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how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 6/21/2007 5:15:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		can anyone show me how to attach the streamer to the airplane ? , how does this not interfer with the rudder, please need help
also question on banner has anyone done this how long, how wide ??

thanks for all the info
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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 6/21/2007 5:45:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		We generally use a 30 foot long streamer, about 3/4 to 1 inch wide. To attach to the plane, we use a 5 foot or longer string, tie the string to the streamer, then to the plane. Guys use a number of different ways to attach to the planes, and in general they don't interfer with the control surfaces (rudder? I think I've heard of one...) Seriously, most combat planes don't have rudders, just 3 channel control


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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 6/22/2007 12:20:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		On planes like the SPAD Dogfighter with it's round tail, you can simply tie a slip not and loop it over the tail, makes a quick hookup. On others a loop from under the tail, over the fuse and back under the tail and then tie will keep it on. It may be a long piece of streamer, but it doesn't affect the forces on flight that much. It DO increase drag so if you land with a full streamer, make your approach a bit steeper, but it's no big deal. Don't tie it around your pushrod and clevis junction though. Don't need someone yanking on your streamer to disconnect your controls.

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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 6/22/2007 5:15:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		thanks for all the info guys was really interested in pulling a banner but would like to try combat sometime. most of the guys at my club are all old and don't know how to have fun
thanks

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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 6/22/2007 5:28:51 PM   
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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 6/22/2007 5:43:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well, I don't know where you are in PA (didn't look up that town), but you can drive down here to Laurel, MD, we have a few contests scheduled each year. We have one more left this year, in November. There are also contests coming up in Front Royal,VA and Salisbury, MD. Those might or might not be too much of a drive for you.


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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 8/6/2007 4:17:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi! Where are You in a PA? I'm from Philly.And I'm flying combat.If You not to far from me - Welcome to NEPRCC!

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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 8/6/2007 6:27:39 PM   
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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 8/7/2007 1:10:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Kirk! It is me - Alex.You know what I'm flying,+ I have new Avenger B2+. And we have no pilots for combat.

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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 8/7/2007 2:23:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Alex. I wasn't sure if it was you, or someone else in the area looking to fly combat who I could point in your direction.


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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 8/7/2007 10:57:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have a question.I never try this before.What heppening if i will install a carb from OS,25 on a OS ,32?

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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 8/8/2007 3:58:23 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Phantom4

I have a question.I never try this before.What heppening if i will install a carb from OS,25 on a OS ,32?


You become a slower moving target !!! LOL

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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 8/8/2007 4:30:25 AM   
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Any way. How this hybrid will work?


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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 8/8/2007 5:30:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		An OS 32sx carb has a bigger bore (venturi) than an OS 25fx.

There is a thread here in combat about putting a 32 sx carb on a
25fx to get a performance increase because of the bigger hole. (don't say it!!)

So it would stand to reason putting a smaller carb on a 32 would make you slower.

But please go ahead and do it, and can I adjust your needle valve too ?? LOL


Thread is called " OS 25FX, how to get more power" is presently on page 2 as of 08/07/07.

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RE: how to attach streamer to airplane ?? - 8/8/2007 6:13:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks a lott! I can do this(needle valve) .The reson of my question - limited size of engine for "Open B" class.
In OS engines we have not to many choises OS , 25 or OS -32.And as far i know I can't use a 32 for competition.

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