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Forum: Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90
06-20-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,819
Posted By funkydrummermike

Heli 30 vs 50 Raptor and Gyro and Servos ... Need Some Guidance

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%">Okay, here's the same old question ... What should I get? I would like to keep the initial cost below a $1,000.00...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
11-24-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,214
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: vacuum pump from Harbor Freight

Keep in mind that letting refrigerant escape into the atmosphere is $25,000.00 fine in the US. And the guy who reports it get $5,000.00. I have used a refrigerator compressor and that worked fine,...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-23-2008, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,549
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: What plane is this

I see your point about moving the CG back so that the control surfaces are at zero. So, even though the controls are at zero, the tail heavy plane pulls the nose up to generate lift and thereby...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,549
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: What plane is this

A wing generates lift by creating a pressure differential. A symmetrical airfoil, by its very nature, does not generate pressure differential at zero angle of attack. If a symmetrical wing were to...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-13-2008, 11:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,549
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: What plane is this

Cool, thanks for the info. It's always interestign how a post morphs into a different thread.


ha ha ha ... yeah I pucked it up. I bought it with covering but was hungry after the auction...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
11-12-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,300
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: Vacuum bagging tips?

It's all about the funk.
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-12-2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,549
Posted By funkydrummermike

What plane is this

Hello,

I pucked this wing up at an auction and the seller didn't have any information for me. I am trying to find out who the manufacturer of this kit/arf is. It's a .40 size, I am quessing. ...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
03-17-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,300
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: Vacuum bagging tips?

Newc,

thanks for pointing that out. the EZ-Vac does pull 7-8" Hg.

Saw the video a while ago and didn't recall that detail. Sorry.

thanks again,

Mike
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
03-15-2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,300
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: Vacuum bagging tips?

Newc,

Thanks for the link. I have seen the video before. Although, like I said, I have never seen one in operation on a wing nor the results from using a food saver type machine for vacuum...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
03-14-2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,300
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: Vacuum bagging tips?

Hatty,

I have dealt with Aerospace Composite Products (ACP) for years and haven't had a bad experience with them, but that's another topic. George Spar, owner of ACP is very knowledgeable when...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
03-14-2006, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 871
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: Replacing thin moldings

Check out this link. This guy goes over how to make molds with some good detail. http://www.slopeiron.com/


best regards,
Mike
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-13-2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 592
Posted By funkydrummermike

Lucia DLG CG Location and Throws???

Hello,

I picked up a Lucia DLG over the weekend and I was hoping someone could provide me with some information on the CG as well as recommended control throws. Also, if there is anything I...
Forum: Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight
12-17-2005, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By funkydrummermike

Receiver for Indoor???

Hello,

I am new to indoor flight and I currently have only two questions. One, last week I was flying indoors with a Hi-Tech Feather Lit receiver (Rx) and I had several hits. The plan would...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
11-03-2005, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: Multiple line vacuum bagging?

I used a robart retract T fitting.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-29-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: Getting a mold from a wood plane

Bill,

I found this site will surfing around one day. I think this might be what you're looking for. Hope it helps.

http://www.slopeiron.com/slopers/me109/me109.html

Best Regards
...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-29-2005, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: pressure switch

Troy,

Aerospace is great. And if you can't find a switch anyplace else then go for Aerospace Composite Products. They are stand up people and extremely helpful. I have only had very positive...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-29-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,246
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: vacuum bagging?

Hi,

According to the video that George Spar put together, you only want to pull 6 inches of mercury. That's 6 on the vacuum gage. Pulling more than that will crush white foam and ruin your...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-29-2005, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 950
Posted By funkydrummermike

RE: Buying Foam for Wing Cores

Hello,

Just opening a can of worms here ... maybe.
But what do you plan on sheeting the wing with (i.e. blasa, fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon fiber)? And what kind of airplane or sailplane is...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-13-2005, 04:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 552
Posted By funkydrummermike

What is this HLG?

Hello,

I bought this HLG at a swap meet. The seller didn't know the name of the plane. However, he did say it was made by the same people who made the Mystery Ship, which as I recall is or was...
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