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Search: Posts Made By: chymas
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Forum: IMAC
01-01-2017, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,098
Posted By chymas

Good luck, they are hard to find and Dennis isn't...

Good luck, they are hard to find and Dennis isn't exactly cranking them out.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-01-2017, 12:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

The plane I started with has been scrapped, the...

The plane I started with has been scrapped, the project has not.

I got serious in IMAC and built a 40% Godfrey. Radio problems with a brand new Tx put an end to the Godfrey. Radio has been...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-21-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

Moving right now. Once things get settled I will...

Moving right now. Once things get settled I will be able to get back to this again. Just ordered a CNC router for work last Friday, this will also come in handy for cutting out parts.
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-22-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,460
Posted By chymas

RE: low speed pitch sensitive

I am quite familiar with what a 310 is, I am also a private pilot and have PIC time in a 310. If the plane is anything like a typical RC plane it is grossly overpowered I am sure it would have the...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-20-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,460
Posted By chymas

RE: low speed pitch sensitive

As everyone here has mentioned, it sounds like you have an aft CG. Fly a 45 degree upline and roll it to inverted; if it maintains the same path or climbs you are tail heavy, it should fall off...
Forum: 3D Flying!
03-20-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,813
Posted By chymas

RE: Sites for gas setup advice.

<div>Check out these switches.  I have used all 3 and haven't had an issue yet.</div><div>
</div>http://www.boomarc.com/en/booma-rc-intelliswitch-1-1<div>...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-02-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5,283
Views: 759,017
Posted By chymas

RE: NEW DLE30!

If you are going to fly gas then step up to a Xoar or Mejzlik. Carbon fiber are much better performing props and worth the investment.
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-01-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,005
Posted By chymas

RE: Flight instructor job description

<div>Our club adopted the following AMA guideline:</div><div>
</div>http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/921.pdf
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-15-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

RE: Scratch Build - 1/8 Scale, C-2A Greyhound

I have spent a quite a bit of time working out the details of my flap system as well as the aileron droop system.  I finally got everything drawn up and ready to send to a local person with a laser...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-01-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,016
Posted By chymas

RE: Need engine advice for a big-un

I have a 16 lb Ultimate biplane with a DLE 55, this thing will hover at 1/2 throttle and has unlimited vertical.  When I first got it, it had a Zenoha G-38 and it flew very scale, had OK power and...
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-19-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,803
Posted By chymas

RE: Maiden flight jitters

Being an instructor I end up doing several maidens.  I end up doing maidens of many other airplanes as well, I am cautious, always check all the controls CG engine running correctly.  The funny thing...
Forum: RC Jets
05-18-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 12,369
Posted By chymas

RE: Help us save our flying field - sign this petition

Signed and posted on our clubs Facebook page<div>
</div><div>http://www.facebook.com/pages/Miniature-Aircraft-Association-Tri-Cities-Washington/229589536510</div>
Forum: Glow Engines
05-12-2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,158
Posted By chymas

RE: Saito 91 intake valve leaking will not run.

John is onto something - take the valves out clean up the valve stem with some 600 grit or finer sand paper or steal wool. Verify your valves are closing all the way, inspect your valve seat to make...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-18-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

RE: Scratch Build - 1/8 Scale, C-2A Greyhound

Sorry for getting stuck in the mud but it has been for a couple good causes. Yes, it's off topic but this is what I have been up to. I am the event cordinator for a fund raising event our club is...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-14-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,371
Posted By chymas

RE: Bridi Shrike Commender wing drawing!

+1 I think they are just showing it upside down.  I wish I could come across one of these at a swap meet.  :)
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-13-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,137
Posted By chymas

RE: Engine mounting angles, how to set up a twin

Typically on a twin you mount the right engine with right thrust and the left engine with left thrust.  Most are in the 2-3 deg range.  I remember reading an article where the guy mounted them @ 8...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-06-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

RE: Scratch Build - 1/8 Scale, C-2A Greyhound

I used a router and cut some slots in my building board, built some blocks along with all thread and wing nuts to clamp everything in place. I removed the left hand side of the fuselage off the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-10-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,634
Posted By chymas

RE: Change within the AMA - what would you do different and why?

I would like to see the filing process for event sanctioning brought up to 2012.  Can't we stream line this thing a bit?  How about online filing and being able to pay the registration fees with...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-23-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

RE: Scratch Build - 1/8 Scale, C-2A Greyhound

The main reason is I don't believe I can put the detail I want into the foam. If the plug is made exact with pannel lines and cooling ducts my molds and the final nacelles will have all the same...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-22-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

RE: Scratch Build - 1/8 Scale, C-2A Greyhound

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><font size="3">I have been working on building a plug for the engine nacelles. I had cut-a-way drawings of the nacelle stations; I cut out each of the cross sections...
Forum: Beginners
01-19-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,501
Posted By chymas

RE: I Dont Have IT

The PT-60 really isn't all that fast if set up correctly.  Go to a 12 x 5 or a 13 x 5 prop.  Your instructor told you not to touch the left stick, I say learn how to use the left stick IT ALSO...
Forum: Beginners
01-18-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,501
Posted By chymas

RE: I Dont Have IT

PT-60 is an awsome airplane and a great trainer  [8D]

Your instructor is a DORK  :(

This is why I become an instructor in the first place.  Coming to the field is intimidating enough without...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-10-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

RE: Scratch Build - 1/8 Scale, C-2A Greyhound

@ Dave - I agree with you on the wing junction, I am planning on using carbon fiber as well as tripling the fuselage cross sections in that area. I am also building the plane so that the fuselage,...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-05-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

RE: Scratch Build - 1/8 Scale, C-2A Greyhound

Ok, as promised here are a few pictures of my progress so far. These are a couple of picutures from the front and rear. The formers are 1/8" lite ply, the 3 formers in the wing area will have...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-04-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,545
Posted By chymas

RE: Scratch Build - 1/8 Scale, C-2A Greyhound

Thanks for the cool video link, I think I saw a few VRC-30 birds in there. I will do my best to post pictures of my progress on the fuselage tomorrow night.

I would love to get some pictures of...
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