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Forum: ARF or RTF

01-10-2005, 01:23 PM

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MODELTECH HURRICANE C of G

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Posted By harvey

MODELTECH HURRICANE C of G

I just picked up a old MODELTECH HURRICANE (40 size aerobatics trainer) ARC kit.

Looking through the instructions I can't find a recommended Balance point.

Anyone flown one of these in the...

Forum: Electric General Discussion

09-11-2003, 02:03 PM

Replies: 17

Motor upgrade for PT-electric

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Posted By harvey

RE: Motor upgrade for PT-electric

I built and flew a PT electric about 2 years ago.

I used a Great Planes gearbox GD600 ($ 13.00 at Tower Hobbies I think) at 3:1 ration (If I remember correctly, could have been 2.5:1) on the...

Forum: Electric General Discussion

11-21-2002, 11:12 PM

Replies: 15

A seven year old needs your help.

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Posted By harvey

A seven year old needs your help.

Bigwave,

I've seen some negative press but the following is based on my own personal experience.

A co-worker purchased a FIREBIRD XL in hopes of learning to fly it and then teach his 8 year old...

Forum: Electric General Discussion

10-30-2002, 06:21 PM

Replies: 8

Pattern practice plane

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Posted By harvey

Pattern practice plane

Anthony,

I don't have the tangent but I do have the Wattage Sukhoi which is around the same wingspan and uses the same 370 geared motor as the Tangent.

I fly my Sukhoi is an area about the size...

Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers

08-23-2002, 02:07 PM

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Lil Hornet. This plane cranks.

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Posted By harvey

Lil Hornet. This plane cranks.

I've had my Li'l Hornet for almost a year and still love to fly it.

Regarding power systems, I switched to a SP300 (6V) running through a 4.5:1 MPJet Gearbox with 8 700nimh or 7 600ae's. Much...

Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes

08-15-2002, 05:07 PM

Replies: 10

Polyspan Covering

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Posted By harvey

Polyspan Covering

You may also want to try BMJR models. They do a lot of free flight and small electric kits. I used poly span on a kit I got from them in the past and they sell it in rolls as well.
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