RE: Sukhoi Su-26M BNF by ParkZone
David E posted yesterday on rcgroups that they were shipping out next week, that they passed their QA testing! seems there are about to be a WHOLE bunch of Sukhois out there! chief
Posted on: 7/8/2009 3:10 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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RE: pz t28 trojan vibration
I would also double-check the motor mount again very carefully...It is very easy to miss a small crack.... chief
Posted on: 5/12/2009 3:05 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: parkzone vapor ?
According to a post I just saw on rc groups (from a Horizon person), Vapors are supposed to be shipping out from Horizon today... chief
Posted on: 6/26/2008 10:18 AM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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RE: Parkzone T-28 Trojan vs F4U Corsair
! chief
Posted on: 6/24/2008 3:02 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Top 5 Electric Warbirds?? Lets rank them
Another vote for T-28!....but, I really like my PKZ Spitfire as well, I just don't fly it nearly as often as the T-28. chief
Posted on: 6/2/2008 1:30 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
Cowboy, Any chance the throttle was left on with the airplane stuck, causing damage to the ESC or motor? Are you stating that with no prop installed, throttle acts completely normal? Could there be something binding? chief
Posted on: 5/28/2008 5:19 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Parkzone Centurion
They fly really well, and are a lot of fun! Looks like their cousin, the Citabria's are supposed to be on the market in the next few weeks as well... chief
Posted on: 1/23/2008 4:21 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Micro Cessna 210 RTF Electric
Akron, How old is the CA? Is it yellowing, or known to be old? chief
Posted on: 8/9/2007 4:22 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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RE: What's The Best Li-Po Pack For Parkzone Warbirds?
One thing that make the PKZ LiPO attractive is the fact that it already comes with an EFL EC3 connector installed, and PKZ offers an adapter from EC3 to the PKZ connector (PKZ1054 according to the horizon web site). Therefore, if you don't want to have to solder, you can easily use this pack and adapter to work with the ESC of the warbirds. chief
Posted on: 4/3/2007 3:10 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Parkzone J-3 Cub?
I agree with Leo, althought the J-3 is a fine intermediate airplane, the Super Cub is the right airplane for you. Trust me, you will love it! Chief
Posted on: 1/12/2007 2:50 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Parkzone Supermarine Spitfire Mk11B
I just saw a video of the Spit on the Helger web site. I believe they are the dist for ParkZone in the UK... Looks pretty cool! http://www.helgerflight.com/e3parkzone/e3plafs.html chief
Posted on: 1/5/2007 3:06 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: parkzone fw 190 lipo battery
papadave, Yes, you can use the 2200mAh 3S PKZ LiPO. It will simply give you just a tad more flight time than a 2100mAh pack (100mAh more capacity).. chief
Posted on: 12/13/2006 11:46 AM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Official Aerobird Swift Thread
Typically, ailerons and beginners are not a good combination. I would suggest you start with 3 channel (rudder, elevator, throttle controls). Have you thought about the HobbyZone Super Cub? I love mine! chief
Posted on: 12/8/2006 4:16 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Stryker v Spitfire
Do you have aileron experience? The Stryker B is much more durable, and much easier to repair. If the Spit is like the other PKZ warbirds, it will look real nice and be very scale, but they are not meant for crashes and can be much more difficult to repair than the Strykers which can be repaired with any CA... chief
Posted on: 11/24/2006 11:59 AM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: New to R/C Flying - Looking for first plane
FlyinLo, I think you made a good choice. You will love the Super Cub. Just make sure you fly your first flights with no wind and lots of room. Keep us updated! chief
Posted on: 10/4/2006 5:39 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
like a dream! chief
Posted on: 8/22/2006 4:40 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
Tcarp, You are correct, they must be referring to charging the optional 8 cell with the included DC peak charger (which only charges 4-7 cells)... There is an AC charger that is included that will charge both 7 and 8 cell packs.... chief
Posted on: 8/11/2006 2:42 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Redhawk
my guess is the hard impact turned the servos (or whatever gives movement to the control surfaces). This would cause the reaction that you are getting...lift up the canopy and see what is occuring as you give the TX input. I would bet that the board has moved or the servos have... chief
Posted on: 8/8/2006 3:13 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
Bowbender, I believe you have it backwards. The HB Super Cub have the 5 wire servos, and the Typhoon includes the more traditional hobby 3 wire servos...Is that what you meant? chief
Posted on: 8/7/2006 2:17 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Parkzone Focke Wulf
removing the nose weight will make it much more tail heavy, causing it to be more sensitive to pitch....I would kepp the weight, but look where the elevator is trimmed. It may be that you need to adjust slightly to bring the nose up a tad... chief
Posted on: 5/18/2006 6:00 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: First Flight [Firebird Freedom]
it is hard to do, but make sure you make yourself wait until there is less wind....it is by far the #1 reason for newbies to crash... Have fun, and give your self plenty of room. You will get it, the Freedom is a tuff bird.. chief
Posted on: 5/17/2006 5:29 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: F27/F27B Stryker
Hello, I guess it depends on what the value you see the upgrades of the "B"..... LiPO compatibility better roll rate hinged elevons Certainly the 27 flies good enough for most, but if you are thinking of later making the change to a LiPO, go with the B... chief
Posted on: 4/20/2006 2:32 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Stryker in the Dirt!
I believe that part number is PKZ1221... (fin retainer) I think that is what I ordered... chief
Posted on: 4/10/2006 4:40 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Firebird Freedom looping
If you fly with ACT off, (take it up high enough), it will easily loop! I can even get mine to roll... chief
Posted on: 4/10/2006 4:35 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Bought my FIRST plane
Scrodes, Have fun! Just make sure you give yourself plenty of space and make first flight in winds less than 8 mph... Let us know how it goes, mine flies very well! chief
Posted on: 4/4/2006 3:48 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Mustang or Stryker??
A few flights on the Stryker and you will be thrilled with your choice. You are in for a lot of fun! chief
Posted on: 3/10/2006 10:14 AM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: NEW Hobbyzone Firebird Freedom
Just a reminder, the manual states never to fly over water with the ACT on....the reflection can "confuse" the sensors... chief
Posted on: 3/10/2006 9:55 AM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Use "Sonic Combat Module" as "Lost Model Locator?"
).... chief
Posted on: 3/9/2006 4:50 PM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Use "Sonic Combat Module" as "Lost Model Locator?"
Barry, I have, on occasion, used the SCM to locate a lost plane. My son was flying his Commander when it was dusk and he lost proper perspective of the plane until it went down in a bean field. We knew the appoximate area, but not the exact. He happened to have the SCM on and we simply activated the "gun" every 10-15 seconds until we found it...We may have just been lucky.... chief
Posted on: 3/9/2006 10:57 AM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Mustang or Stryker??
, if you do this, you will have no problems.... chief
Posted on: 3/7/2006 10:51 AM by Author "chief illini" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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