RE: a lesson to all
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rotten40851 In his case, a 2.4 Tx would definetly be an upgrade. I know 72 Meg is still perfectly good technology and the blame is surely on him, but all of us at our field have been wondering for years why he has'nt made the switch from that old FM system considiring the money he spends on his aircraft. in my opinion 2.4 is far superior than 72 meg and never needing a frequency pin or impounding my Tx, or worring about someone shooting me down gives me peace of mind. [/quote] I fly everything from foamies to 36% and I'm not bragging but, the shear volume of planes that would need to be retrofitted would devastate me. I've thought about changing a few at a time, but threads like these (even though not the case) have prevented me from doing so. When FM goes the way of AM and I have no choice in the matter, I'll dread it, but comply.
Posted on: 5/17/2013 6:48 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: a lesson to all
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rotten40851 Hey Guys, here is a little lesson for all you guys (and Gals) not flying 2.4 GHz. Two weeks ago the President of my club comes to the field with his DA 50 cc PAU Extra fires it up and rolls down the runway , lifts off and SPLAT!!! right into the Bay!!! Only the engine was salvagable due to the salt water. he turns and says" I lost it right after lift off" I said " Your antenna is'nt up" Well needless to say 2000.00 bucks down the drain. That really sucks, a hard lesson to learn. Well, today he comes down with his 50 cc size electric Yak, and thats right you guessed it- SPLAT!!!! He did it again. 2500.00 this time Nothing salvagable being it was ALL ELECTRIC!! If your still flying 72 Mg, remember those antennas boys and girls. I really feel bad for him, I hope he makes the switch over to 2.4 to keep this from happening to him again. He is one of the best pilots at the field and has some really nice aircraft, I just dont understand why he spends top dollar on planes but wont upgrade his Radio gear. Especially after the first mishap. I hope he upgrades now to keep this from happening again. [/quote] By you stating you hope he upgrades makes it sound like he uses 72mghz religiously...if that is the case then ...well...hmmm...errrrr.....ummm, well I won't say anything dergatory, but ....oh my. I wish him better luck in the future no matter what frequency he chooses. These types of situations usually occur when one has a few planes on each of 2.4 and 72 and gets complacent from not having to extend the antenna on the newer band.
Posted on: 5/17/2013 6:28 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: SOARING USA??WHAT ARE THEY THINKING!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: MX240 That little dent?? Give me a break. One reason I would never be a hobby shop dealer. [/quote] For $1268 you wouldn't be happy either, who you kidding ?
Posted on: 5/15/2013 6:23 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: AMA to close the AMA Discussions Forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hossfly [quote]ORIGINAL: JimB [quote]ORIGINAL: Hossfly [quote]ORIGINAL: Wahoo Think of it this way for a second, you lay out the funds to open your own forum, then you allow whoever... that would only be the sunshine being blown up yer arse. [/quote] Maybe as a general rule or thesis, Wahoo..., what you quoted was not my post, it was words from wahoo that he posted in a reply to me. I did
Posted on: 8/25/2012 8:27 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: AMA to close the AMA Discussions Forum
[quote]: TheEdge Whether the arguments made against Arbo are true or false, based upon his manner and posts here, there is enough to see why a person like this could never do a reasonable job of moderating a forum. [/quote] +1 [quote] : TheEdge Been a member of many sites (this one since the begining)and a member of the AMA for 18 years. But that wasn't what the comment was about. Jim Graham, as bad a Moderator as that guy is, wouldn't allow himself to be drawn in and to publically expose his emotions the way you are. You can't be happy with yourself over the way your acting so just let it go and move on. Control yourself. [/quote] +1000
Posted on: 8/24/2012 5:26 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: AMA to close the AMA Discussions Forum
His admission to making a moderator mistake on another forum breaks the rules on this forum how ??
