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Forum: Beginners
07-17-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,245
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Most Skill Required To Fly Well?

My first SPAD was a nightmare, I compeletly jacked that thing up. Out of everything I fly, I'd have to say warbirds are generally the worst. Not that they are hard to fly, or even land, but my p51...
Forum: Beginners
07-17-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By Rforce1

RE: P-51 Stolen

Sorry to hear that. I'm in law enforcement, and you need to call, or vist all the pawn shops in your area, as this is where the plane will end up. Especially since he also took your Ipod, might as...
Forum: Beginners
06-27-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 23,945
Posted By Rforce1

RE: RCU Roll call time..Where are you from?

Marietta GA
Forum: Beginners
06-16-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,990
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Is the magnum xl 61 rfs a good engine?

Never had that specific engine, however I have a Magnum 52 , and a 91.  The 91 is great, It's been in my shoestring for 5 years and have never hand any problems with it.  very reliable.  The 52 is in...
Forum: Beginners
06-16-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,582
Posted By Rforce1

RE: The addiction?

I've taken little breaks here and there, but for the most part it's always fun and relaxing for me.  When I last started getting bored, I mixed it up and got into speed planes.  Like someone above...
Forum: Beginners
06-13-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,971
Posted By Rforce1

RE: For those that want to be self taught...

Iagree 100%. There is no doubt that it can be done, I don't think most people will put in the grit work beforehand however. For most, some help will come in handy.
Forum: Beginners
06-13-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,971
Posted By Rforce1

RE: For those that want to be self taught...

My thought on the subect is that if your brand spakin new to flying it would be foolish NOT to seek the help of someone who knows what their doing.  If you THINK you can do it alone, at least go up...
Forum: Beginners
06-13-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,446
Posted By Rforce1

RE: From Beginner to EXPERT?

It's all relative.  Your an expert when you can do one specific thing better than 99% of those who attempt it.  As mentioned, a NASCAR or Indy driver can out drive 99% of drivers in the world.  Tiger...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-13-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,032
Posted By Rforce1

RE: I need a flight buddy!!

Timcat, if you don't mind me asking, how crowded does your field get during the week?  I'm looking to join a club around here, but I really don't enjoy flying when the field is jamed packed. 
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-12-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,032
Posted By Rforce1

RE: I need a flight buddy!!

Hey, I took 2 years off from flying when I moved from NY, to GA.  I'm in Marietta now.  I'm just getting back into the hobby, so maybe we can meet up some time.  I fly a little of everything, from...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
06-12-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,242
Posted By Rforce1

RE: New to go-fast planes.....what to purchase?

My first was a prediator with a Jett quickie .40.  Still fly this one all the time, not a record setter by any means, but still pretty darn fast.  </p>
Forum: Beginners
06-12-2009, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,735
Posted By Rforce1

RE: New to hobby

If you really want to get into the hobby, I'd get with Fliers1.  He taught me how to fly years back.  Your in a good location, lots of nice fileds to fly in your area.  Now that I live in GA, the...
Forum: Beginners
06-12-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,338
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Do you remember your 1st Crash?

In 9 years of flying, I've had two.  First one was my trainer, a Royal Air 40t.  I had been flying it for a while, and was ready to move up to something a little more advanced.  As I was lnading, it...
Forum: Beginners
06-09-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 942
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Made my first landing

Well done.  It sure is a great feeling isn't it?  Only other time flying has been so great, is when I finally took my heli into forward flight for the first time, and brought it back in for a smooth...
Forum: Beginners
06-09-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,316
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Mastering a Trainer?

Mastering an aircraft, and being ready to move up to a more nimble plane are two VERY different things. 

One can spend YEARS flying the same aircraft, and never really MASTER it.  I do feel, when...
Forum: Beginners
06-09-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,678
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Love my Tiger!

Congrats, they are very nice flying aircraft.  I had one several years back and regretfully sold it.  I'd love to add another when the funds allow. 
Forum: Beginners
06-08-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 877
Posted By Rforce1

RE: prop for a 46AX

12.25x3.75 APC.  I use one on my Magic with a .46fx.  It hovers nice, and has enough to pull out.  I say try them both (12x4) and see which one suits you, and your aircraft better.  </p>
Forum: Beginners
06-08-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,766
Posted By Rforce1

RE: fueling up

Wow, that's a very wide topic.  I always use a electric pump, however I'm getting tired of lugging around the extra weight, so I think I'm going to switch to a manuel pump mounted on the gallon of...
Forum: Beginners
06-07-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,354
Posted By Rforce1

RE: after run oil / no after run oil?

I just run em dry at the field.  They only get oil if they will be sitting for more than a month. 
Forum: Beginners
06-07-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,734
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Adding Castor Oil to Fuel

IMHO no need to add anything. 
Forum: Beginners
06-07-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Crashed my new Mustang...

Sorry about the crash.  You're so luckey to have a place right behind your house to fly.  Good luck on the rebuild.
Forum: Beginners
04-18-2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Rforce1

After two years away......

...I've decided to get back into the hobby. I moved from NY to GA (Metro ATL area), and have just now had the opportunity to get my planes down here. I used to be on this site all the time, and for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-24-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,343
Posted By Rforce1

RE: If you want Great Planes to bring back the Shoestring read here;

I'd love to get another one. I still have my shoestring, and it has over 200 flights on it, powered by a Magnum .91fs. I would have to say that it's STILL one of my favorite planes to fly and...
Forum: Beginners
04-08-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,439
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Those that have left the hobby.......

I flew 3 or 4 times a week for 3 years, then the last 2 years I have been out a total of maybe 5 times. I'm just getting back into it, for me it was a time issuie. I took on a second job, then...
Forum: Beginners
04-08-2006, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By Rforce1

RE: Should an ARF go together so fast?

Usually takes me quite a while to put ARFs together, on most modles I swap the hardware, reinforce landing gear area, and firewall....and whatever other improvments I feel I can make. I'm just...
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