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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
04-07-2017, 05:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,914
Posted By dgregg65

I like to make the outboard starboard side panel...

I like to make the outboard starboard side panel completely black. This helps to maintain orientation when flying at high altitudes. I use black film (removing the original film first). Some...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-20-2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,299
Posted By dgregg65

Skylark, Can you make her glide in nice and...

Skylark,
Can you make her glide in nice and flat with up elevator applied or does she still nose dive?
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-20-2017, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
Posted By dgregg65

I try to stay under 1000 KV for gliders to keep...

I try to stay under 1000 KV for gliders to keep the speeds down and get more torque from the motor.
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-15-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By dgregg65

I have not gotten rid of the limiting device yet...

I have not gotten rid of the limiting device yet but plan too. I found directions for increasing the range but not for removing the limiter.
Forum: Kit Building
12-13-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,785
Posted By dgregg65

The printed directions, the ones that came with...

The printed directions, the ones that came with the plane, suggest the G32 motor on 4s with a 12x6 prop. They suggest this would yield 720 watts of power. If I remember correctly from physics, the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-13-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,667
Posted By dgregg65

I found that this model is extensively covered on...

I found that this model is extensively covered on another forum. Follow the link below for many pages of discussion about building this plane.
...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-13-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By dgregg65

I've just received an F plug so will try it and...

I've just received an F plug so will try it and let you know if it worked. May have to wait for better weather as we are getting a wave of cold air for the next couple of days with temps in the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-12-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 490
Posted By dgregg65

Value Hobby 71" Piper Cub power

Hi all,

There are conflicting power recommendations for this plane. The printed directions say to use a 4s lipo with an 800KV motor. The website suggests using a 6s lipo with a 500 KV motor. ...
Forum: Kit Building
12-12-2016, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,785
Posted By dgregg65

Value Hobby 71" Piper Cub

Hi all,

There are conflicting power recommendations for this plane. The printed directions say to use a 4s lipo with an 800KV motor. The website suggests using a 6s lipo with a 500 KV motor.
...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-06-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,077
Posted By dgregg65

If you want to catch thermals you need to focus...

If you want to catch thermals you need to focus on weight. You want 6 to 8 oz wing loading per square foot for good thermal performance. A good thermal airplane will not be good for aerobatics....
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-04-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By dgregg65

Evolution nx .52 won't stay running in cold weather.

Hi all,
.
My evolution .52 has run great all summer, but now with temperatures ranging between 50 F to 20 F, I can't keep in running. It starts fine. It idles fine. I can throttle it up to full...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-02-2016, 03:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,132
Posted By dgregg65

There are at least three 2m sailplanes in NE Ohio...

There are at least three 2m sailplanes in NE Ohio that are flying. I have three of them that I fly out of my backyard. These are thermal gliders, not slope soarers; a 2m riser, an old 2m spectra...
Forum: Kit Building
03-31-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,667
Posted By dgregg65

Hobby king DH 82A Tiger Moth 1.4 m

I am currently building the Hobby King 1.4m Tiger Moth. I've assembled most of the fuselage but have not built the wings or tail assembly. The directions include an exploded view plan and a 4 page...
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