Posted on: 8/23/2012 6:07 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: AMA to close the AMA Discussions Forum
Ken you can say you moderate with non bias all you want but it seem anytime I post my opinion of something you take it down. Case in point, what happened to my post where I quoted arbo saying he didn't know who it was he banned with me stating under it that IN MY OPINION his moderator powers should have been banned for it. Please explain to me how that violated any rule on RCU please. My sig line becomes more true with each post I make.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 5:20 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: AMA to close the AMA Discussions Forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: Thomas B I do not think the moderation standards were arbitrary, but I do think the moderation was excessive. IMO, "the baby was tossed out with the bath water" on numerous occasions. The excessive moderation turned off enough people that the forum became ever less visited and ever more irrelevant to the few that wanted to participate in the beginning. The forum should have been a place for members to be able to freely air their opinions, good or bad, about what the AMA is up to and about the AMAs policies and procedures. As long as the constructive criticism was on topic and not abusive, posts should have been allowed to stay. [/quote] In a perfect world thats the way it should work, unfortunately that won't happen as long as a human is involved. Think of it this way for a second, you lay out the funds to open your own forum, then you allow whoever wants to join and they start bashing you and the way you choose to run YOUR site. I can GUARENTEE that you would use your own moderation powers to only hear what you want to hear, and basically that would only be the sunshine being blown up yer arse.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 5:16 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Which Iron ?
Once more, "to each their own". I'm not the one telling someone that using other than what you use will cost them much more in ruined covering films in the long run.
Posted on: 8/19/2012 9:47 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Which Iron ?
Hi BillinIndiana, Welcome to RCU. A word to the wise if you plan on frequenting these forums here on this site. You will gain a lot of useful knowledge but you also have to learn to weed through the BS. I've used a small travel iron for many many years and to be honest the only reason I own a topflight iron and trim iron is from buying out someone who was getting out of the hobby and both are the economy versions, if my travel iron didn't give up the ghost I'd probably still be using it for the reasons already stated. More control, bigger footprint and less wrist fatigue. To each his own. I also use a wagner heat gun. You have to be very careful using one as even on the lower setting you can burn holes in the covering. To get an idea on how hot the air is coming out of the gun, turn the gun on low and sweep it back and forth across your other hand, take note on how long you can hold it blowing on your skin and from what distance and you will soon get the idea of how long and at what distance you need to shrink the covering. Again, to each their own, but saying it will cost you $$$ using "repurposed" tools is a fallacy.
Posted on: 8/19/2012 9:25 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: gorilla glue vs. epoxy
[quote]ORIGINAL: OldScaleGuy Gorilla glue = [:'(] Just my 2 cents. [:D] [/quote] [quote]ORIGINAL: OldRookie I agree with OldScaleGuy. Gorilla glue is the worst for our hobby use. What a pain in the azz. This stuff isn't worth the effort it takes to use it properly. Greg [/quote] I can't wait til I'm old enough to be considered a FOG and give advice like these two OLD guys. [quote]ORIGINAL: OldRookie There are no uses for Gorilla Glue that you listed, that couldn't be done better, faster, as strong if not stronger, and with less hastle....using alphetic, cyanoacrylate, or epoxy glue. I can't even think of a use in modeling where Polyurethane type of glue is specific to. Greg [/quote] Then when I am, I'll come on here and and give all the noobs the advice that silk and dope is better, as strong if not stronger, and with less hassle then using monokote or ultracote for covering a wing. http://www.airfieldmodels.com/information_source/how_to_articles_for_model_builders/finishing_techniques/silk_a_wing/index.htm
Posted on: 6/11/2012 10:48 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Kit Building"
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Help
I've searched the net and came up empty on any info on this engine other than its a .049 Thimble Drome. Anyone ?
Posted on: 4/11/2012 10:27 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Club letter to local airports within five miles
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sport_Pilot [quote]We all know the rules/regulations you are talking about will come to be (cant really say 'pass' since its an arbitrary administration rule/reg and not an elected rep vote to legislate) [/quote] But if you notify the FAA when flying within 5 miles of an airport, those regulations will not apply to you. The AC recommened this before, and IMO if I were a club officer I would notify the appropriate office, notify them, and ask to set up guidelings AFTER these regulations go into effect. But I would note that regulations cannot affect modeling except when there is a possiblity of obsructing full scale aircraft. [/quote] I think we should all take it upon ourselves and ignore what the AMA has to say. Anyone flying anything RC related should call/write a multitude of aviation authorities in their locale asking for permission. Just think of how great that would make every wanna-be authority head feel. You might even get to fly once or twice a year..... Don't be stupid...... let the sleeping dogs lie !!!!
