Blitz RC Tornado
Bought this helo, took it out of the box, charged it, set it down, idled up to hover, damn thing went immediately to right damaging the tail boom, braking a blade. Replaced both items, told Bananna Hobbies and they said you need to bring it up to 5 feet to trim for hover. I said WHAT! Now that is crazy. Now I cannot get the Radio to talk to the reciever correctly and of course the instructions that come with the helo/radio are, well you know, not very understanding and of course Bananna Hobbies will not take it back to adjust for me. Does anyone out there have this helo and can help me get it set up properly? Thanks Rich O.
Posted on: 8/13/2012 8:34 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: CRRC-pro GP26R 26cc gas engine information thread.
Thank you, Rich O.
Posted on: 3/30/2011 9:26 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10432366

RE: CRRC-pro GP26R 26cc gas engine information thread.
Can someone tell me what the shaft thread size is for the crrc gp26r. thanks Rich O.
Posted on: 3/30/2011 7:01 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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H9 Taylor Craft ?
I have a H9 T-Craft that I received from my Uncle. It is a very nice plane. My question is, are the wing struts needed for flying? Also if someone has a instruction manual lying around I could use one. Please let me know something. Thanks, Rich O. Conneuat, Ohio
Posted on: 10/5/2008 8:31 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8021952

RE: goldberg Ultimate 10-300 plus Magnum .91, will it be ok?
Thanks for the info. I do not do 3D and as for knife edge loops, I can go without. I just like as put. Air Show aerobatics.
Posted on: 4/30/2008 1:36 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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goldberg Ultimate 10-300 plus Magnum .91, will it be ok?
I have a NIB Magnum .91 fours stroke. I want to put it in the Utimate 10-300 arf. Will it be enough power? I had a kit version back in the 80's with a Irvin 60 two stroke and it was pretty fast. I have read many forums and good things about the engine and I already know the plane is good, except the color could be of a different color. But still it is an awsome flyer. I will take advise. Thanks Rich O. Conneaut, Ohio
Posted on: 4/29/2008 7:54 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Extra 330 90-63" Build & Review
NitroDew, I to have this plane on my building table. I am satisfied with all parts of the plane. Stabilizer is a little loose in the slot, but should still be no problem gluing in. I have a new Magnum 91 four banger going up front. Also seen same plane with a nice electric motor in it. Guy says its awsome in the air. Looking foward to reading more of you build. Thanks Rich O. Conneaut Ohio
Posted on: 4/16/2008 8:08 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
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RE: Toledo Show pics
dan4466, What time of day did you take the pictures. Every year I have gone it has been wall to wall folks. Looks like hardley anybuddy at the show in your pictures. Pictures are great. I missed out this year do to work. Maybe next year. Rich O. Conneaut, Ohio
Posted on: 4/10/2008 7:57 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Pitts S2 Smoke Muffler
great. good luck obie1
Posted on: 5/23/2007 2:25 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: New 81" GP Super Chipmunk
Was just looking back at some post and came across the website for the virtual cockpits. http://www.wrightrc.com/index.html
Posted on: 3/30/2007 10:51 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5642486

RE: New 81" GP Super Chipmunk
Hello guys, I have the Chipmunk on the way. Been reading some good posts here. I am going to use the Fuji 24 in the nose. This engine should help with the extra weight that is called for to balance the plane. I know it will be plenty of power for the plane and of course a cost savings with fuel. I am going to put in one of the virtual cockpits. I am not sure of the website right this minute but they have one already made for the Chipmunk. It should make the plane look pretty neat and its only $34. I will post some pictures of my project once I get it going. Rich O.
Posted on: 3/30/2007 10:32 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5642399

RE: DUCTED FAN JETS
Thanks Greg, this definitley helps me out. Most jets I have been looking at are either turbins or in the .91 range. Rich O.
Posted on: 3/16/2007 5:53 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5568945

RE: DUCTED FAN JETS
Hello guys, I have just purchased a K&B .82 ducted fan engine and I am looking for advise for what type of jet and fan unit this engine would be good for. I am new to ducted fan jets but not to flying. I would appreciate any and all thoughts to help me. Thanks Rich O.
Posted on: 3/16/2007 1:22 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Carl Goldberg -- PITTS S12 MONSTER
Hello fella's, I have ordered my MPitts and it should be here on 3/14. I have been reading this thread and sucking up all the knowledge that you guys have with this plane. I am putting in the Saito 180 GK. I will post some pictures once I get into putting it together. I plane on putting servo's in the tail section and the normal 4 in the wings. I have purchased a remote glow plug hook up, and a radial engine insert. Hopefully will not be cutting on cowling to much, only for rocker covers and exhaust.
Posted on: 3/13/2007 11:37 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Hello Saito Club, I just received a Saito 180 GK. I want to know some suggestions on a plane for it. I would like bipe or mono aerobatic planes. Please no war planes or regular flyers. Help me out. (Would the 180 pull the Great Planes Ultimate ARF?) Thanks Rich O.
Posted on: 2/28/2007 5:56 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5490032

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Boy did they, they kick there own butt to the losers locker room. How pathetic they looked. I think to much hype over the last 52 day lay off. Maybe if the game was played before the Bowl games things might have been a little different. Florida sure looked good. They have some great players. Rich O.
Posted on: 1/9/2007 3:47 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
more pictures.
Posted on: 1/9/2007 12:43 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5235108

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Here are some pictures of my modifications. You can see how exhaust exits out the bottom. I haven't put anything on the exhaust yet to make sure it won't come off. Also in pictures I have put 1/4-20 blind nuts in wings and then use thumb screws to tighten up to fuselage. Works great. You can see I also put some Goldberg snaps on bottoms of wing and fuselage to hold the back ends together. I am still doing other things and will post some more pictures when I get there. Rich O.
Posted on: 1/9/2007 12:38 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5235079

