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Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
12-31-2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,118
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind Electric Conversion

Hi- I just test flew my Seawind I converted to electric. My other one has a Saito 100 4-stroke, and the electric is much better! More "useable" power.
Thought you might be interested in some pics....
Forum: Seaplanes
12-30-2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

I ask again ( see previous post ) does any one have a Seawind converted to electric?
I have one and it flies very good. I had another that had a Saito 100 4-stroke, and the electric flys better. It...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-29-2007, 06:32 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Hi- Has anyone converted the Seawind ( GP ) to electric power and flown it with success?
If so, please list the motor and battery specs.
I have one that I converted to electric.
Thanks in...
Forum: T-Rex heli
02-07-2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By Vicster

Alighn 450SE gyro mounting...

HI- need a little advice please... any reason NOT to mount the 401 gyro on the bottom
frame plate? Any advice would be helpful. I have the underside mount, but was just wondering.
Thank you in...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-26-2006, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Hi OAK,
I use the full ( 100% ) flap setting when taking off. Again keep it straight in the wind, no rudder and let it get on plane with slow throttle advance. If it bounces DO NOT use elevator!
...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-26-2006, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Hello again all,
Well I have 16 flight on the Seawind and it is still doing GREAT! I have tried 3 different props, and the best so far is a 13X8 2 blade. ( Satio 100 ) It pulls 98-9900 RPM's and...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-17-2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Thank you Doug. It is great country to fly in. Check the pics of the cove we fly from. Also a friend who flys formation with me. His name is "Qwakers". He is very good. LOL
My helper is my...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-17-2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Thank you Jim. I'll try not to get over confident. LOL I am still learning how to take off from water ( it has been 30 years since I last flew a water plane ) So I willbe carefull and pay attention...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-17-2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

....and some more.... also you will note my girl friend always wants to help!!
Vic
Forum: Seaplanes
07-17-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Hey...where are the pictures??? I will try again...

Vic
Forum: Seaplanes
07-17-2006, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Hey Doug and Jim!!! I flew the Seawind this morning! It was way COOL....! The first flight was
a little spooky, but I took your tips: when on plane, NO RUDDER. It did skip twice ( flaps full down )...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-17-2006, 05:46 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Thank you Doug and Jim- It is 3:45 AM and I am preparing to go to the lake.
Jim, I will follow your advice on take off. I'll let you know how it went. It has been windy
in the afternoon, so I am...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-16-2006, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Skyventure- Well the 13 X 13 4 blade is NOT the prop to use!! It would barely pull 4,100 RPM!
Then I tried a 13 X 12 3 blade and it would only go to 6,200 RPM. These are the two props the builder...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-14-2006, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Thank you Doug for the tip. It sounds like you are correct. I will do just that when I check the RPM. I also have a 13X8 3blade prop which I am also going to test. I'll let everyone know the results....
Forum: Seaplanes
07-12-2006, 11:18 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Thank you JRF. I will do that this weekend ( or sooner ) I would have thought a 13 pitch was a little high, but you never know. I will let you know the results.

Vic
Forum: Seaplanes
07-12-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,758
Posted By Vicster

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Hello- I just recieved a GP Seawind in a trade. It is new and never flown, but was already built to fly. It has a Saito 100 engine with an APC 13x13 4 blade prop. Does anyone have a Saito 100 and if...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-15-2005, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,622
Posted By Vicster

RE: Futaba 14mz

FRB- Here is what I did to check the servos:I checked the servos for nuetral. I had one of the four that was one spline off. I then hooked ONLY that one to the radio and matched it to the others....
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-14-2005, 06:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,622
Posted By Vicster

RE: Futaba 14mz

Hello Flyingrazorback,
I think we have "talked before when I was building the first C-ARF Yak 2.6
Anyway, I have the 14MZ radio and it is great. In answer to your question about not using a...
Forum: RC Jets
01-03-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,608
Posted By Vicster

RE: HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hello Lucian,
Is'nt Transilvania close to Bistrita? How close are you? Do you fly R?C there? Please let me know.
Thanks,
Vic of Arizona, USA
Forum: RC Jets
12-12-2004, 06:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By Vicster

RE: Colder Soldering Gun?

Turbulence- DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! I also bought one at Home Depot. It is very poor
for any kind of soldering. I should have read the package better. When it said "uses 3 AA
batterys", I...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
10-12-2004, 09:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,941
Posted By Vicster

RE: Comp-Arf 3.3 Yak - DL Master's Freestyle

LF- I was refering to the Comp ARF in general. I did read the post and I do know you refered to the Yak. But the rest of your post sounded like you just ment the C_AF in general. Sorry to get you all...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
10-11-2004, 11:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,941
Posted By Vicster

RE: Comp-Arf 3.3 Yak - DL Master's Freestyle

Lewdfinger- Have you ever heard of Jason Shulman? Do you know what airplane he flys?
I think he would qualify as a "top Pilot"! Wake up and smell the 2 stroke!
Vicster of AZ
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
10-09-2004, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By Vicster

RE: What's the Poop on the Porky GP Pitts

Splais- I have the GP Pitts with a OS 300 twin 4-stroke. I built it last year and have about 60 flights on it. I also have a Slimline smoke system in it and it came out at 17 lbs. readyto fly ( dry...
Forum: RC Drifting
09-21-2004, 07:34 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,608
Posted By Vicster

RE: customised Yokomo

Kingcobra- I noticed in the first picture that there is a blown Willys sitting in a bookshelf. Could you tell me what it is? Is it R/C? Also what size is it. I own a full scale Willys with a 600CI...
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
09-20-2004, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,009
Posted By Vicster

RE: FG verses HARM

Hey guys- Is there ANYONE who has a FG or a HARM car? Of any type? If so PLEASE let me
know your opinion. Some more input would really help. I want to order soon. HELP!
Thanks to all,
Vicster
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