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Forum: Beginners
Today, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 104
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I don't really know enough about Spektrum to give...

I don't really know enough about Spektrum to give you an honest answer. I know, when the Spektrum 2.4GHz first came out, there was serious issues with them when used in a marine environment. Several...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
Today, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,399
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Not sure if you noticed, you responded to a post...

Not sure if you noticed, you responded to a post from 19 years ago.
Forum: Beginners
Today, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 104
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Let's see if I can throw some light onto all of...

Let's see if I can throw some light onto all of this

Not sure about Airtronics but Futaba is alive and well. You can get information on them at https://futabausa.com/



Tower is still around...
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-01-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 306
Posted By Hydro Junkie

In a word, NO to all of the above. Riggers only...

In a word, NO to all of the above. Riggers only turn to the right while at speed. That is due to the fact that the prop is only half in the water so it will act like a paddle wheel, pushing the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-19-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Believe me, I know all about the inspections...

Believe me, I know all about the inspections required. I used to be one of the people that worked on the required "D" checks on UPS 727 freighters. After seeing the news report on the hatch blowing...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-19-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

The problem with everything "SUPPOSEDLY" going on...

The problem with everything "SUPPOSEDLY" going on with the 737 are, with the exception of the stabilizer system, all structural. What if the issue isn't with Boeing? Boeing actually contracts the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-19-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Probably not since they are going over Boeing...

Probably not since they are going over Boeing with a fine toothed comb
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-15-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I knew I saw someone "yoyo" and knew the reason...

I knew I saw someone "yoyo" and knew the reason was to gain speed. Some of that was like watching the first turn in the final heat at one of my boat races where six boats all hit the turn at once
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-15-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Would have loved to see that more zoomed in so we...

Would have loved to see that more zoomed in so we could see what kind of planes were being flown better. My compliments to the pilots. With that many planes flying that fast as such a close course,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-01-2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Gee, what happened? This thread went quiet after...

Gee, what happened? This thread went quiet after my last post, did I do or say something wrong or bad?
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-27-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Where the plane stopped is really dependent on...

Where the plane stopped is really dependent on which arrester cable the hook caught since the first wire is about 200 feet from the rear of the flight deck with the last being about 350 feet. When...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-26-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Forward momentum, the plane had just landed. The...

Forward momentum, the plane had just landed. The plane was stopped by the arrester gear, the Sidewinder was jarred loose when the plane was stopped. This isn't rocket science.
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-26-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

It was either a launch rail issue or the...

It was either a launch rail issue or the Sidewinder wasn't secured on the rail correctly by the ordinance crewmen that loaded it. Had the pilot actually fired it, it would have had a visibly burning...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-25-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Not the first time a Sidewinder went off the rail...

Not the first time a Sidewinder went off the rail ;)
Forum: Beginners
02-23-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 185
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Just wanted to make sure this is the one you...

Just wanted to make sure this is the one you have:
https://sullivanproducts.com/product/onboard-glow-plug-drive-twin-e/
I know the web site says it's out of stock BUT they do have a tech department...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-21-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

That's not a B-17. It's actually either a B-29...

That's not a B-17. It's actually either a B-29 or an upgraded one, being a B-50.
Forum: Beginners
02-20-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By Hydro Junkie

The 48" is the Jr, the 57.5" is the MK II. I have...

The 48" is the Jr, the 57.5" is the MK II. I have a pair of the 48" under construction, when I get the chance to work on them. One is getting an extended 54" wing with no dihedral and three bay wide...
Forum: Beginners
02-18-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By Hydro Junkie

If your plan is like my Kadet Jr, it actually...

If your plan is like my Kadet Jr, it actually shows a wing rib shape that you can use to make the appropriate ribs from. Since the wing is straight, without any tapering, all the ribs are the same...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-15-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Yup, this place has been dead for quite a while.

Yup, this place has been dead for quite a while.
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-13-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 867
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I've never seen anything that claimed to be...

I've never seen anything that claimed to be waterproof to actually be waterproof. If water's involved, it will get in.
With that said, many use Dean's Bullet connectors and set them up so that they...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
01-31-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 683
Posted By Hydro Junkie

For that short of boat, I personally would be...

For that short of boat, I personally would be looking at a mid-sized nitro engine instead. You would probably get more speed out of it due to a faster prop speed on a smaller prop and less weight...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-09-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,429
Posted By Hydro Junkie

And, once again, I get held up by other things. ...

And, once again, I get held up by other things. Ended up in the hospital over Christmas and am now on very limited activity. I did find a box sitting on my front porch with fiberglass boat parts...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-08-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

And, just like last Monday and almost every other...

And, just like last Monday and almost every other game this season, the Washington Huskies are an underdog, this time to Michigan. Just like last Monday, I'm rooting for the Huskies with a big GO...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-05-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By Hydro Junkie

That was impressive. Boat appears to handle well...

That was impressive. Boat appears to handle well and is very quick.
My issue is with you standing in the water while running the boat. I've seen people get injured by standing in the water and...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-01-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 158,028
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Just a quick Happy New Year as I wait for the...

Just a quick Happy New Year as I wait for the Rose Bowl to start. I'm really looking forward to seeing the Sugar Bowl, gotta root for the home town UW Huskies
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