RE: Great Planes J3 Cub 40
I have had one for more than 12 years, work always got in the way, but now I am retired, so let the build commence
Posted on: 8/5/2012 7:58 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Amazing Aerial Videos
Ditto, could not view them
Posted on: 7/30/2012 3:48 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
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RE: Prism 7X upgrade to 2.4 ?
I have not flown it yet as it is I'm my Eclipse 7at the ment, but it does fit
Posted on: 7/20/2012 7:58 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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RE: 12v power supply question
True for that particular power supply, however, most that you can get at places like the ones sold by Batteries America ( http://www.batteriesamerica.com/power_supplies.htm) are switching supplies and can be connected to 110 or 220. And the one similar to the one pictured above does not require any changes, just plug it into which ever you use. I have two of these units that I have used in the USA and in the Middle East. They work just fine and provide plenty of current for my needs. John
Posted on: 3/16/2012 8:19 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Are the smaller HexTronic 5g servo's as perfect as the 9gram Hextronic?
Go to www.rcmodelreviews.com/mg995review.shtml and see what is said there. Tower looses on quality and performance John
Posted on: 3/15/2012 10:53 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Fly Fly F-100F Build (W/video)
Man, does that look sweet. I have never messed with foam airplanes, but now I am interested. John
Posted on: 3/15/2012 6:46 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Trouble with Hi-Tec Optic 6 Sport 2.4 Radio.....>>>
JIMF14D, sounds like he bought the basic system as I did. TX, 6 channel RX and nothing else. The TX comes with a 7.2 V pack, but there is no RX battery. I think he may have one servo that is stalled or other wise sucking a lot of juice. I run 5 servos on mine all the time with no problem (running of the ESC). Not sure what the current drain is on the Futaba 3003s. John
Posted on: 3/14/2012 4:33 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Trouble with Hi-Tec Optic 6 Sport 2.4 Radio.....>>>
Just as a quick check, try to disconnect your aileron servos one at a time and try it. The beeping may well be telemetry telling you the receiver battery is low, indicating a high current drain from at least one of your servos. I would try a higher capacity rx pack if they do the same with just one aileron servo attached. And as mentioned in an earlier post, if you can get an amp meter, check the current. Bet you it is very high with the "wing on" John
Posted on: 3/14/2012 12:53 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Electric power f/60 size classic pattern planes
I would suggest that you check with the Senior Pattern Association. They are running the old pattern planes with 90 4 strokes and running some rather large props. They are however running conventional gear, so the prop clearance may be somewhat better. http://www.seniorpattern.com/ John
Posted on: 3/11/2012 6:38 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Gens Ace imars charger problem??
I have never seen a wall adapter that will properly power a charger. The one below will provide more power than most chargers will ever need. It is inexpensive, runs on 110VAC or 220VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. I use one here in Abu Dhabi and charge multiple batteries at the same time. SUPER VALUE: AC-DC REGULATED POWER SUPPLY for ASTRO CHARGERS, etc: # JTPS28 $ 79.95 ea. BUY Output: Provides 13.8VDC, up to 28 Amps MAX, 25 Amps Continuous. Lightweight (4 lbs) & Compact (7" wide x 2.25" tall x 7.5" deep) Five-way binding posts for high current connection. Over-Voltage & Over-Current protection. QUIET Internal cooling fan w/ LED. AC line fuse built in. Has grounded, heavy-duty AC power cord in back. Front-mounted lighter socket for easy 12VDC adapter hookups. Input voltage: 85-135VAC & 170-260VAC ranges. VERSATILE ! EXCELLENT for almost ANY RC CHARGER that can run on 13.8VDC. List price $99.95 each. Your price in store $ 79.95 ea. BUY . http://www.batteriesamerica.com/newpage8.htm Look toward the bottom of the page. John
Posted on: 3/9/2012 8:19 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Silk application
It has been a lot of years since I used silk and dope, but as I remember it, we got it wet with water, layed it over the frame work, used dope to stick it down around the edges and when the water dried, it shrank up nice and tight, we never used heat to shrink it, it was not needed. Back in the 60s, we even mixed Amboid glue with the Aero Gloss clear dope for the stick it down coat. Caused it to stick very well. John
Posted on: 3/9/2012 7:54 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What is a Bridi Super Kaos kit worth?
I have seen them on ebay for over 200 bucks, and it probably cost about 80 bucks new. What they are worth is what someone is willing to pay for it. John
Posted on: 3/8/2012 12:56 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: What is a Bridi Super Kaos kit worth?
Build it, you will get more enjoyment from flying it than drinking all the beer you get from selling it. KAOS is a truly great airplane. John
Posted on: 3/8/2012 12:35 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy 60 Build
Is that a commercial wing jig, or did you build it yourself. I am in the market for a jig for when I start work on my Utter Kaos. thanks John
Posted on: 3/3/2012 6:23 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Hitec Eclipse 7 or Futaba 8J?
