RE: Addiction wood buildJapan
I would put the stuff Bryan Hebert, Mike Hester, Mark Atwood, and several others out there in the same class as the Japanese builders. Arch
Posted on: 11/20/2009 11:33 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Hyde Mounts
I would definitely continue to use them on a wood airframe. While the wood airframe might absorb some vibration better than composites, it is still very hard on them. Soft mounts, even on a wood airframe will extend the life of the airframe and radio equipment significantly. Arch
Posted on: 11/20/2009 11:30 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Post all your
Gotta agree with Joe. Speed management is much more related to throttle use than braking. Learn to control your speed with the throttle, which means throttle back slowly over the top of things and such. Brakes and other things have their place, but you will be much better served learning to do everything with the stick. Arch
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:44 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Yep, she sure did. Rusty even did a short inverview with her about it.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 7:41 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Thanks Joe. That's because my wife is in the pic. She actually did the covering on the wings and stabs. Arch
Posted on: 11/17/2009 6:54 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Has anyone called and asked if you can get it without it being coiled?
Posted on: 11/17/2009 9:41 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
They should be loose enough to slide out. Sounds like u have a bend somewhere. Mike Wingos is so smooth the elevator droops when powered off. And these elevators are light. It is just that silky smooth. Arch
Posted on: 11/14/2009 11:47 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: plans for Phil Kraft's FleaFli ?
Jeff, Can you send me a copy as well. My dad flew one years ago and would love to have the plans to build another. astafford@swtexas.net Arch
Posted on: 11/4/2009 10:16 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Pattern Foamy (outdoor) suggestions...???
I'll have to look. I was using the cheap turnigy stuff. Actually my entire setup was really cheap. Worked fine. I was flying 3S 1100mah packs and it would fly in whatever wind I felt like throwing it out in. Arch
Posted on: 11/4/2009 9:26 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Can anhedral stabs be moveable?
Mark, It is an option on Mike's kits. I've been running them for 2 years now. Basically cleaned up a couple of little things. Got rid of the last 2% mix I was using and also cleaned up inverted pushes a little. On the adjusters, the stab works, exactly the same, but instead of the tube in the stab being in the center, it is near the bottom at the root and near the top as you go further out, so that the hole isnt centered all the way through. There is only so much anhedral you can rub before it would come out the top, but with the 5 degrees on the BM, its not a problem. I'm using exactly the same tube for the anhedrals as I did the straight stab. If we were running say 10 degrees anhedral then the tube would have to be shorter. Make sense?? Arch
Posted on: 11/4/2009 9:24 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Canalisers, fins and things, and whirlygigs..
That pic with Nat is at least 4-5 years old I'm guessing. Nat was still flying glow in that pic. Although Nat's newer electrics still look virtually identical. His Voodoo Express is a lot of fun to fly, especially the version with 3D throws. That plane will do some amazing stuff. Arch
Posted on: 11/4/2009 8:20 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Canalisers, fins and things, and whirlygigs..
Dave Lockhart has been running fences on his Prestige as well. Arch
Posted on: 11/4/2009 7:39 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Can anhedral stabs be moveable?
Exactly what Brett said. The stabs on my black magic are interchangeable with the original straight stabs as well as adjustable. Works great. Arch
Posted on: 11/4/2009 7:36 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Engine Mount for YS 140
Have to agree with Mark. They are more expensive, but they really do work and are much easier on your equipment. They also seem to last forever. Arch
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:05 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Futaba Fasst and servos from diffrent brands?
Rune, If you are running one of the new HS receivers do not run it in high speed mode. This can cause some issues. Other than that, it should work fine. Arch
Posted on: 11/1/2009 7:52 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Pattern Foamy (outdoor) suggestions...???
