RE: Why Is 3D Hated?
This thread can probably go on for a whole year. Bottom line is the people that hate it can't do or understand it. 3D is no more dangerous or annoying than a guy flying in circles and this thread has proved it. If you can fly 3D and do it well you have the ability to fly any aircraft. You know how and when to use all control surfaces and thats something the majority of the pilots on here complaining don't know how to use. Any pilot can fly the pattern and do a loop or roll, but having the ability to do true 3D or even hang on the prop is what the haters can't do. That's the true reason it's hated and most all of us know it.
Posted on: 1/5/2012 7:03 AM by Author "rchad" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Why Is 3D Hated?
[quote]ORIGINAL: 378 [quote]ORIGINAL: rchad [quote]ORIGINAL: 378 [quote]ORIGINAL: rchad Some say how dangerous it is hovering over the runway. Go to youtube and see how many videos you find of people getting hit by a hovering plane compared to some cj landing his plane and hitting someone. [/quote] Seen plenty of 3D mishaps in hovers that ended in tears. Just because you've never seen one go
Posted on: 1/4/2012 12:41 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Why Is 3D Hated?
[quote]ORIGINAL: combatpigg How much common sense does it take to see that hovering your plane over the runway while other pilots are trying to focus on their planes is just plain wrong...? What kind of a dipstick thinks otherwise...? [/quote] How much common sense does it take to see that doing a 90mph or more flyby down the runway while other pilots are trying to focus on their planes is just plain wrong...? What kind of a dipstick thinks otherwise...? There are tons of things we all do that can seem just plain wrong now isnt it...?
Posted on: 1/4/2012 12:36 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Why Is 3D Hated?
[quote]ORIGINAL: 378 [quote]ORIGINAL: rchad Some say how dangerous it is hovering over the runway. Go to youtube and see how many videos you find of people getting hit by a hovering plane compared to some cj landing his plane and hitting someone. [/quote] Seen plenty of 3D mishaps in hovers that ended in tears. Just because you've never seen one go down on top of or midair another aircraft
Posted on: 1/4/2012 12:09 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Why Is 3D Hated?
Some say how dangerous it is hovering over the runway. Go to youtube and see how many videos you find of people getting hit by a hovering plane compared to some cj landing his plane and hitting someone.
Posted on: 1/4/2012 11:31 AM by Author "rchad" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Why Is 3D Hated?
Not sure how 3D bores or is hated by anyone. If watching a plane fly in circles and doing a loop or barrel roll excites you maybe you need a younger wife. [:D] JUST KIDDING, what ever type of flying keeps you happy go for it. At least you are supporting this hobby. Im grateful I am not like some of you. I like all types of flying and planes. I can sit and watch a new guy learning on a trainer, a scale war bird doing it's flyby, to a guy doing pattern or 3D and enjoy every minute of all of them. I enjoy RC planes no matter what plane it is. Reading some of these post makes me love my field even more and thankful I don't have guys at my field with attitudes like some of you on here. Don't have the drama some of you guys are putting up with.
Posted on: 1/4/2012 6:30 AM by Author "rchad" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Deadly Celebrations
Most people who celebrate around here with firearms usually use something like birdshot. The ones I know of anyway. Im sure there are others who use the heavier caliber bullets who are not thinking when they are shooting. I know they are the ones everyone is worried about.
Posted on: 1/1/2012 8:23 AM by Author "rchad" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Deadly Celebrations
What about Hunters who shoot up in the air to kill doves, geese, squirrels, etc. Should they not hunt because they are firing in the air? Isnt that just as dangerous as celebrating shooting your firearm in the air? I have nothing against hunting or celebrating with firearms, just seems the same to me.
Posted on: 1/1/2012 8:00 AM by Author "rchad" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: mmm nice
[quote]ORIGINAL: Doug Cronkhite [quote]ORIGINAL: rchad You would think the US government could get all the information they needed with Satellites. The only useful thing I see for a drone is when they throw some guns and bombs on it and use it for kicking some A$$. Use satellites for spying and drones for fighting. [/quote] Tasking a satellite for an overfly is not a rapid solution. The military
Posted on: 12/9/2011 6:14 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: mmm nice
You would think the US government could get all the information they needed with Satellites. The only useful thing I see for a drone is when they throw some guns and bombs on it and use it for kicking some A$$. Use satellites for spying and drones for fighting.
Posted on: 12/9/2011 2:24 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What do ugly women and ARF's have in common?
