RE: Christmas 2009
Here's my Top Ten for a Christmas Wishlist: 10 Colored smoke oil that doesn’t dye my plane, runway, lawn, car, etc. 9 Automatic self-removing vent line plug 8 Masking-free checkerboard spray paint (various colors) 7 Everlast tires 6 Self-molding Kevlar fuel tanks 5 My choice of any of Ali's planes 4 Variable thixotropic Hysol (flows to where you want it to be then stays put) 3 Shui’s thumbs 2 Foamy TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) 1 Auto-land function on transmitter Is that too much to ask for?
Posted on: 11/20/2009 6:21 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Christmas 2009
Three words....Dreamworks Gift Certificate
Posted on: 11/19/2009 6:05 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: How Stupid Is....
Better change the name of the other current RCU thread to Yellow Aircraft Mako Build.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 4:42 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wow, winter must be setting in!
Three projects on the go this winter: 1) I picked up a second hand Tamjets F-16 that had a landing gear/bulkheads removing encounter with the Fresno landscape. The bird is back on wheels now and should remaiden in a couple of weeks. After getting it dialed in, I'll strip off the Edwards scheme and repaint it with a different scheme. I'm also planning on adding the ordnance package. 2) Fine tuning a YA Starfire. I'm friggin with the nose gear placement and length to get it to stick to the ground. After that's done, I'll install those fancy new small inlets from Tam, strip off the plain-Jane paint scheme and replace it with something fancier. 3) I found a great scale paint scheme for a Gripen (2009 Tiger Meet) and have a two-tone grey kit waiting for some love and attention.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 12:56 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sin City Jets Photos
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mattrock1 Jake's famous now? http://bvmjets.com/HotShots/Fresno09/Fresno_09.htm#J%20Bottita [/quote] Yep, Jake is famous. Who is that guy standing next to Jake in the photo???? [:D][:D][:D]
Posted on: 11/14/2009 11:34 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Maj. Woody Lands at Titusville PA 11/1/09
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCISFUN I think Dom should buy a POD that attaches to the bottom of the 150 to fit his jet[;)] Oh wait the added drag might slow it down a bit[X(] [/quote] No way Dude, Imagine the power difference that P-70 will give it for takeoff and cruise. Now that would be a real JATO!!!!! (Artist's concept shown below) Regards, Jim
Posted on: 11/3/2009 3:22 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JAS-39 Gripen Owners/Build Thread
The Czech Air Force sent a Gripen to the 2009 Tiger Meet and I found a few photos on the web. As we all know, there aren't very many "jazzy" scale paint schemes for the Gripen but this one looks pretty good. I particularly like the tiger stripes on the wing tanks. I've got another NIB 1/7th scale Gripen painted in the two-tone grey scheme and figure I'll whip out the air brush and jazz it up a bit. Incidentally, I had damaged one of the side frames for a retract unit in a less than stellar landing earlier in the year. I had a lot of difficulty trying to get a replacement retract unit from the kit supplier but found that I was able to buy retract parts direct from Air Power. $26 for a spare set of frames and it took less than a week for the parts to arrive from Taiwan. Here's a link to the retracts: [link=http://www.airpowernet.com/twe3/index.php?cPath=4_59]http://www.airpowernet.com/twe3/index.php?cPath=4_59[/link] Regards, Jim
Posted on: 11/2/2009 11:39 AM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Halloween Jet Flyers @ SVF
Thanks for the photos Uncljoe, they're great (as always). I think Spencer might have been at the sticks for a couple of those fly by shots but the landings were all me :-( Regards, Jim
Posted on: 10/31/2009 9:29 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Another...Yellow Twin F-18 build
She's a beast Nick. Looking good!!!! Regards, Jim
Posted on: 10/30/2009 8:36 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: suggestions for a sports jet for a p70
I've got a P-70 in a Starfire; had it on radar at 178mph (don't know if you'd call that "really fast") even with the huge intakes. I'll be installing the Tam intakes which should get more speed out of it. Of course, a Bandit with a P-70 is a whole lotta fun too though not as fast as one with a P-120.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 11:25 AM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: When is Enough Enough
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mark Taylor I knew it was just a matter of time until I was dragged into this............... Gordon, thanks for bringing up Fresno again. That helps alot. Not representing anyone anymore..............going racing full time. [/quote] That's a load of horse hooey (trying to be family friendly here). Mark, you INSERTED yourself into this mess with your posts on the other thread and emphasized your involvement when you sent out PM's asking us all to "please let it go". Regards, Jim
Posted on: 10/28/2009 11:55 AM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: When is Enough Enough
[quote]ORIGINAL: AFTERBURNER1 Beat ya biach!!! [/quote] No ya didn't!!! Popcorn-rise....
