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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-28-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By jamespal

I'm not surprised the airfoil didn't match....

I'm not surprised the airfoil didn't match. Biplane wings are about 80% as efficent as a similar sized mono plane. I think you have a good plan to build the fuselage and add a second wing. Here are...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-28-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 728
Posted By jamespal

This sounds cool. I have no experiance with a...

This sounds cool. I have no experiance with a pusher or a delta wing, but all of the tail less plans I have seen have a fair amount down thrust maybe 5-7 degrees with the cg way forward. The airfoil...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-28-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,635
Posted By jamespal

A lot of the answer depends on the configuration...

A lot of the answer depends on the configuration of the empennage and what materials you have on hand. Music wire is a good choice, but attaching it is another matter. You should avoid drilling holes...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-28-2016, 01:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 649
Posted By jamespal

Scratch Build Electric Conversion Based on Midwest Super Sweet Stick .60

I think I need a new airplane for this summer. I have a set of plans for the Sweet Stick .60 and a bunch of wood I bought years ago for unstarted projects. I also have a couple of six cell 5000 mAH...
Forum: Esky Helicopters
05-03-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By jamespal

RE: HB V2 FP . No power to the tail -Newbie needs help!

You can check the tail rotor wiring this way: Disconnect the main rotor at the 4 in 1. movne the tail rotor 4 in 1 connector the the main rotor location. Try to spin it up. If it works, the 4 in 1 is...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-24-2007, 01:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,263
Posted By jamespal

RE: Corsair kit build. How long would it take?

I have had a TF 60 size kit for three years. To get flying I bought GP Combat Corsair. It is a fun flyer but I still plan to do the Top Flight kit. Along the way I have acquired several EP planes but...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-30-2007, 05:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,201
Posted By jamespal

RE: Need Flying Advice.

To build on what Larry said, the LG should be as close to the CG (this changes when the tail lifts from the ground) as posible but enought to prevent a nose over. The further the LG is forward of the...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-24-2005, 04:08 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,597
Posted By jamespal

RE: Saito break-in on castor oil?

Guys, my $.02:
I have two Satios, a .45 and .56. I bought both used on ebay and have rebuilt them. You wouldn't believe how gummed up the .45 was. Even on the valve stems and the lower end was full...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-19-2003, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By jamespal

my corsair

Please give us a flight report.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-30-2003, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,074
Posted By jamespal

Carburetor setup on 2-strokes

Jerry,
If your RPM drops off when you remove the glow driver you are ready for a new plug. The platinum oxidizes and interferes with the catalytic action between the platinum and alcohol.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-30-2003, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 845
Posted By jamespal

Super Tiger 60 Broken, need help

I might have one NOS. If you still need it email me at [email protected]. In the mean time I will look up the P/N. I believe the engine you are showing is the Super Tigre G60X blue head. The...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
07-30-2003, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By jamespal

GP Big Stick

It sounds like you are in favor of the .60 engine. I did a little comparing of Stick designs. I have a plan for a very generic 60 sized stick. It has a 62 inch wing span but, the fuselage of the big...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
07-29-2003, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By jamespal

first aerobatic flight!!

Sounds like you are moving up. The only way to do it is to fly a lot and push the envelope.
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
07-28-2003, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By jamespal

GP Big Stick

I piecing together an old U build version of the GP Big Stick. I'm getting parts from various sources, a wing here, fuse there, kind of a scrouged plane. I'm looking at this and it seems like a...
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