RE: Extra Canopies?
I've got an older Wild Hare Yak.........80" wingspan...........Teal, White, Blue, ..... I've been looking for a canopy for that one. If you guys happen to run across one or know of someone that has one.........let me know Thanks
Posted on: 7/25/2009 2:23 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8962916

RE: DX7 RF Deck Replaced Twice...Why?
Very Interesting................ Hadn't thought to look.............I had my initials written (really small) on the back of my Tx.............not there!!!!! I think they copied the plane programming onto a new DX7 and sent me that rather than repairing the old one. The note I got from the tech said they had found the RF deck wanting and replaced it..........I guess they found the whole Tx wanting........... OK by me.............just shouldn't have taken 39 days..............
Posted on: 7/20/2009 8:06 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8950087

DX7 RF Deck Replaced Twice...Why?
When I bought my DX7 a year and a half ago it had no range. I walked away from my plane maybe 15ft and all control was lost. I called Horizon thinking maybe I had messed up on the Rx binding or something.......but, they said no, send it in. When I got it back, the note from the Tech said they had found the RF deck to be bad and replaced it. I have flown quite a lot since and have been satisfied since the repair. A couple months ago I lost a plane straight into the ground.......no control what so ever.......sent the radio and Rx in for inspection.......just got it back.......the note from the Tech said they found the RF deck to be defective and replaced it. That's 2 RF decks in less than two years???? Do RF decks wear out??? Could my charger somehow harm the radio??? Or is this just one of those unfortunate situations where lightning strikes twice in the same place??? I hope someone out there has more experience here than I do and can shed some light on this.........
Posted on: 7/14/2009 11:43 AM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8932290

RE: Spektrum Warranty Service Stinks
Hey Wasp, Just to make sure you have "perspective".........go back and read all the posts on page 1 of this little discussion. and............take your favorite Tx out of the case, box it up and send it in for a routine inspection.............. then............come back in six weeks and tell us how warm and fuzzy you feel about the Horizon repair dept. Like I said earlier, Horizon has (until now) been the "Best of the Best" for customer service in the repair dept..........things have changed since you last had to send something in.
Posted on: 7/12/2009 2:14 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8926667

RE: Spektrum Warranty Service Stinks
My Dx7 Tx came back on Friday..............39days since I sent it in............Brutal! I expected an inspection would reveal no issues...........I got a surprise.......... When I bought the radio new a year and a half ago, it had no range........if I walked more than 15ft away from my plane I would lose all control. I sent it in and it was repaired and sent back to me promptly (that was the old Horizon Repair). The tech said it had a bad RF deck and they replaced it.......fine, mistakes happen even with new stuff. The note I got back with the radio this time said essentially the same thing...........the signal was weak so the RF deck was replaced.........AGAIN.......! ?????????? How can that be? What causes an RF deck to wear down? Anyone know anything about electronics?????? Please feel free to enlighten me.
Posted on: 7/11/2009 10:52 AM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8923942

RE: Spektrum Warranty Service Stinks
I called Horizon to get an update on my Tx.........the tech said I should get it back on July 9th.............that will be 38 days since I sent it off. I asked them if they were aware that these outrageous turn-around times would hurt future business............the answer was "affirmative"..........they know they are not living up to expectations and are committed to fixing it............That's the good news............ The bad news is it probably won't get fixed this year. So, if you need a repair this flying season.........be prepared for a 4-5 week turn-around. Its not the tech's fault......somebody up the ladder gets to take credit for this little fiasco............ I still love my Tx........but, this wait has been brutal.
Posted on: 7/2/2009 9:18 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8902118

RE: Spektrum Warranty Service Stinks
I suggest you send your Tx in for service today...........just to be on the safe side........then, get back with us in a month and share your feelings. Bet you won't be quite so satisfied................... All the good times and fast service were in the past.............not now..........not today I had warm, fuzzy feelings about Horizon service till a month ago.........a 4 week turn-around in July (mid flying season) is brutal................I was expecting maybe 2 1/2 weeks cause it is the busy season.............I have been without my transmitter for 30 days and its not over yet..........and I bet when I do get it............the tech comments will say "everything checked out fine". I don't question the quality of the products or the people................I believe the "quantity" of quality people is the problem.
Posted on: 6/30/2009 10:35 AM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8894420