Posted on: 3/31/2012 8:22 AM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Regulation passed the House
A wise man once told me "A fool can speak for an hour and never say a word"..... hmmm ???? You be the judge. heres a hint... 6500 versus 500 (same time frame)
Posted on: 3/2/2012 9:20 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Regulation passed the House
LMAO !!
Posted on: 2/16/2012 4:45 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Regulation passed the House
Dude !! why do you argue with people who just don't get it ? This guy JohnShe likes rules and regs and I'd be willing to bet it would be shear pleasure to fly with him at his home field. But if he wants to beleive that the FAA has to accept, agree with or how ever he wants to put it....then by all means let him.
Posted on: 2/16/2012 4:18 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Regulation passed the House
I love my gov't.... Seriously.......I do !
Posted on: 2/15/2012 6:46 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Do you think the FAA should be sticking its nose into our hobby?
[quote]ORIGINAL: H5487 HoundDog, How about turning the volume down? Harvey [/quote] Read quieter.
Posted on: 1/23/2012 9:34 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Do you think the FAA should be sticking its nose into our hobby?
+1000 Capgains
Posted on: 1/22/2012 1:01 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Do you think the FAA should be sticking its nose into our hobby?
Yeah I'm 13 and I'm just tired of some of our own communities way of thinking. [quote]ORIGINAL: Lins [quote]ORIGINAL: ggraham500 I think you need one more option in the vote: ''Yes, but I think our self-policing efforts (i.e. AMA Safety Rules) are probably enough.'' [/quote] I agree with the above statement. Sure, the older smaller aircraft couldn't do much damage, but the newer, larger, more powerful aircraft out now can surely hurt someone or worse. And I don't necessarily mean intentionally. Do you think each person does a proper pre- and post-flight inspection 100% of the time? Definitely worthy of the FAA or TC to be concerned. [/quote] So ya ...if what it takes is a 13 year old to make the case that giant scale planes are not any more to blame then any other size rc plane so be it. Not to many newbies that I've witnessed can afford a 40% Carden or a multi-thousand dollar turbine, I'm sure there are the exceptions, but it seem that the 40 size circle jerks and warturd fliers would lead one to believe that this mess was created because of them.
Posted on: 1/22/2012 12:53 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Do you think the FAA should be sticking its nose into our hobby?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Lins [quote]ORIGINAL: ggraham500 I think you need one more option in the vote: ''Yes, but I think our self-policing efforts (i.e. AMA Safety Rules) are probably enough.'' [/quote] I agree with the above statement. Sure, the older smaller aircraft couldn't do much damage, but the newer, larger, more powerful aircraft out now can surely hurt someone or worse. And I don't necessarily mean intentionally. Do you think each person does a proper pre- and post-flight inspection 100% of the time? Definitely worthy of the FAA or TC to be concerned. [/quote] You ever been hit of seen someone get hit with a out of control 7-9 lb warturd ? or even a 5lb trainer at full throttle ?
Posted on: 1/22/2012 12:36 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Where Will RC Be In 10 Years?
At the rate we are losing freedom and liberties here in the USA, I see this for our future of our hobby.............
Posted on: 1/5/2012 11:01 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Leap of Faith - Byron P-51 Clone
Hey kcrcpilot,
Posted on: 1/2/2012 7:00 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Why Gassers are more addictive or better than Glows e?
[quote]ORIGINAL: captinjohn For me it is the sound of a 3 cyl Four stroke engine that turns my head. Some very high output 2 srtrokes are sweet too. Here is my favorite now.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PnJkBl0Ql8 Capt,n [/quote] Radial all the way for me !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6rPJ473Gfs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHfvbxim2_o
Posted on: 12/21/2011 8:47 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: landing gear wobbles
[quote]ORIGINAL: crash bandicoute my suggestion is to get one of these. yep... scratch the nose gear, move the mains forward with a doral style main gear, and make her a tail dragger. you'll get ready for your warbird sooner and less of a learning and $$ curve when you get there. they're not as scary as some may tell you, if i can learn with one, anyone can. and they're just cooler looking. i do like the coast guard scheme, also. my piper cub used to be painted up kind of like that. i could never find the coast guard crest logos, though. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRWW8&P=M [/quote] An $11 nosegear on a trainer !! damn
Posted on: 12/18/2011 1:13 AM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Bio Jet Fuel.. wow I can't wait to pay 4 times more to be green..
