RE: Fallen Wingman Tribute
Excellent tribute!!!
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:13 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Winter Project II: New Ride for the Rabbit:GWM Flash
Looking good Frank!
Posted on: 10/29/2009 11:06 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: CARF Flash, best sports jet ever?
What's up Goose? You will love the Flash. It flies well at any speed. My CG is somewhere in the middle of the range... I think. One of these days I'll check it again when I get it on the bench. The flying days are numbered this time of year so I can take it out of the van where it's always waiting for a good flying day. The full flap slows it down quick and the crow keeps it rock steady. If I come in a little hot or a little high, there's no worry and no float. Just cut the throttle and it drops in and goes to a crawl in the flare.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 10:52 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: CARF Flash, best sports jet ever?
I use a ton of flap and about 3/8" of crow. I like it a lot! Here is a short clip of a landing starting at about the 2:00 min. mark. Most of the flight was at little more than half throttle so my main tank was still more than half full after a 5 min. flight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh1Jbh6uX6k&feature=related
Posted on: 10/29/2009 7:28 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Ohio jet bubbas?
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCISFUN Get a hold of ''Jetpilot24'' (Joe Lewis) he is the president of two clubs in Niles OH, not too far from Akron The one club is on an abandoned airport, I flew there last week, very nice facility[;)] Actually Joe roped me into joining his club[X(] [/quote] Gee guys, thanks for telling me. I'm a member too, you know? [sm=redface.gif] Sounds like a jet rally in Nov.?
Posted on: 10/28/2009 8:57 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Turbine Kits
Joe, you were thinking of Malta, Ohio, right?[:D]
Posted on: 10/26/2009 10:34 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jet Central Problems ... warantee???
Well guys, I own a JetCat and a Jet Central. The one that has given me the least trouble is the ...... Wren! (except for that bad solenoid)[sm=disappointed.gif]
Posted on: 10/20/2009 12:05 AM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Eric Clapp & Jet Central Service
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gordon Mc Just a thought regarding the seemingly contradictory facts that there certainly does seem to be FOD, and the claim that a FOD screen was used. I see the following possibilities: [ul] [*] The pic of the damage is from a different turbine, not Kat's. [*] No FOD screen was used ; any claim that one WAS used is an attempt to get a warranty repair for something that is user-error. [*] Something got past the FOD screen - the screen is badly fitting, or it has a hole. [*] The FOD screen itself is the source of the FOD. I have seen this happen a few times, where parts of the FOD screen break off and enter the turbine. I've seen this both with 'quality' FOD screens and with home-made ones. Unless the FOD screen is supplied by the turbine manufacturer, that's not an issue that the turbine manufacturer is responsible for IMO. (I haven't read all the history of this issue, so don't know what source of FOD screen was used.) [/ul] Gordon [/quote] There is another possibility and that is that a piece of the blade came off and caused the damage. The question is where is the piece that broke off? I had a piece of blade come off and end up laying inside the FOD screen and never did go back through the engine (probably because it was at idle).
Posted on: 10/17/2009 11:11 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Ride for my Rabbit (Flash It is!) the rebuild is on
Hey Rich, the Rabbit sounds good in the Flash! It looks like a good combo.
Posted on: 10/15/2009 7:27 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Ride for my Rabbit (Flash It is!) the rebuild is on
Way to go Rich. I wish I could have seen the maiden. The pitch up may have been caused by the crow but most of mine gets canceled out by the flap and gear. Is your full flap still half of my full flap?[;)]
Posted on: 10/12/2009 6:11 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fall 2009 Edition of the OC-Turbo Fest Jet Fun Fly
Sweet vids Jim. A good time as usual at Oc-Turbofest.
Posted on: 10/11/2009 11:02 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2-cycle oil vs turbine oil
[quote]ORIGINAL: KC36330 [quote]ORIGINAL: morro .........I have had no ill effects from turbine oil or fuel. my question is, is there hard data to prove that people have got sick or grown several limbs from the use of this product..........[/quote] I've spent the majority of my life working as an avionics tech on commercial jets, fighter jets and attack helicopters and I'd hate to guess the number of hours i have spent wallowing in mil-spec 23699 turbine oil repairing wires, installing harnesses, hooking up test equipment, doing MOCs, etc... etc... etc....and knock on wood so far I've seen no consequences from it.........ask me again in 40 more yrs. on the other hand, i wish i had wore hearing protection allot more often...... [/quote] Ahh, so that explains it [sm=bananahead.gif]
Posted on: 10/10/2009 11:41 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
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RE: F-18 @ Markham Park
Is there a full scale Super Hornet in BA colors?
Posted on: 10/8/2009 11:29 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Man, that's a lot of T-shirts! I like this one too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx-uZZVc0dE
Posted on: 10/8/2009 10:57 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JetJoe OWNERS thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: fw190pilot Xairflyer It appears from the photo that your NGV is cracked on the chamber side at the 10 o'clock position. Judging from the heat bluing on the outer rim of the NGV the chamber wasn't sealing well to the NGV. [/quote] The blueing is probably from the hot spot caused by the bad needles... Can't tell if that's a crack or not though.
Posted on: 10/8/2009 10:34 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fall 2009 Edition of the OC-Turbo Fest Jet Fun Fly
As long as it's not raining I'll be there.
Posted on: 10/8/2009 5:32 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9157123

