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Forum: ARF or RTF
08-15-2004, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 551
Posted By Barland

RE: Weird Tank Problem

Any chance you could have switched the lines around and you are fueling through the vent line? This would build pressure as the only release or venting would be through the needle valve. Been...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-26-2004, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By Barland

RE: Avistar - Tank Position and Lines

I have the same situation on this plane. I built it "as is" and have had no problems with engine runs. It does get crowded with three fuel lines. I kept the brass tubes shorter than normal and...
Forum: Beginners
05-30-2004, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,430
Posted By Barland

RE: Vibration !!!!!!!!!! (Super Sportster)

Is this more of a sound you hear while in the air. Mine had a similar problem, turned out it was a vibration, well it seemed to be a vibration with rattling sounds, coming from the wheels. Since...
Forum: RC Combat
05-23-2004, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,180
Posted By Barland

RE: Spinner for combat

OS has one. Their part number is 20824005. Tower Hobbies have them - their stock number is LXCC37. Recent packaging shows it is for the .15LA, older packaging shows it is for .10FP. I've been...
Forum: Beginners
05-22-2004, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By Barland

RE: O.S. .46 engine problem

First, is this an OS 46FX or an OS 46LA - that will determine how to deal with this problem.

If it's an FX:
Most "LIKELY" you are looking at an engine with a rich setting for the low speed...
Forum: RC Combat
05-19-2004, 11:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 21,359
Posted By Barland

RE: Why do you fly combat?

Combat sharpens your skills. I'm still pretty new at flying. One month with a combat plane and I learned more than the year with my Avistar. With that combat plane (I started with a SPAD Gnat)...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
05-17-2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By Barland

RE: Coroplast in MN?

Hi... I'm in Coon Rapids and made a contact with my local Fast Sign shop owner. A full sheet of 4 mm costs me $16.00 or 18.00 dollars, but then he will give me some left over lettering material I...
Forum: Beginners
05-17-2004, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 861
Posted By Barland

RE: Any advice, tips, and hints for landing would be greatly appreciated

Most of my first landings were low and slow fly byes. Then if everything looked good I let it settle in. At first I would made several such passes before I got one that looked good enough to land....
Forum: Beginners
05-09-2004, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By Barland

RE: how to clean an engine

AND......

Mark the connecting rod so you know which way it should go back in. I take an Exacto knife and place a small X on the side facing me when the back plate is taken off. Mine can go...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
05-09-2004, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 620
Posted By Barland

RE: Problem with Gnat

We are flying a bunch of Gnats in my area, most with the CG at 3 3/4 inch. They are flying pretty well. Do you have the ailerons pulled up so that the bottoms are AT LEAST even with the alum....
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
05-01-2004, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By Barland

RE: help with gnat

I've been using Futabe 3003 and 3004 servos which are .80 inch. The channel is 3/4 inch (.75) so all of mine have gone in tight - takes both thumbs to push them down. I had one piece of channel...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
04-30-2004, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By Barland

RE: help with gnat

I have an article on another site about the Gnat and how we are doing them in my area. We are using them for club combat and having great results. Take a look at Wild Wings Combat in the articles...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
04-30-2004, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By Barland

RE: buildin gnat

Take a look at this web site Wild Wings Combat for a couple of videos of Gnats flying. Also an article on Gnat building and modifications we have been doing in my area. The Gnat is a neat plane,...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-30-2004, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By Barland

RE: Spad Racing

OH YA!!! We've been kicking this around already - then us mortal could even "ROCK" with the big boys. DickB
Forum: RC Combat
03-22-2004, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By Barland

RE: Combat planes

Another site, new but for combat flyers is http://www.wildwingscombat.com - included is building info on the Gnat with a couple of short videos of it flying. Take a look.
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-05-2004, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By Barland

RE: Spad Building Help Needed !!!!!!!!!

The standard Futaba 3004 and 3003 servos are .80 inch wide. The channel we are using here in the US is .75 inch wide. But, with a good push the servos slide in and are held really tight - which is...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-05-2004, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By Barland

RE: Spad Building Help Needed !!!!!!!!!

Pics of GNAT building in Minnesota.... we set the CG at 3 3/4 inch. These are Futaba standard servos - either 3003 or 3004 depending on what is on hand. They "press fit" into the channel and are...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-02-2004, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By Barland

RE: Assembly Tips ? Flying Tips ?? for 'GNAT ARTF'

We have been flying this plane most of the winter in "combat" at our club. I think you will have a good time with it. Most of the flyers have found they like it better with the CG moved from the...
Forum: RC Combat
02-09-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By Barland

RE: Amateur Combat -- Where??? West Virginia

This.. I hope... is a photo of one of the GNAT's. You will notice that we have moved the throttle servo ahead of the fuel tank, the radio and batter is under the wing, and most of us like the CG at...
Forum: RC Combat
02-09-2004, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By Barland

RE: Amateur Combat -- Where??? West Virginia

Have you been to the Radio Control Combat Association (RCCA) site? Lots of information there. Here, in Minnesota, we got a bunch at the flying field interesting by making GNAT kits available to...
Forum: Beginners
02-07-2004, 01:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 756
Posted By Barland

RE: question about using a flight simulator

Don't forget to add some wind if your program lets you. A nice, light, steady head wind to land into will help. I have Real Flight G2 which will let me play with the wind. I found it a challenge...
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-03-2004, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,285
Posted By Barland

RE: Airplane Clip Art

Hi... I was able to come up with a ton of interesting stuff doing a search on the Image tab of Google. I searched for "coat of arms" proved to work out well. I know this does not exactly fit...
Forum: Beginners
02-03-2004, 12:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 711
Posted By Barland

RE: what is the trick to starting a glow motor in the cold

How warm, or cold is it there? We''ve been flying alot this winter with temps around 25F or better. I'm sure some days have been a bit cooler. Have found it helps to open the high speed needle a...
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-02-2004, 10:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,525
Posted By Barland

RE: new guy, wants to play too

Welcome ..... from another retired cop.. 28 year with Coon Rapids MN, 18 years as a dog handler .... good years, man they went by fast!! Anyway, I started flying after my retirement with a local...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
01-31-2004, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By Barland

RE: Plans for a 15 sized SPAD?

You would think! But, with SPADS logic does not seem to apply. With ours at 4 1/4 they had a real tendency to dive sharply. When inverted they would climb sharply.... really sharply. We added...
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