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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-11-2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

So, I got my refund from Hobby People and had a...

So, I got my refund from Hobby People and had a birthday (thanks Mom), so had some extra funds and snagged a Calypso. Got it together last night and my first impression is that it's a much...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-29-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Nice plane. Too bad they don't seem to make it...

Nice plane. Too bad they don't seem to make it in an RTF configuration. The Calypso is looking pretty good right now. Just waiting for a check to pull the trigger.

Lyle
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-21-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Another update... I =finally= got the Phoenix...

Another update... I =finally= got the Phoenix sent back to Hobby People and had a check in my hands in under a week. I really can't complain about them as a business and I really wish the plane had...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-29-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

BTW, I heard a couple days ago that the 500 mph...

BTW, I heard a couple days ago that the 500 mph barrier was broken, and not by Lisenby. Any truth to that?

Lyle
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-29-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

I have been so slammed that I haven't even got to...

I have been so slammed that I haven't even got to send the Phoenix back. On my agenda for tonight! 11 hour work days and the past couple weekends getting ready for a camping trip really put a crimp...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-09-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Tim, HP called =me= directly to resolve the...

Tim, HP called =me= directly to resolve the issue, which impresses the hell out of me, and it does make me somewhat sad that I'm sending the plane back to them, but the QC just leaves something to be...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-09-2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

I just don't think they have any in stock, as...

I just don't think they have any in stock, as it's "out of stock" on their web site. Don't worry about anything. The general info you've given me is still good for any foam flier I get. :-) I'll...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-08-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

So, I emailed Hobby People about the issues with...

So, I emailed Hobby People about the issues with my plane and they've sent me a return label to send the whole thing back to them and they're going to credit me back for the entire thing. Boils down...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-06-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Have had a very busy weekend, with company and...

Have had a very busy weekend, with company and honey-do's, so haven't had a chance to shoot the pics. Had to pull the wings due to company staying in my hobby room, er, spare bedroom, so pics of the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-05-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Weird. Not sure why the wing pics got attached...

Weird. Not sure why the wing pics got attached to my last message. Sorry for the dupes.

Lyle
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-05-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Oh, the manual's on-line...if you want to pay...

Oh, the manual's on-line...if you want to pay $9.99 for it, but I don't know if what you'd get is what I already have. OK, so radio on first, then plug in the battery. There is NO on/off switch. ...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-05-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Got the plane together yesterday and found a...

Got the plane together yesterday and found a couple more small issues. First, the fuse isn't straight. I haven't yet run a string down it, but I'd estimate nearly 1/4" lateral bow to it. Also,...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-03-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Now, here's the radio. As far as I can tell,...

Now, here's the radio. As far as I can tell, there is room for 8 AA batteries, though only 4 have contacts to power the transmitter. Will this thing eat through batteries so fast that spares need...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-03-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Here's a few pics of the marring on the wings. ...

Here's a few pics of the marring on the wings. No way they're structural, but disappointing for right out of the box.
...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-03-2014, 06:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

I'll get some pics later today, when I can lay it...

I'll get some pics later today, when I can lay it all out. Once I get the pics, I'll let you advise me if I really have something to worry about. Really looks more like surface damage from...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-03-2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Tom, I won't go so far as to call it a "mess";...

Tom, I won't go so far as to call it a "mess"; just not consistent and with those little issues with the wings. The more irritating thing is definitely the manual not matching the contents. Not...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-02-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

So, the plane came today and I opened it up and...

So, the plane came today and I opened it up and looked through everything, including reading the manual. First impression... Somewhat disappointed, but not surprised, given the cost. A long crease...
Forum: Electric Training
07-01-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,413
Posted By laknox

Not checking the CG on my only other attempt,...

Not checking the CG on my only other attempt, destroyed the plane I built > 20 years ago, a balsa/Kote 2m plane. Got all hot-to-trot to go fly ran through the checklist, but forgot that one thing. ...
Forum: Electric Training
07-01-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,413
Posted By laknox

Ed, one thing from your checklist, that I found...

Ed, one thing from your checklist, that I found out the hard way, is to check the CG! You really should add that to your checklist. Swapping batteries or receivers without re-balancing can cause...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-01-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Wow! Thanks for all the info. Much more than I...

Wow! Thanks for all the info. Much more than I ever expected. Probably a sticky somewhere that I missed. :-)

Lyle
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-01-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

I'll keep that in mind. I =almost= pulled the...

I'll keep that in mind. I =almost= pulled the trigger on the Calypso, but that near-$100 difference, as a newb, sorta made my mind up for me. I know I'll probably never have the time and funds to...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-28-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Thanks for the info. Lyle

Thanks for the info.

Lyle
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-27-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

A question... I'm seeing a lot of references to...

A question... I'm seeing a lot of references to using CA (cyanoacrylate) glue for repairs. In my experience, using super glue on any foam just dissolves it. It this some special formula that...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-27-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Well, I broke down and ordered the Phase 3...

Well, I broke down and ordered the Phase 3 Phoenix II, today. We'll see how it goes. :-) Got a couple school yards nearby so I can practice in private without making a total fool of myself. :-) ...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-26-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By laknox

Thanks for the tips. On a whim, I stopped in to...

Thanks for the tips. On a whim, I stopped in to a local hobby shop and they had both the Radian RTF and the Calypso Tx-R in stock, for very competitive prices; which surprised me. They basically...
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