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03-16-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

If the planes, engine and radios all sat for 3...

If the planes, engine and radios all sat for 3 years they should all be replaced. Send them to me and buy all new stuff! :D -- You should be find with the exception of the batteries. I would not...
03-16-2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 950
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

Current Draw Question

I am planning the electronics for my 1/3 scale Fly Baby and I have a question about Current Draw. When you look at the specs on a servo it tells you the current draw at idle and at zero load travel....
03-12-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 766
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

I hear what you’re saying. Going to the 1/3...

I hear what you’re saying. Going to the 1/3 scale is a new adventure for me and I am learning as I go. Until now the 23cc plane was my largest and I love the way it moves in the air. I am a full...
03-12-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,298
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

I would say your opening in the front is too...

I would say your opening in the front is too small. Make a single opening rather than 3 small ones.
Forum: Beginners
03-12-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,299
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

I say you use trim tape to fix it, add a tail...

I say you use trim tape to fix it, add a tail wheel and REMEMBER who the plane came from and don't order another from them unles the price makes the extra work worth it!
Forum: Beginners
03-12-2014, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

I treat my planes like a gun. I assume it will...

I treat my planes like a gun. I assume it will take off full on when I crank it up and I never put anything in front of the plane that I don’t want to lose. Check, double check and then check one...
03-12-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 766
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

Question Am I doing the right thing?

In 1994 I aquired my first plane; a .40 size trainer from the local hobby shop. I don't recall what I paid but it was an ARF and included a 4 ch. Futaba Radio, O.S. FP .40 engine and everything I...
03-09-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

Thank you for all the responses. I am not...

Thank you for all the responses. I am not against scratch building from plans but I have found the past few years I can often get a kit for the same price and save myself the work of cutting all the...
03-06-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

Kit or ARF?

I have been flying up to .90 size models for nearly 20 years. About 3 years ago I purchased a used low wing model with a .23cc engine in it. That one was a trainer type (unknown what model) we...
09-16-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,668
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: NitroPlanes 30cc J3 Cub

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 9pt">I have not ordered mine yet. I have to put together my presentation and get approval from the purchasing department...
Forum: Beginners
08-26-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 742
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: New Guy

<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">Welcome!

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Forum: Beginners
08-26-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 947
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: Air Buble in my fuel lines

<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">It is not uncommon to have air in the line between the needle and...
Forum: Beginners
08-26-2012, 04:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,364
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: CA Kicker ?

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 9pt">Kicker works well and when used especially on balsa you don&rsquo;t have to worry about the joint bonding being...
Forum: Beginners
08-26-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,104
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: What to use to hold screws in?

Another vote for BLUE. Another "trick" in addition to the BLUE thread lock is to put a drop over the head of the screw but only on 1/2 of the screw. This way you can see if the screw is turning as...
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-13-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,876
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: twin motors back to back

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Ahhh&hellip; very well explained.I had not entertained the idea of turning a the prop &ldquo;in&rdquo; or &ldquo;out&rdquo;.
Sometimes the simple things escape me....
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-12-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,876
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: twin motors back to back

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Yes, this will work, but depending on the size of your plane and the propeller you are using it may not be the best idea.</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">If...
08-07-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,427
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...

Water landing is NOTan option... hahaha
08-06-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,078
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: Throttle Servo?

Wow... that was the long way around the block... but i guess 3 left turns will get your there as will 1 right turn, just takes longer...
08-06-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,375
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: Hangar 9 95

Questions:
Does the yaw severity change with air speed?
Does the yaw severity change with engine speed?

Things I would check:
Engine thrust angle.
If the thrust angle is far enough off It...
08-06-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: Cub tires coming off hub (Hangar-9)

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">I have been at this a long time (over 20 years) and I agree with the CA &ldquo;fix&rdquo;.I also race 1/5 scale off road trucks with 30cc gas engines.Mine is 37...
08-06-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,668
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: NitroPlanes 30cc J3 Cub

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Some of the guys at the field got talking about ARF planes.A common problem, regardless of the brand, appears to be the tail feathers.All three guys in our...
Forum: Beginners
08-05-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 982
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: Saito FA 56 no needle valve ?

I can see how it could run, not well but if everything was just right...  With the needle valve all the way out you would have a wide open fuel flow, but with the open hole where the needle should be...
Forum: Beginners
08-05-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,946
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: AGAIN , aileron to flap ratio size

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Flaps are cool for scale looks, but if you are as new as you say you are, I would not worry so much about flaps.The Citabria is an &ldquo;aerodynamically...
Forum: Beginners
08-05-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,677
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: How much downthrust is right?

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Assuming all else is built straight, tail incidence and main wing incidence is where it should be, 7 degrees of down thrust is HUGE.How do you know you have 7...
Forum: Beginners
08-05-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By im_a_rcav8r

RE: Need Carbon Fiber 3-Bladed Props

http://www.chiefaircraft.com/am-cl-12x6.html This is one place to look. I think they only have 2 blade CF blades. If you shoot them an e-mail they may be able to point to some-one who has 3 blade...
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