RE: Off topic - rant
Grammar and mechanics are not taught in public schools anymore. Neither is handwriting.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 2:45 AM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11213326

RE: BIG HEAT!!!
In Alaska it's called "cabin fever" during the winter. In Floridah it's called "cabin fever" during the summer.
Posted on: 7/11/2012 5:29 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11151905

RE: muffler screws coming loose
If the screws were loose during flight a few times you have damaged the threads in the engine and they will never tighten. I was succesful with a new loc-tite which is in a "white tube", very small tube and expensive, but worth it. Found at Auto Zone. It is the highest temp. they make and it works as long as some thread is left. The best fix is the have it drilled, a new insert installed, and re-threaded. here are the details to google: [font="Verdana"]PST Thread Sealant 567 High Temperature White, 6 ML Tube PS I see from the tech report on this white loctite it needs a very long cure time to work effectively: 7 days!!!!!!!!!![/font]
Posted on: 7/9/2012 4:49 AM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Dx8 still has problems
For what it is worth. I have owned a Hitec Aurora 9 for 2 years now. I have logged 250 hours on it (it has a clock). I have had zero issues with it. Not one. I had an old Eclipse 7 -72 mhz radio by hitec. I broke the handle and back off of it dropping it. I sent it in to Hitec in Pomway, CA. They sent it back calibrated, new back, new handle and replaced a gimble. They charged me nothing. I see Spectrums falling out of the sky left and right. I don't work for Hitec, I know this sounds like a commercial, but I sure would give them a try when y'all get tired of crashin' planes....
Posted on: 6/14/2012 2:32 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: If you could only have FIVE airplanes, what would they be?
1. Dynaflite SE5A (nice to look at in the sky) 2. Dynaflite Bird of Time (soaring fool) 3. Great Planes Tiger Moth (easy to fly, fun to look at) 3. Multi-Plex Dogfighter (faster than anything at the field) 4. Telemaster 60 (Sunday flyer) 5. A gun. (Because if I could only have 5 planes I would need to shoot myself)
Posted on: 6/9/2012 7:12 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Multiplex DogFighter
Be careful which CA to use when building this plane. mercury foam safe does not hold w/o a kicker. I found out the hard way.
Posted on: 1/11/2012 9:02 AM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!
I need a new windshield for my Dynaflite PT-19 then I am done restoring. I actually have an extra wing for it. An old modeler became a flying angel lately and his son passed the wing onto me. I was fortunate to obtain it.
Posted on: 1/4/2012 7:59 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10892239

RE: ARF's ruined my hobby
It must be winter someplace...
Posted on: 11/25/2011 11:06 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10829359

RE: Prop Question
This looks like a newer post so looking for help. I have a G38 that I do not know the history. It came on a Dynaflite PT19. Awesome flyer, fun. But the engine is driving me crazy. It is fickle to start. Does not always start, when it does, runs great. Two main issues: 1) Flying along, all is well and it will start sputtering, running rough then cold turkey quit. Get it on ground and sometimes will start again, sometimes not. 2) Just won't start at times. I had carb rebuilt, spark looks good, changed fuel, plug. It honestly acts like when I once had a prop strike and sheared the key on the shaft, making timing all wacky of course. Tries to start, pops, but just is not consistent. It almost seems like the timing goes in and out. Anybody think this is at all possible? I also replaced all fuel tube, but maybe need to revisit the tank.
Posted on: 10/29/2011 2:20 AM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10787666

RE: which plane to use for instructing
Electric: The Apprentice Gas: LT-40 Kadet or Senior Kadet or Hobby Lobby Telemaster 40. Cheap and good: Airborne Models Super Frontier 40. Excellent recovery characteristics.
Posted on: 9/19/2011 3:17 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10724631

RE: Radian or Cularis?
I know this is an oldder blog, but here goes. I have a Radian (beat to hell) and I would like to get the Cularis. Will the Radian motor work with the Cularis? I wanted to part-out the Radian and put the motor parts in the Cularis. Any ideas?
Posted on: 6/27/2011 5:40 AM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10594181

RE: Jet crash at the Nall ?
Hitec Aurora 9...I have logged over 100 hours (the radio has a tachometer...)and not one glitch. 14 planes and still flying for two years. They waited to enter the market, and it has paid off. Watched all my friends crash after (unexplained binding problems) crash with all others.
Posted on: 5/14/2011 1:53 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10519783

RE: Best prop sizes for a Zenoah G38
I just got a Dyna-flite PT19 with a new G-38. This is my second G38. I have one on a giant stick. I am running a Zinger 18 X 6-10 prop. I was checking RPM today and was able to squeeze 6400 RPM. I took the needle down from 1-3/8 to 1 turn. Any thoughts on needle setting, RPM, and prop size for this size plane? First big scale with this engine. Thanks....and Happy Easter.
Posted on: 4/23/2011 2:19 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10480608

RE: Single vs. Dual Conversion
That reminded me of the possible problem I am having. Pos/Neg shift. JR is POS and Hitec, neg. That's the problem. Thanks. Yeah, I have an Aurora 9 and how quickly we forget about the 72 issues.
Posted on: 3/4/2011 5:53 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10379411

RE: Single vs. Dual Conversion
Will Hitec radios work with a single-conversion receiver? It does not seem so, can't get it to work.
Posted on: 3/4/2011 5:17 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10379356

RE: RCU Buy/Sell
Buy Sell will not load for me, been two days. I went into my classifieds and entered that way, through the back door sort of...
Posted on: 12/5/2010 9:21 AM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10177590

