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Some of my web links of interest - 11/3/2004 2:27:02 AM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		I came across this when I was doing some searching on Artistic Aerobatics. Thought came to mind, there are several legacy links out there that may be of interest. Rather than repeat the whole thing, just included a link below. The topic is TOC but applicability could be toward IMAC, Masters, or other major event.

http://www.rcaerosport.com/competitions/toc00/toc00.htm

Don
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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 11/5/2004 12:50:44 AM   
LarryC


 

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Status: offline 		Don,

Did your search on artistic aerobatics turn up much more than the link above? I was searching on the same subject some time back and came up with very little, and most of what I did find was not recent. It almost looks like AA got off to a false start, then faded into the background.

Larry Caldwell

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 11/5/2004 7:06:18 AM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		We had an AA event at our NVRC pattern contest in August. We had three entries and it went over very well. We are considering expanding on this next year- there is a lot of interest in the club to do this. Several came out to watch this event specifically. I'll keep you posted on how it comes together.

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 11/15/2004 2:39:51 AM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		If you are thinking of giving Pattern a try, I had very good luck with an airplane called the FOCUS. Why Pattern? Well, it helps with technical aspects of flying, whether it be scale, jets, IMAC, or even sport flying. Forcing to put the plane exactly where you need it to go, correct rudder inputs to correct for wind, precise radius, roll and line segments with positioning and geometry. The link below goes from the setp of opening up the box, to final trim flights and experiences along the way. Some drawings and sketches included.

Focus II at the following address: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/FOCUS_II_ARF_construction_by%2Dthe%2Dnumbers/m_1431697/tm.htm

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 11/22/2004 2:37:12 AM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		Thinking about getting a Funtana aerobatics plane?

If you are new to 3D aerobatics, and want some advice to help get you started without the fear of jumping in with both feet, the article below will help you.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Explore/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1322

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 11/22/2004 2:48:28 AM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		... and if you are just getting in to Pattern, or looking for additional reference material, here is a link for setting up a pattern plane with the 10X computer radio.

5 STEPS TO TRIMMING A PATTERN PLANE:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Explore/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1194

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 8/20/2005 5:03:25 PM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		Airplane setups for some of the pilots flying at the NATS in 2005

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Explore/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1509&tag=aq_art

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 8/20/2005 5:53:18 PM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		In flight coaching video for Pattern flying (just on on-board video)

web version of complete flight should be at.

http://www.myuav.info/video/Flying/DonSzczur2005April12.wmv

It's about 64megs big.... People with high speed internet should have no problem downloading it.

Courtesy of Scott Fuller.

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 8/28/2005 6:51:16 AM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		Setting up multiple servos on an IMAC plane, such as rudder, ailerons, etc.... Horizon "how to" articles...

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Explore/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1457

Don

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 9/18/2005 9:44:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		hey don

just wondering who manufactures the focus 2, is there a website?

thanks!

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 9/20/2005 3:29:10 AM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		No one manuractures it any more. Its out of production. Its been replaced by the Brio-- www.piedmontmodels.com

Having said that, I have a FOCUS II ready to fly, for sale....

Don

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 9/28/2005 5:34:52 AM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		TOC 2002 article- preparation experiences.

http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VAEnhfyoA6oJ:www.rcmmagazine.com/e/env/0001PYIhbEEYFZETTY204s4/issuespage.html%3Flink%3D/issues/2003/jul2003/r-cp-jul-072003-1.html+don+Szczur&hl=en

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 10/20/2005 4:05:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Don

Question on the Funtana wheel pants ....did you dremel the slot on the wheel pant to fit over the nut on the axel so that the wheel pant fits snug to the gear?? ...or is there a gap??

Anyway...thanks for the articles on the Funtana! I started flying last Christmas and shortly thereafter got a Funtana as a second plane. The guys at my club think I'm some kind of middle-aged prodigy (am 44... and laff at that) as I am able to do about everything well with the Funtana except Rolling Harriers (am working on it). Thanks to guys like you and Mike McConnville for the
step-by-step setup and maneuvers...it makes learning this stuff a snap (EASY BUTTON). Expert advice and hard work (many hours on the simulator and at the field) pays off. Many Thanks.

I had over 500 flights on my Funtana before a horizontal stab failure (caused by a poor repair job by me) claimed it...its an amazing plane!


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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 10/21/2005 4:19:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, Actually I used a knife and cut a six sided hole that matched the axle nut. Then there is a slot that is as wide as the axle and then slide it down over the wheel and axle, push it so it clears the axle nut and is flush with the landing gear, tighten the wheel collar, then tighten the 4x40 srew to snug the wheel pant against the landing gear.
Don

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RE: Some of my web links of interest - 3/4/2006 2:22:17 AM   
Don Szczur



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Status: offline 		This is a "By the numbers" build of two BRIO aircraft kits. There is information specific about this model, but also techniques on setting up a Hyde mount, and covering with Ultracote which may be applicable and helpful to those building other planes.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3779057/tm.htm



Don

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