RE: Western NY, Pine Hill Jet Rally, May 25-26, 2013
Pat and I will plan on being there with our trailer in tow. Looking forward to what should be a great event. Pete, will be glad to see you again.
Posted on: 5/15/2013 6:59 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: ???? who makes this
[quote]so did you take the whole rear duct out of the jet or just add a lexan piece in between the fan unit and where the duct goes into the fuse [/quote] I removed the origional glass duct to save weight and installed my own lexan duct. I am going to change the fan this winter to one of the Dynamax conversion possibilities out there. MIght talk to TAM about that as well as research my own setup. I am not happy with the power of the 100mm fan.
Posted on: 9/17/2012 9:15 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Maine Jet Rally
Heading up to Maine on Monday morning. Couple days at the campground, some sight seeing, some Lobstah and then Wed over to the airport. Modellbau couldn't get my Tornado out to me because of the hurricane, so now it is still me an my ol Rookie. See yall there.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 3:22 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: How to flat spot pins
There are a couple of good techniques. After you mark the correct alignment on the shaft for the flat spot, use a dremal with a sanding drum and create a flat spot as close as possible to the set screw location and the desired shaft alignment. If it a bit off, just tilt the drum in the spot, in the appropriate direction to get the toe in you desire. Make sure that you rotate the shaft as you are tightening the set screw to make sure of the alignment. It helps to have a carbide sanding drum as well. I used to just use a cutting wheel, but the drum makes a u shaped slot that prevents the gear from falling out if the set screw loosens up and it doesn't have to be as deep.
Posted on: 8/22/2012 1:03 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Farview Summer Afterburner Rollcall!
Hey, what is this 40% stuff ? We drowned on Wednesday night last year... Weather.com says 10-20% most of the weekend. The wind is your friend, right ? LOL See yall there.
Posted on: 7/31/2012 11:54 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
[quote]Was having the same problem. Make sure your steering cables aren't too tight. It needs just a bit of slop and the nose gear will lock down everytime. Also make sure the change for the best an reliable electric retracts in the world retract sits flat on the rails if it rocks it will bind when the Home page of the leading discount RC screw distributor for model builders. screws are tightened down. [/quote] Thanks for all of your input, I have the spring air gear that was origionally sent and I thought that I had the steering cables loose enough. No problems locking down when sitting inverted. I changed the retract unit now to another that was on my Kangaroo origionally. It has a stronger spring and a different lock down bar. I also made sure that the steering cables are looser now as well. Will see how it works next weekend, but if I can't get it to stay down, then I guess I'll have to switch to fully pneumatic retracts. I had both versions of the Rookie but never setup the canards for braking. Now, wish I had. I have a buddy that does that and it does make a big difference. Loved the canards for flying though.
Posted on: 7/27/2012 6:46 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
I really hate to add to what was already stated, but I set my CG by distance as per the manual and the plane flies like a dream. My stalls just mush. Having flown the Kangaroo and Rookie series, it feels wierd to have to land with some power until touchdown. I am really enjoying flying this plane even though I am far beyond a "trainer" jet. One question though. Has anyone had any troubles getting their nose gear to lock down ? Mine gets held backwards in an unlocked position because of air pressure. Even in a well flared landing, sometimes it still is not locked at touchdown. I have changed the nose retract to a heavier duty spring air, but have not flown it yet. Any thoughts ?
Posted on: 7/24/2012 2:23 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: ???? who makes this
Here is my Panthere. Finally figured out how to upload (I think)
Posted on: 7/24/2012 2:09 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: ???? who makes this

Posted on: 7/23/2012 4:12 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: ???? who makes this
That is one nice Panthere. Love the way mine flies. Both as DF and now as EDF. I am using a CG point of 7" back from the lower lip of the inlet or 12 1/2 " forward of the trailing edge of the wing. You inlet lip might be a bit different, so the measurement from the TE is probably better. As Art said, I am using a TAM100 with a home made exhaust duct out of Lexan. I like the thrust, but the jet lacks vertical. I can perform an immelman, but not a loop. Flying on 10 cells and 11 doesn't seem to make any difference. I have been considering changing to one of the dynamax conversions sometime in the future to get a bit more thrust. Let me know how you make out with yours. Doug
Posted on: 7/23/2012 4:09 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Farview Summer Afterburner Rollcall!
I have my fingers crossed. I plan on coming, but depends on getting a replacement axle on my trailer ! It bent for the second time and the manufacturer refuses to consider it warranteed. JERKS. So looking for one a bit heavier and hope my dealer can get one installed before next Wednesday....... Hope to see YALL there, eh ?
Posted on: 7/23/2012 12:47 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Plum Island Jet Rally June 15th-17th
I will try to.... Jim really needs that new awning cover.... [:D] I told Lennie (Max) that you would probably win most smoke as long as you can enter the fire pit.
Posted on: 6/12/2012 4:01 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Plum Island Jet Rally June 15th-17th
Wow, Mike. You must have a great connection upstairs. The weather forcast couldn't be better. Even the wind forcast doesn't look bad. Looks like it will be a great weekend ! Can't wait. See you Thursday afternoon.
