RE: choosing second plane
Don't over look the great planes u-can-do .46 size. Looks nice, very easy to fly, will do any aerobatics you're capable of doing, will not tip stall on you, floats like a butterfly and lands very easily. Your 4-strokes would work perfect on it. Just don't fly it full bore....the horizontal stabilizer will rip off unless you beef it up to begin with! http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDUL8&P=0 good luck on your decision
Posted on: 3/2/2012 10:35 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: I Dont Have IT
Tower Hobbies and all the other dealers will be real happy to hear about your crash. [:)] I'd be finding me a new instructor...He should have never let you fly below 2 mistakes high...why didn't he take over?
Posted on: 1/18/2012 1:57 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: RC Plane Hobby Is Not Expensive !
[quote]ORIGINAL: ES CONTROL Thats the price of going in to my first Gas 30cc [/quote] Are you saying you're going to quit playing at the local $25 golf course and join Pebble Beach? [:)]
Posted on: 1/13/2012 6:29 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: RC Plane Hobby Is Not Expensive !
[quote]ORIGINAL: rgburrill Many many years ago I lived in Scottsdale Arizona and the local Rolls Royce dealership was run by Max of Switzerland.  Max had a rule - if a buyer asked about the price he was told he couldn't afford it and escorted out. The only thing you need to ask yourself is can you pay for what you are buying right now.  If you have to keep track of your yearly expenditures like this you really should find another hobby. [/quote] That sounds about like my ex father in law...walked in a dealership with his grimy (tire factory) clothes on right after work and asked the price of a car on their showroom floor. The salesman told him, "I think that's a little out of your price range." He walked out the door and across the street to another dealership and paid "cash" for one on their showroom floor!
Posted on: 1/13/2012 6:24 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: RC Plane Hobby Is Not Expensive !
[quote]ORIGINAL: ES CONTROL When I started out with this hobby I bought only what I needed  it cost me $150.00   over a 8 Mo. time   in 1985. and than around 200. a year for 1986 and 1987 . 20 years later I wanted back in.  I bought  a Tower60 trainer with a La65 OS engine. Tower 4Ch. Radio.  And a flight box with everything  . for around $500.00 year 2 another 600.  Year 3     500.   year 4      700. year 5     500. year6      2000. Most people tell me this hobby as very expensive. But never think twice about 20.00 a day to stop at a Min. Mart. for lunch. or the price of the other hobby they have justified. [/quote] Year 6....$2000? Was that the year you switched to 2.4 and had to buy new receivers for all your planes? [:)]
Posted on: 1/13/2012 5:35 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Gas RC was a mistake !!!!
Get yourself a job at disney world and operate the "dumbo" ride. That thing uses a lot of left rudder. [:)]
Posted on: 1/8/2012 7:22 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: sig astro hog engine?
Engine? .61 2 stroke = astro hog that sounds like a bumble bee, barely gets off grass, and a big oily mess before you head on home. .91 os 4 stroke = astro hog that sounds more realistic, plenty of power for take-off, better fuel economy and 1 paper towel to clean oil off. have fun
Posted on: 9/27/2011 3:10 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Venting about flight simulators
[quote]ORIGINAL: harryangus Just venting! Many have told me here that flight simulators are never like the real thing. I know that. However, I have been practicing a Big Stik 60 with an OS 75 in Realflight 5.5 for a while and I loved the speed (95MPH) and the speed the plane makes all the loops and rolls. Now that I have the real thing with the same engine, I noticed that the plane is not even making half the speed and the rolls are very slow. It’s not even giving me the speed I had with my old Stick 40 running on a OS46. This is ridiculous. That’s for sure the last time I make a decision based on a flight simulator. Just venting!!! [/quote] If you're looking for speed then get one of these..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTHWBSluUjU
Posted on: 8/1/2011 7:05 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: .51 eng. in a .40 size plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: dbarnes6 I have a old school super tigre .51 that i bought off of my grandpa. [/quote] sounds to me like you aren't his favorite grandson if you had to pay him for the engine [:)] i'd tell him i want my money back and get yourself an os 46ax big dan
Posted on: 7/27/2011 1:20 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: RC Flight Instructions
I'd recommend any club that doesn't have gators running across the runway. [:)] big dan
Posted on: 6/28/2011 1:43 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Can I charge both at the same time
[quote]ORIGINAL: FlyingGatsby Instead of starting another thread, I'll ask here. When my OS 46 LA idles it vibrates like crazy, but one of my trainers says it's normal. But another trainer says it could be prop imbalance, how much vibration at idle is normal? [/quote] I had an os 46 ax that vibrated like crazy too until I changed the prop on it. big dan
Posted on: 5/30/2011 7:20 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Fast Beginner Plane....
I might put a turbine on my goldberg piper cub. No one would catch me in a dog fight, that's for sure!
Posted on: 5/6/2011 5:19 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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Fast Beginner Plane....
You beginners want a fast plane.....well here you go!..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTHWBSluUjU
Posted on: 5/4/2011 4:58 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Manual fuel pump problem
I never tried the gas pump. It only takes about 100 cranks to fill up a 12oz glow fuel tank. They're easier to crank after about 50 fill ups. Like an engine, ya gotta break it in! [:)] If nothing else, you should be able to arm wrestle anyone else at the field if using the Dave Brown Pump! [:D] big dan
Posted on: 2/19/2011 1:31 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Phoenix Scanner - or is something else better?
As far as that Phoenix Extra 300s you won't find a nicer aerobatic plane for the money! It's fast and flys like it's on a rail. First time I flew mine it dead sticked and floated right in. After 182 flights I still have the same 11-7 wood prop on it and I'm not an expert at flying or landing. I let a guy in our club fly mine and his only comment was "I gotta get me one of these! Especially for the money!" I'd rather have 1 extra 300s than 10 of those scanners. big dan
Posted on: 2/19/2011 11:06 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Phoenix Scanner - or is something else better?
