RE: SUPER JET SOUTH 2012
The locals with Sprint say they get ok coverage at the field. [quote]ORIGINAL: meps Does Nextel or Sprint cell phones work at this facility. It seems like the field is located in a remote area. Steve [/quote]
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:51 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: SUPER JET SOUTH 2012
Just returned from the Fly for Tots event where George and Todd rolled out the mobile store. I think everyone will be impressed with their operation. They had everything I was shopping for from turbine oil to some esoteric festo fittings. It will be nice going to events, knowing Dreamworks will have your back if you need something to keep your plane operating. They will be at SJS and won't be hard to find with that mile long trailer. [quote]ORIGINAL: George Can I bring my own accommodations?[;)][:D]
Posted on: 9/15/2012 5:09 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: SUPER JET SOUTH 2012
Check our interactive google map here for info on hotels restaurants etc. Rusty is correct that the Best Western is almost sold out. The other hotels in Peachtree City are not much further and restaurants are closer to them. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=217012474245409317556.0004be0a6546975a56bb4&msa=0
Posted on: 8/25/2012 5:27 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: A heads up/JR DSM upgrade
From the Spektrum Flight Log instruction sheet: [b]Guidelines for DSM2[/b] • An antenna fade represents a loss of a bit of information on that specific antenna. Typically, it’s normal to have as many as 50 to 100 antenna fades during a flight. • A frame loss represents simultaneous antenna fades on all attached receivers. If the RF link is performing optimally, frame losses per flight should be less than 20. • A hold occurs when 45 consecutive frame losses occur. This takes about one second. If a hold occurs during flight, it’s important to re-evaluate the system, move the antenna to a different location and/or check to make sure the transmitter and receivers are all working correctly. [b]Guidelines for DSMX[/b] • Holds—Holds are unacceptable. If a hold occurs, please investigate and correct the issue before next flight. • Frames—<100- In conventional models during a 10 minute flight, frames should typically be less than 100 on all receivers. • Fades—Use Fades for comparison only. All attached receivers should have similar Fades. If not, investigate poorly performing receivers (location, antenna orientation, etc) and correct. [b]Operational Differences between DSM2™ and DSMX® receivers while using the Flight Log:[/b] DSMX is frequency agile while DSM2 finds two quiet channels and remains on those channels. Consequently, because DSMX operates on quiet and noisy channels, it’s common to have more Antenna Fades and Frame Losses than when using DSM2 in busy 2.4GHz environments.
Posted on: 7/23/2012 11:30 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: A heads up/JR DSM upgrade
As you noted, you were operating in DSM2 mode when you bound your DSM2 only TX to the DSMX RX. The high fade counts on one satellite in this case would be a concern. Maybe check the extension wire and the integrity of the antenna wires, or move the satellite if these check ok. In DSMX mode the fade counts are higher because of the frequency hopping scheme, taking away that part of the data logger functionality. [quote]ORIGINAL: Kelly W Good post Pete. If I upgrade, good to know this up front... Hey Guys, a quick question... When I set up a friend's jet, he had a DSM-X powersafe receiver and we bound it to my DSM-2 (not yet upgraded) 12X. Obviously it was running in DSM2 mode, but the faded count was ridiculous on one remote, even with my transmitter 6 ft away or so. I suppose this could have been covered in a thread elsewhere, but I haven't seen a definitive answer and a few have told me about similar experiences. Anyone understand why this issue occurs? I've been told by some that the fade count should just be ignored now, which is quite disappointing as it was a great health monitor for the R/C system. I've never experience a hold or failsafe, so the fade count was a really valuable number to watch in flight but particularly in a range test. Based on that I've stayed with DSM-2 for the time being, and just picked up a few powersafe 12ch spectrum receivers since the DSM-2 version is on a blowout safe. ([link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/dsm2-12-channel-powersafe-receiver-air-SPMAR12100]LINK[/link]) Kelly [/quote]
Posted on: 7/23/2012 8:56 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
Great event as we can expect from this group. Everyone involved went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The venue could not be better and even when the wind kicked up to 10-15 and a direct cross, the runway was wide enough to encourage everyone to keep flying. See you guys in mid September at Fly for Tots.
Posted on: 5/28/2012 11:19 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: First in Flight pics
Jerry Caudle built and painted for Top Gun a few years ago. I just spruced it up a little. Great flying plane btw. [quote]ORIGINAL: CraigG [quote]ORIGINAL: dubd Thanks for posting pics! Any idea who makes the yellow f-86? [/quote] It's a BVM 80'' Sabre. Joe Rafalowski built and painted it. [/quote]
Posted on: 5/25/2012 4:20 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Spektrum/JR CF receivers?
From spektrum flight log instruction sheet. Guidelines for DSMX • Holds—Holds are unacceptable. If a hold occurs, please investigate and correct the issue before next flight. • Frames—<100- In conventional models during a 10 minute flight, frames should typically be less than 100 on all receivers. • Fades—Use Fades for comparison only. All attached receivers should have similar Fades. If not, investigate poorly performing receivers (location, antenna orientation, etc) and correct. I will normally see 999 fades on one or two receivers in the Ultra using DSMX. However, I am comfortable with this as frame losses are usually in the zero to 10 range.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 7:48 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Spektrum/JR CF receivers?
