RE: rotor head thickness
Jerome, Like I said before I would and I use the 1/8" plate. On 50" blades .Your blades will flex some. Jim
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RE: rotor head thickness
I would use about 1/8 " fg.. That is the size that A of A use.. Thats what I use on my bigger Autogyro's. Jim
Posted on: 10/19/2009 3:23 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: WACO YMF
Guys, I got a call from Dave in Virginia that has 2 Pica Waco for sale. Plus a Saito Round engine. Jim jrmahoney36@aol.com
Posted on: 9/28/2009 11:21 AM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: 6EX setup for Elevons
Bill, I thought I tryed that before and it did not work.. BUT I tryed when you told me and now it works OK, Thanks, Jim
Posted on: 7/21/2009 8:19 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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6EX setup for Elevons
I have an Autogyro setup like Elevons for the head but I have the Elevator reversed. I am in channel 1 & 2. Anything I do to change it make the Ailerons work as elevators. Help. Thanks, Jim
Posted on: 7/21/2009 2:43 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: Gyro Newbe needs Help!
Marty, I would get Glenn Curtis to help you a little. Anyway. You need to hold the Slow Stick into the air with the wind blowing and walk into the wind a watch the blades spin up and make sure that they are both spinning good.. On the ground you have to wait for them to spin up and lift off, you cannot pull it off or it will do what is been doing, going right or left because the blades have not reachedthe speed it needs.. Just don't get into a hurry to take off. A hand launch might be good also, into the wind when you hear the rotors whistling. Jim
Posted on: 6/30/2009 4:56 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: 14th Autogyro Flyin
Rich, Yes I have been in contact with gary and he said he wouldd send me a set of plans. I am sure I will injoy as I have been reading so much about it I have to try one myself. Thanks, Jim
Posted on: 6/29/2009 7:49 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: 14th Autogyro Flyin
I put some pictures on RC Groups tonight. Jim
Posted on: 6/18/2009 9:43 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: 14th Autogyro Flyin
Mike, I am here and getting the grass cut today and I had better get my Autogyro's ready sometime today. Jim
Posted on: 6/15/2009 1:48 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: DAG 60 maiden flight
Dave, Looks good.. Hope to you and your Autogyro next week at Muncie. Jim
Posted on: 6/10/2009 3:59 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Power questions
I have had simular problems with the power..You must build very light. You have to realize that the rotors do creatate a lot of DRAG. I tried the PT with an .07. and a PT Profile with the .15 and both did fly.. The PT .25 flys good on a .25. Just go a step higher in power and back off if it is too much.. See you at Muncie. Leaving here on June 11th. Jim
Posted on: 5/27/2009 7:03 AM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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14th Autogyro Flyin
Hi Gyronuts, It is less than 1 month away so lets get them Gyro's tuned and cleaned up and get ready for 3 days at Muncie, IN. All you Newby's out there we will be there to help so bring you new or old Autogyros and let have some FUN Jim
Posted on: 5/18/2009 8:09 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Where to buy autogyro's ??
Scrof, I would get a PT Gyro.. Not an ARF but eaasy to build. Some of the ARF from other places are not that good. Jim
Posted on: 4/22/2009 4:47 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Old Kits
Frank, They just sent you a personal e-mail Jim
Posted on: 3/14/2009 5:46 AM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Autogyro's over Florida
HI again Guys and gals.. Time is getting close and we are getting things in order.. Need to do some Camper repairs so I can stay out there Friday and Saturday nights. You all come, Now here. Jim
Posted on: 3/11/2009 6:11 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Helix or whopper autogyro
Michael, I bet you are.. Rare. Jim
Posted on: 3/11/2009 6:04 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Autogyro with gasser 26cc
Alexandria, Don't use Heli blades.. I would use Aero Balsa Blades if I could. Other wise use a Clark Y flat bottom blade. I work in pounds so don't know kg.. Maybe 36" blades almost one meter. Jim
Posted on: 3/10/2009 4:42 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: 2009 Summer Gyro meet
Chuck, As you can see in an earlier post the date is June 16, 17, 18, 2009 There are at least 6 flying sites at Muncie and there would have been 2 RC groups on that weekend and the other group had first dibs because they were there last year..We will be flying on a grass 600 x 600 and they will be on the cross runways on the other side of the hill. We will have the Freq. pins and still fly on 2.4 as can others who come to visit , but just at a different site. Jim
Posted on: 1/25/2009 7:46 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Autogyro's over Florida
Bob, Just like last year.. Electric Planes and Autogyro's.. I will see if I can get a map downloaded.. The Address is 3300 Old Polk City Rd., Lakeland, FL. Jim
Posted on: 1/12/2009 7:15 AM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Autogyro's over Florida
Walt, Sorry you can't make it to Florida this year.. We will going to Muncie, In. this year and it will be in JUNE the 16th, thru the 18th. Jim
Posted on: 1/7/2009 6:00 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Whistler Videos
Joel may have some video..Not sure about downloading it.I may have some on CD. Jim
Posted on: 1/6/2009 5:08 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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Autogyro's over Florida
I will having the Annual Autogyro and Electric fly-in here in Lakeland, FL. Big Flying field. You all come. Jim
Posted on: 1/6/2009 6:16 AM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Can the PT Gyros Be Steered With Rudder Only ??
