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Forum: Beginners
03-23-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,366
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Which 4 stroke engine do you recommend?

While the debate on power system is over, thought I'd chime in for others that may read this thread.

I have several O.S. and several Magnum four-strokes, and love them both. My Magnums have run...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-05-2004, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Tank height/air draw

New update 10-5-04:

Discovered a troublesome Needle Valve allowing air at WOT.
Swapped it out and she runs sweetly.
Two flights today running out 13-minute clocks.
Seemed to lean out a...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-29-2004, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Tank height/air draw

Updat:

After spending FOUR HOURS one day fine-tuning the lo vs. hi jets, I got it to idle smoothly, transition smoothly, and run well at WOT.
Flew it about 8 flights since then, including...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-17-2004, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Tank height/air draw

Thanks guys, for info and insight.

I'm not sure I can get the tank height ideally suited, although I can lower the engine mount, or try the 90 degree mounting position.

I did not fly the...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-16-2004, 07:30 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 67,481
Posted By Birdman3

RE: things we say when we crash

My co-pilot crashed his racer on takeoff Sunday.

Rolled left and kept rolling 'til she nosed-down into the pines.

I simply looked at him (in front of a small crowd of family spectators) and...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-16-2004, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Tank height/air draw

Thanks for the pointers, Dar.

As mentioned above, she ran out the whole tank of fuel, even though the TOP of the tank is about 1/2" BELOW the jet.
The high speed valve appears to be open more...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-14-2004, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Tank height/air draw

Thanks for the pointers, guyz.
I opened up the nose belly yesterday and cut out as much of the former as I could, and reconfigured for a Du-Bro 10 oz. tank isolated on all sides by foam. Ended up...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-08-2004, 07:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Tank height/air draw

Thanks Race. I'm willing to try anything!
Forum: Glow Engines
09-07-2004, 10:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By Birdman3

Tank height/air draw

Hope some of you engine junkies will have some quick answers for me.

I bought a GMS .47 (remote needle) and broke it in last week. Ran pretty good for a day, though quite rich at low/idle, and...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-21-2004, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By Birdman3

RE: 4 stroke fuel vs. 2 stroke

Thanks for the feedback, folx. I have a clearer understanding of the issue now, and can use the fuel with confidence.

Birdman
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
08-20-2004, 11:55 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 67,481
Posted By Birdman3

RE: things we say when we crash

"Balsa is magnetic to pines, the woods are related."
-------------------------------------------------------------
My partner in crime, Lightman, was making his final, it's over a patch of 8 foot...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
08-20-2004, 11:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,088
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Mid-Air Stories

Just experienced my first mid-air two weeks ago.
I fly out back behind the barn with my son-in-law, Lightman. He's flying a Tower Kaos with a Tower .46.
I was flying my rebuilt Hobbico Superstar...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-20-2004, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By Birdman3

RE: 4 stroke fuel vs. 2 stroke

carrell:

Thanks for your reply. I've been reading the long FAQ on fuel Q&A in the Engines & Fuels Forum (should probably have looked there first).
A guy at an LHS told me this fuel would be...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-20-2004, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By Birdman3

4 stroke fuel vs. 2 stroke

I inadvertently grabbed a jug of "4 cycle blend" fuel.
It's Byron 10% Nitro w/16% castor/synthetic oil blend. The top of the label reads "4 cycle blend".
What's the difference?
Can I run this...
Forum: User Product Reviews
08-16-2004, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Hangitme Hobbies / NoBS Batteries- A Pleasure to deal with

NiCad:

Thanks for the info!
What I do know about NiCads (largely applies to NiMH, too) with certainty is that recharging a batt that's not fully discharged can develop a "cell memory", ...
Forum: User Product Reviews
08-08-2004, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Hangitme Hobbies / NoBS Batteries- A Pleasure to deal with

Can you elaborate as to how the battery was over-charged?
Does this mean that leaving a stock battery on a stock wall-wart charger can damage the battery if I exceed the nominal 8-10 hours charge...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
08-02-2004, 09:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,834
Posted By Birdman3

RE: In a tree!

A quick (but sad) follow-up to the Phoenix's story.

I was so glad to get that plane back (I'm emotianally attached to it, it was my first) that I sat her on the bench and told her I'd rebuild...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
07-27-2004, 07:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,834
Posted By Birdman3

RE: In a tree!

I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't just do it yesterday!
You may not believe it either!

I got my plane stuck about 40' up a poplar tree, left it overnight, and it started raining the next...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-16-2004, 10:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,171
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Who fly,s at home?

My co-pilot and I (he's my son-in-law) trained ourselves and fly exclusively from my backyard runways. They're grass, of course.

Runway 1 is about 12' wide and 150' long. It's almost level (ish)...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-16-2004, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,181
Posted By Birdman3

RE: 40 sized bipe?

Dymond RC is offering a 40 size (50" or 54" span) Tiger Moth ARF for $149. (rc-dymond.com)

Kyosho also makes a Tiger Moth.

For an oversized engine, I would think a Pitts or Staggerwing...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-16-2004, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Concerning servo control horns

Other uses for all those included control horns:

On a piece of fishing line, makes a great cat toy.

With a treble hook, makes a good sunfish lure.

Just the right size for a shim to...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-16-2004, 09:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,859
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Lets have some fun here!

I like the ones, like some examples here, that just give you no idea what the thread's about.
Like
"What is this?"

Don't you wonder if they're asking about their computer?

...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-16-2004, 09:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,239
Posted By Birdman3

RE: What to do when it's too windy to fly?

Wow, you guys/gals are idiots!
I love it!
I honestly thought I'd be the only idiot bush pilot to say "Wind? What d'ya mean?".
Like the Texan, we learned to fly in 10-15 mph average winds!
I...
Forum: User Product Reviews
07-16-2004, 09:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 688
Posted By Birdman3

Good warranty service from Tower

I recently purchased a Tower Voyager (40 size low-wing ARF- $99.00)
After my co-pilot and I built it and flew 2 test flights, on the third flight the rear wing seat fell off. This, of course, took...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-02-2004, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,791
Posted By Birdman3

RE: Allow me to introduce myself

Holy Smokes!
Er..Holy Smokey! You guys shure remember yer CB slang! Skipland, Skipland,Skipland..You got the TOPHAT base here, any copy, come on back.
I definitely identify with the instant...
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