RE: Alpha 40 with sticky alierons
I would check the ailaron tips to make sure they are not catching the wing. if there isnt a lot of clerance i would put a knife on each ailaron tip. I would also check the hinges if possible. Im not sure about the alpha trainer but some have hinges with pins through them and one might be bent. I would also check there is no glue in the hinges or covering that has got caut. Another good one to check is from the pushrod to the aileron. If one of those are bent they wont be running true. Hope this helps
Posted on: 12/9/2010 8:19 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 Cubs fuselage width
I havent got any of them but im sure you would be able to fit a camera in both planes
Posted on: 10/9/2010 3:34 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Ready for second plane?
Id go for something like a speed air 40 or if you want something realistick looking i would try the black horse models chipmunk 60 because they are strong and the landing gear is forward enough so it wont tip in
Posted on: 8/31/2010 2:01 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Is my wing going to be okay!?
personaly i wouldent fly that. Id get a new wing if possible and for joining the wings i would glue them then leve the glue dry with the wings still atached to the plane like in flight
Posted on: 8/31/2010 1:55 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Want to learn (Newbie)
Learn to fly trainers first with your instructor because there are a lot of stuff you need to learn first
Posted on: 8/31/2010 1:49 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: pinch test
I dont bother with pinch test. I oppen the throttle to max then adjust untill the engine reaches max rpm then turn the needle 1/4 turn rich. After that i try the model pointing up and down and trim untill the engine keeps running
Posted on: 8/31/2010 1:47 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Seagull Decathlon with 70.9
I knew some one who had one and he had great fun and flying out of it
Posted on: 8/31/2010 1:43 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Black Horse Cobra
I have had a few black horse models and found them to be incredibly strong planes
Posted on: 8/7/2010 2:58 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: GP RV-4, fuel tank....
Ive found about flying time it depends on your engine and how you tune it. in a trainer I had an evolution 40 enya ss40 and os 46La all used on the same plane and found every one ran for diferent lengths of time for each.
Posted on: 8/7/2010 2:51 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: wing repair help
I would just tape the holes if they are only small. If they take up more than the space between 2 to 3 ribs then i would concider re covering
Posted on: 7/10/2010 9:49 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: setting up a the throtle
Because i have a digital radio with a throttle cut i put the throttle channel full open including trims and the oppen the throttle on the carb. Then i just cut and bend the wire to its proper length
Posted on: 4/14/2010 4:46 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Who are the top 3 ARF manufacturerers?
I would go for ripmax, black horse models and hangar 9
Posted on: 4/3/2010 6:34 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: chipmunk c of g problems
Thanks for all your help im going to try to fly tomorrow and ill proberbly let you know how the flight goes
Posted on: 2/26/2010 11:13 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: chipmunk c of g problems
Thanks the engine is in the recomended range but its on the lower side of the recomended engine size. ill try adding more lead and look at how the c/g is then
Posted on: 2/22/2010 1:34 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: chipmunk c of g problems
Hi i havent got any servoes in the tail. The model is artf so the servo plate has already been done. all the manual says is the c/g should be 100mm from the leading edge of the wing and doesent mention anything about the fusalage. The only other thing i could thinck of was getting lead on the rocker cover and straping it to the engine. I was just wondering if this would work
Posted on: 2/22/2010 9:17 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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chipmunk c of g problems
Hi ive got a black horse models chipmunk and im having problems balancing the plane. I have got an os 70 ultimate four stroke engine in the plane. The balance point by the manual is 100mm from the leading edge of the wing. when i tried this the plane was so tail heavy i couldent get the tail off even with the battery and all my gear as far forward as i can get. i tried 8 oz of lead and still cant get the weight forward. Any sugestions would be gratefull
Posted on: 2/22/2010 6:52 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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What is your faverout warbird?
Just wondering what every one's faverout warbird is
Posted on: 2/2/2010 3:59 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Evolution Giving me Fits!
I had the same problem and it was dirt in the carburettor to clean it out you have to take the idle screw out and the other cap on the side of the carburettor. Then put a wire or something through till the wire goes all the way out. i Also took the bafle out of mine and it run great after that
Posted on: 1/17/2010 7:34 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Rascal 40 Landing Gear
Personally i would go to the local model shop and ask for advice
Posted on: 1/3/2010 7:15 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: .25 magnum leaking fuel
Its normal for them to leack its good cuz you know the engine is getting oil
Posted on: 12/30/2009 9:07 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Wings held on with rubber bands?/Alternatives?
rubber bands are better than bolts because if you crash there is less chance of tearing the wing out and making more damage. In theory if you crash a model with rubber bands they are easyer to repair. If you had bolts you could have problems with the bolt mountings coming loose. Ihad mine come off and destroyed the plane cuz the wing bolt mounting plate came off during flight.
Posted on: 12/26/2009 6:50 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: First time engine start
Id clear the old fuel out of the engine. set your needle to 2 1/2 open. Remove the glow plug and turn it over until the fuel stops gushing out of the plug hole. Keep doing it till you can see only spray coming out the plug hole. Check to make sure the plug is working. If it is insert it and try to start the engine [color=#FF0000]without priming it[/color] Using figers or starter you should get a result.
Posted on: 12/24/2009 4:38 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: cessna L-19
I dont know if it is possible to get one but what i do when im looking for a new plane is go to the user revews page and type in the plane i want. Hope this helps
Posted on: 12/24/2009 4:22 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: o.s 40 la
i would just put fuel through it and start it if it turns freely it should clear it self out.
Posted on: 12/22/2009 10:43 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: The FIRST Glow Engine You Ever Owned-remember?
Hi my first engine was an enya ss 40 that i aquired from my uncle when i decided to learn to fly rc planes at the age of 11
Posted on: 12/22/2009 10:38 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: BH models Piper Cub
i dont thinck they sell spares like that but i thinck you can get control horns from a uk website which is srcm or slough radio controled models. Im not sure though. The other option is getting a few from a crashed plane.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 2:55 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: BH T-28 ARF
I wouldent bother with bying canopies if they breack its easyer to make your own out of a large pop bottle. They are just so expensive to buy for what they are
Posted on: 10/29/2009 2:49 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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os 70 ultimate help
I have got an os 70 ultimate that smokes a lot when you pull the throttle to idle and make a left turn and decent i was thincking it could be the mixture but i wanted advice first because the engine transitions smoothley.
Posted on: 10/18/2009 3:25 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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os 70 ultimate help plese
I have got an os 70 ultimate that smokes a lot when you pull the throttle to idle and make a left turn and decent i was thincking it could be the mixture but i wanted advice first because the engine transitions smoothley.
Posted on: 10/18/2009 3:22 AM by Author "speedair" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
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RE: Receiver problem?
i would replace the receiver personally i wouldent take the chance of something going wrong
Posted on: 10/11/2009 12:07 PM by Author "speedair" in the forum "Beginners"
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