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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-20-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 689
Posted By upsman522

RE: Battery life questions

I bought the 1100 life pack for my nexstar last year.  With the ground sensor completely off I flew 5 -6 flights a day, came home and charged up to find that I had used about 250 mAh.</p>
Forum: Beginners
04-18-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,452
Posted By upsman522

RE: 3 blade or 4 blade prop for TF p-51

Great picture... you forgot to mention what engine you have in the plane.
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-28-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,725
Posted By upsman522

RE: RC stuff....buying vs. Selling

Look guys,
It is a basic principle of economics that something is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it. I think the buyers are correct to make offers based on what they think an item is...
Forum: Beginners
03-24-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By upsman522

RE: NEXSTAR: Removed my speed brakes!!!

Think about it for a minute.... your speed brakes on there are acting like flaps at full throttle, on any airplane with flaps when you retract them you get a "nose down effect" because you are not...
Forum: Beginners
03-15-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By upsman522

getting ready for another season...

Hiya guys,

Was wondering what you guys do if anything to get ready for the flying season. Last year was my first year flying and I have 2 glow planes and 2 eletric planes. I have cycled all my...
Forum: Beginners
08-20-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By upsman522

Thanks for the advise guys!! Escapade is a great 2nd plane.

Well guys,

Just wanted to let you know that the Escapade was a great choice for a second plane! I am having so much fun flying it. I set it up with the 2 aielron servo options and an OS 55 AX...
Forum: Beginners
07-23-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,549
Posted By upsman522

RE: What would be the best next step?

Hey guys... just an update here.

First I would like to say thanks to all that replied. Many good suggestions were made. Thanks for taking the time.

Ok. So I ordered the escapade. I also...
Forum: Beginners
07-14-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,549
Posted By upsman522

RE: What would be the best next step?

You tennessee guys sure do make convincing arguements. Once we finish Dave Ramsey's(a neighbor of yours)baby step 3 I am surewe will have the money to exsplore more options in RC
Forum: Beginners
07-14-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,549
Posted By upsman522

RE: What would be the best next step?

First of all thanks for your reply. It certinaly was a help, your wife was wrong.(Just dont tell her that, you'll get killed.) I looked at the pulse on hangar 9's website, looks like a good plane but...
Forum: Beginners
07-14-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,549
Posted By upsman522

RE: What would be the best next step?

Just to clarify, at the momentI am not looking to get into building. Not because I dont believe I will ever do it of course, but because I dont have the room in my current living situtation for...
Forum: Beginners
07-14-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,549
Posted By upsman522

RE: What would be the best next step?

It does look like sticks rock, I will agree. But alas they are allhigh wing. I am still kinda in learning mode though and before I become to set in my high-wing ways, I would like to learn a low wing...
Forum: Beginners
07-14-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,549
Posted By upsman522

What would be the best next step?

Hello all.
Well I think that I have definately been bitten by the RC bug. Since the end of May I have soloed my Nexstar Select at my local club, and spent about 4 gallons of fuel perfecting my...
Forum: Beginners
06-28-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 698
Posted By upsman522

Did I kill my plane?

I took my new parkzone ultra micro P51 mustang to work today to try and get some stick time at lunch. Left the plane in my car and the heat got up to around 100 degrees. When i came out to fly the...
Forum: Beginners
06-15-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,159
Posted By upsman522

RE: does fuel choice effect flight time?

I do believe this was the culprit. Afterleaning the low end (gosh that is a hard to get a screw on a nexstar) that engine is running really well. She idles well now for long periods, and is snappy on...
Forum: Beginners
06-14-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,159
Posted By upsman522

RE: does fuel choice effect flight time?

I know on the 46 AX there is the high speed needle... how do i change the low speed settings?
Forum: Beginners
06-13-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,159
Posted By upsman522

RE: does fuel choice effect flight time?

well.. . after a weekend of trying to get this sorted out, I think i have given up. At 50% throttle, with some revs and idles, looks like 14 min is the max i am going to get per tank.

I have...
Forum: Beginners
06-11-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,159
Posted By upsman522

RE: does fuel choice effect flight time?

ok... maybe i am retarded, but how does holding the plane vertical show me how much fuel is left? The tank is under the nose cowel.
Forum: Beginners
06-11-2010, 04:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,159
Posted By upsman522

RE: does fuel choice effect flight time?

this may be the case, but hobbico in all their wisdom put a white, non-see through fuel tank up front.... i tried running it and using a high powered light.to see into the tank, but no luck there. if...
Forum: Beginners
06-10-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,159
Posted By upsman522

RE: does fuel choice effect flight time?

You are probably right about the richness, I have checked the ship over completely after running a tankful on the ground earlier today. I could not find any signs of leakage anywhere in or under the...
Forum: Beginners
06-10-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,159
Posted By upsman522

RE: does fuel choice effect flight time?

Guessi am just trying to optimize my field time. My last 2 training session have been cancelled. One due to high wind, the other due to rain. Just a new guy anxious to get maximum stick time when...
Forum: Beginners
06-10-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,159
Posted By upsman522

RE: does fuel choice effect flight time?

I did bring up the topic of leaning out the mix with him.  If i remember correctly, my instructor said that running too lean will shorten the life of the engine and it was good to run with a...
Forum: Beginners
06-10-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,159
Posted By upsman522

does fuel choice effect flight time?

Hiya forum guys!

I am a new pilot and i have a question about my flight time. I am in training at a local club. I Bought a nexstar select trainer to train on, as that is what most of the...
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