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Forum: Aerodynamics
01-05-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Multiple questions related to prop selection for ice vehicle

First of all, thank you for replies. Here is some more background. The game is organized by FIRST (US FIRSThttp://usfirst.org) and is intended to get high school students interested in technology...
Forum: Aerodynamics
01-04-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By FlyBeetle

Multiple questions related to prop selection for ice vehicle

This is not really airplane related but I wasn’t sure what forum to post this in and I thought that this may be the best place to start. I am considering building an R/C vehicle that would be...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
08-07-2008, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Should I even attempt balancing these blades?

Thanks all. I guess I will have to make the trip.
Not that it matters in this case, but I just noticed that I listed incorrect brand name. The blades are Heli-Max (white gel coated carbon fiber...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
08-07-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By FlyBeetle

Should I even attempt balancing these blades?

What would be the largest weight difference between blades before you would decide that the blades can’t be balanced together?
I got two microheli carbon blades (600 mm) at my (not so local)...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
09-13-2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By FlyBeetle

What first electric heli would be good for me?

Hello to all.

I am contemplating on buying my first heli and would like to ask for some suggestions. I think I want to get some small electric heli because I would want to be able to use it in...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
06-04-2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,481
Posted By FlyBeetle

How to locate an engine on firewall with built in offset angle?

What is the proper way to locate the engine/mount on a plane that has a firewall or an engine box with built in right and down thrust angle? I am attaching some generic photos - I do not have this...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
04-18-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Using all 8 channels with R148DF

Thanks. That helps a lot.
So all 8 channels are fully adjustable (as opposed to on/off channel)? Is it also true for r149?
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
04-17-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By FlyBeetle

Using all 8 channels with R148DF

I got a plane that is set up with 6 servos and 3 gyros. The two elevator servos are combined on one channel so I figured I needed to get 5 (servo control) and 3 (gyro gain control) = 8 channel...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2006, 12:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Fishing for opinions on this no name 25% G-202 ARF

Fiberglass cowl is prepainted and it fits really nicely. There is a flimsy fiberglass belly pan, a tinted canopy, two piece aluminum main landing gear, fiberglass wheel pants and a bag of other...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2006, 12:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Fishing for opinions on this no name 25% G-202 ARF

Tail:
Vertical stab appears to be a solid piece of wood that is to be glued into about 1" deep slot in the fuse, "skeleton" rudder, single bevel joint.
Horizontal stab - built "skeleton"...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2006, 12:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Fishing for opinions on this no name 25% G-202 ARF

More photos of the wing
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Fishing for opinions on this no name 25% G-202 ARF

Wings:
Two wing halves designed to be glued together and bolted from the bottom. This makes a 72" wing which I do not consider a problem since I have a station wagon and I should not have any...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Fishing for opinions on this no name 25% G-202 ARF

OK,
Here is the overall photo
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-27-2006, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
Posted By FlyBeetle

Fishing for opinions on this no name 25% G-202 ARF

I am posting this thread to gather opinions / suggestions about an no name ARF that I got on Ebay. Yes, I will admit, it was an unplanned, 0 research, uneducated purchase as I really was not...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
11-09-2006, 12:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 826
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Futaba 6XAS trim tab lost its detents

Thanks guys,

I opened it up and found the brass spring loose in there. After further inspection I found that one of the 3 posts that hold it in place was broken off. This post is tiny - I...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
11-07-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 826
Posted By FlyBeetle

Futaba 6XAS trim tab lost its detents

I have a Futaba 6XAS and last time I tried to use it with a new plane I noticed that trim tab for ailerons moved without any resistance (could not feel detents or hear any clicking). Is this...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-24-2005, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By FlyBeetle

OS 46fx & OS 50 sx -What parts are interchangable

I want to know what parts scavenged from an OS 50 sx (not heli) could be reused on a OS 46 Fx (either heli or non ringed airplane).

Yesterday I learned that my OS 50 Sx needs some serious work...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-23-2005, 12:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Is there any hope for this engine?

I remember reading a post with someone stating that they have put OS 50 SX engine on I want to say U can do 46 or funtana, and had compared it side by side to another plane just like it with a OS 50...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-23-2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Is there any hope for this engine?

Note about leaning out due to leaky tank makes sense. It will be my lesson to check tanks better. I remember that when I was learning how to fly, my instructor told me to always check the tank for...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-23-2005, 12:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Is there any hope for this engine?

This is my first post and I was very surprised by how quickly I got some helpful replies. THANK YOU GUYS.
As far as engine leaning out during flight I do not think it ever happened - it sounded...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-22-2005, 11:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Is there any hope for this engine?

I was using Cool Power 15% with 18% oil (I think, the label has faded so I can't tell for sure). I had this engine checked by couple fo guys at our field and they did not think it was too lean. It...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-22-2005, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Is there any hope for this engine?

I found a post that described taking apart the engine, removing all rubber parts and soaking it in hot antifreeze for several hours.
Sounds like something I will try this weekend, but I have some...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-22-2005, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By FlyBeetle

RE: Is there any hope for this engine?

It is (was) O.S. 50 SX.

Here is one of the photos. Were there any problems with my link? I did not want to post photos here dirrectly because of their large size.

Is there anything that...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-22-2005, 11:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By FlyBeetle

Is there any hope for this engine?

Can anyone tell me if this engine is gone?
Short story: no compression, black piston, sleeve stuck to head cover. Long story - read bellow.

I will try to explain what happened and describe...
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