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Forum: Glow Engines
01-24-2005, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,172
Posted By Rio

Needle valve setting-Saito 180

I've been away from the hobby for a while now and I'm trying to tune my Saito 180. It starts up fine but dies when I give it full throttle (highest tach reading is about 700rpm). Is this typically...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-20-2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 750
Posted By Rio

NSP Victory C

I just ordered an NSP Victory C sailplane and I was wondering if anyone has any comments, tips or suggestions pertaining to assemblying or flying this model. Any info is appreciated.
Thanks
Andre
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-16-2005, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,850
Posted By Rio

RE: art hobby's thermic 2.5m flies!!!

4shizzle,
I'm thinking about getting a thermic 2.5 and would like to know if you are hand launching the plane or using a winch or high-start? Does it come with a tow-hook?
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-16-2005, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 656
Posted By Rio

Next plane-opinions needed please

I've flown the Hylander EPP foam glider and would like to transition to a better thermaling/soaring plane with ailerans without breaking the bank. Can anyone suggest some good flying planes that are...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-07-2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,544
Posted By Rio

RE: Diablo Valley Soaring Society still around??

RC Fanatic...I'd e-mail you at home but your e-mail address is hidden.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-07-2005, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,544
Posted By Rio

Diablo Valley Soaring Society still around??

Does anyone know if the Diablo Valley Soaring Society (DVSS) in Pleasanton, CA is still in existence? If so, where do they fly?
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-07-2005, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,341
Posted By Rio

Best hobby shop in SF Bay Area for sailplanes

Can you guys recommend some good hobby shops in the SF BAy Area that has good customer service when it comes to gliders and sailplanes. It would be nice to find a shop that really knows something...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-06-2005, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,831
Posted By Rio

RE: Does a RTF beginner slope soarer exist?

Thanks for the replies. I'd like to find a RTF slope soarer with either a flat wing or symmetrical wing cross-section but definately with a flat overall wing..i.e no polyhedral.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-06-2005, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,831
Posted By Rio

Does a RTF beginner slope soarer exist?

Does anyone know of an almost ready to fly foam slope soarer that's worth the money? I have minimal building time right now but I'd like to do some flying..
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-03-2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,034
Posted By Rio

Bob Martin "Katie II" glider

Anyone know where I can still buy the Katie II glider made by Bob Martin Models or an equivalent flying plane? I had one about 10 years ago and I'd like to find another kit if possible.
Thanks
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-02-2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 498
Posted By Rio

What kind of connector is this??

I'd like to standardize all my battery pack/charger leads (for my electric planes) with the connectors shown in the photo. Can anyone ID these and tell me where I can buy them. Hopefully they are...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-02-2005, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By Rio

Posting pictures

I'm probably in the wrong forum but could someone please give me instructions (or direct me to them) for posting photos in this forum?
Thanks
Andre
Forum: Glow Engines
12-30-2004, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 821
Posted By Rio

RPM range for Saito 180 w/ 18x6 prop

Anyone know what a safe RPM range (on the ground) is for a broken-in Saito 180 spinning a 18 x 6 prop?? I can't seem to find this info in the engine's owner's manual.
Thanks
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-30-2004, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
Posted By Rio

RE: Skimmer CG needed

Thanks Flyredplanes!
The Skimmer 400 does fly well but make sure you fly this plane in low wind conditions or else you'll be fighting to keep the plane in the sky and in one piece. I tried flying...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
12-29-2004, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Rio

RE: Flash 5 Owner's Manual needed

Thank you very much CrashMaster!
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-29-2004, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
Posted By Rio

Skimmer CG needed

Does anyone know the CG location on a Hobby Lobby Skimmer 400 (that's the small version of the Skimmer)?
Thanks
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
12-29-2004, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Rio

Flash 5 Owner's Manual needed

I have a Flash 5 radio and I am in need of an owner's manual. Is there any way I could buy a replacement or have one e-mailed to me?
Thanks
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2004, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 451
Posted By Rio

Removing hanger rash

Is there a way to get rid of some of the small bumps and bruises from balsa after it's been covered? I read a few years back in a post that someone would apply a cold source and then they'd use a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 587
Posted By Rio

Sig Extra 300xs acceptable weight range

My Sig Extra 300xs will weigh close to 14lbs when I'm done balancing it. I'm using a Saito 180 w/18x6 prop, 2 4-cell 1100mAh nicads with everything else stock. Has anyone used this set-up and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2004, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By Rio

RE: Balancing my Sig Extra 300Xs

Thank you guys for your help. I went out and bought a GP balancer today. As always, I learn something new every time I post a message.
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-27-2004, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By Rio

Balancing my Sig Extra 300Xs

I'm at the point of balancing my Sig Extra 300xs 1/4 scale (upside down) and have a question. The instructions specify the CG by telling me to measure 4.34" back from the leading edge of the wing...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-27-2004, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,969
Posted By Rio

Decals for 1/4 scale

Does anyone know of a good site to order decals for a 1/4 scale model? I'm looking to finish up my Extra and would like to trim it out with some country flags.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-26-2004, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 947
Posted By Rio

Anabat question

I'd like to transition from large scale aerobatic glow planes to slope soaring and I was thinking about putting together an Anabat since they are so rugged and I'm sure I will be bouncing it off the...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
12-26-2004, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By Rio

Learning aerobatics on a simulator

I'd like to learn basic aerobatics and I'd like to understand which sim would be the best choice. I have the original Realflight without the aerobatic trainer function. Is it recommended to use the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-25-2004, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 573
Posted By Rio

Nicad charging

Is there any problem charging either my 1100mAh or 2000mAh 4-cell Nicad packs with my Futaba A/C charger (4.8v, 50mAh)? Would it be smarter to slow-charge them at 1 amp using my Astro Flight digital...
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