Charlie, My Whistlers are Rudder and Elevator only. And engine of coarse.From 25 size to 120 size. Jim
Posted on: 1/6/2009 5:55 AM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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R/C Kits Super Hunter II
Hi Guys, I have aquired this kit this morning and have never heard of it.. It is a 40 size as it had 2 Super Tigre 46 engines with it. Not the new style.. Both R/C but one muffler looks like a Zippo lighter. It Has foam wing . I have a photo of the sheet that came with it.. The company must have kited about 6 other models as well. Thanks, Jim
Posted on: 12/19/2008 8:22 AM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: 2009 Summer Gyro meet
I got the Paperwork from AMA this week.. They did have us scheduled with another group so after a few phone calls we are getting the 600x600 field on June 16-17-18 2009.. That is not a weekend it is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.. The only way now we can get a weekend at AMA is for all of us to be on 2.4 ghz. Since we are not all on that band we have to take what is left.. We will try it for 2009 and if it don't work out we will try someplace else out on a weekend. Thanks for you your input. Jim
Posted on: 12/17/2008 6:57 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: Jim Messer
Sorry to hear about Jim.. He had a good time at Monster Planes in Lake Wales. I think he flew more then anyone else. Jim. JAMES H. MESSER, 78 Engineer SEBRING - James H. Messer, 78, of Sebring, FL died of cancer Friday, December 5, 2008, in Sebring. He was born May 4, 1930, in Olean, NY and had been a resident of Sebring since 1994, coming from Allegany, New York. He was an Engineer with Dresser-Clark in Olean, NY, retiring in 1986. His hobbies included golf and square dancing with the "Ridge Rollaways". His lifelong hobby was building and flying model airplanes, as a life member of the "Southern Tier Aero Radio Society" and the "Highlands Radio Control Club". He was known worldwide as an innovator, designer and teacher in model aviation, culminating in his induction into the Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall of Fame in July of 2008. Mr. Messer is survived by his wife, Margaret Tapp Messer, of Sebring; six daughters; three sons; 18 grandchildren and brothers, Robert (June) Messer, Sebring and William (Dorothy) Messer, Knapp Creek, NY. A local visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday, December 8, 2008, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Chapel, Sebring. Additional services will be held in New York, handled by Guenther Funeral Home, phone 716-372-7133. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Highlands Radio Club, c/o Herman Groezinger, 2308 Dog Leg Dr., Sebring, FL 33872. Local arrangements are being handled by: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Sebring, Florida 33870. 863-385-0125.
Posted on: 12/9/2008 6:26 AM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 2009 Summer Gyro meet
Mike, I have asked to be at Muncie.. At this time I am waiting on AMA Staff to contact me as to what date we can have. I have asked for June 3rd weekend. . I should know by the early part of December. Jim
Posted on: 11/27/2008 5:57 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: 2009 Summer Gyro meet
Gary, Wow what a nice looking field..Looks like the Jets love it. I could have the event at my home field which is all grass an about 100 acres and could take off in most any direction.. Then people could visit Fantasy of Flight, Disney World, and many other place in the area. I think whats been nice at Morris and Muncie has been that we have a field that will allow us to take off into the prevaling wind most of the time. Just my thoughts. Jim
Posted on: 11/14/2008 6:43 AM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: 2009 Summer Gyro meet
HI Gyronuts, Call Muncie today and it may be 2 weeks before they make a dicision on what is availible. There are working up a schedule at this time. Jim
Posted on: 11/13/2008 7:48 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: 2009 Summer Gyro meet
Hi You All, Back home again, boy that trip took a long time.. Still have not heard from Mentone.. Delivered the Gyro Stick to Charlie Anderson today on the way home..He met me at a Truck stop where I got some Gas.. There was no Gas to be had Sunday in the Atlanta area and I only had about 100 miles left in the tank.. Now I can unload my truck and find that Mouse I stole from Morris,IL. He or She is dead because I smelled it for a few days. Sorry Bernie. Jim
Posted on: 9/29/2008 9:13 PM by Author "rcflyerfl" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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