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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-12-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,838
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: NSRCA Proposed Bylaw Changes

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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-04-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,757
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: thinking about a dog - impact on contests?

Yep......getting a dog is a major decision all right. As I said earlier, I can't imagine life without one. My dog is the only one who completely understands me!!!:eek: 

Cheers

MJ
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-04-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,757
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: thinking about a dog - impact on contests?

Hi Joe

We have a Jack Russell Terrorist! She is now going to be 11 and starting to get a little more mellow. I take her everywhere with me including contests. I don't let her off leash as she has...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
11-07-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,127
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: OK......I'll Be the First to Ask

Glad to have been of service Steve! Nothing better than a goodlaugh.

I can just see it now.......everyone passing it around the campfire after dinner........you just KNOW someone is going to jump...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
11-07-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,127
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: OK......I'll Be the First to Ask

Sorry Mike, you'll have to pry the Scotch out of my cold, liver-spotted, comotose hands.

Actually, on second thought, I will do the right Canadian thing and share..........don't bogart that bottle...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
11-07-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,127
Posted By mdjohnson

OK......I'll Be the First to Ask

So................

When I travel to the D8 WA contests will I now have to bring my tie-dye shirts, lava lamps and a couple of pristine alligator clips for the Friday and Saturday night socials??...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-15-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,223
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: 150 meter rule.

I totally agree.

In the world of full scale IAC acro competition they have boundary judges with walkie talkies. The box consists of a cubic kilometre and the judges are placed at the back two...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-05-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 168,968
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Sebart Wind S Pro

That is exactly where my stabs wound up. It seems this airframe is very sensitive to incidence changes. I have my stabs at +.1* with the motor thrust set to be flush (1/16") with the nose. I do have...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
03-13-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,398
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Beginner Pattern Moderator NSRCA Saftey Rule Proposal

Dick.......I whole heartedly agree with you.

Moderator, this is definately a thread worth re-opening. A lot of very, very good information is being discussed and in a most respectful manner by 99%...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
03-13-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 21,765
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: NSRCA Candidate Rules Proposal Survey is available

I can see your point Tony. You are right, if we made a rule for everything, just like in full scale aviation, no one would ever leave the ground!! This one is an important one though IMHO.I hate new...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
03-13-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 21,765
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: NSRCA Candidate Rules Proposal Survey is available

We are debating a safety issue here. If all we do is save the use of one handor maybe someone'sability to continue his livelyhoodin the next twenty years it will be worth it. I have personally seen...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-15-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 168,968
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Sebart Wind S Pro

I started out by setting the wing at 0* and then setting the stab at +0.5*. I did not like it like this and wound up with setting the wing at 0* and the stab at +0.1*. I had to file the stab adjuster...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
01-30-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 18,857
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Pattern Rules Proposals

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And there I was just thinking that EVERYTHING in the USA was bigger:D
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You oughtta see the 4 meter pattern planes they fly in TEXAS!!!!
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I think this one is McHarg's . . . ....
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
01-14-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 938
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Plettenberg Advance and CC80HV

Thanks for the info guys. Now that it is mentioned I do have a neuron firing about it. I'll disable the logging today.

Thanks again

MJ
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
01-13-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 559
Views: 168,968
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Sebart Wind S Pro

Actually I thought I had taken a picture of the tailwheel and after some sleuthing, found it.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
01-13-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 559
Views: 168,968
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Sebart Wind S Pro

I used four of the horns provided in the kit for my pull-pull setup. As Arch said, the cables exit just aft of the forward stab alignment pin. It was actually very easy to set up. For your second...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
01-13-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 938
Posted By mdjohnson

Plettenberg Advance and CC80HV

Hey Guys

Just maidened my Wind Pro yesterday and it flys great. I do however have a "clicking sound" at throttle settings greater than 3/4. I am wondering if I have to change some of the CC80HV...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-24-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,406
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: How the

I posted this last night and then took it off thinking it might be a bit over the edge........but afterpondering about it again:

I wonder if we should have two different catagories with all the...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-24-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,406
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: How the

Maybe this concept has some merit. After all, in the next few years I can see that if one is to remain competitive, three major pieces of equipment will be mandatory:

1) Contra drive motor and...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
12-08-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 51,386
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: 3D Hobby Shop Osiris 2M

It looks like it is smiling. Probably for good reason!http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/49_49.gif

Cheers

MJ
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
11-23-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 559
Views: 168,968
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Sebart Wind S Pro

I do normal flying of about 12 degrees on aileron and elevator. About 16 degrees on elevator for spins, and about 22 on ailerons for snaps. With 16 up and down on the elevator the plane will spin...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
11-12-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 54,132
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: New Composite F3A.

With the mission accomplished was 0430 CST the time of rendezvous with the mothership that has been hiding/lurking behind the full moon for the last few nights? If it was I missed it.......again!...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-15-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 168,968
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Sebart Wind S Pro

I replaced all the hinges with the 1/8' Robarts uncut. I used a small round toothpick to get epoxy in the receiving hole and then coated the hinges themselves with epoxy and then wiped it off the...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-05-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 168,968
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Sebart Wind S Pro

Hi Arch

I am putting a Plettenberg 30-10 Advance in it. Weight of 565 gm. How much does your Neu motor weigh? With your input I may need to mountthe pull-pull as I was leaning toward the direct...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-02-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 559
Views: 168,968
Posted By mdjohnson

RE: Sebart Wind S Pro

Sorry Henri, I am talking about the 2m Wind Pro. I have been flying the Wind S110 for the past year and a half and have just recently upgraded to the 2m version. Here is the link to the build manual:...
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