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Forum: Glow Engines
04-25-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Tank Position with Inverted Engine – need advice.

Okay, so I made a newbie error. Suction / exhaust lines were reversed. Fixed and she runs beautifully. Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-24-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Propwash in Pa

Tank Position with Inverted Engine – need advice.

I mounted a Magnum 90 4-stoke inverted in my Harrier. Ran it today for the first time. With plane inverted (engine right side up) ran great. When turned back over it choked and cut off. Did...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-25-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Anteres - Thermal or Slope

Thanks, based on current setup, static margin is 4.8. To go to 3, I will move CG back 1/8".

John
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-25-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Anteres - Thermal or Slope

Thanks, I am a 30+ year flyer. Soaring is new to me and a thing of beauty. Similar to my old glassed Dirty Birdi with gears up.

Can you post a link to the CG calculatr you were speaking of? ...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-24-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By Propwash in Pa

Anteres - Thermal or Slope

I have been having a little fun with a 100" Anteres. Highstart launches are about 250'. I have never been able to actual thermal this bird. Fun to fly, pretty fast, good in wind; flight times are...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-01-2008, 07:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,048
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Highstart - gaining additional heigth

The turn-a-round did not work well. For one thing, the rubber stays on the ground and looses much energy through drag / friction. It was also a big hassle to set up. For now, I am just talking a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-02-2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 877
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: BH Chipmonk .61 - Good????

Thanks much for the feedback. How does it fly in the wind?
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-29-2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 877
Posted By Propwash in Pa

BH Chipmonk .61 - Good????

I am seeking any experience with the BH Chipmonk sold by Hobby People. If purchased, I was planning on using a Magnum 91 4-stoke. Any experience with the plane; building or flying? Also, are...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-29-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,061
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Aerotow

Joedoe, wile watching the video, I thought wow, that looks alot like PA. Where do you fly?? I live outside of Downingtown and fly sailplanes at Daniel Boone Homestead in Elverson.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-28-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,061
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Aerotow

It is a full house bird. The fellow who was flying had not flown it in some time. It was real hard to see on the video but the sailplane was pulsing because he had a 10' bunge. Removing the bunge...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-28-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,061
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Aerotow

I will throw my 2 cents in. I agree with the Sr. Telemaster recommendation for up to 3 and even 4 meter planes. Used it last weekend on a 2.5 meter. Telemaster with flaps deployed has plenty of...
Forum: RC Jets
09-04-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,866
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Vampire

Got a great story for you about the Vampire. Our club (Chester County R/C) is located only a few mile from the airport located in Coatesville PA. One of our members is friend with a commercial...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-07-2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,048
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Highstart - gaining additional heigth

If you do the math, the turn-a-round does not cut the launch dimension in half but does reduce it. For example, if I want to launch to 400' and have a 100' of rubber that is stretched to 400'., the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-02-2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Securing the wings on your glider!

I have never had a problem with hooks and springs.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-30-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,048
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Highstart - gaining additional heigth

Thanks Ed. This past weekend, I launched the plane about 10 times. Stepped off roughly 3X rubber (300') and had a total of 225' of line. Although my field is very large, roughly 100 acers, I ran...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-27-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,363
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Stupid question... What is the difference between a glider and sailplane?

Based on your (good) definition, I must be, not just a good pilot, but a great glider pilot. Based on yesterday's flights, I could not catch an updraft if I were standing over a steam vent.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-27-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,048
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Highstart - gaining additional heigth

This sounds like a great idea. Do you have any pictures?
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-26-2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,470
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Thermal question

Dead calm??? Time to fly the Hog Bipe.

Just remember our moto - "our windsock is a chain"
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-26-2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,048
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Highstart - gaining additional heigth

I am flying a 100" (2.6 meter) Antares. All-up weight is slightly under 3 1/2 lbs. I will keep your comments in mind. If the twine actually hurts the performance, I will change back to mono.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-24-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,048
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Highstart - gaining additional heigth

Thanks folks. I actually changed out my line tonight with the hot pink mason's twine and measured. 100' rubber and 200' line. I cut a length of 100' that can be swiveled onto the end of the 200'. ...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-24-2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,048
Posted By Propwash in Pa

Highstart - gaining additional heigth

I currently use a highstart w/ 75’ of tubing plus about 150’ of line. Launches consistently are roughly 250’, go strait over the top, stretching the tubing and line, actually holding the plane...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-21-2007, 06:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Need CG for 100" Antares

Rich,
Can you describe what you did in a little more detail? Were the strips installed on the top of the wing, 25% back from leading edge? I am interested in leaning more about this type of...
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-20-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,338
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: VectorFlight Edge 540 Stall Issue

No problem. Once I worked through the bugs, she became a nice "point-n-go", semi-pattern plane. I think adding the washout (see above) and taking some weight out of the tail made a huge difference....
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-20-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,338
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: VectorFlight Edge 540 Stall Issue

Just check the instruction pages
CG is 4" +/-3/8" from behind the leading edge at the fuse sides.

Throws
Rudder - High-1 1/2" Low-3/4"
Ailerons - High-5/8" Low-3/8"
Elevator -...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-19-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By Propwash in Pa

RE: Need CG for 100" Antares

Thanks, I built this plane about 10 years ago and could not find the plans. Did you ever fly one?
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