RE: 11.1 Sky Lipo and Cellpro Multi-4 charger
You can go to www.fmadirect.com. They sell the cellpro charger and adaptors. If you charge your A123 batteries use the XH adaptor (converts from cellpro to e-flite and others) for charging that will also work with the Sky Lipo. They use the same adaptor. go here I think this is what you need.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 10:21 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: 62
I am a Sportsman competitor in Pattern and learning a lot. My (purchased used) Osiris has several of the problems described above and I am trying to figure them out. What tool/tools did you use to determine the incidence angles? Did you use F3AUnlimited Gators? My Osiris has similar problems. An old Aspera I purchased at a swap meet appears to fly better and I am trying to track down the problem. Interested to see the F3A Osiris when it arrives. Thanks
Posted on: 8/15/2012 8:52 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Replacement arms for Corona 929 servo
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/499271515-F00011-10-10X-Servo-arms-discs-set-clamping-screws-For-Corona-DS929-CS929-servo-free-shipping-wholesalers.html Google is your friend. Also found some on ebay.
Posted on: 6/28/2012 6:54 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: os 91 fx problem
It is my understanding that the needle valve position in the original lead to vapor lock. It is located behind the cylinder so reduced airflow. The needle valve is attached directly attached to the backplate so heat transfer is high.
Posted on: 6/23/2012 6:23 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: How many mAh should I get?
The 6 volt battery will give you more better performance with your servos (faster and stronger) but will consume more amps in the process and weigh 1 cell more. You will need a slightly larger 6 volt battery to get the same flight times. One advantage of a 6v battery is that if you loose a cell you still have 4.8 volts. Be sure your servos will work with 6v. Older ones may have problems. I like the Hydramax 6v 2000 mah batteries
Posted on: 5/31/2012 10:37 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: GP F-86 micro edf
I crashed my f-86 and ripped off the right wing near the root. What glue or repair method would anyone recommend or do I need a new wing. The tear is clean without any missing pieces. Did the same thing to a Beast so I have two repairs pending.
Posted on: 4/25/2012 12:07 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11056403

RE: Nitrocharged's 25mm EDF Micro BAE Hawk plans now available!
Looks like an interesting aircraft. It would be great if you could post parts listing and places where they can be purchased online.
Posted on: 4/18/2012 10:14 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11047256

RE: Pattern Clinic and Contest at Georgetown, Tx
I believe Bill Meza won Sportsman. His dad, Luis, was 3rd in Intermediate. They were both extremely helpful to me. This was my first contest and the first time I had ever attempted to fly the full sequence. Great fun. I hope to do it again in May at Katy. Perhaps my OS 55AX powered Kaos is in need of an upgrade.
Posted on: 4/3/2012 11:37 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11026863

RE: Hard case lipos
I have a fellow flyer who has used the hard case lipos in his own design p-38. He did it because of the fit into the fuselage. He has plenty of power to so the weight is not as important. The are 1s packs wired in series to give 3s There is no harm in using them except for the weight.
Posted on: 3/23/2012 11:12 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Sig 4-star 60
I have a Tiger 60 I am thinking about doing the same thing to however I may have to make the landing gear longer to accommodate the bigger prop. or is there a suitable 12-13 inch prop for the dle.
Posted on: 3/8/2012 1:45 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Sport Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10991822