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ron101 I kown that kingtech ran bio fuel and siad it ran flawless.... that has me very interested in the turbines and I may build a turbine trainer just to try it out. I fly all e power...that is the only fuel plane that interest me. 100% bio fuel is safe to drink....and your jet should smell like a french fry maker...lol [/quote] Yet you come in here and moan and groan and you don't even burn fuel. Try a different thread bro.
Posted on: 12/17/2011 10:44 AM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Have You Flown an RC Model Under the Influence of Alcohol?
[quote]ORIGINAL: littlecrankshaf [quote]ORIGINAL: FireBee Oberst, Bogbeagle, nice comments. .. on both Threads. OK here is my admisssion. [/quote] Your post reminded me of something I had almost forgot. When I was a young adult I was an avid and very competitive billiards/pool player. I found that one beer before the tournaments helped me immensely. More than two during the tournaments would absolutely kill my game... thanks for prompting those memories. [/quote] Thats too funny, I shot better stick and threw better darts the more I drank. Bowling too.
Posted on: 12/14/2011 7:35 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: FAA Decision Looms on Model Aircraft Regulations
[quote]ORIGINAL: FliteMetal Joe, I have never known you to be anti-recreational r/c though you press points that resemble that of the commerical UAV faction in this issue. This whole issue goes back to paying attention along the path from six years ago. Yes, I have had in depth conversation with individuals participating in dialog with the FAA and those of the UAV communtiy who are definately not friendly to the recreational r/c community. Forgive me, I refuse to disclose who/where/when as that serves no purpose. What is the itch you seek to scratch? What good is achieved within the JPO...AMA...FAI...or NAA by such disclosure? Everyone associated with the UAV got slapped hard by the FAA. They turned back on everyone else who participated in ARC. That being the recreational r/c community. Are you aligned with the UAV or recreational r/c community? Otherwise, what is the point of your hard press for who, where, when? [/quote] I know something you don't know.....neener neener neener. Give it up guys, we'll all find out soon enough.
Posted on: 12/8/2011 7:45 AM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Tired Old Man and Jody
[quote]ORIGINAL: aussiesteve [quote]ORIGINAL: apalsson [quote]ORIGINAL: aussiesteve Anyone have a suggestion as to a good brand of oil to cook the christmas Turkey in? [/quote] You can have some of my gritty Chinese knock-off two-stroke oil Then again, Turkey is dry and tastes like kangaroo road pizza. Get yourself some decent meat ! [;)] [/quote] Hmm Well, we have a couple of thousand sheep on the farms and a few Angus. Hard to get a big enough pot to fry one of those though [:D] I wonder which wine I should choose to go with it. Dynasty or Great Wall perhaps? [:D] [/quote]
Posted on: 12/6/2011 4:59 PM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Tired Old Man and Jody
[quote]ORIGINAL: a1pcfixer That's just grumblings from the overdue exit of their buddy.[X(] Ignore it. [/quote] You're happy he left? Thats fine, I'm real glad your happy because its no skin off my nose. I'd listen to his advice before 99% of the people who post here even if it means having to sift through his gruff demeanor. The funny part is I just read a post in the last few days from one of the group thats happy he/they left. A guy asked for advice/opinions for a a plane after explaining his past experience with all sorts of foam planes, he wanted to know what a good 3D gasser would be. The brain (he has posted in here and is one of the people glad they left) told the guy to get a high wing trainer. WHAT? The OP has been flying for years and this numbskull tells him to get a trainer. OK You should all fly in left hand circles and used master airscrew props too !! HAHAHAHA Excuse the high percent I quoted because there are exceptions and I'm sure they know who they are.
Posted on: 12/5/2011 3:27 AM by Author "wahoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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