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Forum: Redcat Racing Support
01-02-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,362
Posted By jib

RE: I need Lansu transmitter manual

My son has the RS10 and we are looking for a manual also. The transmitter appears to have a charging plug, but I'd like for info on it before I converted it over to NiMH and recharged in the...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-26-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,382
Posted By jib

RE: Did I just break my new engine?

I use aluminum prop nuts on most of my planes, why would cheap steel nuts be a problem?

Jack
Forum: Beginners
10-26-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By jib

RE: Supplier Service

I have pretty much the same postive experience as the other guys have reported above, BUT I have one suggestion, as follows:

On a backordered item that you don't need right now, place a...
Forum: Beginners
09-02-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By jib

RE: Smoked Electronics

Yes. Search for rewind. Basically, the motor a bunch of magets glued to a shaft or bell (in or outrunner) and an armature with windings. There are lots of directions on this forum and rc groups. ...
Forum: Beginners
08-24-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By jib

RE: Flight Sim. Wins Again!!!

I have a moderate dyslexia issue and the sim has been the only way I learned to fly. While I still turn have a occassional quickly remedied wrong way turns while free flying up high, my muscle...
Forum: Beginners
08-24-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,404
Posted By jib

RE: Airplane long storage

I hope the oscar is going to a good home. I bred them for a few years and they are surprisingly intelligent critters. If you go visit him/her after a few months or a year, you will likely be...
Forum: Beginners
08-24-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,598
Posted By jib

RE: Will my old plane be good for anything?

The trainer my son and I learned on sat for 5+ years in a dirty, dusty environment. It' took a bunch of cleaning and a little bit of replacing, but it flew great, until my son had a mid-air with it....
Forum: Glow Engines
08-08-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,488
Posted By jib

RE: Silicone Coupling for Tuned pipe

Yes.

Jack
Forum: Beginners
08-08-2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,866
Posted By jib

RE: tooo fastt

In my opinion, 3D props are good for begniners, as they slow the plane down and add thrust for emergency maneuvers.

jack
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
08-08-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,597
Posted By jib

RE: how do I launch my Draco

I've launched ours with an underhand toss, while holding it by the fuel tank.

Jck
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
08-01-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,881
Posted By jib

RE: what size servo for DRACO

I've tapered the spar with a belt sander.

Jack
Forum: Glow Engines
07-20-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,414
Posted By jib

RE: I am getting on a plane to Japan for OS support

No problem. They will speak english.

While we Americans are horrible about learning other languages, we are fortunate in that nearly everyone else takes the time to incorporate english into...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
07-20-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,135
Posted By jib

RE: SPADS Over the West Coast 2010

Wow, nobody followed up here with a report.

Great event, lots of flying time, great company (more pilots than last year) and good eats all weekend. I'm looking forward to next year.

Jack
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
07-20-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By jib

RE: what size engine for draco

My 56 inch wing flew (until my son crashed it) quite well on a 25 FX. It's easy to launch and flies pretty quickly. Personally, I'm thinking a TT PRO 46 is kind-of on the large side, but then...
Forum: Beginners
07-20-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By jib

RE: Effect of shortening FW to Prop hub distance?

Not if the plane is still in balance or rebalanced afterwards.

Jack
Forum: RC Combat
07-14-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,173
Posted By jib

RE: OS .25FX is back ?

From what I have read, the new Magnum is pretty awesome and is a lot less expensive than the reborn FX. I fly both of the older engines and the old FX can outpower the old Magnum, but the first...
Forum: Beginners
07-13-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,089
Posted By jib

RE: Any Good (Cheap) Beginner Planes?

I bought my entire nitro setup used for under $100 about three years ago. I've since upgraded and/or replaced everything, but still use the old TX and engine on my second trainer (My son had a...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
07-11-2010, 01:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,135
Posted By jib

RE: SPADS Over the West Coast 2010

Andy,

You may have won it, but Aaron dropped our Draco from on-high, under the tape. I was amazed and surprised he didn't pancake it on the asphalt.

I'm trying to get another plane done. ...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
07-10-2010, 01:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,135
Posted By jib

RE: SPADS Over the West Coast 2010

Ah, the man knows his way around a smoker, has a great memory, but a huge overestimation of SPAD building skills, unless you are thinking of Andy! <grin>

Yes, the smoker will be lit friday...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
07-08-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,135
Posted By jib

RE: SPADS Over the West Coast 2010

I'll be arriving during the mid-afternoon on Friday, with my son Aaron; so there are two more pilots. We had a blast last year!!!

I will bring my smoker down, probably Texas style Brisket and...
Forum: Beginners
07-06-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,096
Posted By jib

RE: 4.8v or 6v for sports flyers

4.8 is fine with Spektrum. I still have at least 6 packs still in use. Just be sure, as with any battery pack, that they are in good shape.

I will buy 6.0 volt when I replace them, but there...
Forum: Beginners
06-24-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,531
Posted By jib

RE: Powermaster fuel?? No more?

I just spoke with the folks at Texas Allied Chemicals. They were the producer of the fuel and took over the line when the PowerMaster folks elected to get out of the business.

The bottom line...
Forum: Sport Flying
06-11-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,744
Posted By jib

RE: Ultra Stick 40 for 2nd airplane?

When our trainer had a mid-air, we went with an UltraStick 40. Nice plane, but a bit harder to fly than a trainer.

jack
Forum: Engine Conversions
06-09-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,079
Posted By jib

RE: General Homie Forum

4A is a sweet ride. Get the puppy back on the road. You can haul bigger planes in it than I can in my TR3.

If you were closer, I'd come pick it up. <grin>

jack
ps - My TR8 has a bunch...
Forum: Engine Conversions
06-08-2010, 11:33 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,079
Posted By jib

RE: General Homie Forum

I found my nice aluminum one; the one I used when I rebuilt my 1960 Triumph TR3 engine. It's a sentimental thing. Found my home built piston stop and other custom tools too. It's a good day!

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