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RE: Since getting into this hobby, whats been the biggest leap forward you have seen in this hobby?
Radios hands down early ones were very problematic especially with center tapped batteries once batteries went to 4.8v things got much better the next advance was going from 27 MHz to 72 and better programming capabilities in the tx after that the best of 72 MHz was PCM and digital servos instead of analog the absolute best however was 2.4 GHZ!! absolutely prevented brain dead people from switching on a tx with the antenna down to check something!! this caused many crashes... unfortunately the brain deads are still out there.. they are the ones who still crash due to poor installations or inadequate rx batteries...
Posted on: 9/13/2012 10:24 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11227357
RE: Spektrum not working after bind
Futaba baby Futaba.....2 antennas... no satellites...instant binding...instant rebinding in the event of a power surge....huge choice of transmitters and receivers...look at their industrial controls website.. this is where.the 2.4 tech came from.. it is bulletproof stuff...also they have SBUS tech, I haven't used but have seen it used...far fewer wires required to rig out a plane ..
Posted on: 9/8/2012 8:08 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11221726
RE: Which turbine?
I just completes a 3D Euro that uses a WREN 160 K turbine. The plane all up finished weight is 24 lb! SO you have a lot of vertical thrust left by using this lighter turbine @ 35 lb thrust. The plane flys GREAT. You don't need huge turbines in this plane!!!!It also uses a Powerbox IGyro and a Powerbox SRS. Setting this up was trickybut it all works GREAT
Posted on: 8/31/2012 8:17 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11212583
RE: Pirotti Tuono
Try Schulman Aviation these planes fly GREAT
Posted on: 8/26/2012 3:01 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11206754
RE: Hamberg Summer Afterburner
Some pics here...
Posted on: 8/5/2012 4:37 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11182101
RE: Hamberg Summer Afterburner
Nice video here>>> http://youtu.be/waWLhlkl26g
Posted on: 8/5/2012 4:35 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11182098
RE: Firebird maiden
Hamburg Summer Afterburner Video here>>>>>http://youtu.be/waWLhlkl26g
Posted on: 8/5/2012 8:39 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11181588
RE: Firebird maiden
Some pics from the Hamburg Summer Afterburner... AWSOME EVENT Great folks, good food and the best R/C field in the USA
Posted on: 8/5/2012 7:49 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11181550
RE: Mobil DTE Light Oil or similar
I have used it in Wren, Simjet, Jet Central, and Behotec turbines with "0" issues!!
Posted on: 8/5/2012 7:47 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11181549
RE: What's new in Sport Jets?
WHO MAKES THIS>>>>>an excellent rendition of the Multiplex Funjet!!! I WANT ONE!!!
Posted on: 8/1/2012 6:55 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11177087
RE: Farview Summer Afterburner Rollcall!
I'll be there....
Posted on: 7/24/2012 5:39 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11167072
RE: can your trainer do this?
Would make a nice model!!!
Posted on: 7/20/2012 12:12 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11162671
RE: Time to take the leap - JR12X or Futaba 12FG
Futaba is the way to go, I have a 10 and a 12, easy to program and no satellite receivers to mess with Look at it this way: Futaba does with 2 antennas .....and to get the same reliability JR/Spektrum has to have 6!
Posted on: 7/19/2012 7:02 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11161012
RE: Jets Over Kentucky Week 2012 /
HAH good onebut seriously.. it flys MUCH BETTERwith "0' lead up front...
Posted on: 7/18/2012 4:45 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11160426
RE: Jets Over Kentucky Week 2012 /
OK well I have no idea how bad the plane was damaged BUT it will fly magnitudes betterwith "0" counterweight up front it is a whole different performer...
Posted on: 7/18/2012 1:30 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11160217
RE: C-Arf SF 260 TP build thread
WOW nice, the big difference with a TP is that there is almost no vibration except that induced by the prop... and they are amazingly quiet like an electric moor!
Posted on: 7/18/2012 12:39 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11153701
RE: Jets Over Kentucky Week 2012 /
Rich, if you are going to rebuild your Torus OR get another one... consider adding 3-4" to the fuse front.. this neat trick allows you to balance the beast with "0' lead up front SO flying is better esp climbing and of course it lands even better and takeoffs are shorter see link here... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10778448/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm
Posted on: 7/18/2012 11:40 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11159877
RE: C-Arf SF 260 TP build thread
Well that 120 is a very good engine, there are a lot of them flying here!Yes the smaller wheels do make a difference and also use a sanding drumon a dremel and remove most of the lip around the inside of the wheel wellthat helps a lot tooit is a great fun plane no matter what the power is! I love the way it lands...
