RE: Motivation
Try a SPAD...............They're cheap to build and fun to fly. It re-kindled my interest in RC.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 7:58 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9254808

RE: What is this
jaav: Dynathtrust 18 X 6
Posted on: 11/3/2009 6:37 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9224490

RE: What is this
Cut off anything that doesn't relate to flying. Do a search on "Teaching a weedwacker to fly". They give a step by step approach on converting a Ryobi 31 engine from weedwacker to flight.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 8:19 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design"
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RE: What is this
Looks like the USS with the 4" PVC fence post with the Ryobi 31 CC engine. Here's mine I made. Looks very similar. Flys like a trainer. I have added a smoke system to this setup. Uses a windshield washer pump to force a mixture of automatic transmission fluid-diesel to the muffler. pump is controlled by a micro-switch. Smoke is awesome looking in air !!! http://spadworld.net/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-234 [url=http://spadworld.net/gallery/albums/userpics/12346/Mvc-223f.jpg][img]http://spadworld.net/gallery/albums/userpics/12346/thumb_Mvc-223f.jpg[/img][/url]
Posted on: 10/30/2009 4:27 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9215655

RE: Online AMA aplication ?
Don't they have a reduced application rate for "New" members for the 1st year ? Thanks Erich F for the online application.
Posted on: 9/20/2009 7:19 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9109331

RE: Looking for 4
Yeah, the cheap $4.00 price makes me wonder about the quality of the spinner. I bought 2 of them, will keep you updated on them. Hobby People have all kinds of stuff.
Posted on: 9/20/2009 7:11 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9109326

Online AMA aplication ?
Have a friend that I recently soloed. He would like to join the AMA academy. Is there an online application ? Also if he joined at this time, would he have to pay the full years fee just for the remainder of this year, or should he wait until the beginning of the new year to join ? Did I see that new members fees were somewhere around $20. ? Thanks for the help. Cary
Posted on: 9/19/2009 7:30 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9108413

RE: Looking for 4
Found this from Hobby People. Not sure if it would hold up to a bigger engine, went ahead and ordered one just the same. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5300&Product_Name=Nylon_Spinner_4inch
Posted on: 9/19/2009 7:22 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9108395

Looking for 4" Spinner
Looking for a 4" spinner that won't break the bank. Everyting I've found in this size costs dearly. This is going on a O.S. BGX-3500, turning a 18 X 10 Dynathrust prop. Thanks
Posted on: 9/18/2009 8:57 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9106568

RE: GP F4U Corsair .40
I wish you could add retracts to this Corsair !!!!!
Posted on: 9/16/2009 12:08 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9100459

RE: GP F4U Corsair .40
Hey Drube, Welcome to the forums and the obsession !!!!!!! Not sure if this particular kit should be your first build ? Have you soloed ? This plane is not a trainer as well..... If belong to a club, get some help from the more experienced builders and flyers there. Don't want to see you get burned on this build. This plane would probably make a good 3rd or 4th build. Just some thoughts.
Posted on: 9/5/2009 3:11 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9071905

RE: GP F4U Corsair .40
Beautiful plane !!!!! You did a good job on this build. Thanks for the updates on the build.
Posted on: 9/3/2009 6:27 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9066368

RE: GP F4U Corsair .40
You're cheating !!!!!! You have to sand those ailerons to that shape with at least 5 different grades of sandpaper !!!!!
Posted on: 8/30/2009 6:08 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9057082

RE: Proving you're never too experienced to do something STUPID!
I set up all my planes on the same rate, both dual and regular rates so this won't happen. I just fly at what I call "high" rates all the time so there is not mix up on the switch and am not suprised if is the wrong way ?
Posted on: 8/28/2009 12:14 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9051940

RE: GP F4U Corsair .40
I'm using a 11 X 6 APC on mine, just because I had one or two. When breaks in fully will move up to a 11 X 7 ? Cary
Posted on: 8/25/2009 4:00 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9044203

RE: GP F4U Corsair .40
That thing should scream with a 55 AX up front !!!!! Not sure what 3 blade prop to use. Good luck with the build.
Posted on: 8/19/2009 8:48 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9027866

RE: Flycamone 2 Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1W4M4vAIZE Here's a link to one of the videos. Click on Cary 1728 to see additional videos. Cary
Posted on: 8/17/2009 9:01 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9022422