RE: Ride for my Rabbit (Flash It is!) the rebuild is on
[quote]ORIGINAL: highhorse You will notice that FrankenFlash has is in the all-new and improved ''CheckerBird'' scheme, which will soon be all the rage. But remember, you saw it here first.[:D] Good work, Rich. [/quote] Correction, that is the "ThunderBoard" scheme.
Posted on: 10/7/2009 6:46 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: CARF Flash, best sports jet ever?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Doug Cronkhite I just can't get past the banana shaped fuselage.. [/quote] I think it's sexy [sm=red_smile.gif]
Posted on: 10/4/2009 10:54 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What were your first jets?
Byron F-86D Rossi 81 ~'84 or '85 I still have an old Regal Eagle that I may try to stuff with a P-60.
Posted on: 10/3/2009 3:44 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9143883

RE: Airline restrictors (for retracts)
If you put them next to the retract valve as Bob-O said, you only need two and not six.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 7:03 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9136791

RE: CARF Flash, best sports jet ever?
[quote]ORIGINAL: tassos p Issue 1 > So there is an issue Issue 2 > This issue is not a matter of size but wrong tank design. It is completely wrong design > http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4535119/mpage_22/key_/tm.htm Issue 3 > Flashes need speed otherwise in hands of amatuers they easily [b]stall[/b]. Of course if you have some experience in jets then there is no problem. But its not a begginer's jet. It's a jet for advanced pilots Other than that its a great jet Tassos [/quote] Most beginner jet pilots ARE experienced pilots. If you are a rank beginner in RC then of course the Flash is not a good first jet.
Posted on: 9/29/2009 8:57 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: OK JETJOE AGAIN BUT A GREAT THING
[quote]ORIGINAL: dw_crash Curtis, I hate to say it......But this is the first time you have presented a logical well thought out agruement. It wasn't just a rant. Well done. And, from some of the people I have talked to....your right.....Wren and others all started as part of the GTBA, then went their own ways. And, I am told, WREN and others, were not 'perfect' at the beginning. Users, distributors, and others provided feedback to improve the product. So, is it truly theirs alone? I really can't say. I am an engineer not a lawyer. But, in my field, it is call normal practice of the art. Using the learning and advise of others to make things better and cheaper. That 'Art' knowledge is normally considered 'public domain'. Again, my understanding is that you have to file patents and commercial design registrations to calim ownership. THEN, DEFEND THEM IN COURT. A tough and long task. Dave [/quote] And that quote is about 3 1/2 years old [;)]
Posted on: 9/28/2009 5:29 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9130809

RE: CARF Flash, best sports jet ever?
The sun just came out!![8D] So, I'm off to fly the Flash[:D]
Posted on: 9/27/2009 2:51 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9127611

RE: CARF Flash, best sports jet ever?
[quote]ORIGINAL: KC36330 my JR scheme shows up beautifully in blue skies but when the sky is filled with millions of those little clouds like hurricanes blow into this part of the world it'll go stealth in a heartbeat. to solve that i put aluminum tape on the leading edge and it made all the difference in the world. [img]http://image2-1.rcuniverse.com/e1/forum/upfiles/250335/Pn36961.jpg[/img] [/quote] How's the vis on a solid gray cloudy day, like today? [sm=angry.gif]
Posted on: 9/27/2009 2:07 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Worlds Best RC Jet Pilot
I think this guy is the best...
Posted on: 9/26/2009 10:19 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9126377

RE: Should I use ailerons on SM F-16?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SinCityJets Craig, Washout would need to bring the ailerons UP during landing (like crow). Moving them down has the opposite effect of washout. Chad [/quote] On the F-16 the ailerons/flaps are more inboard than normal ailerons so you get the washout effect with down ailerons, just like flaps.
Posted on: 9/24/2009 4:54 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9121019

RE: Wren or Jet Cat? Cant decide..
For the difference in price (weak British pound right now) I would go with the Wren. You get the same, if not better, quality at a lower price. The ECU doesn't have all the bells and whistles like the JetCat, but it does what it's supposed to do and Wrens just run... and run... I have a JetCat and a Wren so I'm a fan of both but right now the bang for the buck in this size seems to be with Wren.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 8:48 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fall 2009 Edition of the OC-Turbo Fest Jet Fun Fly
3.5 to 4 miles...
Posted on: 9/21/2009 10:37 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fall 2009 Edition of the OC-Turbo Fest Jet Fun Fly
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCISFUN Holy Smokes Joe...I think you will need to strap on one of your Turbines to fly that one at Titusville[:D] What do you think Mark[X(] [/quote] I think he smeared vasoline on the camera lens [:)]
Posted on: 9/21/2009 6:29 PM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fall 2009 Edition of the OC-Turbo Fest Jet Fun Fly
Last rally of the year... should be a good one. I expect to see your "new" flash there [8D]
Posted on: 9/21/2009 12:24 AM by Author "causeitflies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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