RE: My friend and I want to build a first kit together
Flapssmaps !!! Only sissies use flaps!!!!!! hehehe
Posted on: 11/20/2009 9:54 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: My friend and I want to build a first kit together
Go with the "Chippy" !! They are an easy build & fly extremely well. On landing it will have to come in a little "hot" compared to the 4*. Mine has lasted me going on 3 yrs. ( It must be an easy plane to fly) hahaha
Posted on: 11/20/2009 9:19 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What Made You Quit Flying Helis
We had a guy at our field that would bring his heli out & for an hour he would tinker with it to get it going. Then would "fly it" ( up & downup & down.") Usually something would break & it would crash ( it wouldn't be a hard crash") cause he wouldn't get over 10ft high !! It would be a couple of weeks (waiting on parts). Then he would do it all over again. Just didn't seem like fun to me !!!! Different strokes for different folks , I guess.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 4:58 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: What Made You Quit Flying Helis
Expense is a big thing. However, to me, the "BIG REASON" I would never ever even attempt to fly one of those things is safety !!!!! When you see one of your best pilots in your club "loose his heli" & watch it go into the adjacent cornfield @ 5ft & "detassel the corn for about 20ft. It looked like a person just went in there with a machetee & cut it down !!! It wasn't his fault, he would ALWAYS double check everything. Scince then, when a heli comes to the field, I leave !!!! They are extremely dangerous!!!!!!
Posted on: 11/18/2009 8:43 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: First crash - need help
Hi Scratchie ! You oughta think about going to a "60" size. They are much easier to see & they will be easier to fly ! sounds like you're on the right path with your plane. Like Hugger said, the hydra-lock is caused by too much fuel in the firing chamber. One thing to remember though. When it happens & you remove the glow plug & use the starter to turn over the engine.- Don't have your face over the engine, you will get a face full of nasty tasting fuel. Don't ask how I know !!!! good luck
Posted on: 11/16/2009 7:17 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: EPOXY, A STICKY QUESTION
Yes. & It has more time to bond!!!!
Posted on: 11/14/2009 12:21 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Flyboy Models
ggraham500 is totally right. "most of the Chinese" ARFs are not the best made planes; however, I've had a couple of them & they fly great! The instructions suck !! Always, always go through all glue joints you can see & "reglue" or "reinforce". Most of the hardware for them are not of the "quality" needed for extreme flying that some guys do. For the everyday flier like myself, I have found the hardware to be suffeceint. (spelling) for my type of flying. In short, I think we get what we pay for !!!!
Posted on: 11/13/2009 7:36 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Carl Goldberg extra 300 engine
If you are "very new" to building & flying WHY are you even thinking of tangleing with an Extra with no less a gas engine??????? If you had experience in flying you would know the answers to your questions. When learning this hobby, the BIGGEST favor you can do yourself is keep it simple & reasonably priced. You see there is a "learning curve" that will take it's share of equipment. If the equipment is simple to repair & reasonably priced,it makes it a lot easier to stay in the hobby !!! Good Luck
Posted on: 11/13/2009 7:29 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 1 st low wing
"Squily"?? That's a new word to me. What is "squily"?
Posted on: 11/4/2009 8:55 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: J-3 fuselages
I've got an alternater for a truck & you can have it. But it might be the wrong color !!! hehehehe
Posted on: 11/4/2009 8:42 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: 1 st low wing
OK. On the Sig Somethin Extra. I'm going to build one this winter. Any threads on one ? I'm wanting to find out what bashes guys have done.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 4:36 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Fuse mod questions ?
I would think, as long as you keep the incedence the same & everything" lined up",you would be OK. My question is, "why"? I think by making the fus longer,wouldn't you be making the plane manuever even slower? I'm no expert, just my thoughts !!
Posted on: 11/2/2009 9:12 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 1 st low wing
I've had both the 40 & 60 4*s. You're right, the 4*s tend to "float" on landing. I didn't do it when I built the "40", but did on the "60". I put in an extra hinge on the ailerons. I flew it a few times with the "full wing". I then cut off one bay of the wing on each side. The "floating" on landing was gone !!! It also,increased the "roll rate" substantially. That was the best mod I could've ever done !
Posted on: 11/2/2009 9:07 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: When to retire a plane
My planes never make it to "retirement" !!! I think as my planes get "long in the tooth", I tend not to "concentrate" as I should & end up doing something stupid. However, I do enjoy flying them while I have them. Year before last, I put 4 planes in, last yr none, & this year 1. I usually fly 2 to 3 times a week,so, I get my "money's worth".
