RE: MAN reports on Airtronics SD-10G 2.4Ghz radio system
Thanks TM, Can't wait to get my hand on one. I've been holding off updating my JR to 2.4 and with all the features packed inyo this baby it should be great for pattern. maustin
Posted on: 5/17/2009 9:47 AM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: MAN reports on Airtronics SD-10G 2.4Ghz radio system
Can any of the Airtronics team that are testing the radio tell us what the tranny feels like in your hands? I have the 8 channel 2.4 and it feels like a plastic toy but I knew that going in, but for 200.00 it's a heck of a sport radio with a solid link even in the Az heat we deal with. Thanks, maustin
Posted on: 5/15/2009 9:12 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8772472

RE: JR X9303 trim lever throw values
for trim adj. Just my guess !!! maustin
Posted on: 8/25/2008 10:03 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7885941

RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz*
Follow this: 1. Turn on transmiter 2. While holding the bind button on the rec - turn rec on - light will blink slowly - let go now.... 3. While rec is blinking slowly - press bind key on trans. It ( the rec) will flash fast and then go solid. 4. Your done
Posted on: 8/23/2008 12:04 AM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Radio features best suited for pattern flying
!!!!! maustin
Posted on: 8/19/2008 8:48 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7864442

RE: Focus II?
Here's yet another approach with a YS160 in a Focus II, Hyde "A" mount with homemade nose ring attached to 2 Dave Brown arrow shafts. Light, rigid and simple to make. maustin
Posted on: 8/17/2008 2:13 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz*
material objects. Will hopefully test fly this weekend. maustin
Posted on: 7/9/2008 8:39 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7712999

RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz*
I've been flying mine pretty steady for about a month also. The antenna swivel moment is still fairly tight when moving into the stowed position. I've taken the back off my tranny to tighten spring tension on the sticks but did not notice if the antenna can be tightened or not. It's easy to remove the back and antenna module, might be worth a look see. maustin
Posted on: 7/7/2008 11:06 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7705496

RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz*
Bob, I have a 120 size pattern plane I am flying with a JR Y harness & amplifier with my new Airtronics 2.4... Absolutely solid as a rock. maustin
Posted on: 7/6/2008 2:00 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Gell Cell heats up and blows wall wart charger
Scrapped it is !!! New battery on order plus I'm am looking at battery tender to go with it. Seems like that would be the ticket for these batteries lasting a while with low maint. maustin
Posted on: 7/5/2008 9:55 AM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7696153

Gell Cell heats up and blows wall wart charger
I have a 2 yrs old gell, 7Amp starter battery that recently heated up and fried the wall wart charger. I've used this setup for years and all of a sudden this happens. I take out my backup wall wart from days gone by and it proceeds to do the same thing. What's going on here? The battery reads slightly over 13 volts but all of a sudden burns up chargers. Any ideas? Thanks, maustin
Posted on: 7/3/2008 11:21 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: YS 160DZ Fuel Consumption
. Just my 2 cents. maustin
Posted on: 6/23/2008 10:14 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "YS Engines Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7653478

RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz*
Thanks Mike, I'll give that a try. Makes sense because I could not see any way to easily detach that attenna. Thanks for the help !! Mike
Posted on: 5/30/2008 8:59 AM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7558976

RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz*
Ken, Sorry my bad with the question. I meant to ask how do you remove the antenna? Thanks, Mike
Posted on: 5/29/2008 10:14 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7557687

RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz*
Just rec'd my Airtronics 8 ch 2.4 and find I need to tighten the stick springs to my liking. Took out the 8 screw holding the back on now need to remove the antenna. The instr don't really say how to do this and I hate pulling/twisting stuff without knowing. Anyone done this and care to share the secret of properly removing the antenna? Thanks, Mike
Posted on: 5/29/2008 9:59 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7557613

RE: Pentathlon Kit Build
I agree - like the new profile !! Nice weight too, should handle wind nicely. maustin
Posted on: 1/1/2008 2:23 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6836933

RE: Pentathlon Kit Build
Hi Mark, What your target weight on this plane with the OS140 ? I assume you will go with a painted fuse and film on wings and stab. maustin [8D]
Posted on: 1/1/2008 11:10 AM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6836052

