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Forum: Tachometer Readings
08-17-2007, 03:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 775
Posted By Kirkyboy

My new tach

Hi guys,

Just got a J Perkins tach for £20, seems like a reasonable buy but not sure about the accuracy yet. How much should I be dropping my peak RPM by when adjusting the high end? Most...
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-15-2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,371
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: What's that squeeling noise?

Just watched a video and found the same noise.

http://rcuvideos.com/item/9CD3DNHG4L7S7GF0 at about 3:20

Paul
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-15-2007, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,371
Posted By Kirkyboy

What's that squeeling noise?

Hey guys,

Went to an airshow the other day and when some of the larger models where performing things like snap rolls, there was a loud squeeling noise coming from the model. What is this noise?...
Forum: RC Fuels
08-07-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,687
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: Changing Fuels

Thanks for your help guys. Think i'm going to run slightly rich for the first tankful just to be on safe side.

Cheers people!
Paul
Forum: Glow Engines
08-06-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: Just how much does and engine lean out?

Ok guys, so reduction by a few hundred RPM should be fine? Am thinking of getting a tachometer until I get used to the difference...

Paul
Forum: RC Fuels
08-06-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,687
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: Changing Fuels

Yes, I expected that, but I don't need to do anything else then? I thought there was maybe some sort of procedure when switching from castor to synthetic.

Cheers
Paul
Forum: Glow Engines
08-06-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: Just how much does and engine lean out?

Yeah, I am running an Irvine .46 swinging APC 11 x 6

Cheers for help
Forum: RC Fuels
08-06-2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,687
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: Changing Fuels

Irvine .46

Cheers
Forum: Glow Engines
08-06-2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By Kirkyboy

Just how much does and engine lean out?

Hey guys,

Just how much does and engine lean when up in the air? When setting engine up I lean to highest RPM on high throttle, then richen a little. But am now unsure how much to richen up....
Forum: RC Fuels
08-06-2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,687
Posted By Kirkyboy

Changing Fuels

Hey guys,

Have just finished my last bottle of Flair Yellow Spot which is 5% Nitro, 20% Castor and rest Methanol. Have just gone to model shop and bought Model Technics Formula Irvine. Which is...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
07-25-2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,740
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: AFP and OpenGL emulator

Thanks for that, I'll give it a go.
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-22-2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,111
Posted By Kirkyboy

Beginning to Torque Roll

Am just about ready to start flying my new PA Electric Shock, but have been practicing my torque rolling on AeroFly Pro before I pratice with something breakable!

Should I be constantly revving...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
07-21-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,740
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: AFP and OpenGL emulator

Didn't fancy the idea of trying to edit the scenery so started looking at other ways of getting AFP to work on my laptop. Made a seperate partition and did a minimal installation of Windows with just...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
07-18-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,392
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: Anyone had luck getting a usb adapter to work???????????

I bought a budget USB - serial adapter from a local PC store, installed it with the included drivers and worked straight away. Not had any problems with that though I do have other issues which are...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
07-13-2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,740
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: AFP and OpenGL emulator

I've tried SciTech GLDirect but doesn't seem to help with the problem of laptop crashing. Maybe it isn't a problem with OpenGL compatibility but some other issue.
My laptop has Intel integrated...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
07-10-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,740
Posted By Kirkyboy

AFP and OpenGL emulator

Trying to run AFP on my laptop which has Intel integrated 3D-graphics controller. Didn't realise at the time that this would not be compatible and find it crashes Windows after anywhere between 2 and...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-16-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: 6EXA of 7C??

Got back from the show this evening and what a great day it was. Very very muddy though! As for the issue of whether to get a 6EXA or a 7C.... well how does a JR X2720 sound? Was converted to JR by a...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-15-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: 6EXA of 7C??

Thanks for the quick response. Didn't really want to switch to 2.4. Forgot to mention that.

Paul
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-15-2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By Kirkyboy

6EXA of 7C??

Hi there,

I'm off to the Western Park model show tomorrow, a very big show over here in the UK. I'm looking at buying a new Tx whilst there but I'm really stuck between the 6EXA and 7C. I've...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
06-10-2007, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: AFP crashing on WinXP, computer restarting

Thanks for your quick reply.

In answer to your question my laptop does not have a built in serial port, I am using a USB to RS232 adapter.

The link to system requirements is for AFPD but I...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
06-09-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By Kirkyboy

AFP crashing on WinXP, computer restarting

I've had AeroFly Pro (not deluxe) running on desktop machine with no problems but now need to move to a laptop. Installed the main program followed by update disc then the latest patch. It runs for a...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-13-2007, 04:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,040
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: PCMS and PCMZ

Does this not depend on the Servo itself though? I assume most standard PCM is 1024 as well?

Paul
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-12-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,040
Posted By Kirkyboy

PCMS and PCMZ

Hi, just a general question, what is the difference between these 2 types of PCM? I've also seen them labelled as PCM512 and PCM1024.

Thanks, Paul
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
05-12-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,046
Posted By Kirkyboy

RE: PA Electric Shock

Paulsen,

Should get the maiden flight tomorrow hopefully! Weather wasn't so good today. :( Loving the repair you did on yours, looked a great job, even though it's now half pink. :P Have just...
Forum: Kit Building
04-30-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 413
Posted By Kirkyboy

SolarTrim repair

Hi guys,

I have just finished putting my PA Electric Shock together and as a result of being careless I have punctured the wing, only a very small hole, approx 4mm in diameter. Maybe less....
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