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Forum: NitroModels Support
09-16-2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By xrae

Extra 300s (140 size) question

Is it possible to put a gas motor on this plane? Also if it is possible what size gas motor would you recommend? Below is the a link to it.

Thanks


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Forum: Beginners
09-14-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By xrae

RE: Flying club--How do you contribute

I try to do whatever asked of me and/or things that I see need to be done on my own (i.e. empty trash, tidy the pits up & clean fod off the runway). One thing that I really enjoy doing is bringing...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
09-06-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 379
Posted By xrae

NM

NM
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-23-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By xrae

RE: Gas conversions & wing area??

Thanks Chad, According to the box it's 11.5 lb with 31.58 oz sq/ft wing loading. The 33cc homey weighs aprox 53 oz. How do I calculate the wing loading for this? Also what wing loading should I try...
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-23-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By xrae

Gas conversions & wing area??

I was told when converted my first motor that I needed to put it on a plane that was 1000 sq in or larger. What would happen if I put one on a plane with less than 1000 sq in wing? The reason I ask...
Forum: Beginners
08-18-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,170
Posted By xrae

RE: JR buddy box question

Actually Bruce I did not know that it was a law. Part 15 which is what our transmitters fall under in the FCC is kind of fuzzy. Now that I do know I will have to send it in. I’ve seen hundreds if...
Forum: Beginners
08-17-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,170
Posted By xrae

RE: JR buddy box question

Thanks ken I'll make sure to send my controller in every time I want to switch from channel 54 to 56.
Forum: Beginners
08-17-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,170
Posted By xrae

RE: JR buddy box question

I got my S400 from the AMA buddy box program when I'm not using it as my wife's buddy box I stick a crystal in it and use it for my park fliers. It works great. I guess some AMA batches of the S400...
Forum: Beginners
08-15-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,504
Posted By xrae

RE: LHS Experience

This statement stands true for about 60% of the hobby shops in the Houston area. A few weeks back I was in one with a pimply faced kid pointing to the elevator on a plane and arguing with a customer...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-14-2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,657
Posted By xrae

RE: Gas Engine Interferance

I'm no expert but that doesn't sound like engine interferance to me. Sounds more like some sort of phantom radio hit. I've flown at a place that if you fly infront or to the right of the runway...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-14-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,236
Posted By xrae

RE: Gas Engine Sizing "Rules"

Thanks guys, this does help some. IH82, that link you provided tells me that the weight of the plane is the most important step in sizing the right engine to the plane. That is according to...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-14-2007, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,236
Posted By xrae

Gas Engine Sizing "Rules"

Hello all,

I’m relatively new to gas engines and thus would like to learn how to properly size a gas engine to a plane. Let’s say you build a plane from scratch what would be the starting &...
Forum: Beginners
07-25-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By xrae

RE: analyzer

I'm not sure how many different brands are out besides the hobbico 72mhz but here's a link to it.


http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJUP2&P=0
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-20-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,109
Posted By xrae

RE: Looking for a dirt cheap bang around soaring machine

Tower Hobbies has the Vista glider it was 49.99 a month ago. I own and let newbies fly the vista it takes a real beating but has held up.
Forum: Beginners
07-17-2007, 07:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,589
Posted By xrae

RE: i need help picking a begginer airplane

I see a lot of bad advice in this thread but the above by bruce is 100% dead on. To add to what Bruce has said I'd suggest using a sim in your training as well. Last thing be very careful if you go...
Forum: Kit Building
07-13-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By xrae

Questions for the Waco Brotherhood

First off let me say guy's I've enjoyed your posts very much on the Waco (one of my all time favorite planes). Your posts are always very informative and like many posts in the kit section I feel...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-12-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By xrae

RE: Which one?

I'd go with one of the new 2.4g systems. It might cost a little more up front but it's the direction everything is and will be moving in the near future. Why buy antiquated technology that is...
Forum: Beginners
07-09-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By xrae

RE: 4-cycle sizing????

Awesome thanks for the great info guy's. I see a 65 or 70 4-c in my near future :)
Forum: Beginners
07-09-2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By xrae

4-cycle sizing????

Could any one of you 4-cycle guru's help out a person new to them. I have a .45 2-cycle size spacewalker what size 4-cycle should I put on it?
Forum: Beginners
06-27-2007, 07:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By xrae

RE: Need recomendations on first everything!

1. I would suggest you find a local RC club and get a person lined up to teach you. I would do this first before you ever spend a dime on a single piece of rc equipment. Most clubs have people with...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-21-2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By xrae

RE: Plans for a .10 motor mount?

Tall,

Thank you that was just what I needed.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-21-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,497
Posted By xrae

RE: Easy Glider electric, maiden flight.

Your plane looks awesome as well as your english.:D:D
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-21-2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By xrae

Plans for a .10 motor mount?

Hello all I've got a .10 motor that I want to install on my 2m vista. I had a power pod that used a .049. However The pod won't work with a .10. Do any of ya'll have plans or pictures of pods for .09...
Forum: Kit Building
06-21-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 521
Posted By xrae

RE: Question about landing gear

Thanks I thought that they should be placed on the leading edge of the wing. I just wasn't 100% sure.
Forum: Kit Building
06-21-2007, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 521
Posted By xrae

Question about landing gear

I have a glider that I want to turn into a tail dragger. I'm wondering where I should place the main gear at. Do I need to place the gear infront, at or behind the leading edge of the wing? Does the...
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