RE: [Awaiting Approval]
I switched from futaba to Airtronics also.....my sd10 has been flawless on reception in 30-100 cc gassers, never a hiccup. only drawback is when slaving a aux channel to a aileron/elevator or rudder, it will not work at over 100% travel. being i fly 3d i like to max everything. its the only flaw i have found.
Posted on: 8/12/2012 7:19 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Monokote....Never Again
I see it as just being the end user.....MK works great for me but i cant cover with ultracote to save my hide. It's covering techniques and habits that make one seem better than the other to the person covering. The are both good products. They just apply differently.
Posted on: 4/14/2012 4:52 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: So what will YOU do with your mega millions winnings
think i would save it to give to my grandkids.... way we are printin money i figure it otta almost be enuff to keep em livin lower middle class.
Posted on: 3/31/2012 7:23 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Let's hear what you have for the 1:1 real car??
the sleeper /work truck is a old 95 dodge diesel , 67/71/14 turbo wasted at 55 pounds, lazer cut d/v's, 4000 rpm governor kit 420 hp injectors head studs and fire ringed 5" exhaust billet input and out put shafts, B-D valve body triple disc converter. bunch of other stuff....the list goes on and on. never had it on the rollers so i dont have a real hp/torque rating. It will light em up at 60 mph just mashin the go pedal tho. The toy is a 82 elky 385 stroker (went.040 instead of .030 overbore) thm 350 reverse valve body manual shift trans. 3.73 gears only got one run and they threw me off the track cause no roll cage. it ran a 11.385 @ 118.66 mph and i had smoked em bad hittin 3rd. got my rump chewed by the track official when i pulled back in. (I told him i'd be happy with a high 12 when he asked how fast i thought it was.) http://s910.photobucket.com/albums/ac309/JohnBer_album/?action=view&current=383assembly119.mp4 vid of the motor right after cam break in. [image]http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac309/JohnBer_album/78ELKY032.jpg[/image] [image]http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac309/JohnBer_album/383assembly130.jpg[/image] [image]http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac309/JohnBer_album/gauges016.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 3/31/2012 7:17 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Regulation passed the House
Quote: SEC. 336. SPECIAL RULE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT. (a) In General.Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into Federal Aviation Administration plans and policies, including this subtitle, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft, or an aircraft being developed as a model aircraft, if (1) the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use; (2) the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a [b][u]nationwide community-based organization[/u];[/b] (3) the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization; (4) the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; and (5) when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport) with prior notice of the operation (model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within 5 miles of an airport should establish a mutually-agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport)). (b) Statutory Construction.Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Administrator to pursue enforcement action against persons operating model aircraft who endanger the safety of the national airspace system. (c) Model Aircraft Defined.In this section, the term ``model aircraft'' means an unmanned aircraft that is (1) capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere; (2) flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and (3) flown for hobby or recreational purposes. dunno looks to me like ama just got themselves a mandatory sign up if people wanna fly their models. Being they are the only "nationwide community-based organization" I am not sure some fancy pants lwyer like is gonna get this shot down....AMA charges dues. does this not give them a monopoly? I am not anti AMA before ya start in on that.....just seeing a huge hole here.
Posted on: 2/5/2012 8:00 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Model airplanes over NYC bad idea.
hmmmm 1-800-hooters sounds pretty good! as far as this thread goes..... what to say......., i know, JUST DROP IT nothin wrong with that vid! only problem is a bunch of old hens thinkin there is a problem. you know.... kinda like club meetings. If it aint a issue we sure as hell can make it one! type of mentality.
Posted on: 2/2/2012 5:36 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: working age of Ni-Mh
you must mean c/[u].[/u]10 &[u].[/u]20 which is about what a factory wall wart puts out. Even on a 700 mah pack.... my charger will not put out 14 amps....which is a c20 charge for it. nimh usuallly .4c max On ,my 2500 mah tx pack (aa batts) i charge it at .4 amps. If I try to charge any faster i get a false peak. And they do get warm when right at the end of the charge. I charge my 2300 mah A123's at 4.6 amps.
Posted on: 2/1/2012 8:37 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Model airplanes over NYC bad idea.
