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Forum: Tips & Techniques
05-25-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,532
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Flyzone Sensei Cowling won't come off

I have several of these planes. The cowling is held on with double sided tape. I took a dull butter knife and started prying around the slit where it meets the fuse. Take it very easy till you can...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-17-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,221
Posted By walkermsg

RE: RC alternator

Your story reminds me of the "RATs" Rotary Air Turbines tha the old jet fighter could deploy by a small door that opened from the fuse when the main engine had to be shut down in the air. This small...
Forum: Beginners
11-17-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,762
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Car charger killed alternator?

When you said the plug "died" does that mean it got hot (A possible short circuit) or cool and an open circuit. Also did you leave it plugged in when you statred the car. There is many times a spike...
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-06-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 27,918
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Runway Length and Width Minimums

We had a beautiful field leased from the city for $1.00 per year. President of the club is a woman, she got into ultra-lites and gave up on RC planes. She wouldn't organize to keep up the field....
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
07-29-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,456
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Electric to Glow Conversions

I plan to convert some of my models to glow except for the sailplanes, once you cut the motor searching for a thermal, no way to start em up again. I like your signature, remember the mind is the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-29-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,485
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Nitroplanes.com Absolute worst C/S

To Stuntflyer
I agree with you 100% . I talked to the guys at Nitroplanes about a Lipo and they gave me prompt friendly help. Their products seem good to excellent. The damage to my plane was...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-29-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,485
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Nitroplanes.com Absolute worst C/S

I just received my Nitroplanes AIrfield whatever, the box had two holes in it, before I could check for damage the UPS guy was out a there in a flash. Only damage the tip of the tail was broken, some...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-19-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,897
Posted By walkermsg

RE: ESC brake function - anyone using it?

What about the folding prop planes that need the brake for longer thermal flights, also since my sailplanes have no wheels, it saves having broken props.I bought a Chinese Minimoa Glider and can find...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-09-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 840
Posted By walkermsg

Minimoa 2M sailplane

Nice report on the Minimoa 2 M sailplane. I borrowed from the author here (can't find post) but instead of enlarging the prop holes in the spinner, I put a 1/2" hole in the spinner tip. Seems to run...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-30-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 27,918
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Runway Length and Width Minimums

Boy, you guys have it made. We use a dirt road with a 90 degree turn so we can use it East , West , North , South. It's built up about 3 feet above surounding rough terrain. About 12 feet wide, ruts,...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-06-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,341
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Futaba FAAST vs Spektrum/JR Spread Spectrum

Some of the other flyers claim having all the extras is cheating. If anything makes flying safer, more fun and easier I don't see it that as cheating. Usually the guys that claim I am cheating with...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-03-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,341
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Futaba FAAST vs Spektrum/JR Spread Spectrum

I put the Quanum telemetry on my Telemaster Senior, I couldn't decide where to put the temp sensor, battery, ESC, Motor ? Also the current monitoring for $19.00 worried some people. They thought it...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
01-20-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,083
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Are Lipo Charging Bags a Must?

Hmmmmm. Putting a battery inside a "sealed" steel container. If the battery explodes and the gas etc has no place to go, isn't that kind of a rectangular pipe bomb ? I might put small holes on the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
01-17-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,083
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Are Lipo Charging Bags a Must?

It happened to me once. I was in a hurry and left charger on 3 cell and plugged in a 2 cell the balance plugs were different so I couldn't use the balance plug, it might have saved the day. It caught...
Forum: User Product Reviews
12-13-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,968
Posted By walkermsg

RE: ALL MEMBERS READ PLEASE before you post....posted 8-19-03

I realize the Telemaster Senior is not a "New" plane. However the advance in batteries and BL motors makes it new to many. I maidened my TMS today and added another 2 flights. WIth a Futaba 8 ch xmtr...
Forum: Beginners
11-08-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 907
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Start date of Nexstar warranty??

Also do not disconnect the anti-crash device as most LHS want to do. This will void the warranty on the 1st flight. Although I have considerable flying experience I left the device hooked up. Be...
Forum: Beginners
11-06-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,670
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Engine Problem on Nexstar (Caused crash)

I bought the same model plane and a DVD with it stressed checking ALL screws and the prop nut. They said it had traveled thousands of miles and got vibrated(bounced) around a lot. I checked mine on...
Forum: Beginners
11-17-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,949
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Electric glider

Took my new Ventura out and had 3 nice flights. Last flight it nosed into the ground. Not much damage, I noticed when Rudder trim is set full to the right the elevator goes full down when you turn to...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-02-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,755
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Easy Glider Pro on my wish list!!!

I got the EG pro and the suggested power unit. I put a 3S Lipo and it was hard to control because of the speed. Straight up, I suggest a 2 cell lipo or putting in a smaller prop. , I lost track of...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
07-16-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 79,326
Posted By walkermsg

RE: GWS Slow Stick Survey

Most of the wifi routers have a small hole where you can push a paperclip in gently and reset the password to factory basic. One of my passwords on basic was "admin" you can go online and get the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis
06-18-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,794
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Which branch of the armed service??

Good points all, what really got me was when  the trainees were given "Time Out " cards . When in boot camp if it got too hard one the kids they would show the D.I. their card and say they were...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-31-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 977
Posted By walkermsg

RE: servos buzzing....

A friend is using the left stick on his 3 channel xmtr for rudder and throttle. The right stick for elevators . The plane has no ailerons. I suggested moving the rudder to the right stick since this...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
05-04-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,589
Posted By walkermsg

RE: E-Flite DHC-2 Beaver 25e

Do you use the flaps ? I set mine for about 40% and after takeoff go to half throttle and it settles right down. In a 10 mph wind I could bring it to almost a stop when landing if I used the flaps.I...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
03-23-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1,264
Views: 173,341
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Major Glitch in a Futaba SS system!!

Can't we all just be friends. Where did I hear that before ? I've been in the electronics repair business for 40 plus years. Intermittents can be really hard to find. First when you remove the item...
Forum: Digital Video (DV) & Video Editing Software
03-16-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,259
Posted By walkermsg

RE: Transfer from older Sony 8mm tape to DVD

I had a similar problem with tapes I took in Europe. I tried all the usual stuff, all was way too expensive. I went to a local Hock Shop and he rented me one for $5.00 a day. I didn''t evenhave to...
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