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Forum: RC Jets
06-01-2010, 02:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,448
Posted By lortap1969

RE: RADAR Speed Guns

Look up angular cosine effect. This is what you’re up against if you cannot get a 0 degree line of sight when shooting the speed. I’m sure there are a few formulas out there if you have a known...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-15-2007, 12:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,730
Posted By lortap1969

RE: What's the advantage of carbon fiber props?

Most carbon fiber parts share the same traits: very light, strong, and stiff for their comparables. Detriment would be the hardness that makes it very strong also makes it quite brittle when...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-08-2006, 02:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,525
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Does the DA-50 come in its own box?

My DA 100 was bagged not boxed. Did not take an hour to open, too excited when it finally got here :-) Bought mine from Chief also.
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
07-10-2005, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Who knew a broomstick could really fly?

Frankenstein would be very proud :D
Forum: RC Jets
06-30-2005, 02:51 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,649
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Safety concerns with cheap turbines

"So how many JJ`s have had a failure like that ?
Quite alot of poeple have them by now, so there should be stories and pictures out if this was the case. "

Dead owners killed by flying parts...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
06-21-2005, 12:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,654
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Reminder to all...

dsk,

I hope you disregard the last request and let the incident die. I can’t see how asking in any way “joking way” the question would seem anything other than sarcastic or a pointed...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2005, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 955
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Nebee to Gas looking for help

"Maybe our paths will cross at some flying events." But hopefull not intersect :D
Forum: Gas Engines
05-11-2005, 06:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,317
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Are PCM Receivers really a must with Gas Engines?

As rc bugman replied, no they are not a “must”. I however will not personally fly a large gas airplane without one. It’s not that big of a deal to put an extra $50.00 to $100.00 into a...
Forum: Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90
05-02-2005, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 886
Posted By lortap1969

RE: did I flood engine

"so i pumped gas through the carb until it came out of the muffler,(i read to do this somewhere)," Did this advice have a smiley face after it? :D
Forum: Gas Engines
05-02-2005, 06:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 992
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Gasser newbie ?

SigMan,

Glad to hear all the questions were honest questions and not just a pot stirring episode. Since some of your questions were not answered, there’s nothing wrong with your Saito /...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-29-2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By lortap1969

RE: DA 100 anyone?

p39 ,

Pretty cold...no wonder were still waiting around your taking them two at a time :D
Forum: Gas Engines
04-28-2005, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By lortap1969

DA 100 anyone?

Have DA 100 on order for some time now. Keep hearing they might ship out on Friday. Anyone have inside info on this one?
Forum: Gas Engines
04-28-2005, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 992
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Gasser newbie ?

Karolh,

I agree that many out of spec engines will work, however there are limitations to every rule. SigMan is talking about placing a 4.5 pound engine in a plane that is suppose to have an...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-28-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,918
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Zenoah Oil Mixture

I'll 2nd Golden Sprectum. Only oil I ran for 2 stroke dirt bikes from CR-500's to YZ 250's. Never any problems.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-26-2005, 12:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,306
Posted By lortap1969

RE: H9 Extra 330L engine

If it's set up for a GT80 like the hanger 9 edge, go to Chief Aircraft: http://www.chiefaircraft.com/cgi-bin/rcm/hazel.cgi?action=serve&item=/Models/PowerAirplanes/Hangar9/H9Edge540.html

look...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
03-24-2005, 12:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,147
Posted By lortap1969

RE: JR receiver crystals

I would guess to get the best match on TX and RX, use the same shift for both. All my TX and RX crystals are dead center. If you had a TX crystal will left, then I would imagine you would want the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-22-2005, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Any real reason for not using FM RX on GS models?

I would have to say the best reason for using PCM is the fail-safe most (maybe all) PCM systems have to offer. I would also give a thumbs up to the PPM systems that have a fail-safe. With this...
Forum: Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90
02-27-2005, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 869
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Rap90 (OS) starting difficulty

A cordless drill works fine. I have a 14.4V Makita that will start mine all day and then some.
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
07-25-2004, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By lortap1969

RE: is it possible?

I had same problem as most people with newer computers probably do, it needs update to run no way around it. The other option of getting the update is to copy your old one (if you had it at one...
Forum: Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90
07-02-2004, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,000
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Raptor 90 exhaust

I second FLYBOY's recommendation. I have over a gal on this pipe and it runs great. Maybe someday I might want a curtis pipe but for now the .91 is so much power it'll take another 1-2 years before...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
07-02-2004, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,231
Posted By lortap1969

RE: how do u make a heli quieter ??

Give it a try before buying new mufflers. I'm currently running a .91 with mavvrik muffler and its no louder (might be quieter) than my weedeater. Over a gallon used in my backyard and no neighbor...
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2004, 04:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,508
Posted By lortap1969

RE: P200 on a KingCat

Wow this got ugly quick! Even managed to make 3DHELI-NUT (one of the nicest guys at field helping everyone with setups) upset. On a more + note, 3DHELI-NUT did you make it to Madras? I got caught...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
06-03-2004, 03:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Shaking

Do you have a tach for the main blades? I had a bit of a shaking problem until I decreased the pitch a bit at hover throttle. Low head speed = big shakes. I could imagine that turns (more loading)...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-03-2004, 01:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 861
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Looking at going GAS!!!????

hmmm anyone filled up their car or pickup lately?[:@] If it keeps up at this rate we might see new threads "Looking at going GLOW!!!????" :D

Maybe find new topics on: How to convert your ZDZ...
Forum: Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90
06-02-2004, 03:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,188
Posted By lortap1969

RE: Homemade Rear Servo Tray

Looks like the mad scientist gave up on Frankenstein and got into choppers!:D
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