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02-11-2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,239
Posted By Roodester

Hi Mark Thank you for the information. ...

Hi Mark

Thank you for the information. Here's what I've done. There is a jig that came with the kit that holds the root above the plans. I noticed that when the wing was in place inverted, the...
01-06-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,239
Posted By Roodester

Question Need Goldberg Tiger 2 Information

Hi Everyone,
I am presently building a Goldberg Tiger 2 (40) kit to replace my previously owned one which I flew until it simply fell apart (just literally wore out).

The plywood wing dihedral...
08-18-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By Roodester

RE: NiMH charging

Thank you Brian and Tom

I've been doing a lot of reading and studying on the subject. It's not that I want to change to NiMH's so much. I've always used NiCD's and slow charged them with the...
08-17-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By Roodester

RE: NiMH charging

Thanks Tom for the links. I'm going to study them.

Phil
08-16-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By Roodester

NiMH charging

Hi, I haven't been on RC Universe in years but I'm glad you're here because I do have a question.

I have been using NiCD batteries for years and have stayed with them because the chargers that...
08-25-2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,222
Posted By Roodester

RE: Buzzard Bombshell

This is all good info. Glad to have it. Thanks

I've been absent from RC Universe (moving about the country reorganizing my life) for several years and now realize the wealth of information...
08-24-2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,222
Posted By Roodester

RE: Buzzard Bombshell

Good input. Thanks a lot. The plans have a balance point 4" back from the leading edge. Could you clearfiy the 6.5" balance point being "50% past free-flight style"? I'm not sure I understand what...
08-23-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,222
Posted By Roodester

RE: Buzzard Bombshell

Hey thanks Big Max, That will, this will help me check it and be sure I built the fuselage right. When I'll complete the project is anyone's guess. I've been quitte busy with all sorts of hobbies...
08-22-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,222
Posted By Roodester

Buzzard Bombshell

Hi,

I'm building a buzzard bombshell and am ready to seat the wing. I've searched the plans high and low looking for the wing incidence and cannot find it. The articles I have don't mention it...
Forum: Beginners
09-01-2003, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By Roodester

Wingbolts:metal vs Nylon

Theroretically the nylon wingbolt is suppose to break before the wing mount gives out. That's what I am told.

Practically speaking, I've never seen a wingbolt break while preserving the mount. ...
Forum: Beginners
08-25-2003, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By Roodester

i cant get my alpha trainer started!!!

Its a little hard to diagnose a problem like this over the internet. I imagine bubbles could cause the problem if they are too many etc. I see bubbles in my fuel line sometimes and it still seems...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-19-2003, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,080
Posted By Roodester

best pocket / utility tool?

AOPA = Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Forum: Beginners
08-16-2003, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 840
Posted By Roodester

Graupner Mini Piper

Try

www.rcmmagazine.com

I just tried the site and I guess you have to be subscribed to the magazine to access the articles on the website. You could subscribe via the website.

Also look at...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-16-2003, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,080
Posted By Roodester

best pocket / utility tool?

I actually carry two pocket utility tools. One from the AOPA has scissors (I use them the most), tweezers, and a red neon light (not a laser). Its designed for pilots who suddenly need a light. I...
Forum: Beginners
08-13-2003, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By Roodester

Soloed this weekend ... and ...

Another suggestion, don't try to climb up the tree to get the plane. Safer to hire a tree service with a "cheery picker" to retrieve it. Or, maybe you can sweet talk a sympathetic telephone...
Forum: Beginners
08-13-2003, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 840
Posted By Roodester

Graupner Mini Piper

There is a product review article in RC Modeler Magazine Sept 2003 - page 86 on the Mini Piper. That could answer a lot of your questions. I was looking with interest at the plane to replace the...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-08-2003, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By Roodester

BattleRC

Sounds expensive.

Roodester
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-06-2003, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,298
Posted By Roodester

The New Site

I will probably never use the auction or classified section. I am interested in the discussion forums. I have several questions.

1. Will you be running two parallel discussion forums (RC...
05-15-2003, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By Roodester

Vacuum Forming Question

Thanks,

I appreciate the advice.

Roodester
05-13-2003, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By Roodester

Vacuum Forming Question

Can anyone steer me in the right direction? I have a Twinstar (which I love) and because they are not being manufactured any more, I would like to be able to vacuum form the plastic parts for...
Forum: Beginners
04-22-2003, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 798
Posted By Roodester

Using rudder?

I'm really glad you are interested in using rudder control in your flying. It shows you are interested in the details of aviation - I predict you will become an excellent pilot. Flying while...
Forum: Beginners
04-22-2003, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By Roodester

Where To Start?

Welcome to the RC scene.

First what field of RC are you interested in - aircraft, boats, automobile? This is mainly an aircraft site, but I'm sure you can log onto other sites to those other...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-22-2003, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By Roodester

Flying via CCD camera & goggles - Insurance Void?

WOW, you guys are taxing my recallection of French - from high school French class 40 years ago. Something about contacting MAAC president about a petition to change the rules. Am I right?

Could...
Forum: Beginners
04-12-2003, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By Roodester

how to land

Bomber-52

I spent some time this AM contemplating how to answer your question as concisely as possible. Trying to distill a complex process to a few lines is hard to do. These are my thoughts on...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-30-2003, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 967
Posted By Roodester

propeller question

When I added my two cents worth at the beginning of this thread, I didn't realize that it was exactly two cents - compared to the wealth of information in this thread. I really learned a lot -...
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