RE: ESM products?
I have the ESM Skyraider and am very happy with it. The fit and finish were very good. Granted the instruction we're the best but if you are putting one of these planes together you should have some experience and it shouldn't be an issue. As for this quote "I again would advise to stay away from them unless you have piloting skills to match their aerodynamics. " That basically applies to any of the warbirds out there, no matter who the manufacturer is. As far as the Beaver is concerned, I've built 3 different Beavers, none of them ESM, and they all need a lot of nose weight added. If you want the scale looks, which means a stubby nose, you're going to need to add quite a bit of weight up front regardless of if it's made by ESM or someone else.
Posted on: 2/17/2012 8:07 AM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10963106

RE: ESM, Ever Soaring Models Any Good?
I have the ESM Skyraider and am extremely pleased with the plane. Well built , nice paint, I did replace all the included hardware as I'm not thrilled with the quality of Chinese metal. I've dealt with a lot of brittle Chinese hardware before and didn't want to risk my plane for the minimal amount it would cost to replace it with quality hardware.
Posted on: 1/15/2012 9:49 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10910948

RE: 4 blade prop for 60 size P-51?
[quote]ORIGINAL: TLH101 There is BIG difference in 3 blade and 4-blade props. Really big.[8|] [/quote] Quite right........more blades[:D]
Posted on: 11/26/2011 8:00 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10830603

RE: 4 blade prop for 60 size P-51?
EMS Skyraider with a power 160 electric and a MAS 15.5x12 4 blade, Radar gun clocked it at 105mph. It's certainly not lacking in performance
Posted on: 11/24/2011 9:53 AM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10827197

RE: Large scale warbirds, best ARF for electric conversion?
Here's the pictures you asked for. The prop is a Master Airscrew 15.5 x 8. It was the biggest 4 blade I could find without getting into the high dollar blades
Posted on: 11/21/2011 8:36 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10823236

RE: Large electric warbirds 60 size plus,,,lets see em
Thanks, the hatch is on the bottom right behind the air scoop. The batteries are in there standing vertical right behind the firewall and I opened up the air scoop so it get all the cooling air it need in there as that is where I placed the ESC also. The mod was really easy and straight forward. Flying weight comes in at 16 lbs, and due to the placement of the batteries I got away without having to add any ballast for proper CG. Takeoffs at just over 1/2 throttle.
Posted on: 11/18/2011 8:14 AM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10818010

RE: Large electric warbirds 60 size plus,,,lets see em
ESM A-1 Skyraider. Eflite power 160 and Castle Creations 85HV ESC with 2X 5s 5000mah batteries, turning a 15.5X12 MAS 4-blade prop. Retracts are Sierra Giant Scale
Posted on: 11/12/2011 10:06 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
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RE: Large scale warbirds, best ARF for electric conversion?
I converted the ESM Skyraider to electric. Made a hatch right behind the firewall for the batteries. I'm running an Eflite power 160 on 10s (2 x5s) CC 85Hv speed control and a scale 4 blade prop. I can comfortably fly around on 1/2 throttle. With flaps deployed she lands almost like a trainer.
Posted on: 11/12/2011 9:43 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10809329

RE: Gyro in Airplane ??
[quote]ORIGINAL: Oberst [quote]ORIGINAL: warbird72 Wow Pete. Maybe stop and think,some people like differnt things.. Im really thinking of the gyro idea in my warbirds. I have lots of flying time under my belt..I have not flown for awhile but I wolnt lost it. like riding a bike . I love to play around with things. I like to invent stuff also. Try one out, You can always take it out. [/quote] My flying skills don't require any aid. I'm in [color=#660000][b]full[/b][/color] control of my aircraft at all times, except if something mechanical goes wrong, or if I do something stupid. If I can't handle a plane without electronic help like a gyro, I won't fly it because it shows that my flying skills are not up to par to handle the aircraft. Like someone said before, they don't allow use of gyros in any AMA competitions- there's a reason for that. So learn to use the rudder, on the ground and in the air, it will make you a better pilot. Pete [/quote] So you must not use a computer radio either, after all it's 'electronic help"
Posted on: 11/9/2011 9:26 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10805152

RE: Gyro in Airplane ??
Here's a site with all the info needed for setting up and installing a gyro in an aircraft . http://www.mycoolrc.com/gyro/indexnew.html I put a gyro on the rudder in my ESM Skyraider I can fly the rudder with no problem but this aircraft was a handful on take off (ground looping) Now it's straight down the centerline on takeoff, as soon as it's airborne the gyro get shut off. If everyone had the "gyros don't belong in aircraft, you need to learn to fly it" mentality. we'd still be living in the stone age.
Posted on: 11/8/2011 5:38 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10803355

RE: Adding Nose Weight
Just one, although you can fly it fairly slow, if you get it too slow it will drop a wing, but it recovers real easy as long as you have the altitude. I stalled mine on landing approach during my maiden. Luckily I was only a foot off the ground, almost to the runway when it happened so no damage other than a bent landing gear. So now I just carry a click or two of power on landing approach. I really enjoy mine. I'm currently converting mine over to electric power.
Posted on: 11/2/2011 8:13 AM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10793422

RE: Adding Nose Weight
I built this same aircraft several years ago . I sheeted and glassed mine. I had to add at least 20oz of lead to the nose ( can't remember exact amount) and flew it with an OS 91 four stroke. The plane doesn't even notice the weight, it just wants to fly. I usually cruise around at 1/4 throttle.
Posted on: 11/1/2011 9:27 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10793060

