Trying to get a RD6000 to work with a Vanguard VG4R
My main radio is a RD6000 sport (info FCC ID AXYATX032, CAN 35141032246, S/N? 3101011986), my planned slave (buddy-box) is a Vangaurd VG4R (FCC ID AXY ATX023 s/n 20447449) and I've acquired a trainer cord P/N 97100. All that the manual says should work (http://phil01passion.free.fr/RD6000Sport.pdf). Did I misread the manual. I also tried another Airtronics system with no results as well. Someone suggested that the trainer cord might be the wrong version (pin changes in the connector). Another suggestion was there were differnt versions of the RD6000 Sport. Any way of determining if the RD6000 and Vanguard trainer ports are actually working? Or should I simply chuck it all and get a Spektrum buddy-box setup?
Posted on: 7/27/2012 5:19 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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RE: Vintage ducted fan (1975)
[quote]ORIGINAL: RickP Hello All, Sorry to kind of hijack this thread, but it appears to have been idle for a while. I've just started a similar thread: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10872728/tm.htm And there appears to be a lot of expertise here in an obsolete topic. I would be most appreciative if you guys could take a look and add a comment if appropriate, Kind regards, Rick [/quote] Not realy hi-jacking but a valid quesiton, considering you're working with one of Dick Sarpolus's old designs. BTW, Dick designed the Axiflo and RK series of ducted fans. You might want to call them "generation 1", with the Dynamax being "generation 2", and the current generation being the incorporation of brushless motors and lipo batteries of high-capacity and C-rating, plus lighter building techniques. The older/vintage designs can be reworked to make use of modern systems and techniques. However, I agree with the other posters in your thread the problems in the fan units to fully utilize the power of the IC Engines and the limited power of the older engine desings (COX and the ilk) will tend to limit what you can obtain. The thirty years since the original designs has seen significant changes in the background engineering. Doing vintage stuff is a greatg exercise but if you're expecting modern levels of performance, yhou'll be disappointed. One of my curent mini-projects is doing a MIG-25 based on the KOTA design but will utilize foam construction and modern ducting plus using an EDF systems.
Posted on: 1/8/2012 4:15 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Kress Jets HE-162 Salamander
I'm going to have to follow this as well. I got one of the Kress kits years ago (up in the rafters of my basement workshop), and I've got a RCLander EDF-68-1-a (4s 3575 Kv) EDF unit with a Hobby King 60-amp ESC/BEC. Who was the seller on eBay if you remember probably the same one as me. Keep on posting!
Posted on: 1/16/2011 4:49 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Depron Avro Arrow
[quote]ORIGINAL: laurbel Hello I am looking to buy my boyfriend an Avro Arrow for our anniversary, I was wondering how much they cost and delivery, I live in Guelph Ontario. Thanks  Laura [/quote] Sorry about not getting back to you before now, I'll also PM or email you. These designs are mostly custom made and are not too expensive, only in time more than anything else. About $200 will get you a completely new airplane, receiver, servoes, ESC and batteries. The only actual flying model around right now i9s the one from Kondor Models. A web-search will find the manufacturer and you may be able to find a retailer or mail-order house that carries the kit. An alternate that would be greatly appreciated is the CWH (Canadian Warplane Heritage) diecast model. It's now out-of-production (limited series) but you can find them around at the various collectibles/die-cast hobby shops, or the CWH in Hamilton to the Aerosapce Museum at Downsview in Toronto. Cost is somewhere around $100-125 depending uon who's selling it. Size is 1/72nd in size (about an 8-inch wingspan), but the details are impeccible.
Posted on: 9/28/2010 3:26 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Garage workshop
Do have a question, suggestion, whatever. How big is the garage and how much space do you actually need? If you say, everything, then my suggestion dies. What I'm thinking is that you could build a room within the garage and run the HVAC on that alone. You'd probably have to put in an insulated subfloor (membrane, 1/2-inch foam, subfloor and lino on top) and may have to insulate walls and ceiling with appropriate levels of sheet foam and new drywall as required. Saves on having to close off all the leaks in the garage, minimizes what you'll be paying to heat or cool the whole garage, reduces noise for everyone else, and you don't have to worry about who left the garage door open. Downsides would be that you may need a building permit (check with the building permit people to see what you have to do or don't need a permit for part of their job is making sure that your ideas will fly before you start building), reduced size in the garage can't spread by osmosis, more complicated space/parking considerations, something for the drivers to aim for when putting things away in the garage. Thnking about the building permits people, even if you're converting the whole garage, they may know who has done similar conversions and might be able to show you what they'd done (subject to privacy limitations). Asking around the neighbourhood may yield some answers. This is a long-term project so no need to absolutely rush into it immediately on arrival. Take over the basement first and then expand into the garage.