[quote]ORIGINAL: H5487 So, then, are you guys saying that it is okay with you that three fellow modelers (AMA members at that) broke the law in a very public way during a time when the FAA has small UAVs (including our model airplanes) under the microscope? Are you saying that their thumbing their noses at the FAA is nothing for the rest of us to be upset about? How can you not care? Harvey [/quote] Pretty much..... get over it. nothin was wrong there.
Posted on: 2/1/2012 5:51 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Model airplanes over NYC bad idea.
I doubt very much the "AMA pilots" thought it was illegal. It was a permitted photo shoot for a movie/series whatever the heck that show is, trailer video. As thepamster said, this is making much ado about nothing. As far as "AMA pilots" go.... I see quite a few that should be in another hobby. AMA membership does not make a competent flyer. I bet 85% get AMA only because they have to due to club policies. What makes a "AMA pilot" so great? training? LOL proficiency? double LOL. You can see my satire here and it is intended, These are toy airplane we build and fly for FUN. If ya wanna spread sour grapes and we are all doomed stuff.... go ahead. FAA is not after our hobby. They are after control of commercial uas systems, not our toy airplanes, but if we make a big enuff stink about every little thing WE see. I am sure they will be happy to oblige. Now i got this off my chest....im gettin back to the Katana build. fuse cross braces should be dry.
Posted on: 2/1/2012 5:25 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: working age of Ni-Mh
I pulled this off Red's battery clinic.... it has alsways served me well: Q: How do I know if my pack is fully charged? * Temperature is the key.. always, always, always! IF THE PACK AIN'T WARM AT THE END OF THE CHARGE ROUTINE, IT AIN'T CHARGED! Note I said 'warm'. Not HOT! Hot is NEVER GOOD at the end of the charge routine.. but warm is OK. If using a temp probe, set it for 10 degrees above AMBIENT. If it's a peak controlled charger and the charger shuts down before the pack is slightly warm to the touch.. IT AIN'T FULLY CHARGED. If it's a timer controlled charger and at the end of the charge period the pack is not warm.. it's NOT fully charged yet! By far and away the biggest reason for low capacity numbers is undercharging.. if you have a 5 gallon pail with only 3 gallons in it, your only gonna get 3 gallons out of it. Engage your brain.. check temperature at the end of the charge routine! * here is the link. http://www.hangtimes.com/rcbattery_faq.html
Posted on: 2/1/2012 4:01 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Model airplanes over NYC bad idea.
lol depron and maybe 600 watts of power.....had permission and was overseen. I am having a hard time finding out what is wrong? OH! I know!....it's not flying season....guys got too much time on their hands. Get a grip fella's
Posted on: 2/1/2012 3:39 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: working age of Ni-Mh
I run em a max of 2 years....that being said i got away from em except for ignition batteries this year. new batt technologies are impressive. Correct me if i am wrong but I was told when a nimh batt hits full charge it will be warm, if it is not it is not fully charged. Always used that for a method to see if it false peaked on me.
Posted on: 2/1/2012 3:19 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Teir Membership, should safer groups pay less than higher risk groups?
I don't believe my thoughts are skewed at all. I am not anti ama..... I do think the ama is focusing all funds but what is needed to keep the membership believing it is acting in their interest , after that is settled the rest goes to muncie. Do not have much choice in the deal. need it to fly so it is what it is. as far as monuments.... what is the museum....it is a monument to the AMA's version of what modeling is. I am done here.
Posted on: 1/25/2012 3:33 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Teir Membership, should safer groups pay less than higher risk groups?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Silent-AV8R Thank you. I think I now have a pretty god idea of where you are coming from. I'm curious. Have you ever actually been to Muncie? Monuments? Really? [/quote] I have not been and prolly never will be. same to be said for the majority of members. It's nice to know we built that fancy club tho huh?
Posted on: 1/25/2012 2:18 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: 50cc MX2 Green - Global
if you are proficient with the yak the the MX2 should be fine.
