RE: Byron Ryan ST-A
Gentlemen, I want to share with you what I did on a Piper Super Cub for wing struts. I also used the airfoil shaped aluminum but instead of inserting threaded rod, I filled them with epoxy. It does make them more heavy than you may want, but it probably wont make that much difference on a big bird, and as observed in a later crash, they held up very well.
Posted on: 8/1/2010 6:30 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Spectrum DX5E
No, there is no such function on the DX5E. I do appreciate your reply, thanks.
Posted on: 7/13/2010 11:41 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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Spectrum DX5E
I recently purchased a DX5E transmitter and receiver. After binding the receiver, I proceeded to check out the system. I found that the rudder function didnt work. I was going to change the transmitter to mode one anyway, so I opened it up to have a look. What I found suprised me. there were a couple of circuit traces for the rudder pot that were marred and possibly shorting together. As I am an electronics engineer, and have worked on RC radios for over 30 years, I rectified this problem and now the rudder works fine. Then I found that the trim function for elevator, formerly throttle for mode two, didnt work. The transmitter beeps when I activate the trim, but I get no movement from the servo. Yes, I did try another servo. I realize that I probably voided my warranty when I opened the transmitter. I would appreciate any assitance you can lend on this problem.
Posted on: 7/13/2010 11:15 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Galloping Ghost
I never flew a GG when they were new. Now Im giving away my age. I did fly one about 15 years ago when a friend of mine brought out some vintage radio equipment installed in a .40 size Cub. I was suprised that it was not that difficult to fly. Anyway, I learned to fly RC with a Kraft reed radio and upgraded to an Orbit 714 proportional a year later. I still have both radios and they still work.[image][/image]
Posted on: 8/18/2007 5:25 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Proctor Nieuport 11 instruction manual
Make that Proctor. Here's the number for ya. 503-651-1918
Posted on: 8/15/2007 3:10 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Proctor Nieuport 11 instruction manual
I would think that a call to Procter will yield results.
Posted on: 8/15/2007 3:07 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Bipe assenbly
While I can appreciate the complexity of field assembly of a bipe, I would not want to make the struts purely cosmetic. Those struts are there for a reason. It is true that a model can be made stronger than the real aircraft, mainly due to reduced wing loading, but why chance it? I always build my models as if they were full scale. That way I can rest easy knowing I have done everything in my power to make the model safe and reliable.
Posted on: 8/14/2007 8:58 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: When do you just say no
Regent, you are to be comended for your philanthropy and patience. Unfortunately, some people just cant learn to fly. Its no ones fault, its just the way it is. I have trained many people to fly RC and I too have had my share of those who just couldnt do it. As difficult as it may be, you just have to explain to them that the safety rules cannot be changed. If we were talking about flying a full scale aircraft, there would be no question. RC aircraft should be no different.
Posted on: 8/11/2007 3:13 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Picture of Flair Puppeteer with .70 4-stroke?
If this is the same Puppeteer that I had 15 years ago, a .70 is way too much power. Mine had a .46 four cycle and would go vertical at 3/4 throttle. I dont think extra power will help you with windy conditions, especially when landing.
Posted on: 8/6/2007 9:07 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Goldberg Anniversary Cub - Engine suggestions
I had a .46 four cycle in mine. More than enough power. Most of the time I flew it at half throttle. I cant see using more power than that. The Cub is not designed to handle high load factors.
Posted on: 8/1/2007 8:58 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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Yet another new to electrics
I have been in and out of RC since 1966. I am recently back and want to try and do electrics the right way. I have a GP Lancair Ep on the way. I will not be using the speed 400 motor and nimh battery that comes with it. I found a thread on this plane from a couple years ago with some great info. Im sure there is more up to date info now. So gentlemen, I am seeking your expert advice for powering this aircraft. I dont mind spending money for quality components.
Posted on: 6/18/2007 4:50 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Ask the Expert Sal - Electric Airplane Advice"
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RE: extra 300 tip stall
A stall is caused by only one thing, too much angle of attack. Being tail heavy, too heavy, or the design of the wing, or the speed of the aircraft will determine when that angle is reached.
Posted on: 6/11/2007 5:20 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Building Sequence
Me, I never use sequin's when I build my airplanes. They are too sparkly.
Posted on: 2/2/2007 3:18 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 1/4 Scale SIG Spacewalker
Check a piece of scrap ABS to see how much heat it can stand. If it melts easily, then a sealing iron may melt it when you cover.
Posted on: 1/24/2007 4:50 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: YET ANOTHER 4* 120 with a RYOBI 31cc gas
I'm bashing a Fourstar 60. I rounded the wingtips and the rudder and elevator. I also built a cowling of sorts. Just finished covering it with Super Coverite and getting ready to paint. I hate Monokote. Will post pics shortly.
Posted on: 1/24/2007 4:37 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: VQ P-61 Reversed Ailerons $CRUNCH$
I am simply amazed at the number of reversed aileron crashes I've read about lately. There is absolutely no excuse for this. How can a modeler spend so many hours building a great scale project and not do a proper preflight?
Posted on: 1/22/2007 9:35 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Thoughts on RC crashes
Yeh Doc, more likely a glitch of the brain causing a glitch of the thumbs.
Posted on: 1/19/2007 10:23 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Attempted Rescue
"I didn't crash my plane. The tree decided to have Extra 330 for lunch. " I think that trees hate airplanes. On occasion, I have seen them rise up and snatch airplanes out of the sky.