Posted on: 10/27/2009 11:22 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: When is Enough Enough
[quote]ORIGINAL: mongo how did the lowlife get yer phone number? [/quote] That's easy, if you want to talk to Ron, just call 1-800-BIG-BALLS. Hey look, Hugh Heffner is trolling the thread. Hugh, going for post #7? How about posting your real name? Regards, Jim
Posted on: 10/27/2009 11:06 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: When is Enough Enough
The monster, fanaticism, still exists, and whoever seeks after truth will run the risk of being persecuted. [i]-Voltaire[/i]
Posted on: 10/27/2009 10:55 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Worlds Best RC Jet Pilot
[quote]ORIGINAL: arizonasun25 I am voting for this guy[:D] [/quote] Who's that????????? I've been on the East Coast and the West Coast and the Northern Coast......my vote is for SSSSSSShhhhhhuuuuuuiiiiiiiiii.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 9:52 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: wife wants to no ????????????
Cut/pasted from another (similar) thread but just as funny again: [quote]ORIGINAL: Patrick Frost Does she have any Gay Brothers??? Aaawww.........................just kiddin. [:D][:D][:D] [/quote]
Posted on: 10/26/2009 7:58 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Aftermath of SVF rally
Uuuuugggggghhhhhh!!!!!! Heeennnnrrrryyy, got any chokes? Ugggghhhh!!!!!
Posted on: 10/26/2009 4:44 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Aftermath of SVF rally
[quote]ORIGINAL: arizonasun25 Thats Right you Did not make the cutt BeoITCH who wants to see the starfire with the nose gear collapsed rolling down the runway! [:D][:D][:D] Ron [/quote] I do, beotch! [:D][:D][:D] Actually, I would prefer a flight shot but seeing as how I bought a Ron Long previously-owned jet, I gotta accept that there may be a thing or two wrong with it. Jim
Posted on: 10/26/2009 3:55 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jet Flying Sites in Vero Beach Area???
You're about halfway between the Remote Control Association of Central Florida (see http://www.rcacf.com/) and the Mako R/C Club in Miami. If you go to the RCACF, be SURE to stop in at Graves R/C (www.gravesrc.com). Unfortunately, you just missed Jets Over the Cape which was a couple of weeks ago. [link=http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/florida-rc-airplane-clubs.html#]http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/florida-rc-airplane-clubs.html#[/link] gives a list of Florida flying fields. Regards, Jim
Posted on: 10/26/2009 3:35 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Aftermath of SVF rally
[quote]ORIGINAL: uncljoe Only two jets were were photographed airborne this weekend after the OUTSTANDING SVF JET rally(RonLongs BigA$$) V.. Mig 21 & Ron Long A10 [/quote] That's interesting, my F-5E and Starfire were both in the air at SVF this weekend. Guess they didn't make the cut. [:o][:(][sm=confused.gif]
Posted on: 10/26/2009 3:09 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Wanted - Spring Air Nosegear Retract
Has anybody got a Springair nosegear retract unit (rail mount unit, drilled for 3/16" strut)? If so, please send me a PM and price. Thanks, Jim
Posted on: 10/25/2009 8:40 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Skymaster F104???
