RE: Deployed flaps plane stalled and crashed
I did the same thing with a Wing Mfg P-38 several years ago. Came in for a landing, put the flaps down, plane ballooned, stalled, crashed..... End. Looked at my much more experienced friend that was flying with me and he said, "Didn't check the flaps in the air, did you?" All I could do is laugh because he was right and I knew better. I had a Ki-61 with flaps that I had dialed in really nice. Just forgot to do it on the P-38. Lesson learned. I've had 3 planes since with flaps and I have done the 3 mistake high 'dial in' with them all. Good advice from all above. Tim
Posted on: 5/19/2013 11:19 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11516748

RE: First sheet winger.... PROJECT ACE-HEAVEN
Only one suggestion, Todd - Wait until I get home to maiden it. I gotta see that one go. Tim
Posted on: 7/29/2012 10:36 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11174102

RE: Scalpel Flight Video
Looks like a great flying plane, Tee Bee.
Posted on: 6/6/2012 10:16 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11109642

RE: Cyclon / Fora / Profi .049 Speed Trainer
Yeah, that talking would be me.... Sorry, I'll observe proper camera etiquette next time.[:)]
Posted on: 6/3/2012 7:39 AM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11104662

RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Thanks for posting that video, Todd. Had a lot of fun yesterday. Hopefully my video of your Delta plane came out as good. Tim
Posted on: 6/3/2012 7:34 AM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
All - I was finally able to maiden my Pageboy this evening. I haven't had that much fun in a LONG time. I can't believe how 'spritely' that little plane is. I flew it three times tonight. This was a really cool build and is a lot of fun to fly. I think I'll have to try the Schoolboy next. I have a couple TD .020s lying around.
Posted on: 5/31/2012 7:29 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
This was the first time in 30 years I used dope and tissue. I forgot the pleasant aroma and wonderful light-headed experience - and yes, I had the garage door open when I was doping it. Tim
Posted on: 5/4/2012 8:26 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11068939

RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Thanks, TeeBee. I can't quite remember where I got the inspiration for the colors...... [:D] I guess copying is the most sincere form of flattery. Thanks, Al. The all up weight is 4.8 ounces but that is because I have a square mini 4.8 cell NIMH battery in it. If I got a small lipo and regulator I could drop .6 ounces. I think it will be fast. Glad I built it with rudder AND elevator.
Posted on: 5/4/2012 8:24 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11068935

RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Finally got my Pageboy finished. Now for some good weather to fly it.
Posted on: 5/4/2012 7:52 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11068893

RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Thanks, Tweedy. I think we'll mix some of that up and give it a whirl. Tim
Posted on: 4/25/2012 9:37 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11057093

RE: Flipso, a 1/2a speedster
Oh, my! That doesn't look fast at all...... [X(] Sure looks like fun.
Posted on: 4/24/2012 5:56 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11055419

RE: Silly, Foolish Ideas...
That's really COOL, Japanman! I think a small T-33 would be great for that setup.
Posted on: 4/22/2012 8:18 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11052930

RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Mine's all built and ready to dope. I don't know if the engine has ever been run as I got it from my uncle. Doesn't appear that it has. My question to you all is, what percent nitro and what percent castor would you recommend? I have the cox fuel you buy at the hobby shop but don't know if that is appropriate. I also have a friend who can make glow fuel, to order,for me. What do the sages suggest? Thanks. Hopefully, you'll see the finished plane yet this week. Tim
Posted on: 4/22/2012 7:42 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: My recently completed bonanza/debonaire
That flies great. What's the all up weight? Tim
Posted on: 3/22/2012 7:20 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11011344

RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
so what throws should I have for this plane? It was originally designed for rudder only but I added elevator. Any thoughts? Also, where should he CG end up? Top of the arch in the wing chord? Thanks Tim
Posted on: 3/21/2012 8:03 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11010227

RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Got the wing done last night. Had to work tonight so didn't have a chance to work on it. Will build the fuse tomorrow night. Regarding the finish, I just thought I would use some clear, low shrink butyrate dope. I'd like to thin it but not sure how far I can go with it. I plan on brushing it on. I thought two or three thinned coats would be best with light sanding in between to knock down the bumps. What suggestions does anyone have on the ratio of thinner to dope? ...Or does the TLAR (that looks about right) method work? Thanks Tim
Posted on: 3/19/2012 9:44 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11007830

RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Tee Bee, I ended up doing it just the opposite. I pinned the front of the ribs down over the plan and then put some medium ca on the back, carefully gluing the sheeting down on the back 1/4 inch only. Then I pinned that edge down, pulled the pins from the front, used medium ca on the rest of the rib lengths, and pressed the skin down. Worked well. Thanks
Posted on: 3/18/2012 7:00 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Got all the parts cut out today. May be able to glue up fuse or wing tonight. Question: How do I hold the ribs down while sheeting the wing? There doesn't seem to be enough room to pin down the ribs to the board and there's no spar or anything to glue them to in order to keep them from moving. Thanks Tim
Posted on: 3/18/2012 3:13 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11005830

RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Well, I got the balsa to build this plane today. Probably won't be done before the 21st but we'll see. Tim
Posted on: 3/17/2012 12:03 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11004173

RE: Looking for first twin sugestions/advice
I agree that the TwinStar with 25s would be the best option for a first twin. While not scale, it looks like a 'real' airplane in the air. I had one with LA40s on it. Don't do this. It makes it too heavy and the one negative point about the TwinStar is the 4 ounce tanks. With the LA40s, I got about a 3.5 minute flight. When I switched to a pair of older OS .32Fs that I had, I had longer flight times and less weight. Much better combination. Tim
Posted on: 1/29/2012 6:25 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10934300

RE: Vintage Sig R-C Sport Build Thread
I think a magnum .15 can be found fairly cheap and would sound SO much better than electric. You can use the same fuel you use in your larger glow engines and you don"t have to wait for battery packs to charge up or have to have 4 of them to fly basically continuously at will. Tim
Posted on: 1/16/2012 11:15 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10912855

RE: My COX is STUCK
Well, you have now given blood in sacrifice to the model engine deity. It should be smooth sailing from here. [:)]
Posted on: 8/21/2011 7:11 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10680836

RE: Plane for a pair of OS 40LA's?
I'm sorry, I have to disagree with the previous post. I have tried .40 LAs on a Hobbico Twin Star. They were exceedingly heavy and guzzled fuel. With the small tanks provided in the Twin Star and no room for bigger tanks without major mods, I was only able to get 4 minute flights with it. The plane itself is a great plane but not a good candidate for the .40 LAs in my opinion. I have also built and flown the Wing Mfg P-38 with YS .53s on them. It flew really well with those and I would imagine the .40 LAs would pull it around well, too. Good Luck in whatever you decide to build. tim
Posted on: 8/7/2011 6:26 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10660250

RE: 1/2A Depron Biplane
That looks kind of fun.
Posted on: 7/8/2011 4:16 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10612431

RE: Holly schnickies!!
Yeah, Andrew, I thought the same thing AFTER I posted it. I think I need to chat with Mr. Walker or Mr. Glenlivet, myself. [:)] Oh well, if we can't take jokes...
Posted on: 4/16/2011 12:15 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10466374

RE: Holly schnickies!!
I'm not a hater of Cox, by any means. I grew up flying their engines and still fly them today. I think they made great engines. I just think that a multitude of bad choices over the years in product design and marketing ( I think of the cox drag racer of the late 70s or helicopter of the same vintage with a fuel tank external to the motor made of a plastic that was not fuel proof - the fuel line nipple broke off within a month of running the engine) has led them to alienate the customers that could of and would have continued to support them.
Posted on: 4/16/2011 10:15 AM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Coroflute biplane with Cox Baby Bee
I agree. I can't wait for the second video to find out how he did the fuse. I spent some time over on the SPADWorld site but found it hard to navigate. I think this would be a great project for my nephew (8 yrs old) and I to do. Maybe make two - one control line for him and one RC for me. Tim
Posted on: 4/16/2011 10:07 AM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10466210

RE: Holly schnickies!!
Nothing new for Cox, really. They have been creating or putting their name on cr@p for years. Look at the push button radios they came out with 20 years ago. Pretty much guaranteed to fail for a beginner and yet that is how they marketed them. Some of the planes they made and sold were so heavy out of the box that the 049s they had for power couldn't lift them off the ground. Cox HAS been good at making engines. But their business decisions on other things has been less than stellar. Just my $.02 and worth less than that[:)]
Posted on: 4/15/2011 5:32 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10465110

RE: Coroflute biplane with Cox Baby Bee
This is REALLY COOL. I have plenty of Babe Bees around to use on a plane like this. Can't wait for the next video to come out. TIm
Posted on: 4/6/2011 10:09 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10448197

RE: Looking for RainyDave or: I love the SureShark I built and want another short kit
Thanks, all. Got the info I need. Sure hope to see him on RCU in the future.
Posted on: 2/25/2011 7:49 PM by Author "exocet-RCU" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10364214