RE: AMA Presidents Perspective - not looking good
[b][color=#FF0033]They will have to kill me and unwrap my cold dead fingers from my transmitter before I give it up[/color]. [/b]
Posted on: 12/4/2010 3:21 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10176156

RE: NITROMODELS REPLACEMENT PARTS REQUEST_Post Here
This is third request with no answer to date: One more try.... Do you stock the wheel pants for the CMP Katana 120-140 size plane? They are too thin and crack very easily.
Posted on: 8/22/2010 9:55 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9952889

RE: Aurora 9 LiPo's
Okay thanks Evan. I am still learning about all the bells and whistles of the Aurora 9. One is: instead of showing percentage on the TX battery readout data, I can just touch screen and get voltage. I was about 8.1 volts after 5 days of flying. Percent was 84. Very cool. Later
Posted on: 7/30/2010 6:58 AM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9898552

RE: Aurora 9 LiPo's
I just strated using the Power Edge in my Aurora 9 about 3 weeks ago. I am a teacher so I am off for the summer, so I fly every day. It is more convienant than the battery thet came with it. It mainly means you can fly about 4 times longer before you have to charge. I am a little worried about the long term efaects of using too much voltage in the Aurora 9. I am a HAM operator also, and over voltage can cause lots of problems not immediatly, but over the long run with the RF module. I have had a few glitches that I am blaming, for now, on poor servos or servo extensions/connectors. I had the same issue with two different planes. Servos lock up and with some "encouragement, they free, only to lock again. It probably is coincidence, so I am replacing servos, and went and bought some Hoppes NO. 9 solvent and silicon lubricant. I am sliding all my connectors, cleaning them, and the silicone protects from corrosion.....plane by plane. This is a major job. I am also going to start storing them in the house. Florida is too damn wet to store in the garage. I hae not checked what the final chrge is with the Power Edge. Since it is rated to 7.4, I would expect them to peak at 8.4V give or take. I think that is the safe zone for the Aurora. It come with the plug. I would be curious to know how many Aurora 9's are operating on the Power Edge at this point. Any idea how many you have sold Evan???
Posted on: 7/29/2010 5:39 AM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9896028

RE: NITROMODELS REPLACEMENT PARTS REQUEST_Post Here
I need wheel pants replacement for the Katana 120-140 size rc aircraft. Both cracked and shattered on normal landings. Too thin. This is the purple Katana you are urrently promoting for $199[:o][:o][:o][:o] please reply to lockwood_roger@yahoo.com Im need tyou to reply there as you don't seem to be answering anyones blogs at all
Posted on: 6/21/2010 2:20 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
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RE: Where can I buy a Katana???
I just got my Katana in the air from Nitro. (CMP model) $199 with 10% off. I have an OS 1.20 on it. Flies great and good assemby. If anyone wants pictures or more info reply. Only negative so far is the color. Light purple is invisible in the air and blends in with the floridah sky. I bouught a strip of daglow orange and stripped the leading edge and large areas on the top. Really helped/
Posted on: 6/12/2010 9:01 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9798988

RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Same. "Points up" is in the manual an that's how I fly it. No problems.
Posted on: 5/2/2010 4:14 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9704948

RE: Noobie Hawk Sky Question
Best bet is to invest in a cheap caliper for measuring exterior and interior measurments. I got a digital one at Harbor Freight cheap. This will nail down the exact diameter. If the 2mm is too small, you can always drill out the hole to spec. Mine is a little big, but makes not a difference. I use the 5x5 from heads up. Nitro Planes also has parts now.
Posted on: 4/27/2010 9:21 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
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RE: Noobie Hawk Sky Question
I ordered the EMP 5 x 5E Composite Propellers - TWO Props. I am not sure what the shaft size is on the Hawk Sky.in my electric flight box and found one that was close to the shaft size. If you have a micrometer, measure the shaft and order the size closest to it. If you don't, just order the smallest they have.
Posted on: 4/1/2010 9:19 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
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RE: Noobie Hawk Sky Question
We have all replaced the prop with a 5x5 from www.headsuprc and a prop saver. More performance and no hassle.
Posted on: 3/30/2010 9:02 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9625548

RE: Nitromodels PREDATOR RQ-1B
Is there a video of the new and improved 99 inch Predator from Nitro? The comment above about wings bending would be my main concern without extensive testing. Maybe this is in referance to another model. The RQ bends and I did snap an inferior wing tube in a high bank turn, That has been rectified.
Posted on: 3/10/2010 7:11 AM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
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RE: Nitromodels PREDATOR RQ-1B
This thing looks like a thermal machine! Cute little curl up on the tips....should be a great performer.
Posted on: 3/9/2010 8:28 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9568458

RE: Noobie Hawk Sky Question
Hmmmm....I guess mine is nose heavy. I guess that's why mine flys so well. LOL. Do what the book says by all means. Good Luck!
Posted on: 3/7/2010 8:15 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
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RE: Noobie Hawk Sky Question
I have flown two out of the box and absolutly no turn, and required very little trim to fly straight. Can you take the turn out with rudder or aileron? My guess is it sat for a long time from previous emails. If the wing was not stored flat or neutral, you probably have a twist in it. Take both wings off and lay on a flat surface. If it is twisted a tiny bit you'll get a turnwith that foam. The balance should not do it if you are using the stock battery. The balance point is about where they cut the aileron wire groove. Is it a yaw turn or a roll turn?? Yaw is rudder and roll is aileron. My guess is a twist in the foam wing. East to happen if something was laying on it for a long time. Hard to detect. Let me know what you find.
Posted on: 3/7/2010 2:39 PM by Author "wl7cpa" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
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