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Forum: Seaplanes
01-04-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By controlmech

RE: SuperSporster Float Plane First Flight

Hmmmm.......

I wonder how that little red Extra of mine would do on floats? Probably need to actually fly it on the wheels a little more before trying that huh?
Forum: Tachometer Readings
12-05-2003, 10:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,648
Posted By controlmech

RE: Do you like this forum format for tach readings or should we evolve it into the product guide?

Something that would improve what's here would be the ability to use a numeric search string. If I type in an egine size, say 15 in the search, nothing comes back.
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
08-30-2003, 01:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,696
Posted By controlmech

Airspeed indicator for $99

The speed logger would be a great function if it could log say 10-15 minutes of data. If you're looking to add channels, my preferences, in order, would be engine rpm, temperature, & altitude.
The...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-25-2003, 02:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,483
Posted By controlmech

Hitec servo hs-81 for aileron duty

Sooo..... where would you use a servo like the HS-81? Maybe scale features like gear doors or drop tank release?? A friend put some in a 15 size combat plane and they worked fine right up to the...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-27-2003, 04:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,170
Posted By controlmech

anyone know what's up with RD8000?

OK. I sent in my RD8000 for the recall fix, FEDEX ground. I got it back in a week. Still flying Airtronics!! :D
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-12-2003, 04:54 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,761
Posted By controlmech

Aresti Speed Plane?

My boss has one and it looks to make maybe 70, tops, with a 50SX. He's got it propped for aerobatics though and it has good vertical. The plane looks streamlined, but the frontal area is probably...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-13-2003, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,170
Posted By controlmech

anyone know what's up with RD8000?

I'll post the turn-around time.

Yes, the radio does switch between PCM and PPM. I have an Infinity 660 on Ch13* that I have 3 Rx's for, 2 ppm and 1 pcm. The RD gets me two more channels for my...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-11-2003, 03:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,170
Posted By controlmech

anyone know what's up with RD8000?

I had an RD8000 on order and did receive it. Less than a week later I was contacted by Airtronics and notified there was a recall. They tracked me down through the dealer and called me directly. I...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-11-2003, 03:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,170
Posted By controlmech

anyone know what's up with RD8000?

I had an RD8000 on order and did receive it. Less than a week later I was contacted by Airtronics and notified there was a recall. They tracked me down through the dealer and called me directly. I...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
02-03-2003, 04:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,809
Posted By controlmech

My new Patriot

Looks like you skipped the simulated inlets?? Did it affect getting the wing seated into the fuse at all?
Forum: Dub Jett Engines Support
01-31-2003, 01:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,230
Posted By controlmech

Sport Jett 50 in Patriot?

Well, the carb and muffler are red so I wonder if I can talk the wife into making it a Valentines present???

Must be the CA fumes......
Forum: Great Planes, TopFlite, Duraplane, US Aircore
01-30-2003, 06:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 481
Posted By controlmech

Patriot Kit Question

I just got one of the Patriot kits and have been reviewing the plans and manual. I noticed the box photos show what appear to be either wing mounted aileron servos or at least push rod exits at about...
Forum: Dub Jett Engines Support
01-30-2003, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,230
Posted By controlmech

Sport Jett 50 in Patriot?

I was able to get a one of the GP Patriot kits and am looking for a power plant. I'm going to build with retracts so the plane will be clean in the air. The Sport Jett 50 looks promising. I looked at...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
01-24-2003, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,226
Posted By controlmech

Patriot Retracts - Mechanical or Pneumatic?

Thanks - looks like the I'd have to save 6 oz on servos to break even. Mechanicals it is.

I'll post what I get out of my 50FSR, but that ones been out of production for a while. I've read good...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
01-24-2003, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,226
Posted By controlmech

Patriot Retracts - Mechanical or Pneumatic?

From the Robart site for the Patriot:
6.7 oz 605hd mains
3.3 oz 607 nose gear
3.0 oz air kit (tank, valve, etc...)

13.0 oz for gear

For pneumatic only 1 micro servo is...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
01-24-2003, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,226
Posted By controlmech

Patriot Retracts - Mechanical or Pneumatic?

That would be awesome!!!!
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
01-24-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,226
Posted By controlmech

Patriot Retracts - Mechanical or Pneumatic?

Viper 21 - I forgot to ask, do you have a way to weigh the Hobbico retracts you bought? I'm trying to decide on retracts now and Hobbico doesn't list weights on the web site.
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
01-24-2003, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,226
Posted By controlmech

Patriot Retracts - Mechanical or Pneumatic?

My 50 is an older vintage 50FSR, not the newer SX. I just bought a new OS 32SX for my Modeltech Extra 300. I'm going to break it in this weekend, but if the props listed in the manual are for real,...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
01-24-2003, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,028
Posted By controlmech

b&d's in a patriot

I'm looking at retracts for my Patriot too. Robart has a set of pneumatics available. Where do you get he B&D's?
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
01-24-2003, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,226
Posted By controlmech

Patriot Retracts - Mechanical or Pneumatic?

Tossed up on motor right now, but leaning towards an OS 50FSR I already have. My goal is 120mph. I had a scat cat several years ago that I got to 97mph (radar) with a K&B 40 on a pipe and perry...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
01-21-2003, 01:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By controlmech

Semi-Scale which is Fast ?

I just had my LHS order Friday before last and I picked it up Tuesday, week ago tomorrow. Its the kit, NOT the ARF. The January or February AMA mag had a full page ad for the Patriot kit and stated...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
01-20-2003, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,226
Posted By controlmech

Patriot Retracts - Mechanical or Pneumatic?

I've got a Patriot kit and am planning out how to build. The plans call out the Hobbico 3 gear mechanicals. What I was wondering is whether the robart pneumatics would give a lower weight. The...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-20-2003, 05:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,331
Posted By controlmech

Modeltech Extra 300 Nice But.....

I made the maiden flight on mine yesterday.
OS 32F
APC 9x6
slimline pitts muffler

I mounted the engine with the cylinder horizontal and the exhaust going down. The cowl had to be relieved...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
01-09-2003, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By controlmech

GP Patriot

A friend and I just ordered a pair from the LHS. He called in to confirm availability with his supplied. They confirmed them in stock and ready to ship.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-07-2002, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,687
Posted By controlmech

Crank Pin / Con Rod Clearance

Bushing would have to be made most likely. Its been a long time and it was on larger, much larger, equipment but I used to press in bushings of the proper OD and then ream the ID to the proper size...
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