RE: Flat and level workstation build thread
Hey Robert, Nice setup !! I like the cabinet storage, that will be handy for keeping everything at arms reach. I've been working on a fuse jig myself. A knockoff of Pete Cosky's design. I'll send you a pic when it's done. Hope to get me a BM V3 ordered around Christmas. Should be a fun build. maustin
Posted on: 11/16/2007 7:04 AM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6631933

RE: 12Z software update
Bax, I've been wanting to upgrade my pattern radio to a 12z but have held off since I fly JR now. So, with shift select I can fly my spcm 649 JR receivers with this tranny??? maustin
Posted on: 10/13/2007 10:05 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6486953

RE: 8103 Flight Mode for Dual Rates
Thanks Danny, Sounds like it's time to upgrade. maustin
Posted on: 9/27/2007 9:43 AM by Author "maustin" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6419983

8103 Flight Mode for Dual Rates
Danny, I'm sure this question is somewhere in here but can't find the specific answer. Can a 8103 have a high dual rate for ele and ail setup on the 3 position flap switch or will I need to upgrade to a 9303 for that function? I'd like to have one switch for snap throws that's easy to access. Thanks, Mike
Posted on: 9/26/2007 10:18 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: DR Jekyll 2 RTF
Robert, Sounds like a plan. Email or PM me when your're going to SVF and I'll make sure and be there. Mike
Posted on: 9/25/2007 9:42 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: DR Jekyll 2 RTF
Robert, Good to hear your flight went well. I would expect nothing less with Troy assisting. I fly mostly on Sunday afternoons at Sun Valley field and on occation at Superstition in Mesa. Look forward to meeting you at a contest one day. Lancaster is a possibility if I can swing a Friday off before. It's about a 6hr drive from my end of town. I flew Intermediate last year and have been practicing Advanced this summer. Still need lots of polish though!! I'm currenly flying a FocusII with YS160DZ and JR radio. Next project hopefully will be a Black Magic v3. I really enjoy the building -- takes me back to my roots,ie" pre ARF days. Ha Mike Austin
Posted on: 9/25/2007 9:27 AM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: DR Jekyll 2 RTF
Robbidos, Did you fly your Jekyll yesterday? What field do you fly at in Phoenix? MAustin
Posted on: 9/24/2007 9:55 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6409917

RE: Pentathlon Kit Build
Hey Mark, I like the carbon fiber strip on the stab, never seen that done but I bet it adds lots of strenth. Keep on building - I'm watching !! [:D] maustin
Posted on: 9/3/2007 3:27 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Xtremelink
Gentleman, I have been doing like a lot of folks, reviewing, studing and reading till my eyes hurt on 2.4. Has anyone had experience with carbon type fuses using XPS? I have a Aeroslave pattern plane that is a carbon/mat/fiberglass material fuse and with my 8103 72 mgh pcm I always run my antanea out the bottom to avoid interference. Will XPS have a problem with this? Thanks, maustin
Posted on: 8/29/2007 9:37 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: YS160DZ Fuel Draw Problem
I too have had trouble with fuel draw on the 1st run of the day on my 160. Tried Troy's method this weekend and it started quicker than my OS 140. maustin
Posted on: 8/28/2007 11:26 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "YS Engines Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6300880

RE: post some pictures of your pattern plane!!
. What a sweet combo. MAustin
Posted on: 7/7/2007 9:47 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: post some pictures of your pattern plane!!
Braza, Very nice Symphony !! Did you do anything special to keep the weight down? maustin
Posted on: 7/5/2007 10:40 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6075803

RE: Wow
KGSS28, I owned the Webra that was commented on in this post several years ago. Horizon told me the Webra pump was a problem due to inconsistencies in quality control. That's why some ran good while others made you pull your hair. I have learned from flying with an expert engine man here in Phoenix always run a 1oz header tank on all pumped engines. This takes some of the load off the pump and makes for a more consistent run down to the last oz of fuel. I have incorp this into my latest OS140 setup and I can tell the difference in the way the engine performs. The engine seems to strain less probably because the fuel is pulled from the header tank 3 inches from the carb instead of 12 inches from the CG location. This would be a easy thing to try vrs tinkering with the pump settings. I've been there and done that on a Webra and ended up solving nothing. Good luck and remember - make small adjustments at a time if you mess with the pump. Webra's are very intollerant of heat so make sure your cowling provides excellent airflow. M Austin
Posted on: 5/30/2007 11:19 PM by Author "maustin" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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