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Forum: The Clubhouse
05-02-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,830
Posted By VUgearhead

Stupid question, but the main concern is about...

Stupid question, but the main concern is about the restrictions that might be imposed upon LOS hobbyists, due to the irresponsibility of the new aspect of the hobby FPV/BLOS drones. Shouldn't the AMA...
04-13-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By VUgearhead

Okay, a little more research has revealed that my...

Okay, a little more research has revealed that my quarry is the renowned "Dickeybird's Famous Cox Engine". But I still can't find the original discussion thread.
04-13-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By VUgearhead

Anyone remember which Thread on TD mods?

I've been looking for the discussion in this forum's archive, where part of the discussion was on modifying a TD by narrowing the intake's diameter for better fuel draw. It was just one of several...
02-10-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,650
Posted By VUgearhead

Current Nixx packs only good for Tx/Rx?

It seems sellers no longer list the discharge C ratings for these packs, and most are listed as only for transmitter or receiver packs.

Would these inexpensive packs be good for basic to...
01-10-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,013
Posted By VUgearhead

Poor back end. Looks like a squirrel without a...

Poor back end. Looks like a squirrel without a tail.
07-13-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,666
Posted By VUgearhead

Jay, try to give us a little more info on your...

Jay, try to give us a little more info on your situation. What type of fuel are you using (% nitro?) and how many head shims do you have under the glow head? While the medallion is a pretty stable...
Forum: Beginners
08-16-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,996
Posted By VUgearhead

Ken, please explain why every post window in a...

Ken, please explain why every post window in a thread has horizontal and vertical scroll bars when viewed with IE (albeit older Ver. 8). Some posts have text windows scrunched up so even a singe line...
08-14-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,212
Posted By VUgearhead

Is everyone else getting scroll bars (vertical...

Is everyone else getting scroll bars (vertical and horizontal) with every thread post? I mean, some of the posts so scrunched up that not even a single line of text show in the window! The formatting...
08-06-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,429
Posted By VUgearhead

Well, I've now bought new ultralight foamy wheels...

Well, I've now bought new ultralight foamy wheels and a whole new flight pack from Head's up Hobby (great stuff BTW) and reduced my overall weight by 4 oz. Based on what I paid, the price of...
07-31-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,050
Posted By VUgearhead

RE: cox 049 will not start

If you have an engine with a 'G' clip style reed retainer, you might also want to check if you put it in backwards. These clips are not flat and they need to stand up away from the reed, or they will...
07-24-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By VUgearhead

Re-post engine power output app

There was an older thread that had a link to a PCprogram for calculating power output (or thrust) based on prop/rpm inputs. Unfortunately, the like is no longer active.

Could someone with the app...
07-16-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,429
Posted By VUgearhead

RE: Help! Whizzard is a PIG

Fritzke,

That stuff at Head's Up is THEBOMB!

I can get out with all new plane gear (minus the Rx battery) for less than $30, ANDSAVEONTHEWEIGHT!

Between the wheels, Rx, and servos, Ican save...
07-10-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,429
Posted By VUgearhead

RE: Help! Whizzard is a PIG

Thanks, guys. These are all great suggestions.

CP, I weighed the wheels separately. There are classic DuBro 2" treaded (2.00T) - 1.3 oz for the pair. I could save an ounce right there by switching...
07-09-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,429
Posted By VUgearhead

RE: Help! Whizzard is a PIG

No, I used a digital kitchen scale I picked up at our church's rummage sale. It reads in both grams and oz.'s.

The wheels are not foamies or ultra-lites. I weighed them separately - 1.3 oz's for...
07-09-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,429
Posted By VUgearhead

Help! Whizzard is a PIG

My 10 year old son is helping me finish up a 20 year old project, an Ace Whizzard from a kit. I just weighed it (all up w/ radio gear, engine, wheels, etc.) and it came to 24oz! The plans say 16 to...
07-09-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By VUgearhead

NiMH battery packs and NiCD chargers

I'm trying to resurrect my old Hitec radio and need new Tx/Rx packs.

Since the new NiMH packs will be different capacities than the older NiCD packs, is it okay to use the charger that came with...
07-02-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 723
Posted By VUgearhead

Cox reedies cast cases versus extruded

First off, my apologyif this has been answered elsewhere, but I did try to search the forum and other sources before posting here.

In terms of the two types of crankcases available for Cox...
06-28-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,923
Posted By VUgearhead

RE: Glowplugboy Fuel

If anyone has direct contact with Steve, who picked up Glowplugboy, please ask him to post here when he is back up and running.

In the meantime, can some of you post what type of fuel you are...
06-19-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By VUgearhead

RE: Common parts TD vs. Medallions

Thanks, ffkiwi.

I just wanted to know if some of the TD aftermarket parts would work on a medallion, like the pressure backplate. Also, if the intake venturi (plastic intake housing) breaks on my...
06-19-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,280
Posted By VUgearhead

RE: Basic design concepts

Thanks for the advice. Those old RCM articles look terrific for the type of info I was hoping to find.

For the project I have started, I was enlarging the plan from a 24" wingspan to a 36"...
06-19-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By VUgearhead

Common parts TD vs. Medallions

Just curious if there are common or interchangeable parts to these two Cox motors? I know some things are different, like the piston, crank and throttle body/NVA.

I would think the backplates are...
06-17-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,280
Posted By VUgearhead

Basic design concepts

I'm currently attempting a project of enlarging a 1/2A planto tame the design, from a pylon racer to a suitable step up from a trainer (i.e. second plane). Anyway in my discussions with the more...
06-04-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,374
Posted By VUgearhead

RE: Sharkface plan questions

So, for those of you who built your Sharkface as A/E, can you provide the specs on the wing modifications?

What did you reduce the dihedral to, or did you eliminate it entirely?

For the...
05-29-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,374
Posted By VUgearhead

RE: Sharkface plan questions

Thanks guys,

So, for A/E do you use full length ailerons? Also, do you reduce or eliminate the dihedral on the wing?

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