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Forum: ARF or RTF
05-07-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4,034
Views: 313,830
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Hangar 9 Twist 3D Part II - Thread Continuation

Jacklegchria, I am running the same prop for mine as well. I put a set of U Can Do .46 landing gear on it and have had zero problems. The gear bolted on without any mods in the exct same holes. I...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-06-2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1,468
Views: 148,733
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Brillelli 366GT *60cc*

Scott, a couple months ago, I was starting my B-60 and after a couple of flips the thing kicked and started backward. After eating my fingers for five or six blades my fingers finally stopped it. ...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-24-2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1,468
Views: 148,733
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Brillelli 366GT *60cc*

The reason Scott says to keep the servo out of the box and away from the ignition is because you can get interference into your radio from being to close to a energy source. You need to try to stay...
02-18-2008, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,363
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Repair broken T-28 rudder

On a small foamy like this you can do a quick field repair to get you back in the air, I know you must carry a roll of clear monocoat repair kit with you ( also known as clear packing tape ). Take...
02-16-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,490
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Bad RC Jet takeoff

I get mad watching these videos on you tube and others. It seems like nobody can fly for crap anymore! So many people are flying things that they have no business even owning. It is pretty funny...
02-16-2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,690
Posted By waydown2low

RE: 580 cap destroyed

Watched a bunch of troubles with the Futaba 7cap. One quarter scale was lost because of the problem. When the plane was on the ground it would be fine sometimes, and other times it would go crazy,...
02-08-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 36,308
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Performance Aircraft Unlimited 30% Extra 330l SALE!!!

1. I just went back to steel, kevlar started fraying at exit holes, and had to retighten several times due to stretch, steel won't stretch.

2. I use 3 lines, pickup line for engine, vent line...
01-31-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,481
Posted By waydown2low

RE: e-flite Mini FuntanaX crash

Good luck with the extra 260, I have about fifty flights on mine and like the little thing. The only problem I've had is the structure around the gear is really weak so be careful flying on rough...
01-31-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,986
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Inflight Structure Failure

Keep the throttle back, its a 3-d machine. I have fixed several 3-d planes with the same type of break. take the covering off the stab around the broke pieces and align best as possible and tack...
01-28-2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 36,308
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Performance Aircraft Unlimited 30% Extra 330l SALE!!!

I cut the velocity stack on my 366 to fit in the cowling as well. You are going to love that motor and plane setup, I am at 3500' and it will hover between 1/4 and 1/2 throttle and punch a hole in...
Forum: Beginners
01-25-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,875
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Need standard servos

watch ebay for small parts, I buy receivers and servos all the time and get good deals. I just bought five JR ds 821 high torqe high speed for $70 shipped. Everything has been brand new and perfect.
Forum: Beginners
01-25-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,647
Posted By waydown2low

RE: What's the most $ you beginners think you'd spend on a plane?

Mmmm, money, whats that! I figured up what I spent last year and said ouch! I built four planes last year the most being about $2700, least being about $300. I bought a trailer to haul them in and...
01-25-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 29,618
Posted By waydown2low

RE: J3 cub, crash on take off nearly every time.

Just out of curiosity, what is the price difference for a plane in London compared to the states? I have always wondered if things were about the same after money value change.
01-25-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 36,308
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Performance Aircraft Unlimited 30% Extra 330l SALE!!!

I am using Hitec 5955TG on aileron and elevator, and a JR 8611A on rudder. The servo speeds are extremely fast on all controls, extremely crisp response and never a flutter issue. The other reason...
01-22-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 29,618
Posted By waydown2low

RE: J3 cub, crash on take off nearly every time.

Ok guys, enough about the engines, it doesn't matter. A plane is only as good as the guy flying it, it doesn't matter if it has a os 40LA or a Saito 82. I flew a Goldberg cub with a O.S. 70...
01-22-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,407
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Trainer + California Oak

Its up to you, I would buy a new fuse and get back in the air quickly, You will spend more money rebuilding. I don't believe in rebuilding badly damaged arfs, not worth the time. You will learn...
01-19-2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,567
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Crash and burn, yak 54

The mustang and the corsair are both good flying planes, just not for trainers. No shame in buying the corsair just hang it from the ceiling for a while you will eventually be ready for it. The...
01-18-2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,567
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Crash and burn, yak 54

Mmm, future balsa piles!!! No warbirds or scale planes of anykind!! Get a Sig Kadet 40, Hobbico Avistar 40, Arrow or any other trainer, maybe even a Goldberg Tiger2 or Sig Fourstar if you absolutely...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-17-2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1,468
Views: 148,733
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Brillelli 366GT *60cc*

Looks good, any idea on weight yet? Wish I could order one, my model budget went to crap, getting ready to buy full scale, wonder if it would pull a V-35 Bonanza, alot cheaper than Continentals...
12-28-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Inspect your fuel clunk after nose in

Another fix is to cut a piece of drinking straw and slip it over the line inside the tank and then put you clunk on. it will not let the tubing bend to much. Have not tried it on my gassers so not...
12-25-2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By waydown2low

RE: HELP me decide: PAU Extra 330L or SDM Yak 54

Both models are good, I own the extra, and a friend owns the yak. The covering on the yak is better as well as some of the other structure parts. As far as flying, I prefer the extra, it has taken...
11-30-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 799
Views: 74,567
Posted By waydown2low

RE: BME Aircraft 30% Extra330L

cshepard,

If you go to the bme website, you can download the manual and get the servo extensions required and add the length of a standard servo lead and make your own if thats what you do. I...
11-29-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 799
Views: 74,567
Posted By waydown2low

RE: BME Aircraft 30% Extra330L

Joeairport, my extra is exactly 17 pounds empty. I am running a Brillelli 60 so I am 4 ounces heavier than a da-50. But with the Brillelli I can run a single cell lipo for ignition and save most of...
11-22-2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 799
Views: 74,567
Posted By waydown2low

RE: BME Aircraft 30% Extra330L

Hey Justin, happy thanksgiving, I replaced mine with the sullivan skylites and they seem to be pretty good. They will still deform if the plane sits on them for very long but quickly go back to...
Forum: 3D Flying!
11-07-2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,066
Posted By waydown2low

RE: Ambiguous CG for Hanger 9 Twist 40 causes crash

Microdat, on 99% of models the cg is pretty close to the spar, or thickest part of the wing. Until you get into delta wing or biplanes the spar area will usually be a flyable point to start from. I...
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