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Forum: The Clubhouse
09-21-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,425
Posted By jim_franks

RE: bad rc flying fields

The Corp of Engineers leases the property to the club in question. There is no agreement or limit to the use of the land except the requirement for AMA insurance. It is the club members...
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-20-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,425
Posted By jim_franks

RE: bad rc flying fields

I seem to disagree. The club the poster is refuring to is one of the best clubs I have been a member of. I enjoy every time I go there to fly. My interactions with the membership has always been...
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-30-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,685
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Canopy Material

Thanks for all the fast answers to my questions. I'm on the way to order a few sheets to get the repairs done so I can fly this plane.
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-30-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,685
Posted By jim_franks

Canopy Material

Have to replace a canopy made out of sheet plastic. The question is if I want to buy plastic sheet to have on hand to do this. What is the correct type of plastic to use and how thick should it be?...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-18-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 42,819
Posted By jim_franks

RE: HE-162 Group Build

Here is two more tail pictures from the Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA. Have the same plans just haven't started with them yet. This thread is getting me interested to starting.
Forum: Gas Engines
02-14-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 711
Posted By jim_franks

Gas Engine Installation

Is there a guide to installing and running a gas engine? I have working glow engines for a long time now and have not delt with anything gas. I would like to start using gas engines and other than...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-18-2010, 05:16 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,845
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Stolen gear

Sent a e-mail to all our club members in the Killeen area.
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-10-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,107
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Flying Sites in Central Texas

Thanks for all the imput I got something to do this weekend in Austin and will vist all these fields. Thank you for the invite modeltronics sounds like fun. See you are from Horizon City, did some...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-10-2010, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,107
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Flying Sites in Central Texas

Thanks for your assment I'm looking for just that information. I'm in the process of gathering a list of clubs in the area to visit this weekend. I love my current field, but feel its time to move on...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-10-2010, 06:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,107
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Flying Sites in Central Texas

They are one of the clubs I have concidered looking at. I'd rather find a flying site that is not affilicalited with AMA. This not a bash against AMA in the least. The two club fields close to me are...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-09-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,107
Posted By jim_franks

Flying Sites in Central Texas

I have been flying RC in Central Texas (Temple) for a few years now. Looking to branch out and fly at other places than my current club field. Willing to join a club if need be. Or looking for a...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-25-2010, 06:22 AM
Replies: 653
Views: 58,942
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Solutions for AMA's membership decline

How about raise the money that AMA charges for a Club charter (Base it on number of club members, value of property, credit rating of members, etc).
Or if there is so may of AMA members that think...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
09-07-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 883
Views: 360,217
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Let's see your work shop!

My garage workshop.
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
06-29-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,473
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Futaba 8FG Throttle Cut Question

Thank you for your help I'm not fully understanding what happened, but I got it. Had to do a data reset. I'm spending more time with my nose in the book to learn the rest of the functions.
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
06-25-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,473
Posted By jim_franks

Futaba 8FG Throttle Cut Question

I have read the directions several times and I'm just not getting it right. Does anyone have the down and dirty steps for setting up this function? I would like to use the side lever to cut the...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-14-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,165
Posted By jim_franks

Futaba T8FG Radio

Been overseas for 6 months and I'm going back home and have been using an old Futaba 6 channel for ever. It has been a good radio and have sent it in a time or two for service. Had nothing but the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-07-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,052
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Monokote How to best seal the edges from fuel???

Been using the Windex method to apply trim pieces for several years. Works great still have planes that are several years old that still have graphics on them. The big thing is not to rush it.
1....
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-14-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,005
Posted By jim_franks

RE: How to prevent / avoid midair collisions?

I try to fly a pattern or circuit with the other people flying it is the club rule where I'm at depending on the wind direction. I try not to fly if someone is not flying with any regard for others....
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-09-2010, 05:44 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,934
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Wow, some of you are very bitter toward the AMA

Sorry to lump you into the group and yes I did kind of made a broad statement. No time to do a study on statistics. Sorry for that if I offend. Checked out the thread. Good information learned alot...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-08-2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,934
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Wow, some of you are very bitter toward the AMA

I think if you look at the posters in this forum (pro and con for AMA) and their history as to where they post they spend most of their time its here and not out there contributing to the other...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-03-2009, 12:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,186
Posted By jim_franks

RE: USAMA News

Tank you Hossfly for the information. I knew that it was a false statement. Our field sign for years had AMA and SFA (I think) required to fly. The ad in MA is a great idea. Should call and ask for...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-03-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,186
Posted By jim_franks

RE: USAMA News

Maybe the start of a new thread "Can a chartered club allow members that are not AMA holders". In the case of where the club holds either the ownership of the flying site or a defined control...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-03-2009, 04:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,186
Posted By jim_franks

RE: USAMA News

I guess the question I have is how each AMA chartered club is going to handle it. My current club which is on public land accepted the old sport fliers membership except for AMA events. There wasn't...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-08-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,957
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Dodger stadium / RC Field???

Move this thread to why the AMA is not growing.
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-08-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,957
Posted By jim_franks

RE: Dodger stadium / RC Field???

Here's is a good link. I wonder if the flier had an AMA card? Not a good thing for the Park Flier membership. This may be harmless and fun for some people, but still hurts the hobby. AMA I think was...
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