With DSMX, fades are no longer valid indicators of good or bad receiver placement. This is due to the addition of frequency hopping to the DSM architecture. If you have moved from DSM and are seeing higher frame losses using the same receiver placement, you could benefit using a carbon "satellite" or two to place the antennas further from carbon or metal components. I did this with a Powerbox Royal Spektrum setup in my flite metaled BVM F-100. Although it is a DSM system I saw very high fade numbers and higher than normal frame losses. Replacing two of the original receivers with the carbon receivers and placing the antennas outside the fuse, brought frame losses to more acceptable levels.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 7:41 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
Since we're showing off our awesome rides... The Georgia Jets boys are packed and leaving today!
Posted on: 5/14/2012 6:11 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
Georgia will be attending in force this year. Word has gotten out that this event shouldn't be missed. [quote]ORIGINAL: RC Larry-RCU We'll be posting an updated list of hotel info this year as a couple more have been built. Theyre even closer than those of last year! Joe Rafalowski and Gene Paremba are working on something VERY important to guys like me. A detailed list of Eat'n establishments! ;) There are so many to choose from they felt if best to provide you a list to look over while at the field. That way you guys can spend more time flying, and less time driving around reading signs! They'll have all that info included with the pilots registration packets. [/quote] We are trying to find good local restaurants as the chains get tiresome. If anyone wants to let us know of any hidden gems send me a PM. ...... And no Larry, Snoopy's hot dog stand doesn't count as a hidden gem.
Posted on: 3/10/2012 9:32 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Super Jet South
Thanks for the photos Robert. The NC boys ripped it up all weekend, as expected. And even got to take a little Georgia red clay home with them. I promise Georgia Jets will be there at FIF next May, even if I have to kidnap them.
Posted on: 9/27/2011 5:16 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Super Jet South
[quote]ORIGINAL: AnthonyW Congrats to Larry lewis on the Best Scale Performance Hardware. You earned it Larry. Just think what you could do with a Scale prop plane. [/quote] Larry does bend the sticks pretty good and knows how to present the Cougar in a very scale manner. Maybe a trip to Top Gun is in his future?
Posted on: 9/27/2011 5:05 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: *** Pensacola Jets 2011 *** (maybe)
Ga Jets would support. Well, at least two of us....
Posted on: 7/24/2011 5:53 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: NCs FIRST IN FLIGHT Jet Rally
This event has everything going for it. Good date, great venue, backing from the airport management and the city of Wilson, and organizers that really want everyone to enjoy the fly in. I know Larry and Mike put in a lot of time dating back to last year to improve the layout and think all will agree that it worked well this year. With over 90 registered participants, this has grown into the premier jet event on the east coast in only 2 years. I'll be back and should have no problem convincing the Georgia goobers to attend next year. I also want to thank Jet Central and Eric for receiving the Award of Excellence, and especially what goes with the Award, namely free use of any Jet Central turbine for a year. The Mammoth will be motivating the Ultra Bandit beginning this weekend!
Posted on: 5/31/2011 7:58 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JR 3421 alternatives??
You might want to look at the new JR 3711 HV. A direct replacement for the 3421 with a higher torque rating.
Posted on: 10/1/2010 10:44 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: (ROLL CALL)SUPER JET SOUTH 2010
All roads lead to Gay this weekend. Mike P. doesn't hate little children any more. He wishes he could have made FFT. He just forgot. You can't poke at the CD 2 days before an event. Larry just caused the NC boys to need a golf cart. It's going to be a long walk from your tent to the runway.
Posted on: 9/21/2010 6:57 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: (ROLL CALL)SUPER JET SOUTH 2010
Great Larry, bring the Sendero. We need to get rid of them pesky Elephants. They tend to make a mess on the runway and your Falcon wouldn't fare too well if it hit a pile.
