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Forum: Kit Building
06-10-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,540
Posted By Kota_air

RE: Who's building the Sig 1/5 scale Cub?

Hey. What's all that white stuff on the ground. The pup sure doesn't look happy.
Forum: LMH Helicopter
06-10-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,088
Posted By Kota_air

RE: Keep burning out glow plugs

[&:] I am not sure if this did the trick or if I just got lucky. I tightened the glow head with a rag wrapped around the head & used channel lock plyers to give it just a bit more torque. I have...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
06-08-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 539
Posted By Kota_air

Walkera 36 Heli motor problems

The motor on my Walkera 36 heli burned out. I replaced it and could not develope enough lift to get off the ground. I thought the motor had damaged the receiver/speed controller so I replaced it as...
Forum: Kit Building
05-30-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,745
Posted By Kota_air

RE: First-time kit to build?

I made the mistake of buying a Sig Somethin Extra as my second plane. I was not ready for it. It took me a while to get a feel for it.
I would suggest the Sig Four Star. The the instruction are...
Forum: Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc..
05-12-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By Kota_air

Walkera 36 motor

I smoked the motor that came with my walkera 36. I picked up a standard speed 400 motor at a local hobby shop and it didn't have enough power to even lift off the ground. I tried another 400 that...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-13-2005, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By Kota_air

RE: Planes designed for gas engines

I was looking at the Four Star 120 I have a forty size I built from a kit. Great plane. Easy to build, self aligning and pretty inexpensive for a 120 size plane. I think that will be the next...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-10-2005, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By Kota_air

Planes designed for gas engines

My buddy and I getting into flying with 2 stroke gas engines. We have been looking for a plane to build that would fly well with 23cc gasser. One question we have is are some planes designed...
Forum: Kit Building
07-09-2005, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,008
Posted By Kota_air

Hughes H-1 Racer

Does anyone know if there is a kit for the Hughes H-1 Racer. Awesome looking plane. Sure would like to add it to my collection.
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
02-05-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,457
Posted By Kota_air

RE: What is the most expensive plane that you have crashed?

I have a WM P-51 also. I bought it from another club member for 200 bucks. The plane, radio, motor, everything.
I had it about 2 weeks and was flying the grey Mustang on a grey overcast morning. ...
Forum: LMH Helicopter
11-30-2004, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,088
Posted By Kota_air

Keep burning out glow plugs

I am having a blasts with my LMH 110. It's the Timex of helicopters.
I am having a problem with the glow-plugs in the Norvel .061 engine burning out. I am on my 5th plug now in only a few...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
10-30-2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,703
Posted By Kota_air

RE: Got bitten... ...Many times...

Bite Me Taildragger! I guess you are perfect!
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
10-30-2004, 10:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,958
Posted By Kota_air

RE: Have you been bitten by a prop? Yes or no answer...

I had started my 60 size stinger with a Sato 91 four stroke and when I picked up the transmitter the neckstrap snagged on something and dragged across the throttle stick. The plane shot forward at...
Forum: Kit Building
06-13-2004, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By Kota_air

RE: Wing Tube question

Be careful here. The wing joiner tube as SIG calls it comes in two different sizes. One for the ARF, which I have and is 16mm tube and a different size for the KIT. I went to a company that sells...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
06-13-2004, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 732
Posted By Kota_air

OS 52 FS Repair

The bad news is I crashed my P51 Mustang. The good news is I have put her back together and she looks great again. The impact of the crash broke the mounting lug off the side of the case. I...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-10-2004, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By Kota_air

RE: No Sweat

The guy who built my "No Sweat" was at the field today and guess what he found in his workshop? The plans. I can't wait to start building one for my buddy. It's flys great and has nice lines.
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-30-2004, 09:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,740
Posted By Kota_air

RE: What's the best way to clean Monokote???

I ran out of Windex the other day and while looking in the garage for more I came across a bottle of Armor All car wash concintrate.
I mixed couple of ounces in a spray bottle. Does a fine job...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-30-2004, 09:34 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 68,168
Posted By Kota_air

RE: What do you do for a living?

I am a Sheriffs Deputy at the county jail. You wouldn't believe the things people do to come see me.
Hey, It's a job and it can't be out-sourced to India. Pays for the toys
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-25-2004, 09:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,546
Posted By Kota_air

RE: Ultra Stick Crashed into Power Lines

Looks like your due a trip to Graves Hobby Shop. Several people from my field have commented on how big the shop is and what a huge inventory they have.

Rich,
St. Petersburg Fl.
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-25-2004, 09:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,362
Posted By Kota_air

RE: Should I try to Rebuild this?

I crashed my S.E. and did simular damage. The wing tube was the biggest problem. If this was an ARF like mine, the wing tube is not a standard size you can easly find. I think it is a 16mm...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-25-2004, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By Kota_air

RE: No Sweat

Well... That would be a good way start scratch building. Maybe I'll try that
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-24-2004, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By Kota_air

RE: No Sweat

I'm still flying it. It's one of my favorites planes. But thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-23-2004, 08:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,295
Posted By Kota_air

RE: I hate covering!!

I use a two pound scuba diving soft weight to hold the wing or fuse down while covering. I also use the larger five pound weights to cradle the fuse at the best angle. "Dive weights...there not...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-23-2004, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By Kota_air

No Sweat

I bought a plane from the wife of one of my flying buddies that passed away this past Thanksgiving. It's call "No Sweat". It looks like a pylon/pattern plane. Low wing. Really a great flying...
Forum: Kit Building
01-18-2004, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Kota_air

RE: Question of weight, balance and power

Lou You make a lot sense. I think it's best that I just breakdown and pry the old wallet open and get the right motor for the job. It would be a shame to build around a motor that would bring grief...
Forum: Kit Building
01-17-2004, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Kota_air

Question of weight, balance and power

I am in the process of building Balsa USA P51 Mustange kit. It has a 43" wing span and the recomended engine is a .19 or .20 I would like to use a Tiger Thunder 42 that I already have rather than...
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