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Forum: Questions and Answers
06-12-2003, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By rjinvestr

Lights...lookin' for source

I am interested in installing landing lights in a couple of projects I have going. Never used them before and lookin' for a good source. All replies are appreciated...
Forum: RC Jets
06-08-2003, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 640
Posted By rjinvestr

Canard...set up?

I recently bought a Firebird with a canard. I am not quite sure how to set it up..mixing with elevons, etc. I fly with a JR 10X radio.
All help is appreciated.
Forum: RC Jets
06-08-2003, 09:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By rjinvestr

Canard Set Up

I recently acquired a firebird with a canard. I am not familiar with canards and do not know how to set up...mix with the elevons, etc. I fly a JR 10X radio. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Forum: Electric General Discussion
03-31-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By rjinvestr

"Firebat" replaced with GWS "Zero"

GP is fully aware they selling a "marginal at best" combo. I truely believe they continue to do so because they have inventory to sell and because many would simply chalk it up to experience and move...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-30-2002, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By rjinvestr

HOBBY-LOBBY..responds appropriately!

Larry...I'm glad you mentioned Horizon. They should be commended for their service, and their tech support has been fantastic.
I'm reminded me of a situation I had when the Hangar 9 Cap first...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-29-2002, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By rjinvestr

HOBBY-LOBBY..responds appropriately!

This morning I found a very comparable situation to the Great Planes "Firebat"...
On R/c Universe a pop-up screen of a Bob Parks "SORTAKOI SU-27" caught my eye...so I clicked on the link to the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-29-2002, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By rjinvestr

"Firebat" replaced with GWS "Zero"

Hi all...it's me again. Just to let you know I replaced my Firebat with a GWS Zero. It really lives up to it's reputation. Included in the kit for around $59, is a geared 300 motor with prop. First...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-27-2002, 09:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

SRA Foam Flyer...you make a lot of sense...sell the plane alone at a reasonable price and let each select the power combos...but if you do sell a combo...do it right, and stand behind the results.
...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-27-2002, 12:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

I think you and I are beginning to get on the same page now...let's just suppose your theory is accurate that GP received samples that flew wonderfully...Now let's suppose they received a shipment,...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-27-2002, 01:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

ok, ok...I must respond... as originally stated I began this post not to criticize but to inquire as to other experiences. It seemed from the beginning the negative comments poured in. To date I have...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-26-2002, 05:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Mel...as for other refunds..at the roundtable discussion I referred to earlier, someone mentioned I should commend AM Cross for the refund. The thought had occured to me but I feared it could present...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-26-2002, 05:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Mel...I do not know anyone with Kyosho f-16. Before you spend that kind of money, you may want to check out electricjetfactory.com for alternative choices. I really wasn't looking for a jet, only...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-26-2002, 01:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Mel... the "guys" at our field were talking about the Firebat being a plane that discourages people (especially newcomers) from staying in our hobby. Think about it...there's nothing more exciting...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-26-2002, 02:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

A compliment for Ms. AM Cross @ Great Planes...I would like to publicly thank Ms. Ann Marie Cross. When my Hobby Shop owner called her, she immediately agreed to refund full purchase price of my...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-23-2002, 01:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

There is one guy down here who I've heard of that is relatively happy with his, but he used his own cobalt engine with gearbox. I don't know all particulars. was going to contact him but tried new...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-13-2002, 01:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

OK..A FINAL NOTE...a fellow Modeler emailed me with a site that calculates data for electrics and suggests engine and battery combo suitable. (www.motocalc.com) I entered all data from Firebat...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-12-2002, 09:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Mel...I'm sorry to see you had no better luck than I with your Firebat. That picture looks exactly like mine the first day out. I haven't replaced it yet. www.hobby-lobby.com has a large variety of...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-08-2002, 01:40 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Hey Mel...I've always thought the same as rcflier_gi, that the CG would remain the same with whatever motor/battery combo used. However the Firebat's German creator seems to suggest otherwise. I...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-08-2002, 01:21 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Ms Cross I was interupted earlier but let me just state I only list my history to let you know I am not inexperienced. I love to build, I love to fly, and I love to share my joy in this hobby with...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-07-2002, 07:16 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

AnnMarie Cross...now, now now...let's not get defensive... especially over a $100 model airplane. So let's clear the air:
I posted this just to get feedback...I wanted to see if my experiences were...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-06-2002, 02:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Mel...just a suggestion: take a look at the site from Germany of the designer (www.acteurope.de) On this site he has a special page with some recommendations for you if you change motor size. I get...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-05-2002, 11:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Thanks SRA FOAM FLYER...Just looked on his site...
Ms. Ann Marie Cross PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The very last line on one page Mr.Klaus Westerteicher (plane's creator) states: "All problems or people with...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-05-2002, 02:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Ms. AM Cross...I appreciate the offer, but please believe me I do not have a defective motor or speed control. If Great Planes really wants to satisfy this unhappy customer...refund the purchase...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-03-2002, 11:18 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

OK... I decided to get opinions from other electric guys. Hobby Shop owner suggested more rigid prop with a hub that set screwed on, so as not to loose any power from slippage.
I flew new set up...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-02-2002, 11:16 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,371
Posted By rjinvestr

Great Planes Firebat..too heavy to fly?

Mrs. Cross, I again appreciate your response. I started this thread to get a feel for the experiences of others. As previously stated I have limited electric experiences but 15 years of building,...
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