RE: George Miller F-4 Build - also, welcome George!
Hi George, I will take that advise to heart! I really appreciate it. My opinion on weight is the same as you. My plan is to power it with either 90mm or 120mm EDF units. I thought your main retract setup was really ingenious! Simple and effective. But does make repair a bit more difficult... I plan on the e-flite 120-sized electric retract units. Thank you again! Dave
Posted on: 2/21/2012 10:45 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10969237

RE: George Miller F-4 Build - also, welcome George!
[quote]ORIGINAL: RAPPTOR [:D] IM MAKING MOLDS FOR HIS T-38 NOW [/quote] Oh... sign me up... Question for Mr. Miller, I recently acquired a set of your A-10 plans. Do you have any advise that you could give? I would appreciate it very much... Dave
Posted on: 2/17/2012 8:26 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10964025

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.
Signing on! Had two of 'em! Working on #3. I have had numerous ultimate bipe in numerous sizes ranging from Flat foamies to 50cc. Goldberg Ultimate is by far my favorite ones! I'll take #18 (if available)
Posted on: 9/4/2010 4:13 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9980369

RE: Trex450SEv2 1st HOVER...THROTTLE TWITCHING!?!?!?!
[quote]ORIGINAL: 500 lb. koolaid man I've got a similar problem. My throttle will randomly cut out for about one second, then comes back on. It does this fairly frequently, falls straight to the ground. And I know it's not the low voltage cutoff because I have experienced that and it works well. I also don't believe it's my battery since it does this at random times during flight, including the beginning of 15 minute flights with a balanced lipo. I'm going to try and disable the esc's governor mode this weekend following the finless align esc setup video, and I'm also going to change to his recommended throttle curve. Any other suggestions about my throttle problem are welcome. Thanks. [/quote] Hi, I had this exact problem. I thought was the ESC also. I tried several ESCs. Ranging from cheapo to CC Phx45. It all did the same thing. I finally swapped the cheapo receiver for the JR PCM receiver. All problems went away. (oh, I still fly on 72 Mhz)... It kept me mystified...
Posted on: 3/30/2009 4:02 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8631817

A question that's been bothering me for a while...
Not related but... Why does a set screw also called "Grub Screw"? Where did "Grub" term come from? Just curious... :) thanks!
Posted on: 8/28/2007 2:48 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6298764

RE: Mid-Air at Markham Park
All the mid-air that I have ever witnessed have always have been just TWO (2) airplanes in the air. The remedy to the problem: get at least three (3) airplanes in the air.
Posted on: 6/20/2007 3:24 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6012532

RE: VioJett instructions
I was cleaning my basement and found them. I've scanned it as pdf format. Let me have you e-mail address and I'll sent them to ya! Dave
Posted on: 2/1/2007 12:21 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5354064

RE: KAMDAX fan unit
You may want to consider electric (brushless motor) setup. It will easily outperform the glow-counterpart. http://www.ejf.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_79&products_id=195 http://www.ejf.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67_85&products_id=287 Dave
Posted on: 1/26/2007 3:45 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5327084

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Now I am even more confused... (it doesn't take much... [8|] ) The retract is approximately 1" tall, with hole for 3/16" wire. I wanted a softer gear and went with 5/16" wire. The brass tube used to shim the wire can be seen in the picture. Dave
Posted on: 9/7/2006 12:14 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4721163

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
hapyjac2, I believe that they are the older 300 series. They have been collecting dust in the shop for a long time (at least 7 years). I looked up retracts.com and unable to find exact match. Dave
Posted on: 9/7/2006 11:16 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4720999

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Here is a pic of my retract installation. I am really, really, really slow at building... [:-] Dave
Posted on: 9/7/2006 9:31 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4720699

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Topper, I have a set of low height (1" height) Spring air that has been laying around the workshop for a little while. It fits pretty nice in the wings. My camara battery died last night and unable to post more pictures... Dave
Posted on: 9/1/2006 10:44 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4697013

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Awesome Video! Thank you for sharing :) [image][/image] Dave
Posted on: 9/1/2006 1:39 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4696289

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Mark, Have you been able try other prop/motor setups? I am thinking to build it electric too! I've been working on installing retracts. Will post pics later. Thanks! Dave [quote]ORIGINAL: MarkF I flew mine this weekend . I converted it to electric and got one flight in. First off I used what I had laying around for power. Neu 1521 2y with 12s 1p 3700 evo batteries. This set up is a little to hot because I could only swing a 9 X 6 prop. It tacked out at 26000 on the ground and it felt and sounded really good but it just wouldn't get up and go once it was up in the air. I think you need at least a 10 inch prop at minimum but an 11 would be better. My cg was at 9 1/2 but I think 10 would be better. My batteries need to be all the way back as far as I could get them. I had to dremmel out all the bulkheads so they could slide all the way back to the wing spar rod. I got rid of the front wing rod and drilled it out to 1/4 20 to hold the wings on. I think this was the easiest way to secure the wings. She wieghed in at 9 lbs ready to fly and I felt she handled this weight with ease. Now I just need to get a different motor or less batteries before I can fly again. Mark [/quote]
Posted on: 8/31/2006 8:07 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4695180

