RE: The most higher adrenaline video ever seen in my life !
That was some awesome flying. My hat's off to you.
Posted on: 3/17/2010 10:57 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9591459

RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
Nice job on the cowl louvre, Joe.
Posted on: 5/8/2009 1:11 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8751613

RE: Extreme Flight 88" Yak - Build and Fly
[quote]ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort Another great day at the field. WOW !! This plane is incredible. I don't see why anyone would buy any other Yak...seriously. [/quote] Hey Joe, I never get tired of that original scale color scheme. I love it. Glad you had a great day.
Posted on: 4/4/2009 8:23 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8648925

RE: BME 115 Performance
Thanks for your help, fellows. I will start at 11", & seehow it goes.
Posted on: 4/4/2009 9:08 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8647447

RE: BME 115 Performance
How dies your 58 run at 11"? Is it smooth through the whole range?
Posted on: 4/3/2009 8:26 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8644408

RE: BME 115 Performance
Hey guys, I need some help. I am setting up a BME 110 on ES Composite tuned pipes. Any recommendations on header length? I was thinking 11 -11 1/2". What do you think?
Posted on: 4/2/2009 12:29 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8641774

RE: Extreme Flight 88" Yak - Build and Fly
[quote]ORIGINAL: AirmanY The fool will tell !!! The clever will be silent !!! I will be silent !!! Thanks to all By!!! [:D] [/quote] Sometimes the clever end up outsmarting themselves.
Posted on: 4/1/2009 7:42 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8637695

RE: If you want it right Buy EXTREME FLIGHT
[quote]ORIGINAL: Crash-n-Burn Yup extreme flight is top notch all the way Chris and Melissa really are a great asset to this hobby. I have had quite a few dealings with Extreme Flight each one better than the last. IMO opinion the holy trinity of our hobby is : Extreme Flight Desert Aircraft Dons Hobby shop Salina Kansas Chris it is a pleasure to crash your planes [;)] [/quote] Amen!
Posted on: 4/1/2009 7:40 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
Lee, nice flying on your video, very impressive.
Posted on: 3/31/2009 6:30 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8635978

RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rush7 [quote]ORIGINAL: torqmeister Hey, there is evidence of life in the peanut gallery. Hi Gary. You are absolutely right, my sequence got out of whack. I am trying to quit smoking, I wish it was as easy as hitting the tx switch while flying my Python. OK, new sequence- fly, fly, fly, with less BS time in the pit area. Sorry, I won't discuss crashing I am in denial. [/quote
Posted on: 3/13/2009 7:20 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8573169

RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
Hey, there is evidence of life in the peanut gallery. Hi Gary. You are absolutely right, my sequence got out of whack. I am trying to quit smoking, I wish it was as easy as hitting the tx switch while flying my Python. OK, new sequence- fly, fly, fly, with less BS time in the pit area. Sorry, I won't discuss crashing I am in denial.
Posted on: 3/12/2009 8:09 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
I forgot to say that I use them on ailerons only, 1.5 on the elev.
Posted on: 3/10/2009 6:38 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8562296

RE: Extreme Flight 110" 100cc Yak 54 Build!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Kfoster Hey guys, just wondering if I could get away with using 1.25 servo arms instead of 1.5. I have a bunch of SWB 1.25 servo arms and was hoping to not have to buy 1.5's. [/quote] I use 1.25 in servo arms on my 110" Yak. Get 40 dgrees each way, & am very happy with it. I so mostly sequence flying, with a little 3D thrown in. Try it.
Posted on: 3/9/2009 10:31 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: BME 58 Extreme
[quote]ORIGINAL: IFlyEm35 Is there a Pitts muffler available? [/quote] I bought mine from Tom @ BME. I'll bet you can too.
Posted on: 3/4/2009 7:29 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8542401

RE: Extreme Flight 88" Yak - Build and Fly
Edge540, you are going to have some fun with that bird.
Posted on: 3/1/2009 7:25 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8533127

RE: 50cc airframe ????
Wildhare deserves their cheering section, the quality & flying of their planes speak for themselves.
Posted on: 2/24/2009 10:24 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8515218

RE: 50cc Setup?
Jake. I fly mostly sequence style, freestyle, & about 20% 3D. I fly 12-14 min flights. I am not trying to impress anyone with mah usage, it just is wat it is. I have a EF 110" Yak & a QQ Python, the mah usage is the same for both of them. I didn't mean to offend anyone.
Posted on: 2/24/2009 10:12 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8515156

RE: Extreme Flight 88" Yak - Build and Fly
[quote]ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort Looken good Barry. That's close to what mine came in at (17#, 12 oz). It flies light at that weight. The wing tube is at 6 7/8" on mine. My CG was 7" and flew almost perfectly neutral....hands off level inverted. With the wing on I'm not sure what that does to the CG but I bet you not a whole lot since the wings are so close if not right on CG. Hmm let's see now, which one should I fly.....[:D] [/quote] Two great airplanes, Joe. Melt snoe, melt.
Posted on: 2/24/2009 10:05 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8515120

