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Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-22-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,915
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: RC website RCecho.com

Firefox popped up as a reported attack site. That may be an indication of how legit the company is. [&:]
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-21-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,994
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: do's and don'ts of filming an rc plane or heli

Good tips.

DO NOT put in music, especially music that overpowers the sound of the plane!
Most people want to hear the sound of the plane, not your taste in music.

And if a plane is...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
09-09-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,375
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: H-9 Incident Meter Battery Alternative

That looks alot like the battery that goes into my old film SLR canon. Try a camera shop.
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
09-07-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,634
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: PILOT RATINGS AND ENDORSMENTS

Started in R/C in about 2004 on just a basic trainer.

Got my PPL in May? 2004. Now have ASEL AMEL CFII Comm IFR and typed in the Casa 212 (SIC). Have about 1600 hours now. Work as a flight...
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-16-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,098
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Prop Pitch

This is how I was explained the purpose of these props. So that the area outside the big round cowl was getting some usable thrust.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-12-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Saito 180

Thanks for the links. I'll order it up right away.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Saito 180

Agreed! Thank you all for the great input. I believe I will replace the bearings and ring (If I can find one, HH is out of stock).

Keep posting if you have anymore suggestions or requests for...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Saito 180

Crank & bearings.

Rear bearing feels grittier than I think it should be, and doesn't roll real smooth. Front bearing is Ok, but if I am going to replace one, I might as well do both.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Saito 180

The black stuff at the very bottom of the jug will scrape off with fingernail, so it is not the chrome flaking off.

Here are some pics of the lobes and bearing.

I'll get one of our...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Saito 180

The ring is free, still has some "spring" to it. Ill tear it down more and post pics of the cams and bearings.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Saito 180

I did think something looked funny about the finish on the cylinder. I'll get some more pictures together later. Maybe in the long run I would just be better off with a new jug and ring.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Saito 180

Ok, Ill take some shots of the cam lobes tonight. They are worn, but I don't think excessively. I'm trying to find somewhere to get a puller so that I can remove the crank and get a better look at...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2010, 01:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By jetboy2003

Saito 180

Picked up this engine a while ago. Not sure of the history of it, but got it at what I though was a fair price. It was a little sticky to turn over, and didn't seem to have a ton of compression...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-03-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 561
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Convert Douglas DC3 to electric engine

This is the full scale forum. Designed for conversations about real, passenger carrying aircraft. You may be better suited going to the kit building forum. Good luck with your project!!
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
07-16-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Pro Pilots: Moving Map...North Up? Track Up?

Track up. I turn my chart to match. Same thing I teach my students. I think situational awareness is better that way.
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-16-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,758
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: funny or amazing crash stories

I can relate to that... Flew for about a year before i realized my mistake while building my second plane. She held together though, but I did end up pulling the wing halves apart (very easily) and...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-12-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,569
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Working on my PPL

I'd almost be willing to bet money that first annual will cost the most lol.... That's what my mech's all tell me when I talk to them about buying a new plane... Especially if it is an east/west...
Forum: Kit Building
08-08-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 27,471
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: What Plane Would You Want To See Turned Into A Kit?

Lancair Legacy... IMO it is the sexiest single GA plane ever!
Forum: Tips & Techniques
07-12-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 811
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Covering a Blended Tail

I just walked out to the hangar and looked at the two full-scale citabrias out there. On the full-scale it looks like the fuselage sides are one piece, and they meet right along the leading edge of...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
04-28-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,011
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Super Decathlon 42%

Wow, this is pretty impressive... will be watching this one closely. Nice job!!
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
04-18-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,430
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Constant speed propeller

The way I see it, the main idea/goal with the Constant Speed Prop is that you are increasing the efficiency of the engine/prop combination at various power settings and RPM settings.

In fixed...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
02-20-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,938
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: trying to decide which plane to build this summer

http://www.sonexaircraft.com/
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
01-15-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Why and what is this for?

The hash marks are there to show you at a quick glance that your altitude is less than 10,000'. As for rotation, it is also called Vr (the r is subscript). It is the speed of an aircraft at which the...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-08-2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,002
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Airline pilot shortage

Lol thanks, we'll see. Don't wanna count my chickens ;)
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-07-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,002
Posted By jetboy2003

RE: Airline pilot shortage

Well off to the world of airlines i go... Just got an interview with Great Lakes!!
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