RE: NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: Northeast Sailplane Products
I ordered from them a few years ago and had good service.  Ordered in late December 2011 and received an order confirmation but phone calls, fax and email go unanswered.  Mail box is full, fax doesn't answer and emails are useless.  Website is still up and looks up to date.  I will keep trying but don't expect much after looking at this thread.  [b] [u]Does anyone know a good hobby source of holographic tape?[/u] [/b] [color=#CC0000]PLEASE ASK AND DISCUSS THIS QUESTION IN A NEW THREAD-BMatthews[/color] Does any one live near them and can visit?
Posted on: 2/8/2012 10:16 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Pattern Clinic and Contest at Georgetown, Tx
I am from the Hill Country Aeromodelers in south Austin. I plan on attending. Not sure what I will fly but it won't be a full size pattern aircraft. I purchased a 3DHS Aspera at the recent swap meet in Georgetown to practice with.
Posted on: 2/3/2012 12:36 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: What is the most common battery connector?
It would be interesting to have a chart of the most common plugs (Deans, XT60, bullets in 3,4,5,6 mm) etc and their max and spike amps different gage wire could handle. Here is a wire gage link. http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm I have seen comments of 100 amps for deans. Here is a quote from another thread. The Dean's web page says that a Dean's Ultra has less resistance than an equivalent length of 12 gauge wire. That, using the table mforsyth linked, means that an Ultra is suitable for at least 41 Amps. The 16,14 and 12 gauge wires you asked about are ranked at 22, 31, and 41 Amps respectively. All rules of thumb of course but certainly a safe starting point. The answers differ significantly.
Posted on: 1/29/2012 1:19 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Non Futaba FASST RXs
I have a FUTABA 10C and I have used the frsky transmitter module and receivers without any problems for airplanes as large as 6'. A fellow pilot has used them for 90 size bi-planes. I trust them completely. I have not used my Orange Futaba receiver yet but the DMS2 compatible ones work well with my Spektrum 7.
Posted on: 1/11/2012 10:46 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Thrust table
Great spreadsheet. I I want to do it on my airplane and at the field. KISS.
Posted on: 1/9/2012 2:17 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Thrust table
I can see where wheel drag will affect simple thrust measurements I can also see the problems with setup drag. Is it fair to conclude that any thrust measurements will be on the low side due to these factors? Do you think it would be more than perhaps 10%? I would think that changing thrust changes from different props or fuels would still provide a reasonably accurate difference between thrust measurements. Something you could make a decision on. e.g. If a 12x6 give 6 lbs of thrust using the above method and a 13x6 gives 7 lbs of thrust on the same airplane. I cannot imagine an error so large that the 12x6 would actually give more thrust. Am I missing something?
Posted on: 1/9/2012 1:22 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Fabricating rigid and lightweight push rods
Karolh. I am not sure I understand your technique. If you drill a hole 2" from the end of the CF rod and then make a 90 degree bend in the metal rod then how do you get the rod into the tube. I just can't picture that.
Posted on: 12/29/2011 9:35 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Another Flight training manual vol II
The Exciting Buyers Auction Ysite. dot com.
Posted on: 10/3/2011 8:46 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Classic Pattern Flight Training Course
250899465479. Can someone tell us where to look and how to use this data?
Posted on: 9/29/2011 12:16 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Sun Dot Help
Any pictures of one in use?
Posted on: 7/2/2011 6:15 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10603238

RE: Sun Dot Help
great ideas. Now I need to get to work. Any brand recommendations on tripods? I like translucent to start with. I was out this am sport flying and basically limited my self to the left side of the sun except when I flew low.
Posted on: 6/30/2011 8:40 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Sun Dot Help
I have thought about making one of these but just learned the name sun dot. So the shield part is opaque. I was thinking translucent. Perhaps a piece of smoked plexiglass. What is everyone's experience? At my field the sun can rise almost directly in front of you in the morning. It is often a bother until about 11 in the summer time.
Posted on: 6/29/2011 6:33 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: building a pattern airplane book
Still very interested.
Posted on: 5/27/2011 5:42 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: $53 for 9ch 2.4ghz tx?? any info?
I have had excellent experiences with my orders at hobbyking. Many people in my club have also experienced good service and we have placed several group orders. 00. Read the HK reviews and select well reviewed products. 01. Don't order anything that is out of stock. 10. I have not had any failures but sometimes products fail. Accept that as a cost of doing business. You are still saving money in the long run. I'll probably place my 11th order in the next few days. I've been a happy customer for over 18 months. I purchase everything from servos, receivers, batteries etc. All my orders have been sent from the home office.
Posted on: 5/19/2011 10:54 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: building a pattern airplane book
Woodie: There must be many of us who would gladly pay for the book in PDF or paper. I would like to add my name to the list of those who are present. Thanks.
Posted on: 5/2/2011 10:53 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Hacker A50 12S
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Posted on: 3/18/2011 1:32 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Template heaven!
I have mostly worked with ARF's but I think this would be useful for club projects. For example our club uses blue foam for making rc combat planes. A set of rugged templates would be very handy. Just my two cents. <!Session data>
Posted on: 2/2/2011 8:33 AM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Indoor RC combat with Clean Cut
Very interesting. Is there a website with the plans? What are they made of?
Posted on: 1/18/2011 9:12 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "RC Combat"
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RE: Baby classic pattern planes are here!
These planes sound really cool. A great way to learn sheeting and possibly use retracts. When do you expect to start shipping. I am looking forward to flight reports. Would a Fox 15 be good or a Magnum 25? What is your target engine?
Posted on: 11/24/2010 7:21 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: New DAGO-Red race glider available at Extreme RC
Is anyone going to be importing this into the US? <!Session data>
Posted on: 9/1/2010 2:02 PM by Author "houckj" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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