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Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-18-2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 19,017
Posted By crash080

RE: what was your first radio system?

Tower Hobbies 6 channel manufactured by Kraft (1980). Still have it and it still works! Lot's of great memories but those sharp corners where hard on the hands.:D
Had it converted (gold sticker)...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-14-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,949
Posted By crash080

RE: Power Loss at Altitude

I grew up flying at 5,400' and currently fly at 4,500'. At the altitude that you are flying at always go with an engine at the top of the recommended range or somehting a bit larger. Ultimately it...
Forum: RC Jets
05-24-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,928
Posted By crash080

RE: Jets over Colorado 2010

I'd like to thank everyone for attending Jets over Colorado and making it great event. We had a great time hosting and look forward to having all of you back next year.

Rich
Forum: RC Jets
05-14-2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,928
Posted By crash080

RE: Jets over Colorado 2010

Clark, your registration has been received I just haven't made it the bank and in all likelyhood will wait until after the event to deposit. Thanks and looking forward to a great event. Rich
Forum: RC Jets
05-10-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,928
Posted By crash080

RE: Jets over Colorado 2010

It looks like we are going to have a great turnout for Jets Over Colorado. Thanks for all of the pre-registrations and keep em coming!

Several folks have called concerning RV accomodations at...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-12-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By crash080

RE: G38 Poor Throttle Response

It sat for about a year from C&H's conversion until I ran it so I was wondering if it possibly had some "varnish" in the porting. I pulled the carb last night and everything is in good shape,...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-11-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By crash080

RE: G38 Poor Throttle Response

I've got a new 2000mAh, 4.8v on it and it's fully charged.

I finally got an opportunity to pull the engine out of the plane to check the carb (not enough room to do it in place) and everything...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-07-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By crash080

RE: G38 Poor Throttle Response

bcchi,

The plug cap is on all the way and the snap ring is in place below the hex. I've opened both needles (L & H) to little effect. I also have to rechoke it every time that I restart it...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-06-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By crash080

G38 Poor Throttle Response

I've got a new G38 with a C&H electronic ignition that I ran for the first time this afternoon and I'm having a bit of trouble with it. It starts just fine but has very limited throttle response...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1,235
Views: 143,949
Posted By crash080

RE: for that 'in service' look

I just happened to have some Minwax Honey Pine gloss poly and mixed in a bit of raw umber. I'd say it's damned near perfect! I'll post pics when I'm done.

Thanks again for the help!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,235
Views: 143,949
Posted By crash080

RE: for that 'in service' look

Thanks Bob. I'll give it a shot.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,235
Views: 143,949
Posted By crash080

RE: for that 'in service' look

Great thread! Lot's of very useful information and beautiful models. Thanks! I have a question going back to early in the thread concerning "wet" oil stains. I'm weathering a BUSA Spad XIII (yes...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-23-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,114
Posted By crash080

RE: The FIRST Glow Engine You Ever Owned-remember?

Mine was a Thimbledrom .049 in a Sterling Models Eindecker. Flew it until the balsa and glue came apart from the fuel. Still have the engine though.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-23-2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,273
Posted By crash080

RE: Great Planes 120 Gee Bee

I flew mine with a Saito 1.50 which hauled it around very well. Landings were a whole nother story though. Whatever you do keep your engine weight below the weight of the recommended OS 1.20 and...
Forum: Kit Building
11-05-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,618
Posted By crash080

RE: micro balloons

Micro balloons do not work with PVA or aliphatic resins (white and yellow glues). Both 5 and 30 minute epoxies work just fine wilh micro balloons. Just mix up what you need to the consistency of...
Forum: Beginners
10-26-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,010
Posted By crash080

RE: two questions??????

I would look at other factors than the stabilizer. If the plane was something other than a trainer I would say that the stabilizer alignment a problem. Given that you are not doing precision...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
08-10-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By crash080

RE: Blade CP tail rotor 'drift'

Glenn,

Over the weekend I upgraded to the direct drive tail rotor on the CP. I did not put the gyro in. Figured that there was going to be some tweaking involved with the 4-in-1 unit but was...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
08-06-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By crash080

RE: Blade CP tail rotor 'drift'

Thanks Glenn. I might go ahead and upgrade the tail rotor since the Blade is pretty convinient for when we go camping. My CP is also a 72 MHz model and I'm a Futaba guy overall so the BNF is not...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
08-05-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By crash080

Blade CP tail rotor 'drift'

First let me start out with stating that I'm new to helicopters. Been flying fixed wing for over 30 years and decided to give something new a try especially with all the electrics coming out. So...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
01-09-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,091
Posted By crash080

RE: 6004 reseiver range?

Oops. Retract that! The conncections lie horizontally and are stacked. My bad.
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
01-09-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,091
Posted By crash080

RE: 6004 reseiver range?

I just recieved an R6004FF that I ordered through my LHS after determining, through the web and tech info, that it has standard connections. When I opened the box I was shocked to discover that it...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
12-25-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By crash080

RE: Futaba 12FG and reciever compatibility

Doug/Dick,

Thanks! We have success! Amazing what can be done with all of the information in hand.

Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
12-25-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,083
Posted By crash080

Using 12FGA with R617FS

I purchased a Futaba 12FG a couple of months ago to start conerting my 'airforce' over to 2.4 and just ran into a major snag. My wife bought me a couple of R617FS recievers for my smaller electrics...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
12-25-2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By crash080

Futaba 12FG and reciever compatibility

I purchsed a Futaba 12FG a couple of months ago to start conerting my 'airforce' over to 2.4 and just ran into a snag. My wife bought me a couple of R617FS recievers for my smaller electrics and I...
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-12-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 150,201
Posted By crash080

RE: Lets see your Biplane!!!

Got love bipes! Current hangar...

GP Super Stearman
GP Reactor Bipe
E-Flite Pitts M12
Steen Skybolt (own design)
BUSA Spad 13 under construction
Electrifly Reflection
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