RE: Thunder Tiger 4 stroke engines...any good?
I have a TT 91 and love it. I run it with a 14x7 & 15x6
Posted on: 6/20/2012 11:05 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11126151

RE: evolution 50 cc gas engine troubles
Can you snap a picture of the bottom of you cowl? You should have a bigger hole in the bottom them you have in the front. Hot air needs to get out. 1:1 is not enough, need more than that.
Posted on: 6/2/2012 2:48 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: is this normal? Electric motor mounted to the right
Its perfect (for now) Leave it alone (for now) Fly it..
Posted on: 5/31/2012 10:20 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11102045

RE: Propeller Sizing for Specific Motors
Threads like this make me want to pull my hair out. Your ALL over the map with your specs. 1lb is VERY different from 4lb. The two would take completely different motor/battery combos. You need to come back with better numbers so you can get the correct help. The motor you picked says right on the web page, "Voltage: 4~5S Lipoly". This is not an 3 cell motor, the Kv is too low. For a 3 cell, you need to stick to something in the 1050-1250 Kv range. You need about 100w per pound of weight for an average flying plane. Remember, the watt per pound is "propped" watt, NOT motor watt. You can have a 150W motor propped to only pull 80 or 100 watts. So lets say you want 300w for a 3lb plane, you wouldn't buy a 300w motor because you would be running the motor maxed out. This means a HOT motor. You want to prop a motor to pull a MIN of 10% under, but preferably 20-25% under. The motor will last longer that way. ESC are the same way. If your going to pull a load of, say 20A max, you want a ESC that is a MIN of 10% over. But again, preferably 20-25% over. So if your plane is 1lb, your going to want a motor to be in the 125-150 watt range (propped @ 100w). If your plane is 4lb, your going to be looking around 500w-600w range (propped @ 400w). Remember, 100w propped, is ballpark range for an avrage flying sport plane. If you want a hot rod, or 3D type power, something closer to 150-175w per pound. What ever the max AMP is for the motor you pick, get an ESC that is 20% bigger. That way your ESC will run cooler and last longer. Got it? Good ...
Posted on: 5/31/2012 10:13 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: rc plane for bf
Was there a budget?? What controller model does he use? (the thing he holds in his hand with two little sticks on it) You could with a somewhat cheap bind and fly electric or buy him an ARF and a engine. $250-$600. I would vote for 120 size Decathlon with a DLE-20 or Saito 180. I think he would drop to one knee on the spot! [:D]
Posted on: 5/31/2012 10:10 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Is RCU having server issues?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Luchnia Many folks have gradually parted ways and moved over to other sites and just frequent RCU once in a while. RCU's market is one of the best features they have. [/quote] [image]http://homediningfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Raise-Hand-Smiley-pic.jpg[/image][color=#FFFFFF] .....[/color]
Posted on: 4/27/2012 11:59 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: New OS 33cc Gasser..any reports yet?
I removed joke from my first post. Sorry that it hurt your feelings, it was only meant as a joke. Again, sorry. Scoot
Posted on: 1/12/2012 11:14 AM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: New OS 33cc Gasser..any reports yet?
[quote]ORIGINAL: garyr1 What's the reports fellas? Good? Bad? Issues? I looked for a thread but couldn't find one. Point me at it if I missed, thanks. A [b]good friend is thinking about it[/b]... [/quote] Come on man. We all know YOU want one!! LOL
Posted on: 1/12/2012 11:11 AM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Semi-Symmetrical, Hi-wing, ARF/RTF Options?
[quote]ORIGINAL: grosbeak I learned to fly in 2011 with a Hobbico Hobbistar 60 RTF. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/rests/6083538787/][img]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6197/6083538787_a2a0820ce3.jpg[/img][/url] It's big, powerful and forgiving - and it has a semi-symmetrical wing. I still love to fly it. [/quote] The HobbiStar 60 is a FANTASTIC plane!! Put a MA 12x6 and go have fun.
Posted on: 1/10/2012 9:38 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: What size StiK?
[quote]ORIGINAL: AA5BY The only plane in my hanger that stays on float charge is an Ultra Stick Lite 120 because it is the goto plane for windy days or a short flying session. Viva la sticks! [/quote] Gas Sticks!! Love them....
Posted on: 12/25/2011 4:42 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: xRotor Sport Quad by BLueSky?
WOW!! Still a years worth of threads on the first page! Over at RCG, everyday there is at least 2 full pages of copter threads each day. I just looked, there are 167 people in the "multicopter" forum right now. Wow, RCU is WAY behind the times. I asked about FPV here on RCU and 20 people started to plan a lynching. Ive been here too long already (10min). Back to the other site. [:D]
Posted on: 12/25/2011 1:38 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Multi Rotor Helicopters"
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RE: Looking for a Quadcopter frame
Its been two months...... Really?
Posted on: 12/25/2011 1:29 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Multi Rotor Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10875815

RE: First Low Wing
[quote]ORIGINAL: JH313 I think the stick isn't that big of a move from an Avistar. [/quote] LOL WRONG. You let the look fool you. The Ultra Stick is a FANTASTIC plane that does not care if its windy and does NOT fly like a trainer.
Posted on: 11/27/2011 9:49 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10832320

