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Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-09-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,669
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: help! which radio to buy? 8fg or 8j.

I had a 7C.... great radio..... but I upgraded to the 8FG & 8FG Super..... it is an awesome radio plus I can use the same receivers as the 7C.

Without question go with the 8FG Super.... you will...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
10-24-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 17,769
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Dx8 to futaba?

Buy the 8FG Super..... best radio for the money..... awesome features !!!

You'll never look back !!!


Mine has never lost link..... But many club members flying Spectrum have lost many a...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
10-24-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,333
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Futaba R617FS receiver problem. Need Help

What Bax said....

Had the same problem.... 1st time I turned on the radio....Actually HAD to read the manual.

If you have a 7 channel Rx or less you need to switch the FREQUENCY setting to...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-25-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,449
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Convert Hobbico Nexstar from NiMH to LiPo

I love my Nextstar Electric with Lipos. I did not change a thing except switching from NiMH to Lipos.
It went from a dog to an awesome trainer (especially on grass fields)

The key is to keep...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
07-01-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: 55 ax enough power?

Power is fine .....reliability on the 55AX is not the greatest..... go with the 61 AX or FX.


It is a "temperamental" engine which runs great when properly tuned (You will need to adjust the...
Forum: The Clubhouse
06-23-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,548
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: congratultions, Tower Hobbies

I have always had "Outstanding" support & service from Tower.... their website is solid (especially tech notes), prices are an excellent value and they ship quickly and accurately.

If you can...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-11-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,106
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: engine out on twin

Turn into the good engine..... Luke.... don't go to the dark side.

-Chuck
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-03-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 170,637
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Great Planes PT- 17 Stearman ARF

I put a Saito 200 R3 3-cylinder radial engine on mine.... and it is a joy to fly..... but nowhere near as cool as Linkan2's UMS 7-35 radial engine.

That is the definition of AWESOME !!!!

...
Forum: Electric Training
05-23-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,084
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: NextStar EP

Hi Chucksolo69:

I have a Nextstar EP and love it.

Flys about the same as the simulator. Only one down-side with it.
The 3600 mAh NiMH batteries it comes with are like lead, and will...
Forum: Sport Flying
05-14-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,435
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: best 4 stroke twin?

The Hangar 9 "Twin Otter" might be a good choice.... very stable twin for those size engines.

-Chuck
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-12-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 122,179
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: GP GEE BEE

So it "is" possible to land a Gee Bee & taxi back to the pits !!!!

Are you sure you didn't photoshop that ????

-Chuck
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-08-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 19,281
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Why Doesn't The AMA and the Hobby as a whole market to minorities?

There is a very simple answer...... deep down inside we fear that they will come out to the field.... take to the air ..... turn into the RC version of the Tuskegee airmen .... and fly the living...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-05-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Engine size help.

I have both the OS Max 46 AX & 55 AX.....stay with the 46 AX.... the 55AX is a finicky little sucker.... while the 46 AxX is reliable & powerful.

The 46AX is a joy to fly and plenty of power for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-02-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,546
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

Hi Jason:

Got an extra one since I didn't use it (put a Saito 3 cyl .90 in mine).

Send me an address and I'll ship it off to you.... No Charge !!

[email protected]

-Chuck
Forum: Beginners
03-02-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Hinges

Hi Frog:

That epoxy & vasoline sounds like a great idea too.... 15 minute epoxy would be my choice and you get to move things around for a few minutes before it sets.

CA+ glue.... you get...
Forum: Beginners
03-01-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Hinges

Hi Frog:

I use "pinned" hinges as well since they put less stress on the servos and allow more freedom of movement.

The down-side is the CA glue getting in the hinge when you insert them...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-22-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 34,712
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Spektrum vs. Futaba?

Just go back to Futaba and just worry about flying.... 8FG Super is an excellent choice.

-Chuck
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-22-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,089
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Hangar 9 Spitfire 60

I love my H9 Spitefire... I have an OS Max 55 and that is more than enough power..... so a OS 61 would "sing".

Retracts & flaps are straight forward and worth the time.... a little flap allows...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-06-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,546
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

I think you can still get H9 Camels & parts according to their website.

http://www.hangar-9.com/Products/RelatedParts.aspx?ProdID=HAN4225&Category=Parts+Listing&SubCategory=

I finished my...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-22-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,198
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: New saito 200 3 cyl

46cc or 1.5 ounces/minute at full throttle

FUEL CONSUMPTION
FA-90R3 25cc per minute (15% Nitro, 13x6 propeller, full throttle)
FA-170R3 45cc per minute (15% Nitro, 15x8 propeller, full...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
01-22-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 862
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Hangar 9 Twin Otter Flap Repair?

I put a hole in my alieron too.

I just used some ultracoat over it on a lower heat setting as to not melt the plastic and it worked just fine.
Later on I applied more heat to it with the iron...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-17-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 40,988
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: All you Gee Bee people reply!

My GP Gee-Bee flies great with the OS Max FS-120 (w/pump). (The sound is awesome)

Still haven't been able to land it yet without the classic ground loop at the end of the roll out, (grass...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-02-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,893
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: HK GeeBee 1.20 Questions

Hi Rob:

Great Planes is still listing the manual for the now discontinued Gee Bee .91 arf at

http://manuals.hobbico.com/gpm/gpma1326-manual.pdf

and also

...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-31-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,985
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: Why are Futaba Servos so expensive?

I use the Futaba 8FG radio too.... Great ain't it ??

You don't need to use the Coreless (S9000 series) servos to get digital servo performance, (coreless are "super high torque")

Here are...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-31-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,762
Posted By Chuck54sd

RE: P 38 Help 1st Twin

I fly RC twins & triples..... twins are a wonderful thing..... the sound is like music.

Like others have posted, the key is to keep your engines rpm as close as possible, ESPECIALLY with a P-38....
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