RE: D3 Polk Pattern Classic 2010
For anyone needing to locate the field here are the GPS co ordinance to our front gate. 28.157392,-81.897218 Directions are: I-4 exit 38, go north on hwy 33 about 1/4 mile to Tomkow Rd. (first left). Go north on Tomkow Rd to the dead end and the gate is directly across the intersection. Thanks Larry
Posted on: 11/18/2009 11:21 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Chris, As Archie said get the bondable teflon sheathing part # T2070E-6 that is 6 ft or part # T2070E-B which is 10ft at 1.60 per foot. I had to do the same thing to a V2 and I think it was Pete C. that did this, but in the lower deck at the tube exits cut a hatch about 6" long so you can make sure you properly clue the rod sheathing in place. You will also make a latter support for the sheathing to be attached to from the exit through the fuse to the servo area. This is made with 1/4" sq balsa sticks. Glue the sheathing to sticks and every 4 to 5 inches wrap the stick and house with thread and CA that area. Make sure you test fit and and align everything before gluing to the fuse. Once things are correct with your deps and things work smoothly then reattach the lower deck piece. Below is the link to CST Sales. I hope this helps and I'm sure there are other methods that may work better but this was the best I know of and it works. http://www.cstsales.com/index.html Larry
Posted on: 11/15/2009 7:58 AM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D3 Polk Pattern Classic 2010
Bill, During this time of year we usually have north - south winds and they are usually mild. Bring your camper and I'm sure you all will have a ball. Larry
Posted on: 10/31/2009 8:02 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Cajun Nationals Crowley, LA. Oct 24 & 25
Mr. Doug AIN'T IT WONDERFUL [:D] Lawrence
Posted on: 10/29/2009 7:43 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Webra 145R problem
Daniel, Randy is right on. I ran one of these engines for a season and then sold the plane. It had some funky 3 bladed prop on it when I got the plane and then I switched to the 17x10 APC and this engine came alive. Throttle curve was not leanier but it was close. I could only get fuel with 18% synthetic oil and 15% nitro and I had no problems. I have one now that's almost new in the box with the Webra header and it runs like a champ (on my bench). Good luck with your rebuild and go with what Randy says. Larry
Posted on: 10/28/2009 6:14 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D3 Polk Pattern Classic 2010
Hey Steve, The host club here is the Propbusters Club of Lakeland, FL. I will post below the co ordinance to our gate at our field. Direction: I-4 exit 38 go north to first road on left. Turn left on Tomkow Rd and north to dead end. Gate is strait ahead accross intersection. It's very simple to find this place by just looking at Lakeland, FL on MSN or Google maps. You can see the field just north of the gate. 28.157506,-81.897218 Any other questions that you may have just post or send me a PM. Looking forward to coming to your contest at Miami in January Thanks Larry
Posted on: 10/27/2009 10:55 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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D3 Polk Pattern Classic 2010
A new season will here sooner than we think. We will have the Polk Pattern Classic this year February 13th and 14th here in Lakeland FL. Practice will be on Friday the 12th all day and anyone wanting to come earlier are more than welcome. This year hotels should not be a problem because we are not competing with any other major events in our area. We will be flying all the AMA classes and FAI and food will be on site Saturday and Sunday for lunch. There is plenty of room for camping so feel free to bring what you want, but make sure you bring water and electricity. I will also provide a special code to get in the gate. Hope everyone can come and see you soon. Larry [:D]
Posted on: 10/24/2009 9:21 AM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Hey thanks Arch but that covering job really has a lot to be desired. The scheme is good it's just the workmanship on that covering and yes we are going to fix that very soon. Larry
Posted on: 10/15/2009 10:30 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Mark, Fuse and rudder are paint and the wings and stab are covered. Larry
Posted on: 10/15/2009 7:33 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: 2009 Tangerine Poll
Well what about the last weekend in November the 28th and 29th. This would make more since for folks traveling in from out of state. Just a thought if the dates are available. Larry
Posted on: 10/13/2009 10:13 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D3 Champs... Jacksonville 09
Tony, You did a great job with the contest. Chris and I had lots of fun and it was good to see everyone again. I can't tell all the standings for the contest, but I can remember the District 3 standings. Sportsman: 1st Larry Loucks 2nd Tom Stennis 3rd Robet Campbell Intermediate: 1st Austin Wingo 2nd Victor Diez 3rd Larry Odom Advanced: 1st Gary Courtney 2nd Chris Odom 3rd Mike Wingo Masters: 1st John Fuqua 2nd Marcio Jorge 3rd Joe Walker FAI: 1st Jason Schulman 2nd Jim Woodward 3rd A C Glenn Thanks again Tony and the Gateway RC Club for hosting a great contest. Larry
