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Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
12-20-2008, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By slostick

RE: Hands Off Inverted Flight ????

Different planes have different characteristics. Some will fly with no elevator input upright and inverted. I start with balance in the three dimensions. I trim on the first flights. My Fancy Foam...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
11-10-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,832
Posted By slostick

RE: QUESTION ABOUT MCX CAPABILITIES

The LHS ran out of MCX batteries and told me just use the MINIUM battery like used on Ember and Vapor. The HORIZON guy later in a post in RCG said the current draw is high for the battery, but it is...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
05-24-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,892
Posted By slostick

RE: Looking for a 18-20 Balsa Plane

cermark sammy 3d had the best flight performance listed in the backyard flyer may 2007 article on "best built-up aerobats." weight was only 14.5 ounces, wingspan 32.7, wing loading 6.12 oz./sq.ft.
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-03-2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,913
Posted By slostick

RE: E Flite JN-4 Jenny

on the slow stick the addition of ailerons is great. the ailerons are effective to do coordinated turns so flat turns so wind cant get under wing so bad and the ailerons pick up the low wing tip when...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
04-23-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,042
Posted By slostick

RE: AirfoilZ Edge 540 durability

i was wondering about the landing gear when flying from a grass field like a football field? i bought a airfoilz edge but have not started putting it together. sometimes we fly in another park and do...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
04-13-2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By slostick

RE: HL Super Zoom?

fly rc in the may issue had an article on it. they said it excels at 3d, extremely durable, and they liked the idea of the float option.
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
04-13-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,600
Posted By slostick

RE: Multiplex AcroMaster

how windy? in comparison how windy can it be for your other foamies? my fancy foam edge flies well in 10 mph winds with 17 mph gusts. its the gusts that can really upset a plane especially on final...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
04-12-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,883
Posted By slostick

RE: Airfoilz or Copperhead Stiffy?

how high a wind and gusts can the airfoilz edge be flown comfortably in? most foamies can handle 10 mph winds with 17 mph gusts. after that the foamies are more in a battle to keep control than an...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
04-11-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 854
Posted By slostick

how tight can your plane turn?

i have a slow stick that i can do coordinated turns with the inner wing tip making a circle 1 to 2 feet in diameter. the fancy foam edge i started flying this year can stop, pivot in a turn or...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
04-08-2007, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By slostick

RE: Lil Banchee replacement

is the new lil banchee the same as the previous one. does it fly the same as the sammy 3d? the sammy looks like it has a greater chord and closer coupleing.
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
04-06-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,833
Posted By slostick

RE: best 3d balsa/ply <20oz?

bachyard flyer may 2007 in article of best built-up aerobats listed cermark sammy 3d as the only 5 star choice. other choices were brio 10, sig e-force, electrifly yak 54 3d, mini funtana x, world...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
03-25-2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,577
Posted By slostick

RE: any suggestions for windy weather foamy

i am going to look at 3dfoamy tonight.
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
03-21-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,577
Posted By slostick

RE: any suggestions for windy weather foamy

the other day i flew my fancy foam edge in winds gusting up to 17 mph. no guts no glory. two flights 15 minutes each and no crashes. the edge could probably use a 9 x 6 prop or 9 x 7 to make headway...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
03-19-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,577
Posted By slostick

RE: any suggestions for windy weather foamy

i was thinking of a full house type plane. like motor, ailerons, rudder and elevator.
harold
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
03-19-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,577
Posted By slostick

any suggestions for windy weather foamy

my fancy foam edge is great for days when wind is not much over 10 mph. this time of year there are a lot of days like today with winds about 10 to 20 mph. i know a lot of glow/gas models can...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
03-12-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By slostick

RE: First Fancy Foam?

just my opinion, but i think the fancy foam edge is a better flyer then the typhoon, which i feel is overweight. everyone has their favorites and they are not all the same ones.
harold
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
03-10-2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By slostick

RE: The Bug

been busy with non flying things. did get a chance to fly my slow stick for 20 minutes today. 55 degrees and sunny with 3 t0 9 mph winds. hope to start building the bug next week. any one have a...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
03-09-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By slostick

RE: First Fancy Foam?

i found the fancy foam edge to be as easy to fly as my modified slow stick. i just set the throws to what i am use to and increased them as i got used to the increased throws. low rates set to what i...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
03-01-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By slostick

RE: The Bug

looking forward to hearing about your progress building the plane. sometimes there is little hints to ease the building. even afterward some of the people on this site have come up with mods to...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-27-2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By slostick

RE: The Bug

i ordered an r/c bug this morning. i saw it during the open flying sessions at e-fest. i talked to the gentleman at the table selling the plane also. he is very nice and gave a lot of information. i...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-27-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,625
Posted By slostick

RE: fancyfoam edge

i use the apc e props and they need a little plastic spacer to usually fit properly. it is like a little plastic ring. the o-ring that holds the prop should be small enough that it is hard to get on...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-26-2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,625
Posted By slostick

RE: fancyfoam edge

i use o-rings and put vaseline white petroleum jelly (just a little thin coat wiping off excess) on it before putting on prop saver so o-ring doesnt oxidize. the rubber lasts longer. i used rubber...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-26-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,606
Posted By slostick

RE: Looking at 3 planes. NEED HELP

you can try straightning the shaft and getting a new one if it still wobbles. check that the elevator moves in the right direction. did you launch into the wind? a down wind launch can easily cause a...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-24-2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,087
Posted By slostick

RE: eflite extra 260 or fancy foam biplane

i have been thinking of indoor planes, but trying to fly the other day i realized our area will be windy for a couple months and not much flying weather for an indoor model. my brother and i bought...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
02-11-2007, 11:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,087
Posted By slostick

RE: eflite extra 260 or fancy foam biplane

i went to e-fest saturday. WOW. lots of bypyaks, extra 260s, and fancy foam biplanes. i talked to the gentleman who owns fancy foam and he told me the differences between various planes. i plan on...
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