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Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
09-08-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,976
Posted By Flysfloats

I will try and clarify a little My Protege had...

I will try and clarify a little My Protege had a 4,000 mah, 5 S, 35-70C battery.(poor performance). My Kaos had a 4,000 mah, 6 S, 35-70C battery9good (performer). Both with 13x5 props.

I next...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
09-05-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,976
Posted By Flysfloats

Plane Won't Accelerate

Need Help!! Tried to "maiden" my recently finished Protege kit. During the takeoff roll, it wouldn't go fast enough to lift off, not even close! I was comparing this plane to my Kaos .60 which...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-25-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By Flysfloats

The saga continues, sigh. Today I continued my...

The saga continues, sigh. Today I continued my "live chat" with the HK rep in the Philippines and after numerous chats he informs me that the reason for the delay is that one of the items I had...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-25-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By Flysfloats

Here is the latest misery from Hobby King. Last...

Here is the latest misery from Hobby King. Last Sunday I placed an order for one brushless motor and a 6 S battery, both were In Stock. As of this morning, Friday, the status of the order remains...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-22-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By Flysfloats

Thank you for the reply. I will give Value Hobby...

Thank you for the reply. I will give Value Hobby a good visit. FF
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-19-2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By Flysfloats

Hobby King Problems With Ordering

I have used Hobby King for a source of electric motors, batteries, connectors, etc for quite awhile. In the past I could pretty easily scroll through whatever category of items I was interested in...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-18-2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,153
Posted By Flysfloats

Ok, it looks like I will have to buy another...

Ok, it looks like I will have to buy another transmitter and receivers, groan. I talked to an online guy about this and it was his opinion that a Spektrum should be my next purchase. We talked about...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-16-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,153
Posted By Flysfloats

Thanks for the reply. Sadly, this confirms my...

Thanks for the reply. Sadly, this confirms my worst fears. If I buy another transmitter I then have to buy a dozen or more receivers, grrrrr.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-15-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,153
Posted By Flysfloats

Aurora 9 receivers

I have had my Aurora 9 for a LONG time and it continues to do all I need it to do. However, I am having difficulty finding receivers for it. In the past I have been able to buy Minima 4 and 6...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-14-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,895
Posted By Flysfloats

Wow, awesome reply, thank you. This new, to me,...

Wow, awesome reply, thank you. This new, to me, procedure will be challenging. I have never charged a battery to a "storage" voltage but will try in the future, especially with the more expensive 5...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-12-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,895
Posted By Flysfloats

LiPo Discharger

It seems that I have been abusing my batteries for a long time. I have always charged them after flying and many batteries will go long periods of time between using again. I now have some planes...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,091
Posted By Flysfloats

A bit of an update. I FINALLY finished building...

A bit of an update. I FINALLY finished building my Regal Eagle, que' milagro!! When and if the weather improves enough, I will do some taxi testing and then, gulp, a maiden. I will be going to a...
Forum: RC Jets
09-19-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,113
Posted By Flysfloats

John: Something is different from what I have and...

John: Something is different from what I have and from your pics above. It "seems" to me that the highest "stab" is actually higher than the trailing edge/aileron of the wing. My forward most dowel...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,113
Posted By Flysfloats

Coming along nicely but looks on the complicated...

Coming along nicely but looks on the complicated side. For 3 out of my 4 FS planes, down and welded were the answer! I ended up installing the 1/4" square carbon fiber rods for wing stiffeners. I...
Forum: RC Jets
09-04-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,113
Posted By Flysfloats

John, I did a fit check yesterday and I "may" be...

John, I did a fit check yesterday and I "may" be able to put one battery on each side of the fan, either vertical or possibly by building a shelf on each side of the fan at the top of the fuse sides ...
Forum: RC Jets
09-04-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,113
Posted By Flysfloats

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/480x640/00fb21fe_347d_45e1_8a99_0a673807371f_4b4d44a51fcca5462f4dd5544249c336eafca6f2.jpeg

Here is my attempt at joining the front and...
Forum: RC Jets
08-29-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,113
Posted By Flysfloats

"The two most useless things on Earth are...

"The two most useless things on Earth are altitude above you, and runway behind you."

You forgot "fuel in the truck"!
Forum: RC Jets
08-26-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,113
Posted By Flysfloats

John: I have tried to send you 2 PMs, have you...

John: I have tried to send you 2 PMs, have you received then?? After they were sent I checked my "Sent" messages and they weren't there! No idea if they went thru or not, grrrrrrrrrrr!

I am...
Forum: RC Jets
08-24-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,113
Posted By Flysfloats

So far I don't see any of the "nose block"...

So far I don't see any of the "nose block" triangles?? In these pictures do you consider the sides of the nose block to be finished, except for sanding??
Forum: RC Jets
08-23-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,113
Posted By Flysfloats

REALLY looking forward to following this build. ...

REALLY looking forward to following this build. John has provided me guidance as I am taking baby steps in building my Regal Eagle. This thread will be invaluable to me and any others building...
Forum: RC Jets
05-13-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,091
Posted By Flysfloats

I am back again for more frustration! First the...

I am back again for more frustration! First the good news, I received my fan and motor Monday. I can't believe that the plastic fan was $180?? This is going to be a pricey build for me and will...
Forum: RC Jets
05-10-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,091
Posted By Flysfloats

The motor and fan are scheduled to be delivered...

The motor and fan are scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. With the wing spars un modified the inside dimension of the fuselage between the "half moon" looking motor mounts is a bit over 6". I was...
Forum: RC Jets
05-08-2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,091
Posted By Flysfloats

I FINALLY made the last step in starting my...

I FINALLY made the last step in starting my building of the Regal Eagle. I bought kit in mid 80s but never opened the box. Been waffling on whether or not to build it and yesterday I ordered a 120...
Forum: Forum questions or problems
04-24-2020, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By Flysfloats

Pictures

Sorry for my ignorance, BUT, would somebody post a KISS step by step on how to post a picture?? I have searched and searched and can not find or understand how to do this. On many other forums I...
Forum: RC Jets
04-16-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,091
Posted By Flysfloats

Thanks for the reply. In your opinion could I...

Thanks for the reply. In your opinion could I have adequate, not rip roaring, performance with E-power?
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