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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
02-14-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,820
Posted By smperry

Thanks for the advice. Many of the issues you...

Thanks for the advice. Many of the issues you mentioned had occurred to me and I appreciate hearing solutions to them. I also bought a plan and parts layout from Cleveland. No way am I going to use...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-23-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,820
Posted By smperry

Need advice on a Cleveland Senior Albatross

Always had a thing for gull wing sailplanes. I picked up a kit of a Cleveland Senior Albatross recently. I also bought a set of plans for the model. I'm old school enough that cutting parts by hand...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-18-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 840
Posted By smperry

Bedford Thanks so much for taking the time to...

Bedford
Thanks so much for taking the time to write it all out. Its finally sinking in. I had the grounding wire on the wrong spade terminal. Better lighting and reorienting the shoe and wear...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-18-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 840
Posted By smperry

Magneto switch issues

Seems i know far less than i thought about magneto ignitions.
I have a US41 on a Phaeton 90. Has a little toggle switch on the cowl. Switch it on and the engine will start. Flip it off and the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-23-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 914
Posted By smperry

Parts for out of production GP ARFs

Is there a source for spare parts for out of production Great Planes ARFs?
Tower doesn't carry them.
Specifically, the large Curtis P6E and the 1/3 scale Kristen Eagle.
sp
Forum: RC Jets
11-16-2016, 04:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,095
Posted By smperry

Tony What size battery are you using for your...

Tony
What size battery are you using for your brakes?
sp
Forum: RC Jets
11-03-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,095
Posted By smperry

Thanks for starting this thread Tony. I recently...

Thanks for starting this thread Tony. I recently bought a Fire Bird Jet Trainer when Redwing RC had a sale on them.. I agree with your description, it is a well built model with near perfect fit,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-14-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 17,767
Posted By smperry

I think the no tools rule implies no regulator or...

I think the no tools rule implies no regulator or inspector is going to risk the consequences of having at someone's scale model with a screwdriver :-)
While any screwdriver would fit, none of them...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-14-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 17,767
Posted By smperry

I just read on a scale forum that the...

I just read on a scale forum that the registration number can be concealed if it can be gotten at without the use of tools.
Battery hatch ok on the wing under,or above the fuselage, not if the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-14-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 17,767
Posted By smperry

I have no intention of placing a registration...

I have no intention of placing a registration number on one of my SCALE models
Forum: RC Jets
06-02-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By smperry

Randy & Ron Thanks for the replies. I have...

Randy & Ron

Thanks for the replies. I have a way to fit it behind F-6, but the plumbing will be more straight forward ahead of F-6. seems like that is the way to go. Getting fancy violates the...
Forum: RC Jets
06-02-2014, 03:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By smperry

Building a Turbanator from a Ziroli short kit

I'm currently building a Turbanator from a short kit. It is to be powered with a Jet Central Bee II Kerostart (14.5 lb thrust) and the UAT is the TBM product. I am curious as to where is the best...
Forum: RC Jets
05-19-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,799
Posted By smperry

I recently bought a new fuel can. This one with a...

I recently bought a new fuel can. This one with a variable speed pump. Unaware of static issues until I read this thread, I happily filled my tanks faster than usual. We started the JetCat P-70 and...
Forum: RC Jets
05-10-2014, 02:05 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 30,928
Posted By smperry

Thank you Goose My 11X doesn't have knobs,...

Thank you Goose

My 11X doesn't have knobs, so a slider will have to do.
I have it set up and ready to fly, but won't get a chance until next weekend. I suppose a piece of tape over the slider...
Forum: RC Jets
05-09-2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 30,928
Posted By smperry

I have my Cortex installed in a Ziroli Panther. I...

I have my Cortex installed in a Ziroli Panther. I had the model all trimmed out and flying well when my 12X died on me. I now have an 11X. The model still needs to be re-maidened and trimmed before I...
Forum: RC Jets
04-27-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 30,928
Posted By smperry

I like defaults when that's what I want anyway...

I like defaults when that's what I want anyway :-)

So far I've gotten around to removing the blue tape labels on the servo leads and replacing them with printed labels. A label maker can make up...
Forum: RC Jets
04-27-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 30,928
Posted By smperry

Thanks so much for the response, I'm setting this...

Thanks so much for the response, I'm setting this up "plain vanilla". This model gets flown pretty gently with the odd loop, roll or cuban 8 as wild as it gets. I'm just looking for a little...
Forum: RC Jets
04-27-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 30,928
Posted By smperry

My JetCat powered Panther has a JR 1221 Rx with 3...

My JetCat powered Panther has a JR 1221 Rx with 3 satellite receivers. Do I need to get 2 more for the Cortex, move two from the Rx to the Cortex or can I just leave them connected to the 1221?
TIA...
Forum: RC Jets
04-01-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 30,928
Posted By smperry

I recently bought one, (at Florida Jets), and it...

I recently bought one, (at Florida Jets), and it looks to be an older version since the bravarianDEMON is written in white, no "A" after it. And I can't find a serial # on the unit.

So to get this...
Forum: RC Jets
03-07-2014, 04:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,159
Posted By smperry

Ali is flying at Florida Jets this week. The new...

Ali is flying at Florida Jets this week. The new runway and airspace is excellent!
Forum: Kit Building
08-27-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,351
Posted By smperry

I used P/P rudder and elevator for scale reasons...

I used P/P rudder and elevator for scale reasons on many small electric WWI models and thought I had it mastered, however on my 50cc Extra I find p/p to be a whole different story.

I noticed the...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,371
Posted By smperry

RE: Ziroli F9F panther

As I recall Willie built mine as per plans. It has separate wing tubes for each panel and they do not pass all the way through like Johns's. I take it easy on the turns, but have had no issues with...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,371
Posted By smperry

RE: Ziroli F9F panther

Rats, tries twice to post the pics, but i'm doing something wrong
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,371
Posted By smperry

RE: Ziroli F9F panther

RCFlyerDan twisted my arm and here are a couple of shots of the Panther in the air. Don't think Willie has seen it in the air since the first flight or two. This is an excellent model and well worth...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,371
Posted By smperry

RE: Ziroli F9F panther

This is my Panther, all wood and built by Old School craftsman Willie Sampson. It has a P-70 in it and flies well. You should check out Joe's FG fuselages, much lighter with better performance.

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