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Forum: Gas Engines
05-11-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,472
Posted By ron12901

Do you ever think you may add a gyro? If so you...

Do you ever think you may add a gyro? If so you may need a channel for gyro mode and another for gyro gain.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-28-2016, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,078
Posted By ron12901

I have a Futaba 9C with a FrSky module and never...

I have a Futaba 9C with a FrSky module and never had a glitch. I also have a Taranis - love it. One thing to keep in mind is that the Taranis only works with the newer version FrSky receivers. I had...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-28-2016, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,078
Posted By ron12901

I have a Guyana 9C with a FrSky module and never...

I have a Guyana 9C with a FrSky module and never had a glitch. I also have a Taranis - love it. One thing to keep in mind is that the Taranis only works with the newer version FrSky receivers. I had...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-17-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,635
Posted By ron12901

I've gotten a few cans of Rustoleum where the...

I've gotten a few cans of Rustoleum where the first bit of spray comes out very granular on the surface like the paint dried in the air before it hit the surface. After spraying a bit it clears up...
Forum: Kit Building
07-04-2015, 04:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By ron12901

For the most part you are using the plan to...

For the most part you are using the plan to locate the spacing of the ribs on the spars. What I have done is lay down the main spar and then turn the ribs around, that is put the ribs leading edge...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-23-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By ron12901

Are you sure you didn't accidently have the...

Are you sure you didn't accidently have the charger set for LIPO instead of LIFE? Just a thought.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-12-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 103,595
Posted By ron12901

I have a quick question on how to set up the...

I have a quick question on how to set up the throttle with my Taranis for a gas engine. I would like to know what is the best way to set the low end end point and also how to set an exponential...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-30-2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By ron12901

Fixed. Found a button to log into the full site....

Fixed. Found a button to log into the full site. Thanks
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-30-2015, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By ron12901

Tried clearing history and cookies but no luck....

Tried clearing history and cookies but no luck. Still cant get my forums
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-30-2015, 04:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By ron12901

rc universe site changes

I can no longer enter My Forums on tablet. When will RCU fix this sitd?
Forum: Gas Engines
03-07-2015, 04:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,015
Posted By ron12901

If you know a diabetic the small plastic bottles...

If you know a diabetic the small plastic bottles that hold the blood sugar test strips should work for the box.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-19-2014, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By ron12901

Just use the 2300 setting. It will just take a...

Just use the 2300 setting. It will just take a little longer to reach full charge. In fact I have used the 1100 setting on 1800 mah LIFE batteries with no problem. It just affects the time to reach...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-06-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,839
Posted By ron12901

I use Min-Wax polyacrylic for adhering stits and...

I use Min-Wax polyacrylic for adhering stits and filling the grain. I lay the stits on the framework and then brush polyacrylic on the edges, usually 2 full wet coats. I then brush on polyacylic to...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
10-31-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,641
Posted By ron12901

The Great Planes centering drill works very good....

The Great Planes centering drill works very good. You should drill a hole a few sizes smaller than the drill and than use a tap to cut threads in the mount. Stop tapping a few threads short b of...
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-19-2014, 06:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,839
Posted By ron12901

Its my understanding that Stits fabric has an...

Its my understanding that Stits fabric has an equal number of threads running in both directions so it has no "grain". You can use it running either way and get good even snrink. Sig Koverall and...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-17-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,862
Posted By ron12901

I run LIFE batteries on both receiver and...

I run LIFE batteries on both receiver and ignition. For the older ignitions I use a simple diode in the lineto reduce the voltage. A single diode will drop the voltage by 0.7 volts. I have no...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2014, 05:50 AM
Replies: 947
Views: 73,224
Posted By ron12901

I am really enjoying your build thread. Really...

I am really enjoying your build thread. Really fine craftmanship. I was wondering if you could provide more details about the access to
the elevator and rudder control connections. Where are...
Forum: RCUniverse.com FAQ
07-28-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 579
Posted By ron12901

Unhappy RCU Down every day in morning

Why is RCU down every morning between 8:00 am central time to about 8:15; some mornings you can't get in till 8:30 central time?
Forum: Tips & Techniques
09-06-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,898
Posted By ron12901

I have covered several planes with stits lite...

I have covered several planes with stits lite fabic. I use Minwax polyacrylic to adhere the fabric and then to fill the weave- 4 or 5 coats. Then latex Rustoleum paint sprayed on with an hvlp gun.
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2,188
Views: 340,646
Posted By ron12901

A little different subject. Are the Sig plans...

A little different subject. Are the Sig plans detailed enough that you could scratch build from them?
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-02-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,455
Posted By ron12901

RE: Flap to aileron ratios.

On planes I have scratch built I generally have 1/3 flaps 2/3 aileron. Did this on a couple of modified giant cloud dancers.
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-31-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,205
Posted By ron12901

RE: Wood supplier, who do you use?

In the Chicago area we have a hardwood supplier called Owl Hardwood. I got a 4' x 8' sheet of 1/8" italian bending plywood for about $35. It is the same thing as lite ply. They also stock baltic...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-26-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
Posted By ron12901

RE: CG Calculation Differences

Limeybob, I tried your worksheet and got a cg right in the middle of the adamore and geistware values with a 15% safety factor. Thanks for attachment, I will use it. What I like is that I can save a...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-23-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,078
Posted By ron12901

CG Calculation Differences

I used the CG calculation links at the top of this forum and I got different Ideal CG's from thom the programs by Adamore and Geistware. From Adamore with a 15 % static margin I got an Ideal CG of...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-23-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
Posted By ron12901

CG Calculation Differences

Why is the Ideal CG so different between the Adamone and the Geistware calculators in the link at the the top of this forum? I put i the same wing/tail numbers and the Adamone Ideal CG at 15% statisc...
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