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Forum: Seaplanes
07-06-2004, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

LT40 on Floats question

I have an LT40 on floats that flies and lands very well. The only modifications I have done are to remove the dihedral and to make the wing semi symetrical. My problem is that it is squirelly on take...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-22-2003, 12:40 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 21,528
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: Radios just coming on the market to prevent this?

Didn't make it through all the posts but I suspect this could be much ado about nothing! I think my homeowner's liability insurance would cover this if it was not intentional. Just like another...
Forum: Kit Building
12-13-2003, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: goldberg cub dihedral

Make that table.:D

Cap'n Bob
Forum: Kit Building
12-13-2003, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: goldberg cub dihedral

I checked my kit and the dihedral gauges will keep the wing 5/8 inch off the tabel.

At the fifth rib in from the tip for the long wing and third rib in from the tip for the clipped wing.
Hope...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-13-2003, 11:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,740
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: Life sucks lately. Thank God I have my airplanes.

Hey Deadeye, sorry to hear about all your problems. Lottery sounds like a good idea.

Didn't know Conrad was such a crime ridden community. Maybe you should move to Dutton.

Come up to Holter...
Forum: Kit Building
12-13-2003, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: goldberg cub dihedral

If you know trigonometry and the dihedral angle from the specs, you can figure this out pretty easily.

distance above table=length of wing from center(times) tangent of the dihedral angle

I...
Forum: Kit Building
12-10-2003, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

Anniversary Cub Assistance

I am building the clipped wing version due to comments in RCU but would like to make the ailerons direct drive and include flaps. Has anyone done this and is there a recommended length to split to...
Forum: Seaplanes
11-24-2003, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,775
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: CL-215 Should I buy engines and fly it or sell it

See the CL215 Skimmers on the lake in front of our house often in fire season. Neat plane, send it to me if you don't want it.

Cap'n Bob
Forum: Beginners
11-10-2003, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: 4*60 engine mounting question

I used the location to achieve the proper cg. Used a magnum 80 four stroke and actually had to put a one inch block between the firewall and motor mount to get balance. This was a kit and was pretty...
Forum: Seaplanes
11-07-2003, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: Kadet LT-40 and dihedral

I made two modifications to the wing on my LT40 Float Plane. I took most of the dihedral out so that with one side of the wing flat on the bench the other is one half inch above. Barely noticeable....
Forum: Kit Building
11-07-2003, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: Help for a warped elevator

It was bare balsa and overnight after the top dried as well as the bottom, it is pretty straight. The primer/sealer is Krylon and I plan to follow that up with Krylon acrylic latex enamel. I was...
Forum: Kit Building
11-06-2003, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

Help for a warped elevator

I used Krylon brush on primer on my Laker and before I got done I noticed the elevator is now badly warped. What happened and is there any way to fix it? I am hoping that by morning it will be...
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-13-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,898
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

RE: Saboteur?

Could it be that their initial diagnosis was correct? Just an observation.

Cap'n Bob
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-02-2003, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

Flying Fields near Exton, PA

Can anyone tell me where the flying fields near Exton, PA are? Thanks
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-18-2003, 02:44 AM
Replies: 656
Views: 68,261
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

What do you do for a living?

Wow talk about being impressed. I always knew there were very talented people doing this hobby.

As the air traffic controllers who replied, I also worked for the FAA for about 37 years but as an...
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-22-2003, 03:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

LT-40 ARF How did you do yours?

We like the Tower .61 or .75. Gets off the water faster when on floats and you can strap on an extra 16 oz tank for cross country flying.
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-16-2003, 03:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

Need some suggestions here

I started flying last year. Have a LT-40 and a 4*60-like both of them and especially the 4*. I am working at mastering the 4* and admittedly have a long way to go but am always thinking ahead.

I...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-09-2003, 03:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

Sig 4* 60/Sig Smooth Floats?

John,
How did this work for you?
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
05-06-2003, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,110
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

4*60 ?

MikelJay, I would also appreciate a copy of the 4*120. Please send to [email protected]

Thanks
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
01-24-2003, 05:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,508
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

Twin Telemaster 40 Bash in work

Wow! Nice job. Did you do the covering by yourself?

Your Buddy,

Cap'n Bob
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-16-2002, 03:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

Float flying at Holter Lake, Montana

:cool:

Last Holter Lake picture try.
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-16-2002, 02:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

Float flying at Holter Lake, Montana

Another picture. :D
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-10-2002, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 803
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

What are the odds of this happening?

I knew putting in that comment was risky. I even checked the dictionary for the spelling of atroshus but I never proof read it. :o
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-10-2002, 03:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 803
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

What are the odds of this happening?

I have a friend I have known since grade school (a long, long time). He has flown and been an AMA member for many years. Number 58525. We now live within 130 miles of each other. I just applied to...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
09-03-2002, 10:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 496
Posted By bigjohnsonrc

four star 40

Has four star 40 been modeled?
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