RE: Do I have phenolitic material?
Some guys build control horns, etc. from that material, I believe. Back in the old radio age ( real radio..not r/c ) that board was the main insulator material used. Unfortunately, I remember it well. Rich
Posted on: 11/19/2009 11:50 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Engine Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9265106

RE: Simple Foam Delta Wing, for fun or...COMBAT!
Well done. A bit too quick unless someone has built a similar plane before..but...worth the watch. rich
Posted on: 11/19/2009 11:46 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "RC Combat"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9265098

RE: Budget Taylorcraft 450
I can't help re the motors etc. but...if you are going to be in this hobby for any time at all, soldering soon becomes a necessary evil. Paying extra $$ for a motor with the "correct " connectors is avoiding the unavoidable. Might as well buy an inexpensive soldering iron; some 60-40 solder and experiment until you get it right. Soon, you will be saving money by doing your own soldering and you can become consistent in the various connectors that YOU choose..not what the manufacturer's have chosen. regards, Rich
Posted on: 11/15/2009 9:54 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9256464

RE: Considering giving nitro flight a try.....any advice?
The 45 minutes shouldn't be that much of a bother. You may find another, better, deal from club members on a glow trainer...too. Once I really got started flying glow, I put my foamies up. That doesn't mean that I won't use them again...but..for now...the glow planes are more fun for me. I understand all of the good features of foamies..but there is nothing like the power and sound of a nice glow engine. Also, there is nothing like being able to be fly again....in just a few minutes...after simply refueling your plane. Both styles have their place. I'll bet that you will fly your foamies when you have a short time-frame...and will drive to the bigger field when you need a glow fix. Of course, given your limited budget...you may find that having to join the AMA and pay club initiation fees & dues...may make the club costs prohibitive for you now. regards, Rich
Posted on: 11/13/2009 2:55 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9251298

RE: sim or program cable??
I had numerous problems trying to get FMS to run my TX on my Vista equipped computer. The first thing that I learned was that, for my setup, I had to use a MONO plug, not a Stereo plug. A number of other programming things had to be done to get FMS to run, including installing Smart-pro-PO Plus; and a PORT simulation program. I'd try the cable solution first, though. Rich
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:13 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9224621

JR xf 622 placement of spring?
Howdy, I bought a used JR XF622 along with a plane. The gentleman that I bought it from, at the very last minute..dropped the TX. We renegotiated the price, since the Gimbal was floating around inside of TX. He gave me the TX to mess with, just in case I could fix it. Well, I seem to have fixed it. Everything is functioning "normally" now. But...when the unit is turned over and the back is removed..... the Aileron/elevator Gimbal control has a spring that connects to a cross bar on the left hand side of the Gimbal. I have everything connected and working fine...however I cannot see WHERE the lower end of the spring connects. It is obvious that the upper ( closest to me ) end of the spring connects to the floating bar. But..where it goes I cannot tell. The spring was floating around inside when I opened it up. I can see the function...it returns the ail/elev Gimbal back to center. Has anyone torn one of these apart and can tell me what to look for as to the lower anchoring part of the spring? Thanks, Rich
Posted on: 11/2/2009 4:58 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9223120

RE: Thunder Tiger FYI
Thanks for the info. It is stories like these that make companies succeed.....and they should..... with that attitude. I've had similar experiences ( two of them) with my Spectrum radios. regards, rich
Posted on: 11/2/2009 3:24 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9222937

RE: A brief 1/2A story - Small World
Great story....you've put to rest the "Ugly American" stereotype, at least in the Dominican Republic. Adding in some real BBQ .....and you've made a convert to that type of food, too. Well done and well told. regards, Rich
Posted on: 10/31/2009 10:50 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9217392

RE: Newbie questions
Hmmmm sandbags for holding planes down...long ones work well. NOW, I finally have a use for all of the SINGLE; ALONE; AND FORLORN.. socks in my drawer. Good thing I save all of that stuff. I guess I better put the sand in a baggie before I put it into the sock, though. I wouldn't want to leave a trail of sand everywhere I went. Thanks for the idea. regards, Rich
Posted on: 10/30/2009 6:29 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9215977

RE: HZ Super Cub , add flaps in 5 minutes
The "flaps" look very much like some dry wall corners I've seen at Home Depot and Lowe's. How are they actuated? Do they link to the elevator servo? Is there an additional servo involved? Any info would be appreciated. thanks Rich
Posted on: 10/24/2009 10:15 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9199550

