8:33 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Engine noise
Hey wait a minute! Where's the lugnut that should've chimed in to say" get rid of those ignition problems go electric"
Posted on: 4/3/2012 7:50 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: This is crazy dangerous!
[quote]ORIGINAL: scaleman57 Why dont you goofy liberals give it a break, the man is a damn good flyerand you only wish you could fly half as good.I dont give a damn what the AMA says about safetyhes in a big field and probably practiced this flying many times over. It looks like he has first rate equipment so enjoy the show you dont need to call him stupid because this is how he likes to fly. [/quote] OH! another Neanderthal speaks, How can you defend this guy? Oh yeah you're from jersey
Posted on: 2/8/2012 3:24 PM by Author "airega1" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: This is crazy dangerous!
[quote]ORIGINAL: pflynn73 Not impressed. High risk and not that cool. I dont know what you guys are seeing. Basic hover and stupidity. A tight 8 point roll or rolling circle is much more impressive. [/quote] Very well said, why don't they close down this thread and stop giving notoriety to the moron that abuses the hobby. I would like to see that guy play Russian Roulette
Posted on: 2/8/2012 7:15 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: wrapping rx's
Thanks Bax, glad to have you around Frank
Posted on: 2/7/2012 3:41 PM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: wrapping rx's
Bax one more question, are you saying the heat was from an outside source like the sun, and not internal heating that caused the early issues?
Posted on: 2/6/2012 2:22 PM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: wrapping rx's
Thank you very much Bax Frank
Posted on: 2/6/2012 2:13 PM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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wrapping rx's
Hello Bax or Krysta, I just mounted a 14 ch rx without wrapping it in foam, just sitting on a piece of foam, I then mounted a 7 ch rx (617) totally wrapped in foam. I'm reading from some articles that it's not a good idea to completely wrap 2.4 rx's in foam like we used to, has this been an issue? Thanks for any input Frank A Rega
Posted on: 2/6/2012 11:02 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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10C slider
Hi bax or Krysta, I'm trying to designate ch9 to a slide switch, but can't do
Posted on: 1/29/2012 4:52 PM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: Gasoline Clunk tube?
[quote]ORIGINAL: michajon Try this, its clear, stays flexible and its only about twenty eight cents a foot. I'm switching over to it, a friend of mine runs it with no problems. Here's the scoop from the manufacture, Tygothane® Formulation C-210-A Our rigidly controlled manufacturing process makes Tygothane® Precision Polyurethane Tubing the flexible polyurethane tubing that has consistently tight tolerances from lot to lot. Precision tolerances and high elasticity provide the user with an easy, worry-free attachment to fittings. Made of a tough, ester-based polyurethane, Tygothane Precision Polyurethane Tubing's clarity, high tear strength and excellent abrasion resistance make it ideal for many applications, including fuel and lubricant lines, pneumatic lines, abrasive product transfer and cable jacketing. It also offers exceptional resistance to oils, greases, fuels and many chemicals. Able to withstand rugged daily use, Tygothane® Precision Polyurethane Tubing resists weathering and can be safely used in temperatures ranging from -100°F (-73°C) to 200°F (93°C). It meets FDA criteria for food and beverage use and is also available in ether-based, medical grade and reinforced formulations. [/quote] I orderd Tygothane from US Plastics about 2 years ago and the stuff is bulletproof! nothing affects it, the only problem I see is, it isn't flexible enough to be used inside a tank, Regardless of the fitting you put it on? prepare to have to cut it off, it holds like nothing else I've seen.
Posted on: 1/23/2012 5:50 PM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Gasoline Clunk tube?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MetallicaJunkie [quote]ORIGINAL: karolh Can't say that I would blame that crash on the tank's clunk, as that sort of flying requires special needs, and having a proper length clunk would in my opinion be one of those needs, plus in a transparent tank the obviously short original clunk line was there for all to see. Karol [/quote] true good point there... he called the shop he ordered it from and they assured him that it was normal... i read on F G about those tanks,, apparently several people have complained about that issue, and also the cap being glued on.... the bottle is made of such thin plastic hardly any force can be applied with out ruining it [/quote] The shop told him it was normal? and he believed it? Why wasn't he thinking along the lines of possible low fuel and a hover, it's not rocket surgery:) or maybe it is. I say stick to what you know works, not some guy telling you a short lined clunk is normal. I'm not flaming here but your clunk needs to be just kissing the bottom of the tank when vertical, this doesn't even need explaining. It's like if you bought a 35% ARF and it came with a cardbord wing tube, the manufacturer tells you it fine, do you believe him?
Posted on: 1/23/2012 3:57 PM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Gasoline Clunk tube?
[quote]ORIGINAL: RJConnet [quote]ORIGINAL: a1pcfixer I believe they are callimg it neoprene but neoprene is that black hose mainly used for windshield washer fluid. I think this black tubing sold by Du-Bro is actually called "Buna" which is gas compatible, in which Neoprene is not [quote]ORIGINAL: Clay Walters This seems to work fine too. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?I=LXD735&P=8 [/quote] That's neoprene...very, very bad!!!! If it hasn't (yet) deteriorated, it most certainly will! [b]Do NOT use neoprene with your gas!!![/b] Tygon, Oregon, or Viton are the accepted brands to use with gas! [/quote] a1pcfixer, Have you personally experienced this or are you just repeating the conventional wisdom on this matter. Several years ago on the first really cold day of the winter the clunk in my plane stopped clunking, it was stiff as a board (tygon). I had some of the Dubro neoprene in my drawer so I cut off several inches and placed it in a jar of my fuel. After five weeks it was still like new so I replaced the clunks in both of my 50 cc planes. It is now 2+ years later and I have not seen any sign of deterioration, no problems of any kind. Maybe the ethanol in Oregon is not as potent as the stuff in you area..........RJ [/quote]
Posted on: 1/23/2012 5:30 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DLE-55 on White Gas
[quote]ORIGINAL: thepamster Go to the top of the page, select search, and type in the word ''Amsoil''. read a few posts and then select a good oil that does not contain the word Amsoil. The Pamster AMA 202345 [/quote] I've been using Amsoil since 1985 and will continue to use it, the newer blend (saber) seems to be no different. The only thing I do different is use it at 1.5ozs to the gallon instead of the recommended 1.28ozs to the gallon. I've read many post as you stated and the majority of them seem to be in favor of Amsoil, so maybe it's the user and not the product :)
Posted on: 1/21/2012 4:37 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Just received an email about video of upcoming rule info?
[quote]ORIGINAL: iflyj3 I watched the first two and all I heard was giberish. A lot of words and no substance. I'll wait till the NPRM. [/quote] OK
Posted on: 1/13/2012 8:14 AM by Author "airega1" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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