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Forum: Glow Engines
06-25-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By smosher9

RE: Engine cutoff - will kill on bench but not on final approach?

Loosen up the nut holding the carb down, put a quarter over the carb and push down
hard while tighening the nut.

Steve
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-01-2007, 06:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,490
Posted By smosher9

RE: Big Stik w/dihedral or without?

I just finished my Big Stik with a TH 75. I originally mounted the engine as it states in the manual 6" from the firewall and it was way nose heavy. I then moved the engine as far back as I could and...
Forum: Beginners
05-09-2007, 06:57 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,008
Posted By smosher9

RE: Crash Etiqutte for Dummies

I was the only one at the field and I had a crash last weekend where I mis judged the treeline.

After I went into the woods and picked up the pieces other members showed up and
asked what...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-29-2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 13,825
Posted By smosher9

RE: Do you get ridiculed for not building?

Some people like to build, some like to fly,

There's still just 24 hrs in a day

Steve
Forum: Beginners
03-23-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,681
Posted By smosher9

RE: Torque on Takeoff Causing Big Trouble!

All good suggestions, but I say start basic.

with the motor off check to make sure it tracks straight when you push it.

with the motor on as you start the takeoff roll you need to apply a...
Forum: Beginners
03-23-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,572
Posted By smosher9

RE: Remind me why do we fly glow planes, compare to electric planes,

I don't have any electric's but I do have both 4s and 2s and I like the screaming sound of the 2s as it whisses by

Steve
Forum: Sport Flying
02-27-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By smosher9

RE: arc ready 2 glides to long on landing

I Have the ready 2 and it would be called slippery and I have had the same effect going from the AEROBAT to the Ready. The Aerobat has a large wing and chord with alot of resistance, when you point...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-29-2006, 12:24 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,075
Posted By smosher9

RE: Why RTF /ARF Just Build!

I'm 51 and have only been in this hobby for 3 years. I work. I have kit built a slow poke and a 4*40
during the 3 years. It takes me a LONG time to built these and at the end of the day, I would...
Forum: Sport Flying
12-22-2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,748
Posted By smosher9

RE: What is your technique for taking off a taildragger plane?

I use full up when I'm taxing,

at the end of the runway its wot,

rudder has authority by the time I wanna correct the path


Steve
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-21-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,969
Posted By smosher9

RE: Post the online dealers you have good results with

here's some more I've had good experiences with

NE Sail www.nesail.com

RTL Fasteners www.rtlfasteners.com

Airborne Models www.airborne-models.com

MECOA www.mecoa.com
Forum: Glow Engines
12-20-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,286
Posted By smosher9

RE: Test Stand Throttle control

Hobbsy, You Da Man, I tried the elastic band stuff and didn't hold esp when it got wet with oil.


Good Stuff !!!!


Steve
Forum: Glow Engines
12-19-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,286
Posted By smosher9

Test Stand Throttle control

Hi, What do you folks use to control the throttle on your test stands, I haven't been very sucessful in
adapting anything to give me the control that I have using servo's.

There must be a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-05-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By smosher9

RE: Midwest Aerobat CG

Red, Thanks. I LOVE my Aerobat, nice flyer and tough too. The other ARF's I have are not built as study as the aerobat.

It can fly as fast or as slow as you like, landings are very easy

The...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-03-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By smosher9

Midwest Aerobat CG

HI Guys, I'm replacing my current engine with a TT-54FS. I lost my manual and
need the CG.

TIA

Steve
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-05-2006, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 489
Posted By smosher9

Modelfly Ready Aileron Repair

HI Did a rollover due to the gusty winds yesterday and one of the aileron's got bent and kinda soft.

My thoughts was to use a robart hinge and possibly a block of wood inside the aileron
to...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
08-24-2006, 07:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,756
Posted By smosher9

RE: Does CA works for everyone ?

I scrubbed with Alcohol and a scotch pad and used gorrilla Glue. I built several
spads and this was how I got into the hobby. Had lots a crashes while I learned how to fly and
never had a joint...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
08-24-2006, 07:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,756
Posted By smosher9

RE: Does CA works for everyone ?

I scrubbed with Alcohol and a scotch pad and used gorrilla Glue. I built several
spads and this was how I got into the hobby. Had lots a crashes while I learned how to fly and
never had a joint...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-17-2006, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,028
Posted By smosher9

RE: Airborne Models' Sky Raider Mach 2

I had one powered by a ST 45. Great Combo lots of power and flew very well.

Steve
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-21-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By smosher9

RE: Ready to maiden my Skyraider Mach II

Hi, I have a st 45 on mine with a 11x5 prop and it has plenty of power.

Set the throws esp the aileron per the instructions, until you get used to it.

The wire landing gear is too weak, I...
Forum: Beginners
03-09-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By smosher9

RE: four star 40 dual rates

I use 100% dr with 30% expo, fly's real nice and smooth.

Mine was a kit and I have a tt 46 pullin it around.

Steve
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2006, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,223
Posted By smosher9

slow poke wing tips

Hi, I'm building the slowpoke 40 and the wing tips seem real fragile. I'm thinking
of adding additional piece to give it a little more strength and I'd like to know
whether liteply or balsa would...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-22-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By smosher9

RE: 3D plane for Tower 75

HI RcPilet, Thanks for the info I went with the CMP Giles 202.

I ordered it AK-Model and it went for $ 100 including shipping.

Thanks

Steve
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-17-2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By smosher9

3D plane for Tower 75

Hi, I have a tower 75 and I'd like to know which 3D plane would be a good choice.

TIA

Steve
Forum: Beginners
11-30-2005, 08:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,516
Posted By smosher9

RE: GMS engines......Good? Bad?

I have 2 GMS's a 40 and 47. the idle mix is very touchy to set, differences in 1/16 of a turn can make a big difference. Set the high end 1st with a tach, then adjust the idle speed to @ 2300 rpm,...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-23-2005, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,906
Posted By smosher9

RE: Triton Charger and Sub C cells

RC Accessory had it right, I changed the charge rate to 1.5 amps and it terminates the charge and the both cells have over 3000 ma when I cycle them.

Thanks

Steve
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