RE: Hyde Mounts
If you absolutely cannot get a Hyde or Budd mount...it is worth the trouble to make a similar version. Any airframe will benefit from a soft mount. Ola Fremming has a nice tutorial on his website: http://www.ofremmi.info/HowTo/Hyde-mount/HydeMount.htm Best Regards, Mark
Posted on: 11/20/2009 11:40 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Strato 210 info/help?
Thanks for all the interesting information guys! Dad said that he remembers his Strato being an very good flyer. I was too young to really remember it well and he was having a tough time finding an old picture of it. Interesting that it has a fairly large vertical fin and sub fin. Thanks again, Mark
Posted on: 11/20/2009 7:23 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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RE: Strato 210 info/help?
FS, cool! Do you know who made the kit/design? -mark
Posted on: 11/18/2009 10:49 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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Strato 210 info/help?
Did some searching, came up empty....anyone heard of it or have info? Thanks, Mark
Posted on: 11/18/2009 4:33 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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RE: Canalisers, fins and things, and whirlygigs..
Jeff, my guess would be that its a whirlyfin. Nat Penton's work goes back so many years. His simple solution comes from a simple understanding of center of lift, cg, and rotational airflow. Keeping the center of lift and cg near one another (in all axes) promotes more pure flying in all axes. Small whirlyfingigs located some significant distance away from the cg can help certain issues, but if made large enough to have significant effect in one axis, will likely be a detriment in another. -mark
Posted on: 11/4/2009 7:42 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Engine Mount for YS 140
Hyde mounts - find at central hobbies....the "A" mounts do not require a nose ring..the "ARI" come with an integrated nose ring HCMYS140A YS 140 $119.95 HCMY140ARI YS 140-DZ $189.95 I think there is now a budd mount with a nose ring attachment available too. www.buddengineering.com Good luck, mark
Posted on: 11/1/2009 10:01 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Cajun Nationals Crowley, LA. Oct 24 & 25
Buddy once loaned me a YS engine (no questions asked), then promptly did a complete rebuild on mine while I was flying the 2nd round (new gaskets/ring/o-rings/head gastket). By the 3rd round my engine was back in my airplane running like new. He refused to take a penny for the parts/help and time. He is the kind of guy that makes you want to pay it forward. Thanks again Buddy! -mark
Posted on: 11/1/2009 9:46 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Modeling Software
Don, Several are doing foamie and more complicated r/c stuff in google sketch up....free....my son draws all sorts of stuff using it....file sharing with sketchup is impressive too...several foamies already there.... http://sketchup.google.com/ -mark
Posted on: 10/27/2009 1:16 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: The New Pentathlon Evolution
MT, You got your power system....time to get building![:D] I'm not familiar with the mounting of the A60....if possible, I would add a new firewall in order to rear mount the motor....if possible, fasten it at the front too using ply at the nose-ring former location.... Here is my Evo#2....12 flights - 10lbs.4oz. -Mark
Posted on: 10/22/2009 1:14 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: post some pictures of your pattern plane!!
Glen, Very nice looking Integral. However, I don't know how the heck you plan to fit in that car:) -mark
Posted on: 10/19/2009 7:31 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Please Preregister for Sulphur, LA Contest
I'll be there. FAI - ch15 You guys don't have a lake do you?
Posted on: 9/25/2009 11:46 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Need idea for class project
You could also model/test top hinge vs. center hinge with and without sealing....
Posted on: 9/1/2009 11:00 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: THE WC 2009 THREAD!!! its about time!!!
Congrats to the US Team and their support crew. You guys made us very proud. Hope everyone is making it home safe. -mark
Posted on: 8/31/2009 9:13 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: My first 2X2 pattern plane construction
Very nice work on your first 2x2 meter! I think that your issue with weight on your wings is mainly from your balsa....if you can get very light balsa, you will have a very light airplane. Best Regards, Mark www.insightrc.com
Posted on: 8/26/2009 10:09 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: 2009 World News from Portugal by USA supporter
Thank you Cindy! I will be checking your blog daily....or more. Go Brett! Go Team USA!
Posted on: 8/19/2009 10:21 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Designing a new pattern model
Wow. Nice work. -mark
Posted on: 7/25/2009 9:02 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Cowboy Nationals Contest June 27-28 Pre-registration
Some more pics..... can you guess who took his plane for a drag?....ouch.
Posted on: 6/29/2009 10:49 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Cowboy Nationals Contest June 27-28 Pre-registration
Many thanks to Archie, Tara, Leslie, and the rest of the Medina Club who put on a great contest...had a great time. Since we had ample amount of sun and heat, so I used my solar collecters to charge my Rx pack..:) -mark
Posted on: 6/29/2009 10:46 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: canopy latch
I used the Bob Knoll method which utilizes a single MK magic box. A little tricky to get aligned just right, but it can be done. One thing to note about the magic box...the pin must be inserted into the box in a near vertical fashion. This comes into play if using pins at one end of the canopy (pivot type action of the canopy). With no pins, I added a piece of a/c ply near the top rear of the canopy to resist side to side motion. It also helps if the magic box is actuated under slight pressure, so it will not rattle.....so far, some foam tape is doing the job nicely. -mark
Posted on: 6/25/2009 7:47 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D3 Contest, Harvest, AL, June 20-21
Keep working on that plane Mike! -mark
Posted on: 6/21/2009 10:21 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Tournoi de Champagne
Will the 2meter yak be coming soon from Krill???
Posted on: 6/20/2009 9:08 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Lone Star Pattern Challenge - Crosby, TX - Pics/Results
Sweet. Way to go PropNuts RC! By the way, the PropNuts guys bought a bunch of USA raffle tickets, T-shirts, and hats all weekend too.[:D] -mark
Posted on: 6/16/2009 10:30 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Cowboy Nationals Contest June 27-28 Pre-registration
I got dibbs on the parking spot next to Tuan!
Posted on: 6/16/2009 11:35 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Cowboy Nationals Contest June 27-28 Pre-registration
Depending on the heat?...what heat? Is it gonna be hot? I'll be there: Mark Hunt AMA 197876 Class - FAI Freq - 26
Posted on: 6/15/2009 10:34 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Lone Star Pattern Challenge - Crosby, TX - Pics/Results
.....FAI was a treat to watch.
Posted on: 6/15/2009 7:44 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Lone Star Pattern Challenge - Crosby, TX - Pics/Results
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Posted on: 6/15/2009 7:39 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Lone Star Pattern Challenge - Crosby, TX - Pics/Results
......official results are on Don's Ramsey's site... http://pages.suddenlink.net/donramsey/ more pics...:)
Posted on: 6/15/2009 7:37 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Lone Star Pattern Challenge - Crosby, TX - Pics/Results
Glad everyone had a good time. I got just a few pics during the weekend.
Posted on: 6/15/2009 7:35 AM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Lone Star Pattern Challenge - Crosby, TX - Pics/Results
sweet.....Chuck will be there with the bipe too....[:D]...glad to hear the maiden flight was boring...
Posted on: 6/11/2009 11:59 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Lone Star Pattern Challenge - Crosby, TX - Pics/Results
Well.......3 days to go.....if you miss this one....what can I say...[8|] 23+ pilots pre-registered so far... 8+ pre-registered in FAI ...AC, Jason...are you out there?.... 2 former world team pilots, 1 current world team pilot... 2 former world judges... A class full of Top Ranked Masters Pilots... Should be fun.
Posted on: 6/9/2009 11:42 PM by Author "flyintexan" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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