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Forum: Kit Building
10-04-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,050
Posted By CanDo

No problem. I would suggest looking one of the...

No problem. I would suggest looking one of the smaller Broncos when the time is right. My 80" one got real pricey. Besides the custom retracts, etc, it also had 14 servos! Keith Sparks at Park Flyer...
Forum: Kit Building
10-04-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,050
Posted By CanDo

I forgot to mention that because of this...

I forgot to mention that because of this aircraft's design, it is easy to make it very tail heavy, it will then require a lot of nose weight to balance. The CG is right on the spar. Spend a lot of...
Forum: Kit Building
10-03-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,050
Posted By CanDo

I had both the smaller (52")and larger (80")...

I had both the smaller (52")and larger (80") OV-10s, both had glow engines. I added 4" to the wingspan on the smaller one, it was powered with 2 OS .25FX motors, plus it had Spring Air retracts. As I...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
04-17-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,799
Posted By CanDo

My personal experience is with two OS 91 4 stroke...

My personal experience is with two OS 91 4 stroke motors on my OV-10, but a friend put two Zenoah G26 motors on his bigger B-25 model. He told me that vibration was taking its toll on his plane's...
Forum: Kit Building
12-05-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,541
Posted By CanDo

For students, to keep the costs down, you may...

For students, to keep the costs down, you may want to check out rubber powered kits and possibly have a RC trainer for all to learn on. Sig still sells free flights and RC kits. Also check out their...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-01-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 876
Views: 59,692
Posted By CanDo

"Why" is a good question, but I do know that the...

"Why" is a good question, but I do know that the FAA's records are public records, just like the FCC's records. If you happen to be a amateur radio operator, your name, address, etc. is public...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-27-2015, 07:18 AM
Replies: 876
Views: 59,692
Posted By CanDo

RCKen, you are right, the AMA has made another...

RCKen, you are right, the AMA has made another bad call. When the AMA embraced multi-rotors with autonomous navigation and FPV capability, they added UAS capability to model aircraft. When the FAA...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-20-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,799
Posted By CanDo

Yep. Our flying field property was transferred to...

Yep. Our flying field property was transferred to a university. Their tree huggers were going to turn the area into a nature preserve. 3 years later, the field's grass is dead, the frogs, deer,...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-20-2015, 06:20 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,799
Posted By CanDo

[QUOTE=Twin_Flyer;12101774]Sorry to hear about...

[QUOTE=Twin_Flyer;12101774]Sorry to hear about the field CanDo, why is it closing?

The property changed owners and the new owners decided the R/C club wasn't in their new plans for the property....
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-18-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,799
Posted By CanDo

Good advice. Shipping costs can be pretty...

Good advice. Shipping costs can be pretty significant for larger planes too. Sometimes it makes sense to take all the useful components (batteries, servos, motors) out and take the rest to a swap...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-17-2015, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,799
Posted By CanDo

Prop_Washer2, I put OS .91 4-strokes in my 80"...

Prop_Washer2, I put OS .91 4-strokes in my 80" OV-10. My plane weighs 19lb and I have ~16lb of static thrust. Near sea level, this plane has a lot of vertical performance! I figure I have enough...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
04-22-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,799
Posted By CanDo

You're welcome my friend. I beefed up my landing...

You're welcome my friend. I beefed up my landing gear mounts too, it couldn't hurt! Many happy landings! :)
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
04-21-2015, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,799
Posted By CanDo

Kim, my 80" Bronco had a slight nose down...

Kim, my 80" Bronco had a slight nose down attitude with roughly 30 degrees flaps. That worked for me, so I didn't add any elevator mixing.
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
04-21-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 357,799
Posted By CanDo

[QUOTE=Destroyer of Airplanes;11938566]I have...

[QUOTE=Destroyer of Airplanes;11938566]I have replaced my spring air/home made landing gear with Sierra Gear. The difference is huge. I seriously doubt you can tear this gear up, it is incredibly...
Forum: Kit Building
06-30-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,449
Posted By CanDo

Flight report: the maiden was a success! :cool:...

Flight report: the maiden was a success! :cool: No ground handling problems, plenty of power (12x6 prop, 600W, 6 3/4 lb RTF), it has a gentle stall, is smooth flying, but the landing was a little...
Forum: Kit Building
06-28-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,449
Posted By CanDo

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen. I'm hoping...

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen. I'm hoping to stir up a little motivation for other slow builders like myself! If all goes well, the maiden flight will be in the next couple of days.
Forum: Kit Building
06-27-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,449
Posted By CanDo

Here is my Page Aviation Super Cub. It's not a...

Here is my Page Aviation Super Cub. It's not a scale model, but I did include flaps, a working door, landing and nav lights, plus a "window" in the wing. The plane came out 5 3/4 lb (without flight...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-25-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,633
Posted By CanDo

BTW, I've never needed on board glow or twin sync...

BTW, I've never needed on board glow or twin sync with OS engines. It's not just the carb; the machining, the design, the metallurgy and quality control also come into play with some cheaper engines....
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-22-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,633
Posted By CanDo

Good advice. Stick with name brands you trust,...

Good advice. Stick with name brands you trust, learn to tune them slightly rich on the ground and don't worry about syncing twin engines. A happy engine = a happy airplane. FYI, I've had good results...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
05-08-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,442
Posted By CanDo

If you don't mind working with foam, here is a...

If you don't mind working with foam, here is a short kit for a 91" span C130 (~7lb) at Parkflyer Plastics:...
Forum: Kit Building
04-15-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By CanDo

20% of the goal, if you want a Page kit, now is...

20% of the goal, if you want a Page kit, now is the time. Here are the "bones" of my PA 80" cub:
Forum: Kit Building
04-08-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By CanDo

I never met Adrian, but I can say he is a...

I never met Adrian, but I can say he is a stand-up guy who knows how to design unusual aircraft that fly very well. Here are the "bones" of my 1/5 scale GB R2 just before I covered it.
Forum: Kit Building
03-25-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,449
Posted By CanDo

Progress report; I just finished framing up my...

Progress report; I just finished framing up my Page Aviation 80" Super Cub. Now all I have to do is figure out what covering, color, and trim to put on it. As is, the weight is just under 4 lb.
Forum: Kit Building
03-25-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By CanDo

You will find Adrian here: ...

You will find Adrian here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2127095
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2014, 07:17 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 86,190
Posted By CanDo

Nice work, I really like your pilot and copilot!...

Nice work, I really like your pilot and copilot! What motor, prop and battery are you using? What is the ready to fly weight?
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