Posted on: 1/19/2007 10:16 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Thoughts on RC crashes
Sir_Sparksalot, the engine was an OS .61fs, two stroke. I suppose that doubling locknuts would be better, but this could still fail. If you think about it, which I didnt at the time, any ballancing weight should be part of the airframe,and unable to move. Even worse than weighted propnuts, those adhesive backed lead weights are a ticking time bomb. With all that oil that ends up on the firewall, and the vibration, why would anyone want to stick a weight there?
Posted on: 1/19/2007 10:12 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Thoughts on RC crashes
Evils of 72mh huh! I dont buy it either. I have flown 72mh systems on at least a dozen different channels and never had a problem. These people have probably never flown 27mh systems like I did in the early days. We did indeed have more interference on that band but still, the crashes due to interference were very low. Like I said in an earlier post, I have never crashed due to radio interference or failure, but maybe Im an exception.
Posted on: 1/19/2007 9:19 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Thoughts on RC crashes
Flak, I did tighten the prop nut jast as you do, but somehow it spun off. Having seen engines that had properly tightened prop nuts do this, I should have known better.
Posted on: 1/18/2007 1:59 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: what happens when you do full power split S into 30mph winds...
This reminds me of a crash that happened back in the 70's. My father was trying to teach my mother to fly. The plane was a Senior Falcon and she was doing her best which was no quite good enough. Anyway, she got disoriented and had the plane coming straight down, losing altitude very fast. My father grabed the transmitter and gave it up elevator too fast, although he didnt have time to do anything else. The wing, being attached with rubber bands, seperated from the fuselage and began a slow fall, fluttering down while the fuselage came down like a bullet, landing in a lake. The lake could not be seen from where we were standing because of some tall grass but I saw the geyser of water rise up with authority. I ran to the crash site to find the fuselage floating upright in the lake, undammaged except for the water and the wing, undammaged, lying in the grass. My father flew the plane the next weekend.
Posted on: 1/17/2007 1:54 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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Thoughts on RC crashes
I thought I would share my perspective on RC crashes and what causes most of them. I know Im preaching to the choir for most of you, but maybe our RC newcomers can benifit from my observations. Of all the planes I have crashed, 100 percent of them were due to pilot error, whether that be piloting skill or engineering. Of course radio failures happen, but given the reliability of todays systems, not very often. In my experience, 98 percent of my crashes were caused by engineering mistakes. Remember Murphy's law, if anything can go wrong, it will go wrong, and usually at the most inconvenient time. My last engineering disaster happened with a 1/5 scale Piper Supercub. I had to add quite a bit of lead to the firewall to ballance. I was getting concerned with the overall weight of the plane and thought I came up with a good fix. The prop shaft is a considerable distance from the firewall, therefore, less weight farther forward will do, right? I found a nice weighted propnut and that fixed the ballance. It was now perfect, and the first flight proved it. Things got real interesting on the second flight. About two min. into the flight, the engine threw the prop and nut thus changing the ballance. I picked up the pieces and went home to lick my wounds. I lost an aircraft that I had spent many months creating. I now have a second and third party look over my planes and listen to their input. I cant bear the thought of losing another plane or possibly hurting someone because of faulty engineering. A full scale pilot does everything he can to prevent a disaster, after all, his life is on the line. RC pilots should treat their aircraft the same way.
Posted on: 1/17/2007 1:28 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: 4*60 build question
Iraqvet, I would block the gaps with some balsa. In my opinion, its impossible to make an airframe too strong unless you make it so heavy it will not fly. Remember that most RC models are seriously overpowered and that power to weight ratio can put tremendous strain on the airframe.
Posted on: 1/17/2007 12:09 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig Hog Bipe Climbs
This is a topic that I have discussed many times at the field. I cant tell you how many times I have seen bipes crash on the first flight because the incidence of the top wing was wrong. Setting the incidence is of the utmost importance and not easily done without an incidence gauge. One of the major causes of this is because the builder trusts the rigging supplied in the kit. No matter how well they make it, there will always be some slight deviation in the fit. The builder must make sure that the aircraft is true, even if you have to make new parts to achieve it.
Posted on: 1/17/2007 11:53 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Ryan STA
Cubnut, I have done that before.............before I started working 60 hr weeks. I love the way laser cut kits go together, and the time saved. If I cant find a cutter who will do it for considerably less than $350.00, I will cut it myself. It might take me a year, but I will do it.
Posted on: 1/16/2007 4:26 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Ryan STA
SoCalSal & Outssider, thankyou very much for the info. I had not heard of Fields plans for this plane. Do either of you happen to know if one of the laser kit cutters will cut this one?
Posted on: 1/15/2007 6:31 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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Ryan STA
Hello all, I am new to the forum but not to RC. I am looking for a 1/4 scale kit for the Ryan STA, not an ARF. I have searched the internet in vain. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted on: 1/15/2007 8:11 AM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Engine for Sig 1/5 scale Cub
Alow me to correct that last post, it was a Goldberg Cub.
Posted on: 1/8/2007 2:26 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Engine for Sig 1/5 scale Cub
I built the Top Flite cub a few years back and used a .46 four stroke. For me it was more than enough power for a cub of that size. Very realistic flight characteristics.
Posted on: 1/8/2007 2:23 PM by Author "packet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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