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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-11-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,334
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

I use a 2013 Ford CMAX, and a trailer. I use the...

I use a 2013 Ford CMAX, and a trailer. I use the CMAX everyday for my 60 mile commute, and then can hook up to the trailer for going to contests. Best of both worlds, 40mpg when commuting, and...
Forum: Marketplace
12-09-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

Interested in your vanquish

do you think you could ship the plane to Virginia?
Richard
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
11-01-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,027
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

Bob Godfrey only had the Ultimate in two sizes...

Bob Godfrey only had the Ultimate in two sizes from what I can tell,

1. 30% with a 70' wingspan
2. 40% with a about a 90' wing.

Too big to be the one, as this model has a 56" span.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
11-01-2018, 05:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,027
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

skoda450 looks to me like an Airborne Models...

skoda450

looks to me like an Airborne Models 120 Ultimate, although it may be an early version that was in kit form. not sure from the covering and the fact that it has a 72 MHz radio antenna run...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-01-2018, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,355
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

skoda450 looks to me like an Airborne Models...

skoda450

looks to me like an Airborne Models 120 Ultimate, although it may be an early version that was in kit form. not sure from the covering and the fact that it has a 72 MHz radio antenna run...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-04-2016, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,561
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

LVRCS put on a great contest, my thanks to all of...

LVRCS put on a great contest, my thanks to all of the guys (and Gals) that supported this event by showing up and working hard to keep things running smoothly. I think the number of contestants was...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-06-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,632
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

SAB, I see now that historically pattern guys...

SAB, I see now that historically pattern guys that wanted more power in a plane that had a 2M wingspan, while flying glow fuel meant heaver and more complex engines (the YS 185-CDI Four-Stroke comes...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-05-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,632
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

Sheldon, Absolutely the Vanquish is the best...

Sheldon, Absolutely the Vanquish is the best solution for keeping the cost down, hopefully the AJ-Aircraft 2M (yet to be named) plane will be competitive with that price point. But I am not really...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-05-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,632
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

So the Essence is a 2M Plane made by BJ-Craft. ...

So the Essence is a 2M Plane made by BJ-Craft. At $2200.00 its not exactly cheap, and the cost to outfit the plane with new components from F3A-Unlimited WITHOUT the Transmitter and SHIPPING is...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-05-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,632
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

I understand people spending big bucks on high...

I understand people spending big bucks on high performance lower weight components, they want the plane to perform. What I don't understand is how a heavy plane gives the pattern flyer an advantage?...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-05-2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,632
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

Pattern Weight Limit Why?

Hey guys, I am wondering about the weight limit for AMA and NSRCA Pattern planes? I know that in the sportsman class, no one at a regional contest is going to weigh your plane and kick you out for...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
03-09-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,131
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

Ken, I am seeing the exact same problem with HK,...

Ken, I am seeing the exact same problem with HK, I ordered the exact batteries, to fly with my new pattern plane that I got recently (hehe) and now HK is saying

"I've confirmed that your order...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-24-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,255
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

I have the Extra 260 (60-90) size and I flew it...

I have the Extra 260 (60-90) size and I flew it on a two stroke .60 OS FX for years. It flew fine for sport flying, and had great flight characteristics, straight and precise. I recently...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-27-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 282,591
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Yak?

I guess I should invest in a "new" saito. the ole 1.20 ain't what she used to be I guess.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/75_75.gif
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-27-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 282,591
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Yak?

Updated report on my YAK.

I have been flying the plane with a Saito 120, The  Thunder Tiger .91 was not enough to really fly the plane with any authority, I was running a 15x8 APC vortex prop. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-14-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 282,591
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Yak?

I absolutly agree that a plane that has the power to get you out of a sticky situation is more fun and much safer as well. I did not mean to offend, I just have thrust...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-13-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 282,591
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Yak?

well yes, pulling out of a hover with some altitude would be the prudent thing to do http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/wink_smile.gif

Raydar, I might be a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-12-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 282,591
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Yak?

I took out the Saito 120 (it was having problems running right) and put in the TT.91 Four Stroke. Good power for sport flying, I had to add about 3 oz of lead to the front to get the balance right,...
Forum: Sport Flying
03-30-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 23,468
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Models yak 54 90 Maiden

I finally finished the YAK54 with the Saito 1.20 up front.With the battery strapped to the wing tube inside the hatch, the balance point was right at 5 inches from the leading edge of the wing at the...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-30-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,468
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: HB engines??

When I was a teenager (about 1986) I flew Q-500 races with my local club just for fun and bragging rights, nothing real competitive, Everyone in the stock .25 class could run OS .25fp's or the enya...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-22-2011, 01:42 AM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 282,591
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Yak?

OK i finally figured out the problem, i should have been more descriptive about my radio, I have the OLDER model 7CAP 1024 PCM, this makes a difference, theAilevator function is not present in my...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-21-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 282,591
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Yak?

thanks abunch guys for the assistance
I must have the second servo in the wrong channel, it says to use elevon you must use channel 1 & 2. So where do I plug in the Ailerons? if I am using channel 1...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-21-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: CAN SOMEONE ID THIS PLANE FOR ME?

looks to me like a graupner extra 300s Arf that was produced in the 90's, and sold by Hobby-lobby
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-21-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 282,591
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Yak?

got it , thanks for all the advice guys, I found the harness at advantage hobby, for $10 bucks, $12 shipping to Hawaii :-O

that solves the problem

THANKS!

R3D
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-21-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 282,591
Posted By R3d Ryd3r

RE: Seagull Yak?

thanks jssll00, I will try that, using Elevon would negate the use of the rudder servo, so I was not considering that, and using the top and the bottom halves of the servos would throw off the...
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