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
hi guys. I am building my Bobcat and doing some mods to it also. I will post some pictures. As for the exhaust I have the blue silicone tubing coming from the exhaust port and going through the left side of the fuselage and exiting out the bottom of the plane. It is a pretty neat set up. Its only about 3.5 inches long and will not effect the performance at all. I would do it now but I gotta watch Ohio kick some butt. Rich O.
Posted on: 1/8/2007 8:34 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Yes I guess your right. If the .61 doesn't satisfy me I will go the .91. I do have the need for speed as a couple guys in a classic movie once said. Obie1
Posted on: 12/22/2006 7:09 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Try http://raidentech.com/bojet5051arf.html. Their website shows they still have in stock. I ordered mine two week ago and received it in 4 days. I am putting a Tower .61 with APC 11x7 pusher. Should be nice flyer. Also using a Hayes whip antenna. I will post some pictures after x-mas of my project. Rich O.
Posted on: 12/22/2006 1:38 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Great Planes 1/4 scale Gene Soucy Extra 300S
Hey les40, Kiss my A**. I don't see any pictures of your plane here. What are you the perfect RC guy.
Posted on: 12/20/2006 6:05 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5138537

RE: Great Planes 1/4 scale Gene Soucy Extra 300S
Hello guys, I have installed a BCMA 2.4 gas. It fits into the cowling very nicely and looks good. This engine should fly this plane with authority and do very nice in the aerobatic realm of thngs. I have uploaded a couple pictures. Without batteries the plane weighed in at 12lbs. It is brand new along with the engine. I will be listing it again for sale after x-mas if anybody might be interested in her. Rich O.
Posted on: 12/15/2006 2:34 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes 1/4 scale Gene Soucy Extra 300S
You have your engine mounte side ways with the needle valve on the top. There should be a hole in the needle valve itself with a set screw. Match up a templete with engine needle valve, Cowling off. Tape it in position. Put cowling back on and mark location. Make hole with dremel or drill bit. Dremel recommended. Wa La, now just ad 4/40 rod (Ithink thats the size) to needle valve long enough to exit out the hole and long enough to bend an L shape on end so you can adjust, tighten set screw and your done. See the picture of my extra below. Look just behind the prop. Rich O.
Posted on: 10/21/2006 5:23 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes 1/4 scale Gene Soucy Extra 300S
of it. And you have to check out my pilot. Now he is cool. Rich O. Conneaut, Ohio aka-rcu---obie1
Posted on: 10/4/2006 5:13 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes 1/4 scale Gene Soucy Extra 300S
I have just about completed my GS 1/4. I am still not sure what to put up front this time. The last one I had (which can be seen in my gallery) had a ST2300 which pulled it around nicely. I am no 3Der so straight aerobatics is for me. I want to go gas but which engine for the plane. I had a Fuji 32 but thought it to be to heavey. What do you think about a Zenoah G26? Please give me your thoughts. Thanks Rich O. Conneaut, Ohio
Posted on: 10/1/2006 11:48 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes 1/4 scale Gene Soucy Extra 300S
Captnem, The Futaba 3010's are ok, but with the large rudder this plane has you might want something with more torque. I used the Tower Hobbies TS 70 which has quite a bit of torque. if you use a 6v instead of 4.8v you will get more torque. Again I did not do any 3D with mine. I sold the plane awhile ago to a doctor in Mich. Somebody should have kicked me because it was such a nice plane I bought another. But again now that I have seen the DP SuperCub and I have a nice gasser thats what I want to do. If you go to my profiles you can see a picture of it. Check out my pilot. Rich O. Conneaut, Ohio
Posted on: 9/8/2006 6:35 AM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes 1/4 scale Gene Soucy Extra 300S
captnem, Hi, I see you spent the extra bucks at Tower vs buying mine. Thats ok, I probably would have done the same thing. As my post reads above, I did have the Extra with a ST 23OO and the 6exa. You will have to buy a servo reverser as the radio doesn't support the dual elevator feature. There not that expensive anyways. The 6exa works just fine, the plane flew great. I am not into 3D but it does everything else you ask it. Only reason I am selling mine now is I think the Fuji 32 I have is just not the right gasser for it and I don't want to buy another, I like the fuji, its a nice engine. I am looking at buying the Dave Patrick Super Cub, now thats a nice plane. Problem is he wants $599. Lot of money. And like mama says, gotta sell to want to buy. Good luck with you GP GS. By the way, are you a Captain somewhere?, I am Captain at a medium security prison. Rich O. Conneaut, Ohio
Posted on: 9/7/2006 1:53 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes 1/4 scale Gene Soucy Extra 300S
Hi Guys, not sure if I asked this question before. I have the GP GS nib and a nib fuji 32b. What do you think. I have had this plane before with a ST 2300 and it flew nice. I do not do 3D so just flying basic aerobatics is all I do. I have read some threads and no one mentions using a fuji 32. Would a Evolutoin 35 with bissson mufller be better? It only weighs a few ounces different. Please help me out. Thanks Rich O.
Posted on: 9/3/2006 8:56 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4706225

GP 1/4 EXTRA 300S (Gene Saucy) ????
Hello, I have just purchased the Gene Saucy Extra from Tower, (second one). First one had super tiger 2300 which flew it well. Now I want to put a Fuji 32 B. QUESTION-- will this engine be adequate? I also have a NIB Saito 150. I would prefer the gas over glow due to fuel cost. Can anyone give me some advise. Thanks. Rich O. Conneaut, Ohio
Posted on: 8/2/2006 9:25 PM by Author "obie1" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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