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Forum: Glow Engines
10-26-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,809
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: kool power and after run oil

I am a big fan of after run oil, and just use ATF. After flying, I run the engine out of fuel, spin it a few times with the igniter attached, and repeat over the course of a few mintues.

Then, I...
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-18-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,493
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Is Flying FPV Over a Neighborhood OK?

No. Conventional wisdom in our hobby dictates that model aircraft, regardless of operating mode, be kept away from houses, roads, parks, schools, etc. There's already enough uncertainty when it comes...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-17-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Idle issues (O.S. SF 46 MAX

By the way, have you tried the pinch test yet? If you haven't...get the engine as slow as it will reliably stay running. Pinch the fuel line at this point, and closely watch the motor. If it remains...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-17-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Idle issues (O.S. SF 46 MAX

The screw on the control arm only serves to keep it secured to the barrel.

When you screw the needle in and out, you are metering the amount of fuel than can enter the venturi. The air entering...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-15-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,430
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Do Glow Plugs Wear Out?

I know some guys who change the plugs on their more expensive models every X number of flights. Like others have said, glowplugs are high up on the troubleshooting checklist when things aren't going...
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-15-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,668
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: OS vs. Super Tigre engine

Both brands of motor are excellent. Most of my fleet is Super Tigre, but own a couple of OS motors as well, which have been great.

If anyone has the patience to build a model or learn to fly...
Forum: Kit Building
10-12-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,046
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Four Star 40 Kit - Oops!!

The biggest advantage to dual servos is the redundancy if one of the servos is to quit. Apart from the mixing options, there isn't much you can do with duals on a 40 sized airplane that you can't do...
Forum: Kit Building
10-09-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,338
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Where you build and store your planes? Temperature!

I don't worry about my finished planes at all....I leave one in the trunk of my car all the time which can probably hit 130 degrees in the summer sun. The winters are nice and cold here, too.

I...
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-03-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,669
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: The times, they are a changin! Say it ain't so Joe?

I'm 29 and have been in the hobby for 17 years, flying radio control for 14 years now, since sophomore year of highschool.

I started with a familiar routine: Guillow's, Cox 049, Sterling 35 size...
Forum: Kit Building
09-19-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,109
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Want to build my first kit

It all depends your desired finish. Like painting, a covering job will only be as good as the prep work that went into it. Gaps, excessive glue, uneven, nonflush surfaces are often amplified by the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-11-2012, 05:28 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,300
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Radios

All and only Futaba

Conquest FP T4NBF (FM)
Skysport T4VF (FM)
Skysport T6YG (FM)
T7CAP (PCM)
T6EX (Spread Spectrum)

Car and boat:
Forum: Kit Building
08-31-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,221
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Guillows planes ?

I have built a number of Guillow's rubber powered free flight airplanes. Sticks and tissue...and a rubber band that when wound too tight warps the whole fuselage. They were a lot of fun and as...
Forum: Kit Building
08-30-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Four Star 60 Plans

Don't forget you can fold or cut the plans....I actually am having a hard time remembering an instance where I didn't have to do this. It is a luxury to be able to view the plans in their entirety,...
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,109
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Want to build my first kit

It might be....I have never owned a 20cc gas motor but did run both a Saito 100 and a Super Tigre 75 on my 4 Star 60. The motor bay is not very wide on the 4 star and I'm not sure how wide a space...
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,842
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Fuel-Proofing Before Locating Engine Mount?

Avistarpilot...most excellent!

I ride a 09 Crossfire 800 all stock....3200 miles so far...and my ditch pickle '01 ZR 800 with a 1.25 Ice Ripper and around 6500 miles!!

I'm excited for the...
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,109
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Want to build my first kit

Having built both models, the Ultrasport is much more difficult than the 4 Star...and is not a good choice for a first timer. The amount of sanding on the tail feathers and nose might be a little...
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,842
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Fuel-Proofing Before Locating Engine Mount?

Also...never count on your tank leaking! A properly assembled tank and good plumbing will be trouble free for many years.
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,842
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Fuel-Proofing Before Locating Engine Mount?

Prepare it for both set ups. That's what I have done for many models....pushrod configurations and engine mount configurations (i.e. capable of 2 and 4 stroke). If not in use, you just plug the...
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-23-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,399
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: What size of RC planes do you like?

I enjoy building kits and using glow motors from .46 to 1.00, two and four stroke.

The planes are small enough to use (mostly) regular servos, light duty hardware, and fit in closets and easily...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-16-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: Four Star 60

Great thread. I flew my Four Star 60 with my Super Tigre .75 last night. I think I have a 12x7 prop on the plane, and it is a very nice combo. I enjoy flying a routine, and using the throttle alot....
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-15-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,279
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: RF interference/glow driver

I was just curious to see how spread out all the components are in the fuse. You might be able to get away with a shielding a portion of the fuse...almost like an RF firewall. The 2.4 system's...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-14-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,279
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: RF interference/glow driver

Wow. A true case of RF energy coming from your set up. Is the glow driver battery near the engine? If it were me, before trying a different radio set up, I would try different lengths of wire for the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-13-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,279
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: RF interference/glow driver

Does this happen when the motor is running or off?

Any kind of loose connection that has opportunity to "gap" will create RF noise. Glow drivers (and I'm not familiar with the type you're using)...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
07-19-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,873
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: 72 mhz still ok?

All but one of my systems are 72 MHz. I bought a 2.4 GHz system a few years back just to see what it's all about.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
06-28-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,003
Posted By ArcticCatRider

RE: X-acto knife sharpening

SMITHCREEK,

This is kind of off topic but still involves sharpening

Had some difficulties cleaning my Coho salmon last weekend. Any ideas on a stone for fillet knives? The subject here is...
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