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Forum: ARF or RTF
07-12-2009, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,520
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: DLE55 Breakin

DLUSA.com has all the information you are looking for.
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-12-2009, 06:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: Which Plane

Great planes revolver. Its fast, aerobatic, and a blast to fly. Its my favorite out of the 7 planes in my hangar. It does land a little hot, but not bad once you get used to it.
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-20-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,447
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: What do you think?

The twist 40 was my 2nd plane and worked well.  As mentioned, you have to use low rates on the controls as it reacts alot quicker than a trainer.  On a windy day you can land one almost like a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-18-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,264
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: OS .61fx

Thanks for the input guys.  Seems like a small prop for a larger engine, but I will take your word for it.   I did some experimenting with props and did find that a MAS K series 13x6 did let it rev...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-16-2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,264
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: OS .61fx

manual says 1 1/2 to 2 turns out.   Its not lean by any means.   It is a little on the rich side, but not spitting all over.   Im also running a pitts muffler on it and not the stock exhaust.   I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-16-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,264
Posted By f_shawn68

OS .61fx

I have an OS 61 fx in a revolver and it doesnt seem to be getting the rpm out of it that it should. Im running a 13x6 prop. I have also tried a 12x8. The plane flies slow. I would have thought it...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-04-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: looking for a seaplane or plane with floats

you may want to consider one of these. http://www.maxfordusa.com/lg-neptune-60-white.aspx
Im currently building one for float flies that our club has at Utah Lake.
Where are you going to be...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-21-2009, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2,926
Views: 400,710
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: New Great Planes Revolver

Dieselman, I have an OS 61 in mine and it works well. I fly at a higher altitude too, but it works well. I mounted the RX pack under the tray behind the servos and it balanced perfect. I also...
Forum: Beginners
04-20-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,481
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: dx7 and the famous DS821 servos

I have to agree with gaRCfield. I have a couple planes with them and have never had an issue. I fly the hell out of the planes too. I guess you just got unlucky and received a bad one. Sorry...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-13-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7,471
Views: 711,080
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: New Hanger 9 p-51 mustang **Trainer?!?**

Gt, if your refering to the gasket between the muffler and head, there isnt one. I made one out of some thing cardboard and it has worked well. If your talking about a seal between the 2 pieces...
Forum: Beginners
04-10-2009, 02:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,395
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: JR SX600 TX

WWIIbirds, you will need to buy a 2nd receiver. Standard servos will work fine for a trainer. I buy jr st47bb servos for about $13 each us. for a receiver, try to find an R720UL. Its a 7...
Forum: Beginners
04-09-2009, 02:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: New to 2.4 anything I should know about???

The droops will be nice for you to start out with. I noticed a big difference when I took them off. The evo engine is a great little engine. Just make sure you loctite the muffler assembly. ...
Forum: Beginners
04-09-2009, 02:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,010
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: H9 Alpha RTF/Spektrum Combo

Loctite the muffler bolts where they thread into the head, and also the 2 pieces that make up the muffler. I also removed the baffle from mine. I like the noise. I like to hear what the engine...
Forum: Beginners
04-09-2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,059
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: Better to buy a transmitter or another plane?

One thing to take into consideration here is the availability of support locally. What do club members and LHS carry?? Its nice to go to the LHS and be able to get receivers, batteries, ...etc...
Forum: Beginners
04-03-2009, 02:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,871
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: Support the Little Man (LHS or Online)????

I try to support the LHS, but not all items can be carried. With the economy crunch, it has hurt my favorite LHS and he has been forced to down size. I have spent many days and dollars in his...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-02-2009, 03:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,774
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: hobby vs sport

How can it be a sport when you buy your planes at a HOBBY SHOP???
Why does it need a title?? Sport, hobby.....who cares, its a day away from work to have fun.:D
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-29-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,175
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: Next WWII Warbird idea for Hanger 9 or Great Planes

I would like to see a 60 to 90 size P-38 or a 60 size zero.
Forum: Seaplanes
03-26-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: Looking for a float plane/boat

who makes it and where can I find one Minn???
Forum: Seaplanes
03-26-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By f_shawn68

Looking for a float plane/boat

New to float planes, but not flying. Ive been flying for a year and have several birds in the hangar. The club I belong to has a couple float fly evants a year and I would like to give it a go. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-25-2009, 04:14 AM
Replies: 7,471
Views: 711,080
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: New Hanger 9 p-51 mustang **Trainer?!?**

wont be going in the air for 6 months?? good lord, you better put skis on it then. snow will be just around the corner if you wait that long. :D Keep the wing droops on to start out. ...
Forum: Beginners
03-19-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 786
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: finally did it!

Do yourself a favor and ditch the 3 blade prop and put a 2 blade on it. Also loctite the muffler bolts in. Welcome back to the hobby and you will love the way it flies. It was my first plane...
Forum: Beginners
03-19-2009, 02:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,544
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: What are you flying this year?

As soon as the field dries out.
1. P-51 mustang PTS
2. GP revolver OS .61
3. H9 P-47 thunderbolt saito 100
4. GP super skybolt saito 100
5. Trex 450

going to sell the nextar and...
Forum: Beginners
03-13-2009, 03:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: moving onto next plane here soon....

I will second Phoenixangels recommendation for the Mustang PTS. It was my first plane (trainer) and I still fly the heck out of it. Of the 6 birds I have now, its still the first one in the air...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-13-2009, 02:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,347
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: Any list of Easy ARf Airplanes with Flaps?

Hangar 9 P-51 mustang pts. you dont really need them, but they are there.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-15-2009, 05:04 AM
Replies: 7,471
Views: 711,080
Posted By f_shawn68

RE: New Hanger 9 p-51 mustang **Trainer?!?**

Dont waste your time with the flaps. You really dont need them. I installed the servo in mine right from the beginning and found it makes landings harder. With the flaps being so close to the...
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