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Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
12-22-2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Zagi no fly?

Well I guess the first ? would be..... was the radio ever programed to fly the Zagi?
I don,t know much about JR.s though.
Maybe crystals are not compatable with various recievers.?

...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
09-28-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,726
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: What do they paint ARF foam planes with?

Dont know what they use, but I use H2-O paint from ACE on my EZ Glider. Works fine.

Aloha, Les
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-06-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,388
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: what flying do you prefer

Due to what's available: slope with thermals combined. ( Slermals? ) Several plowed fields just upwind from the toe of a 600 ft. wall provide steady slope lift with lots of thermals.
Its great. ...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-28-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,344
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: New Fleet (needing repairs)

Hey Zach, sorry about your uncle.

Not sure what you mean by offset. However most engines are offset in an angular deflection to compensate for torque, as well as additional lift while power is...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-08-2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 976
Posted By Leslie Ward

Ez glider pro

Anyone have info on EZ glider Pro. I just put my EZ in at about 60 Kts! Not much to salvage. But it had went thru dozens of repairs and was ready for the bone yard. I love this bird!

Aloha,...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-21-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Folding prop info?

Yep I couldn't agree more. Seems like by the time You get one of these birds up to snuff you can just about double the original investment & maybe more.

Aloha, Les
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-21-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By Leslie Ward

Folding prop info?

I am looking for info on various ways of securing folding props to there respective shafts. I lost two assemblies yesterday
( stock easy glider ) . The yoke appears to be made out of...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-05-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,547
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Thinking of upgrading

How about a GA-8 Airvan? My freind has one doing a tour business here in Hawaii. They ferried it from Auatralia. I heard they are working on a turbine version. It is kind of a scaled down Caravan....
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-18-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,552
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: paint for Elapor?

I have only used H2O paint from ACE/TrueValue hardware. Works OK
Aloha, Les
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
11-14-2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Upgrade for EZ Glider??????

I would just like to take a minute to say Thanks to the people at Hitec/Multiplex for there help on "the upgrade issue".
I for one feel there customer service is outstanding. GOOD JOB.

Aloha...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-01-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,850
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Problem with triton charger.

You guys are making me nervous, as I just made a run to the Post Office and left my Triton 2 . Its enroute to Hobby services .
We will see. It just flat out quit. Powers up in memory mode and stays...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-31-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,052
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Help! - Fiberglass/Epoxy for Electric Gliders/Sailplanes

I would start out with a small sample area after I checked out this site http://www.westsystem.com/
I keep a gallon of west systems epoxy in the shop for a jillion uses. This site will give a...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-30-2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,499
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: What battery are you using on Multiplex Easy Glider

I fly my EZGE with an 8C-1500 mha from Cheap Packs and I rarely have to put in more than 6-700 mah after flying 15-20 minutes. (I bought 3 packs) I can take it up to 5-600 ft 3--4 times easily...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
10-23-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Upgrade for EZ Glider??????

Hey Hitec,
Just checkin to see if ya'll are workin on a schedule for getting your EZGE upgrade available to all us guys that might be waiting.
OR should I go ahead and buy the other guys?

...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
10-22-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 652
Posted By Leslie Ward

Flaperon versus EPA "Eclip 7"

Does the EPA ( Aileron diff ) regulate how much flap travel one can attain. Looks like I get the same down travel on flaps as the down travel on down aileron. Eclipse 7

Aloha, Les
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-21-2007, 12:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,980
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Maiden flight of my new Easy Glider RR ( Non Electric)

For thoses windy days you can insert a 1/4'' steel rod in the wing rod/spar. Your local Ace should carry it. This is a big help as it will really steady up your plane,as well as allow good...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-20-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,199
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Shoe Goo and Multiplex Elapor

I use hot glue and get excellent results. It only glues what I want. ( dosen't wick into areas I may have to cut loose later )
In fact, I believe the factory uses hot glue on the rudder & elev....
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-20-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,980
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Maiden flight of my new Easy Glider RR ( Non Electric)

Also I have used hot glue with excellent results. I use just a few drops in key places then use regular CA and let it wick into the seams/cracks without a kicker. So far so good.
Aloha, Les
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-20-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,980
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Maiden flight of my new Easy Glider RR ( Non Electric)

I have 3 EZ's , 1 glider & 2 Elect. I think you will be happy using your ailerons as your primary turning control by programming your radio with a aileron/ rudder mix. Depending on your radio of...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
10-19-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By Leslie Ward

Upgrade for EZ Glider??????

When is this going to be available? It is shown on numerous sites, but not in stock, order pending, waiting on parts ( Via Hitec )etc.

Aloha, Les
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-10-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,393
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Eazy Glider setup?

Sail.
Just got back from maiden flt, and everything went fairly well. 8/10 good climbs looking for lift on 2 packs and still had some power left to land.
Stock all the way.
Aloha, Les
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-10-2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,393
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Eazy Glider setup?

I set mine up stock with a 9.6V 8c 1500mah pack. It gives about 4/5 good climbs. I did notice in the manual about the BEC allowing 1 amp for servo power,so I called Hitec and they assured me it would...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-07-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,143
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Getting started in gliding!

Another beginners viewpoint.
For me, if you had asked me what type of plane I wanted to learn with, it would be like asking an 8 year old what he/she wants to be when grown up. You have allready...
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-23-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,764
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Prop pitch speeds

OK!
Let us say:

I want my ezglider to fly at 25 mph while under power, so that I can make it to the field/landing zone, in 20 mph head winds ( not negotiatable ).
What pitch speed should I...
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-23-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,776
Posted By Leslie Ward

RE: Prop effective speed

Just read thru this whole thread, quite interesting , and reminded me of when I repowered my fishing boat. Twin screw diesel. Needed to absorb the extra horse power.
Same problem, props close to...
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