RE: RC + Photography
Well... if there are -"several more of her running around" - then...send me one. Oh wait, I better check with my wife. Those divorces can get really expensive, I've heard ( after only 49 happy years) Ha ha Rich
Posted on: 10/23/2009 4:50 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Digital Camera & Photo Editing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196622

RE: RC + Photography
No models like that are at our field. Where did you get it..Hobby city? Horizon? Tower? Can't find any in my catalogs either. Probably couldn't afford it/her anyhow...Ha ha regards, rich
Posted on: 10/23/2009 11:52 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Digital Camera & Photo Editing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196001

RE: RC + Photography
Very nice everybody. Sure shows what marrying photography and planes can produce. Excellent shots all around. Since I've learned how to keep my planes in the air longer, I take far fewer pictures at the field. Maybe that is a good thing???!!! Huh? regards, Rich
Posted on: 10/23/2009 11:25 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Digital Camera & Photo Editing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9195940

RE: RC + Photography
OK last one for now. This shot, and the one right above...were taken with a Canon S3 Ultra Zoom. A non-DSLR that has a long reach and still serves me well when I want an inexpensive, lightweight; carry-around; long reach; multi-purpose camera. regards, Rich [image]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2720687643_4b118c5d74.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 10/22/2009 5:56 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Digital Camera & Photo Editing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9194195

RE: RC + Photography
Snapped this one at the EAA air show at Oshkosh in 2008. Nothing like an air show to give you photo ops...huh?? regards, Rich [image]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2722592054_f4bfb3b9cf.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 10/22/2009 5:45 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Digital Camera & Photo Editing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9194177

RE: EasyStar
http://www.hobbywarehouse.com/Products/Multiplex/M214192-Easy-Star-Kit or use www.thefind.com and put "easy star airplane" in the search line. Don't forget the quotation marks or you will get hundreds of non useful results. regards, Rich
Posted on: 10/22/2009 8:23 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9193013

RE: OS tuning
Every engine I get... I automatically download the correct manual onto my computer. That way, even when ....(not if ).... I lose the original manual, I can look things up and print out a page or two if I need it. The manual will tell you the correct needle setting for initial startup. OS has their manuals on their web pages. regards, Rich p.s. there is difference between the start-up needle setting for the OS (FX) and the OS (AX) engines. One of my club "experts" spent twenty minutes trying to start my AX using the older engine's starting position. The manual solved the problem. RG
Posted on: 10/22/2009 8:15 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9193002

RE: RC + Photography
Some nice shots there. When I first started at my club(s) I spent far more time taking pictures than flying. That may have been because my picture taking abilities far exceeded my flying ability. I produced a ton of 4 x 6 pix ( for about 20 cents each at Wal-mart) and posted them on the club bulletin boards. The guys seemed to like having their planes featured. One small hint on the shot with the orange fence in the way. You can press your lens right up against plastic and metal fences and get a full (( or nearly full) frame shot. I've shot lots of baseball games with my lens squeezed tight to the chain-link fence. It is a good reason to use a filter of some kind over your expensive lens, of course. I shoot a Sony A350 with a Sony 28-250 lens. Seems to cover all my needs. No lens to change..hardly ever. The P-47 ( six foot wing-span) shot shown below was published in a local free paper. regards, Rich Some of my photos can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/21167841@N00/ [image]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3938770165_5afc23c72d.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 10/22/2009 8:00 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Digital Camera & Photo Editing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9192974

RE: Binding an AR6200 what am I doing wrong ?
Also, I had a bad bind plug once. Check it out with a ohm-meter/vom. Rich
Posted on: 10/22/2009 7:25 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9192933

RE: landing gear conversion
I was all over the runway with my planes, too. Then, I added some expo to the rudder control. Smoothed everything out a LOT. Rich
Posted on: 10/11/2009 9:09 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9163383

RE: spadstick build videos
Andy, a number of things slow/stop people from trying this hobby. When you add up the cost of a 4 channel new radio; receiver; an engine; and THEN the $150.00 or so cost of a plane that crumbles in one crash.... ...lots of guys just don't want to spend the bucks to "see" if they like the hobby. With new cheap ARFS; OR...cheap new radios and receivers...and a reasonably priced engine or electric motor/esc/batttery...add in a SPAD .... there are a lot fewer $$$$$ issues in the excuse pile.. I got suckered in with a $75.00 cost for two almost non-flying electrics...but..now I can proudly say I've spent more in the last two years than I did on my last two boating years... Ha ha Keep 'em coming. regards, Rich
Posted on: 10/9/2009 11:36 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9159133