The Black Magic foamy that Dean Funk is doing is a lot of fun. It is heavy enough for outdoors in light to resasonable winds. You can reach him at deanfunk.com Arch
Posted on: 10/29/2009 2:11 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: GP Illusion for Sale
Let me know. Although the plane is actually in Mike Hester's shop at the moment, so it will have to shipped regardless. Arch
Posted on: 10/28/2009 8:43 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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RE: GP Illusion for Sale
The only engine I have remaining is the FS. It is NIB. That picture is taken from the previous owner. I lowered the price as I just want to get it out of the way. Arch
Posted on: 10/28/2009 7:29 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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RE: GP Illusion for Sale
Well, if you want it David..its right up the road in Atlanta at the moment. Mike Hester has it. He was going to finish it for me and neither of us have time. Arch
Posted on: 10/27/2009 6:31 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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GP Illusion for Sale
Guys, I'm selling my Illusion that I picked up about a year ago. It is includes a NIB YS .60SF, 2 headers and pipe. MK Retracts. Just finish the build, add radio gear and go fly. I'm just trying to get out of it what I put into it. http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemid=567714&electric=0 Arch
Posted on: 10/27/2009 6:20 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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RE: YS-170CDI Flight Report
Yes, they are still available. Central's website isn't always totally current. Easiest to email or call them to verify. I ran the 18.5X12WPN and I personally didn't like it. I know some people love it, but with my Black Magic being very draggy it seemed exceptionally slow to me. There are some people though that are running it and love it, so it is definitely a viable prop on this engine, Arch
Posted on: 10/27/2009 2:46 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: YS and gas
Actually I have done this. I was working on a UAV project a couple of years back and we experimented with it. We used a C&H ignition and we made the engine run. It took a lot of work to change out all the seals and such for gas and the end result was that power was significantly reduced. The engine also ran very hot, no matter what oil or content we used. Was not a good setup. If YS built an engine strictly for gas, it would run, but I don't think you'll ever get comparable power out of it. Frank, to answer your question...on ignition the engine really doesnt produce more power. The power numbers are very similar. The engine seems to be a little happier at a lower RPM than the non ignition version. Fuel consumption is GREATLY improved however. I'm seeing a reduction of 30-40% at least in fuel consumption. I've been very happy with how mine are running on igntion and I'm not going back. There were some issues initially with the spark plug cap, but YS has been working on that and I haven't heard of any new problems. Arch
Posted on: 10/23/2009 6:28 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "YS Engines Support"
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RE: The New Pentathlon Evolution
J, It's the tree avoidance radar he installed that added the extra weight. Arch
Posted on: 10/22/2009 3:41 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Jaccio regulator weights?
On a pattern ship it really isn't that critical. I still use the standard Futaba plugs for all of mine. We arent using near the current that the big birds are on our pattern setups. You can use the heavier connectors, but they are just unnecessary weight. Arch
Posted on: 10/19/2009 8:23 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: post some pictures of your pattern plane!!
Very nice Glen. Looks great, Arch
Posted on: 10/19/2009 7:32 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Glow Lighter's
Cost is relative though. If you are running a DZ series engine without a CDI unit, then these are worth it. Not to mention a good one will last for years. Arch
Posted on: 10/16/2009 8:51 AM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Black Magic VF3 Build Thread
Mark, Very pretty airplane in person as well. Larry did a great job on it. And more importantly Chris can fly the snot out of it. Arch
Posted on: 10/15/2009 9:51 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Glow Lighter's
I haven't seen too many remote glow clips come off. It tends to be the thin wire they use on the part that attaches to the plug. It will become weak over time with the rotational movement of the engine. You may be able to add a strain relief to this that would help, but its not going to fix it entirely. If you ever plug the driver in and you get nothing, be sure and check for a broken wire before you go chasing your tail. It might not even have to break totally for it to not work. Arch
Posted on: 10/15/2009 2:43 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Aerobatics Video
Great idea Don. Let me know if I can help in anyway since I'm close now. Arch
Posted on: 10/15/2009 2:32 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Team RCU - Don Szczur"
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RE: Three steps to starting out in Pattern- practice
Great info Don. Very well said, and easy to understand. Many people think getting into pattern is a lot more challenging and you need highly trained people to help. The use of simple objects laying around can be very valuable. Probably most important is finding someone who is TRULY HONEST with you during practice. Sorry I screwed up the sweep by winning Masters at the Northern VA Champs...:)lol.. Arch
Posted on: 10/15/2009 2:31 PM by Author "rcpattern" in the forum "Team RCU - Don Szczur"
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