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Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-30-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,116
Posted By fox59

RE: got plans for the Solution

the solution was the last in a series of pattern designs by Hal DeBolt, and published in August 1978 MA. I built one many years ago and still have it. Quite a good flying plane. Mine is powerd by a...
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-18-2008, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,118
Posted By fox59

RE: What would be the "perfect trainer"?

form my own experience, 2 designs come to mind, neither one was "perfect":

The orignal Falcon 56 with 3 channels and a .19. Tail and wing was rubber banded on. When built per the plans/kit, it...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-16-2008, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By fox59

RE: Help With Home Brew Foam Wings

nichrome wire is not required. I have used music wire and it works fine. Others have reported using multi-strand fishing leader type wire. Steel has plenty of electrical resistance for this...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-09-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,558
Posted By fox59

RE: old enya 40 vs enya 45

FWIW:

Got the engine today and as suspected, the front casting/crank assembly on the 40 is identical to the 45. The con rod is the same and the parts swapped out fine. 40 was a parts engine and...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-04-2008, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,558
Posted By fox59

RE: old enya 40 vs enya 45

thanks, downunder!

I have both the 6001 and 6002. the latter purchased as a parts engine that I added missing/damaged hardware to from new part purchases from Enya, and will run it as soon as...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-03-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,558
Posted By fox59

RE: old enya 40 vs enya 45

6002 for both
Forum: Glow Engines
04-03-2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,558
Posted By fox59

old enya 40 vs enya 45

Gents:

These 2 engines are so close in displacement - How much comonality is there between these 2?

fox59
Forum: Aerodynamics
03-31-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,941
Posted By fox59

RE: Good Reading?

Theory of wing sections, or a large part of it, is available online from NASA/NACA web site as NACA TR 824. The link below might get you there.

http://hdl.handle.net/2060/19930090976
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
03-07-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By fox59

RE: high capacity nicads

I went to the site. Lots of good information. What is the difference between consumer and industrial cells? Generally, indusdtrial products are held to higher standards than comercial products. I...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
03-07-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By fox59

RE: high capacity nicads

Red:

Do the 1100 ma nicds have a poorer reliability record than say the 800 ma ? If quality control efforts are kept to high standards it's quite possible that the 1100's could be just as...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
03-07-2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By fox59

high capacity nicads

Gents:

The highest capacity nicd AA cell I have seen is 1100 ma. With the thought that the further a technology is pushed, the less reliable it tends to be - has the 1100 ma AA cells proven to...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
03-06-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,095
Posted By fox59

RE: nmhi vs nicad reliability

I think it will be nicads for me, at least for the flight packs. Many sources state the same things. The highest capacity sanyo AA is 1100 ma. methinks. Are these any more delicate than lower...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
03-06-2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,095
Posted By fox59

nmhi vs nicad reliability

Gents:

I hear various bits regarding nmhi battery reliability and would like to know anyones personal experiences. Read one statement that certain hi capacity mnhi sanyo cells arent' much good....
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-05-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,642
Posted By fox59

RE: Best Current Rear Exhaust .60's

which manufacturer supplies cells to JR?
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-04-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,642
Posted By fox59

RE: Best Current Rear Exhaust .60's

any details on the battery? Manufacturer - single cell quit? I will be replacing all batteries shortly and had considered nmhi as the best choice. I don't know of any rear exhaust 60's other than...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-02-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,841
Posted By fox59

RE: connecting rod bushing

my plans are to use the original con rod and install new bushings. Seems like there are many materials that will work - even brass. the material properties of brass don't seem to be all that much...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,841
Posted By fox59

RE: connecting rod bushing

pressing out the bushing should be no problem. its finding the material at a close enough size without having to resort to a lathe that will be the challenge.

ran across this on the net:


...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,841
Posted By fox59

connecting rod bushing

Gents:

I have an old enya 45 (6002) with a worn connecting rod bushing. I can easily order a replacement direct from enya, but I can't resist trying to repair this one. It has a brass insert. I...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-29-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By fox59

RE: Proline Single Stick?

I think there were several models, including a different one when proline was built by ace for a short time. The open gimbal, machined stick assemblies were/are the most desirable. Recently ebay had...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-29-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By fox59

RE: formula needed

On some full scale aircraft, there is an area ahead of the hinge line and is known as a aerodynamic balance surface. Cubs have them on both elevaor and rudder. They can contain weights, or can be...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-24-2008, 07:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,571
Posted By fox59

RE: Paint for Pattern Planes

I am currently using the System 3 paints on a senior Falcon. So far, I am very favorably impressed. The stuff is water thinning and cleaning, can be brushed, can be used on open fabric - in my case...
Forum: User Product Reviews
02-06-2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,541
Posted By fox59

system three paint

Been working with this material the past few weeks as a trial run. So far so good, with a few comments. It went on a Sr Falcon kit I have been dragging around for years (goofy kit - another story!)....
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-06-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,316
Posted By fox59

RE: Flaperon's On These Old Bird's

It was not intended as humor. Was that a "flame"? Having taught college level aeronautical engineering - and having practiced in the field for 30 years may have given me an edge in this discussion. ...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-06-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,316
Posted By fox59

RE: Flaperon's On These Old Bird's

Perception is the key to keeping the ground-based pilot controlling a flying rather than falling aircraft. I could not agree more. Piloting a aircraft from the ground is much more difficult than ...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-05-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,316
Posted By fox59

RE: Flaperon's On These Old Bird's

Try these two thought experiments. The physics of this are identical to a boat circling in a river current. An observer from the shore will see oblong loops while the boat circles the same spot in...
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