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Forum: Beginners
06-01-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,068
Posted By RP80

HELP setting up Servos for FULL throw?

I'm setting up a plane and want to get the most resolution out of my servos. So I set my arms up for a 1 to 1 ratio, but to get a good 45 degrees throw on my elevators I had to dial in travel to...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-26-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,935
Posted By RP80

Yep I think it's the carb. I looked at the...

Yep I think it's the carb.

I looked at the butterfly on the throttle side.. there was LIGHT everywhere! It was uneven and not flush anywhere hardly. I switched it for a butterfly I had on...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-20-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,935
Posted By RP80

If it is in the front bearing, is it possible I...

If it is in the front bearing, is it possible I could diagnose it by packing grease between the hub and bearing to see if it tempoarily fixes it (to block the air)?

I just want to quick diagnosis...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-19-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,935
Posted By RP80

DLA 58 won't idle down or reliably

I have a DLA 58 that runs good, except, the idle is unreliable.

the ONLY way I can get it to idle LOW is by tuning it so poorly that the transition is horrible (just overly rich on low end and...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
08-08-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By RP80

Carbon Fiber Prop - How to properly Tighten?

Hey guys - how tight should you bolt down a CF prop on a 35cc engine?

When you take yours off is there an impression on the CF like with a wood prop? or is that too tight if so?
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-10-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Posted By RP80

ok, thakns for the additional info. What amp...

ok, thakns for the additional info. What amp meter can I buy that will work for our scenario. Also chuckk2 - what tester do you have that you mention?
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-10-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Posted By RP80

Cool! thank you guys! John - have you had any...

Cool! thank you guys! John - have you had any servos fail on your plane after havinng done these tests? Or have you been 100% sucessful?
thanks
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-09-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Posted By RP80

Electronic EXPERTs! Is there a way to TEST servos and detect problems early?

Ok, so one of my big concerns is servos. I've learned ANY brand CAN fail. Obviously you stick with the ones you know and trust or have been used successfully a lot by others. But is there a VERY...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
04-23-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By RP80

How many Wing Thread Sizes are there?

I am going to buy a bunch of wing bolts for myself and guys at the field as it seems like very often they go missing.

Can anyone tell me how many differnt threads there are? I know Aero works...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-22-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,270
Posted By RP80

RE: Miracle Fuel Pump

I got a PM reply from a couple people so I ordered it. Here it is for $49 !! http://redwingrc.com/accessories/miracle-electric-fuel-pump/miracle-rc-fuel-pump2.htm

The link still worked for me...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-22-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,270
Posted By RP80

Miracle Fuel Pump

Has anyone used one of these? Do they work well? I've been wanting to get rid of my hand pump but didn't want to spend a couple hundred $s on a powered one, but my friend just sent me a hidden link...
Forum: Aerodynamics
09-28-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,044
Posted By RP80

RE: Who can help with THIS one? Guru needed :) WILL PAY

Thank you guys for the responses and help!Ididn't have my notifications turned on , so I thought Istumped EVERYONE, until logged on and was pleaseed to hear some experienced responses.

OK- to...
Forum: Aerodynamics
09-28-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,044
Posted By RP80

Who can help with THIS one? Guru needed :) WILL PAY

Ok, Ihave a custom designed plane that flies GREAT, except Ihave to add 16oz of weight to the front just to get it CLOSEto neutral (still a BITtail heavy).

It's an aerobatic design, much like a...
Forum: 3D Flying!
08-19-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 742
Posted By RP80

Good Electric Motor for 55" Edge??

Hey Guys

I have an edge (slick) that I"m putting together. It is a 55" and about 4.5lbs.

Can you recommend a good motor and ESC? I was thinking I"d get it from Heads up RC maybe?
thanks
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
08-06-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,402
Posted By RP80

RE: Build Thread: Redwing 30cc MX2

Check these out guys! This is the best of both worlds.

cheaper than buying a whole new set of arms. Metal connection to servo. and they are tapped. So you just screw in and locktite...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-05-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By RP80

RE: 30cc - mini servo IN stab???

Just asthetics. They would be hidden from the top/side view. I think they are an eyesore there
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-05-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By RP80

30cc - mini servo IN stab???

Hey guys

I was thinking of, instead of mounting standard servos on the outside of the fuse, by the tail (where most 30ccs put them for elevator), cutting a hole and putting a mini servo in the...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-29-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 616
Posted By RP80

RE: DLE 30 - great price!

Oh, they have really good prices on the DLE 20 and DLE 55 too. I just needed a DLE 30 so I didn't mention it. ...
later...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-29-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 616
Posted By RP80

DLE 30 - great price!

Wanted to share this - I just picked one up from Redwing, across the river from me for $269 WITH a free prop!! This is the best deal I've found AND they offer pre running on their engines, and a 2...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-18-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By RP80

RE: FINALLY! Aluminum CIRCLE servo arms

They aren't, they are 2mm.

OH! Nevermind - I see - the ones on servo city are the 5-40. Those look pretty specialized.

The ones Redwing has are just for planes really - not robots etc,.

I...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-17-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By RP80

RE: FINALLY! Aluminum CIRCLE servo arms

http://redwingrc.com/accessories/circle%20servo%20arms/large/aluminum-servo-circle-arms04.JPG
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-17-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By RP80

RE: FINALLY! Aluminum CIRCLE servo arms

They fit the power hd and futuba servos right now. He is getting the hitecs in - (he said about 2 weeks but you know how that goes. I would say by mid april he probably will ahve them for sure. He's...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-16-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By RP80

RE: FINALLY! Aluminum CIRCLE servo arms

http://redwingrc.com/accessories/circle%20servo%20arms/large/aluminum-servo-circle-arms01.JPG
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-16-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By RP80

FINALLY! Aluminum CIRCLE servo arms

I can't remember where I saw the original question from someone else trying to find these, but Tim at REDWING finally has them to solve the problem that we all have with those kits that come with...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-16-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By RP80

FINALLY! Aluminum CIRCLE servo arms

So, I have a couple ARFS that came with these carbon fiber or aluminum arms, that are great BUT you have to screw them to your plastic arms you get with your servos. I don't trust the plastic too...
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