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Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2015, 05:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By tiredflyer

Thanks Gray Beard, I had forgotten that mineral...

Thanks Gray Beard, I had forgotten that mineral oil was the magic answer. I have used it and now the left wing build is underway. I had thought of getting a print shop to reverse copy the plans but...
Forum: Kit Building
07-03-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By tiredflyer

Reversing a wing plan

HELP!

The plans I have for a Cessna L-19 only have the right wing shown. How can I make this plan somewhat transparent so I can flip it over and build the left wing half? I seem to remember from...
Forum: Kit Building
03-03-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,631
Posted By tiredflyer

The 6 1/8" CG seemed to fly pretty tail heavy,...

The 6 1/8" CG seemed to fly pretty tail heavy, when inverted with hands off the sticks it just maintained level inverted flight. Going to move the batteries forward. Yeah! the engine did have...
Forum: Kit Building
02-27-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,631
Posted By tiredflyer

I used to fly the plane with a Moki 1.8 which is...

I used to fly the plane with a Moki 1.8 which is comparable to a gas 30 so I really do not think it is going to be too much. Thanks for the CG, I have looked for my plans but only found the one...
Forum: Kit Building
02-26-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,631
Posted By tiredflyer

In the process of reviving my Phaeton 90 with a...

In the process of reviving my Phaeton 90 with a DLE 35. Dummy me forgot to mark the cg before I took off the old engine. Anyone know what the cg should measure out at?
Forum: Gas Engines
02-22-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,854
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Walbro carb linkage hookup

Where did you find a source for the extended arm? The short standard arm just does not cut it. Awhile back I made one about an inch long out of brass but after a couple of months of flying it is...
Forum: IMAC
05-19-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,019
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Best 50cc plane for IMAC

All of the comments are about what you can buy, what about what you can build. I have started looking for IMAC capable 50cc planes that could be scratch built from plans but having little success. ...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-14-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 875
Posted By tiredflyer

126" Senior 60

Has anyone built a 126" wingspan Senior 60? I have plans for this plane but have several questions on the planes flying characteristics and building methods. The only information I have been able...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
07-09-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,428
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Lipo's in transmitters ? ? ?

Just putting a lipo in my TX. Would it be a good idea to limit the charge voltage to say 12.0 volts for the top end, then recharge when you get to about 11.1?
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-10-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,532
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 ...FINALLY OUT!

Barry in final preparation of your Mayhem 40 if you haven't already beefed it up you may want to take a look at the elevator joiner. While cleaning mine up at the field yesterday (after som very...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-20-2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,532
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 ...FINALLY OUT!

Barry
Your Mayhem will be done before you know it and I know you will enjoy the first flight. Took mine out for the second time yesterday and the changes were worth it. Get the CG about 4 3/4...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-19-2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,532
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 ...FINALLY OUT!

Barry are you any closer to flying your Mayhem? Today is looking good for the second time out on mine. I have made the changes I decided on after the first flights and am anxious to see how it does...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-08-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,532
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 ...FINALLY OUT!

Barry - finish the 40 up this week and ship it to me here in NC, supposed to be near 80 all weekend, then I could compare it to my Saito 91 powered version :)! I hope to have the changes I mentioned...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-05-2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,532
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 ...FINALLY OUT!

Barry - bottom line - the 40 Mayhem is going to be a keeper. After several flights today I know what changes I need to make. At a CG of 5" it really flys sweet buy is a real bear to land - does not...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-05-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,532
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 ...FINALLY OUT!

Barry with the .91 and everything in the standard locations it was very nose heavy. I wound up creating a hatch and battery box just in front of the aft servos. Trying to hold down weight I first...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-04-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,532
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 ...FINALLY OUT!

I completed mine today with weather permitting the maiden flight tomorrow. Only problems I really had were getting the CG where I wanted it (1/2 way into the 3D range at 5") and getting the cowl...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-27-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,532
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 ...FINALLY OUT!

Thaks for the comments Barry. I should have mine in the air in a week or so. Will let you know how the .91 works out.
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-26-2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,532
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 ...FINALLY OUT!

Has anyonw flown the 40 yet? I have been flying the 90 for over a year with a Saito 100 and have had nothing but praise for it. Picked up the 40 a couple of days ago and am in the process of...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-02-2004, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,528
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Saito 100 spray bar replacement

Thanks for the information guys, I will try to get time to replace the spray bar today and let you know how it went. As tight as the bar seems to be in there, I will probably have to heat the carb...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-01-2004, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,528
Posted By tiredflyer

Saito 100 spray bar replacement

Can anyone give me some information on the replacement of the spray bar on a Saito 100? I need to replace the spray bar and needle valve due to a mishap. I have the parts but cannot determine if...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
01-18-2004, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By tiredflyer

RE: Uproar 60 and Saito 100

I recently put a new Saito 100 on my old tried and true Uproar 60. I previously flew it with a Saito 91 which over the last 3 or 4 years I have just slap wore out the bearings. While the 90 is out...
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