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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-19-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 771
Posted By Cycotravlr

Balsa Flyers 2023

There is going to be a very Laid back Sailplane Fun Fly at the AMA IAC in Muncie IN. This will happen September 9 & 10, 2023. Flying will start around 9:00ish am to 4:00ish each day. ...
Forum: Kit Building
08-22-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 614,579
Posted By Cycotravlr

Ooops! Sorry, I forgot to mention that I already...

Ooops! Sorry, I forgot to mention that I already have the kit. SIG 1/6 scale, 71" wingspan. Old kit. Calls for .19 - .35 Nitro engine if built for wheels. I know it will be slightly heavier with...
Forum: Kit Building
08-22-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 614,579
Posted By Cycotravlr

Hello Gentlemen, I am soon to start a J-3...

Hello Gentlemen,

I am soon to start a J-3 Cub build. It will be built Electric and I plan to have the option to fly on wheel and to switch to Floats as desired. I haven't ever built a Cub before...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-12-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,526
Posted By Cycotravlr

Thanks Bruce, for your advice. It will certainly...

Thanks Bruce, for your advice. It will certainly be helpful. I will be traveling until the middle of July, but as soon as I return I will begin to employ all of the info that I have gathered over the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-10-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,526
Posted By Cycotravlr

Old Newbie need help

Hello everyone,

Long story then question.

I'm soon to be 68 yrs old. I have very little experience with Sailplanes. I finished building a Sophisticated lady this past winter. During that time I...
Forum: Kit Building
04-11-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 421,712
Posted By Cycotravlr

The following info is from Tom Lagerhausen, one...

The following info is from Tom Lagerhausen, one of the new owners of SIG Mfg.


I have received many requests for info on how Sig is doing and saw a few comments that people think Sig is out of...
Forum: RC Car Radio Equipment
01-25-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,896
Posted By Cycotravlr

Radio Transmitter to be used for FC Cars and FE Boats

If you were going to buy 1 Radio transmitter to use with FE Boats and to use with RC Cars, which one would you buy and why??? I need some help here. I've got an 38" FE Hydroplane about half finished...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-07-2019, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,888
Posted By Cycotravlr

LET TG-10B / BLANIK L13 search

Good afternoon,

I'm interested to know if anyone builds kit for, has Plans for, or has a 3-View drawing for the LET TG-10, also known as Blanik L13, Sailplane that the U.S. Air Force Academy used...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-27-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,580
Posted By Cycotravlr

WOW! This seemed like a very informative,...

WOW! This seemed like a very informative, interesting and innovative Build thread. What happened? Where did it go? And what happened to the "Wing Tank" idea? I'll be building this same kit very...
Forum: Kit Building
10-04-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 444,718
Posted By Cycotravlr

Good evening folks! The only Balsa USA kit that...

Good evening folks! The only Balsa USA kit that I have waiting to be built is the 40 size Smoothie. I have hopes to build a Balsa USA WWI kit, just haven't decided which one to start with and then...
Forum: Kit Building
08-06-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 444,718
Posted By Cycotravlr

Knuckleball, I too have a .40 size...

Knuckleball,

I too have a .40 size Smoothie kit. I'm currently working on an Olympic III Sailplane. It should be finished in about 6 weeks. As soon as it's complete the Smoothie is next on...
Forum: Kit Building
04-08-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 444,718
Posted By Cycotravlr

Balsa USA didn't discontinue Solartex. Solartex...

Balsa USA didn't discontinue Solartex. Solartex is going out of business because the gentleman who owns the company is in very bad health and the family decided to close the company.
Forum: Kit Building
02-14-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 421,712
Posted By Cycotravlr

Originally Posted by skylark-flier...

Originally Posted by skylark-flier http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-12-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 54,856
Views: 5,415,958
Posted By Cycotravlr

Thanks for the advice.

Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-12-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 54,856
Views: 5,415,958
Posted By Cycotravlr

acdii, I'm knew to this 4 stroke thing and it...

acdii, I'm knew to this 4 stroke thing and it seems that the vast majority of the Glow guys in my club fly 2 strokes. Once the snow clears, hahaha, I'll stake this baby to the ground and start over...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-12-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 54,856
Views: 5,415,958
Posted By Cycotravlr

Hobbsy, now you got me going. I have felt that I...

Hobbsy, now you got me going. I have felt that I should have more power. But this is my first 4 stroke and I didn't know what to expect. I guess I'm going to start asking more questions to the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-12-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 444,718
Posted By Cycotravlr

In my Glow fuel airplanes, I use Futaba receivers...

In my Glow fuel airplanes, I use Futaba receivers and Servos. In my electric airplanes I use Spectrum Receivers and spectrum servos.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-12-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 54,856
Views: 5,415,958
Posted By Cycotravlr

Old Fart, I had an APC 14X6 on my Saito 91....

Old Fart, I had an APC 14X6 on my Saito 91. Throttle management sucked. It seemed to pull the airplane fine. But RPM seemed to stay the same from just above 1/2 throttle to Full. The 16X6 allows me...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-11-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 54,856
Views: 5,415,958
Posted By Cycotravlr

Good evening Old Fart, I have flown the...

Good evening Old Fart,

I have flown the Hog-Bipe with the Saito 91. I'd say that the 91 is a perfect engine for this aircraft, Flies Great! Rolls, Loops, and Knife Edge are as smooth as you...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-10-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 54,856
Views: 5,415,958
Posted By Cycotravlr

Well Old Fart, because of the abuse you gave me I...

Well Old Fart, because of the abuse you gave me I changed my username. LOL. When I set this account originally I didn't know how much I would like it. So I just threw out my initials. Cycotravlr has...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-08-2018, 07:56 AM
Replies: 54,856
Views: 5,415,958
Posted By Cycotravlr

225041922504182250417 Good morning Gentleman, A...

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Good morning Gentleman, A year ago or maybe a little more I started a build on a SIG Hog-Bipe powered with a Saito FA-91. A few of you mentioned that when I finished it you...
Forum: Kit Building
03-21-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 421,712
Posted By Cycotravlr

Dave, Have built and flown the Mid-Star 40. ...

Dave,

Have built and flown the Mid-Star 40. Powered it with an OS .46. It flew GREAT and damn fast. I loved it. It had an untimely demise when I made a mistake and lost sight of her in the Sun...
Forum: Kit Building
03-07-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 421,712
Posted By Cycotravlr

I have been building for almost 6 years. I've...

I have been building for almost 6 years. I've built 3 kits and I am almost finished with the 4th. All have been SIG kits. I started with an Kadet LT-40, then somehow got out of order and built a...
Forum: Kit Building
03-03-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 421,712
Posted By Cycotravlr

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2203756 This is the SIG Hog-Bibe that I have been working on forever. It is just about ready to cover. It will be powered with a Saito...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-30-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
Posted By Cycotravlr

Thanks to those who have offered suggestions. I...

Thanks to those who have offered suggestions. I have been fortunate enough to find a Flying Club on the AMA website, very near where I will be staying. The Miracle Strip RC Modelers, have agreed to...
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