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Forum: Beginners
12-23-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,318
Posted By mambarider

RE: What size StiK?

How does the ultra stick compare to the GP stick?
Forum: Beginners
08-31-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,509
Posted By mambarider

RE: You Can Do Engine Problems

A couple of years ago, I helped a visiting gentleman break in a os 55 on a 40 size u-can-do. He said the trick was to have hemostats on the fuel line going to the carb at all times except when the...
Forum: Beginners
07-06-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 856
Posted By mambarider

RE: My first (accidental) solo - done!

How I did my solo,

Instructor was hooking up the buddy box and it wouldn't work. After a while messing with it he said, well either your grounded or you fly without it. I wanted to fly pretty...
Forum: Beginners
06-24-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,724
Posted By mambarider

RE: Flight Field Box Suggestions

my home made field box.
Forum: Beginners
10-21-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,544
Posted By mambarider

RE: Skyraider Mk2 floats too much!

The 55ax is big for this plane. The 46 is at the top of the engine range. Put it back in and check the cg.

I flew one with the evolution trainer engine, apc 10x7 turning 13,000 and it flew very...
Forum: Beginners
05-17-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,611
Posted By mambarider

RE: Spektrum DX7 fuse

I left my JR transmitter plugged into the sim over night and blew the fuse. that was a year ago and it has been fine since. Yours should be fine also.

David
Forum: Beginners
03-04-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,867
Posted By mambarider

RE: Nitro low wing trainer

I also like the Skyraider II. The covering was the biggest problem on mine. Started peeling off from the nose back. Still a good bargain and a nice flying plane.
Forum: Beginners
12-06-2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By mambarider

RE: SLOW STICK PLASTIC PARTS KIT????WHERE R' THEY!!!

Try epyaya.com. They have slowstick parts.
Forum: Beginners
11-26-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Posted By mambarider

RE: Glow plugs??

Maybe someone should discuss things like length, or heat ranges. I like to buy the right glow plug for the engine that it will go in. Or we could talk about sticky-up things.
Forum: Beginners
08-27-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,951
Posted By mambarider

RE: Flying when windy question

I've met several pilots at our fun flys that are from Wichita and they aren't scared of any wind. Their remarks were learn to fly in it or stay home.

I told my instructor that one day I would...
Forum: Beginners
08-11-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By mambarider

RE: evolution 45/46

The Evolution TPS engine is a good engine. It comes with a 10.5x4 three blade prop, three blade spinner, and a flywheel drive washer. If purchased separate from the plane it will also have a standard...
Forum: Beginners
07-25-2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By mambarider

RE: new funtana

Daveopam, looks nice. How did your funtana balance with that spinner nut?

I had a small setback. A damaged aileron. A new one will be here Friday. The lhs took care of it for me. Nice people.
...
Forum: Beginners
07-16-2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By mambarider

new funtana

Well I ordered a funtana 50 this morning and man am I pumped. It will have a 55 ax, ds 821 servos, st 47 on throttle, and apc 13x4 prop. I have a few questions so here gos.

Would it be better to...
Forum: Beginners
05-14-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,091
Posted By mambarider

RE: front bearing

After a dead stick Sat. evening I decided to watch others. I forgot to drain the remaining fuel, about half a tank. I brought this plane in this morning to remove the engine, and after a half hour...
Forum: Beginners
05-14-2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,091
Posted By mambarider

RE: front bearing

So are expensive bearings that much better than standard bearings?

David
Forum: Beginners
05-14-2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,091
Posted By mambarider

front bearing

I bought a used os 46 fx and it runs ok except for it dies sometimes. I noticed that it leaks fuel around the front bearing.

Can it be dieing because of leaking air while running?

...
Forum: Beginners
05-03-2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By mambarider

RE: first time engine repair

Yes I put it back in. There was only one as the wrist pin will only come out one way. The pad went to back of the engine so it went back the same direction.

...
Forum: Beginners
05-03-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By mambarider

RE: first time engine repair

Repair finished. The wrist pin had a small, white plastic piece holding it in. It tapped right out. For cleaning I used a tissue and a can of compressed air, the kind used for electronics.

I...
Forum: Beginners
05-01-2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By mambarider

first time engine repair

My evolution tps has developed some play in the connecting rod, crank bushing. I have it torn down, purchased parts, and it's ready for reassembly.

how do you remove the wrist pin from the...
Forum: Beginners
04-18-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,622
Posted By mambarider

RE: 2nd Plane, When?

After two and a half gallons of fuel through my Alpha trainer, I bought a Sky Raider II and transfered the engine and electronics over. Winter was approaching and I didn't want to start the next...
Forum: Beginners
03-11-2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,688
Posted By mambarider

RE: In this hobby what was your favourite moment

The first time I got to fly on my own with the two instructors that taught me.
Forum: Beginners
03-11-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,098
Posted By mambarider

RE: What went wrong

I was thinking at the time that I wouldn't fly that plane but I'm the new guy.

On a lighter note, I maidened my sky raider II yesterday. Last November I dismantled my Alpha trainer and used the...
Forum: Beginners
03-10-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,098
Posted By mambarider

What went wrong

Well a fellow club member totaled his extra or edge today( not sure whitch) He went to fly and had no elevator. Earlier in the day it was fine. Several people tried to find the problem. A change...
Forum: Beginners
03-10-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By mambarider

RE: JR Xp7202 Heli Vs. Airplane

In the January 2007 edition of model aviation mag it states.

"the XP7202 system is available in an airplane or helicopter version. However, the programming is the same in both. Only a couple...
Forum: Beginners
02-28-2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,810
Posted By mambarider

RE: Aluminum spinners!!!

I saw a funtana 40 go in nose first due to a defective battery. The crank broke off behind the aluminum spinner.
the spinner and prop were still intact, but disconnected from the rest of the plane....
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