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Forum: Beginners
06-24-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 14,621
Posted By mikeh251

RE: How to handle the guys with flawed plans?

Thanks for the great post Steve. (the long one a few posts back) I wish there were many more like you in the hobby. Teaching anything requires certain qualities which you talk about. That is, if you...
Forum: Beginners
06-22-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 14,621
Posted By mikeh251

RE: How to handle the guys with flawed plans?

Im self taught also. It was hard though. I actually gave up back in the late 80's and took it up again few years ago with the Sim. That made the difference. I found a club now and belong to ama....
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-18-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,297
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Castor Oil

I use the Klotz Benol castor oil. Made just for 2 cycle engines and works great. Available for good price and shipping online at either Advantage Hobby or Tower hobby. Local hobby store as well. I...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-08-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Posted By mikeh251

RE: 25FX tuning problem?

The motor is mounted upright. It did not run good. I ran it more today and allowed it to rev alot more than the first break in runs. It runs very well now that I have the low end needle adjusted in...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-08-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Posted By mikeh251

RE: 25FX tuning problem?

Were you born an *******, or do you just react to people that way?
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-08-2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Posted By mikeh251

RE: 25FX tuning problem?

Ha ha, I really like your post and I agree with you!!! I really am not normally one of those guys though. Seriously, I never touch my carbs once they are set. If it needs more than 2 clicks either...
Forum: RC Combat
06-08-2012, 03:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,098
Posted By mikeh251

25FX need help

Hey combat guys, I understand that this is where I might find some users of the OS FX 25. I posted a detailed post in Questions and Answers section. If you have one of these, or have used one, please...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-08-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Posted By mikeh251

RE: 25FX tuning problem?

I have had the fuel tank everywhere from underneath the plane to up on top of the plane. More than one tank, too.And, of course also in the normal spot of inside the plane where it now is. I have...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-07-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Posted By mikeh251

25FX tuning problem?

I have several OS engines (25LA, 40SF, two 46AX's, 55AX) and now, a 25FX. I have never had any problems breaking in and tuning any of them until now. I have it running good now, but the thing that I...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
06-03-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 61,393
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Prop Bitten

good thread. I broke 2 ribs (in my chest, not a wing!!) today when I was out working a motor on a bench outdoors. One knee gave out and i spun, hopped a couple steps trying to save a fall (to no...
Forum: Beginners
06-03-2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,076
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Fuel Issues

Pull the tank out of the plane and replace all of the fuel lines. I would say that 90% of carb problems are fuel tank/line problems. It only takes a pinhole in a fuel line to mess things up. Check...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
06-02-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,393
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Big stick 60 wing failure

Was flying a rebuilt PT20 couple weeks ago and the wing popped off way up high!!! Lawn dart to the max but the wing just kept rolling over and over as it slowly fluttered to the ground. Must have had...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
06-01-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,469
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Lost My MUS in the Sun~~~Whoops!

Just my opinion, but there isn't very much damage to your plane. I have had crashes where I set the plane out of sight in the back of the basement thinking it was good for nothing but miscellaneous...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-27-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,159
Posted By mikeh251

RE: BigStik

I dont have any planes that aren't taildraggers.
Forum: Sport Flying
05-25-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,003
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Engine choice?

I also have the 55ax in my sse. Great combination.
Forum: Kit Building
05-25-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,716
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Sig Kavalier build

Very nice!!! Good looking covering and good looking construction as well. I like it!!!
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-25-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,453
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Performance of hitec hs81 servos

I took my airplane down from the rafters and see that I do have the servo mounted in the direction where it can rock back and forth. I set up the epa so that there is no binding, getting good full...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-21-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,453
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Performance of hitec hs81 servos

Wait a minute, I am NOT sure about the mounting of the throttle servo now that I think about it. I will check it out and charge everything and report how it is mounted and more about how it is...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-21-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,453
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Performance of hitec hs81 servos

I have the servos all mounted longitudinally. it's hard to describe the problem in words that I am seeing with the 6 volt throttle servo. Its very noisy and does not seem to consistently move at the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-21-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 850
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Radio performance

i do exactly as RSVFR said.
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-21-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,453
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Performance of hitec hs81 servos

I think I will just buy one mini servo of another kind to replace the 6 volt throttle servo. i can then do some comparisons.The kits that I built (Sig Ep20) did show photos in the manual of them...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-20-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,453
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Performance of hitec hs81 servos

I have also had many successful flights with the fourstars at 4.8 volts (up in the sky where I can't hear them complain). Hope this continues!!! I am afraid of using the one I have in my Somethin...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-20-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,453
Posted By mikeh251

Performance of hitec hs81 servos

I'm not real comfortable with the performance of these servos. I am using one as a throttle servo at 6volts and it just does not sound or act like it likes the extra voltage. I have others in Sig...
Forum: Kit Building
05-19-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,380
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Hobby Lobby Telemaster 40!

Looks like a good choice to me!!! How old is your daughter? Good luck with the project. the biggest hurdle you face is how to handle yourself and knowing when to "give advice" and when to back off....
Forum: Kit Building
05-18-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,254
Posted By mikeh251

RE: Building music.

I like the storytellersAmericanna music is the genre I suppose. Chris Knight is a great example. Ray Wylie Hubbard and Robert Earle Keen from the Texas music scene are awesome also. Some old...
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