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Forum: Questions and Answers
11-05-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By Uncle Ted

Repair

I just busted up a plastic wing tip on my GP Spacewalker(79"). Does anyone know of a source ? Tower has discontinued the replacement part ,GPMA 2167.
How can I repair the plastic wing tip ? The...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-05-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By Uncle Ted

ed.

I tore up a plastic wing tip on my GP Spacewalker (79") and the part has been discontinued. Does anyone know of a source for these wing tips ?
Does anyone have repair proceedures for the plastic...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-30-2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,571
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Good electric setup for kit built Bird Of Time..info here!

Thanks Alex. My setup as indicated in my post is a brushless outrunner with low Kx that may take up to a 13x8 prop but I am certain it will handle a 12x6 at 9000+ rpm which should get it up in a...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-30-2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,231
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Balancing folding props ????

Do you just weigh the blades???
Uncle Ted
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-30-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,231
Posted By Uncle Ted

Balancing folding props ????

What is the best and simplest way to balance folding props in the 11" thru 13" diameter???
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-30-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,571
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Good electric setup for kit built Bird Of Time..info here!

Alex I have read a number of your posts. Do you have any info or comments on my questions to Foodstick?Any experience with Hobby City? My glider here in the mid-west will be a duration/thermal glider.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-29-2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,571
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Good electric setup for kit built Bird Of Time..info here!

Food stick ,I had selected the same setup for a 2M Aspire except I thought I could use a 11x5 or 11x7 prop. Do you have any amperage readings with the 10x6 prop? Hobby City just listed a new Turnigy...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-22-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By Uncle Ted

Top Flite heat gun fuse link source/workaround

The fuse link in my Top Flite heat gun burnt thru. Does anyone know of a source or a work around ??? The gun is 900 watts and the link is on 3/4" centers. Elements are good and gun works fine with...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-06-2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,434,293
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

ARTISAN- Horizon Hobby has a Saito Carb Upgrade,Rebuild Kit for FA-80 to be offered in Oct. per there website. The supposition is that the carb on FA-80 has problems and that the kit will solve...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-06-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,434,293
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

ARTISAN- I will double check my tank. But it is wrapped in thick (1/4) foam. The problem continues on the ground and vibration seems normal for a 4-cycle. Thanks for your input.
Uncle Ted
Forum: Glow Engines
08-06-2006, 08:30 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,434,293
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

My 80 is mounted horizontal ( on its side) and plug heat does make a difference . But I had it running fine, w/o heat, for more than a tank of fuel until it went back to the erratic performance and...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-05-2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,434,293
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Thanks ,I intend to call Horizon on Monday and will press for an exchange.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-05-2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,434,293
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

This engine FA-80 is brand new!
Forum: Glow Engines
08-05-2006, 11:10 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,434,293
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

I am very DISSATISFIED with a new SAITO 80!!! After running more than a gallon of fuel thru this engine it did not run well in mid - range or idle. I then pressure tested fuel tank ,replaced and...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-30-2006, 08:42 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,434,293
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

I am having trouble getting an idle on a new Saito 80 set below 4000 rpm. I have run more than a gallon of Wildcat 15% Premium Extra through the engine. Engine peaks w/ a 12.5x6 APC prop at 9800 and...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-11-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Power for 2m Aspire

Bob -Thanks for the imfo.There is hope for the weather as March progresses. If I buy a new motor I intend to investigate a outrunner which supplies more torque than conventional motors. Do you have...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-10-2006, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Power for 2m Aspire

Bob B -This Mega 1615/2 was intended for a ducted fan but changed plans . NESP suggests that this motor should be used for 2m sailplanes and I have E-mailed them and waiting for a reply. I thought...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-10-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By Uncle Ted

Power for 2m Aspire

I have a Mega 1615/2 that I would like to install in a 2mAspire . What gearbox ,battery and folding prop would you reommend and where can I purchase these components? Thanks
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
03-10-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By Uncle Ted

Gearbox for Mega1615/2???

I want to install a Mega1615/2 on a 2m sailplane (Aspire) and want to get max thrust for quick efficient climbs to altitude. To do this I need a gear box ,folding prop and battery combination but...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
09-07-2005, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Futaba 9CAF ? on Spoilerons & Flaperons

Thanks for your reply. I have made corrections to the program and everything is moving in the correct direction.The 9CAF is a great radio- except when one buys a top end radio like the 9CAF one...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
09-06-2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By Uncle Ted

Futaba 9CAF ? on Spoilerons & Flaperons

I recently transfered a program on my Futaba 9CAF from a plane w/ a single elevator servo which provided a preset amount of flap with Switch C down and a preset amount of spoiler with Switch-C up....
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-22-2003, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: IMPULS 2 and SILENT DREAM 2.5

GBR2-It looks like the IMPULSE II has canopy acess to the nose . I am trying to get a response from them on a model of the IMPULSE II that FVK shows with ailerons and flaps. See it on aero-model.com.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-22-2003, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: IMPULS 2 and SILENT DREAM 2.5

Thank for the info . Your wattage input is around 300 which assuming the SD weighs 64 oz. gives 75+watts/ lb. which should fly the plane well. I am considering 8 cells but the speed control needs to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-17-2003, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: Hangar 9 P51 retract advice

I believe the AMA magazine, June, July or August, reviewed the H9 60 STANG and gave imfo on conversion to the 3/16 gear. Three reviews on H9 Stang this year -AMA, Model Airplane News and RCM -one of...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-16-2003, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By Uncle Ted

RE: IMPULS 2 and SILENT DREAM 2.5

Thanks for your feedback. I do not like the removable nose and you gave me the reasons. That is one reason I am considering the IMPULS II which has conventional tail feathers but no flaps or...
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