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Forum: The Clubhouse
02-13-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,773
Posted By tonyob

I've been flying fixed wing planes and drones for...

I've been flying fixed wing planes and drones for well over a decade, lots of fun, bought a traxas 4x4 rustler about a year ago and enjoy bush bashing with it. It's certainly a lot more durable than...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-30-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 14,290
Posted By tonyob

RE: Why don't many people build RC kits any more, Part Deux

I quite enjoyed reading this re-opened thread, thanks to admin for allowing it and thanks to those posting for staying civil.

I scratch built control line planes 30+ years ago as that was the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-06-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,157
Posted By tonyob

RE: Are 2 Batteries worth it?

When I bought my first radio nearly 5 years ago (dx7) it came with a 4 cell nimh battery, not sure what it's capacity was, but i'm guessing 1200mah. I would get 3 x 10 minute flights on a plane with...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-13-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,956
Posted By tonyob

RE: Why don't we have more 4 stroke gassers?

I've got a saito FG14, 4 stroke petrol / gasoline. It's a great motor. Uses about a quarter of the fuel as a methanol /nitro Saito, it still has premix with oil (at 20:1 ratio) which means it...
Forum: Kit Building
06-08-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,078
Posted By tonyob

RE: have to share room with WIFE..........

Rolling on the floor with that one!
Forum: Beginners
06-05-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,733
Posted By tonyob

RE: Help building first plane

Flying wings aren't the "traditional" trainers but they can be used quite ok for a first plane. The launching is tricky but I know of of schools that have rc programs that use a flying wing. Yes,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more
05-25-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 16,294
Posted By tonyob

RE: Post your favorite quotes

I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent
Forum: Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more
05-24-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 16,294
Posted By tonyob

RE: Post your favorite quotes

Great thread...

"Don't force it, get a bigger hammer!"

It is always better to have no ideas than false ones; to believe nothing, than to believe what is wrong. -Thomas Jefferson, (letter to...
Forum: Beginners
04-16-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 12,780
Posted By tonyob

RE: I tried to warn him

So, if they'd fluked the trim on the plane and pulled it off that would have been fine, even though just as risky? Don't think so.

Can't see any reason to put these guys down. Lots of people...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-19-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,078
Posted By tonyob

RE: How did you spend Sat. 03-17-12?

I'm based in Queensland, Australia, so I was able to bring in the Saturday a fair bit earlier than the pilots in the U.S.

I got down to the flying field at around 9am and was there till about...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-23-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 34,719
Posted By tonyob

RE: Spektrum vs. Futaba?

I've heard many complaints at the flying field post crash that the radio was to blame, yet in a number of those case I was watching the crash and saw what I believe was clear pilot error. So, it's...
Forum: Beginners
02-19-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,663
Posted By tonyob

RE: Do you remember being a beginner???

I remember it well. Flew control line as a teen and into my early 20s. It was hard work in those days with no ARFs. Marriage, kids and career got in the way of going to RC, something I always...
Forum: Beginners
01-15-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,023
Posted By tonyob

RE: glow engines...whats the difference?

My 2 and 4 stroke airplane engines are reliable and rarely require adjustment.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-15-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,470
Posted By tonyob

RE: Does Giving away planes Have a Reward?

I give with no strings attached, but if someone sold my gift without consulting me, I'd think twice before I gave them something else.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-14-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,470
Posted By tonyob

RE: Does Giving away planes Have a Reward?

I've given away and received plenty of free stuff. It's great for the hobby, my friendships and for my local club. I' say those who've had a negative experience with giving stuff away are in the...
Forum: RC Jets
01-14-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,434
Posted By tonyob

RE: The Perfect RC Wife

Awesome!
Forum: Beginners
01-08-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 18,145
Posted By tonyob

RE: Gas RC was a mistake !!!!

Well put. I've been in a club for nearly 4 years now. I have a really good time whenever I go to the club, often times a really great time. To get the most of out a club, don't go there as a...
Forum: Beginners
01-08-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 18,145
Posted By tonyob

RE: Gas RC was a mistake !!!!

I learned to fly with the help of an old timer at our club. He never taught me how to use the rudder in the air, but I still learned a lot from him. I also trained under several other guys at the...
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-04-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,712
Posted By tonyob

RE: the state of diesel today

I'd say it's more a case of no real incentive / reward in changing. True diesel is cool, but if it's going to cost more money and be harder to obtain, where's the incentive to change. The guys at...
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-04-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,712
Posted By tonyob

RE: the state of diesel today

It's a shame that diesel fuel is so expensive here in Australia. Our club has had to implement noise restrictions after complaints from nearby residents. The quieter running of the diesels would be...
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-04-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,712
Posted By tonyob

RE: the state of diesel today

Availability of ether, and the cost of it, is a significant barrier. Thankfully one of the fuel distributors here in Queensland has started stocking ether recently. Several years ago when I checked...
Forum: RC Combat
12-23-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 21,856
Posted By tonyob

RE: Is combat dead?

That looks cool. What is it? You got links to where I can get plans for that?
Forum: RC Combat
12-22-2011, 01:41 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 21,856
Posted By tonyob

RE: Is combat dead?

Do you have links to any youtube videos of similar contests? Would love to see it. Thanks to the answers to my previous question, I've already got a local club member interested in building a...
Forum: RC Combat
12-20-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 21,856
Posted By tonyob

RE: Is combat dead?

Can you suggest any existing plans or planes that have worked well for you using this criteria? I've been trying to get some combat going at my local field for some time and figure if I build a...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-06-2011, 12:59 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,337
Posted By tonyob

RE: Psychology of RC flying

I ride motorbikes as well as flying radio control planes.

One of my favourite rides is where I have a set of med to fast sweeping turns, it's a great feeling to power through those turns.

I...
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