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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 4/2/2007 4:32:10 AM   
GaryV


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Bob,

I'm not sure of the weight of the plane, the engine is a QRRC 45cc electronic ignition, 20x10 carbon prop. Didn't check the rpm, I think the engine was running a little rich, we need to do a little tuning on it, also I think he needs to try a lower pitch prop.
If it was my plane I could give more details.
We had a Solomon R/C and a R/C Skydiving jumper on board, I wasn't going to use my good jumpers for the test flight.

GaryV

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 4/2/2007 4:42:44 AM   
R/C Skydiver



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Status: offline 		Bob,

Think the weight was about 10 lbs and the plane weighs in at 27 lbs empty. You shouldn't have any problem with the load you will have. Let us know how it turns out.
Jim

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 4/2/2007 5:07:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		RC SKYDIVER:
I believe if you drop to a 20/8 pitch the engine would spin a little faster would probaly lean out a little more your settings sound good but you might be pulling too much air and losing some power. The remington 38 I will be running is new and with a 20/6 and trying to four cyle I still had rpm's of 6250 on my tack try a 20/8 or 20/6 think you will be surprised at the rpm increase.




BOB

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 4/3/2007 5:59:16 PM   
goldenknight1



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Status: offline 		To all manufacturers of RC Skydiving equipment send me pm with your address so that I can post a box with you address's all in one box making it manufacturer only. And this will make it more simple for people to e-mail you and get answer's for thier questions. Use pm box at bottom of this reply.

BOB
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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 4/5/2007 8:04:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		spinbotz: hey did you break your camera are forget to get pictures printed, I would like to see how you are doing on your jumper.

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 4/6/2007 6:51:06 AM   
spinbotz


 

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Status: offline 		no, the webcam I have now takes grainy, and undetailed pics. it'll be awhile.. *as before...* and I'm still undecided on whether it's a good idea to offset the motor or have it below the prop axle.... I also lost some parts, so I have to go and buy new parts, then sew up a flight suit for my lil dude... unless I can get one from you that's pretty baggy and has big sleeves.. *his paws are now permanently attached, making it impossible to clothe him with a jump suit that has too small sleeve openings....*

I'm starting to give up on this project on being ever finished....

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 4/6/2007 6:52:46 AM   
spinbotz


 

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Status: offline 		as for his jumping career, I think it's at an end.. I may end up just buying one of your pre made jumpers, *micro skydiver* instead.
*just the jumper, his arms and suit only, no chute as I've already got that... I keep breaking my home made guy too much throwing him around trying to get his chute to open at all....

so he's now a paramotorist.

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 6/6/2007 1:36:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		I just purchased a Senior Telemaster with a skydiver and parachute included. I need to get a radio system for the dude.

So glad to see this section here on RCU, a big thank you to the Admin's.

Now to figure out the radio system.

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 6/6/2007 10:18:24 PM   
goldenknight1



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Status: offline 		Randy: Find yourself a good four channel radio I recommend servos with at least 85 in/oz rateing this is agood area to start in. Tower hobbies has a servo by hobbico that is rated at 152 in/oz 4.8 volts for $22.99 they are metal gears . this would give you sufficient pull for steering
lines. when some of the other jumpers read your letter they will tell you of other servos and it will be good advice But you will have to decide which ones you want.

blue skies and light winds
BOB

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 7/30/2007 11:44:37 AM   
slcombs


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Yes We Do Need A Skydiving Forum Also I Need A Set Of Instructions For A Robbe Charly Or I Need To Sell It I Don't Know Anything About How To Make It Work If Anyone Can Help Or If Your Interested In Buying It Let Me Know My Email Is slcombs@cableone.net

THANKS
STEVE

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 7/30/2007 5:11:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Steve,
I have an instruction booklet for a Charly Skydiver. I have sent you a PM.
Juan

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 8/2/2007 12:21:05 AM   
kev71h


 

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Status: offline 		I gotta friggin subscribe to this one! My father and I used to dabble in an old "Jumpin Jimmy" years ago...I'm not sure what ever happen to him. I gotta get me one of these.............bad thing is these SOBs are eeeeexpensive! I thought my RC Bikes were espensive for what you get!

I want one.

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 8/3/2007 2:00:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		Check out my newest toy from R/C Skydiving.com. It's called the Coolbreeze and it's a blast to fly. The paraplane is nice way to relax after a long day. Here are some pics. I hope you enjoy. Thanks

Scott

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 8/27/2007 5:35:50 PM   
Banzai55


 

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Status: offline 		Began rc skydiving about 30 years ago -- started with an article and plan in RCM. Plans are still available I think. We made about 30 jumps and then went on to other things. Last month I made my first skydive - a tandem from 10000 feet and now I have the bug to do both! I will post pix as I can. Big fun -- although the last rc jumper I dropped two years ago landed in the top of a very tall pine and stayed there untill Katrina blew him to who knows where!

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RE: RC SKDIVING FORUM - 8/27/2007 9:58:00 PM   
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