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Forum: Beginners
10-15-2003, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 609
Posted By FlyingZee

RE: need help tuning my alpha trainer rtf

I have a feeling that you are about to make a very big mistake. It seems you are going to try to go-it-alone. While people have learned to fly this way, it is not a good idea. Please seek the help...
Forum: Beginners
01-21-2003, 03:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,490
Posted By FlyingZee

windy

I know a guy that clocked his LT-40 as it was landing...actually using an onboard GPS. He was going about 30 MPH at touchdown. I think this was a bit faster than the actual speed, but adequate for...
Forum: Beginners
01-14-2003, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By FlyingZee

Parachute from TH 40 trainer

Try this one...

Mount a cup to the top of the wings using some popsicle sticks glues to the bottom...use your imagination. Put your guy in there (you may have to put him on top of the chute to...
Forum: Beginners
01-12-2003, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By FlyingZee

about...

I have the same setup on my trainer and had the same question. After a few dead sticks under my belt, I took it up and set her to wide open and started the clock. I think I got just under 15...
Forum: Beginners
01-12-2003, 06:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,808
Posted By FlyingZee

Doh! First Flight, Plane + Tree

as you have been doing some reading, I am sure that you have read of the importance of getting an instructor....well GET ONE!!! You planes and wallet will thank you in a short time. I am sure there...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-03-2003, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,819
Posted By FlyingZee

So then the question?

What would y'all do if y'all saw this guy disregarding safety? You know that he would be sueing the AMA when they denied to pay for the person he injured or the cars that he damaged. Regardless of...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-31-2002, 03:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,819
Posted By FlyingZee

What is to be done

I was visiting some relatives over Christmas when we had occasion to visit the local park. There is one large field with kids playing and a group of people playing soccer. Additionally, this park...
Forum: Kit Building
12-15-2002, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By FlyingZee

Contender...the original

A good friend (and my instructor) gave me a unbuilt Contender from the first run of this kit. The thing had been sitting in his attic for many years, but all of the wood is in GREAT shape. He...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-10-2002, 03:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,003
Posted By FlyingZee

Waxing Monocoat

Is there anyone out there that puts car wax or somethinglike that on their coverings. I hear that waxing the full size guys really makes a difference in the air...I wonder if this would work for the...
Forum: Beginners
12-10-2002, 01:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By FlyingZee

yes...I know a few 9's

I know a guy who is missing the tip of this thumb from adjusting the needle valve before most of them were "remote". we had a guy lose the tip of an index finger (buy it was sewn back on) with a...
Forum: Beginners
12-10-2002, 01:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,376
Posted By FlyingZee

Re: Re: Many factors

I have been flying now for about a year, but I don't think that I would have done it if this were the situation!! That doesn't sound like much fun. Perhaps things are different where you are, but...
Forum: 3D Flying!
12-05-2002, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,347
Posted By FlyingZee

Tracer

I built one of these as my second plane. It was an easy build, and flys like a dream. Only suggestions, if you go with this kit, is to reinforce the blocks the landing gear go into. Other than...
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-19-2002, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By FlyingZee

Fun Fly ideas

Our club is thinking of having a Trainer-only Fun-Fly. We are looking for some good ideas that don't necessarily cause one to risk their plane. The idea is to get the fair-newbies to feel...
Forum: Beginners
11-01-2002, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By FlyingZee

rudder

could the rudder be out of trim? One of the ways I learned to trim the rudder was by doing loops and correcting with rudder trim until loop looks right

Zee
Forum: Glow Engines
10-31-2002, 03:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,129
Posted By FlyingZee

reverse flip

Earlier in the post, there was a question about the reverse flip method. I had not seen this until recently, and now it is what I prefer to use. What I do is grab the very TIP of the spinner and,...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-29-2002, 12:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 351
Posted By FlyingZee

tt-61 favorite prop

I am not looking for top speed, just the best pull for a tt-61 pro. I have 11X7 right now, but I think I can put more on it. Any thoughts?

Zee
Forum: Tachometer Readings
10-29-2002, 03:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,219
Posted By FlyingZee

Thunder Tiger 61 pro prop ?

OK...just got a new TT-61 pro for an old bipe a guy gave me. I got the 11X7 that was recommended for break-in. I have a three flights on it now. I think this might not be enough prop. What are...
Forum: Beginners
09-19-2002, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By FlyingZee

Newbie Question about battery care.

Read Red's Battery Clinic. Email him with questions.

Zee
Forum: Beginners
09-18-2002, 12:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,146
Posted By FlyingZee

tuning

There was a thread on here a week or two ago about the pinch test. Search for it, and you will read several opinions about it. I think it is the best way to check your settings. I am NOT a fan of...
Forum: Kit Building
09-16-2002, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,201
Posted By FlyingZee

0.50 Size???

Jim,

That is a great looking plane. The only question I have is about the handeling. How is she on the ground? Is it too snappy in the air for my wife to handle? Seems that a 50 would be a bit...
Forum: Kit Building
09-15-2002, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,201
Posted By FlyingZee

Where to get Fokker Dr.1 KIT

I really like the looks of the Fokker Dr.1 that GP has as an ARF. However, I am not one for ARF's...I like to build. Does anyone make a KIT that is the 60 size? I don't have the green for a larger...
Forum: Beginners
09-12-2002, 01:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,456
Posted By FlyingZee

Do what you want to

For my second plane, I built a GP Tracer. In case y'all are wondering, it is a mid wing, aerobatic trainer that really goes where you point it. Many would not recommend this as a second plane, but...
Forum: Beginners
09-11-2002, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,650
Posted By FlyingZee

engine adjustments

From what I have read, adjusting the engine to correct for p-factor is a bad idea. However, many plane that I have seem (remember I am quite new at this) have 1-3 degrees of left angle either...
Forum: Beginners
09-10-2002, 08:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,119
Posted By FlyingZee

how about aeleron throw?

Perhaps your aelerons are not set up right?? Not enough throw??. When you first start, having little throw is nice so as to prevent some over correction. However, for faster roll rate (or maybe...
Forum: Beginners
09-05-2002, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By FlyingZee

looks great

Those pics look great. I have one of those X-10 cameras I am trying to figure how to build into my trainer. A guy in our club has GPS and autopilots in a bashed SIG Senior (extended wings, altered...
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