Posted on: 6/28/2010 3:45 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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Escapade second flight my fault!
Yes, mea culpa! I'd just mentioned to the instructor standing beside me (I'm rusty enough to need an instructor standing by to get me out of most situations) that the plane was hanging out there a bit much, and was setting up for procedure turns from downwind to upwind preperatory to doing a landing approach. Applied too much right aileron and then applied more trying to correct it. Death spiral ensued. Thank goodness for all the recent rain in the GTA! Here's the thread in the local club forums.... http://www.emfso.org/discussions/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2406
Posted on: 6/28/2010 11:20 AM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Foam Strikemaster
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jim_Purcha My Midwest Strikemaster kit arrived today from Tower Hobbies. Only 33 years late. <img alt='''' src=''http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/biggrin.gif'' /> It originaly sold for $34.60. US. I paid that much to ship it to Canada. [/quote] JIm, I think that there's a story behind your tale. Care to expand on it? Alternately, have you found a supply of the kits? Keep us posted on your adventures building it, or if you decide to sell it.
Posted on: 5/18/2010 4:07 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Graeme Mears F-86
Just a quick update. Graeme Mears was just awarded his membershipo in the MAC Hall of Fame, and he talked about his CF-86. Best way of documenting the model is to get over the the museum and talk to the staff there. If you're persistent but pleasant, you'll probably be given access to photogrpah the airplane (Graeme said that his latest project involved over 3000 pictures) and then to get the relevant paint numbers an dpossibly even chip samples (or be pointed to where you can get them or even paint cans already mixed.) Graeme's basic method of getting perfect scores on documentation is simple: 1) Document the airplane (lots of pictures of the original airplane). 2) Create the 3-view from the pictures as wella s the documentation package. 3) Create your plan from the 3-views or modify the kit as needed to match the 3-views. 4) Build and finish the plane according to the 3-views and pictures. Graeme's F-16s all started from the same kit. HOWEVER (emphasis), he then developed his own set of fittings and tools to create the parts of the kit that didn't perfectly match the documentation. Things like the tanks, missle rails, missles, cockpit, surface details. Graeme did talk about the worst comment that he'd heard about his planes (at Toldeo last year) "oh, you just build the kit and this is what you get." Graeme figures that 10% of his total effort is actually building the kit and fitting it out with the controls and power plant. The other 90% was spent making new parts (often repeatedly until they were absolutely perfect) and completing the airplane. Current project has taken seven months and over 1400 hours of effort. Not just a simple kit build.
Posted on: 4/7/2010 8:59 AM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: BD-10J
[quote]ORIGINAL: Boomerang1 I've got a few pics of the BD-10, I'll post them when I get a bit more time. This is the 3 view I have, looks like a factory GA drawing judging by the drawing details listed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-10 Unfortunately the Wikipedia article reveals the aircraft to be an overpowered, poorly developed deathtrap. Sure is pretty though! - John. [/quote] Thanks Boomerang1! If you've got rear-views, that would certainly help. Have to agree with you on the deathtrap Bede went to the well of inspiration-without-engineering-tests one too many times with this design. Of course, not having the best of business management skills didn't help either. I'll scan the Peregrine plan but think that it's a match for what you have. What brain cells I have left tell me that the drawings match.
Posted on: 2/17/2010 8:48 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Vintage ducted fan (1975)
I'm going to see if there's any real interest in bringing this thread back to life. Two possible slants: 1) reworking old plans and kits to take compatible EDF units. (I've got a Verson FD-2 original kit built as wellas the plans) 2) re-engineering the old large fan units and kits to EDF.
Posted on: 2/16/2010 3:50 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: BD-10J
Looks as if I'm going to have to scratch-build a version for the 69-mm EDF unit that I have lying around. Is there a good 3-view that shows the bulkheads or similar cross-sections, especially the tail-end view? I've got a set of the "Peregrine" version 3-view and that gives me my starting point, but not enough details exist so that I can design a proper set of plans. Only alternative would be to get the Tacker plans and work his bulheads into my design. BTW, the WREN-powered version does look good, but I burn electrons rather than kero.....
Posted on: 2/16/2010 3:24 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Anyone Ever Model the BD-10?
The "blue Angels" colour scheme BD-10 wound up being part of the Toronto Aerospace Museum's collection for a while (why oh why didn't I take a lot of pictures of it then.....) before being sold into a private collection somewhere between Toronto and Ottawa. Jim Bede's problems with the design and his business methods are part of the pbulic record a classic case of not doing the basic enginering and being pessimistic about your results and inputs, and not testing to verify your calculations. I've got a set of basic 3-views of the "Peregrine" but have never found enough photgraphy of the ass-end of things so that I could figure out how to build an EDF version. The thread mentioned eariler here has the FM article and a good image of the plans. Enough for me to figure out how to create the design. Anyone else worked on a 70mm EDF version?