RE: spadstick build videos
Great job as usual Andy. I forwarded the LINK on to a guy back in Illinois who might have an interest in SPADDing. You make it look SOOOOO easy. Ha Rich
Posted on: 10/9/2009 8:48 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9158746

RE: Softening Epoxy on wood?
I've removed a lot of hot melt glue; epoxy and foam by using a "box cutter" type of knife and heating the blade up with my heat gun. In a pinch, you could heat the blade with a propane torch or a hair-drier. regards, Rich
Posted on: 9/27/2009 9:08 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9127005

RE: Hobbico Hot-Shot 2
Why not take a Dremel or a tubing cutter and cut the bottom off and see what is inside?. Might just be a replaceable battery that they don't want us to know about. Can't hurt now. Be careful..Rich
Posted on: 9/20/2009 12:01 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9109737

RE: fms sinulator
This posting can be deleted. All issues solved per the next posting. thanks Rich
Posted on: 9/20/2009 8:15 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9109337

RE: fms sinulator
WOW...You've done it! I now have full TX control and FMS runs fine. I purchased the mono cable. and that obviously was a big step forward. I don't know where I got the idea that a stereo cable was the right one??? I then did a complete re-install of SmartProPoPlus. However, it seems that when SmartProPoPlus installs itself..it creates its own folder. I never saw a screen that gave me an opportunity to tell SmartProPoPlus to be saved to the FMS folder... Once I realized that....I deleted my FMS folder...renamed the SmartProPoPlus folder to FMS..reinstalled FMS to that newly renamed folder....re-calibrated everything and suddenly I am flying. I cannot tell you ALL how pleased I am that this now finally works. I have not been using a simulator and I know this will help me immensely. Thanks again.... regards, Rich
Posted on: 9/20/2009 8:13 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9109384

RE: fms sinulator
I bought and tried the mono cable. No luck. Has ANYONE on this board actually made FMS work, with a TX, with VISTA 32 bit on their computer? thanks Rich
Posted on: 9/19/2009 1:10 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9107801

RE: fms sinulator
Soon as I can, I'll make up ( or buy ) a mono plug cord and try that. Nothing would make me happier! Thanks for the suggestion. Any more...keep'em coming. Rich
Posted on: 9/19/2009 7:23 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9107353

RE: fms sinulator
Thanks, I did as the site suggested.. Deleted my old copy of FMS; Downloaded the new FMS 7.0 program; downloaded and extracted the .dll file and put it into the windows system32 folder as instructed. I verified that it was, in fact, now in that folder. The FMS program was automatically placed in the windows program folders. Unfortunately, I seem to be no further along now than I was before.The program works just fine with keyboard input only. It just doesn't recognize my Spektrum TX (DX5e) at all. I am using the recommended stereo cord, plugged into the microphone jack of my computer ( which recognizes it as a microphone). Previously, the prior FMS program did recognize a joystick, but I don't have that joystick available for another week. It is 120 miles away. Some where I read that I might be having "com port" problems. I tried all the 4 available com ports shown on the FMS screen. No change. I downloaded a "virtual port maker program "(HW Virtual serial port) but it only produces an error message of "class not recognized" when I attempt to run it. Candidly, I don't seem to get this thing to work. Recognize that I am not a complete computer newbie. I've created a web site for my village; I ran a member's group for a class of boats..... but ... I cannot get FMS to run on my VISTA computer. I did read that some video cards can't run it..but that doesn't make any sense as a problem, since the program does run...with keyboard control....only. Any other ideas, thoughts or suggestions appreciated. thanks, Rich
Posted on: 9/18/2009 8:06 PM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9106451

RE: Mounting a OS .46 AX inverted
The .46 OS AX is a great engine. Even a newbie like me can make it run consistently. The only hitch that I ran into was the senior guys on our field trying to tune it like a FX. They were using 4 to 5 turns out to start. The manual says something like 1 1/2 turns or so if I remember correctly. I haven't had to touch it much in the 6 months or so that I have been running it. A tach is a great tool for those of us without "tuned ears" as of yet. Read the manual and follow it. Rich
Posted on: 9/17/2009 9:44 AM by Author "richg99" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9102883