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Forum: Sport Flying
11-30-2005, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By Papa_John

RE: Great Planes Stik .60

I have been flying the same plane for about a year now. It has an OS .61 FX and I had to add about 100g to the tail to balance. I went to a tackle shop and found a 100g weight. I used servo...
Forum: Beginners
11-30-2005, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,416
Posted By Papa_John

RE: Kadet senior kit- weight issues

I've been flying a Senior for 1 yr. I have a Super Tiger 45 ABC in mine. More than enough power. To balance I ended up with 3.5 oz of lead in the nose. Very sweet flying airplane you couldn't have...
Forum: Beginners
11-30-2005, 08:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,111
Posted By Papa_John

RE: engine selection???

Thanks Chuck, good advice I'll do that.
Forum: Beginners
11-29-2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,111
Posted By Papa_John

RE: engine selection???

Please check the posts again Chuck. He was correct, I have flown a mid wing plane. I have at my disposal a GP 60 Ugly Stik ARF belonging to a friend. And yes, the Senior is mine and it is my first,...
Forum: Beginners
11-28-2005, 07:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,509
Posted By Papa_John

RE: GMS engines......Good? Bad?

I don't think GMS offers a .90 thats what it calls for, but I was looking at the 120......could be wrong
Forum: Beginners
11-28-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,509
Posted By Papa_John

RE: GMS engines......Good? Bad?

LOL......very descriptive but not too kind to Mr. K (but it is the truth) Not sounding good for GMS so far.
Forum: Beginners
11-28-2005, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1,211
Views: 113,935
Posted By Papa_John

RE: Another Beginner Build - Sig Somethin' Extra

Can't say you haven't prepared. Looks great....good luck let us know the outcome :D
Forum: Beginners
11-28-2005, 10:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,509
Posted By Papa_John

GMS engines......Good? Bad?

I need to purchase a .90 size engine and the cash is tight. I was looking at a GMS and since I know nothing about that engine can somebody please give me a heads up on buying one. It's going in a CG...
Forum: Beginners
11-28-2005, 08:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,111
Posted By Papa_John

RE: engine selection???

Here's the bottom line, I have the ability to fly a mid wing as I have flown, succesfully, a GP .60 Ugly Stik. The Stik was a lot of plane over what I'm used to and tons of fun. By the way it was...
Forum: Beginners
11-28-2005, 07:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,111
Posted By Papa_John

RE: engine selection???

You know what, maybe the Ultimate is not a good choice for a 2nd plane. I think I fly the Kadet well and I feel like I could handle it but there is always that unknown doubt. I think it is time to...
Forum: Beginners
11-28-2005, 07:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,111
Posted By Papa_John

RE: engine selection???

WOW, RC-Fiend you just threw a huge monkey wrench into the discussion........you're saying "overpowering is a security blanket against crashing?" You now have my attention and you're going to have...
Forum: Beginners
11-28-2005, 06:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,111
Posted By Papa_John

RE: engine selection???

It appears that this 3D thing definitely has an impact on engine selection. I have no idea what 3D is. I see guys at the field using their planes like helicopters which is of no interest to me. I...
Forum: Beginners
11-27-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,111
Posted By Papa_John

RE: engine selection???

Thanks for the reply RCKen, its tough being a newbie if for no other reason than ignorance is costly....oh well, onward and upward.
Forum: Beginners
11-27-2005, 11:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,111
Posted By Papa_John

RE: engine selection???

Unfortunately, I think you're right on....I hadn't thought of it with that slant but makes perfect sense. [>:]
Forum: Beginners
11-27-2005, 10:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,111
Posted By Papa_John

engine selection???

I'm perplexed. I purchased a CG Ultimate Bipe ARF and purchased one of the recommended engines ie; OS .61FX to power the thing with. The manufacturers hype states .60 to .90 2 stroke. After reading...
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