Posted on: 9/28/2009 8:38 AM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: OS-120AX cookbook
Jason, is the engine mounted on a 90, inverted or what? I ran one in a showtime 90 with no problems of any kind. Run just standard 15% sport fuel in it and go to the #8 OS plug. I know we run the OS F plug in the 1.60's and the plug may not be the problem, but I alway ran the #8 and I know that works. I liked the APC 16x8 prop on mine the best I even tried the 17x6 with good results. Also take the baffle out of the muffler and it will let the engine breath better. I'm really suprised that you are having trouble with this engine, it's been one of the easiest to tune and very reliable. Chris and I are going to be practicing this week before Districts and you are welcome to bring to our field and we will figure it out. Just a thought. Larry
Posted on: 9/20/2009 5:42 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Silver Palm Pattern Contest: Miami, D3
Hey Jim, Chris and I plan on being there. Is it possible to bring a camper to your field for the duration on the contest? If you could Jim let me know. Larry
Posted on: 9/16/2009 10:27 AM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: 41st Annual Rocket City Pattern Contest Huntsville, AL
That's cool Jon, I just don't like stepping on anyone's toes and my post did sound terrible. I was trying to tease a little myself. Lawrence
Posted on: 9/15/2009 10:29 AM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: 41st Annual Rocket City Pattern Contest Huntsville, AL
I know I know Jon, and after I read my post again it sounded a little rough. Now I sure did not mean sound bad, but I would like Bryan to get back in there with us. I think he is great for the sport and for our district. And as always he runs a great contest. So I'm sorry if I offended anyone, and Bryan if I offended you I didn't mean to. I also need to correct my pilot count, there were 27 pilots. Jon as for the 3 new Black Magics, the V2 from you Jon the wings and stabs are ready for covering which I'm not doing and you know why. The fuse is close to being ready for glass now and in a couple of days it will be ready too. My other V2 is aways off still, but my VF3 is ready for glass now. Wings and stabs are finished so I'll have to do is paint and do the final setup. Jon you will see at leat 2 out of 3 by Tangerine and maybe the 3rd but I doubt that. Lawrence
Posted on: 9/15/2009 10:16 AM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: 41st Annual Rocket City Pattern Contest Huntsville, AL
Thanks again Bryan, you and Kathy did a wonderful job running this contest. Thanks to all the club memebers that also help to make it a great contest as usual. It was great getting to see everyone again and what a great trun out, 26 pilots. Chris and I always look forward coming to this contest and we'll be back next year for sure. Now I know you said where your roots are so I expect to see you at Tangerine in December and Lakeland in February. I know I have witnesses so stand behind your word. [:D] Lawrence
Posted on: 9/14/2009 5:43 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: 41st Annual Rocket City Pattern Contest Huntsville, AL
[sm=spinnyeyes.gif] short story version!
Posted on: 9/10/2009 9:07 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: 41st Annual Rocket City Pattern Contest Huntsville, AL
Hey thanks Arch, I'm really looking forward meeting you. I'm going to have my contest again next year and it's going to be in middle to late Feb. Maybe you can come fly with us and I know we would all have a great time. Larry
Posted on: 9/9/2009 11:47 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: O.S. 1.60 Cookbook Engine Issue
John, Are you running the extra pipe joint and two couplers? If you are not this is the reason the headers are breaking. The extra coupler allows more movement and keeps the header from breaking. Larry
Posted on: 8/3/2009 12:11 AM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Dean, Great job on your concours win and for bring home some wood. Keep up the good work. Larry
Posted on: 7/22/2009 11:40 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: USA AMA NSRCA Pattern Nats Muncie Indiana
Hey what about the intermediate group and how they are doing? Chris sent me the first two round on a different e-mail that I can't access from home to post up to everyone. Gary and Chris are real close just under 5 points and the 3rd place person was around 75 points down from there. Looks like Gary and Chris are going to be neck and neck for this contest. Good luck to every body, I wish one year I would be able to go. Life in the produce business, oh well. Larry
Posted on: 7/14/2009 11:37 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Venus II, OS 120AX, Perry pump, Help! Please!