RE: Question about Retracts (Corsair Gold Edition Kit)
If you decide to go with air retracts, defiantly go with the Sierra Giant Scale over the Century Jets. I've owned both and regret getting the Century Jets after I got my first set from Sierra
Posted on: 9/4/2011 9:56 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10701928

RE: Hangar 9 Cub 40 on Great Planes floats?
Friend of mine has the Great Planes 40 size cub, basically the same size as the H-9, and it's equipped with 60 size floats and it flies just fine with the OS 72 four stroke
Posted on: 9/4/2011 8:55 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10701870

RE: Avoiding Cowl Screw Hole Chips
Magnets
Posted on: 8/13/2011 11:21 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10669618

RE: Airfield T-28 Help
Are you measuring from the leading edge of the wing where it meets the fuselage? I have mine at 82mm and it flies great
Posted on: 8/12/2011 9:05 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10668278

RE: elec help P51 Bluenose
In my opinion, for what it's worth, your wiring looks just fine. The only thing that I would do different is to put the flaps on a Y and plug into Aux 1 , then plug the ailerons into channel 1 and Aux 2. That way you could put aileron differential in. I do have a DX7 so maybe the DX8 is a little different.
Posted on: 8/12/2011 8:56 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10668269

RE: Sig Mid star
thanks for the link, that gave me the info I needed
Posted on: 10/6/2010 7:48 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10052492

Sig Mid star
I've repaired a Sig Midstar for a friend after he crashed it and need to know what the CG for this plane is as I would like to make sure it's still balanced after repairs. I looked on Sig's website and couldn't find any info and my friend bought it built so he doesn't have the plans
Posted on: 10/6/2010 12:15 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10051546

RE: OS 91 FS surpassII pumped
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bax O.S. doesn't sell the regulator as a separate part. [/quote] I know they don't, that was my point. Why don't they sell it. It's not a complicated item to replace, and shouldn't cost very much for the part. Instead I have two choices, buy a new carb body, since the regulator is attached to it, for $64 + shipping, or send it in to the factory for repair for around $100.
Posted on: 9/28/2010 1:02 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10033207

RE: OS 91 FS surpassII pumped
Through the process of elimination I was able to determine that the pressure regulator is the problem. Why doesn't OS sell the diaphragm for the regulator? You sell the cover for the regulator yet in the manual it states never disassemble the pressure regulator. Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't you disassembling the regulator if you remove the cover? A cover, a diaphragm , and two springs. Not exactly rocket science here. Instead of being able to replace the diaphragm, which can't be too awful expensive, you expect us to buy the whole carburetor body for $64.
Posted on: 9/27/2010 9:21 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10031966

OS 91 FS surpassII pumped
I can't get it to run at any throttle setting except wide open, is the regulator shot or is it something else?
Posted on: 9/24/2010 9:22 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10025341

RE: Four star 40 Mods? 4*
[quote]ORIGINAL: w8ye Sounds as though you changed from a nose wheel to a tail dragger? [/quote] No, just replaced the main gear with the 4star 40 gear, still has the stock nose gear. The wire gear that the Avistar comes with is just so springy that if you don't set it don't perfectly on landing, it will bounce
Posted on: 2/26/2009 10:29 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Sport Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8522915

RE: Four star 40 Mods? 4*
[quote]ORIGINAL: w8ye The bounce down the runway part is more in the order of landing technique & gear position than in the brand of landing gear [/quote] I gotta disagree with you, I removed the wire gear on my Avistair and replaced it with my old 4-star gear and now I grease all my landings instead of bouncing most of the time, haven't changed my style/technique of landing., just my landing gear
Posted on: 2/25/2009 11:12 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Sport Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8519258

RE: Century jet retracts Question?
Definitely worth getting the valve. I use it on my CJ retracts and you can slow them down to where it looks more scale and they don't Slam up or down, plus you can vary the speed on each individual side so one side will retract faster/slower than the other side, just like the full size aircraft...really looks cool too
Posted on: 2/25/2009 10:50 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8519152

RE: Unionville Beaver 8' Kit tips
I sheeted and glassed my Beaver, weighs around 12 1/2# , It has an OS 90 FS and I fly it around at 1/4 throttle. It's a great kit and you shouldn't have any trouble building it, I built mine with- flaps and also installed the aileron and flap servos in the wing. I like it so much that I am getting the 6ft Beaver to build next. The only thing I don't care for is the way the wing struts are basically built into the fuslage. That I will change on the next build so they are removable from the fuselage
Posted on: 1/11/2009 10:45 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8347783

RE: New Mini Electric is here the Falcon 3D!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: jimbobobdiddley Also sometimes while trying to hold a hover the blades would make a flappy, fwaaap, fwaaa, fwaaa (did I spell that right?) for a few seconds and then quit. What is that change in sound?[X(] [/quote] That's just the sound of your helicopter beating the air into submission [:D]
Posted on: 1/5/2008 2:18 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6858256

RE: my thoughts on blades
Wow you must have some big ass dragonflys down there[:D]
Posted on: 11/5/2007 6:55 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6585191

RE: what is this called
Some call it a feathering shaft, some a spindle, I call it a slingblade[:D]
Posted on: 10/13/2007 8:10 AM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6484578

RE: blade grip question
On the Falcon3D you can remove both tail grips together from the tailshaft by removing the set screw that holds it on the tail shaft. in your second picture it looks like you have set screw, the brass colored item inbetween the blade grips. Or you might be able to remove each grip individually , there should be a screw or bolt inside the blade grip.. Remove the blade and look down in where the blade mounts. Hope that helps
Posted on: 10/12/2007 9:15 PM by Author "tigermeet" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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