RE: 50cc Setup?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man The chargter I use has a max for A 123 cells at 4 amps. Since it only requires 10 or 12 minutes per 2 cell battery pack I don't have a need for a higher rate charger. That's only a personal position. Some may feel they need to be able to recharge in 3 to 5 minutes. I'm not an expert with batteries at all, but my experience with any type that I have used to date has indicated that the faster the charge rate, the shorter the battery lifespan. Perhaps the A 123 battery types will prove that wrong over time. There has not yet been enough time (imo) to make that determination. Due to that I refrain for taking anything to the edge of it's limitations. Again, only a personal position. As for the K2 website, I'm quite sure that the information there accurately reflects the bulk of their product line, but it may not note the recent production of licensed technology products. Once again I'm going to place my trust in Tom Fawcett and the fact that he physically called the manufacturer and spoke to them, and did not quote what may be old info on a website. [/quote] I trust what the manufacturer specified. A123Racing states 1,000 charge cycles @ 10 amps. I'll go with that. I am at close to 100, so far so good. A man with an experience is never at the mercy of a man with an opinion.
Posted on: 2/24/2009 9:57 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: 50cc Setup?
f a modeler came to this thread, maybe new to giant scale or to the battery technology, he would be very confused by reading what the "experts" are saying here. I don' see any reason to confuse the issue, & I certainly don't agree with "clouding" the differeence between these two different batteries. I don't know everything there is to know about battery technology & electronics,BUT I am confident in what I do know. I think the air needs to be cleared. If we are discussing two different airplane designs, a lot of subjective reaoning come into play, not so with eletronics. It is what it is. What we have here is two different products, using the same technology- same genus, different breed. A comparison between a chihuaha & a german shepard comes to mind. So, here we go: Jake-If I ran my A123s completely down, yes it would take 15 min ea. (45 min total) to recharge them. I fly 5 flights @ an ave usage of 160 mah/batt. That's 800 mah, & it takes 5 min @ 10 amps to fully charge, for a total of 15 mn, and I am flying again. Tired Old Man- Let's don't cloud the issue on heating up the battery when charging. I bought my A123 Racing, 2300 mah batteries from Horizen Hobbies when they were first introduced last year. I would even venture to guess that I was the first in a large geographical area. I have never had, even a warm battery from charging at 10 amps. Sometimes the charger heats up a bit, but not the battery. Tom at WH-Sell whatever you want, A123 or K2, but don't cloud the issue between the twoI. My .02.
Posted on: 2/24/2009 9:44 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Extreme Flight 88" Yak - Build and Fly
Good job, Joe. Great looking Yak, my favorite scheme. You are ready for the first thaw.
Posted on: 2/13/2009 7:44 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8471745

RE: Tyler Texas T.U.F.F. Club Big Bird
[quote]ORIGINAL: dhal22 good to hear the Tyler name once in while. i grew up just south of there but haven't been back in many many yrs. how's the rc scene there? [/quote] The RC scene in Tyler is very active.Last weekend we had over 25 pilots, 16 of which were giant scale ( over 30 GS planes ). This was just a good Saturday at the field, with great weather. The TUFF Club has over 140 members in East Texas & surrouding area. There are several serious 3D & aerobatic pilots in the club, growing, and challenging themselves to improve. It's a real treat to be a part of this hobby at this time, with this great group of guys. The entertainment value of any day at the field is worth the trip. I drive an hour, one way, just to fly with these guys. AND, we put on a great Fly-In. Come join us & have a great time. Meet some old freinds & make some new ones. That' what it's all about.
Posted on: 2/11/2009 9:13 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8466873

RE: CYCLONE 88" EXTRA 330l WITH RCGF 62CC ENGINE QUICK BUILD
T3beatz, Good looking plane, man. Will be looking forward to the flight report. Nice build thread.
Posted on: 2/2/2009 8:42 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8431754

RE: Extreme Flight Extra 300, 50cc, 88.5inch Wingspan, Build !!!!!!!
A bunch of top quality planes. A group of great guys. A wonderful day, with fantastic weather. Out of the house, & hanging with your flying buddies. PRICELESS!
Posted on: 2/2/2009 8:30 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8431706

RE: Extreme Flight Extra 300, 50cc, 88.5inch Wingspan, Build !!!!!!!
TUFF Club - Sat - Tyler.Tx. I counted 16 giant scale pilots. Eight EF products, & a smattering of Wild Hare, SD, QQ, & Great Planes. Chris Hinson will be proud. We had a great time, one of those memorable days.
Posted on: 2/2/2009 8:26 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8431688

RE: Pennzoil Users Only
40:1
Posted on: 1/30/2009 1:44 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8419709

RE: NGK CM6 Where the @#$ & to buy?
Donshobbyshop.com. They advertise in some of the magazines.
Posted on: 1/22/2009 7:25 AM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8387072

RE: Extreme Flight 88" Yak - Build and Fly
Throw that prop in the trash. & move on. MY .02.
Posted on: 1/6/2009 8:18 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8327292

RE: 50cc Reactor
Cool looking airplane. Now we need a flight report.
Posted on: 12/25/2008 2:58 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8281550

RE: 50cc Reactor
Cool looking airplane. Now we need a flight report.
Posted on: 12/25/2008 2:44 PM by Author "torqmeister" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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