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
SJN, Good to know that the mfg corrected the instruction book! Dave
Posted on: 8/25/2006 2:39 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4668736

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
topper5, Congratulations! Thank you for being the First! This is great encouragement for the rest of us. Dave
Posted on: 8/23/2006 7:28 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4660949

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
I am not sure if this is appearant. I think the CG location as indicated (6.9 inches) may assume that the plane is balanced with an empty tank. (My JHH Mirage has tank aft the Aero Center and the instruction indicated to balance plane with a full tank) Based on calculation from http://jef.raskincenter.org/published/balance_point.html , Aerodynamic Center should be 9.74 from L.E. of wing root. Based on graphical solutions, Aerodynamic Center should be 11" from L.E of wing root (assuming 25% chord). Attached is a picture illustrating my graphical solution (aero experts, please make necessary corrections.) Therefore assuming balancing with a full tank, the CG should be between 9.74" and 11". Thanks Dave
Posted on: 8/21/2006 12:38 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4648754

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Hi, I had a short circuit in my brain, went crazy, and bought 2. I'll part with one if you have figure out how to ship the airplane. It should be here about a week... Dave [quote]ORIGINAL: avicom Nice, have fun with it. My friend and I ordered one each and they don't want to ship to Puerto Rico. No matter what service use. I called them and try to convince them but they just say NO. Now Nitroplanes have two unhappy customers here. What a great way to gain customers. [/quote]
Posted on: 8/10/2006 9:23 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4605475

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Wow... looks like a great fit for MW44 conversion... or EDF conversion website: www.nitroplanes.com
Posted on: 8/7/2006 10:12 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4592784

RE: Cen .46 engine
Do you guys have the link or issue number for that test? Thanks! Dave
Posted on: 1/24/2006 1:14 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3816987

RE: Tuned pipe
Try: http://www.jdenterprise.net/ Dave
Posted on: 1/19/2006 10:16 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3795631

RE: Cen .46 engine
Thanks! Has anyone retrofit the cen engine into other vehicles and see significant power improvements? Thank you all in advance! Dave
Posted on: 1/19/2006 9:30 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3795477

Cen .46 engine
Hi, Does any one know that the Cen .46 really puts out 5hp? Thanks! Dave
Posted on: 1/18/2006 4:59 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3792461

RE: Name That Plane Finals
Outlaw! Dave
Posted on: 12/8/2005 10:32 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3631238

RE: Name that plane - Win a Prize
How About: 1) Titan 2) Zeus: won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods. He is lord of the sky, the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he hurls at those who displease him. 3) Helios: Helios, the Sun; the son of Hyperion and Eryphaesa; he sees everything his light touches. (Helios, Sun God, the Sun) Dave
Posted on: 12/2/2005 3:50 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3610921

RE: TAMJETS CARRY JL NEW LINE OF PRODUCTS
[quote]ORIGINAL: EASYTIGER [quote]ORIGINAL: eaticus That's one for Capitalism! I hope Tam keep the price low. I am on the fence tossing quarters in the piggy bank getting ready to be turbinized and would like to get the JL F15. but still gotta juggle the cost of two kids, wife, house, car, and hobby. Ahh, the decisions we have to make in life... [/quote] Just sell ONE of the kids and keep
Posted on: 11/7/2005 12:39 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3529412

RE: TAMJETS CARRY JL NEW LINE OF PRODUCTS
That's one for Capitalism! I hope Tam keep the price low. I am on the fence tossing quarters in the piggy bank getting ready to be turbinized and would like to get the JL F15. but still gotta juggle the cost of two kids, wife, house, car, and hobby. Ahh, the decisions we have to make in life...
Posted on: 11/4/2005 4:42 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3521725

RE: Jet manufacture's are raising Jet prices
ET, I just love your view point (along the same line as my own!!!); Illustrative, creative, and above all; realistic. Dave[;)]
Posted on: 10/18/2005 1:58 PM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3466970

RE: how do you pick a kit / arf?
Gordon, Well put! Here is anther article that you may all find good reading... http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2005/0905/088_print.html Dave
Posted on: 10/11/2005 11:11 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3444541

RE: 15 norvel in a hob .10 p51
hi, I put a Russian .15 Typhoon? in the HOB P51. The engine was designed for CL. It has no throttle. I flies out my hand... Give it a go...
Posted on: 10/10/2003 11:54 AM by Author "eaticus" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1193050