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Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
04-22-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

Finally got all the retracts mounted, original...

Finally got all the retracts mounted, original fuel tank (still perfect with all but last segment of fuel tubing!), geometry set and radio programmed. The retracts were set up with an 8 second servo...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
02-29-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

By the way, was reading through the 1972 Masters...

By the way, was reading through the 1972 Masters Tournament program a lot closer. Wow- what a show. Every pilot was featured. Some very young pilots to include Mike Mueller, Dave Brown, Dean Koger...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
02-29-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

P.S., everything else is hooked up (main retracts...

P.S., everything else is hooked up (main retracts were substituted for some mechanicals) and the K&B .61 is mounted. All original pushrods to include the aileron horns, just substituted the servos...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
02-29-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

After studying the nose retract gear, I realized...

After studying the nose retract gear, I realized there are only two wires. That means only one thing- the retracts work up or down with a simple switch. I found this post on Kraft Retracts within...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
01-30-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By Don Szczur

Pictures: Jeff after completing a super flight...

Pictures: Jeff after completing a super flight at the 1985 NATS (Chickopee, MA)

Friends: Fran, Betsy and Lisa. Thanks so much for "taking me under your wing".
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
01-30-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By Don Szczur

Tribute to Jeff Troy

I wanted to take a moment and pay tribute to Jeff Troy. I first met Jeff in 1981. I can clearly remember the evening I was unloading the Dave Platt (Top Flite) Contender .40 out of my dad's station...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
01-15-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,191
Posted By Don Szczur

Rates: Spektrum NX 20: · Aileron –...

Rates: Spektrum NX 20:

· Aileron – normal flight 59%, 24% expo; Snap 100%, 34% expo; Spin 80%, 29% expo

· Elevator- normal flight 92% up 97% down, 23% expo; Snap 90%, 23% expo;...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
12-04-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

Retract conversion from the Kraft to the standard...

Retract conversion from the Kraft to the standard mechanicals. Technique was to add one piece and utilize the front existing mounting surface after machining it down 1/16 inch to be able to use the...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
11-29-2023, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

From the club: Hi Don! Thanks so much for...

From the club:

Hi Don! Thanks so much for the updates! I’ll be sure to follow it on RCU.
That is WONDERFUL!!! So glad you have it, I know it’s at its rightful new home.
I know it belonged to...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
11-29-2023, 05:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

They were both extremely talented scratch...

They were both extremely talented scratch builders, they excelled both in building and finish work...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
10-16-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,121
Posted By Don Szczur

Greetings from the Culpeper Airfest last weekend!...

Greetings from the Culpeper Airfest last weekend! When visiting Culpeper also be sure to take the tour of the Graffiti house. This historic site from the Civil War literally speaks to you from its...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-16-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

I found that the paint had some deep stains in...

I found that the paint had some deep stains in the dope/butrate or nitrate dope. I first tried simple rubbing alcohol which quickly took the paint down to the white base coat. I did some testing on...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-16-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

The plane had a Kraft radio, Kraft retracts which...

The plane had a Kraft radio, Kraft retracts which even had electric brakes. Back then, taxi to takeoff was a judged maneuver and required, along with taxi back after landing and stopping into a...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-16-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Don Szczur

Project Kaos

This plane was a gift from a very special modeler at the Kinston Aeromodellers of North Carolina. Back in the early '70's and for many years after, this was a hotbed of competitors. The owner of...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-16-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,191
Posted By Don Szczur

Thank you for the question. I fly with Thunder...

Thank you for the question. I fly with Thunder Power 6000 batteries and typically fly until the voltage is about 3.8v per cell. I can fly the P sequence and several maneuvers, or if calm air, more....
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-16-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Don Szczur

The flight order was wisely arranged by the...

The flight order was wisely arranged by the contest management. This is evidenced by observing how each pilot was closely matched in timing in order to preserve equal competition flying conditions...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-16-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Don Szczur

Here is a quick picture of Sergio (right) who had...

Here is a quick picture of Sergio (right) who had just finished calling for one of his fellow South Amercian pilots. You can see was very happy!...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-16-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Don Szczur

Tim Jesky is the proud dad of Andrew Jesky, who...

Tim Jesky is the proud dad of Andrew Jesky, who finished 2nd overall and led the U.S. Team for the world championships team trophy. There were many stories but here is one. During the week Andrew...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-05-2023, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Don Szczur

People are really nice. In terms of hospitality,...

People are really nice. In terms of hospitality, the Australians hospitality is amazing. Aaron accommodated many pilots by actually building a large shelter at a practice site where the Americans...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-05-2023, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Don Szczur

Climate- reminds me of Vegas or Tucson in the...

Climate- reminds me of Vegas or Tucson in the fall- cool temperatures at night, mild days, low humidity.

International dateline and adjusting to flying the day before yesterday tomorrow. … at...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
10-05-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Don Szczur

This is the World Champion. One item of note, it...

This is the World Champion. One item of note, it was very hot in the sun during the finals. Lassi wisely stayed in the shade which helped preserve energy tor flying extremely well in the finals. He...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
09-24-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Don Szczur

Some pictures from the U.S. Team members and some...

Some pictures from the U.S. Team members and some of their aircraft. Andrew Jesky, Peter Collinson, and Jason Shulman.
...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
09-24-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Don Szczur

Welcome to the Worlds! The layout of the field...

Welcome to the Worlds! The layout of the field was very well thought through with two flying area separated with convenient parking and spectator areas. This gave excellent visibility and access to...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
09-24-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Don Szczur

2023 World Championships Australia

Great time: Here is picture 1! This was taken with a group of us that get a quick look at a Vampire project. This is the plug that will make the mold which will be for making components of the...
Forum: Team RCU - Don Szczur
08-01-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,191
Posted By Don Szczur

4497 grams ready to fly at NATS check in. CG as...

4497 grams ready to fly at NATS check in. CG as recommended just at the wing screws.
Servos 5070 Spektrum ailerons, rudder, 5060 on elevators
Spektrum NX20 transmitter
Thunder Power 6000 10S...
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