Posted on: 1/25/2012 1:19 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Receiver batteries??
just take some silicon and use it to cover the back of the switch to support the wires. it will be fine, the problem was the wires breaking right at the end of the solder. (cheap wire i guess) I have one on the edge and it has worked great all season. for the extra few ounces, go with the sub c, the aa cells only belong on the ignition in that bird. the plane wont notice the added weight. [image]http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac309/JohnBer_album/planes/edge022.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 1/25/2012 1:14 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Teir Membership, should safer groups pay less than higher risk groups?
what defines a "safer group" circle fliers? electric? or a club that has not reported a accident for a set amount of time. too many holes and it would never be fair. guys that fly 3d need to pay twice as much? warbird drivers are gonna git hit too. oh, then while yer at it dont forget requiring a physical with eye test. sheesh, just pay the 58 bucks and fly.
Posted on: 1/24/2012 8:07 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: sd-10g 2 servos per aileron surface c-mix does not work right past 100% throw
or turn the expo off on the master channel and run equal curv on it.
Posted on: 1/20/2012 12:13 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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RE: First Run Help / DLE 30 V2
one thing i did forget to mention, clamp ALL the fuel line connections, tygon swells and gets loose. this includes inside the tank...no fun having a clunk fall off.
Posted on: 1/20/2012 6:34 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: First Run Help / DLE 30 V2
on the 2 or 3 line tank, No, its a matter of choice, i just like to keep em simple as possible. I have use both setups and either works great. About restraining the plane...... I didn't mention that and it is ULTRA important. The prop will eat ya if it gets any chance at all.
Posted on: 1/20/2012 6:16 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: First Run Help / DLE 30 V2
medium tygon for fuel line.....no silicon, it melts. 2 line tank, put a t on the clunk to motor line, run the extra line out the side of the fuse. fill and drain from there. use a fuel dot to plug the filler line and seat in the fuse. need a gas rated tank stopper too plastic ends on throttle control separate ign and radio wiring. toss the supplied plug for your motor, go get a NGK cm6 plug. gap at .024 set the needles to factory spec and fire it off. DO NOT tune it rich for break in.... this aint a glow motor set high end to best rpm without sagging, then set low speed for transition. if it is slow idling down richen the low just a hair. 19/8 or 10 prop is my suggestion but you can go with a 20/6 if you want to slow the plane down some more. (plus it pulls like mule) get it running stable and break it in in the air. cools much better. Mine does not like a fresh off the charger 4.8 batt, gets a high speed pop. I just cycle off 100 mAH and it does not do it anymore....dunno why but it seems to be common. most of all have fun with yer new motor!
Posted on: 1/19/2012 1:46 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: sd-10g 2 servos per aileron surface c-mix does not work right past 100% throw
wow cap.....that's one way of thinking about it .... i guess.....dont forget to tell us how ya really feel. when i bought the radio i also bought quite a few extra receivers. I am in pretty deep right now to just sell at a loss and buy something else. I cant speak for par, but i really like this radio and want it to work... I also think they will make it work for us 3D guys, there is one heck of a market for it if they get this ironed out. I think they try to give us what we need also....for all types of flyers. If i had known of this before buying it I don't know if i would have still got it and just bought the gizmos to make it work or moved on. I really cant say. I think the whole deal here is just surprise and disappointment it does not do it. What really surprises me is this radio has been out this long and this is just discovered.
Posted on: 1/19/2012 11:15 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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RE: sd-10g 2 servos per aileron surface c-mix does not work right past 100% throw
gotta watch those dangerous pdf files! Thank you Mike for the quick and courteous response . hopefully some sort of cure can be found for the basic issue tho, mixing power is excellent, you can do most anything. just the mixes needs to be able to run the full amount of servo travel for 3D stuff. we needs sails to blow around. i have tried both and i can actually do better just renaming the channels I need the same as the master and playing with the linkage. y cables are not a acceptable option for me couple 4-5 amp servos on a 3-4 amp plug, i have learned to deal with that on single servos as i have to use extensions with the stupid light duty plugs anyhow. (still don't like it) ......... i was really hoping to avoid a section board, reverser or match box. It also kills any chance of using the delay function to help match the servos. The main reason for me selecting this radio was these options and now i find they don't work for my app. Anyhow!, my rant is done, just hoping for a update!
