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01-10-2008, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 862
Posted By spicy

RE: YS 50ST sticky regulator

I'm running Wildcat Youngblood Performance 30% Heli fuel. I'll try the run dry approach the next time I fly.
01-09-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 862
Posted By spicy

YS 50ST sticky regulator

I have a YS 50st Heli engine. I've had trouble with the regulator getting stuck if I don't fly for a few weeks. I have found the cause is that the fuel that remains in the regulator evaporated and...
07-05-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,275
Posted By spicy

RE: Need Help on Bipe Struts

Yes, this is a GP Skybolt kit. Obviously, I don't share your opinion of or enthusiasm of the stock strut attachment, but to each their own. This strut attachment has performed very well for me.
07-04-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,275
Posted By spicy

RE: Need Help on Bipe Struts

Here is what I did on my Skybolt. I used clevis pins and grommets available from McMaster Carr. I made the struts from aluminum with the holes sized for the grommets. I bonded the pins in a...
02-21-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,254
Posted By spicy

RE: HeliMax MX400 Problems

My biggest problem has been how to mount the battery and get the canopy on. Do any of you have any pictures showing how you mount a battery to the very small battery tray?
01-31-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,440
Posted By spicy

RE: Just Got a Century Raven 50

SiLPHEED,
I respect your jump in and do it attitude, but be careful. Hopefully you have someone with experience that is helping you out. If not, I would highly reccomend at least trying to fly...
01-31-2006, 07:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,254
Posted By spicy

RE: HeliMax MX400 Problems

The MX 400 is a re-branded version of the ARK X400. In my humble opinion it is a fairly good quality helicopter. Yes, I have had a few minor problems, but overall it has been a good heli. This heli...
01-30-2006, 09:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,254
Posted By spicy

RE: HeliMax MX400 Problems

Titan, do you have a MX400? Your advice really doesn't help those of us that do already own them. It would be helpful if you would share your experience on setups, etc, instead of implying that we...
01-30-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,254
Posted By spicy

RE: HeliMax MX400 Problems

Shadrack, these are for you. Leading simply means that the ball link that controls the pitch of the blade is in front of the blade, Trailing would mean the ball link would be towards the trailing...
01-22-2006, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By spicy

RE: Big pics

Well, It worked that time.
01-22-2006, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By spicy

RE: Big pics

That time it worked, so why didn't it work with the orginal picture?
Let's try the original picture again ...
01-22-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By spicy

RE: Big pics

I save the above large picture to my c drive, then re-uploaded it and here is what I get
01-21-2006, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By spicy

RE: Big pics

I'm having the same problem today.
01-21-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By spicy

Photo Test

Photo Upload Test[>:]:eek:[&o][:@]
01-21-2006, 08:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,254
Posted By spicy

01-21-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,254
Posted By spicy

RE: HeliMax MX400 Problems

Dan,
I had the same problem with the push rod. I made a servo mount for the boom out of thin plywood, some double sided foam tape, and a couple of plastic ties. I also made a new push rod and...
01-11-2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 535
Posted By spicy

S3017 Long Servo Arms?

Are there longer servo arms available for the S3107 servos?
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By spicy

RE: Better Outrunners - Virtual Requests

I'm new to electrics, but things I would look for in a product:
Motor mount hardware incorporated in the design and/or included with motor
Prop adapters as part of the design and or included with...
04-09-2005, 06:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,077
Posted By spicy

AMA Video

As I have recieved a letter from AMA requesting to pay, or return the unsolicited video, I did a little research:
I copied the following from the US postal service web site.

If a company sends...
01-24-2005, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By spicy

How to Trim Canopies

What are some methods for trimming canopies? I find it very hard to trim to shape with an x-acto knife. I have used a dremel saw to get it close, then sanded the rest of the way. I'm looking for...
Forum: Kit Building
01-19-2005, 09:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,712
Posted By spicy

RE: Basic Skybolt (GP) modifications and build suggestions

actually, its a 4" piece of music wire that goes through both pins. No cotter pins nor very small loose parts.
Forum: Kit Building
01-19-2005, 06:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,712
Posted By spicy

RE: Basic Skybolt (GP) modifications and build suggestions

MinnFlyer,
On the contrary, I think it will speed things up. It only takes about 10 seconds to put on one of the struts. Bolt on the lower wing, slide the upper wing on the cabane structure, the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-18-2005, 08:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,712
Posted By spicy

RE: Basic Skybolt (GP) modifications and build suggestions

Depeche,
I didn't like the wing struts with their plug in music wire arragment, they seamed to be a pain just in the building stage, I didn't think I'd want to have to fight to get them installed...
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By spicy

RE: Servo "shelf life" ????

I had the same problem with some "old" servos. Back in the early 90's I bought a new futaba radio, left the hobby for a many years, and left the radio in the box. Last year, I built a new plane,...
11-13-2004, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,243
Posted By spicy

RE: Balsarite

On my last two planes, I used balsarite on the first, didn't on the 2nd, with monokote on both. I had better results without the balsarite. In my opinion, the monokote was easier to apply with out...
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