RE: Spektrum Warranty Service Stinks
I got tired of waiting for my radio and Rx to be returned from inspection so, I called for an update................first call I hung up after being on hold for 45 min.........finally got through the next day just at their start-up. I was told "the turn-around time for repairs is 4 weeks minimum"..................holy crap. I sent mine in on June 1st........I know they got it that week. They didn't log it in till the 8th......now it's 4 weeks from the 8th......at least. Maybe the first week of July........probably the second week. Horizon sold all these 2.4 gig systems in the last couple of years........made a $hit pot full of money........everybody got big bonuses. They increased their market share by a gazillion %............. .............and still have the same number of repair technicians trying to keep up in the middle of flying season. When the crash happens, most blame it on the radio system, so, off it goes to Horizon. How many radios and Rx's do you suppose they get for inspection in a week???............40???......50??? Economy slow..........sales down........who wants to hire more people?? In an economic slow down the first thing to suffer is customer service........cause customer service generally doesn't bring in any new dollar$.......it is an investment in future purchase$. If the company is forward looking, the customer service is held together.............If they are more interested in today's dollar and forget about sales down the road........4 weeks turn-around is what you get. I don't think my radio system has a problem.............I think it was an ESC..........but, when you fly expensive planes, you error on the side of caution. Horizon has always been top notch in their service.........I believe they will be again......however, until they realize that they are jumping over dollars to save dimes there is going to be a lot of down time. ...................and a lot of complaints from waiting flyers.
Posted on: 6/21/2009 3:24 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8869356

RE: Graupner Taxi 2400 +DL50?
My Taxi 2400 has a ZDZ 50 NG on it for power............Great combination......has unlimited vertical if you want it.......yet it doesn't seem overpowered at all. Scoots rite along at full power but flies like a cub at half throttle. The flaps are really effective.......really slows it down for very easy landings. All up weight is 18lbs. The DL 50 would be very close to the ZDZ 50 in weight and performance.........I think you will have a very nice airframe/engine combo.
Posted on: 5/25/2009 3:35 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8797305

RE: Accu Cycle Elite - 'End' after Cycling ?
I don't believe you get a trickle after cycling................just after charging.
Posted on: 4/13/2009 3:57 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8676685

RE: Rx's at Donald's Hobby Center?
Thanks for sharing that........... Figures........this last transaction I tried to do with him was like the "web order from Hell" First he sends me somebody elses stuff.........I send that back on my dime........then he starts this delay game.......tells he's gonna "take care of me".........then he'll "send my stuff right out"...........then it's "I'll send you what I have". After over 20 days of waiting for my stuff I finally pulled the pin.....cancelled the order and ordered my 4 Rx's from Toddsmodels.com and had them in 3 days. I should have known Don was on his way out......you can't pull that stuff and stay in business these days......too many good guys to deal with on the internet.....and then to stick me with a bogus credit card billing I have to dispute......what a low life. For anyone interested.........Toddsmodels.com is a great place to buy Rx's and you won't have to play any games.....Good Prices........Good Service. If I knew what rock Don was under I'd park my truck on it
Posted on: 3/26/2009 12:40 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8618608

Rx's at Donald's Hobby Center?
Donald's was a good source for Spektrum and JR Rx's until recently.........I can't find the web site now..........is he still in business??? He charged my credit card for merchandise I never received..............spose he's closed his doors and rented a hole under a rock....
Posted on: 3/25/2009 5:18 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8616031

RE: WOW!! New DL 111cc and 55cc !
Will I notice a "marked" difference in the way my plane performs if I get a DLE 55 vs a DL50???? I know it's a 10% increase in displacement..............can I swing a bigger prop......or one with more pitch at a similiar RPM or will I see an increase in RPM using the same prop? As the price goes up.....what do I get for the extra money??
Posted on: 3/13/2009 6:08 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8574883

RE: What to do with old transmitters.
Get an RC Skydiver...........they are hard to shoot down once the chute opens. Great place to use that extra gear thats just gathering dust............
Posted on: 3/11/2009 7:20 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8568151

RE: Tight wing tube, help
I was using powdered graphite on the tube but, I didn't solve the problem totally......it did improve so i could get the wings off myself without help......it is still a struggle. I never heard of wax as a solution, if that works I'll try that.............anybody else have success with wax??
Posted on: 2/17/2009 11:56 AM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8486536

Red Oracover Paint Match
I'm working on a plane covered with True Red Oracover..........I needed to paint some parts to match.........through trial and error, I now have Missile Red, Cherry Red, Safety Red and many more shades of Red that aren't even close. The best match I've found is Ace Hardware's Premium Enamel Banner Red. Comes in a 12oz spray can for around $5 bucks. Is it an exact match?............Looks good to me.............
Posted on: 2/14/2009 11:34 AM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8475739

Canopy for Yak 54 80" Wingspan
My 80" Yak canopy is cracked..........is there an extra one out there some where sitting on someone's shelf?? The plane is vintage 2006..... Mine is Teal but at this point I'll take what I can get. Send me a PM if you have something.
Posted on: 2/14/2009 11:23 AM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8475709

