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Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
09-01-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,333
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: which on board camera

I was checking out the 4GB camera on www.lightinthebox.com and decided to check reviews from buyers from this site before purchasing. Boy I'm glad I did. If you google "light in the box review" and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-09-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,671
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Parkzone Ultra-Micro Sukhoi Su-26

I recieved mine this weekend and got three flights in. Its a very fun plane to fly. I installed the battery all the way aft as per instructions on Horizon Hobby website. After binding and checking...
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,518
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Senior moment for my first kit build

Wow! I like it. The colors you used are cool. I cant wait to have a "slow drag" competition with you. I'll probably have to use full flaps into the wind with that Ultra Stick 60 of mine to hang with...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-05-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

I flew mine twice last saturday for its 3rd and 4th flight. The ground handling seems to me to be about normal for taildraggers. When I take off I just ease the throttle forward slowly anticipating...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-27-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

Looks good. Let us know how it does.
I still havent flown mine since my last post and my CG adjustment.
I hope to fly it this saturday..
Good Luck
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-23-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

That looks pretty good. I might have to order me a set.
Forum: Kit Building
01-16-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,639
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Giant Aeromaster Kit Build Along

I just acquired a partually finished Aeromaster 60 size Great Planes kit with the fuse already finished. The die cut wing ribs are missing but the plans are there and I plan to make my own. Thanks...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-13-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

Yeah, when I read about balancing upside down I realized this page might be a universal one for all their model lines. I also figured the CG was lost in translation somewhere too! I hope to soon get...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-11-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

You are both correct about engine thrust vs CG but in this instance I think I know what Marketvending is trying to say. The plane is tailheavy because the CG recommendation in the instructions is all...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-10-2009, 11:36 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

I flew my second and third flights today. I'm still messing around with the CG and engine settings. During the second one I noticed it was still tail heavy and when I landed it did the hopping thing....
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-08-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

Looks nice! Your cowl is cut exactly like mine. My battery is mounted just like yours too. I have a .45 evolution with a 11x7 prop. I maidened mine about a week ago and all went pretty well. It...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-03-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

Well, after doing my homework I decided to go with the Evolution .45 because its a all around better engine. The K&B .61 I have is very old and was made betreen 1980 and 1990. It is rated at only 1.3...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-02-2008, 03:38 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

Thanks for the reply NorfolkSouthern. I just had that K&B 61 sitting around and just put new bearings in it.
I was just wanting to put it back in service. If you say a .46 engine would be a better...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-01-2008, 03:32 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 78,884
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

Just got a Phoenix Super Decathlon for my birthday. I'm planning to install a K&B 61. Has anyone else used this engine in their Decathlon? If so, how is the performance, CG, and the fit under the...
Forum: Kit Building
07-27-2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,518
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Senior moment for my first kit build

Love your Kadet Senior video.
Thats the way all Seniors are begging to be flown,
low and slow.
Forum: Kit Building
06-10-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,518
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Senior moment for my first kit build

TCrafty,

I'm gonna have to come over and check this out. Looking at your pics has peaked my interest. I've been a ARF man myself and I could learn alot. Keep your pics and posts coming. Call me...
Forum: Beginners
04-29-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: LT-40 CG point???

I can't tell you from the plans but I usually measure the width of the wing
near the fuse and then divide that by three. I've always been told the CG
is one third of the wing from the leading...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-01-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7,471
Views: 710,239
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: New Hanger 9 p-51 mustang **Trainer?!?**

Red Star Army,

Congrats on your first plane and flight. I'll try to answer your questions. But i'm still learning too. I have the mustang PTS ARF. I have a K&B engine on mine. So my stuff is...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-26-2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,656
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Club Thunder Tiger?????

I have a TT pro 46. I love it. It's on a PT-19 with a pitts muffler and 3-blade prop.
No problems whatsoever.

John
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-17-2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7,471
Views: 710,239
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: New Hanger 9 p-51 mustang **Trainer?!?**

Larry,

Thanks for the reply. One day I'll visit your club again
and we'll do just that!

John
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-17-2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Got the Pitts!

TCrafty,

Congrats on your new model. It turned out great
and I agree it does look classy.
Looking forward to seeing it in the air!

John
Forum: Glow Engines
03-17-2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 1,776
Views: 195,691
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Club MAGNUM !

I have a Magnum XL .40 in my Avistar. The engine has good power and never deadsticks. I have many, many flights on it. No problems at all.
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-16-2008, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7,471
Views: 710,239
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: New Hanger 9 p-51 mustang **Trainer?!?**

Good news! I maidened my Mustang today. All went well and all back in one piece. This is my first to maiden on my own (my knees were knocking). I had to trim to the left a few clicks, tone down my...
Forum: Beginners
03-14-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,438
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: Why do you love flying planes?

Just because it's FUN,FUN,FUN!!!! :D
Flying toys are cool!
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-14-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7,471
Views: 710,239
Posted By catfishjohn

RE: New Hanger 9 p-51 mustang **Trainer?!?**

Well, this weekend will be the maiden flight of my mustang PTS ARF. I finally gathered all the parts and finished it! I put a K&B 61 engine on it and after 3 tankfuls of ground testing and tuning I...
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