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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,358,449
Posted By Blackwidow

A343, What ignition switches do you...

A343,

What ignition switches do you recommend for your ignition systems? Does anyone know if the same short current draw occurs on the old Top-Hat ignitions I am using? Thanks!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-13-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,358,449
Posted By Blackwidow

Hey Guys, After reading the post from...

Hey Guys,

After reading the post from Millsra I thought I would share a story. We were fying the CARF P47 with a 250 up at a show in Victoria Canada back before the virus and we are doing a 6...
Forum: Beginners
01-25-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,742
Posted By Blackwidow

Thanks Andy, Yeah the problem with this tool...

Thanks Andy,

Yeah the problem with this tool is that the height calculations depend on you standing 50 feet horiontally from the location of the rocket takes off. It then indicates the angle of...
Forum: Beginners
01-25-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,742
Posted By Blackwidow

Wondering if anyone makes a unit that would allow...

Wondering if anyone makes a unit that would allow someone on the ground to measure the height of an RC aircraft in the air without any equipment in the aircraft. We have looked ar Laser and Radar...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-03-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,358,449
Posted By Blackwidow

Exactly the information I needed! Thank you...

Exactly the information I needed! Thank you detlef!!! Tom
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-31-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,358,449
Posted By Blackwidow

Guys, I would like to understand this...

Guys,

I would like to understand this crankcase lubrication better. I have a couple of 250's that only get a few fights a year. They dont have many hours but are about 10 years old now. Should...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
10-30-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,337
Posted By Blackwidow

Shovel79 Here is a link to a build thread...

Shovel79


Here is a link to a build thread on RC Groups where folks talk about the repair.

https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/twin-multi-engine-rc-aircraft-192/4814227-kmp-f-7f-tigercat-79.html...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-01-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,695,986
Posted By Blackwidow

Hey Guys, Well..... I finally pulled my old...

Hey Guys,

Well..... I finally pulled my old 33% Barth Waco off the shelf and started going through it. I want to fly it at a couple of events this summer. I need to specify the original...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-15-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,934
Posted By Blackwidow

Prekin & Dsa44, Thank you!!!! I appreciate your...

Prekin & Dsa44, Thank you!!!! I appreciate your time posting the pictures and information. Wow! That is gonna be a chore getting the 4 - 5 lbs stuffed in the nose of this plane. Every plane seems...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-14-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,934
Posted By Blackwidow

Hi Guys, Sorry if this topic has been beat...

Hi Guys,

Sorry if this topic has been beat to death already but I paged back through the thread and didn't see it so here we go...........

This plane is freakishly tail heavy!

I have just...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-17-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 348,700
Posted By Blackwidow

Aft wing cutout

The cut out makes it MUCH easier to access the equipment inside the plane with the wings on. I have an older kit and had to cut mine out manually but I'm glad I did. While you don't need access there...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-30-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,009
Posted By Blackwidow

Electric Twin Engine RPM Adjustments?

Hello,

Putting together an electric Flightline F7F Tigercat ARF for a friend.

Have performed ESC end point calibrations but port motor consistently faster than starboard motor.

50 RPM...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-28-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,358,449
Posted By Blackwidow

Thanks for the feedback! I guess I don't quite...

Thanks for the feedback! I guess I don't quite understand the power factor issue. If I understood you correctly (certainly not a given) if the issue is not the amount of current I am drawing through...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,358,449
Posted By Blackwidow

Hey Guys, Just wanted to share a story with...

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to share a story with ya. Earlier this month we were flying the P47 with the Moki 250 up at a show in Canada. It flew great all weekend until the final flight on Sunday. ...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-21-2019, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,934
Posted By Blackwidow

Thanks Bill! Understood. The event just...

Thanks Bill!

Understood.

The event just happened one time never any glitches on the past 20+ flights

Not overly concerned just want to make sure we are doing everything we can to maintain...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-20-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,934
Posted By Blackwidow

Bill, I was using the R6014HS receiver when the...

Bill,
I was using the R6014HS receiver when the event occured and have ordered the R7014SB to replace it and provide telemetry information.

Is the R7014SB receiver capable of outputting the RSSI...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-20-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,934
Posted By Blackwidow

OK WAIT!!!!! I just ran across this post on...

OK WAIT!!!!!

I just ran across this post on another forum. Can you verify this for me?Originally Posted by tomsdk
Actually, there is a way to get receiver RSSI back to your TX. The SBUS.2...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-20-2019, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,934
Posted By Blackwidow

Bill, The airframe is a COMP ARF P47. We...

Bill,

The airframe is a COMP ARF P47. We have the receiver's diversity antenna held in a holder at 90 degrees from each other and at 45 degrees down & back with reference to the horizon. The...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-20-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,934
Posted By Blackwidow

Thanks Bill, We fly a 64lb LMA-1 class...

Thanks Bill,

We fly a 64lb LMA-1 class aircraft at several airshows every year. Safety is our paramount concern! At an airshow up in Canada last week the pilot reported a temporary loss of...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-19-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,934
Posted By Blackwidow

Futaba Frame Error Rate

Hello,

I would like to know if frame error metrics are captured by radio system during flight and if so how can I review them.

I am using the 18MZ transmitter and the R7014SB receiver.
...
Forum: The Clubhouse
06-27-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,492
Posted By Blackwidow

H E L P ! ! ! ! ! Does anyone know where a...

H E L P ! ! ! ! !

Does anyone know where a guy can find a replacement wind spar tube for the ESM Beaver??????

The OD is 25mm.

Found some @ ONLINEMETALS but you have to buy 15 feet and its...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,358,449
Posted By Blackwidow

Thanks Greg! Great advice. Will increase...

Thanks Greg!

Great advice. Will increase pitch and lube exhaust guides as suggested.

Blue skies,

Tom
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,358,449
Posted By Blackwidow

Guys, This past weekend the exhaust pushrod...

Guys,

This past weekend the exhaust pushrod on my #5 cylinder bent. Only the 3rd flight. I double check the valve gaps at 0.007" after each flight and lubricate the pushrod ends before each...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-21-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 348,700
Posted By Blackwidow

We took her out to the lakebed last Friday to fly...

We took her out to the lakebed last Friday to fly her maiden flight. At 62lbs I was kinda nervous. By far the most weight I have ever pulled off a runway without being in the aircraft. She flew...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-16-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 348,700
Posted By Blackwidow

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/20180510_154258_7d22a67b09a2bdbd488908527037648c76e4799d.jpg

Ready to fly (I think) :)
Well, It has been a long road but the...
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