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Forum: Glow Engines
09-06-2003, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By Rio1

Extension tube from muffler-Saito 180

Can I safely mount a short, 1" plastic tube to the end of my muffler on my Saito 180? I would like to divert the exaust to the outside of the cowl. I've heard in the past that this can cause a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-25-2003, 04:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By Rio1

Planes made by Yellow Aircraft

I'm thinking about putting together one of Yellow Aircraft's ARFs such as the Extra 300L. Can I get people's opinions as to the quality and workmanship of the kit...also how do they fly? I would...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-17-2003, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By Rio1

Saito 180 Engine/prop combo

I am installing a Saito 180 to my Sig Extra 300 XS....the Saito's instruction manual lists many prop sizes to use...what's the best?????
Thanks
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-06-2003, 02:58 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 29,580
Posted By Rio1

Message for Red7fifty

Hey Red7fifty..Are you flying your extra 300xs yet? Where do you fly in the Bay Area? I'm in Pleasanton and fly at one of the Livermore sites.
I'm in the middle of completing my Extra at this...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-01-2003, 04:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By Rio1

Buying a Cub ARF- Opinions needed

Capthis,
Thanks for the tip regarding the World Models 1/4 scale Cub...a beautiful place but will accomodate a Saito 180??
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-01-2003, 03:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By Rio1

Buying a Cub ARF- Opinions needed

I'd like to get a large Cub w/clipped wings to use with my Saito 1.80. What are my choices? I want the largest, quality ARF kit that will go with that engine. Any opinions will be appreciated....
Forum: Glow Engines
01-26-2003, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By Rio1

Fuel tubing for Saito 1.80..what size??

Thanks for the web site info bjw4072...very informative!
Forum: Glow Engines
01-26-2003, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By Rio1

Question for bjw4072

bjw4072,
What web site are you speaking of? Can you give me the link?
Thanks
Forum: Glow Engines
01-26-2003, 01:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By Rio1

Fuel tubing for Saito 1.80..what size??

Hello,
Can anyone tell me what diameter fuel tubing to use on my Saito 1.80?? Is 1/8th inside diameter optimum?? What is the best fuel tank clunk to use with this combo??
Thanks
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-19-2003, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By Rio1

Wanted: metalic linkage components

I am looking for a good quality brand of metal servo arms, horns and linkages that connect to my Hitec servos. Can anyone tell me where I can find components like that. I'd like to replace my nylon...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-18-2003, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 715
Posted By Rio1

Used servos-how to check??

OK, I'll go with the nylon gears.
I'm learning this process as we speak and was just wondering when I go to replace the gears, do they install one certain way or is there some kind witness mark...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-17-2003, 04:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 715
Posted By Rio1

Used servos-how to check??

Thanks for the tips guys! ServoCity sells nylon or metal gear sets for the 605BB servo. Should I upgrade to metal???
Thanks
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-17-2003, 02:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 715
Posted By Rio1

Used servos-how to check??

I'm assembling a new1/4 scale Sig Extra and I want to use the same servos from the Extra that I had previously crashed. What is a good method to make sure that these used servos are still good? ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-28-2002, 03:13 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 29,580
Posted By Rio1

Sig Extra 300xs any problems

Krayzc,
Thanks for the balancing advice. I'll get a GP balancer this weekend.
Did you use the stock pull-pull wires for the rudder or did you use something more solid?
Thanks
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-27-2002, 06:27 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 29,580
Posted By Rio1

Sig Extra 300xs any problems

I've never balanced such a large model before. Can you guys tell me your preferred methods for balancing the Sig Extra 300XS (not the two person method). I understand that the plane must be turned...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-26-2002, 05:09 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 29,580
Posted By Rio1

Sig Extra 300xs any problems

Hey Smartwork,
Beautiful work on the ARF!
What wheels did you replace the foamies with? Are they the same size as stock? Do you have problems with the stock wheel struts breaking at all? My...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-26-2002, 04:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By Rio1

Dead stick while flying..Saito 180

Thanks for the tips guys. I was careless during my last flight because I didn't tach the engine (I still don't own a tach) and when it sputtered the first time, I should have checked all systems...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-24-2002, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By Rio1

Dead stick while flying..Saito 180

My last flight with my Sig Extra 300XS ended in disaster when it's Saito 180 quit functioning while I was banking the plane into an approach.
That day, the engine seemed to want to die only when I...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
11-24-2002, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 446
Posted By Rio1

Question about servo/receiver connections

I have many high-torque Futaba servos that I want to use in my next model and I want to buy a new radio that might not be Futaba-made. Will I have any problems using adaptors that let me connect...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-20-2002, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By Rio1

Wing bags for Sig Extra 300XS

Have any of you guys bought wing bags for your Sig Extra 300XS? If so, from where did you buy them? Do they make fuse and tail bags as well for that plane??
I'm looking for good quality.
Thanks
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
11-20-2002, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By Rio1

PCM vs FM??

Thanks for your input everyone......I guess what I really want to know is what type (PPM, PCM or just normal FM) will give me the most reliable signal...ie, radio glitches, etc. and what make and...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
11-20-2002, 05:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By Rio1

PCM vs FM??

I'm in the market for a Futaba 6 ch radio to fly my Tiger II and Sig Extra 300XS and was wondering what the difference between the Futaba FM and PCM radios is. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-16-2002, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 542
Posted By Rio1

Sig Extra 300XS set-up

Hello,
I'm new to this message board and thought I'd ask a question.
Last year I dumped my cherished Sig Extra 300XS into the ground (completely totalled!) after the engine died during a landing...
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