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RE: NW TENN FLYERS
Poorly, since the CG is relative to the wing.
Posted on: 9/16/2012 2:36 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: NW TENN FLYERS
[quote]ORIGINAL: pdm52956 Well shoot..........guess I missed the fun after all but I did stay at a Holiday Inn and spend 20$ on a burger and fries.[&o] [/quote] You didn't miss as much as you might think. Rain got to us about 4-5ish, and the forecast updated to call for rain tomorrow morning as well...so we packed up and scooted back home. Everyone got 2-3 flights in though, and most of the airplanes worked pretty well. Scott had some trouble with his biggest Yak...but other than that, we had some successful flights. :) Even managed to get a couple of pics of mine down low with the smoke on! :)
Posted on: 9/15/2012 7:03 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: NW TENN FLYERS
[quote]ORIGINAL: pdm52956 OK, so I take it you guys didn't go to Mac's place as I was lead to believe you would? Guess I didn't miss a good time then. [/quote] We're here now minus Frank. Raining a bit at the moment but we got some flying in :) I'll have pics later when not on my phone :)
Posted on: 9/15/2012 2:17 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: NW TENN FLYERS
Indeed, Frank. No doubts about its power, but it'll be a long time before I have as many flights on it as you do that 100 of yours. All in good fun! :)
Posted on: 9/15/2012 3:42 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: NW TENN FLYERS
As long as I'm posting things, figured I'd share this here as well. For those who aren't aware, Frank took leave of his senses a few weeks ago, and decided to sell his big EF Yak (Airframe only). He offered it to me for an attractive price, took me about 3.2 nanoseconds to hit reply and tell him to consider it sold. :) The airplane was in the shape you'd expect for one of Frank's birds...which is to say, flown regularly, but well cared for and maintained, and ready for another 500 flights... Except for one problem....what is that god awful logo on the cowl??? A call to B&E graphix was in order, pronto! The results of the call arrived today... Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch better.
Posted on: 9/14/2012 8:10 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: NW TENN FLYERS
[quote]ORIGINAL: Nogyro Close enough if you fly with US. Just ignore the caps. [/quote] Well, we WANTED to fly with you this weekend... ;)
Posted on: 9/14/2012 8:05 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11228909
RE: NW TENN FLYERS
Here's one of a minute or so of Frank with his EF Extra, last month in Kentucky. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkHYCJYxnf8[/youtube] EDIT : Finally figured out the trick to embedding the video.
Posted on: 9/14/2012 8:01 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: NW TENN FLYERS
Does Middle TN count?
Posted on: 9/14/2012 7:59 PM by Author "gboulton"
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RE: DLE 111 problem
To start, I'd check: Fuel Filter/Carb Screen Clunk line/tank plumbing Replace Plugs In that order.
Posted on: 9/4/2012 6:04 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11217663
RE: RC Ignitions G62 Prop Bolt
3/8 - 24 was it. :)
Posted on: 4/16/2012 12:34 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11044453
RE: RC Ignitions G62 Prop Bolt
Just got a call back from Ralph...he said his prop hubs are frequently tapped for 3/8 x 24 bolts, so I'm going to give that a try. Will post results here. For the record, true to his long standing delivery of great service, he said he'd send one out to me right away, so I'll have one tapped for the spinner bolt going forward.
Posted on: 4/16/2012 12:01 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11044402
RE: RC Ignitions G62 Prop Bolt
Saw that as well, Dan...but the 10 is too large, regardless of the thread pitch....or at least seems to be. I've seen Ralph say before that they all came with a 10mm, but i wonder if perhaps he drills his custom hubs differently...
Posted on: 4/16/2012 11:44 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11044378
RC Ignitions G62 Prop Bolt
Hey gang, Just discovered my G62 recently came back from Ralph missing its prop bolt. No biggie, I've left him a message and I'm sure he'll send it my way right away. Problem is, I've got an upcoming trip planned, and I foubt the mail will get the bolt back to me that fast. Looking to get a quick temporary fix (I can run without a spinner, no worries) for the weekend until I can reach Ralph about my original. I've tried an M10 x 1 (which is supposedly standard for the G62) with no luck...seems to be a bit large. Anyone know what size/thread pattern bolt Ralph taps his prop hubs for? Thanks!
Posted on: 4/16/2012 11:01 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11044318
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
I thought I'd avoid this garbage by getting away from clubs. Apparently not. Y'all have fun discussing what you perceive to be the problems with an aircraft you've never seen. I'll handle the actual issue(s) with the supplier in the appropriate manner.