They both are great, If you crash your ARF go buy another, If you lose your ugly woman just go find another. BAHAHA, REALLY, A big box of sticks looks more like a ugly woman to me. Look at how much work you have to do for her to look pretty compared to some of the ARF that are pretty right out of the box. I like my women just like my ARFs, Beautiful and easy.. [8D]
Posted on: 11/27/2011 5:12 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ARF's ruined my hobby
You shouldnt let ARF's ruin your hobby. It's as simple as don't buy one. Just build your own and so what if it's not straight or pretty as a ARF. Take pride in that you built it. I personally would not be in the hobby if it was not for ARF's and know several others that would not be either if they had to stick build. I have never had a problem with any ARF I bought. I also don't have the time to stick build with raising a kid and all of my other hobbies I am into. I love 3D flying. It's like the Rock n Roll of RC flying. All of the new young people I see think it is just the coolest thing. They would much rather see me tearing up the sky with 3D instead of slow poking and doing a couple of rolls or loops. Once you can do 3D flying you will think the same. [:D]
Posted on: 11/25/2011 5:11 AM by Author "rchad" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Lanier Extra 330 94" ARF
ultra coat Flame red for the covering. Look in the front of the owners manuel and it will show you the covering colors. Love this plane. Have a zdz super 80 on it and flys and hovers great. Been flying it for a year now. Just keep a check on the leading edges the covering tends to want to peel back. Manufacturer did not overlap it enough.
Posted on: 3/28/2009 10:55 AM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Lanier 94" Extra 330
Flew mine for the first time Sunday. I also replaced the wheels. I also epoxied the screw latches and dowels on the hatch. The dowls came off on my first flight. Luckily I found them in my plane. Add some epoxy to the cowl screw latches also. I have a 3w 75ius on mine and it has plenty of power. I only had to add 2 clicks of left aileron for trim on the first flight and it flew straight as an arrow. I havent tried any major 3D as of now since the engine is still new and only been started and ran this weekend. But roles, loops, and knife edges are great. Planes weight is right at 20lbs
Posted on: 9/30/2008 7:49 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: 3w 75ius carb help
Thanks, For some reason the manual I have for it does not explain fuel line setup or any other setup. It could be that I am missing some pages not sure. Thanks for the help.
Posted on: 6/30/2008 3:58 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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3w 75ius carb help
I just purchased a new 3w 75ius. My first gas engine. There are two fuel line connections on the carb I know one is for the fuel feed line but not sure what the other is for. Does anyone know what the other line connection is for? Thanks
Posted on: 6/29/2008 1:43 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Lanier Extra 330 94" ARF
I decided to by this plane since it was such a great deal. This will be my first Gas plane. I think I will go with the DA or ZDZ engine since I hear such good things about them. I will decide that later. What servos are you guys using on the ailerons, rudder, and elevator? Does the torque have to be 100 or more even when using two servos on each? I will be using a Futaba radio. Thanks
Posted on: 4/2/2008 10:49 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Lanier Extra 330 94" ARF
Ordered my 94" Extra 330 today at my local hobby shop. $307.00 shipping and tax included. What a great deal....
Posted on: 3/31/2008 7:34 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Flying Formation with a Truck!
That was awsome, Like it... Its good to have fun and do something different. I didnt see any danger. Just lots of open fields.
Posted on: 12/2/2007 5:55 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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Best profile for a saito 100
I have a saito 100 needing a home. Just wondering what the best profile to put it on. Needs to be a ARF that can do extreme 3D. Thanks..
Posted on: 12/2/2007 10:12 AM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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Looking for Enya 120-4c needle valve
Does anyone know where I can find a needle valve for a Enya 120-4c four stroke? Lost the needle valve and need to replace. Looked all over the internet but cant seem to find any answers. Guess im looking in the wrong places.
Posted on: 11/10/2007 9:03 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: The fastest engine for a viper 500
If you want to go really fast go with a Jett 50. I have a OS 50sx with tower muffler on mine. Its doing around 110mph maybe a little faster im guessing. I also went with the 6oz slim fuel tank from Jett.
Posted on: 10/17/2007 9:24 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Viper 500 flight problem
I know this is kind of late to respond on what my problem was. But for anyone who may still be interested it was my receiver causing my flight problem. It had a glitch. Put in a new one and now the Viper is perfect and very fast.
Posted on: 9/24/2007 8:09 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Viper 500 flight problem
Vertical grimmace, that is exactly what it was doing. It looked like it would jump up and down. I may not have had enough foam around my receiver. Though I did send the receiver off today just to be tested. I will check the CG again also. I have a 50sx on my Viper. When I get my receiver back I will wrap it in more foam just to make sure. Thanks for everyones help. RCHAD
Posted on: 6/4/2007 7:49 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Viper 500 flight problem
I know my throttle link is plastic. I dont think I have any metal to metal contacts. I think I will change my receiver that sounds like my best option for now. Thanks so much for all of your help.
Posted on: 6/3/2007 7:51 PM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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Viper 500 flight problem
I am having a problem with my GP Viper 500 at high speed. It is very unstable. It will fly in a straight line hands off the controls and all of a sudden jump around like it just flew into a gust of wind. The v tail is aligned with the wing and the cg is correct. I have not had the problem at low speed. The V tail seems to flex could this be a problem? Do you think the recever could be getting vibration at high speed and causing this? I have read other threads and cannot find any other vipers having this problem. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks...
Posted on: 6/3/2007 9:06 AM by Author "rchad" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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