Posted on: 12/16/2009 1:46 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: BD-10J
Anyone looked at doing an EDF version of the BD-10J?
Posted on: 12/16/2009 1:37 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New beginner model for MAAC
It's not that municipalities and school boards and rec associations are against model aviation. The problem comes down to insurance and getting sued. Generaly, it's quite the opposite any well-prepared approach generally will get permission to use the facilities. HOWEVER, on thing that they are sticky about is that in order to get access to the use of these facilities for anything other than walking around, you need to provide proof if insuarnce coverage. MAAC's own policies WRT to schoolyard/Park/open-space activities have been driven by the same problems which has resulted in the current rules being what they are and not what they were five, ten, twenty or thirty years ago. Essentially, in order to fly under the MAAC insurance umbrella, you have to meet the basic requirements: permission of property owner, flying location registered through a MAAC-chartered/.registered club, and posting of the safety signage. Even simple rubber-powered models have the ability to cause some damage (it has happened, especially in the sue-happy US). All it takes is someone who got fearful (eg, plane flies into face or near them without causing any physical damage), and BAZOOM! lawyers crawling out of the woodwork and dragging you into court. I'm not running down the idea of updating the Delta Dart (a design thirty years old), but commenting on your flying them in a location that is probably not going to be covered by MAAC insurance. Which means that you are flying at your own risk. Also, you probably do not have a permit to do so from the people who actually own the property. I've got four large parks near to me and all have similar signs posted: none say "no planes" but the list of what's not allowed is quite long. The soccer fields also include "no baseball playing."
Posted on: 7/27/2009 4:30 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8968291

RE: GP Super Sportster EP Brushless Recommendations?
Time for an update. Any one tried any of the Hobby King brushless motors (Thurnigy) and what were the results?
Posted on: 6/16/2009 8:13 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8857633

RE: SAPAC Saab JAS-39 Are finally In
I got one of the ARF kits for Christmas and am trying to fiugre out the instruction manual versus the parts. It really looks as though the instructions were written with a real lots-of-parts kit in mind and don't match the AR version at all. I also noticed that Happyjac's pictures at the start of the thread show the ARF with the left and right halves not joined (mione seems to be as there are no bands holding everything in place (as shown in his initial pictures.) On examining the kit, I found at least two servo wires dangling (rudder wire is has a loop and the extension connector completely outside) and one loop on the inside of the exhaust ductwork. Is there a thread or on-line manual that covers the construction? Or is this a return trip to the hobby shop and request another one?
Posted on: 12/26/2008 8:50 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8285579

RE: Auctioning off the Radio Spectrum.
Hate to burst everyone's bubble, but the frequency allocation given to RC models is SECONDARY. We are not the primary and exclusive users of the frequencies. In fact, we're sitting between licensed frequencies. Essesntailly, if there is interference between RCers and a license user (eg, power cranes in factories), one guess as to who has to move off of those frequencies? It's the guys sitting in front of their keyboards. Read the MAAC website Frequency committee documents and you'll see what I mean.
Posted on: 10/24/2008 1:49 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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Upcoming swap meets in Ontario?
I know that we just had London, but I haven't heard of any other swapmeets being announced. Have you? Thanks!
Posted on: 10/15/2008 9:13 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8052750

RE: Electric Lanc Build
Chris, please keep us informed of your progress. I'm in the middle of deciding what I want to build but am leaning towards a Lancastrian (CF-CNA) so I won't have to worry too much about turrets, and the nose/tail setup. I'd appreciate some comments on your motor setup so I can decide what I'm going to build. Right now, I've been looking at Ivan Pettigrew's version which is 103 inches (1/12 scale) which uses 21-turn speed 400 car motors with gearing. Other planes from his stable have been using the GWS 400 E and F, which is what I'm currently leaning towards. Keep up the great work!
Posted on: 8/28/2008 1:42 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Removing Vertical Stabilizer for Repair(glued in)
Repairing or replacing the fin is a matter of looking at everything carefully, and doing any measurements needed (eg, incidence, etc.) Not knowing the airplane, I'm not sure if you're going to have to dig into or replace the stab as well. Work slowly, be patient, and measure three times before you glue it back. Remember the old Mennonite phrase: the hurrieder I go, the behinder I get.....
