RE: CANON-D SLRs THE NUMBER OF SHUTTER ACTUATIONS?
L Glass = professional grade or very high consumer grade lenses = very costly!!!!![:D] Example: EF300 F4L
Posted on: 2/25/2012 2:36 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Digital Camera & Photo Editing"
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RE: Nice pic
You mean PROPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![:D]
Posted on: 5/26/2008 8:11 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Balsa stripper?
Try this: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=++&FVSEARCH=balsa+stripper RCPileit
Posted on: 5/16/2008 5:57 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood)
Thanks David!! Once again knowledge is shared and lessons learned. George
Posted on: 2/9/2008 7:25 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood)
Thanks! I was hoping Rainedave might have had a NC source. Good old internet ordering will have to do it appears. George
Posted on: 2/9/2008 7:07 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood)
Okay, so where can we find these Astro Pneumatic paint guns? George[:D] [quote]ORIGINAL: rainedave I bought a new spray gun. The $10 Harbor Freight gun was fine while I was learning to spray, but it wasted tons of material and just didn't lay down a uniform pattern. What do you expect from a $10 Chines knock-off? Anyway, I spent some time at some of the auto refinishing forums and found out about a $75 HVLP mini-gun that has an excellent reputation. No, it's not a $300 SATA, but from everything I read it comes very close. It's made by Astro Pneumatic and it's model #4020. The best thing about it is that it's designed to operate at 4CFM or less. That's about what my small Craftsman compressor puts out at 30psi. Another nice thing is that, being an HVLP gun, most of the material ends up on the surface you're painting, not in the air as with conventional guns. That's because the nozzle pressure is only 10psi (inlet psi is set to around 40). It can spray a 4 1/2" fan which is plenty large enough for sixty-size models. I can't wait to try it out. I also found out the hard way that it was the red lacquer auto putty that was causing my dope adhesion problems. So, I brushed a very thin coat of finishing resin over the wing fillets and the putty. I'll scuff it with some 320 and the dope should start sticking. Once I get the fuse re-painted I can start with the clear coating. The new gun should make that go pretty fast. The old Harbor Freight gun had about a 2" fan and it took forever to do a wing. But, that's ok. I'm learning as I go. David [/quote]
Posted on: 2/8/2008 6:28 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Vintage Contender Plans Sought
That is the correct one!!!! RCpileit
Posted on: 10/30/2007 7:10 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Miss Martha
Hey Ed, Toprudder here on RCU is the original designer and you can get the original plans from him. George
Posted on: 7/31/2007 5:29 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What's wrong with this picture?
I've heard of pucker factor but.....!!!!!!!!!! Must have been a maiden flight!!!!! George
Posted on: 7/16/2006 9:09 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "RC Humor"
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RE: broke in my mvvs 49
I doing something major wrong here? George RcPileit
Posted on: 5/6/2006 7:53 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "MVVS Support"
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RE: MVVS 49 revisited
Brian and Dar, Thanks so much!! If it wasn't so early in the morning here, I would go out and mix the fuel right now and fire her up! George
Posted on: 5/4/2006 4:57 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: MVVS 49 revisited
HELP! I have a .49 to break-in. I have a gallon of Omega FAI fuel - 0% Nitro, 30% Castor, 70% Synthetic, 17% Total oil. I have acquired a pint of Klotz degummed castor oil. How much castor (in ML) do I need to add to mix a quart of my existing fuel for initial break-in as recommended? I am so confused! [:@] RCPILEIT Greenville, NC
Posted on: 5/3/2006 6:39 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: What ever happened to the Competitive Fun Fly Airplanes?
