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Forum: RC Combat
07-02-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,781
Posted By boiler1

I've been flying rc combat for 10 years. The...

I've been flying rc combat for 10 years. The reason you have few mid-airs is you are flying slower planes in a smaller box. The spectators get to see them better and the pilots have better deapth...
Forum: RC Combat
04-08-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,781
Posted By boiler1

We decided to make Gnat a provisional RC Combat...

We decided to make Gnat a provisional RC Combat Assoc. event last year and it was flown at at least 4 sanctioned meets. A lot more was flow outside of the meets.
we have over twice that many meets...
Forum: RC Combat
04-06-2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,781
Posted By boiler1

I just got back from the Toledo show and several...

I just got back from the Toledo show and several dozen guys were interested in starting up some combat using the SPAD GNAT. I had one on the table and they really got excited about it. Low cost and...
Forum: RC Combat
03-23-2014, 05:46 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,298
Posted By boiler1

The RC Combat association is promoting the Gnat...

The RC Combat association is promoting the Gnat combat class. Last year there were at least 4 AMA santioned Gnat events. It looks like there may be many more this year. There are already 4 events on...
Forum: RC Combat
01-15-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,298
Posted By boiler1

RE: New SPAD Combat Class

3 1/2 inch from the front of the U channel to the leading edge works for me. I took the plans and determined the scale. If you want precision it works out to 3.61 inches from the the front of the U...
Forum: RC Combat
01-14-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,298
Posted By boiler1

RE: New SPAD Combat Class

I flew mine with Craig Buttery in December in West Palm Beach. It was a short match as he made a direct hit to the center of my wing slicing through the chord and spliting the hing on the aileron. I...
Forum: RC Combat
12-23-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,298
Posted By boiler1

RE: New SPAD Combat Class

That stuff isn't too brittle compared to gutter pipe. It might be a little more brittle than fencepost but it it not warping like the post material. Thanks for the suggestion. I like the T shape...
Forum: RC Combat
12-15-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,298
Posted By boiler1

RE: New SPAD Combat Class

I have used FG rod and music wire. Same strength but the FG rod is easier to cut and install.Put some polyurathane glue in the flute with the rod and tape the ends of the flute until the glue cures.
Forum: RC Combat
12-15-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,298
Posted By boiler1

RE: New SPAD Combat Class

I have used 1/8th inch fiber glass rods and the music wire. No difference in strength but the FG rods are much easier to install with a little polyurathane glue. Put a piece of tape over each end of...
Forum: RC Combat
12-15-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,007
Posted By boiler1

RE: looking for hattrick

Hattrick sold the stuff. I saw the sale earlier today.
Forum: RC Combat
11-22-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,781
Posted By boiler1

RE: HOW TO GET PEOPLE INTO COMBAT?

I flew my Gnat against Don's blue meany last week and we had a blast. The club spectators are starting to taste combat fun. I expect to see many more next season.
Forum: RC Combat
09-29-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,781
Posted By boiler1

RE: HOW TO GET PEOPLE INTO COMBAT?

The Leathal Weapon is a quick build inexpensive kit that flies well. Low cost as well 3/$90 and free shipping. I am expecting 3 in the ups today. They were mentioned in last months Model Aviation RC...
Forum: RC Combat
05-16-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,781
Posted By boiler1

RE: HOW TO GET PEOPLE INTO COMBAT?

Several new guys have joined in regular RCCA combat after getting hooked flying the incredible easy build SPAD GNAT. Very little cost and construction time. Very durable. Will cut it's own 30 ft...
Forum: RC Combat
01-14-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,780
Posted By boiler1

RE: Ki-43 OSCAR

If you hold a 2548 meet on one of my open dates, I will be there to donate my streamer.
Bob (Longhaul)
Forum: RC Combat
08-12-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,594
Posted By boiler1

RE: Battle Axe Forum

A pitch senstive plane usually indicates a CG further back than preferred. Try adding more weight to the spinner nut. If that isn't convienient, put some extra heavy fender washers between the prop...
Forum: RC Combat
08-12-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,106
Posted By boiler1

RE: Discontinued .25 FX?

Magnum may come out with an XLS. If it performs like the 15xls we have a good replacement. Hopfully Magnum will keep the displacement at .30 or below and use a remote needle valve to prevent damage...
Forum: RC Combat
08-12-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,061
Posted By boiler1

RE: O.S. LA 15 carb problems

If the little spray bar extention is damaged, no problem. I've put a short piece of metal tubing into the throttle housing "as is" and it works fine. I use regular brass fuel line from the scrap...
Forum: RC Combat
08-12-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 21,361
Posted By boiler1

RE: Why do you fly combat?

I fly combat because I'm 63 years old and haven't had this much fun since I was a kid in High School. It's great when I can get a cut on a Jr. High kid that won the NATS.
Forum: RC Combat
08-12-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,653
Posted By boiler1

RE: Battrick combat plane

Rockford has had meets in the past. You might be able to do some club combat with some of them. Beaver Dam, WI usually has one meet a year and New Auburn, WI has 3. Captain America's club has two a...
Forum: RC Combat
08-12-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,467
Posted By boiler1

RE: Hosting a Combat event: How to get started?

I damage more equipment in spot landing than I do in combat.[&o]
Forum: RC Combat
08-12-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,372
Posted By boiler1

RE: Receiver for combat?

I used hitec dual conversions, 555, electron6 for a number of years and had some problems at a site in Ft Worth. I switched to the single conversion BERG which many of the guys were flying without...
Forum: RC Combat
08-12-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,594
Posted By boiler1

RE: Battle Axe Forum

I fly a derivative of the Battle Axe that I designed for the last 4 years. I use a different wing for SSC and B classes. The B wing is longer and thicker for strength and turning ability. The two...
Forum: RC Combat
09-27-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,289
Posted By boiler1

RE: Phencepost

We only flew 25's at the event Alex.;)
Forum: RC Combat
09-24-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By boiler1

RE: Shrink Wrap Covering

Since tape is about 0.5 mill thickness, I would guess that the shrink wrap would be tough as nails but very heavy.
Forum: RC Combat
09-24-2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,289
Posted By boiler1

RE: Phencepost

In your research Frank you might look at recommending a tether system for engines. At the last Hell over Hillside meet there were two engines lost in the weeds. I don't recall if any were true...
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