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Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
09-01-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,477
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Laws of RC and UAV planes?

Oh, big man!
I suppose you say the same thing about speed limits through a school zone, stop signs, and having to drive on the right hand side of the road.
Imagine if tommorrow, 20 thousand...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-12-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,388
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Nitro Models Cessna 337 - Build Thread

My single engine mod has an AeolianMotors C4260 KV500 pushing a 3 blade 16x8 pusher prop.
I had to change the the tires to much larger just to add clearance, and given the flex, I would like to...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-29-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,388
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Nitro Models Cessna 337 - Build Thread

I have been watching Nitroplanes and their sister site Raidentech for years, esp once I decided to buy the Skymaster 81".
It was often out of stock at either site and often both.

I followed...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-06-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,388
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Nitro Models Cessna 337 - Build Thread

It sounds like the carbon rods might be a good idea after all.
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-06-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,388
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Nitro Models Cessna 337 - Build Thread

I lock the aluminum tubes in place with the set screws as per "Steve1mac"'s http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9681615/anchors_9681687/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#9681687photo here.

Once the...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-05-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,388
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Nitro Models Cessna 337 - Build Thread

Gee, I would not have liked that brilliant yellow colour at all... I have just finished repainting the white/blue monokote a dull grey low-viz scheme, using a light brillow pad scuffing and then a...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-05-2010, 08:11 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,388
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Nitro Models Cessna 337 - Build Thread

I'm almost finished the single electric conversion of my Nitro 81" and the installation to the ArduPilot autopilot.

Should have more pics next week.
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
12-31-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,388
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Nitro Models Cessna 337 - Build Thread

RTFM!

No one likes to help someone who can't be bothered to help themselves.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-13-2009, 12:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,880
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: RC-Power BC6 Software

I'm also looking for this software... the programs that come with the miniCD do not run properly, even in compatibility mode.
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
04-29-2008, 08:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,477
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Laws of RC and UAV planes?

You are right, that was wrong of me to say "regulation".
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
04-18-2008, 08:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,477
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Laws of RC and UAV planes?

As has been mentioned before, there are several sources for those living in the US.

Visit the RCAPA site for a good self regulatory type list of commonsense guidelines as well as a page which...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
04-05-2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,477
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Laws of RC and UAV planes?

You may own the land, but the FAA considers anything higher than 400 feet theirs to regulate in the public interest.
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
03-25-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,978
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: longest range

I realize this is not the right place to debate native hunting rights, but I would like to remind "headhunter23", that Aboriginal persons have the right by law to hunt with whatever means at their...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
03-22-2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,978
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: longest range

I also worry the same.

That the paranoid US environment since 9-11 will spill over to Canada.
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
03-21-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,978
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: longest range

I currently own quite a bit of equipment from rangevideo.com, so I am aware of both their stated specs and actual use.
I am very aware of FPV flight and different record breaking flights.

I...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
03-21-2008, 10:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,477
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Laws of RC and UAV planes?

Certainly.
My "enthusiasm" stems from a recent post to the "DIY Drones" forum site where I got into a spirited discussion with a person who posted a comment that they had heard that adding a camera...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
03-20-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,978
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: longest range

First of all, that is all garbage...the numbers you are spouting.

A 500mw unit cannot get over a mile without special directional antennas (not the ones sold with the kit thats for sure)
...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
03-20-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,477
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: Laws of RC and UAV planes?

In the absense of a reply yet from Patrick, I would like to point out that RCAPA and AMA and indeed even the FAA, all prohibit "beyond visual range" flight.

It would seem obvious that goggle...
Forum: Beginners
01-06-2007, 12:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,226
Posted By Sgt_Ric

RE: ENGINE DOESN'T FLIP OVER

I can see why the Hobby shop might balk at returning the engine and why you are shy about pushing the issue.
I've dozens of engines with dozens of hours of flying time each that don't look as...
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