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Forum: The Clubhouse
04-07-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Big Oakden

protecting plans while building

Guys, I'm sick of using wax paper to cover my plans while building.
When I used to build back in 1970, my dad had these clear sheets of acrylic or acetate that the epoxy wouldn't stick to.
Anybody...
Forum: RC Humor
04-07-2016, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,503
Posted By Big Oakden

need help protecting plans

Guys, I'm sick of using wax paper to cover my plans while building.
When I used to build back in 1970, my dad had these clear sheets of acrylic or acetate that the epoxy wouldn't stick to.
Anybody...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-22-2015, 05:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By Big Oakden

Dirty bird, I have tried it. Once I...

Dirty bird,

I have tried it.

Once I had the receiver linked, I took the throttle adjust and took it to Max high, and Max low. Then ran the motor. There was no increase in rpms/amps/watts once...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-21-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By Big Oakden

JR 9303 Radio Glitch?

Guys,
I have a 9303 2.4 xmitter.
With my latest aircraft (Deuces wild, powered with two Shulman Aviation 4150 x 80amp ESC's)
I am only able to get 40 amps out of the motors/esc's.
I also tried...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
03-04-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By Big Oakden

when i built my Twin Stick. i made them straight,...

when i built my Twin Stick. i made them straight, figuring i could adjust with a small washer behind the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-25-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 141,286
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: 157

Dean, if you find more than one, let me know, I need one too.
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-28-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,919
Posted By Big Oakden

Ultra Stick 60 Convert to Electric Twin.

Has anyone tried this conversion?
I just finished mine,I designed the nacelles from scratch.
The fuselage was rebuilt after a catastrophic loop too close to the ground.
Powered with PJS 2500`s...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-28-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 711
Posted By Big Oakden

Ultra Stick 60 Convert to Electric Twin.

Has anyone tried this conversion?
I just finished mine,I designed the nacelles from scratch.
The fuselage was rebuilt after a catastrophic loop too close to the ground.
Powered with PJS 2500`s...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-04-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 141,286
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: 157

Anyone still flying their sailplane? Anyone have any available parts like a canopy?
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
11-16-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,920
Posted By Big Oakden

Aeroworks .60-.90 Prox260 fuel tank

Guys,

We built two of these planes, one of each color.

Powered by Saito 125 Black Knight, with Xoar 16x8 Black Prop.

All Digital servoes (Hitech 7925) and MG-85 on throttle.

First...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
11-16-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: Aeroworks .60-.90 Prox260 Engine Question

works VERY WELL.

We maidened the first one and flew with a 16x8 Black Xoar Prop.

Half throttle is about all you need to cruise the skies.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-19-2010, 12:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,461
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: Two Crashes this weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2.4?

Jim 14D,

You have been fortunate indeed to not have had at least one radio glitch.
I have had crashes that were my fault (reversed ailerons) on maiden voyage, (a quick $1000.00 loss) and I can...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-17-2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,629
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: 2.4ghz lockout/shootdown

rctom:Both batteries were Nimh. the first crash happened on the first flight. I tested the battery after the crash with an 8ball tester under a 1amp load and still had 6.5volts. the abttery was...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-16-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 870
Views: 165,499
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: Save $20 on a 50$ order from Tower..

this lastone worked for me today.

Thanks JetsiMark.

this was $40.00 more than their current on line advertised price discount.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-15-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,629
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: 2.4ghz lockout/shootdown

HAULING A,

I took the trnsmitter to over 90 feet as this was the 2nd flight on the 2.4 system. Everything worked just fine, as did the first flight.

I had also flown two other aircraft...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-15-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,629
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: 2.4ghz lockout/shootdown

my first crash was in a hanger 9 P-51 that had about 900 flights on it and still flying well. I switched to 2.4 to avoid eing shot down, after my Futaba Transmitter (8uap) took a dump on me and...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-15-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,629
Posted By Big Oakden

2.4ghz lockout/shootdown

Hey all,

Are there any other clubs experiencing a high rate of 2.4ghz aircraft losses?

Our Club has lost 6 aircraft in two weeks, and two of them were mine.

My losses occured at...
Forum: 3D Flying!
08-15-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 110,619
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: Lanier Yak

Well,

we get to the field at 6:00am to get started.

Bout 7:30 it's time to fly :D

It took about 15 mins to get the motor running right (it's been a year since she last flew anything.)...
Forum: 3D Flying!
08-13-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 110,619
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: Lanier Yak

Well guys.

I just finished building mine after 16months....... life has been real busy.

I have mine powered with a G-62 with the original Magneto on it, and a Miller belt drive to start it....
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-15-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,198
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: Aeroworks Stingray

Update on flying characteristics.

They fly great, and go where you point them.

I have tried without much success to do a flat spin, and an inverted flat spin. I can get the spinning action...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-15-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,198
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: Aeroworks Stingray

Brad can be reached at Badbradgraphics.com.

My buddies Nephew was so impressed with our planes that he bought one too.

He also ordered graphics from Brad. It has been ready to go, but he...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-16-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,198
Posted By Big Oakden

Aeroworks Stingray

A friend and I purchased two of these planes to give us some matching electric fun for saturday morning flying before the gas guys can fly.

Overall feeling when the planes arrived: This is...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-22-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 141,286
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: 157" Discus Glider

DMA IN,
I used a PJS-5000 and put a secondary firewall to mount this monster.

It cam off the "trolley" at about 1/3 - 1/2 power.

Unfortunately the number on my plane was 2. Second...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-12-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 708
Views: 127,030
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: Sig Rascal 110

OK Guys (Especially Scott at Sig)
My Grand daughter has been pestering me to learn to fly....
I have my original Tlemaster 40 with an OS60FP on it, but I want something a LOT Larger for her to...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-23-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By Big Oakden

RE: Nitromodels Yak 52 3D

2 Months Late to see this post, but I will put in my two cents worth.

I like mine, First thing though: Put flying wires on the tail feathers if you want to avoid severe failure during a snap....
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