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11-24-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,208
Posted By Jason Gross

250 grams? Really? That is retarded. I guarantee...

250 grams? Really? That is retarded. I guarantee that limit was settled on not because of the probability of an object of 250 grams falling from some height hurting someone. It was settled on because...
11-16-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,693
Posted By Jason Gross

Well, I skipped the paper bag phase since I came...

Well, I skipped the paper bag phase since I came into flying from racing rc cars so I knew the importance of having tools handy. I've caught my share of good natured ribbing at the field for bringing...
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-02-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,383
Posted By Jason Gross

I have seen John's Kadet fly in person on two...

I have seen John's Kadet fly in person on two different occasions and it is truly a unique experience to see it rolling down the strip accompanied to the sound of a turbine powering up. One thing...
07-01-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2,203
Views: 132,332
Posted By Jason Gross

Tom, I'm sorry if you thought that I was trying...

Tom, I'm sorry if you thought that I was trying to belittle anyone about their financial situation, that is NOT my intent and I apologize if I came across that way! I am lucky to have a big enough...
07-01-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,662
Posted By Jason Gross

I might recommend going with a two stroke engine...

I might recommend going with a two stroke engine simply because my two strokes seem to vibrate less that the equivalently powerful four strokes (but that may just be a trade of frequency for...
07-01-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2,203
Views: 132,332
Posted By Jason Gross

Where are all the new multi rotor pilots at? This...

Where are all the new multi rotor pilots at? This discussion is in the AMA forum so they should be able to find it easy enough if they cared. I would think that they would be here giving their input...
05-28-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,771
Posted By Jason Gross

13x6 is my go to prop for the 70ish sized four...

13x6 is my go to prop for the 70ish sized four strokes.
Forum: Beginners
04-20-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,516
Posted By Jason Gross

I don't remember the cg or anything but look at...

I don't remember the cg or anything but look at my avatar <------ that was an older senior telemaster I bought. It was built but never flown, and I drove a three hour round trip to get it. That...
Forum: Beginners
04-20-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By Jason Gross

J.Duncker is right, you can run without a load if...

J.Duncker is right, you can run without a load if you're careful with the throttle and don't overheat the engine. After I get them ready I love to run my old treasures on my test stand for no other...
Forum: Beginners
04-19-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,514
Posted By Jason Gross

The Spektrum stuff will work with any modern...

The Spektrum stuff will work with any modern servo. If it were me I'd grab some new servos in either Hitec, Futaba, or Savox (I haven't got any experience with Spektrum brand servos but I bet they...
Forum: Beginners
04-19-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By Jason Gross

If you are going to run the engine you need to...

If you are going to run the engine you need to have a load on it so that it can't exceed its redline rpm, at least if you plan to keep it in running condition. I went to look at some used rc stuff...
04-17-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By Jason Gross

That is awesome! I have a twinstar and I was...

That is awesome! I have a twinstar and I was thinking about putting it on floats also. It looks good as a highwinger! Put another engine on the nose and make it a SeaThree.
Forum: Beginners
04-17-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,881
Posted By Jason Gross

These days all the enthusiast mags seem to be...

These days all the enthusiast mags seem to be nothing but one long commercial. I bought a couple rc mags when I first got into flying but I gave up pretty quickly on them. Most if not all the...
Forum: Beginners
03-28-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By Jason Gross

Welcome back! If you don't have your heart set on...

Welcome back! If you don't have your heart set on anything in particular let me recommend the Sky Raider mkII from The World Models as a good second plane for when you start getting your thumbs back....
Forum: Sport Flying
03-25-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,011
Posted By Jason Gross

My secondhand GP .60 Big Stick is my beater. I...

My secondhand GP .60 Big Stick is my beater. I got it with a non running 20cc gasser on it and then started flying it with an old os .70fs. I couldn't believe that I had to hang a pound(!) of lead...
Forum: Sport Flying
03-25-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,315
Posted By Jason Gross

Fantastic job! Maybe you can put some kind of...

Fantastic job! Maybe you can put some kind of small canopy or a windscreen on it as the finishing touch? Either way it looks like a nice little ship!
03-18-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By Jason Gross

I recently put a Twinstar together and I just...

I recently put a Twinstar together and I just couldn't see it as a trike so I went ahead and converted it to conventional gear. You have to be a little more careful on the takeoff run, I think the...
02-19-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By Jason Gross

Kadet Senior spar webbing

Hello all. I'm building a Kadet Senior and I'm almost done but I have a quick question about the wing spar webbing. Sig has you put it on the front side of the main spar but seeing as I'm powering...
02-19-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,219
Posted By Jason Gross

I think you can use regular ca on epo but I'd...

I think you can use regular ca on epo but I'd test a drop in a hidden area first. Lot's of guys swear by Gorilla Glue for foamies (I'm one) so you might swing by home depot or tru-value and buy a...
Forum: Beginners
02-03-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,055
Posted By Jason Gross

Way ahead of you Top Gunn :D! I can't wait to get...

Way ahead of you Top Gunn :D! I can't wait to get mine in the air as it's my first build. I've been waffling between barn door or big strip ailerons. One of the flyers at our field has one with...
01-11-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 678
Posted By Jason Gross

The stud is most likely close enough to the right...

The stud is most likely close enough to the right length, it's probably just jammed as far into the spinner nut as it will go and the threads in a spinner are usually pretty deep. Remove it from the...
Forum: Beginners
12-31-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,668
Posted By Jason Gross

Nope. Hobbyzone Champ.

Nope. Hobbyzone Champ.
11-23-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,569
Posted By Jason Gross

I drove an almost four hour round trip to buy a...

I drove an almost four hour round trip to buy a real nice tiger 60 with a satio 91 on the nose. Got it programed into my radio and took it to the field Saturday morning only to shred it through some...
11-20-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,569
Posted By Jason Gross

One time in the excitement of trying out a new...

One time in the excitement of trying out a new plane I had just got I made the mistake of standing in line with the prop/spinner during start up and the plastic spinner came apart. I got hit right on...
11-15-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,531
Posted By Jason Gross

I finally had to send them an email to let them...

I finally had to send them an email to let them know that I was going to adapt an apprentice cowl to the sensei since I they couldn't make any replacement sensei cowls available. I was sent a free...
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