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Forum: Gas Engines
05-21-2003, 12:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,958
Posted By skymat

Anyone ever use a fuel "additive"?

Thanks to all who replied. I have used fresh gas, Standard Oil Products and the mid-grade. I am using ECHO oil as it's rated at 13,000 RPM or so i'm told.

Also I'm still getting black residue out...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-20-2003, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,958
Posted By skymat

Anyone ever use a fuel "additive"?

OK, here's the deal. I have a "new" 3W78B2 which has about 3-4 gallons of fuel & 50:1 (non-synthetic) oil run thru it. After the engine sits a few days the compression is quite low....sounds like a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-18-2003, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,623
Posted By skymat

Who's ARF?

Nice bird....who sells this ARF and how much? OK just kidding Fred...looks good and the pic does not reflect the size....hope to see it fly....it's a beauty. Make sure you give a call or get in...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-28-2003, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By skymat

H9 1/3 CAP reality check

That would be fun Wayne...you could check me out on a few things.
Lou
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-28-2003, 03:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By skymat

H9 1/3 CAP reality check

Yes, up near ORD in the NW burbs. It's still a bit too chilly especially for too much ground time doing engine work. Just about got the taxes ready for the tax man and then some vacation and looking...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-28-2003, 03:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By skymat

H9 1/3 CAP reality check

Nice Wayne.....you found some good WX here in Illinois? Are the mounds from strip mining?

You caught me, I meant to say the RCVR batt is in the tail. Thanks for the encouragement....we have some...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-28-2003, 03:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By skymat

H9 1/3 CAP reality check

Wayne I have a 3w78B2 in it with the Ign Battery in the tail. My CG is in the middle of the tube so I should be Ok. I have not really done much 3D and this is the biggest plane that I will be flying...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-27-2003, 09:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,911
Posted By skymat

Need some help on fitting a 7.5' plane into a 6' bed!

OK...flame me!! But wings off and stand vertical on spinner...pay neighbor to hold it to and from field...or wife can do it for free....if she does would you like to trade wifes?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-27-2003, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By skymat

H9 1/3 CAP reality check

Guys I have the book figures for the 1/3 H9 CAP CG but I would like to know where you pilots are actually flying IT GC wise?

Related to the wing tube would be great or from the wing LE would be...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-03-2003, 09:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Posted By skymat

Joy!

Mike Thanks for the head knock.....CH7 (aux1) did the trick for me. Not sure why CH8 would not work but i'm not going to fight it....thanks very much for the help. You guys are the best!
Had a...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-01-2003, 11:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Posted By skymat

2 servos on one surface 9zap

OK...took your clue re: CH 7 and it seems to work now, both physically and graphically. I have not set the linkage so zero out the "fight" yet.

Futaba 9zap & Futaba PCM 9 ch rcvr.

Ch 6 & ch1 =...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-01-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Posted By skymat

2 servos on one surface 9zap

Michael,
Thanks for the encouragement. I did in fact use mix#4. Ch 5 is being used for the elevators....i'll keep plugging away. I also sent an email to Futabe but received the auto-responder which...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-01-2003, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Posted By skymat

2 servos on one surface 9zap

OOpppsss..CH 6 is used.....not good at typing.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-01-2003, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Posted By skymat

2 servos on one surface 9zap

Also ch is being used for AIL....will see if ch 7 is free. Prior to setting up i reset all data in a blank model just to be sure all was ok and neutral in all positions.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-01-2003, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Posted By skymat

2 servos on one surface 9zap

Ok , I'm using jr8411's. I ran the SRV test function and graphically the servo (aux2 or ch8) only moves about half way or 90 degrees.

On one other screen the only graphical display only shows...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-01-2003, 05:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Posted By skymat

2 servos on one surface 9zap

I'm trying to use 2 digital servos on the rudder of my H9 CAP. Servos are on opposite side of the fuse. I am using ch4 and ch8(aux2) and tried several mixes but only one servo has full travel. I know...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-07-2002, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By skymat

"Typical" TOC Wing Loading anyone?

Bob i finally got on but was running into a bunch of script errors along the way....however the calculator on cubic wing loading was excellent and tells me that i'm way too heavy for any real good 3D...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-07-2002, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By skymat

"Typical" TOC Wing Loading anyone?

Thanks Bob, i've tried the site twice now and each time my machine locked up....going for broke in a few minutes and trying the third time....report back soon, Lou
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
12-06-2002, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By skymat

G2 edge 540 help

Try to reduce the wing loading by reducing componet weights....also try "spoilerons"....good luck!
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-06-2002, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By skymat

"Typical" TOC Wing Loading anyone?

Newbie here. Just wondering if anyone has a particular rule of thumb for TOC type airplanes regarding wing loading parameters? I know that lighter is better but what are the successful guys bringing...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-26-2002, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By skymat

CG Sokhoi and F/P 2.4

NOT! Your plane is too small for that engine.......too heavy too!
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
10-29-2002, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By skymat

3W-70 or Brison 4.2

If you have a 3w70b2?...i would go with that over the brison....3w's are torqe machines....B777 here....we like power :)
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
10-29-2002, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By skymat

Which Hitec servos for a Sig Sukhoi

i'm using hitect 5645's on my sukhoi and a pull-pull system on the rudder and they are a great match for the mission.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
10-26-2002, 09:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,402
Posted By skymat

sideslips

Slips are really fun with models and smaller full scale...ok even up to the 777......but just a word of caution! A clean aircraft allows for a clean controlled sideslip. Now add flaps/spoilers and...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
10-08-2002, 06:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,302
Posted By skymat

FPE 2.4 - what rpms with 20x10 prop?

Have the FPE 2.4 with the ign upgrade and std zinger 20x10 and i'm getting about 6550 rpm. Going to the Biela 20x8 and should get a good boost and will also try to plug one of the stacks......any...
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