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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
09-10-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,859
Posted By TexasFlash

Nope! I said to eliminate each item one at a time...

Nope! I said to eliminate each item one at a time to test. But if this only happens with the engine running focus on plug wires as stated above first. I read your question as if the noise is always...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
09-10-2019, 04:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,859
Posted By TexasFlash

You can eliminate 1 servo at a time and see if it...

You can eliminate 1 servo at a time and see if it ever clears up. I would suggest a lower voltage battery to eliminate the regulator as I suspect it as most likely guilty.
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-21-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,484
Posted By TexasFlash

The build quality was top notch. My only...

The build quality was top notch. My only complaint were the cheap/wrong engine mounts and cheap/easily stripped control links. I don't remember if I glued the hinges other than the rudder which you...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-22-2018, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By TexasFlash

Growing up the only engine I ever had a factory...

Growing up the only engine I ever had a factory temp gauge on used a connector under the spark plug as that's the hottest spot. But... whether the 300° reference is meant to be taken from the hottest...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-22-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By TexasFlash

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Forum: Gas Engines
01-02-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,031
Posted By TexasFlash

For those who don't care to remove the...

For those who don't care to remove the engine/carb, a trick is to fill a syringe with gas and pressure up the fuel inlet line from the tank to the carb. A bit of pressure will overcome the popoff...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-03-2017, 06:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,334
Posted By TexasFlash

While other possibilities are more likely, such...

While other possibilities are more likely, such as a missing key or wiring, the effect of a stuck open reed won't be so much noticeable in compression loss, but it WILL make it hard/impossible to...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-17-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,253
Posted By TexasFlash

More parts equals more slop and more points of...

More parts equals more slop and more points of potential failure. I would only use them if absolutely needed on a flying surface. For flaps? If weight is critical I could see it being feasible.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-17-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,184
Posted By TexasFlash

Other than grinding the ends of the bolts to a...

Other than grinding the ends of the bolts to a smaller diameter (so the holes can stay the same size) and slipping a short section of hose on to keep the metal from contacting the sides of your...
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-17-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,484
Posted By TexasFlash

Larger switches? No, that's not what you wanted...

Larger switches? No, that's not what you wanted to hear. How about mounting a switch in a square of light ply then mounting that behind the existing hole allowing the switch to sit centered in the...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-15-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Posted By TexasFlash

Ours is a small club with only 3 or so active...

Ours is a small club with only 3 or so active fliers. One goes overboard to help making me shoo him away which is awkward, but I'm still trying to keep my independence. Help like his will be needed...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-10-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,890
Posted By TexasFlash

The reeds get blamed for a lot, and many times...

The reeds get blamed for a lot, and many times are at fault with overall performance such as poor idle to complete lack of running, but for gas draining from the carb that's nearly always a carb...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
04-10-2017, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By TexasFlash

Yep, if someone broke in to steal a TV and then...

Yep, if someone broke in to steal a TV and then stole most of the flight gear, it could be a coincidence. To break in and apparently steal ONLY and ALL flight gear is a nosy neighbor, a nosy neighbor...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-10-2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Posted By TexasFlash

Hey I really appreciate the replies! A golf cart...

Hey I really appreciate the replies! A golf cart is on my todo list provided I EVER get past the SSDI scrutiny. 3.5 years without income so far... (Anyone with ANY advice on how to get RFCs accepted...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
04-09-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,298
Posted By TexasFlash

I have a new to me 50cc 88" version of this...

I have a new to me 50cc 88" version of this plane. It was setup with an Ibec for the ignition set at 5.5v and Savox 1286 (1268?) HVs with a Spektrum 8 channel. I run it on twin 2s 2200 lipos, twin...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
02-26-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,503
Posted By TexasFlash

I've used my g2 controller up to 3 or 3.5. I...

I've used my g2 controller up to 3 or 3.5. I don't know if it'll work later but you'll be told you won't have some features like push button resets and such. If you buy a later version than 3.5 know...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-21-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,931
Posted By TexasFlash

3D would top around 8 pounds. Good verticle sport...

3D would top around 8 pounds. Good verticle sport flying would be around 10 maybe 11 pounds. Above that consider warbirds.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-27-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By TexasFlash

Thanks for the info everybody. As for making my...

Thanks for the info everybody. As for making my own?? I suck at creating some things and i drew a blank on this one outside of sliders in split pvc pipe. That, and laziness... Screwing 3 screws into...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-25-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By TexasFlash

That's kind of my backup plan. I may figure some...

That's kind of my backup plan. I may figure some rollers into the deal.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-25-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By TexasFlash

Thanks for the link! I couldn't find anything...

Thanks for the link! I couldn't find anything with a long reach but I'll keep poking.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-25-2017, 06:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By TexasFlash

Where to get slides for center shelf in a trailer

I'm a disabled poor-boy so money is tight. I'll be building a 6x8' box trailer 4' tall and I'd like to put sliders on the shelf that divides it top to bottom with the bottom 2 ft for large planes and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-30-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 99,040
Posted By TexasFlash

Due to wind, short days, and life in general, I...

Due to wind, short days, and life in general, I simply haven't gotten back to fine tuning mine. I do agree mine was overly sensitive but tolerable in flight and nearly impossible to land with the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-23-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 99,040
Posted By TexasFlash

Alrighty a quick check came up with zero up/down...

Alrighty a quick check came up with zero up/down thrust. Considering wing and stab alignment along with thrust line I will have to refly it before being too critical on the angle.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-22-2016, 07:44 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 99,040
Posted By TexasFlash

Time permitting tomorrow I plan to check my...

Time permitting tomorrow I plan to check my thrust angles. What all traits were you having problems with and which of those were cured with the thrust adjustment? Mine finally settled down at 4-4.25"...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-11-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,145
Posted By TexasFlash

Alrighty... I went to the field with my...

Alrighty... I went to the field with my handy-dandy freq checker and found that interesting. No one else was around nor did I take any planes or gear. My radio is channel 44 just for a refresher. I...
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