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RE: K&B .65 Sportster (yup, more from me)
[quote]Its bigger than it looks, 32" long x 18" wide. The first couple times I ran it, it seemed like the .65 was too small for it given its weight. Since I've been switching props and the speed is getting better, I'm getting to be a bit happier with it. This same boat design and construction with a 91FX ran 38mph+. [/quote] Hello there, looks like your have fun with your boat. The 38mph was with a .61fx apc12/4. The 91 was added later just too see how high she would fly[:D]
Posted on: 10/13/2010 8:34 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10067041
RE: Fastest Engine
Thanks fellows, Im glad you liked it.[:D]
Posted on: 9/15/2010 6:55 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10004895
RE: Fastest Engine
I shortend the pipe some also, heres a little vid from friday. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCBoAL1pV4w[/youtube]
Posted on: 9/13/2010 5:09 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9999632
RE: Fastest Engine
Hello fellows, its been a while but I thouht Id update you on my boat. Last year about November, I lost radio with the boat and listened as it smacked a dock at 73mph. I lost the gps and tuned pipe in the cold water and the engine was barely hanging by the fuel line.[X(] I went back four days latter with a fishnet taped to a broom handle and scraped the bottom till I finaly found both of them. Over the winter I rebuilt it here are a couple of pics of damage and rebuild.
Posted on: 9/13/2010 4:44 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9999564
RE: Fastest Engine
Craig wrote: [quote]Thanks for sharing. You said in the video that you had to "adjust the wing down, it's way too high." Are you talking about the elevator adjustment? What do you look for during a run to you tell when the elevator is adjusted correctly? I was also wondering, have you ever rolled or lifted a pontoon in a high speed turn? Have you ever held full throttle for more than two seconds on a run? Brad seemed to notice your boats stability as he mentioned that it didn't flip even once. Are the other racers redesigning their boats yet? [/quote] What I meant by that was that the rear of the boat was riding too high off the water, I try to keep the botton of the hull above and parallel with the surface of the water. I actualy meant that the elavater needed pitched up to push the rear of the boat down some. I have had it belly up once after the inside sponson hooked on some wake vigorusly snacthing the boat around which also had something to do with the wing not being tuned in correctly. MJD wrote: [quote]Man that thing goes like boiled snot. What prop are you using, dunno if that info is buried somewhere in the last 9 pages.. [/quote] Im runnin a 11/7. Thats a awesome plane Evan, Oh yes Im sure we could work something out to make it a water worthy missle. [:D]
Posted on: 12/19/2008 12:36 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8260390
RE: Fastest Engine
Hello fellows, Done a liltle running with the jett a few weeks back and thought Id share it with you guys. [link]http://rcuvideos.com/video/Sunday-fun[/link]
Posted on: 12/17/2008 1:42 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8254061
RE: Fastest Engine
Thanks for all the kind words fellows[:D] Hello Brad! Im glad you guys like it!
Posted on: 9/18/2008 12:42 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7965681
RE: Fastest Engine
Yea it is a little hard to see. It was 70.1mph.
Posted on: 9/14/2008 12:36 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7953071
RE: Fastest Engine
Well guys I just got home today from the NC airboat meet , met some very nice people ( spent a few day in Cherakee also). Heres my record run [link]http://www.rcairboats.net/Videos/Hooty/IHydroWater7040908.wmv[/link] Enjoy!
Posted on: 9/14/2008 2:51 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7952214
RE: Fastest Engine
[quote]Were rooting for ya! I don't think you'll need much help if you can keep it floating [/quote] [:D][:D] [quote]Have you had a chance to really open it up yet? [/quote] Havent had it on the water since the vid, but plan to shortly[8D]
Posted on: 8/30/2008 12:39 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7901059
RE: Fastest Engine
Im glad you like it fellows[:D] Still plenty more tweaking planned, running a 11/7 in the vid. Im getting it ready for a airboat meeting/race were having first week of September in NC, Ill let you guys know how it goes.
Posted on: 8/17/2008 9:46 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7857047
RE: Fastest Engine
Well guys heres a little water vid during some testing. The wind wouldnt let up, making the water a little too choppy for my liking. http://rcuvideos.com/video/Testing-rigger-90-Jett
Posted on: 8/14/2008 5:14 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7846101
RE: Fastest Engine
Shortly, very shortly. [:D]
Posted on: 6/24/2008 2:01 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7654208
RE: Fastest Engine
Nothing yet, Ill post a vid as soon as I get her on the water.
Posted on: 6/11/2008 2:16 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7606000
RE: Fastest Engine
Your more than welcome to come. Ill let you know when get her on the water.
Posted on: 5/31/2008 2:46 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7562293
RE: Fastest Engine
wahoo wrote: [quote]Hooty are you in Columbiana or Clark county ? [/quote] Columbiana county.
Posted on: 5/29/2008 5:21 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7556403
RE: Fastest Engine
Thanks for the advice Bob, Ive always loved to read your post. I will let you guys know when I run it on the water.