It's nice and big so it should be easy to see, especially with the tip tanks. Probably be a rocket with a big block for blow. Oh yeah, baby!
Posted on: 10/24/2009 8:52 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show)
Still #1...... THE RCU HEARTBEAT TOP 15 Most Active Threads Last 24hrs in Forums #1 Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show) (101 replies)
Posted on: 10/23/2009 11:08 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show)
Ryan and Brian, You can buy kero and oil at Falcon Field which is on the route between Camelback Mtns and Superstition Airpark. Take 202 Eastbound and exit Southbound on N Greenfield Rd, turn East on E McKellips Rd and turn into the airport. There is a self-serve pump at Falcon Executive Aviation 480-832-0704 which is located next to the control tower. For more info, see www.airnav.com, airport code KFFZ Regards, Jim
Posted on: 10/23/2009 11:50 AM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show)
Double post
Posted on: 10/23/2009 10:34 AM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show)
It's four days after the event and this thread is STILL the top thread on RCU: THE RCU HEARTBEAT TOP 15 Most Active Threads Last 24hrs in Forums #1 - Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show) (54 replies)
Posted on: 10/22/2009 11:31 AM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show)
[quote]ORIGINAL: NickC5FE DAMN...Alaska Bob was there too!!!???!!! [/quote] Yep Nick, he was. We bored holes in the sky with my old Starfire on Sunday. Bob's got a new one in progress and suggested some mods that I'll be incorporating. Thanks Bob. And you MISSED it ALL. Oh well, keep telling yourself Per Diem, Baby...Per Diem, Baby. See you at the next one (assuming you're not broken down somewhere. [sm=confused_smile.gif][sm=crying.gif][sm=confused.gif]. Have fun with the "bug".
Posted on: 10/21/2009 5:25 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show)
Wow, it's 2 days after the jet rally finished and this thread is still the #1 most active thread on RCU THE RCU HEARTBEAT TOP 15 Most Active Threads Last 24hrs in Forums #1 - Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show) (49 replies) That says alot about the great folks who attended the event and had a wonderful time and a lot about Ron & Tony. Hey G, you smack-talk Ron & Dougie, but you don't show. Guess that says alot about you.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 2:20 AM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sun Valley Jets (Ron Long's Bad A$$ Jet show)
Ron & Tony, It was an awesome weekend at the First Annual SVF "Big Baller" Jet Rally. Kathy and I had a great time. Excellent flying, great company, incredible jets, and an excellent dinner. Many thanks to all the sponsors for their support and to all the folks (especially Vincy) who contributed their time/effort to the event. The Firebird was unbelievable especially with Shui on the sticks, Henry did a magnificent job on the A-10, Brian's work of art F-84, Lowell's wing-swinging Tornado (and banana bread), Shannon's perseverence with the Raptor paid off (great job), Shawn's F-16 maiden today, Jason doing the VT-thang with the MiG-29, Yuri's incredible night-time display, Joey's amazing fleet, Ian's F-20 (thanks Dave for lending the Titan), Dougie's sizzling Bandit low passes and laying the low smoke with Ugly Betty by day and cooking up the carne by night. Thanks also to F-Dan and Dave for all the spotting help. Great times with great folks. Thanks to all!!! Regards, Jim
Posted on: 10/18/2009 10:36 PM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Looking for ARTF Glider for 14lb turbine
[quote]ORIGINAL: Xairflyer Anyone know of any good ARTF gliders available that I could convert and power by a 12-14lb turbine. [/quote] Geronimo has a Fouga that likely qualifies with it's high aspect ratio wing and [sm=redface.gif]ZZZZZZZZ [sm=redface.gif] flight envelope. PM him at >>-GERONIMO> It's even an ARTF since it almost flies very often but only really flies every few years. Regards, Jim
Posted on: 10/17/2009 5:42 AM by Author "rcjets_63" in the forum "RC Jets"
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