Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
08-07-2005 | 06:05 AM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
What a fantastic idea...there are many of us on somewhat fixed incomes that cringe when we look at the catalogs....I am looking at getting back into the hobby after being out for over 20 years....does anyone have a copy of one of the flight simulators that they could donate or sell to me at a reasonable price. The prices for the new ones are way too steep for my income...I assure you that I am not an ebay seller and will keep the spirit of this thread going.
08-07-2005 | 07:40 AM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
FMS is a free D/L http://n.ethz.ch/student/mmoeller/fms/index_e.html
All you need is your transmitter and an interface cable that goes from your buddy box port to a serial or parellel port on the computer.
The cables are available on EBay for about $12 - $15 or you can make your own if you are handy. The FMS site has schematics for various setups.
This is a decent simulator, especially for the money.
Hope this helps.
All you need is your transmitter and an interface cable that goes from your buddy box port to a serial or parellel port on the computer.
The cables are available on EBay for about $12 - $15 or you can make your own if you are handy. The FMS site has schematics for various setups.
This is a decent simulator, especially for the money.
Hope this helps.
08-07-2005 | 10:24 PM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
Well, Only had a few inquiries about the twist, but when I ask for background info on the people, they don't email me back! Makes you wonder if they really need help or just want a free plane huh? Anyways, I've got one interested person close here to michigan/Indiana border, so we'll see how he does.
Thanks Ken for the stickers!!!!
Awesome job, really. I put the instructor sticker on my field box and on the Club trainer, and the Pay it Forward on the field box and my van. I'll be bringing the issue up with my club this week at our meeting, and we'll probablly gather up some stuff to send you guys next week. With all our members, there are a few generous guys, so there might be a truckload, or maybe just an armfull, but we'll have something for you. Anyways, If you have any flyers or adds about it yet, e'mail me some to take with and to post at the local Hobby shops.
Here's a taste of my new Ultra RC yak 54! Its a .40 size YAK!!!
Thanks Ken for the stickers!!!!
Awesome job, really. I put the instructor sticker on my field box and on the Club trainer, and the Pay it Forward on the field box and my van. I'll be bringing the issue up with my club this week at our meeting, and we'll probablly gather up some stuff to send you guys next week. With all our members, there are a few generous guys, so there might be a truckload, or maybe just an armfull, but we'll have something for you. Anyways, If you have any flyers or adds about it yet, e'mail me some to take with and to post at the local Hobby shops.
Here's a taste of my new Ultra RC yak 54! Its a .40 size YAK!!!
08-08-2005 | 05:56 AM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
Thanks for the info...the only problem being that FMS will not use my transmitter on my
system because I am using Windows XP as the operating system.....anyway, I will keep
looking.
Thanks again
system because I am using Windows XP as the operating system.....anyway, I will keep
looking.
Thanks again
08-11-2005 | 07:04 AM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
ORIGINAL: j_oly1999
Well, Only had a few inquiries about the twist, but when I ask for background info on the people, they don't email me back! Makes you wonder if they really need help or just want a free plane huh? Anyways, I've got one interested person close here to michigan/Indiana border, so we'll see how he does.
Thanks Ken for the stickers!!!!
Awesome job, really. I put the instructor sticker on my field box and on the Club trainer, and the Pay it Forward on the field box and my van. I'll be bringing the issue up with my club this week at our meeting, and we'll probablly gather up some stuff to send you guys next week. With all our members, there are a few generous guys, so there might be a truckload, or maybe just an armfull, but we'll have something for you. Anyways, If you have any flyers or adds about it yet, e'mail me some to take with and to post at the local Hobby shops.
Here's a taste of my new Ultra RC yak 54! Its a .40 size YAK!!!
Well, Only had a few inquiries about the twist, but when I ask for background info on the people, they don't email me back! Makes you wonder if they really need help or just want a free plane huh? Anyways, I've got one interested person close here to michigan/Indiana border, so we'll see how he does.
Thanks Ken for the stickers!!!!
Awesome job, really. I put the instructor sticker on my field box and on the Club trainer, and the Pay it Forward on the field box and my van. I'll be bringing the issue up with my club this week at our meeting, and we'll probablly gather up some stuff to send you guys next week. With all our members, there are a few generous guys, so there might be a truckload, or maybe just an armfull, but we'll have something for you. Anyways, If you have any flyers or adds about it yet, e'mail me some to take with and to post at the local Hobby shops.
Here's a taste of my new Ultra RC yak 54! Its a .40 size YAK!!!
For those people that donate anything using this thread, PIF supplies you with a set of vinyl stickers that include the PIF logo, a set of Pilot Names and one set of engine stickers.
