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Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
04-17-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 40,466
Posted By mbilar1

RE: The "Flight Sim for Mac" Protest!

As one of the original posters to this discussion, which is now several years old, (power to us Mac users!) where do we stand on what works and doesn't? I was able to get my controller to work with...
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-07-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,669
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Save Dogfights on History Channel!

I got the same email, let's hope it's true. But can't hurt to let em know we love it. Supposedly someone knew a senior producer on the show who said it was in jeopardy. Here's the link

...
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-06-2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,669
Posted By mbilar1

Save Dogfights on History Channel!

[Moderators- I know this is probably not the most appropriate forum for this topic, so please move the thread to wherever it's most appropriate and link to it so it doesn't get lost!]

If you're...
Forum: Beginners
08-01-2007, 12:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,492
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Fly alone?

I went out one night toward the last hours of daylight and everyone was packing up and heading out. Soon I was alone, and felt lonely. Then a couple of vans came screaming up the hill and I really...
Forum: Beginners
07-23-2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Where to fly??

Paradise? Wish I had your problems!

LOL. I once heard a saying... if everyone down on their luck threw all their problems out on a swap table, we'd stare at them for awhile, and we'd all take...
Forum: Beginners
07-21-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,433
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Don't Try This

Nobody ever taught me to disconnect BOTH lines when draining the tank. Maybe that's wrong, but seems to me the air will get sucked in through the muffler, along with any residuals which will just...
Forum: Beginners
07-20-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,372
Posted By mbilar1

attaching canopy?

What are the methods, tips for attaching a canopy and achieving a neat, clean finished appearance? I've seen some sloppy epoxy jobs and I know there must be a better way. I'm curious to see pics too....
Forum: Beginners
07-18-2007, 01:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Covering Questions For Fuse

I have a similar question. I'm ready to recover a SuperSportster Bipe and while I've recovered square-fuselage trainers, the rounded turtle deck is a new challenge. Any technique advice out there?
Forum: Beginners
07-09-2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 691
Posted By mbilar1

RE: For what it's worth

You got that right. I think about all the days I DIDN'T go out, just because I can't fly or had nothing to offer.

Then there's the old-timer who I'll make his day just by sitting and chatting....
Forum: Beginners
07-08-2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 691
Posted By mbilar1

For what it's worth

I went out to the field today on a hot Sunday afternoon expecting the field to be crowded, only to find 3 people at the, and only 2 were flying. There had been a fly-in yesterday, and I guess...
Forum: Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis
07-08-2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Off topic piano tuning question thanks

Well as someone said, if I put an airplane enging on top of my piano, it would be on-topic. Not only do have airplane engines on top of my piano, I have airplane stuff all around the house!. The...
Forum: Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis
07-08-2007, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By mbilar1

Off topic piano tuning question thanks

Thanks to all of you who weighed in on my waayy off-topic piano tuning question in the beginners forum. I didn't get a chance to say so before it was closed. This advice was invaluable, I had no idea...
Forum: Beginners
07-05-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 834
Posted By mbilar1

blue locktite--WAYYY off topic

I have nice old piano that won't hold a tune. I've tuned it several times and as soon as we play it goes back horribly out of tune. Just from reading here, I wondered if after I get it in tune I put...
Forum: Beginners
07-05-2007, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Mixing Epoxy Tip

LOL! Everybody has their own tip! Here's mine: I buy "single use" epoxy at the Dollar General (for $1, and I buy six at a time) and mix just enough to do the 3 or 4 spots I can handle before it gets...
Forum: Beginners
06-28-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,483
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Construction and Build Log - Griffin Trainer Kit Build

Wondered where you went.

Think about putting a glow enging on that Griffin. (AKA Gryphon).:D:D
Forum: Beginners
06-28-2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 998
Posted By mbilar1

RE: epoxy curing time question

For what it's worth:

Think ahead about everything you want to epoxy and get all parts test-fitted and ready. Have all your application tools ready. Then, mix your epoxy and work effeciently but...
Forum: Beginners
06-28-2007, 10:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 759
Posted By mbilar1

RE: New Pilot (Elec or Fuel)?

I fly glow, because it's half or more the fun.
Some fun things about glow:

1. The SOUND! Kind of a man thing. Would a NASCAR fan dig a race with full-size electric cars?

2. The...
Forum: Beginners
06-26-2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 602
Posted By mbilar1

RE: New to RCU but not a newbie

Are you kidding? RC Universe may make me lose my job. I love to build, have little time to fly, but I print out RCUniverse threads to read in the crapper at work. My morning routine at work is to get...
Forum: Beginners
06-26-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,598
Posted By mbilar1

RE: cg mysteriously out of balance??

LOL. Just for what it's worth: My first actual lesson, the instructor didn't have the right buddy cord so we did the 'hand it back and forth' type of training. I admire his 'stones' and he proved it,...
Forum: Beginners
06-25-2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,014
Posted By mbilar1

RE: didn't get off the ground

OK here's an update.

I lowered the nosegear to raise the wing incidence and switched out the .40 for the .46 and put the 11 X 6 prop on the the .46

I went out to the field tonight at about...
Forum: Beginners
06-22-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,917
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Modelers and cats

Very nice. I'll use these on my kids. (The others are over their heads.)
Forum: Beginners
06-21-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,014
Posted By mbilar1

RE: didn't get off the ground

He did mention it as a possibility but by that time it was beginning toward dark and he owed another student a flight, so we didn't try it.
Forum: Beginners
06-20-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,014
Posted By mbilar1

RE: didn't get off the ground

When reinstalling the engines on a trainer, do I bolt down any left or right thrust to the engine?
Forum: Beginners
06-19-2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,014
Posted By mbilar1

RE: didn't get off the ground

OK tonight raised the nosewheel .25 inch (for definite positive incidence), switched out the motor and prop, and stiffened up the nosegear wire. Hope to get out Thurs. night and will report back how...
Forum: Beginners
06-19-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,372
Posted By mbilar1

RE: Look what hinges i found in a LHS

Stiff yet bendy... that might work inverted... insert your own joke here_______ pardon the pun...
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