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Forum: Electric RC Jets
02-27-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By rhoon

first EDF for experienced rc pilot

I have been flying RC planes for 20+ years and have recently mastered 3d flight with foamy electrics and glow fun-fly planes, but have never flown jets. I really would like to try out an EDF but...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-08-2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By rhoon

RE: saito .72 carb upgrade question

Thanks W8Ye, thats how I will install it!
--robin
Forum: Glow Engines
10-08-2007, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By rhoon

saito .72 carb upgrade question

Please help me with my Saito .72. I bought the carb upgrade kit and after pressing out the spraybar I realized I do not know how to put the new one in. How are the slits in the bar oriented? ...
Forum: 3D Flying!
10-05-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,132
Posted By rhoon

RE: Leaning to hover a UCD 3D, how do gyros work and will it help.

I learned to hover with foamies. Then I bought a pizaaz which I learned to hover on and still do. The secret for me was crashing that pizaaz so many times that it looked like s___t and then I didn't...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-27-2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,948
Posted By rhoon

RE: os fsr .50 what prop? How to break-in?

Thanks jlk for the response. I guess I am just confused about prop choice and motors, and am trying to figure out what the trade-offs and risks are. Am I risking harm to the motor by running a...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-27-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,948
Posted By rhoon

RE: os fsr .50 what prop? How to break-in?

It does have a dykes ring, but what does this mean as far as prop size? I run a 12x 5.25 on my .46, so couldn't a .50 turn a 12 inch prop too?

-robin
Forum: Glow Engines
09-26-2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,948
Posted By rhoon

RE: os fsr .50 what prop? How to break-in?

Thanks for the info! I just ran a tank very rich with the 13x6. I will have to go to my lhs soon to purchase an11x6. Boy did it make a cool sound! Nothing like my .46fx. How and when do I adjust...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-26-2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,948
Posted By rhoon

RE: os fsr .50 what prop? How to break-in?

Could I use a 13x6 or is that too big? It is ringed, so what is this break-in procedure? How many 9 oz tanks? What is the idle/transition needle procedure?

-thanks, Robin
Forum: Glow Engines
09-26-2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,948
Posted By rhoon

os fsr .50 what prop? How to break-in?

Ok all you older, (er, experienced)! os guys I got an os .50 fsr brand new in the box never been run given to me by a friend. What prop to use and how do I break it in?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
05-31-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 878
Views: 277,879
Posted By rhoon

RE: Flair 1/4 Scale PT-17 Stearman Review

This is a great forum. Disabled modeler is seeking to buy a Flair Stearman kit. Know these are hard to find, but just in case, please contact me privately if you have one for sale. phoon3 at gmail...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-18-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,125
Posted By rhoon

RE: Ok Saito club guys help me out!

I took the backplate off and switched it with the backplate from the old crashed motor just to see what difference it would make and man what a difference! It's like a new motor! I could not even...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-18-2006, 02:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,125
Posted By rhoon

RE: Ok Saito club guys help me out!

ok so I figured out that I do have the old style backplate by comparing it to the link provided by w8ye (thanks). I cannot order the seal kit yet because it is backordered. I will order them both...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-17-2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,125
Posted By rhoon

RE: Ok Saito club guys help me out!

I am certain the problem is not foaming fuel because my tank is packed well in foam, and I can see through the tank hatch while the engine is running. I do not see any foam or bubbles in the fuel...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-14-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,125
Posted By rhoon

RE: Ok Saito club guys help me out!

Thank you guys for the fast replies. Where do I get the better backplate, and how can I tell by looking at it if it is the older style?
Forum: Glow Engines
10-14-2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,125
Posted By rhoon

Ok Saito club guys help me out!

So I bought a saito 72 6yrs ago and mounted it to a pizaaz and had the time of my life. Best running engine I ever saw. I sadly flew the plane int a concrete wall after a receiver battery...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-08-2006, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 823
Posted By rhoon

os max fsr 50 parts?

A friend gave me a new, never run os fsr 50 from 1980 I think. It was poorly stored so I took it apart to clean it and broke the piston ring trying to put it back together. I'm an idiot! Can I...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
09-07-2005, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Posted By rhoon

RE: favorite bibe

The 2-cool from NE sail is a little more expensive, but flies as well and is larger, and made out of epp you will still be flying it next season! I have flown most of those mentioned and this one...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
12-12-2004, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,668
Posted By rhoon

RE: Ever hit yourself with a Foamy?

Ditto on the sharp apc props. I was flying a foamy with himax 2025 gws 6.6:1 and apc 1238. At the time I still was not able to hover belly-in, and the new 1238 prop made the foamy torque so hard...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
12-12-2004, 12:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,498
Posted By rhoon

RE: Thunder Power or Kokam Li-Poly ????

Greg, I agree that kokam does publish discharge curves for some of their cells, but their published curves do not match those of the independent testers you mention. For example, if you compare the...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
12-11-2004, 11:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,498
Posted By rhoon

RE: Thunder Power or Kokam Li-Poly ????

The problem with the manufacturers using different discharge currents to rate their cells capacity is that a hobbyist cannot make an informed decision. They should all rate their cells capacity at...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
12-10-2004, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,498
Posted By rhoon

RE: Thunder Power or Kokam Li-Poly ????

I have tried most brands of lipolys out there, And have abused all of them by drawing too many amps, overheating, and overdischarging cells. From my experience, Apogee packs are by far the best,...
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