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Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-11-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 31,381
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: Beech Starship

There are 2 ways to upload, via email and using the web site. It sounds as though you were using the email upload process and your ISP's email server has a file attachment limit as many do (8-10 MB...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-18-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,259
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: World Models Midget Mustang

I had World Models MM with a Saito .91 a few years back. Very nice flyer but tended to nose over when taxiing in the grass. I canted the gear forward a bit which helped. It also tends to float on...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
06-11-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,648
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: Airsail Piper PA 38 Tomahawk II

Did you fly with Chandler Air Service? Iused to instruct there in the early 90's, we had a couple Tomahawks on the line. Igrew to hate those things... My buddies wife called them the flying sperm...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-11-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,063
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: hANGER 9 P-51 mUSTANG EARLY VERSION

Ihave the early version of the H9 P-51 and in my opinion the gear is garbage. Ireplaced my gear with a set from Robart and also angled it forward a bit to reduce the nose-over tendancy this model...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-05-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,029
Posted By bigflyguy

Strange Problem...

So I've got a brand new, never run OS FX .61 in a GP Shoestring. Iwent to break-in the engine today but just could NOT get it to start. Itried several glow plugs, several ignitor batteries, brand new...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
05-23-2009, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,762
Posted By bigflyguy

Aerocraft's Gemini?

Anyone flying either of the Aerocraft's Gemini twins - 25 or 40 size? aerocrafts.net/page5.html (http://aerocrafts.net/page5.html)Looks interesting but limited photos.</p>
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-11-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,156
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!

Is there a current $60 off coupon at Tower? If so please share the code, I don't see it on their web site. Or perhaps you received it via email...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-29-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: COX Pica WACO 1/6 scale

After purchasing my Cox 1/6 Waco two years ago I am finally assembling it. Should be done in a week or two, time permitting. It is a very nice model although I have observed a couple of minor issues....
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-28-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: COX Pica WACO 1/6 scale

I scanned and posted the CG and throw info previously. See this thread:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7420723/anchors_7425642/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#7425642
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-27-2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 879
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: Cox Model 1/6 WACO YMF

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Forum: ARF or RTF
03-20-2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: COX Pica WACO 1/6 scale

The advertised engine-only weight for the OS .70 II is actually a few ounces heavier than the Saito .82. It's tough to beat the Saitos power to weight ratio.

It sure would be nice to eliminate...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-13-2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: COX Pica WACO 1/6 scale

Thanks for the info Dick. I have read that the Zenoah does draw a relatively large amount of current for the EI. I generally don't fly more than 3-4 flights on any given day and carry a quick field...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-13-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: COX Pica WACO 1/6 scale

I'm still waiting for my 1/6 Waco to arrive and am considering yet another engine in addition to the Saito 1.00 and RCV .91 CD. I am wondering how the Zenoah G20EI would work out in this model. It is...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-09-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: COX Pica WACO 1/6 scale

I just ordered this ARF from my LHS and am thinking of either a Saito 1.00 or maybe the RCV91. The RCV91 is a lower profile and may fit inside the cowl withought having to cut it up. Then again it is...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-07-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,213
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: COX Pica WACO 1/6 scale

Dick, have you flown your WACO yet? How did your weight and balance work out with the Saito?
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-27-2003, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: Saito .72 and 3D

Sure. How about putting it in MY Funtana!
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-25-2003, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: Funtana question. hanger 9

There should be only 2 carbon rods and the remainder are pushrods for the control surfaces. Make sure you identify which is which. The carbon fiber rods are slightly larger diameter and the control...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-22-2003, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: NiCd pack capacity changing!?

Ignoring the first charge/discharge cycle (where you charged the pack at a considerably higher rate x time) you are only seeing less than +/- 5% variation - seems quite normal to me.

If you are...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-24-2003, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: Best prop position for hand-starting?

Thanks for the info guys. I guess the reason I wanted to hand-start the gas engine is to eliminate all the support equipment that goes with an electric starter. Then again, that may be better than...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-23-2003, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By bigflyguy

Best prop position for hand-starting?

Hi,

What is the best position for mounting a prop on a gasser that will be hand-propped? I have always used a horizontal prop position with the engine turned CCW until compression is first...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-22-2003, 08:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,666
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: What capacity pack for the electronic ignition on gassers?

Why do you suggest NiMH are more heat-sensitive than NiCad packs?
Forum: Gas Engines
09-15-2003, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 989
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: ZDZ 40 strange idle

It could be dirt in the carb causing the idle speed to jump around. Do you use a filter in the fuel line?
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-13-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By bigflyguy

RE: Midget Mustang

I flew mine for several seasons with a Saito .91. It was a very nice flyer, plenty of speed, nice vertical performance. My gripes were shared by many, it tends to nose-over in grass and the gear wire...
Forum: MarketPlace questions or problem?
09-12-2003, 07:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 318
Posted By bigflyguy

Reading Forums From Different Computers

It seems that the forum posts I have already read using one computer are displayed a as unread on another computer later on. The old RCU retained this info regardless of what computer was used to...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-02-2003, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 810
Posted By bigflyguy

G.P. Pitts L- brackets

Tower's web site is now showing late September availability for the replacement brackets. I was told a month ago that I would have them in 1-2 weeks. Then I was told 2 more weeks, now another month!...
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