RE: Cant see my damn airplane !
Poor vision and small fast aircraft don't make for an enjoyable afternoon. An eye exam by a real eye professional will give you what you need to correct your vision to the best it can be. After that, good sunglasses, a hat with a brim to limit light scatter on the back of your lenses, and keeping your aircraft in at a reasonable distance will turn things around so you can enjoy the hobby. Hope things work out for you.
Posted on: 7/23/2012 11:59 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Why are we using NiMh...really?
Because I have been flying profiles, using a Lipo for a flight pack would be out of the question. I can't open tiny wing hatches and dig out a flight pack every time I need to recharge it outside the airplane. So most of my flight packs are Nimh. I too have been discouraged by many of their traits, especially having to recharge at low current settings and the lousy self discharge rates. I have several Nicad packs that are 10 plus years old and still have 80% capacity and hardly any self discharge. I always thought going to a Nimh would be good in 2 ways. Higher capacity and lower weight. It turns out that the weight savings isn't a concern at all, and the self discharge problem reduces the total pack capacity. So, net gain =0. I am moving into the 21st century and have ordered some Life packs to play with. If all is Ok with the Life packs, goodbye Nimh.
Posted on: 7/8/2012 11:33 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11148312

RE: X-acto knife sharpening
Really ?....all this over sharpening Xacto blades ? Really ? !!! Don't you people have anything to do.......??? Wait, I just wasted a lot of time reading this stupid thread. I could be in my workshop sharpening my old blades as we speak !!! Gotta go......
Posted on: 6/28/2012 10:56 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Monokote....Never Again
It seems to me the Monokote formula changed quite a while ago. Too much of a hassle to get a smooth job anymore. Now I use Ultracoat
Posted on: 4/13/2012 9:36 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11041107

RE: Home Brew After-Run Oil
Oh crap, Been saying it wrong for 45 years. You be right Dancer man!!
Posted on: 4/11/2012 11:57 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: cut receiver ant.
I wouldn't trust this job to anyone less than a person holding a PHD in astrophysics who has completed NASA's school on electronic soldering and doing this in a class 7 clean room. Come on guys.......give it a rest. It is a piece of freakin' wire !!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on: 4/10/2012 11:31 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11037117

RE: gas enguine radio interferance
Twisted rules. Why not Google interference on dc wiring from HV iginition sources, read a little.....then ....TWIST
Posted on: 4/7/2012 11:58 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11032633

RE: CLEVIS FAILURE :Quicker than you can count to Three
Sorry you lost one man. Never, ever, try to change a configuration when a control surface is suspect. On the real stuff if a control surface is not behaving like it should, all the checklists require that nothing else be tried. Leave it all alone and land when possible in the last configuration before the failure.
Posted on: 3/15/2012 10:35 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: How worn is this piston? Updated w/pictures
Fly more, worry less.
Posted on: 2/13/2012 10:26 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Who's this guy
Slappy White ?
Posted on: 2/4/2012 11:42 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Prop failures
Sorry to hear of your prop problems. I have used Master Airscrew and APC props for a long time and have never experienced a failure in flight. Can't imagine what is causing you to tear up all your stuff.
Posted on: 12/17/2011 11:07 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10864503

RE: Effects of gravity on Airplane fuel tank in a dive.
I used to do long downlines with the engine at idle and would have intermittent flameouts with my glo engines. I always suspected it was from fuel flowing forward and the clunk being uncovered for too long creating a large air bubble in the pick up line. Video shows the whole deal. Thanks man.
Posted on: 12/4/2011 10:54 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: ASP 108 gonna be the death of me
You can scrap out that engine and have peace back in your life.
Posted on: 9/23/2011 11:13 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Lift, Drag and such...
This thread is starting to become an induced drag. A short and clear explanation is available on wiki answers. No slide rule or rocket engineering degree required. It ain't that hard ! Have fun.
Posted on: 9/12/2011 11:10 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: Downwind turn Myth
If any of you are still struggling with this concept, perhaps a visit to the PROBRO site will help clear up any questions. Just ask and ye will receive.
Posted on: 7/1/2011 2:16 AM by Author "gene737" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: SV-26 CC Anyone using this engine?
Thanks for all the replies. I guess I am gonna get one and find an airframe to fit.
Posted on: 5/8/2011 10:22 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10509369

SV-26 CC Anyone using this engine?
Recent thinking has me leaning towards a small fattie gasser just to have a change of pace from my profile collection. The SV-26 CC is available from Value Hobby at an unreal price of $130 bucks. Wonder if anybody has tried this powerplant and what do you think about it. Any comments would be appreciated.
Posted on: 5/3/2011 7:33 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: my take on wings
I have just finished reading all the way through this thread and agree with many the reasons why a wing works. I also am amazed at how much mis- information was submitted. Some guys like to over complicate an idea or theory and I am guessing these guys are the ones that crash their planes in the pits cause they can't fly worth a crap. I enjoyed reading everyone's input to this thread. The good, the bad and the ugly. I really did learn some new stuff along the way and to those of you who really understand this topic, I thank you. The rest of you can argue late into the night, and I'll check back later to see what else I can glean from this discussion. Oh yeah, Happy New Years to all. Thanks for all the info.
Posted on: 1/6/2011 11:55 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: Knife Edge vs CG
A heading change towards the canopy in KE usually means a slight nose heavy CG. For example the elevator is trimmed slightly up to counteract the nose heavy condition and when the plane is rolled into KE, this uptrim causes a heading change towards the canopy. If tailheavy, the slight down trim works to change heading toward the gear. Good luck, chasing this problem can be a bugger.
Posted on: 9/7/2010 3:18 AM by Author "gene737" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Anyone know about this airplane?
Kinda looks like a Funstar on steroids. A little heavy, but I think you have a good choice for the engine. Let us know how it works out.
Posted on: 9/7/2010 3:10 AM by Author "gene737" in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9985403

RE: Center of Gravity contraption
You surely don't need a contraption or anything other than your fingers to determine CG. Don't take a simple concept and turn it into something more than it really is. 1/4 to 1/3 back on the chord will get you flying. After that it is up to you to determine how far back you would like to go with the CG. This caveman method has worked for a long time.
Posted on: 9/2/2010 3:00 AM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9975545

RE: Saito Cam Timing on the 180
You can "clean" up the mushroom cam followers with a fine file and make sure they slide easily in the pushrod tube bores. Then use a push rod to locate the alignment hole and reinstall the cam assembly to the case.
Posted on: 3/29/2010 2:58 AM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9620438

RE: Continued Battery Life Problems
Before you go nuts, try a lower charge rate. Charge those 2200 ma. packs at 200 ma. or less overnight. It sounds like your charger is kicking off way too soon. If you got a full charge into that pack at 1 amp rate, that pack should be warm to the touch. Nimh packs should be charged at 1/10 C or less. Good luck.
Posted on: 3/29/2010 2:42 AM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Extra Woody? Spy pics!
Wild looking frame up...Looks terrific.....good job man...
Posted on: 2/14/2007 2:03 AM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5416619

RE: Club MAGNUM !
Anybody using a 70 4 stroke ? I wonder why they say not to use a fuel with synthetic oil. Only castor. Anybody running theirs on straight synthetic ? Whats the deal ? I can understand during break-in to use castor,but after that why wouldn't syth work ok ? Just wondering.. Been using synthetic in all my 2 stokes with great results.. What makes the 4 stroke different ? Happy to listen to any ideas on the subject.. Thanks.
Posted on: 2/2/2007 4:20 PM by Author "gene737" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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