I would go for the Hitec Aurora 9 if you can afford it. I have flown both the Eclipse 7 and Prism 7 &7X for years. When I return to the states, I am going to convert the Eclipse 7 to 2.4. I have never lost an airplane to a Hitec radio. Fumble thumbs maybe, but never to the radio. John
Posted on: 3/1/2012 4:51 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Never tried charging Lipos, but have charged a lot of wall charger TX and RX batteries on a UPS, was a really needed item when I lived in Egypt. Worked like a champ. John
Posted on: 2/29/2012 5:59 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Optic 6 2.4 Sport question
Turned out that when my tx glitched last week, it dumped all the programing in it, including the low battery voltage setting. It had gone from the 4/5 cell battery to the custom and was set for 6.5 volts. Once I reset that, all worked fine. Now all I need to do is get confidence in the transmitter before I will use it again. Might just send it back for service since I am moving back to the USA in May. Thanks for the ideas guys, I appreciate it. John
Posted on: 2/26/2012 4:43 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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RE:
Most batteries charge well at 1C or in your case, 1.2A or 1200ma. I charge everything at that rate and have not damaged anything yet. I charge my 3350 3S cells at the field in about an hour at 1C. And since I carry 2 of them, I don't have to spend a lot of time waiting. JOhn
Posted on: 2/24/2012 5:43 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Optic 6 2.4 Sport question
Thanks Al Sounds like my problem will be in the battery area. Will did into it tomorrow morning and will let you know how I come out. John
Posted on: 2/23/2012 11:24 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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RE: Optic 6 2.4 Sport question
I would have thought so too, but it continues. And this has never happened before. I noted that I had a proper bind as everything else seems to work OK. But the beeping just keeps on going. That, I do not think is normal. Could be have something to do with the telemetry stuff (which I have never gotten into)? John
Posted on: 2/23/2012 5:12 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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Optic 6 2.4 Sport question
My Optic 6 2.4 tx appears normal when I turn it on, however, when the rx is turned on and I bind it to the tx, when the power is cycled off on both and they they are turned back on, the tx will make a series of 3 short beeps with and intervening silence. It seems to be working, but I would really like to know what this is indicating. Powering off the rx and leaving the tx on stops the beeps. Is it an indication of a rx problem, thought it did it on 3 different rx. Any help would be appreciated. I am returning to the US in May, and will hand carry it back if it must be returned for repair. John R Lingrel
Posted on: 2/23/2012 4:33 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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RE: Another ARF bashing thread?...Not really
The big difference between the older die cut kits and the newer laser cut ones are the lack of the smash cuts. Building a laser cut kit generally makes a straighter airplane. My preference, laser cut. I have had 2 ARFs, and they are the last that I will own. They flew well, but did not have the pride of being built by me. John
Posted on: 2/21/2012 12:36 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: middle stick
I flew a Middle Stick in Germany back in the late 70s. Wonderful little plane with an OS 40 on it. John
Posted on: 2/20/2012 4:43 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Hobbico Quick Field DC Charger MKII > Hobbico 12 Volt Charger
If that wall charger puts out a pulsating DC, I would not do it. There are several threads on here that show how to make a 12VDC supply from an old PC power supply. Inexpensive and probably a lot safer. John
Posted on: 2/19/2012 10:55 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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Optic 6 Sport error indication
Anyone have an idea what a rapid beeping and only seeing the model selected when you first turn on an OPTIC 6 Sport transmitter. John
Posted on: 2/11/2012 2:46 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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RE: Flying in Abu Dhabi
I get everything from Mail Order, usually from Tower Hobbies. I only fly electric, so fuel is not an issue. Aramex does a fair job of delivering stuff from the USA and England. John
Posted on: 1/21/2012 6:50 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Convert Optic 6 BACK to 72 Mhz
If it is an Optic 2.4 Sport, probably not, it does not use a module. John
Posted on: 1/21/2012 3:08 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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RE: Flying in Abu Dhabi
Look at post # 39 in this thread. There is a map to it. Where do you live in AD? Might be able to give you directions, also, in one of the posts on this thread, there are GPS coordinates to the field. I fly there most week ends, not the greatest, but it is an intersection, so we have two directions to take off and land. John
Posted on: 1/21/2012 12:45 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Shop Build
In 1995, I built a 10X16 shop in my back yard in Rio Rancho, NM. I actually picked up a 16 foot work bench from Intel and put it on the slab before the shed was built. I put in 25A electrical service with a breaker box in the shed. Before I could insulate or put up dry wall, I was transferred to Austin, TX. In about 6 months, I am going to retire to the shed, finish the interior and start working on the 35+ kits I have accumulated over the years for retirement, can't wait. Since I am in Abu Dhabi, I can't send pictures right now, but will when I get there. Plans are to put in heat and air conditioning, insulation and drywall, run the TV cable out from the house and have wireless internet available. Should only have to go to the house for dinner. Heaven!!! John
Posted on: 1/17/2012 10:17 PM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sterling Lancer 40 (FS-30) Plans?
Check on Ebay. There are a lot of kits that come up there, but watch the prices. Some of the older kits bring in gross amounts of money. John
Posted on: 10/30/2011 1:41 AM by Author "jlingrel" in the forum "Kit Building"
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