Posted on: 9/8/2010 6:18 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: (ROLL CALL)SUPER JET SOUTH 2010
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mike Pascoe Hey David, Maybe we should consider letting the General pull the trigger on that thing. You know in the spirit of something new each time he comes.....[:D] [/quote]
Posted on: 9/8/2010 4:51 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Upgrades at the GA Jets field
[quote]I've noticed that some of my GA friends that have been busting my ba!!$ about the snow that we have in PA, have become jealous. Look how they've upgraded the club field. [/quote] The rantings of a snowbound lunatic
Posted on: 2/12/2010 6:52 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Habu in UK!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: schroedm Anyone know how to set the ESC back to factory presets?? Any ideas? Mark [/quote] ESC instructions here: [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Support.aspx?ProdId=EFLA1060]ESC support[/link] Includes a product bulletin
Posted on: 1/18/2010 12:54 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2010 Jet Events (USA)
February 12-14 - Desert Jet Storm - Phoenix, AZ - www.speedworldrcf.com March - Tucson Jet Rally - Tucson, AZ - http://www.tucsonwarbirds.com/ March - FL Jets http://www.franktiano.com/FljetsFrameset.htm Mar 25-28th- California Jets - Buttonwillow/Bakersfield, CA - www.ca-jets.com April -may Mississippi Afterburner May - Central Texas Jet Rally - Austin, TX - http://www.austinrc.org/ May 21-23 – Jets over Colorado- Ft. Collins, CO - http://www.loveairrc.org June 3-6 Bluegrass Jet Jam in Bowling Green, KY. www.skymacrc.com June Central Plains Jet Rally Wellington Airport Http://www.clearviewfield.com/ June Missouri Valley Jet Scramble - Tecumseh Airport, Tecumseh Ne June Gateway Jet Rally" St Louis R/C Flying Association www.Gateway-Jets.com June Mt. Pleasant, Texas Jet Rally www.mtpleasantrc.com June 20-27 Jets over the heartland jet meet -http://winamacaeromodelers.com/whats_new.html June Early Edition of OC-Turbo Fest Titusville Airport Titusville, PA July 4-11 Jets Over Kentucky Week email: lewisthegeneral@hotmail.com July Capitol Jets 2009 www.capitoljets.com July23-25th - Cincinnati Jets - Middletown, OH July Liberty Bell Jet Rally http://www.libertybelljetrally.com/index.cfm?fuse=information Aug Michigan Jets Charity Jet Fly - Grosse Ile Municipal Airport, MI - Aug 19-22 Minnesota Jet Rally - Rushford Municipal Airport, MN –Dave Dennison 507 421 8037 Aug New England Jet Rally http://groups.msn.com/barnstormers/ Aug Windy city jets. Fox valley aero club. St Charles, Illinois. 847-254-6475 Aug 21-22 - NightHawks Jet Rally, North Jackson, Ohio (Youngstown area) http://nighthawksrc.com/Home_Page.html Aug - Jets Over Whibdey - Whidbey Island, Wa - Al Watson at 425-746-9519 or Bob Brusa at 360-874-1517 Sept 3rd - 6th D.O.G.S Show Dayton, OH http://www.dogsairshow.com/ Sept 4-7 or 8, 2010"JET WORLD MASTERS QUALIFIER" for the 2011 USA Team: @ Litchfield, Illinois Municipal Airport Sept 8 or 9-12, 2010"ROUTE 66 JETS" @ Litchfield, Illinois Municipal Airport Sept 9-12 Waco Greater SW Jet Rally www.hotmacrc.org Larry Garrett 254-717-7929garrettlarryd@aol.com ; Bob Covish 512-680-2509bcovish@sbcglobal.net Sept EJets - Columbus, OH Sept 23-26 Super Jets South, Atlanta, Ga October - Fall Edition of OC-Turbo Fest Titusville Airport Titusville, PA November - Sin City Jets - Las Vegas, NV - http://www.sincityjets.com November Florida International Jet Rally - Lake Wales, Florida - http://www.floridajetflyers.com/ TBD Illini Super Jets
Posted on: 12/4/2009 1:14 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Super Jet South UPDATE!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jeff Foley Uhhhh....I think there should be TWO Super Jet South events each year. Maybe one in the spring and one in the fall. Can I get a ''2nd''? Seriously......think about it......You Gerogia Jet guys don't really need a life outside of modeling, just hold events for us so that we can fly at that site more than once a year. I KNOW Joe is up for it.....right Joe?? [/quote] Sure Jeff, but why shoot so low? How about a monthly SJS event? Maybe every week? (now getting rid of knives, razor blades, belts, ropes etc.)
Posted on: 10/5/2009 10:00 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Super Jet South UPDATE!
Boli wanted someone to mention that the pilot did a very nice job flying the Cougar. His actual quote was "landing like a butterfly with sore feet." [:)]
Posted on: 9/29/2009 10:36 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Super Jet South UPDATE!
[quote]ORIGINAL: lukeymarine Hi Mike ,had the best time ,want to thank u and guys on a great effort on looking for my STORMCAT .PS Will be there next year LUKEY.[8D][8D][8D] [/quote] Lukey, we will continue to look for your plane. We have a few members who plant planes in the woods on a regular basis and make frequent visits to search. No doubt someone will find yours.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 1:56 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Super Jet South UPDATE!
All Interstate roads are now open in Atlanta. All roads around the field and hotels are open. So far 25 registered and flying.
Posted on: 9/24/2009 7:04 AM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Super Jet South UPDATE!
Also, I-20 is shut down west of Atlanta. If you are coming on I-20 from Alabama, jump off on 27 south and then 16 east at Carrollton. 16 then runs into Ga 85 at Senoia. I'll update when 20 opens up.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 12:34 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Super Jet South UPDATE!
Tell Bob that he is welcome to park the trailer. Someone will be on site all day. PM sent. The number at the field is. 706-538-1878
Posted on: 9/22/2009 12:23 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: GA Jets
We have had less than 2 inches of rain at the field over the last 4 days. The event is still on.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 10:10 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Flying Aero/Nifghthaks Jet/Warbird Rally
I'm in. What time on Friday for set up?
Posted on: 8/19/2009 8:52 PM by Author "joeraf" in the forum "RC Jets"
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