Posted on: 1/18/2012 3:16 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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RE: sd-10g 2 servos per aileron surface c-mix does not work right past 100% throw
please dont think i am being ornery, I sure don't mean to be. I'm just trying to figure out how to make this work properly. John
Posted on: 1/18/2012 8:37 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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RE: sd-10g 2 servos per aileron surface c-mix does not work right past 100% throw
Parpar posted the pdf. on another site and i got it from there. In post 35 i quoted from the pdf. this setup still necessitates the use of a reverser or matchbox on the rudder and elevator. all it cures is the ailerons at the cost of dual elevator and rudder channels. It still requires the purchase of "gizmos" (spendy gizmos at that" to make it work for this application. using a y cable I cannot believe is even in there. what we need is a "patch" (a better word escapes me right now) that allows the c-mix slave to go to 150% travel. I am not worried about getting power into the rx as i am setting up duals. so i have open channels to supply power. here is the last para: NOTE: All of the above Mixer values are trial values. Fine-tune and set up servo centers, throws, reversing and EPA’s as required. Engine Throttle is controlled by the Motor channel. Set Low Throttle to read L 50% as a trial value so the Throttle advances normally.... Throttle Trim is controlled by VR7. Engine Kill is controlled by Switch 32. [b][u]Dual Elevator (CH 01), and Dual Rudder (CH 04) servos are obtained using a “Y� harness[/u].[/b] End Point Adjustments as well as Servo Reversing will affect both of the Elevator servos as well as both Rudder servos... If one servo needs to be reversed, it can be done using the EMS Servo Reverser from Electronic Model Systems
Posted on: 1/18/2012 8:14 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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RE: Any thoughts about these servos for Gas planes?
for what it is worth... My nickle in the pot. Besides im snowed in and got nuthin better to do. At least use a metal gear servos on the ele.... strip the ele servo and yer done. I would use mg on everything. its a 10 pound missile looking for a reason to rekit itself Battery: the AA cells may not put out the amperage required. if you draw too hard on it voltage will drop and a "brownout" will ensue. If you have a capable charger look into the life or a123 batts of the same mAh rating. (A123 is just a quality brand of life technology) If you dont have the charger go for the larger Nimh cell 4/5 A? cant remember i went li- on everything but ignition a few years back. The larger cell has a lower internal resistance and will keep the voltage up under a heavier load. biggest deal on the servos is to buy a decent one, metal gear for ele minimum and to meet or exceed the manuf. spec. for the plane. (red the online manual...didnt see specs.) Throttle servo, dont run cheap there....they take alot of vibration. get a decent servo for it. I use metal gear on all mine. a 625mg works well, pretty fast and fairly strong. I would use 625's on it all. they are still strong enuff at 6v and quicker. same price tho, thats up to you and am sure i will git nailed for telling you to use to weak of a servo. another servo to look at is the hd9150, digital around 200 oz.in. torque. and about 2 cents more than a 645. have over 100 flights on my 30 cc ulti with em and they have worked as advertised without a hitch. The 1501 is good servo also it has more torque, but is analog and does not center as well. Friend is running them on a 90" edge with a g-62. been solid for him all season. probably 75 flights they run about 23 bucks bought state side, 13 if ya order offshore.
Posted on: 1/18/2012 7:07 AM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: sd-10g 2 servos per aileron surface c-mix does not work right past 100% throw
I am not an a super hurry for it either. i would like to see it in a update to airplane programming tho. Using what we have in ACRO and fight the linkage is the better option right now.
Posted on: 1/17/2012 6:53 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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RE: sd-10g 2 servos per aileron surface c-mix does not work right past 100% throw
"End Point Adjustments as well as Servo Reversing will affect both of the Elevator servos as well as both Rudder servos... If one servo needs to be reversed, it can be done using the EMS Servo Reverser from Electronic Model Systems 800-845-8978." Great effort for such a short lead time..... but we are back to reverse rs or matchbox type units..... its still not linking channels together to max deflection Maybe i am to fussy, also on ch assign, I could not get A1 to show up on ch 9
Posted on: 1/17/2012 6:27 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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RE: sd-10g 2 servos per aileron surface c-mix does not work right past 100% throw
To be honest, even now i would buy it again, I 'm just disappointed that this issue exists.
Posted on: 1/17/2012 3:20 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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RE: sd-10g 2 servos per aileron surface c-mix does not work right past 100% throw
AirTroniX
Posted on: 1/17/2012 2:28 PM by Author "nute12" in the forum "Airtronics Support Forum"
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