RE: Hobby People Shipping Scam
[quote]ORIGINAL: gaRCfield I find it amazing that someone can complain about having a giant, fragile package delivered to their door, probably from hundreds or even thousands of miles away, for $20. If you don't want to pay shipping, why don't you just drive and pick it up? These 'scam' rates you see are incredibly discounted shipping rates. How much do you think it would cost YOU to ship a .40 size plane with UPS? Have you tried ordering a plane from a smaller shop, like Wild Hare, Aero-Works, etc.? They can be up to $60-$80, even more for a bigger plane shipped. I think we should be very thankful that we can get these products, have them delivered to our doors, not pay tax, and have warranty and damage coverage for only $20. That's like an hour or two of work to have a plane shipped across the country. I'm a super saver member too, but I buy things elsewhere also. I got a .90 size plane delivered for $30 and thought that was a very good deal. [/quote] I just E-Mailed Patty at Wildhare last week to ask what shipping would be to Idaho for a 50cc sized plane.................answer.............no more than $15 bucks. The exact quote was "$10 - $15 bucks". Oh yeah, I know that is not realistic and some freight is built into the cost of the plane....however........the real difference is you don't have to know the dimensional formula versus the actual weight..........."FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $25" wasn't plastered all over their web site............FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS UNDER 30lbs wasn't mentioned................... Deception.....Scam........Creative Marketing.......Aggressive Retailing...........call it what you want.............I call itNO MORE SALES TO ME
Posted on: 1/28/2009 7:43 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8413325

RE: Hobby People Shipping Scam
Good discussion gents............I don't really care if you agree with my terminology or not. My intent was to alert buyers to a deception............the advertising is deceptive to all but the most learned shipping scholars...........I congratulate all you shipping junkies on picking up on "Dimensional" weight rather than actual weight. I would venture a guess that a large number of would be buyers have no idea what "Dimensional" weight is. No matter, the dirty deed has been Day Lighted. Now, I have a life outside these forums and I suggest you follow my lead and go find something else to occupy your leisure hours...............hopefully something constructive............lest you be labeled a "Bottom Feeder" by Greg Hahn............
Posted on: 1/24/2009 5:27 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8396260

RE: Hobby People Shipping Scam
Sh**t fellas..........scuse me for not measuring up........the fine print says 30 pounds. How come you eagle eyes can't see that...........that is the heart of the SCAM. Most folks will see the 30lbs and KNOW the order is way under that. No, I don't know what a dimensional weight is..............in the world of RC, this plane is in a little box..........I've ordered airplane accessories that come in a bigger box and received FREE SHIPPING. It is a SCAM designed to suck you in.........Go to the site........read the exclusion...... A 6lb 4oz airplane in a 34"X8"X13" box certainly would not register to most of us as oversized. A spade is a spade........ For the nay sayers.........order all you want from them..... For everyone else........watch your shipping charges.........your eyes are not playing tricks on you......Hobby People IS......
Posted on: 1/24/2009 12:08 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8395227

RE: Hobby People Shipping Scam
I spend a lot of money (more than hundreds) on RC stuff every year.........and I guarantee Hobby People won't be see a penny of it............ Sure Free Shipping is a good deal............sometimes I get planes shipped free from RCGuys.........Tower Hobbies.............Hobby-Lobby I read the disclaimer and knew I wasn't going to be anywhere near 30lbs.......Bingo....FREE SHIPPING.................Not.........Hobby People is running a scam. Plain and Simple.........
Posted on: 1/24/2009 12:26 AM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8394158

Hobby People Shipping Scam
Go to Hobbypeople.net to see the scam for yourself.............they advertise Free Shipping on all orders over $25.............reading the fine print excludes overseas orders and oversize orders over 30lbs (actual or dimensional)...........what ever that means? I just received a 6lb 4oz plane in a box 34"X8"X13" and was charged $19.99 shipping. I called to ask why and they said it was oversize??????? What a rip-off...........their ethics on this type of bait and switch scam is beyond belief.... I urge all of you that care to call a spade a spade not to buy anything from a company that uses these tactics to get people to make a purchase. I sure won't be getting any more of my RC stuff from the fakes.................
Posted on: 1/23/2009 11:50 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8394054

RE: Hangar 9 1/4 scale Cub build thread...
I was going over my cub yesterday doing some minor maintenance..........my gear was coming loose from the fuselage..........as I started looking it over I was surprised at how much wear I have in the bolt holes.............WOW!!!!!.............this is nearly new....probably 40 or 50 touch downs total. I'll be watching this gear a lot more closely from now on.....................
Posted on: 12/11/2008 8:57 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8236874

