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RE: ICON 312 Barely Flying...
[quote] Electrics boils down to power-to-weight ratios, Watts per pound. If you want a certain level of performance, the plane needs to be powered with a certain number of Watts based on its weight. Take an existing power system and put it into a plane that's twice as heavy, and you just cut your power-to-weight ratio in half. It's pretty much a given that the plane's performance will be... disappointing to say the least. [/quote] Lets put it this way, the ICON is no shocky as to power-to-weight ratios. If flies heavy. If you want a great pattern ship you will like this plane. DO NOT land it on grass. For 150 bucks I think of all the foamies I could have had.[8|]
Posted on: 6/8/2005 8:21 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3053436
RE: ICON 312 Barely Flying...
[quote]ORIGINAL: Greg Covey The problem is not with the plane but with your choice of power system. First, the HA 2015-4100 motor is not Hacker but Himax brand. Second, it is only a 100 watt class motor and you need a 200-300 watt class motor. The HA 2025-4200 motor is a better choice at 175 watts. [/quote] I had the 2025-4200 with a Colbri gear box, had plenty of power, just built very poorly. It is a nice plane, for 153 dollars!!!!!!!! The lil Banchee IS three times the value!!!! AND..... is built much better.
Posted on: 6/8/2005 7:25 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3053363
RE: ICON 312 Barely Flying...
I had the same problem! What a POS!!!! I'm going to grind mine up and sent it back to the company in a very small box![>:]
Posted on: 6/7/2005 10:37 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3052518
RE: Best and The Worst Pilots ???
[quote]ORIGINAL: Warbird Fanatic Here is my pilot going in my GP Christen Eagle. I figure if I plant it, I can blame it on Gremlins. Although, I wonder if I am setting myself up by using him, lol Warren [/quote] It's a EXACT resemblance![:)]
Posted on: 6/4/2005 3:51 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3041797
RE: language at the field
[quote]ORIGINAL: BasinBum Thanks, I'm here all week tell your friends.......... Actually my best work was in [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1459952/anchors_1459952/mpage_1/key_saw%252Csomething%252Cfield%252Ctoday/anchor/tm.htm#1459952]THIS[/link]thread. [/quote] YOU ARE RIGHT! That was funny!!!!!!!![:D]
Posted on: 6/3/2005 6:57 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3039797
RE: language at the field
Larry I'm gald (SO GALD) you have a sense of humor![:)][8D][X(]
Posted on: 6/2/2005 11:22 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3037585
RE: language at the field
BB LOL! Maybe you should come to Sterling and put Larry on your lap with your hand in his back and do his writing for him![:)] You are AMAZING!!!!! Sorry Larry! Just kidding!!!![:D]
Posted on: 6/2/2005 11:05 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3037535
RE: language at the field
BB.... What did he say?
Posted on: 6/2/2005 10:52 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3037495
RE: PLEASE SHOOT ME!
Me too! I wrote Horizon and complaned; it went in one ear and out the other. Do they listen? Do they care? As for Zagnut .... JR doesn't like pilots using their radio wearing nothing but a butt thong! So of course they make you wade though 50 pages to find a crystal![X(]
Posted on: 6/2/2005 10:15 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3037368
RE: "We don’t need no stinking batteries"
Put this in the glow section and get that stinking slimer out of here![:@]
Posted on: 6/2/2005 6:16 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3034836
RE: language at the field
It's so simple....... How much respect do you have for yourself #1 AND how much respect do you have for others.
Posted on: 6/1/2005 8:26 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3031555
RE: language at the field
So if fowl language is OK; why isn't OK here??? Isn't this place a nice place to visit? It sure as H3ll better than a Bowling Alley.[X(]
Posted on: 5/31/2005 6:44 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3027568
RE: whats the flaver of the month foamie?
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnVH ben, they (3dfoamy) have a awesome mini lineup coming out in due time that are simply awesome;) [/quote] John, If you have anything to do with it, your right, it WILL be awesome! Can't wait. How light are they going to be? On my SU28 I tried a 2200 3 cell lipo..... WAY TO HEAVY. Landed it fine, nosed down and broke out the motor and nose of the plane. Do you fly
Posted on: 5/27/2005 10:25 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3018519
RE: Official AFPD PPS variable pitch prop support thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Spacey [quote]ORIGINAL: ben flyn OK I downloaded it, tried it, and I went back to the older version because I want the higher resolution opitions back and they're not there. How do I go back to the REAL older version? Thanks [/quote] Not sure what you mean with that one? I tried to find any faults in the patch last night and everything is there like it is supposed
Posted on: 5/25/2005 6:54 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "Ikarus AeroFly Pro and Aerofly Pro Deluxe"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3009150
RE: Official AFPD PPS variable pitch prop support thread
OK I downloaded it, tried it, and I went back to the older version because I want the higher resolution opitions back and they're not there. How do I go back to the REAL older version? Thanks
Posted on: 5/24/2005 9:55 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "Ikarus AeroFly Pro and Aerofly Pro Deluxe"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3008271
RE: whats the flaver of the month foamie?
