RE: Aero Works Yak 54 90-120 size versus Seagull Yak 54
Hi, How did that Aero Works Yak with the g20 work out for you...I was wanting the Yak but wanted a gas engine. I was concerned about the weight and cowl fit with the G20. How did it perform...
Posted on: 6/21/2009 4:58 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Steering Lines
Hi Jim Thanks for the info...I'll try and make some of the events you mentioned. I'm using an Ultra Stick 120, recovered in Golden Knight colors to haul my Golden Knights Jumper. Had 4 more jumps today. Am learning more with every jump. Thanks Gene
Posted on: 12/30/2008 8:49 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Steering Lines
I'm using the Ultimate jumper from RC Skydiving...how is it differnt from Robbie? Is Robbie steerable, how much does he weigh. Do you sew your own chutes. I made my 3rd jump today...it's a learning process. Gene
Posted on: 12/29/2008 10:06 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Steering Lines
Where can you get info on Robbie Charlys and other jumpers?
Posted on: 12/28/2008 10:33 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Official RCSkydiving questions & help
Hi Dave Gene here, I repaired the steering line with no problems and had 2 successful jumps today. I have have another question for you...do you sew regular parachutes and if so what sizes do you have.
Posted on: 12/28/2008 10:16 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Official RCSkydiving questions & help
Hi My new Golden Knight Diver has 3 loose lines which go to the right Riser line. What's the best method to reattach them.
Posted on: 12/27/2008 10:02 AM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Hi, you seem to be a Saito expert...can you tell me on which side of the spray bar does the o ring go? Also does it matter how the hole in the spray bar is oriented? Thanks Gene
Posted on: 12/31/2007 8:24 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Does anyone know if there is a Saito rep? I am replacing a spray bar in a Saito 100 and am not sure where the small o ring goes...also does it matter how the hole is positioned ?? Also is there a diagram anywhere on line that may show an expanded drawing of the engine? Thanks Gene
Posted on: 12/31/2007 7:04 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: R/C Skydiver Rally in Muncie
Hi, I'm new to RC about (10 months) and am now flying a Funtana 100 with ys 120...I have always been interested in RC parachuting and I have fabricated my own parachute and drop system but it was rather shoddy and of course not steerable. I'm looking for information on plane types and where to acquire these Divers that I see in your photos. No one in my club has any experience so I'm kind of in the dark here. Any info on the drop system and other parts and pieces would be appreciated. Gene
Posted on: 10/25/2007 3:52 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Hi Garthwood I agree with you...if everytime a Saito engine is returned to Horizon for warranty repairs and they charge 40.00 for bearings that are not needed they are covering their expenses for other repairs that they should be paying for. In your case they repaired your cylinder but you paid for it when they charged you for bearings that were not really rusty. I would hate to think that Horizon would run a scam like that and I will give them the benefit of the doubt for now. If Saito 100's do have a history of defective bearings they need to own up to it and not try to shift the blame on the customer.
Posted on: 10/23/2007 3:34 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Thats correct, some things in life are not fair, such as cancer, a car wreck thats not your fault ,well you get the picture...but when you pay for a service or a product, you expect a specific result or product (in this case an engine) that is guaranteed to deliver a certain level of performance. If an engine is operated in accordance with the manufacturers instructions (fuel type, prop size, etc) you have an expectation that the engine will operate for greater than 4 months and if it dosen't than the manufacturer or their representative should stand behind the product. Again this is not about the $40.00 Horizon estimates it will charge to repair the engine, it's the principle of the matter...and whether it's fair or not has nothing to do with this matter.
Posted on: 10/23/2007 11:29 AM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Thanks for the web site...I guess in the long run it would have been cheaper to just buy the bearings, but I thought saito would stand behind their product.
Posted on: 10/22/2007 7:20 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
After reading all the glowing reports on Saitos I feel like the odd man out...I purchased a Saito 100 in early Jul 07 to go with my Funtana x 100. Last saturday while in flight it (the engine) suddenly began making a scraping noise and lost power. I didn't feel too bad because I knew I had a 3 year warranty...until I called Horizon today and I was informed that if the problem was a bearing it was not covered under the warranty. I checked the manual after I got off the phone and it says "rusty bearings" are not covered. The engine is less than 4 months old, has had about 2 Gal of cool power 15% synthetic thru it and was always stored in the house. I'll reserve comment until I hear back from Horizon but if my conversation with Matt was any indication I'll bet my problem is going to be rusty bearings.
Posted on: 10/22/2007 6:24 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: MRC 969
Thanks, how do get in touch with Tim?
Posted on: 10/19/2007 5:16 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "MRC Charger Product Support (i.e. Super Brain, etc)"
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MRC 969
I noticed my mrc 969 has begun to make a noise when the fan starts...does anyone know if this is the beginning of the end. Also I'm debating getting a 977 but I'm wondering if it also will not retain data at the end of a charge or discharge cycle.
Posted on: 10/18/2007 7:50 PM by Author "echomike1947" in the forum "MRC Charger Product Support (i.e. Super Brain, etc)"
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