Posted on: 5/28/2008 1:10 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7549759
RE: Fastest Engine
Hey thanks fellows! [:)] Fastcrasher thats a nice lookin airboat, how did it run? I havent put her in the water yet had a little challenge getting the Jett to run right with the tanks mounted so low, got it perty much dialed in now though. Heres a little dry test run, running rich on the breakin prop. Test run [link]http://rcuvideos.com/item/HSQQ074MZN3FZ6MM[/link]
Posted on: 5/25/2008 10:14 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7540043
RE: Fastest Engine
Thanks fellows[:D] [quote](upload the photos here ... my firewall has fits with photobucket ) [/quote] I went back in and reloaded them to this sight, sometimes it gives me trouble so I just use photobucket.[:)]
Posted on: 5/20/2008 12:48 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7517696
RE: Fastest Engine
Well I got her ready for the water, heres a few pictures.
Posted on: 5/20/2008 12:31 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7513051
RE: Fastest Engine
Andy wrote: [quote]I am such a fan of Hooty's work..... way to do BRO. For the video thingy.... I will host it on a dedicated site for you We ALL can see it in the quality it deserves. Also when you come to NC for the meet my offers still stands. I'll put you in a 100mph speed boat so you can stretch the legs on your creation. [/quote] Thanks Andy! Cant turn that offer down[:D] mike wrote: [quote]56mph with an air boat might just be the world record! You should look into that. [/quote] Ive seen 56mph out of it but it wasnt documented, the fastest documented speed from an airboat so far that I know of is 53.3mph. Record run [link]http://www.rcairboats.net/Videos/Others/Nitro/Nitro533.wmv[/link]
Posted on: 4/10/2008 3:22 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7359796
RE: Fastest Engine
Thanks fellows, Ill definatly get some video for you guys.[:D] [quote] think that there is a law to that effect in most states that if you build something that looks like it could break the sound barrier, you have to post video on RCU of a speed-run. You don't want to go to jail over this do you Hooty? Also, tell us more about that metal engine mount; is it stainless steel, aluminum? [/quote] LOL..no I dont wanna go to jail, will post video[:D] The engine stand is aluminum.
Posted on: 4/7/2008 1:48 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7344591
RE: Fastest Engine
Well Im getting perty close to being finished heres a few pics. [IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p290/hooty301/2006_0603riggerandengine0003.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p290/hooty301/2006_0603riggerandengine0007.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/4/2008 3:19 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7330891
RE: Fastest Engine
Hollander101 wrote: [quote]Wow that thing looks sweet, how has everything been going?? I have got to get some pics posted of my plane that I am working on I will have the other wing put together tonight do you have any pointers about wings??? As I see you have a wing on the back of your boat just how big is it?? [/quote] Sorry about the delede response, somehow I missed the post. Thanks, glad you like it. Things are going perty good here, how about yourself? Im no expert on wings, these guys on here are the pros. Is it a scratch build or kit? The wing on my boat is around 18 inchs in span.
Posted on: 4/4/2008 3:16 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7330885
RE: Fastest Engine
I want to thank you guys for helping me select a good engine for my project. I went with a 90lx fire.
Posted on: 3/19/2008 3:01 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7236504
RE: Fastest Engine
Jetlag wrote: [quote]was it rich? [/quote] I havent run it yet. BTW Mr Jett, this thing is a work of art! Thankyou[sm=cool.gif]
Posted on: 3/17/2008 3:15 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7239168
RE: Fastest Engine
Thanks for the kind words Lomcevac Duck. Daven wrote: [quote]That looks like a lot of fun Hooty, but I'd rather go 190 in the air [/quote] I can only imagine the rush[8D] Heres some more progress on my rigger, I shortend the boom tubes some in the second pic. Weight is at 1lb 14oz in the first pic a lil more in the others.
Posted on: 2/8/2008 2:49 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7042484
RE: Fastest Engine
Just thought Id show you guys a few pics of my flatbottom with a Jettstream on the 91fx, setup with water rudder. Ive got a topspeed of 56mph with this combo. The fuel tank is set for the pictures only, I normaly keep it insualated with foam to help with the vibration.
Posted on: 2/3/2008 4:20 PM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7018019
RE: Fastest Engine
Some very good info! I love the way you guys think. Im gonna make a seperate set of tubes with a shorter length and I will definatly have to do some experimenting with them.
Posted on: 1/26/2008 3:34 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6971748
RE: Fastest Engine
Thanks guys! [quote]Hey Hooty that is very cool!! How far have you come on the NITRO Rigger??? I am getting into the helicopters right now and still thinking about building a Airboat, due to the fact that I live near a hundred lakes. How are you liking the snow and all of the winter experience as a whole?? [/quote] Slowly but surely making progress. Winter isnt to bad just waiting for the spring thaw. [quote]Just out of curiousity, those tubes that hold the outriggers in place are pretty draggy. Would it make sense to either encapsulate them in some sore of airfoil shape? also, they could be adjustable to help trim the boat on step?? [/quote] I thought of adding a trailing edge to them, do you think that would help? They will be adjustable by adding shims under the tubes, still need to slot the holes.
Posted on: 1/23/2008 5:29 AM by Author "hooty301"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6954840
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