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01-21-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,959
Posted By vertical grimmace

Is it SOP to have the props counter rotate toward...

Is it SOP to have the props counter rotate toward the fuselage? If so, have you researched the benefits of one over the other.
09-15-2023, 06:16 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,959
Posted By vertical grimmace

That is a cool objective with the small business...

That is a cool objective with the small business and offering out of the ordinary designs. Jerry Bates has some similar guidelines for what he offers.

I was wondering if it might be viable to...
09-14-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,959
Posted By vertical grimmace

Chris, When you were mentioning the...

Chris,

When you were mentioning the servos, you gave the impression someone else may be building this. Are you planning to make these plans available to the public?

I did notice you have...
09-12-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,959
Posted By vertical grimmace

Be sure to build a left and a right! Ain't the...

Be sure to build a left and a right! Ain't the mirror function in autocad a godsend? !!!!!!! Looks great.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-04-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 54,672
Views: 5,275,155
Posted By vertical grimmace

So what is you guys favorite oil mix for Saitos?...

So what is you guys favorite oil mix for Saitos? How much castor do you want? 20% total oil with 5% castor maybe? Klotz techniplate synthetic good? I plan to mix my own fuel for my 180. Will probably...
09-03-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,959
Posted By vertical grimmace

Looks great Chris! I am building a 1/3rd...

Looks great Chris!

I am building a 1/3rd Fokker D6 right now as well, from my own plans. Isn't Autocad wonderful? At this point I have my wings almost done.

My motivation here is to have entry...
07-03-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 52,374
Posted By vertical grimmace

It is like I always say, it is best to keep the...

It is like I always say, it is best to keep the tank as close to the carb as possible. Pumped or not.
07-03-2022, 08:08 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 52,374
Posted By vertical grimmace

Great job! Congrats. I can't wait to see it in...

Great job! Congrats. I can't wait to see it in person.
Forum: Gas Engines
05-18-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By vertical grimmace

That is good to know. I know when I first ran...

That is good to know. I know when I first ran it, it had a lot of power. But then after I installed it in my warbird it was like it was at half throttle.
Forum: Gas Engines
05-18-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By vertical grimmace

Ignition=power?

Has anyone had a gas engine (twin specifically) that had more power with one ignition module, then less with another?

I have an RCGF 60 twin that was kind of a dog with the stock rcgf ignition,...
05-16-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 40,408
Posted By vertical grimmace

I just used a stepped ream. It already had a...

I just used a stepped ream. It already had a hole in it. The real work is cutting the prop blade slots and drilling and tapping the mounting screws. Yes, it has a DLE 55RA. Perfect engine for...
05-16-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 52,374
Posted By vertical grimmace

Chris, Looks like the temps are going to be...

Chris,
Looks like the temps are going to be down this weekend, so I will have to bring out a batch of green chili stew!

Oh, I went out yesterday and finally got some great flights on my Top flite...
05-15-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 40,408
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thanks for watching. Unfortunately we have...

Thanks for watching.

Unfortunately we have had terrible wind this year, so I have only been able to get 2 flights so far.

1 observation: The flaps and aileron alignment is something that...
05-15-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 52,374
Posted By vertical grimmace

Those are the gas versions? Cool stuff. Do...

Those are the gas versions? Cool stuff. Do you use throttle curve to synch your engines? That was a revelation to me in my twin journey.

Hope to see you friday. We will have a bunch of...
05-02-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,183
Posted By vertical grimmace

I got a FA spinner years back and it was so out...

I got a FA spinner years back and it was so out of balance it was not usable $100 paper weight. Wont do that again.
05-02-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,225
Posted By vertical grimmace

AMA Nationals 7/15/22

AMA Nationals 7/15/22
Forum: Glow Engines
04-26-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 54,672
Views: 5,275,155
Posted By vertical grimmace

When was the 220 discontinued? I really was not...

When was the 220 discontinued? I really was not paying attention. Anyone know why?
04-23-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 52,374
Posted By vertical grimmace

Chris, Do you have a place in mind to fly...

Chris,

Do you have a place in mind to fly off water? I have to assume your initial flights will be made off the runway. The reason why I ask, is I have a couple of float planes myself. A...
04-23-2022, 05:44 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 52,374
Posted By vertical grimmace

Yeah Chris, that is too bad the tanks would not...

Yeah Chris, that is too bad the tanks would not fit in the nacelles. Keeping your tank as close to the engine is always the best policy. Even with the pumped gassers I have learned. If for any...
04-22-2022, 06:26 AM
Replies: 818
Views: 160,569
Posted By vertical grimmace

My newly finished Ziroli Stuka. I need to learn...

My newly finished Ziroli Stuka. I need to learn how to land it, as at 25.5 lbs, it wants to be quite slow. Great flying plane though....
04-22-2022, 06:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thank you.

Thank you.
04-21-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 52,374
Posted By vertical grimmace

Looking forward to hearing those engines singing...

Looking forward to hearing those engines singing together!

Sorry, have not followed the thread, but are the fuel tanks low, causing poor suction? One thing flying control line (in particular...
Forum: Control Lines
04-20-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 95,724
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thanks, but I need to make the team first! ...

Thanks, but I need to make the team first! Heck, I need to finish building my plane! I have a bit of time though.
04-20-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By vertical grimmace

Luftwaffe birds?

What happened to the "Let's see your Luftwaffe birds" thread? Any posts have disappeared from my history. Was the entire thread deleted?
Forum: Control Lines
04-20-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 95,724
Posted By vertical grimmace

Here is an original story................ This...

Here is an original story................ This was not my very 1st, but I define this as the beginning, as it is when I completed the model and flew it many many times. It was a success.

1984,...
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