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Forum: Crash & Rebuild
11-22-2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Demise of a Tiger... (Chapter 2) - Another one bites the dust!!

Tom,

I think I was there while you were flying yesterday and left before the crash. Sorry to hear about it. It was a good looking Tiger! Press on!

-SLFlt (LCAA Member)
AMA 833515
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
11-22-2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,774
Posted By SLFlt

Hangar 9 Aresti Crash - Bad Transmitter?

These pictures show before and after pictures of a Hangar 9 Aresti I had on loan from a friend. A system "glitch" caused a left hard-over about 10 feet above the ground during takeoff. I got the...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
11-24-2006, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,134
Posted By SLFlt

Plane versus tree

A friend and fellow club member crashed his .60 sized Ultra Stick today in the tree. We had some fun getting it out of the tree. The engine and electonics were good. No word if he is going to...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
10-21-2006, 09:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,702
Posted By SLFlt

RE: are good jobs out there for commercial pilots?

John68,

Take heart. When you are at the start, it can look like a long road. There are good jobs out there for good people. Your reputation will precede you. It will be lean times at the start...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
10-12-2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,321
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Spin to "Bag o Balsa"

3D,

I purchased the Hangar 9 Ultra Stick (.40 size). I have flown many Hangar 9 products as well as the .60 size stick. They make a well built airplane with well-written plans. I have the wing...
Forum: Beginners
09-28-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Rossi Exhaust Issue

I had a Rossi .45 with a tuned pipe. I was concerned about exceeding the noise regulations (my club is in a nature preserve). I purchased an OS style muffler which had a pressure port. Of course you...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-27-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,321
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Spin to "Bag o Balsa"

hrrcflyer,

Naaaah. Don't want to fix it. It's an opportunity, not a loss! (New airplane!).

-SLFLt
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-27-2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,321
Posted By SLFlt

Spin to "Bag o Balsa"

Attached is the result of me trying to do flat spins. Once in a steady state spin I was adding power and neutralizing aileron. Anyway, I got too close to the ground and was unable to recover. The...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-22-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By SLFlt

RE: New Scheme for the H9 T-34 Mentor

TLH<

You might have seen me! I have over 1500 hours in T-34s! A great plane, very forgiving. I want the RC version so I can re-live the "Glory Days!". Cheers...

-SLFlt
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-21-2006, 05:17 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 61,340
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Prop Bitten

I have a hole in the insulation of my garage door from a similar experience with a Li-Po Brushless system on a Formossa I. Luckily I got away with only a broken prop and dented nose cone. From then...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-21-2006, 04:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,541
Posted By SLFlt

RE: I get to crash these planes.... :)

Those are all nice planes. Seems like you'd get good money for any of them. Oh wel...

-SLFlt ;)
Forum: Sport Flying
09-03-2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 148,423
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Lets see your ULTRA SPORTS !!!!!!!!!!!

I love my Ultra Sport. I flys well and is a good lander...

-SLFlt
Forum: Beginners
08-20-2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,045
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Deadstick Problems

Did you check to see if you installed the tank upside down? (Not that I've ever done that....[:o])

R,

SLFlt
Forum: Beginners
08-16-2006, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By SLFlt

RE: SLOW V INFO

Good to hear. That is about what I paid for the aircraft and extra battery pack. The build is easy with no glue required. I recommend sliding the wing position far aft. This will keep your CG...
Forum: Beginners
08-16-2006, 08:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,788
Posted By SLFlt

RE: gas or electric

I agree with skiman. I have multiple electrics and glow. My AMA club site is 40 minutes away. Driving to the site, flying for a good chunk of time, and coming home can eat up a lot of time away from...
Forum: Beginners
08-16-2006, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By SLFlt

RE: SLOW V INFO

Moodog,

The Parkzone Slo-V was my first electric I purchased shortly after a .40 sized trainer. I thought it was a great buy and well worth the money. Once I felt comfortable flying RC via my...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
06-22-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By SLFlt

RE: FORMOSA II

Spicedcrab,

I had a formosa I and loved it. I flew the thing until the wings fell off. However, I purchased the Formosa II and have been very disapointed. It is a big, tail heavy airplane. The...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
04-30-2006, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,654
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Mini Ultra Stick Pics

jrsaoe,

I got a chance to fly my buddies Stik yesterday. What a great airplane. It is slow and forgiving when you want it, and snappy when you want it. Very axial rolls.... I loved it. It is a...
Forum: Sport Flying
04-26-2006, 03:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,099
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Ultra sport too heavy?

Methor,

Wow. Nice covering job. I too have an Ultra Sport. (Plain 'ol ARF) I put a Rossi .45 on it and it sounds cool. Currently I'm having some tuning problems but should be flying soon. I used...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-25-2006, 11:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 479
Posted By SLFlt

Ultra Sport Retract Problems

Hello to all,

I am building the Great Planes Ultra Sport ARF. I decided to build it with the Hobbico Mechanical Retracts. The retract linkages are binding on the inside of the wheel wells. Has...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-23-2005, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,593
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Nexstar Ghoper hunter!

Cool. Maybe there is hope for some help from Hobbico....
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-22-2005, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,593
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Nexstar Ghoper hunter!

I was at my flying field about two weeks ago when a student instructor pair lost their Nexstar for the very same reason. The wing separated after a turn. We all looked over to see the wing fluttering...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
07-20-2005, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Another OOPS! or 2?

That's light jacket weather down here! :D
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Yea, but it's a dry heat...!

S&L Flt
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-09-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By SLFlt

RE: Showmaster Camber/Dihedral

Wow. It sounds like I stumbled upon a model with lots of history. I guess my idea of making it a nice electric flyer is not too far off. I do plan on adding ailerons. Neat story. (By the way, I grew...
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-08-2005, 05:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By SLFlt

RE: erLeading Edge Crash Damage

I see that Alabama has the same trees we have up here in VA. I just finished repairing leading edge damage to my Superstar 40. The wing looks better after the repair (better monocoat job than the...
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