08-12-2005 | 03:02 AM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
same here....I've done given away some stuff....and I will try to go get his Twist ASAP.....just have to get mother in law out of house first........don't ask why *sigh*
08-12-2005 | 07:05 PM
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From: va beach,
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i don't have anything to give right now.i built a lt60 trainer for my daughter she has learned to fly on it and no crashes YET,when she tires of it i was gonna donate it to someone in our club if they have a need or on here if no one at my club wants it.i will make this offer now until then.if someone has a kit they want to donate i will build it and then offer it here,nothing too big because of shipping problems.i enjoy building as much as flying and have been building for quite a long time.i am disabled and have problems with my knees that restricts me from flying more than i want to so i build a lot.this might sound retarded but it is my offer.i think this pay it forward is a wonderful thing for people wanting to get into this sport i commend everyone here that had anything to do in getting this started...happy flying
08-12-2005 | 08:22 PM
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From: chatsworth,
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
how could this possibly sound retarded? this is a wonderful offer. no amount of equipment oferings will fly without a plane to put them in you know...
08-12-2005 | 09:15 PM
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Wow folks!
I've been lurking about for quite some time and am amazed at the generosity shown by fellow RC enthusiasts. I'm just getting back into the hobby after a 22 year break. I'm glad to see the same helpful spirit is in the hobby.
Greg S
I've been lurking about for quite some time and am amazed at the generosity shown by fellow RC enthusiasts. I'm just getting back into the hobby after a 22 year break. I'm glad to see the same helpful spirit is in the hobby.
Greg S
08-19-2005 | 07:19 PM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
About a month ago there was a decision site wise that there were too many sticky threads, and a majority of threads that were sticky were undone. Both Bubbagates and I have asked Marc (RCAdmin) to repost PIF as a sticky. For now he would like to leave it unstuck. A PM to RCAdmin requesting it to be put back on sticky status might help it happen, but I can't make any promises
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08-19-2005 | 11:14 PM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
I still have that Magic-3D airframe available if anyone wants it in the San Diego area- Bubba and I talked about shipping it but it is pretty beat-up, so I am not sure it is worth it---
I will throw a few servos in also, and I think I still have that Fox-50 that runs pretty good.... All in all a good 2nd airplane for someone-
If you know someone who needs or wants it in the SD area lemme know!
Thanks again to Bubba for Paying It Forward so many times over!
James
I will throw a few servos in also, and I think I still have that Fox-50 that runs pretty good.... All in all a good 2nd airplane for someone-
If you know someone who needs or wants it in the SD area lemme know!
Thanks again to Bubba for Paying It Forward so many times over!
James
08-20-2005 | 10:35 PM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
dus10lee,
It's not just this thread. This decision was made site wide. In a lot of the forums there were so many stickies that it got difficult to see the actual posts, many were all the way down at the bottom of the first page. For now the decisions about which threads can be made sticky rests in the hands of the senior administration of RCU. I encourage you to PM them and let them know that you think this thread should be sticky, and why you think that.
Let me know if you have more questions about this.
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It's not just this thread. This decision was made site wide. In a lot of the forums there were so many stickies that it got difficult to see the actual posts, many were all the way down at the bottom of the first page. For now the decisions about which threads can be made sticky rests in the hands of the senior administration of RCU. I encourage you to PM them and let them know that you think this thread should be sticky, and why you think that.
Let me know if you have more questions about this.
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08-25-2005 | 11:18 PM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
Hello everyone,
I owe you all an update on my Civil Air Patrol RC project. A few months ago our squadron received a H9 Alpha .60 trainer. Our local hobby helped us out with a radio and engine. Bubbagates sent us a G2 flight simulator and controler. Thus far we have had several cadets interested. I've been holding weekly training sessions with the cadets (weather permitting). The Alpha .60 has been an excellent training platform. Thanks for all your help. I've attached a couple of pictures from today's flight lessons.
-Matt
I owe you all an update on my Civil Air Patrol RC project. A few months ago our squadron received a H9 Alpha .60 trainer. Our local hobby helped us out with a radio and engine. Bubbagates sent us a G2 flight simulator and controler. Thus far we have had several cadets interested. I've been holding weekly training sessions with the cadets (weather permitting). The Alpha .60 has been an excellent training platform. Thanks for all your help. I've attached a couple of pictures from today's flight lessons.