Then I would suggest a "larger" goldberg tiger 60 or a "faster" great planes super sportster 40. Have fun with your 3rd plane whatever you choose. big dan
Posted on: 2/19/2011 10:51 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: ARF what about pilots???
[quote]ORIGINAL: ram3500-RCU I Think a stupid looking pilot detracts more than it adds to the appearance. Just my 2c [/quote] Are you saying I look stupid? [:o]
Posted on: 2/19/2011 4:22 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Scanner - or is something else better?
[quote]ORIGINAL: bluffpolls My main criteria are... 1 - Looks like a plane but not a 100% scale or war bird needed... (Scanner a bit ugly?) 2 - Reasonable price 3 - Flies well but not 3D or anything like that 4 - .46 size Any ideas? [/quote] Sounds to me like you're ready for a Phoenix Extra 300s. All controls come pre-hinged right out of the box. Looks nicer in person than it does in the pic. However, they have it listed as scale. I really like mine. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGPL7&P=0 big dan
Posted on: 2/19/2011 3:55 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Manual fuel pump problem
Yeah, I can imagine! That's why they also make the one below for gasoline only. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXB889&P=7 big dan
Posted on: 2/19/2011 3:13 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Manual fuel pump problem
Well, if you can't get it working you can always order a good hand pump like I have below. Mine has pumped 100 gallons of fuel in the last 7 years and still working like new. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXB887&P=7 big dan
Posted on: 2/18/2011 9:37 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: futaba radio probs
What conquest radio do you have? 4 channel? 6 channel?
Posted on: 2/15/2011 8:17 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: futaba radio probs
If it's the 4 NBF you may find one here. Scroll about 2/3 of the way down... http://www.onlybatterypacks.com/items.asp?db=47 big dan
Posted on: 2/15/2011 7:16 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
I think this one is...[:)] big dan
Posted on: 2/15/2011 7:03 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Best and Worst Nitro Engine Powered RC Airplanes for Beginners in the Market
[quote]ORIGINAL: hairy46 Is that a 10-7 prop I see and what servo's you running in your trainer? Who makes the trainer and was it a ARF or kit? One more question do you fly off pavement or grass? [/quote] It doesn't have a prop. It has a turbine along with futaba S3004 servos. It's an "ARF" made by Continental Airlines I picked up at their boneyard and I also fly it off the grass at the local school yard! [:)] Those are my instructors you see in the pic. RCKen on the tail, MinnFlyer walking up to it, and the one and only CGRetired on his new RC Motorcycle! If you look close enough his cycle is powered with an O.S. 40 LA Blue 2 stroke mounted on the rear. [:D] Thanks for inquiring. big dan
Posted on: 2/15/2011 2:37 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Best and Worst Nitro Engine Powered RC Airplanes for Beginners in the Market
Here's a pic of me hauling my "Giant Scale" trainer to the flying field. big dan
Posted on: 2/15/2011 12:09 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: More Radio Advise
It does if you're Amish! [:)] big dan
Posted on: 2/15/2011 11:37 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: More Radio Advise
If you feel you need a 6 channel computer radio here's the one I'd get if I were you! http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRXF3**&P=0 You don't need to have a 2.4 to fly. The 72 mhz will work just fine and dandy! Here's a pic of mine but I haven't hooked it up to my planes yet. They are still on the futaba 4yf radios that work fine and dandy also! The 6EXP computer radio I have is Really Nice and easy to program! big dan
Posted on: 2/15/2011 10:21 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Tiger 60 build issue
This thread started 2 1/2 years ago. You'd think the OP finally got it figured out by now. [:)] I turned mine into a tail dragger from the git-go and installed my landing gear underneath the fusalage. I have about 400 flights on mine and it's still holding together well. The different engines I've had on it have been an OS 61 FX, an OS 75 AX, an OS 91 FX, a OS FS 91 Surpass 4-stroke, and last of all a Super Tiger G 90. I liked the 91 FX best of all for my style of flying. Sure hope the OP was able to fix the problem he was having after 2 1/2 years. [:)] big dan
Posted on: 2/14/2011 12:18 PM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Best and Worst Nitro Engine Powered RC Airplanes for Beginners in the Market
A beginner in our club had one of those so-called best trainers, the Sig Kadet LT 40 and that plane was all over the place. I can't tell you how many times he had to repair it. Then I let him fly my goldberg tiger 60 and he said my tiger 60 was easier to fly than his Sig LT 40. The goldberg tiger 60 has to be the most graceful plane they ever made! Open it up and it can also be a real crowd pleaser. I give it a ***** rating especially for a beginner with an instructor. big dan
Posted on: 2/14/2011 7:25 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Best and Worst Nitro Engine Powered RC Airplanes for Beginners in the Market
The worst trainers are those smaller ones and the ones that have a flat bottom wing. The wind wants to throw them all over the place and they're harder to see. Those planes normally fly the beginner around rather than the beginner flying the plane around. Now, [b]with an instructor[/b], the best plane for a beginner would be a "low wing" Goldberg Tiger 60. It's larger and easier to see, it goes where you want it to go, it will not tip stall on you, and it will land on a dime! Plus the wind won't throw it all over the place and it looks a lot nicer than some of those small trainers. Once you learn the basics of flying you'll realize a low wing "larger" plane is just as easy to fly as a high wing trainer. big dan
Posted on: 2/14/2011 6:58 AM by Author "bigdanusa" in the forum "Beginners"
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