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Forum: Kit Building
04-10-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By flywilly

I’m 66 years old and have been building kits...

I’m 66 years old and have been building kits since 1966. Mostly pattern and the occasional scale aerobatic model. There are a few current pattern kits available, mostly from Japan and a couple from...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-27-2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,176
Posted By flywilly

https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/magic-62-5/

https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/magic-62-5/
Forum: Kit Building
03-25-2024, 05:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 547
Posted By flywilly

Excellent work!

Excellent work!
Forum: Kit Building
03-24-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 547
Posted By flywilly

Me too! :-)

Me too! :-)
Forum: Kit Building
03-22-2024, 05:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 547
Posted By flywilly

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?358...

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3587353-Flight-Hobbies-NEO-STAGE-70-Build

https://flighthobb-exblog-jp.translate.goog/29062219/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
...
Forum: Kit Building
03-19-2024, 02:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,799
Posted By flywilly

Neons are certainly visible, but they fade over...

Neons are certainly visible, but they fade over time when exposed to UV. Keep it covered at the field, except when flying :-)
Forum: Kit Building
03-19-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 876
Posted By flywilly

Hi Kelsey, Nice job on the first wing....

Hi Kelsey,
Nice job on the first wing. Perhaps consider separate aileron servos on the 2nd one. Bellcranks work, but are a bit archaic, plus you can, if needed, do more programming with separate...
Forum: Airplanes - All types
11-06-2023, 03:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 961
Posted By flywilly

Looks like a Patricia. Very nice.

Looks like a Patricia. Very nice.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-03-2023, 06:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,114
Posted By flywilly

Hi Nic, Welcome back! I like e-power, but...

Hi Nic,
Welcome back! I like e-power, but I’ll never give up flying glow. Following the build and looking forward to your flight report.
I remember your flight demo of the ‘new’ turnaround...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
10-20-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 30,667
Posted By flywilly

https://outerzone.co.uk/search/results.asp?keyword...

https://outerzone.co.uk/search/results.asp?keyword=Chidgey

the above link connects to the plans for most of the versions of the Tiger Tail. What I find interesting is the Tar Baby was designed...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
10-17-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 30,667
Posted By flywilly

Beat me to it, Vince! isn’t the 4S version for...

Beat me to it, Vince!
isn’t the 4S version for 4-strokes?
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
10-15-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 912
Posted By flywilly

Rich Lee sold all his Dick Hanson molds to...

Rich Lee sold all his Dick Hanson molds to Ballistic Aircraft who then sold them to Aerocompositesrc.com where they currently reside. The owners are not currently producing kits from the molds, but...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-14-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By flywilly

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?239...

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2390762-FMS-1400mm-F3A-OLYMPUS-PNP

here’s a link to a thread you may find of interest. Sound like a good ‘starter’ set-up.
I would go with 6s...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-08-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,715
Posted By flywilly

Don is just now recovering from some serious...

Don is just now recovering from some serious health issues. He hopes to be caught up with back orders by year end.
Send him an email to get an update on your order.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-17-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,877
Posted By flywilly

I envy you, Brett! The last WC (and only) I...

I envy you, Brett!
The last WC (and only) I attended was ‘89 in Virginia, just the last day. I really enjoyed it.
Have fun and post some photos or videos, if you can.
Will
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-17-2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,877
Posted By flywilly

Thanks for the great photos! i assume CPLR is...

Thanks for the great photos!
i assume CPLR is still flying YS and probably his son also. Are there any other glow powered models there?
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
07-31-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 25,690
Posted By flywilly

Great news! 10,200 on an APC 13x9 is right on the...

Great news! 10,200 on an APC 13x9 is right on the money.
Hopefully you have a kit in your ‘stash’. There are quite a few kits available. Hangar One has some nice choices. There’s always scratch...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-31-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 39,651
Posted By flywilly

That liner has definitely peeled, but because it...

That liner has definitely peeled, but because it was around the exhaust port you were probably able to continue running it without having any running issues. I’ve included a photo of of peeling from...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-29-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 39,651
Posted By flywilly

PPS ABC or AAC do not peel. The consumer...

PPS
ABC or AAC do not peel.

The consumer justifies the price when the purchase is made.
Is a BMW or a Tesla worth the price?

Honestly, for a sport flier, probably not, but I’ve seen plenty of...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-29-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 39,651
Posted By flywilly

PS. Jett engines are terrific. I own a few....

PS.
Jett engines are terrific. I own a few. They are basically hand made on demand. Pricey: yes, but they will last a lifetime and Dub provides great service for his engines.
I am not nor have...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-29-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 39,651
Posted By flywilly

Back to the topic: OS ABL liners peeling. I...

Back to the topic: OS ABL liners peeling.
I started flying R/C in 1969, pattern in 1972. Got my first OS 61 VF ‘ABC’ from the first production run in late ‘79. Never had a VF peel and had one with...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
07-29-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 25,690
Posted By flywilly

Hi Brice, At full throttle did the engine...

Hi Brice,
At full throttle did the engine surge, die or run erratically? A few things to try while you wait for your pump rebuild kit:
1) take the fuel line off the carb, but leave attached to...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-28-2023, 05:39 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 39,651
Posted By flywilly

Glow guy ‘til I die! I do have a couple 6s...

Glow guy ‘til I die! I do have a couple 6s airplanes which I like, but e-power will never replace glow for me.
Yes, OS non ringed engines can have liner peeling issues. I never had a problem with my...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-28-2023, 02:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,688
Posted By flywilly

Great engine. I ran one almost 50 years ago in an...

Great engine. I ran one almost 50 years ago in an Aeromaster, then about 20 years ago in a ‘50’ size pattern ARF and it ran perfectly. Hard to beat an OS.
Forum: Kit Building
06-28-2023, 02:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,203
Posted By flywilly

I’m interested. Could you email photos to:...

I’m interested. Could you email photos to: [email protected]? Also, where are you located as shipping could get expensive. Do you have a selling price for each or both?
thanks,
Will Bartlett
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