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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
04-27-2018, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,620
Posted By gliderguy100

I just received my Volantex ASW28 glider this...

I just received my Volantex ASW28 glider this week and just getting started on setting it up. I am finding the instruction manual to be pretty thin on details but I have enough background to work it...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-06-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By gliderguy100

O.K. So this is my bad. This plane does NOT...

O.K. So this is my bad. This plane does NOT have flaps. I was just temporarily confused (again). :confused: Problem is the same time I picked up this plane I also acquired a collection of pieces...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-05-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By gliderguy100

Thank you for the input. Olive Drab - yes, you...

Thank you for the input. Olive Drab - yes, you are correct on the servo count of 8. But now I gotta ask, what is an A123 battery? Not familiar with that and finding it difficult to get an...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-04-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By gliderguy100

Question what kind of battery to use??

Hey guys. Looking for some guidance on a flight pack battery selection. I've been flying various models from basic gliders to standard 40 to 60 size power planes for 30 years. Everything I've...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
05-20-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,758
Posted By gliderguy100

Thank you all for the tips. This has been an...

Thank you all for the tips. This has been an interesting journey into the past. I've checked MAN archives and they do not have the August '83 issue available. I checked e-bay and not there either....
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
05-18-2015, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,758
Posted By gliderguy100

Hi. I recently ran across a very nicely built RC...

Hi. I recently ran across a very nicely built RC model of a Spezio Tuholer and now trying to find more information about this plane. Not much out there but found this old post and hoping you might...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
02-08-2015, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,644
Posted By gliderguy100

Thanks for clarifying the airfields choice for...

Thanks for clarifying the airfields choice for the camera position option. I had read that those views were only available at some airfields but had not yet found them. (just got this thing a couple...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-01-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,311
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Charging NiMH receiver battery with a Futaba Nicad charger

I've also now come to be aware that the ultra-high capacity Nimh battereis (I'm talking 1800 mah or more) may not charge completely with a 50 ma wall wort.  But my 1100 is fine.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-29-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Evolution 40 trainer engine

So a little heat and a smack on a blockof wood and out it popped.  Wow!  That wass easy and slick.  Thanks 1Qwksport.  So now I need to round up new bearings.  wcmorrison suggested: "Get a set from...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-28-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Evolution 40 trainer engine

So after a 24 hour soak in glow fuel I tried the popsicle stick trick and lifted the cylinder liner out with ease.  From there the connecting rod, piston, and crank shaft came right out.  Thank you...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Evolution 40 trainer engine

Very good information!!  Thank you guys!  I will start a "fuel soak" tonight and see what that does.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Evolution 40 trainer engine

Thank you Jaka.  I agree.  I don't need convincing.  I've done this on several other engines over the years.  It (generally) is a very easy project.  I just need help with this specific evolution...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Evolution 40 trainer engine

ok. so something is weird here.  When I first read your last message all it said was the correction about the word liner.  After I responded now it comes up with more information.  So.. thank you.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Evolution 40 trainer engine

Ahhhh....  Thanks.  Youknow how to go about removing it?
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Evolution 40 trainer engine

Appreciate the tips on soaking and heat.  I've soaked it in wd40, then penetrating oil.  It loosened everything up but no luck getting the connecting rod released.  Last night I tried the heat trick...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Evolution 40 trainer engine

There's junk in the bearings.  I can feel it "bumping" as it turns. So I really need to get this thing apart so I can clean the bearings, or perhaps replace them.  Just need to get the connecting rod...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
03-25-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,311
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Charging NiMH receiver battery with a Futaba Nicad charger

I just checked a couple of my radios. My Futabas all have 600ma Nicds but, to my surprise, my Hitec Eclipse 7 radio has an 1100 ma Nimh but the wall wort charger that came with it is labeled as a...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderguy100

Evolution 40 trainer engine

Irecently acquired a USED Hangar 9 Alpha Trainer for my son. It's about 8-9 years old. I'm told it was only flown1 or 2 times and Ibelieve that.The plane and radio are almost like new but the old...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-26-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,472
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Sling shot launch

Ah yes, the wonders of March.  Well I will be watching for a follow-up report whenever that happens so please do post.  thanks.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-23-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,472
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Sling shot launch

So how did it go? 
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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-21-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,472
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: Sling shot launch

Funny thing about the english language, and it's use in hobbies liike this specially.  Words can have many different meanings.  I get the impression that this "sling shot launch" is an idea more than...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-19-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: sailplane canopy needed

Yea, I thought about that too.  I've never ventured into such things before and would really need a lot of coaching.    It's a pretty sizable canopy so material thickness will have to be sufficient...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-18-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: sailplane canopy needed

Thanks for the pics link Ken.  That does look like the same plane i have but TONS better condition.  Looks like the pilot/cockpit in the pics are custom home-built.  I may have to consider that...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-15-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Posted By gliderguy100

sailplane canopy needed

I will be very pleasantly surprised if anyone can come up with this item for me. I need a canopy and cockpit for my restoration project. I have no idea how old this thing is but i would have to say...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-14-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,877
Posted By gliderguy100

RE: covering a fully sheeted wing

This is an old airplane with many issues that I bought a couple years ago for $20.  When I first got it a just did some very minor repairs and installed some radio gear to try it out to see what I...
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