Posted on: 6/12/2012 3:02 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Roll Call: Plum Island Jet Rally 15-17 June 2012 Newburyport MA
Hey Mike - plan on me coming and camping as last year. Can't wait.
Posted on: 6/3/2012 2:12 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Plum Island date
Hey DON, guess what. There is no grass to worry about on the beach ! It is a bit of a walk, but might be worth it ? [:D]
Posted on: 4/11/2012 7:27 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Horizon Hobby 2012 Air Meet
I for one always make a point of attending the Maine Jet Rally and with the plans for this year, it sounds like a major, don't miss event. (as has been said). I might just have to get a second foamy to go head to head with Jim ! Hopefully, Ray, you will have a nice spot for RV's to hang out, but Don, I think that it would be nicer to have Jim's RV between me and the fire pit ! [:D]
Posted on: 3/24/2012 9:41 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Modellbau HURRICANE
Henry - are you going to eventually come out with a new model sport jet that wouild be something like a Flash but fly well on a P60 (or 17 Pound Turbine) ?
Posted on: 2/17/2012 10:45 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Plum Island Jet Rally
MAN, can't wait. Should have my Tornado hoppin and rollin by then. Mike, how are you making out with that new jet of your's ? Did you give it a name yet ? Hope our Canadian friends can make it there too. Doug Ives
Posted on: 2/11/2012 7:45 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: June 1 to 3 - Sherbrooke - Qc - Canada - First Jet Rally
Robin, I will chime in with Frank on the date. I planned to go down to Liberty Bell, that same weekend, as well since we gave Mike some teasing about having his rally this year. He didn't hold it last year for personal reasons and was trying to decide if it was worth carrying on with it. I was really hoping that you would keep your late June date that you had origionally announced and since I only live down in the capital district of New York, I was looking forward to attending your jet rally. I know that it is tough to pick an open date for the northeast that isn't in conflict with some other event some of us regularly attend. Keep us informed if you do decide to change it. Doug
Posted on: 1/27/2012 12:18 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: If Napierville, Qc, Canada - Jet Rally ?
Kind of tough asking for the poll, you need to know where people live before deciding what the vote is worth ? I was wondering about camping on site. Is there going to be a restriction about that ? I know of four of five other people that might come and camp at the flying site. The assumption of course that it would be dry camping.
Posted on: 11/20/2011 11:09 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Roll call Hamburg Pa .... Pic's wanted...
At least you don't have to worry about burning a big round spot in the grass with a hot start......[:D]
Posted on: 10/30/2011 8:09 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jets Rally Site - Your opinion please
Looks really promising for us in the Albany NY area . Looks like a great site. Try to stay clear of Penn dates and NE dates and you should get pretty good attendance from us "North East" US guys. Plattsburgh is only about a two hour drive for me and this is not much further north. I look forward to you announcing your date.
Posted on: 10/20/2011 3:20 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Roll call Hamburg Pa .... Pic's wanted...
Is it possible to get Kero down there nearby the field ? I have about 5 gal, but hoping to burn all that and maybe more ?
Posted on: 10/3/2011 6:58 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Roll call Hamburg Pa .... Pic's wanted...
We will be pulling in sometime Wednesday afternoon if everything goes right. Try to save a spot for you Jim. Look forward to the event and the company. See you all then. Bri - hope you bring along the Dominic Device......[:D]
Posted on: 10/2/2011 8:02 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Maine Jet Rally
Hey DON, I will be arriving this afternoon as well. Ray never got back to me to confirm Thursday arrival, so not sure if we will get in or not. Both Jim and I will be there though, even if we are camping in the parking lot. I am going to call Ray on the way to find out what is going on. If we are inside, then one of us will be the gatekeeper. Not sure which one will be the keymaster though [;)]
Posted on: 9/8/2011 5:41 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Maine Jet Rally
Looking forward to it ! Camping out as usual and going to enjoy the fun. Phil ! Your alive !
Posted on: 9/4/2011 6:15 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: ** New England Jet Rally** Kero Starts Burnin' August 19-21
You all know that I am going to be there ! Planning on arrival with camper sometime mid afternoon Thursday. Pat and I both are looking forward to the action and the BBQ dinner. Try to keep my Rookie in one piece this year.....
Posted on: 8/12/2011 12:22 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Roll call, Great American Jet Rally Hamburg Pa
Can't wait. Plan on coming down there Thursday with the camper.
Posted on: 7/27/2011 4:15 PM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: A Loss in the Jet Community
Mike, again, all of our deepest sympathies from Pat and I. We are deeply saddened for your loss. I know that I missed the last couple of LBJR because of timing of other events, but I always looked forward to seeing and talking with Cindy when I was there. A wonderful lady and enjoyable person. She will be missed.
Posted on: 7/10/2011 4:23 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Plum Island Jet Rally
Pat and I are heading out with the camper Thursday afternoon, as soon as I can get away from work.
Posted on: 6/13/2011 8:05 AM by Author "ivesdo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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