Posted on: 2/10/2012 7:05 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10953499
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
Removed because i really don't think it's appropriate for everyone to jump in with their assessment of the problems on an airplane they've never seen, when the owner hasn't even had a chance to discuss them with the supplier. I'm sorry i brought it up.
Posted on: 2/10/2012 7:03 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
W00t. Fred X says: "On FedEx vehicle for delivery" Which is good. I was afraid it might say "On UPS vehicle for destruction" instead.
Posted on: 2/10/2012 6:09 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10952542
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
Huzzah. Fedex updated tracking info this morning, estimated delivery day is tomorrow! :D
Posted on: 2/9/2012 7:31 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10951219
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
I have nothing against "engines"...I own several of them on the fronts of very large airplanes. Mine just burn gasoline is all. :) Gas, electrons, photons, split atoms...they're all fine. Just no glow fuel, tyvm.
Posted on: 2/8/2012 1:33 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
LOL I'm not going to argue the merits of electric vs glow. :) There's a whole forum just for that elsewhere on the site. :)
Posted on: 2/8/2012 1:28 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
Just got the shipment notification, actually. Coming from Rolla...so, considerably more West than he'd suggested. Would have been darn near an 8 hr trip. Makes me feel a little better. :)
Posted on: 2/8/2012 11:36 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10949954
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
[quote]ORIGINAL: PwrDude You guys are starting to make me change my mind about converting it to electric now.. [/quote] Don't. I've converted every glow powered airplane I have to electric, and wouldn't have it any other way. First time you see someone spending as much time cleaning glow slime off their covering as they spent flying the bird, you'll understand why. :) If that doesn't convince you, the price of a gallon of glow fuel probably will. *heh* ========= Paul, you and me both. That would have made an easy, but fun trip..you, me, Dunphy. The guy at TD really wasn't all that...well...he seemed AWFULLY uninterested in the idea. Not really sure why...there's no packaging to be done, the bird's already packed. All he'd done was printed/stuck a label on a box...just call FedEx and void it, and set the box aside for whenever we come up. My guess is he's making some profit off the shipping charges. Either that, or he ISN'T in Missouri with the airplanes, and just wants customers to think he is. *shrug* Either way...it should be here either late this week or early next. :)
Posted on: 2/8/2012 11:32 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
Meh. Wish TopDawg's site was more clear on their location and such. Just learned that they're actually in Central Missouri, a fairly short drive from me. Could have gone and picked it up pretty easily, saved the shipping charges. Since the label has already been printed and stuck on the box, Blaine didn't seem too eager to let me do that...so guess I'll sit here and wait on it. Good news is (again, contrary to their website) they ship FedEx now...so at least the bird avoids the clutches of United Plane Smashers.
Posted on: 2/8/2012 10:47 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10949876
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
Just pulled the trigger on... It's going to get a Ralph Cunningham lightened G62 in the nose, and the electronics from the EF Yak.
Posted on: 2/7/2012 11:36 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10948286
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
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Posted on: 2/5/2012 11:45 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10945228
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
[quote]ORIGINAL: pdm52956 A great group out that way. [/quote] Except for the trees. They're pretty unfriendly.
Posted on: 2/4/2012 2:19 PM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10943855
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
Hopefully I can be excused for a bit of a threadjack. I'm shamelessly promoting another project I'm working on. :) Among the other things I spent too much time and money on are astronomy and astrophotography. This sort of thing... I've recently started up a new astronomy and astrophotography forum as well, Night Sky Forums. It's got images, DIY threads, astronomy resources, NASA news feeds, classifieds, photogallaries, an observation site finder, and lots of other stuff. If anyone's vaguely interested in that sort of thing, drop by. :) If not, then please forgive the threadjack! :)
Posted on: 2/4/2012 11:29 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
Thanks for the call, Paul. Better now?
Posted on: 2/4/2012 11:28 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10943654
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
[quote]ORIGINAL: pdm52956 Gordon, what the heck galaxy were you taking pictures of when you shot that first one!? [/quote] M31 - Andromeda Galaxy Took that one last weekend while out in LBL. Would like to have had more data there, so I could lose some of the "layering" effect in the image, but a few "gotchyas" reduced the amount of time I was able to stay out th
Posted on: 2/4/2012 11:21 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10943643
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
[quote]ORIGINAL: clarkj ill let you guys guess what it is [/quote] An airplane?
Posted on: 1/30/2012 3:39 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10934697
RE: KEN/TEN FLYING
I think i noticed I had one, yeah...but as I said earlier, I'm so far behind life right now, I don't even know what I'm doing for lunch. *heh*
Posted on: 12/1/2011 5:45 AM by Author "gboulton"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10837780
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