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Forum: RC Humor
11-23-2014, 07:03 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 74,431
Posted By Alcuy

This thread woke up again three days ago...

This thread woke up again three days ago...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-21-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Your post was back in October so you may have...

Your post was back in October so you may have already resolved your issue...

I had an issue with the carbon fiber spring on my Beast. Evidently when hauling it in my trailer there was enough...
Forum: Beginners
10-23-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 12,191
Posted By Alcuy

Trying to satisfy a group of people on whether or...

Trying to satisfy a group of people on whether or not an individual is an expert or not is another situation where there could be a very wide spread in opinions. The only gauge someone can use is...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-22-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Actually, the VVRC 40 with the 1/4 x 32 spark...

Actually, the VVRC 40 with the 1/4 x 32 spark plugs does fit without cutting. If you buy the one with the CM 6 plugs, it is enough wider that it does not fit. Check out Post # 1230 on page 50. The...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-07-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Cub flight video at the Flying Mustangs field in Billings

I took a video of the flight with my Super Cub at the Flying Mustangs Field in Billings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbDsIjyENes&feature=player_detailpage

I clipped some or it would have...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-09-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Two Good Videos. The VVRC twin really does the...

Two Good Videos. The VVRC twin really does the job. And I agree with the pucker factor - WOW! Both look good in the air!
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-21-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Thanks. Ideas about how to do things are...

Thanks.

Ideas about how to do things are always welcome, at least to me. I think sharing with others is what this hobby is all about. If you have pictures, I am interested to see them. Enjoy...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-21-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

BarracudaHockey, It really looks good in the...

BarracudaHockey,
It really looks good in the air... and on the ground. Nice pictures! I never gave a thought about mounting the mufflers on the engine after installing the cowl but it looks great...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-20-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Anyone interested in some ideas about the ducting...

Anyone interested in some ideas about the ducting for the cylinders on the VVRC 40 twin can take a look at post #1124. I have several flights on my Super Cub now and have not had a problem with...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-27-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Larry, very nice video. I am in the process of...

Larry, very nice video. I am in the process of mounting a camera on mine. I chose to mount mine on top at the CG. I ordered a window set and mounted it on the removable skylight. I will make...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-25-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Looks pretty good to me. I would like to see a...

Looks pretty good to me. I would like to see a clip when you get a chance to make one.
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-19-2014, 03:53 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Nice pictures. Yours looks really good with the...

Nice pictures. Yours looks really good with the striping on the leading edge and under the wings.. At first glance it looks like a full sized Cub! I ordered a set of those tundras...
I would...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-17-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

I agree!

I agree!
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-16-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

flycatch, I bet your heart did a flip! I am...

flycatch,
I bet your heart did a flip! I am really happy you and your plane made it through with no other issues than a bit of a scare; and some more flight time. I looked back and did not find if...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-15-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Thanks Jeepindog... I was in the same boat with...

Thanks Jeepindog... I was in the same boat with Bob on the manual and did not think to review the on-line version. Appreciate the link. And I sure did not intend to twist your tail either. But if...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-14-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Horizontal stabilizer set a few degrees one way...

Horizontal stabilizer set a few degrees one way or the other changes the angle of attack for the wing. A lot of things to consider for sure... I took into account the fact that the tail should be...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-13-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Sounds good, (",,,is hanging from the T the...

Sounds good, (",,,is hanging from the T the airplane should hang level, and...") but what part of the plane is level? I mean no offense!

I think as you say the balance point is "between the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-09-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

I am not sure anyone answered specifically the...

I am not sure anyone answered specifically the reference point for the level for iflyfloats. I had the same sort of question myself. I ended up using the horizontal stabilizer because in my...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-05-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

No problem. I used a Sullivan cable and mounted...

No problem. I used a Sullivan cable and mounted the servo in the forward port servo mount provided. I then drilled a hole below the tabs where the tank and accessory tray penetrates the firewall in...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-05-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

I have used Futaba, Hitec, JR, and Spektrum...

I have used Futaba, Hitec, JR, and Spektrum servos. The 5625 is the first set I have run into that did not center. It amounts to a very small amount of travel but is amplified by the relatively...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-05-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

I put the ignition box on the right side of the...

I put the ignition box on the right side of the tank and cut a hole through the ramped area about 2 inches ahead of the cockpit dash. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-04-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

BarracudaHocky and Capt Cash, Mine have the...

BarracudaHocky and Capt Cash, Mine have the small plugs and while I think maybe the CM 6 would fit on one side, the other has slightly less clearance and would require making a cowl mod to fit over...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-24-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

I did forget to mention that I fly at 1800 to...

I did forget to mention that I fly at 1800 to 2000 feet above MSL. So the air is more dense than where YOU fly! LOL
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-24-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

I need to get better for sure. I have not gotten...

I need to get better for sure. I have not gotten a good feel (and perspective) for setting up to land yet; and when it does settle in, it is slower... but usually way past where I intend to set it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-24-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,089
Posted By Alcuy

Flying the Super Cub

Here is some of the video footage of the Super Cub. We were playing around and decided to fly the Carbon Z Cub and the Super Cub together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnFqS5zawNE
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