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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-11-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 96,002
Posted By Gbee

Carlos, Nice Gee Bee there...I live near...

Carlos,
Nice Gee Bee there...I live near Granville, MA where the Granville brothers built them in the 1920's. There's an R2 in the NE Air Museum near me at BDL airport. I have a micro Gee Bee R2 and...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-29-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 96,002
Posted By Gbee

Carlos, thanks for the hinge ideas. The only...

Carlos, thanks for the hinge ideas. The only issue is the Interplane Struts...where they attach to the main struts. I guess one would have to remove/reinstall 2 extra nuts each wing every time you...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-29-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 621
Views: 96,002
Posted By Gbee

I believe everyone leaves the wing struts...

I believe everyone leaves the wing struts attached, so you can't use a wing bag. I am still building my Citabria, but I am curious about this post by "mlholtman" from Texas on flyinggiants.com
...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
11-09-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 96,002
Posted By Gbee

What are you all using for flap travel? The...

What are you all using for flap travel? The manual calls for 5/8" and 1". I can get a lot more travel. Just curious what travel works well for slow landings?
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
03-05-2005, 06:40 AM
Replies: 543
Views: 61,269
Posted By Gbee

RE: U-Can-Do 3D EP Anyone seen it yet?

I haven't seen the UCD 3D EP yet. Does the wing have an airfoil shape? Is it symmetrical?
Thanks
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
02-25-2005, 05:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,885
Posted By Gbee

RE: New Himax "Outrunner"

I've been flying my Himax 2808-0980 in my Tensor using a GWS 9x5 prop (recommended by Todd's Models). Flies well but I broke the prop - oops. What props are you guys using on the 2808-980?? Would an...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-20-2005, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By Gbee

RE: 3d buddy battery location

Toyman94,

Mine flies great with the battery under the wing, but I never tried the stock location. Also, I never checked the CG with my GP CG Machine - oops. I went on Brian's recommendation (@...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-18-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Posted By Gbee

RE: Buddy 3D Maiden

I have the 3D Buddy and have about 50 flights (batteries) on it. I broke the motor stick and subsequently twisted the motor wires right off. I emailed Brian at Ultra-RC.com and he replied with simple...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-18-2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By Gbee

RE: 3d buddy battery location

I used the velcro set-up as shown in the instructions; it acts as a safety belt, however I mounted the velcro on the fuse under the wing. I used the 2 stock screws (they have the pan head). I...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-09-2005, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By Gbee

RE: 3D Buddy

I reduced the length of the stock gear by about 1/2 the original length. Works good for me, acuse I like doing touch and goes. I did replace the wheels with 2" MPI Max wheels. The stock wheels are...
Forum: Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight
01-29-2005, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,394
Posted By Gbee

Indoor Flying in Connecticut

The Sports Dome in East Windsor, Connecticut website: http://www.sportsworld.cc/facilities.htm
is open for electric flying on Fridays from 14:30 to 16:30. It costs $10 for fliers, and spectators...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
01-25-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Gbee

RE: 3D Buddy - FUN!

Alkaline,

I believe both OMP and Ultra-RC sell the plane alone for $90. I flew my 3D Buddy indoors for the 1st time very successfully, however a lighter battery and 15 degrees of flap helped...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
12-08-2004, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Gbee

RE: Ultra-RC 3D buddy comments?

I have the Ultra-RC 3D Buddy and love it (my 1st electric after 20 years of glow). It comes from the same factory (in China) as the Extreme Flight Yak, has all the same ingredients, and is a little...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
10-19-2004, 06:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,708
Posted By Gbee

RE: AXI or AXI ... Motors Motors Motors

Pardon my ignorance, but how do you pronounce AXI? Is like a word "Axi", or do you say the letters A, X, I?
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-10-2004, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 177,090
Posted By Gbee

RE: Sig Mayhem 3D ARF

outsidder,

How's bout an explanation please. I looked at your pictures and you certainly increased the rudder size. What's your experience with before and after? Did you mod the elevators also...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-09-2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 177,090
Posted By Gbee

RE: Sig Mayhem 3D ARF

Is this thred dead?

I've got about 25 flight on my Mayhem (Enya R120GP) mounted inverted with my home made light-weight onboard glow. It idles at 1700 rpm with an APC 17x4W. My cg is aft - I...
Forum: 3D Flying!
08-21-2004, 05:52 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 177,090
Posted By Gbee

RE: Sig Mayhem 3D ARF

Steve,

Yes, I mounted a 1650 mah 5-cell nickel metal battery in the aft fuse. Instead of making a hatch, I secured the battery with some hard balsa sticks glued to structure and zip tied the...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-31-2004, 01:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,377
Posted By Gbee

RE: After run oil

"Corrosion X" is great. I use it on business aviation aircraft/helicopters. "ACF 50" is similar if not the same (Both meet a military spec. for corrosion prevention.) Corrosion X is available at...
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-31-2004, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 177,090
Posted By Gbee

RE: Sig Mayhem 3D ARF

Oops, I forgot the pics.

Notice I added some hardwood under the servo mounts on both servos to get the pushrod perpendicular to the elevators (and the futher aft the less depth for the servo).
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-31-2004, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 177,090
Posted By Gbee

RE: Sig Mayhem 3D ARF

Here's what I did.
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-14-2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By Gbee

RE: SIg 3-d Mayhem

I have a Mayhem with an Enya R120 GP (33 oz. engine). It came out way nose heavy. I installed an additional elevator servo to offset the nose heavy condition. The's a pretty big thread on the Mayhem...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-14-2004, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By Gbee

RE: Pumped Enya 1.20 4c Won't Stay Running

If your is Enya is the R120 GP (Geared Pump) it does not need muffler pressure. Ensure the pressure control valve is oriented correctly. If installed backwards the engine will die at midrange when...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-12-2004, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,050
Posted By Gbee

RE: Saito Carb Upgrade IS NOT

Bill,

I received my 'upgrade' kit for the Saito 100 today. I removed the original spray bar by carefully pressing it out in a vise. I compared the new to the old, including the needle valve, and...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2004, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,381
Posted By Gbee

RE: Saito 100 Carb Upgrade Kit?

Bill and Brian,

Thanks for your responses. I have lots of experience with Enya and OS 4-strokes, and not much with Saito. I'll post my results when I receive the kit and have a look. Bill, how...
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-10-2004, 07:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,427
Posted By Gbee

RE: Saito 100 and UCD 46 problem...

Ramz,

Can you tell us (or pm me please) how you replaced the spray bar? A flying buddy said he ruined his Saito carb attempting to replace the spray bar. Apparently the spray bar is pressed in....
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