[/quote] Chuck - That would be great!! I was told that the plane was named after the designer's wife. I was introduced to the plane when I was a member of the Myrtle Beach club back in the 80's. As I remember, it used counter weights on the ailerons to prevent flutter, and boy would it spin and loop. [X(] You are correct on the design being named for the designer's girlfiend at the time who later became his wife. I used to hang out with the designer and you are so right about how that plane could spin!! George
Posted on: 8/4/2005 7:49 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: ACE THERMIC SNIFFER
Lunbom, I have not forgotten you. I have not had the chance to find the instructions yet. I used to have them in a 3 ring binder around here somewhere. Can I walk you through the set up and usage / testing based on my memory? Would be glad to try. George
Posted on: 2/10/2005 4:51 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: ACE THERMIC SNIFFER
lunbom, I have to find them now in all my organization (Ha-Ha)! Give me a day or two and I will get them for you. Testing is really no big deal. Is this a new or used unit? Do you have the receiver for it? George
Posted on: 1/25/2005 4:50 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: ACE THERMIC SNIFFER
Yes sir, I do have one of these and have used it in the past. I have all the instructions and can possibly help with issues / problems if you are having any. I can scan the instructions and email if you like. George
Posted on: 1/23/2005 1:43 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: ACE THERMIC SNIFFER
Have you had any luck with your request? I have the instructions you are looking for. George
Posted on: 1/23/2005 10:31 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Accu-Cycle Plus - Problem
I just switched mine on to cycle my transmitter and its just humming away. There seems to be something dragging on the cooling fan causing excessive noise. One day I might open it up or just chuck it! Wish I had taken the money invested on this and gone in another direction. George[:@]
Posted on: 10/22/2004 5:31 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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IMAA / AMA Fly-In Greenville, NC May 29
and their equipment if needed. Come Out And Join Us! rcpileit-rcu George Oakey
Posted on: 5/22/2004 8:31 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Sweetest sound you ever heard
Seven to eight T-6's wing tip to wing tip flying directly overhead at 1000 feet or less before the start of a T-6 pylon race at the airport in Wilson, NC in the '70's. rcpileit[8D]
Posted on: 5/2/2004 7:14 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: MVVS 49 Break In / What prop?
Thanks guys for the responses. I happen to have a couple of the prop sizes recommended on hand and will drill one out, balance and use what I have. Thanks for all the information on needle settings also. rcpileit
Posted on: 4/29/2004 5:39 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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MVVS 49 Break In / What prop?
Ready to break this engine in. I have found no mention in the literature that was packed with the engine (new) as to what prop to run for break in. Any ideas? rcpileit[&:]
Posted on: 4/28/2004 7:02 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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Thanks
Thanks for the reply, Mike. George Oakey rcpileit Greenville, NC
Posted on: 3/11/2003 1:26 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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555 plug hiarchy
Hello again Mike, I have recently purchased a 555 receiver along with HS-55 servos. I ordered all with the Hitec connectors which I notice can be plugged into the receiver in two directions. Would you please be so kind as to let me know which pin in the receiver is for positive, negative and signal. I don't want to risk frying anything! Thanks, George Oakey rcpileit Greenville, NC
Posted on: 3/9/2003 12:16 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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RCD 3400 Receiver Airtronics
Thanks Mike, Now maybe I can feel enthused about finishing my Knife!! George Oakey Greenville, NC
Posted on: 10/15/2002 11:27 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=315125

RCD 3400 Receiver Airtronics
Hello Mike, I have the following question. When looking at the top of the case for this receiver with the plugs for the servos on the right side, what hierarchy is assigned to each pin? Is positive the outside pin? etc. What is the middle pin and so on. I have fried one servo playing with this and would like to avoid a future occurrence. I have sent the receiver in for a look and advised no problem exists. Please clear this up for me so I can enjoy this product. Thanks, George Oakey Greenville, NC
Posted on: 10/14/2002 11:20 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
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So long handlaunch
Greg, I wish I had a better hatch / battery, receiver hold down arrangement that would have allowed me to try inverted. The previous owner just used electrical tape to hold the fiberglass hatch in place and I did not want to dump any thing out if there was a chance to save the plane. It was still responding to my inputs when I last saw it and then I could see nothing of it. the reflective tape on the leading edge was doing its job as that was the last thing I could make out. Oh well that's flying. Thanks for the input. George
Posted on: 5/27/2002 10:34 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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So long handlaunch
I managed to lose my handlaunch today. Geez the thermals were strong once I managed to get through the ground layer it was all up and I do mean strong (hat sucking) up!! Trying to spiral in this stuff was of no use. The last I was able to make out it was at around 2000 ft. heading to the north with the breeze! Oh well at least it was lost while flying. Time to try a discus style plane. George
Posted on: 5/27/2002 8:07 PM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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Canadian Soaring Society
Thanks for the response and the congrats. Greg. George
Posted on: 5/12/2002 11:00 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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Canadian Soaring Society
Does anyone have the current mailing address for the Canadian Soaring Society? I have just completed my Bronze Task Sheet and would like to mail / email in for the next level. Thanks, George
Posted on: 5/11/2002 9:43 AM by Author "rcpileit-RCU" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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