-Matt
08-27-2005 | 01:16 AM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
Hey Clam.....to make a really loooooooooong story short.....this has been the summer of a thousand errands and/or operations on me. I'm pushing through with my divorce but with your soon to be ex about 3000 mi. away.....it's rough....and I wasn't wealthy in the first place! *LOL* Then I had my right ankle surgically reconstructed and my nose broken and fixed properly for the first time in 25 years so I can breathe well. And now, in September, I'll get treated for my sleep apnea and go back to college to get my degree in computer network security. So I've been a busy little boy off of here.....ya' think? *LOL* And oh yeah.....I flew my rebuilt trainer (Eaglet 50) exactly once in all this time because I've had no time! *G* When school starts that'll change I think.......I hope
08-27-2005 | 04:26 AM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
Everyone,
I certainly don't know what to do now. I got suckered on a couple of purchases on Ebay, now I'm in need of help to get my sons and I flying. Devon and Marc are both 12 (yep twins ) We've been to the local flying field a few times this summer and they're as itching to get into this as I am. Long story short, i picked up an engine off ebay that was junk. At the same time, I found a 4 channel TX that is in decent shape, but the local club will not train us with it. It's Gold stickered, but no buddy box capability. All I've managed to get hold of that works is my old starter motor, some building supplies and a lot of junk. If anybody has a transmitter or some servos, or even an old trainer, I'd be ever greatful.
Greg S
I certainly don't know what to do now. I got suckered on a couple of purchases on Ebay, now I'm in need of help to get my sons and I flying. Devon and Marc are both 12 (yep twins
) We've been to the local flying field a few times this summer and they're as itching to get into this as I am. Long story short, i picked up an engine off ebay that was junk. At the same time, I found a 4 channel TX that is in decent shape, but the local club will not train us with it. It's Gold stickered, but no buddy box capability. All I've managed to get hold of that works is my old starter motor, some building supplies and a lot of junk. If anybody has a transmitter or some servos, or even an old trainer, I'd be ever greatful.Greg S
08-27-2005 | 10:44 AM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
what do you mean the engine is junk? is it broken, does it not run, or does it just look like junk? di the guy have a good rating?
sorry about that...
-Clam
sorry about that...
-Clam
08-27-2005 | 01:03 PM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
The piston is frozen up tighter than a drum and upon tear down to clean it, I noticed gouges in the cylinder wall and cylinder. It looks like a screwdriver was inserted to try and pry the piston free. The person I bought it from had a low feedback score, but all good. I asked questions, got pics, etc., but still wound up not getting exactly what I was lead to believe I would.
As far as not getting exactly what you expect, it happens. I'm a little peeved at the person for doing it, but lesson learned.
Greg S
As far as not getting exactly what you expect, it happens. I'm a little peeved at the person for doing it, but lesson learned.
Greg S
08-27-2005 | 01:58 PM
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From: chatsworth,
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
engines are one of the things i will not BUY used. my rule of thumb is, if it has parts that wear, or performance will degrade with use, buy it new. that includes airframes, motors, engines, batteries, etc. obviously donated equipment such as the engine donated to me is a different story becuase if it fail due to improper break in or use, i am not out any money. plus i trust the people on RCU, whereas places like ebay could be anyone...
08-27-2005 | 02:12 PM
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Kincrash
I may be able to help. RCKen and I handle allot of the stuff in here that gets doanted and currently Ken had a bunch of items he picked up so once he's feeling a little better. I'll get in touch with him and see what we got that might help ya out. Please be patient, we have both been very busy.
To the guys I said I was getting the logos too, I have not forgot, I just haven't been able to get to the PO yet...they will come [:@]
I may be able to help. RCKen and I handle allot of the stuff in here that gets doanted and currently Ken had a bunch of items he picked up so once he's feeling a little better. I'll get in touch with him and see what we got that might help ya out. Please be patient, we have both been very busy.
To the guys I said I was getting the logos too, I have not forgot, I just haven't been able to get to the PO yet...they will come [:@]
08-27-2005 | 04:53 PM
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RE: Pay it forward (Was freebie and fee engine)
Pay it forward, eh?
A seriously long shot in the dark, but does anyone need a 1972 AMC Javelin SST dash? It's off the Pierre Cardin edition (only 2,000 made). It's flawless, but a tad bit dirty. I got the most of the crud off of it with some Armor-All, but it needs a bit more in-detail cleaning.
Pic attached
If anyone has a 4ch Tx & Rx kicking around not being used, I'd really appreciate one... If not, the dash is a freebie, if you can answer me this:
1. What is the shortest full sentence in the english language?
2. What goes up, but never comes back down?
3. Name three actors that played James Bond.
4. What did the original Mountain Dew bottle art depict?
Please answer in the form of a PM.
Have fun!
- Camel.
A seriously long shot in the dark, but does anyone need a 1972 AMC Javelin SST dash? It's off the Pierre Cardin edition (only 2,000 made). It's flawless, but a tad bit dirty. I got the most of the crud off of it with some Armor-All, but it needs a bit more in-detail cleaning.
Pic attached
If anyone has a 4ch Tx & Rx kicking around not being used, I'd really appreciate one... If not, the dash is a freebie, if you can answer me this:
1. What is the shortest full sentence in the english language?
2. What goes up, but never comes back down?
3. Name three actors that played James Bond.
4. What did the original Mountain Dew bottle art depict?
Please answer in the form of a PM.
Have fun!
- Camel.