RE: Flycamone 2 Videos
O.K. Not sure what happened to the links.......Sorry if I offended anyone trying to open them, However by going to Cary1728-clicking on "my videos", a list of videos I have posted will come up. The videos posted on 7/17 were early segments of videos taken during a particular flight, when the camera would turn on and off (due to a faulty cord connecting the camera to the receiver) Since then, I have disconnected the cord and all videos are from take-off to landing without any interruptions. Did have some trouble early with the FCO2 camera, but am happy with it now. Resolution could be better, but you get what you pay for !!! On 60 minutes Sunday night, 8/16, they had a segment about the Govt's Predator (Unmanned RC surveillance airplane). Could be up 2.5 miles and record clear pictures back to the ground. NOW- That's what I need !!! I'm sure it is more expensive than $69.00 I paid for my camera !!!! Cary
Posted on: 8/17/2009 7:30 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9022286

RE: GP F4U Corsair .40
I'm a big fan of the Corsairs. They're one beautiful bird. I have top flite's Corsair 60 version. Keep us updated on your work. Like the pic's !!! Cary
Posted on: 8/16/2009 6:51 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9019852

RE: GP F4U Corsair .40
Looks Good !!! Keep up the good work.
Posted on: 8/15/2009 10:04 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9019237

RE: Wreck.. Some dirt in Engine, can carb be fixed?
I wouldn't put the rubber O-ring (found between the carb and engine) in nitro. They will swell and will and will be hard to put the carb. back on. Cary
Posted on: 8/8/2009 6:40 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8999339

RE: Flycamone2 updates ?
jaav: I too noticed the sound and video are out of sync. Will download the upgrades from their website. I believe I know which to download. Doesn't look too hard to do. Have had good luck wit the camera. Found the RX cable connecting the camera with the receiver was causing the the video to turn on and off while in flight. Possibly a bad connection or interference from the receiver. Anyway, I just manually turn the camera on and off at the camera instead of using the transmitter. Have been getting good videos lately. Cary
Posted on: 8/7/2009 11:14 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8998898

RE: Wreck.. Some dirt in Engine, can carb be fixed?
Doubt if Sig is going to pony up for a new engine. If so everyone is going to get in line to get new engines. At this point, I'd just buy a new engine and use the remaining engine for parts. I've done this before too. Spare parts can come in handy some time.
Posted on: 8/3/2009 8:22 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8987442

RE: SPAD Gyrocopter
Cool design... Any videos ?
Posted on: 7/30/2009 8:36 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8977421

RE: Flycamone2 accessories
COOL !!!! Thanks. Like the prices of the accessories there too !!! Cary
Posted on: 7/30/2009 6:03 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8977089

RE: External battery and Flycamone2 video
Plane Jim, You use your camera with the lens fixed into one position ? I like the option of being able to tilt the lens forward and down when in flight. I have since fixed the problem by attaching a micro servo to the bottom side of the battery and attaching to the lens. Works good, but still having videos stop and start. Found I can download to media player all segments and it will play the entire video continuosly. Thanks for the response Cary
Posted on: 7/29/2009 6:53 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8973033

External battery and Flycamone2 video
Please Help, Have purchased the 1000 mah battery that Flycamone2 sells for their camera. Hoping this will stop the "weak" internal battery from stopping and starting the video while in flight. Has anyone else tried this as a solution for this problem ? I feel I have too much invested in the camera to give up on it. Hoping the external battery will keep the videos going while in flight. Question I have is that when the battery pack is attached to the camera, how does the servo operated base plate attach to the camera to control the rotating lens function ? Can't see where or how it is going to attach. Hope I haven't lost this function. Seems like one problem after another with this camera !!! I am somewhat satisfied with the quality of video, could be better and could be worse. Get what you pay for. Thanks for any and all help on this issue. A picture would really be nice if you have the camera, battery pack, servo assisted base plate !!! Thanks Cary
Posted on: 7/27/2009 5:13 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8968402

RE: Which battery charger ?
Found this battery charger while reading the latest edition of MA. Charges battery packs from 100 mah to 4.0 mah. Anyone tried it ? Cost doesn't look too bad either. Won't break the bank. Downside is that it will charge only one battery pack at a time. Tell me what you think. Cary https://01836cd.netsolstores.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=349
Posted on: 7/25/2009 6:06 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8963314

RE: Which battery charger ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: kingmaruirc Tekin 112c are going cheap!!!!!!!!!! less than $50. WOW!!!![;)] [/quote] Who is selling this ? Does it charge multiple packs at variable rates ? Thanks Cary
Posted on: 7/24/2009 10:01 PM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8961592

RE: Flycamone2 accessories
Found a picture of one of the wires off their website and "made" one out of very small diameter music wire. Not a easy thing to make, but works !!!
Posted on: 7/21/2009 6:17 AM by Author "mustangman177" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8951182