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:51 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 1 st low wing
Sounds to me like you're describing the SIG 4* series, 40 or 60 size. I've had both sizes & both are the easiest flying planes I've had !! The "60" might be a little more forgiving than the "40". The kits allow you to do sooo many mods. It really makes building one a blast !!! Do a search here on RCU & you'll find a never-ending supply of ideas. Good Luck !!
Posted on: 11/1/2009 8:52 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Hi We Are Team Insane RC Racing
Ditto on SDCrashmasters comments. We try to stay above of the dirt !!! hehehehe
Posted on: 10/30/2009 9:20 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Alpha 40 Crash
All kidding aside, my wife really doesn't care what RC stuff I buy. Before I retired, my hobby was building street rods. I guess she figures that this is a whole lot cheaper, definitly not as dirty & a lot less aggrivations. I've got a jewel in my wife (46 yrs) as she never has given me a hassel about my hobbies. In the same respect, I've never went overboard either.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 8:40 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Alpha 40 Crash
I don't know how ya guys do it down under, but here in the states We tell our wives we're going to go buy our RC stuff,so just be quiet !!!!! When I decide to buy some stuff, I go ahead & do it. She won't question my decision at all. ( Oh, crap!!!) here she comes, I hope I can send this off before she sees it !!! Uh, don't pay any attention to the last sentence guys. OK. HAHA
Posted on: 10/28/2009 8:31 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: I think i got scamed
We will keep our fingers crossed for ya.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 7:53 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: CG .60 Super Chipmunk
Hey, Sir liveWire. Not seen you around much!!!!!! It took me a minute to think what you ment by grandson!! He did show me how to do it & I wrote the process down. Then I lost the instructions. It seems when you hit 65 it is ALL downhill from there. I see your score is over 4000 now. It looks like it will have to be Sirgrandlivewire. HAHAHA.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 7:45 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: CG .60 Super Chipmunk
Originally, I had a Super Tiger "60" in it. I ended up putting ST "75" & am very happy with it's extra power. ( Check my little note @ the bottom of thread) I didn't weigh it at all. I don't like the wing mounted landing gear & put my LG on the fus right in front of the wing. I beefed up that area when I built it for that very reason. I always use the fiberglass tape to beef up the wing & use fiberglass resin instead of epoxy. ( It's a LOT easier to sand & is just as strong. I also, use the fiberglass tape all around the wing saddle. It doesn't ad that much weight & I feel the extra strength is worth it. We have a grass airstrip & uh, sometimes my landings are not the smoothest. I went the extra 35 bucks & bought a fiberglass Specialties cowl. I absolutly hate those factory ABS things !! If I could figure out how to download a pic, I'd do it. Oh, well. Good luck with your "Chippy"
Posted on: 10/27/2009 1:12 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: I think i got scamed
Whatever happens, good or bad. Let us know who it is, so we won't get the famous "green weenie" Good luck
Posted on: 10/27/2009 9:04 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: CG .60 Super Chipmunk
I finished my CG "Chippy" a couple of yrs ago. It was a fairly easy build. As long as ya follow the instructions, you'll not have a problem. One thing I did that I wouldn't do again was to fully sheet the wing, ( makes it too heavy ) other than that, it's a very fun plane to fly.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 8:59 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What is the best...
Do a search here on RCU. There are endless # of threads on this subject !!
Posted on: 10/27/2009 8:52 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Picture of Completed H9 Pulse 125
That's one FINE looking plane !!! Let us know how your maiden goes !!! Good Luck !!
Posted on: 10/27/2009 8:50 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Beware of Horizon Hobby
It seems like the general concensess (spelling?) is, that HH does a pretty good job. This thread is getting VERY boring !! What does the mods think. I'm outa here.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 2:37 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Aircraft Damage Insurance
Yup !!!! Ya got that right. Although, anymore they don't need an excuse !!
Posted on: 10/24/2009 5:19 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Alpha 40 Crash
I'm totally with you Chevypower !! Although it is quite a chore pulling up that darned antennae!!!! Let's see new TX= at least 200bucks-I have 6 planes- 6 RX= close to 600bucks. Hmmm- 800 bucks- that's at least 8 airplane kits. Whahoo !!! With all that saved cash, my wife will surely let me buy a whole bunch of RC stuff, won't she ???
Posted on: 10/24/2009 9:02 AM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Alpha 40 Crash
This year there have been 3 planes lost due to loss of signal, or the saying "I don't have it"! ALL have been the 2.4s. I'm sticking to my old "junk" 72 TX!!! Go figure- they are the ones loosing planes with their "good" radios ,but mine is the "junker" Oh,well!!
Posted on: 10/23/2009 5:57 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: covering question - yet another
Work it out so that the "overlap" is on the bottom of the wing.
Posted on: 10/23/2009 5:50 PM by Author "outdoorhunting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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