Jim if anything the engine should be extremely rich with the pump in place. I know when I installed one on my OS 160 and the pump set to factory settings the engine was very rich. The carb on the two engines are almost the same and I believe they are, and my 160 ran great. Get the engine running again and set the high end first. Then start lowering the throttle slowly to find the transition point and see if the engine leans out or starts running rich when the carb is running on the low end needle. You may be able to find your problem there and can adjust for it. Also leave the glow driver on it until you get it close and then remove the driver and you may have to do a little fine tuning. I hope this helps. Larry
Posted on: 7/3/2009 6:21 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Well after a little phone conversation with Bill I would officially say he's whipped. I would have to think that he's got him a 55 gallon drum of kool-aid and he's working on it now. Bill glad you got it done and we all knew you would love it. Now start burning that fuel and get ready for the NATS. Great job Larry
Posted on: 6/25/2009 8:59 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: NEED HELP FOR TRAILER SETUP
Hey Victor, What kind of trailer do you have? I don't have any pictures but I have a cheap method of mounting my pattern planes inside on the walls of the trailer. My trailer is a 5x8 and I can get four 2 meter ships on the walls and all the support equipment and wings on the floor. I use some simple closet racks from Lowes or Home Depot, latex tubing and the pipe insulation for bungie cords, and last but not least a couple of swimming noodles to make pads that support the planes. We had that trailer in Ocala this year, shoot I could have showed it to you then. This rack system is very expensive, I may have spent 25.00 total on the whole set up and the great thing about it you can remove the rack arms and use the trailer for other things. Larry
Posted on: 6/22/2009 10:08 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Bill, I did an edit on the landing gear in my last post and put a link on there to Airborne Models. Check out the gear they have and I myself are going to order a set of those gear for the new guy down here I'm helping to put on a V2. Larry
Posted on: 6/22/2009 6:09 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Hey Bill, You have got that thing looking great. The landing gear, are those the Central Hobbies gear? Mike told me about some gear from the people that import the World Models Spot-On. You can get them strait or swept back and different degrees of the swept back part. They are about 50.00 dollars a set. http://www.airborne-models.com/index.asp Look below and you will see the airplane accessories and follow the prompts for landing gear. Look at PR8200143 this is the strait gear. Larry
Posted on: 6/20/2009 7:05 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Pattern Plane Progression
Neither the 'Focus 2 or the Sport come with adjustable stabs. The directions tell you what incidence to set the stabs, engine and the wings. The wings are the only thing adjustable in the Focus line. Larry
Posted on: 6/20/2009 3:27 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Pattern Plane Progression
Hey Joe, My son and I are both flying DS821's on ailerons and I do have a old focus using it for elevator too. These servo's are great in my opinion and I fly primarely Futaba. They are a carbonite geared servo so they don't wear like a metal geared servo and they are a little stronger than the nylon geared servos. At 6 volts they are at 88oz and a speed of .16. Don't be scared to use them and like Jon said you should use a servo on rudder that has more torque. Just my 2 cents. Larry
Posted on: 6/16/2009 9:31 AM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic v2 builder's thread! *Updated*
[quote]ORIGINAL: MHester Right after it starts raining monkeys? DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO it. -Mike [/quote] You must have forgot how far along these V2's are and I know this V3 is not too far from glass. One is from you and the other is from Tom Stennis that is built. Just a little minor fabrication and it will be ready for glass, paint and covering. So I'm cheating a little here. They all will have been flying and trimmed and ready for Huntsville. I'm going to use Chris's old stabs for my V3. They are about an once lighter and the hard points for the control arms are in the correct place for the deps system. The prototype stabs will be put up and saved for a later date, or if anyone needs them for dual servo setup. Now what's this raining monkeys crap. Just because it's starting to look like and jungle around here and a few banana trees has poped up doesn't mean anything. Lawrence Team Monkey Doody
Posted on: 6/14/2009 8:09 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: D3 Contest, Harvest, AL, June 20-21
Hey Jon, If BOPOD shows up it's either going to rain or blow like hell. Oh yes look out for the monkeys! Lawrence
Posted on: 6/14/2009 8:07 PM by Author "lodomjr" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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