RE: Andy Sheber's Pitts ARF by RC Guys
I agree that the color change will give this bird a new life at RCguys...........that easter egg color turned me and a lot of others away.........never could get used to it. I thought the $469 price tag was a bit steep for a change of covering......I'd order one tomorrow if I could get it delivered for around $4bills.
Posted on: 12/11/2008 8:32 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8236768

RE: Pick-Up Truck Plane Rack/Storage Ideas
Go to the local building supply and buy 6 solid casters (not the swivel kind).........bolt those to the bottom of your plywood so they run in the bottom of the corrugations in your pickup bed.........use common sense to space your casters evenly..........2 up front, 2 in the middle and 2 toward the rear...........now you don't have to crawl in to the front on your hands and knees to retrieve your stuff........it makes a big drawer out of the back of your truck. Find a Harbor Freight catalog and order a set of folding table legs...usually about $10-$20. Bolt 1 under the plywood between your casters so when you pull out the plywood drawer you can fold down the leg to support the plywood when you want to pull it out and leave it out for optimum access. You'll need some 1" PVC pipe for leg extensions so your plywood will be close to level when pulled out....3/4" plywood works best cause it is stiff enough not to flex and belly much....find a buddy with a wire feed welder.........get some light 3" wide flat material and some thin wall square tubing that you can fit a piece of 1" PVC pipe inside.........make 4 brackets that you can support a short piece of 1" PVC vertically.............bolt two to each edge of the plywood approximately the fender-well length apart........now you use these 4 PVC uprights (2 on each side) to fashion horizontal wing holders........with the use of T's, elbows or crosses you can customize the wing holders width and heigth. Maybe as many as 4 wings on each side. And for more support and added possibilities use some PVC pipe to connect the wing holder uprights across your pick up bed on top. Pull your drawer out........put down your table leg........load your heavy flight box up front.......mount your planes to the deck...........hang your wings in the customized holders. You should be able to hold three 1/4 scale planes and all the support equipment easily. As an added bit of fluff........if you have a trailer plug on your bumper.......make a plug in extension cord with a banana plug end so you can charge your stuff off the bumper of your pick up.
Posted on: 12/7/2008 5:45 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8222364

RE: B&B Specialties Watch OUT !!!!!!!!!!
Don't bother the Moderators.............they're busy twiddling their thumbs......as they should be. This subject is Dead..........................
Posted on: 9/16/2008 9:38 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7961624

RE: Recent VK Cherokee Babe build
I've got a NIB VK Cherokee Babe kit that I would sell...........You can PM me if anyone is interested.
Posted on: 9/16/2008 9:08 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7961485

RE: Need expert help balancing a giant scale stinger.
I've got the kit built Stinger with a G-62 on it.........the plane was designed with the stock G-62 in mind.....the plans show a G-62 mounted to the plane...I thought I'd lighten mine up by putting a G-62 with electronic ignition on it.....threw the CG out of wack and I ended up tail heavy. Look at how short the nose is from the cockpit forward.....it needs a heavy engine to balance it. Like you said.....the cowl won't let you move the engine much... If I were you......I'd set the cowl off to the side and leave it out of the equation till you get the motor out front enough to get the CG back in line........I bet you have to move it out at least 3 to 5 inches..........................stand back and look at how short the nose is. Set the motor out front a ways.......get the CG you want.......fly the plane and get it dialed in........then you can decide how and if you want the cowl mounted for looks.
Posted on: 9/16/2008 8:41 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7961396

RE: B&B Specialties Watch OUT !!!!!!!!!!
I had the same problem with my first G-26 I bought from B&B............flipped that sucker till I was so frustrated I was ready to use it for a mini boat anchor.......Called Dick to get some advice and he told me to get a glove........re-position the prop.....and slap that prop through a compression stroke like I hated it.................started right up. Dick is honest, knowledgeable, helpful and a man of few words..........he's no "chatty Kathy".............some may take his short and to the point mannerisms wrongly. If you tell him what you're doing..........he can figure out what's wrong. You just have to listen and do what he says..........it will be short, to the point and exact. Dick is probably reading all this and smiling.........he knows there aren't any chickens that will be roosting any where near his place.
Posted on: 8/17/2008 10:07 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7857124

RE: pics of 1/4 scale cub with o.s.320?
I've got a buddy that is building the Sig 1/4 scale with the 4 cyl O.S. It's in the bones now and the motor is attached......also has scale gear. He won't finish it till next winter but, I bet you could get what you want to know from him. Contact: John Sawyer...........www.jsawyer@turbonet.com
Posted on: 5/18/2008 9:56 PM by Author "roknhs" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7512352