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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-26-2004, 10:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,409
Posted By FrancisG

RE: Question concerning pilot figures and IMAC rules.........

Are you sure that's not a 3D realistic human pilot in a Kermit costume?;)
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-11-2004, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,795
Posted By FrancisG

RE: Let's be honest....how many of you read/post while at work?

Whenever I'm at the computer, I am working. All my posts happen when I'm at work.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-10-2004, 12:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,634
Posted By FrancisG

RE: Mode 1 or Mode 2

I used to be a mode 1 flyer until late 1998. I decided to switch so that I could have my friends fly my planes and they can let me fly theirs as well. I do not regret my decision at all. From what...
Forum: IMAC
04-29-2004, 12:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,454
Posted By FrancisG

RE: Why Fly Basic?

Here in the Northwest Region, we place a very high importance on the Basic class. Since I started competing in IMAC in 2001, Basic has always flown as many or more sequences than the other classes. ...
Forum: IMAC
04-10-2004, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By FrancisG

RE: The 4 basic manuvers

Where does the tailslide fit in?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
04-02-2004, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By FrancisG

What happened to the Planes Plus Website?

I tried to access the Planes Plus website www.planesplus.com but got a message that the website could not be found. Does anybody know what happened to their website? I remember that they also had...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-23-2004, 07:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,424
Posted By FrancisG

RE: Single-stick radios all gone?

I remember reading an article from RC Report about converting Futaba and JR Radios into Single Sticks. I believe it was Tony Stillman of Radio South who wrote that article. You might wanna try...
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-11-2004, 12:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,996
Posted By FrancisG

RE: What are your aspirations as an R/C Pilot?

I enjoy flying my Kadet LT40.
Forum: IMAC
11-26-2003, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,096
Posted By FrancisG

RE: Want to compete in IMAC in 2004, have questions.

Hi Ryans Rebel
Sportsman was also flown at the Tucson Shootout. Not only was the field very competitive, the prices were also great. If you do end up flying IMAC next year, plan on making the...
Forum: IMAC
09-18-2003, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 939
Posted By FrancisG

RE: Anyone else having trouble with their IMAC renewal?

Same here. I mailed my renewal check in June and I am still waiting. $20 poorer, yet no card and no access to the "members only" link. As far as I know, I'm not getting anything for my $20. It...
Forum: IMAC
09-04-2003, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By FrancisG

Directions to the field

Hi Galen,
There is a link in the www.imacnw.com website which shows a map to the flying field. Rick made this map available and you will find it on the Contest Schedules page.
- Francis
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-25-2003, 01:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Posted By FrancisG

When do you quit flying?

I agree it's kind of stupid to keep flying until your battery hits 8.5v, but I did that once, unintentionally. My transmitter started beeping and I landed my airplane right away because I thought...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-22-2003, 01:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 715
Posted By FrancisG

Admit you dream of RCing!

I once dreamt flying my dog. Yeah, My Dog. It was funny--the Weimaranner retracted his 4 legs right after takeoff.
Forum: IMAC
08-16-2003, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 766
Posted By FrancisG

how many pilots at your last contest??

Ryan,

We had 40 people fly at the Pacific Coast Freestyles in Oregon on July 24-27, 2003.

We missed you there. We all had a great time.

- Francis
Forum: RC Humor
06-02-2003, 03:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,708
Posted By FrancisG

Yet Another "Caption This"

Lower!!! Lower!!! Lower!!!!
Forum: RC Humor
05-23-2003, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,092
Posted By FrancisG

Fly 2 planes

All I have to do is take off my glasses--then I'm flying two planes...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
05-01-2003, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By FrancisG

Builder- Seattle area? Sukhoi (Byron)

Call Frank Pellegrini at 425-348-7875. He is one of the best builders that I know of in the area.
Forum: IMAC
04-29-2003, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,032
Posted By FrancisG

The Redmond, OR High Desert Classic "Windfest"

Ryan,
There is now a map for the Field of Dreams at the Northwest IMAC Website. Look it up at:

http://www.imacnw.com/Schedule2003.htm


ILikePlanes,
The Basic class is flown both Saturday...
Forum: IMAC
04-28-2003, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,032
Posted By FrancisG

The Redmond, OR High Desert Classic "Windfest"

Hi there ILikePlanes, sign-in will be at 8:00am, pilots meeting shortly after. I figure we can start flying Basic at around 8:45am Saturday.

Depending on how we do with time, we may have a short...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-25-2003, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 672
Posted By FrancisG

CF Wing Tube for 40%

Try Troybuilt at 248-391-2331
Forum: Gas Engines
01-08-2003, 05:07 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,377
Posted By FrancisG

DA = Excellent Support

The fifth item on Tim Durbin's list of reasons to go with a DA100 cannot be over emphasized. I am just a plain regular customer, and DA has always treated me like royalty. Everyone I know here in...
Forum: IMAC
12-27-2002, 01:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,014
Posted By FrancisG

Re: Snap Roll Switches

Geist,

Using the switches is not cheating at all. I know a few people who has used snap roll switches here in the Northwest and have done pretty well.

I have tried using the switches to see if...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
12-27-2002, 01:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,131
Posted By FrancisG

Go Mode 1

I suggest going with Mode 1 for two reasons. The first is most of the people in your area fly that mode and you will get more and quicker help. Second, Mode 1 feels more natural when flying...
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-06-2002, 01:07 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,839
Posted By FrancisG

Whats the stupidest mistake you've ever made while building?

Back in the early 70s I was helping my older brother finish his Japanese Pattern airplane called the Thunderbird. So, I went and mixed the Johnsons Baby Powder and the Bottle of Dope and brushed it...
Forum: Beginners
09-03-2002, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By FrancisG

Fuel spill in fuselage

Hi Troy,

It all depends on how long you plan to keep plane. If you figure on two years or less, then you have nothing to worry about. Keep the mess in the tank compartment.

If you smash this...
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