Posted on: 7/13/2012 7:25 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11153692
RE: C-Arf SF 260 TP build thread
Om my plane, I got the next smaller size of tires for the mains ( 1/2" smaller )this cures all retract problems as the ones supplied by C-Arf JUST FIT the wing cutoutsALSO you have to dremel out the lip around the ID of the wheel well openings to get really reliable retraction! On my TP, there is a huge amount of air blasting on the retracts as well on takeoffand if I reduce power a little bit, my retracts tuck up perfectly!What size prop are you using with your 120 powered plane?THANKS
Posted on: 7/12/2012 12:27 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11152827
RE: C-Arf SF 260 TP build thread
I have finally solved the problem of "efficient" conversion (with a TP) of smoke fluid into actual smoke without covering the fuselage, wings and tail surfaces with raw smoke oil. I did this by making my own smoke tubes (McMasterCarr sells the SS tubing!) and custom bending it to fit properly. The secret is that I have the nozzle end(s) terminating about 1/8" in front of and perpendicular to the secondary turbine wheel inside of the SPT5 exhaust housing. Here there is LOTS of heat and quite high gas flow to convert all of the oil into rich billowing smoke... I will post videos soon! WARNING if anyone attempts this you must be sure to mount the tubes securely so there is NO WAY that they can slide rearward and contact the turbine wheel... That would result in turbine wheel damage and possibly an expensive repair...
Posted on: 7/9/2012 11:25 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11148510
RE: Has the extreme Heat stopped your flying
The high heat and humidity kinda take some of the fun factor out for me! howerver most of my turbines ( Wren) seem to handle the heat just fine which is a good thing I usually don't go just fun flying or to contests if the heat is"excessive" SO most of my flying is in the spring and fall with the winter and middle of summer relegated to maintenance and new builds in a cooled garage.. One of the Local clubs (Farview Flyers) definetly has the right idea with a massively fun jet meet in october on one of the best airfields in the country!!! see>>> http://www.farviewflyers.net/Documents/Jet2012a-Page-1.jpg
Posted on: 7/6/2012 9:34 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11145352
RE: Best turbine, best service?
Wren all the way + if you go to their "open house" typically in the fall.. you will learn all aboutt what's inside a turbine, building, troubleshooting, balancing and of course get some AWSOME FOOD from the"Man-Grille" I just converted a W75 from P to K start .. very easy and it starts like a swiss watch thw Wren approach to K start uses an easily replaceable external Kburner plug, but these seem to last a long long time
Posted on: 7/6/2012 9:00 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11145313
RE: C-Arf SF 260 TP build thread
I finally got my video done This is not the maiden but flights nos 5 and 6 it ROCKS... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io3fADGsWI8
Posted on: 6/17/2012 10:00 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11121238
RE: Jet Storage Garage Solutions
I store mine tail down against a wall. I support the tail with a ply+foam sandwich so the entire weight of the planes are evenly distributed I have never had any problems doing this.. however the total length of the plane must be less than 96"! I have a large FOX glider, this is hung from the cieling by a 2 stout cords centered on the wing spar... Easy Peasy this way I have all of my floor space open for other things...
Posted on: 6/14/2012 8:23 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11117961
RE: CARF Siai Marchetti
"Hey Rich, Its a light set that we sell from Germany. Not the cheapest, but super bright and really controllable. I can turn the strobes on first, then the Navs and then the landing lights" is it on your website? what is the brand, thanks
Posted on: 5/26/2012 3:34 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11095138
RE: UAT or CAT
I'm not taking any sides here but at least with the plastic bottle types you CAN take it apart if needed and change out the filter bag...can't do that with the fiberglass can types...
Posted on: 5/26/2012 3:32 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11095136
RE: CARF Siai Marchetti
FABULOUS! 3 questions: 1. What prop are you using? 2. Where is your CG set? 3. Where are you letting the intake air in for the turbine? Very nice flights!
Posted on: 5/25/2012 2:17 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11094627
RE: SKYMASTER F9F Build Thread
Thanks, it flew quite well the trouble is I don't know why it quit tanks were 1/2 full throttle was at 1/3 or so Post crash... the UAT was full.. all fuel lines had lockwire on them! all of my batteries were new and 97-98% charged so THAT is a mystery I will be back in the air later this year though...
Posted on: 5/14/2012 2:54 PM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11080635
RE: Boomerang XL II
The XL was replaced by the XL II that has some nice strength improvements over the XL
Posted on: 5/14/2012 4:27 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11079980
RE: SKYMASTER F9F Build Thread
It was awsome It will fly again...
Posted on: 5/13/2012 9:26 AM by Author "geh3"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11079132
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