RE: correct Antenna orientation
Omni-Directional Antenna still have a nulls at each end of the pattern. Dont get stuck in the doughnut hole. 99.9% of the time you will be fine. You could go with the 9 channel to get the two antenna Rx to build in some diversity. Scott
Posted on: 11/27/2011 9:15 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Learning Progress to more manuvers , planes?
I would stick with the high wing till someone asks you if your tiring to brake it. [:D] You can go up in power a little. I have a 40 size trainer with a OS 46AX and its a blast to fly.
Posted on: 11/17/2011 12:57 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10816824

RE: WHAT IS
[image]http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ln802eosZd1qbuptc.gif[/image] ,,,,,,
Posted on: 11/14/2011 8:33 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10812591

RE: Gyro in Airplane ??
I have a nice kit built 73" P-38. Been thinking about putting a CC board in it with full 3 axis gyros to fly-by-wire. If I lose a motor, the CC board WILL go to full throws to keep it level and save the plane. But for sport flying, no, gyros are not needed IMHO.
Posted on: 11/6/2011 12:56 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10799565

RE: new plane
At 15 you should be making your OWN money. Get a work card and go find a job, or cut grass, handy man type stuff for elderly folks in your neighborhood, Ebay. What every it takes. At 15, I was making $200 week after school/weekends. I bought my 1st truck and had plates/insurance before my 16th birthday. Get R done.
Posted on: 11/6/2011 12:48 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10799558

RE: Radio Choice
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rotten40851 Get A Futaba System!!!! You wont regret it!! For 2.4 GHz Futaba CANT BE BEAT!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] [quote]ORIGINAL: skeeter_ca Get A Airtronics System!!!! You wont regret it!! For 2.4 GHz Airtronics CANT BE BEAT!!!!!!!!! [:D] skeeter [/quote] Proof that there is at least 2 in every crowd. [8|] Get a radio system!!! You wont regret it!! [:D]
Posted on: 11/6/2011 12:40 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10799549

RE: Four Stroke Engine in Tower Trainer .60
I had a Thunder Tiger 91 four stroke on a 60 size trainer and it flew fine. Not under nor overpowered. Wait, what was the question? :)
Posted on: 10/21/2011 9:54 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10776987

RE: Looking for a Quadcopter frame
What about something like this? http://www.multiwiicopter.com/products/carbon-scarab-quad-octa-12mm-airframe-175mm-core-multiwii
Posted on: 10/20/2011 9:21 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Multi Rotor Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10775553

RE: Are you new to QUAD copters? And need advice stop in and ask me,
[quote]ORIGINAL: gabtrac Hi, I am extremely new to quad copters, octo copters - anycopters. BUT I am eager to learn and get one built. Is there a book, magazine, website, anything that cangive me a grounding education in this subject? Thanks, ak  [/quote] http://www.rcgroups.com/multi-rotor-helis-659/ All the info you could ever need or want
Posted on: 10/18/2011 9:30 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Multi Rotor Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10772449

RE: whats rong with my easystar?
The title of the thread made me think of Kim Jong Il... :) F Ya!
Posted on: 10/16/2011 1:48 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10768178

RE: which motor?
Take a 10x8 with you and check the amperage with a watt meter. 10x7 on a 770kv 4s set-up might be a little small. I have a 890kv Scorpion and 10x7 is about as small as I can go on a Pulse 25.
Posted on: 10/16/2011 1:45 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10768171

RE: which motor?
You have to run a 4 cell with either motor. Kv is low for a 3 cell. If your planing on running 3 cells, look for a motor in the 1050-1200kv range.
Posted on: 10/15/2011 10:51 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10767420

RE: please help....what controller do i need?
http://www.aerofly.com/afpd/requirements.html
Posted on: 10/10/2011 10:00 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10759183

RE: New pilot, need a suggestion.
[quote]ORIGINAL: 1QwkSport2.5r So, I will re-investigate the radio situation as I do not know where this adventure may end up. I've got interest in a multi-engine craft of some sort, but thats a far off place from now. Perhaps I buy a 6 or 7ch radio now, and when I'm ready for the ''big boys'' I'll step up to a 8 or 9ch radio and pass the Trainer and 6/7ch onto my Father. I'll just have to see. [/quote] I know a lot of people will disagree with the suggestion, buy I know more and more people that are buying this radio. They all love it (for the price). All of them re-flashed the firm ware with ER9x which is the main resin they like it. It really opens up the whole radio. You can download the firm ware for free. But for $40, how do you go wrong? Well, most of them converted them to Dragon Link too, but never heard anything bad about the stock Rx's. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Transmitter_w_Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html http://code.google.com/p/eepe/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MhRL-rdrkg
Posted on: 10/10/2011 3:41 AM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: New pilot, need a suggestion.
LT40
Posted on: 10/8/2011 10:19 AM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10754708

RE: What tools/parts do I need?
Trash bag inside the tail of the plane. [:D]
Posted on: 10/8/2011 12:25 AM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10754253

RE: Horizon Hobby Secret Video #2
[quote]ORIGINAL: Kmot I still say it's a quadcopter. [/quote] X2 Or Something related to a Quad.
Posted on: 10/6/2011 9:30 PM by Author "scooterinvegas" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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