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnVH www.3dfoamy.com Blows the shockies out of the water as I have both... FOr that matter, blows all the competition out of the water. [/quote] SO DO I. I have the SU-28 and It doesn't float and hover like the superstar, OR the Yak. I wouldn't fly it in a gym (16ozs.) It (3dfoamy) is better in the wind and is more percise the the shocky but I still like my shockies!
Posted on: 5/22/2005 10:12 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3001165
RE: whats the flaver of the month foamie?
[quote]ORIGINAL: ice the rc man Ended up with one of the newer shock flyers :D the nemesis, much nicer parts compared to the the old ones Thanks for the posts :) [/quote] Smart man! I have found NOTHING flies like a shockie!!!!
Posted on: 5/22/2005 9:30 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3000999
RE: LHS does me a favor
Basin.... I own a retail business. In my wildest dreams I haven't made 50% EVER!!! I'm lucky to make half that GROSS PROFIT.
Posted on: 5/14/2005 2:08 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2973507
RE: LHS does me a favor
[quote]ORIGINAL: flycatch The average mark-up for any item sold in LHS is about 40%. This mark-up includes G&A and the owner of the store usually make about 13% in profit from any sale. If you have a problem with my numbers check it out for your self by comparing Tower Hobbies prices to what you will pay for the same item at your LHS. [/quote] WHAT???????? How can you make a statement like that without knowing the costs? You don't know what your taking about!!!! I check in and price products at my LHS and I KNOW he isn't making 40%!! Only in his wildest dreams!!!!!
Posted on: 5/13/2005 11:28 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2971327
RE: Flying for a fee - a business model?
I think there are some in Arizona and New Mexico. Almingordo NM has a field that cost 2.00 per visit. AMA is required.
Posted on: 5/10/2005 9:04 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2960927
RE: Lets see those airbrush jobs!!!!!!
Well I FLEW MY Sukhoi on it's maiden today. It really flies like a pattern ship; seem to be a little nose heavy (had to push on the stick to keep it level inverted), I need to put a little down thrust in the motor which is maybe why it feels nose heavy. Doesn't want to hover as well as my shocky. It lands fast and hard, doesn't want to slow down. Haven't tried to knife edge it yet. I will tweek (sp) it little bit more. I think it will be a good plane for windy days! It just seems heavy to me.
Posted on: 5/9/2005 1:31 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2958274
RE: Must sees in Vegas?
Jetts, You can play for an hour???
Posted on: 5/9/2005 8:15 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2957476
RE: Lets see those airbrush jobs!!!!!!
Yes sir.
Posted on: 5/8/2005 11:25 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2956794
RE: Lets see those airbrush jobs!!!!!!
Just finished this... No airbrush used; just those d@^nmed spray cans!![:@]
Posted on: 5/8/2005 9:58 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2956472
RE: Workshop Design
Basin has been waiting for months to use that line!
Posted on: 5/6/2005 8:54 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2948650
Trash can?
Does anyone know where I can get Scenery of a gym where there is a trash can in the middle of the gym? I wnat to practice the last hurdel of ETOC X-Games.[:D]
Posted on: 5/5/2005 10:44 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "Ikarus AeroFly Pro and Aerofly Pro Deluxe"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2947746
Maybe a Purple passion?
Here's a picture of the tail feathers of my 3D Foamy SuKhoi. Since my main colors are yellow and purple, I had to have a purple motor mount for my purple Hacker motor. So I had some scraps of Purpleheart and I now have an exotic motor mount!
Posted on: 5/5/2005 1:16 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2945858
RE: Extra 330 Profile 3D Suitcase Plane - Hobby Lobby
Bill, I think your plane wasn't that pitch sensitive! I can't wait for you to fly my lil banchee; so you can compare the two. I flew it yesterday and it flew the best it ever has. You and I are just spoiled on our shockys! they're just too hard to beat. I flew mine at Jim's and broke off the wheels in his parking lot. So another repair. Call me when you're going flying. BTW we are closer to get into a gym to fly!!!!!!!
Posted on: 5/5/2005 8:00 AM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2944939
RE: LHS does me a favor
[quote]ORIGINAL: eflight_rules Ben Flyn The local hobby shop your talking about makes money (could make a lot more if he had retail business skills). If he didn't he wouldn't be open. Building paid for or not. His prices are good they used to be great. There are items in his store that can be purchased elsewhere for less money and more money just like in any other store. Sorry I went
Posted on: 5/3/2005 6:26 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2939661
RE: Lost my best friend today.
To all, My wife is my all time best freind of 26 years. When I read Jims thread I couldn't keep the tears back. I really did know what to say to him, except we care and and KNOW what it is too have a freind like that. We fly for a hobby but it's this support is what's life is all about. Keep strong Jim and Keep your heart here too.
Posted on: 5/2/2005 5:28 PM by Author "ben flyn"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2936018
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