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Forum: ARF or RTF
05-16-2003, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By johnybravo

Hanger 9 Edge 540 or GP Patty Wagstaff???

I have the Patty Wagstaff Extra with Moki 2.1 power. Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-29-2003, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By johnybravo

Mounting fiberglass cowls

I agree with the gentleman who uses the #4 bushings and # 4 screws to mount the cowl. The # 4 bushings he is alluding to are manufactured by Sig and are made from high quality nylon. I use the same...
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-29-2003, 09:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 530
Posted By johnybravo

Moki 2.1 Prop for IMAC

I have a new GP Wagstaff Extra with a 2.1 Moki powerplant. Current prop is a Menz S series 20x10. I was thinking of going to a 20x10 APC for improved thrust. Heres my dilema: APC makes a 20x10 and a...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-28-2003, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By johnybravo

Satio exhaust problem

As you have discovered, the exhaust gas temperature of a four stroke is too high for the silicone rubber exhaust extensions marketed by Hobbico. Try the plumbing department of your local Home Depot...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-24-2003, 07:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,200
Posted By johnybravo

MDS stalling

The only MDS I ever owned was a .28, started easily, ran quietly and smoothly and quit in flight at full throttle so often that I finally gave the engine away. I tried everything including replacing...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-24-2003, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By johnybravo

MDS 68 Pro???

Hi niteflyer, Clarence Lee at RCM says the 68 will swing a 14x6 at over 10,000 rpm with thrust in the 11 to 12 lb range, plenty for the 7 lb Extra I was planning to stuff it in. Anyway, I was...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-22-2003, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By johnybravo

MDS 68 Pro???

Is this a good engine with respect to power output and especially reliability/durability? I hear MDS has had there share of quality control issues in the past but have improved as of late. Also would...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-17-2003, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By johnybravo

5 cell pack charging

I guess I'm not being clear enough on what I am asking here. After that slight drop in voltage after reaching peak, approximately what voltage should the 5 cell pack be at when checked with a loaded...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-17-2003, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By johnybravo

5 cell pack charging

My new charger is a Hobbico multicharger(non peak detecting) so I have to manually terminate charge at the proper time. I discharged my new 5 cell pack down to 1.1 v/cell last night and selected 100...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-16-2003, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By johnybravo

5 cell pack charging

Thanks!
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-16-2003, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By johnybravo

5 cell pack charging

Yeah, that is exactly what happened. I normally peak charge my batteries and then use a loaded ESV to determine when it's time to quit flying (1.2 volts/cell in my case). I've never put in a partial...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-15-2003, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By johnybravo

5 cell pack charging

I recently purchased a new 1700 mah 5 cell pack. Before putting the battery in service, I discharged to 5.5 volts (1.1 volts/cell) on a Sirius Electronics capacity tester and recharged on my trusty...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-07-2003, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,963
Posted By johnybravo

info on seagull models from horizon

A fellow club menber bought the Razzle ARF and brought it out for it's maiden voyage last Sunday. First flight was fantastic (OS 91 FX power).... smooth performer right out of the box. Second flight...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-28-2003, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 985
Posted By johnybravo

Antenna load on a Tx

Back in the early 70's the radio manufacturers warned against prolonged transmitter operation with the antennae collapsed or removed. I remember seeing a warning with my old World Engines equipment...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-24-2003, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,184
Posted By johnybravo

1st 4 stroke

The Magnum 52/61 rock! They are great running little engines and are a fine value, on sale you can pick one up for less than $120. The Magnum 30 I don't believe is such a great deal, I understand the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-21-2003, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By johnybravo

Hitec Servos

A lot of the posts I have seen about 605's were on the RC Universe forum. Some folks had gear stripping problems in 120 size aircraft appications while some others complained of looseness around...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-21-2003, 09:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 522
Posted By johnybravo

Analog vs Digital

I know this is going to open up a can of worms but that is what discussion forums are alll about, right?? I have seen and heard a lot of what I call snobbery involving servo selection lately, as in...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-21-2003, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By johnybravo

Cline regulator on Moki 2.1

This is baffling to me, about half the folks I have talked to say they had to go to the Cline to keep their Moki running and the other half say they have had equally good results by using the...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-20-2003, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By johnybravo

Futaba vs Hitec

When I went to 1/4 scale I needed more torque. High torque output Futaba servos start getting expensive very fast whereas Hitecs are less expensive. Hitec also has an excellent range of products,...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-20-2003, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By johnybravo

Futaba vs Hitec

I've operated Futaba equipment for years with excellent results, very reliable. How does Hitec compare, particularly Hitec servos to Futaba i.e. with respect to centering, deadband width and most...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-19-2003, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By johnybravo

Cline regulator on Moki 2.1

Two tanks?? Are you running a header tank?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-17-2003, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By johnybravo

Cline regulator on Moki 2.1

I am hearing a lot of comments about Moki 2.1 quitting in flight due to fuel starvation. The Cline regulator is supposed to fix the problem. What I'm curious about is some operators are experiencing...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-16-2003, 01:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 506
Posted By johnybravo

Cline regulator on a Moki 2.1

I have been hearing that Moki 2.1s are bad about fuel starvation during high g manuevers and the Cline fuel regualtor fixes the problem. Some folks I've talked to say they're not running one and have...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-16-2003, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,346
Posted By johnybravo

VMar Edge 540

TFACR, see the "Are VMARs Junk!!!!!" thread in this ARF forum for more interesting commentary on this fine line of aircraft.
Johnbravo
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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-15-2003, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By johnybravo

i wonder???????????

If you are on a budget and don't mind going just under 60 inches, try the Great Planes Extra 300S ARF at 58 inches. I have owned two and this is the best flying aerobat in this size range bar none....
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