Posted on: 5/16/2008 3:32 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Winter in Canada
[quote]ORIGINAL: bbbair The temperature has fallen and the snow has too... So what is one to do? [;)] [/quote] BBBAIR, now that spring has struck. How''s the float flying down Belleville ways? (Tongue firmly pushing out left cheek)
Posted on: 4/15/2008 3:03 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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RE: Resolving close fields interference issues
[quote]ORIGINAL: DSLarkin Our club finds itself in the position of trying to resolve the problem of a group which has moved onto land very close to our field. Less than 2 km away. [/quote] Dave, did you get your problem with the4 rogue flyers solved? FYI, check out the MAAC website for the insurance FAQ that might be of help when talking with the land-owner if the problem is still unresolved.
Posted on: 4/3/2008 9:58 AM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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RE: Is oujr Provincial Government helping R/C!!!!
Any status on the October 2 meeting? Yes, I realize that the government body will probably want to hold more meetings, but what was the torunout like and the basic reactions of everyone involved?
Posted on: 10/2/2007 10:54 AM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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RE: New to MAAC
HH, consider doing what a lot of your fellow modellers do -- join more than one club. I'll admit that it may make your learning to fly a bit longer to accomplish unless you find instructors at both clubs with similar styles (how and what they teach) so you're not in a constant process of unlearning soemthign you just learned at the other club. The MAAC Wings Program is available on the MAAC website and you should print off a copy of it and the logbook (if its there) so you can track and monitor your own progress.
Posted on: 6/4/2007 4:43 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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RE: Is oujr Provincial Government helping R/C!!!!
Here's the link to the RC Canada thread... http://www.rccanada.ca/bb/viewtopic.php?t=32816
Posted on: 4/27/2007 4:10 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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RE: Need info to get a club going
Congratulations on trying to get another club off and going! Since you've already gone to the MAAC ebsite, my recommendation is to get in touch with your Zone Director Walter Chikmoroff http://www.maac.ca/zones/maac_zone.php?zn=1 You can then bring the resources of MAAC to your assistance and use the knowledge gained by other clubs. Also, if you have to go to local council meetings and make presentations, having the ZD along will add extra support to your cause.
Posted on: 4/21/2007 8:31 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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RE: 60'' wingspan conversion
http://www.passionemodellismo.it/product_info.php?products_id=66&osCsid=2539fd603c56b854dc2be13d472d9cbf 6.5 - 7.5CC motor (looks to be .40-45) The motor that I'm using is the AXI 2826 series -- the /10 is about a .40 equivalent while the /12 is closer to a .45 in power. Castle Creations Phoenix 45 ESC with a Polyquest 4s 3300mah li-poly pack and a seperate RX battery. Check for similar conversions around here and on the RCGroups website as well as the newsgroups.
Posted on: 1/26/2007 2:22 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
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RE: Recommend No.2 PARK flyers concern
I did some checking around on the municipal by-laws for my area (north of TO). Most ban any form of radio-control in town parks. Newmarket is specifically phrased "no control-line or radio-control airplanes", Concord/Vaughn seems to be the same way (search "Dufferin Reservoir" on RC Canada), and Aurora has nothing specific on the books but requires permits (and proof of insurance) for any use of their parks besides using the playground and walking your dog or yourself. It really does come down to insurance and covering the risks. MAAC is trying its best to educate its members on how to handle the situation and to be proactive. Towns and cities are making sure that they don't get sued because someone injures someone else with an airplane in one of their parks. We are always going to have people who don't give a darn or are ignorant (without knowledge, not uncouth).
Posted on: 11/17/2006 3:25 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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Wanted: plans/instructions for Bud Nosen 105" Aeronca Champ
I was working the MAAC booth at the 2006 Hobby Show in Toronto when I got into a conversation with Gord Simpson. He's looking for plans and instructions to a kit that he'd been given but is not on the Internet. I offered to post the query for him on the "Big Three" forums. If you have a set of the plans and instructions and either want to part with them or get them copied, send me a PM and I'll put you in contact with Gord. Thanks in advance!
Posted on: 11/4/2006 8:21 AM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Insurance Question
Just got a bit more information passed my way from Richard Barlow. He pointed me at the three key documents that should be read: http://www.maac.ca/docs/2006/2006_english_insurance_summary.pdf and http://www.maac.ca/docs/maac_safety_code_e.pdf and the membership application. The total deductable is $5,000 (THOUSAND) with the member paying $500 (HUNDRED), the rest by MAAC. There is no member-to-member coverage for aircraft. There is coverage if you are hit by an errant model, as would be any other member of the public. Key item is that you ahve to be following the MAC Safety Code, regardless of where you are flying. Membership applicaiton has you sign on this when you apply (have you ever read the form or jsut signed it?) Hopefully, this wil answer your questions.
Posted on: 10/19/2006 11:15 PM by Author "byrocat" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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