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08-14-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 897
Posted By DaleJEckart

Just seeing this now, hopefully you're still...

Just seeing this now, hopefully you're still around. And shame on everybody else for not giving a newbie a hand.

You can use whatever shocks you want to, provided the length is in the ballpark of...
Forum: Control Lines
01-14-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,968
Posted By DaleJEckart

88mwpKY John. I had that exact same CG issue...

88mwpKY

John. I had that exact same CG issue with my long-departed Sig Wonder. Built it just a hair nose-heavy at Plans CG (spar)... I lost control right away and within about 15 seconds (the time...
Forum: Control Lines
01-14-2016, 07:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,968
Posted By DaleJEckart

So what you are saying is that flying while dizzy...

So what you are saying is that flying while dizzy is actually a BAD thing? :D
Forum: Control Lines
01-14-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,968
Posted By DaleJEckart

Control Line noob asking questions

Hello peeps...

Long time r/c'er deciding to test the waters. I have a couple of questions though...

1) Why do guys use dope/fabric instead of iron-on fabric for the same size planes we in RC...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-20-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 876
Views: 59,792
Posted By DaleJEckart

Actually, the "Loud end of the law's guns" are...

Actually, the "Loud end of the law's guns" are the only CRITICAL place to challenge tyranny. Tyrants depend on their subjects not being willing to pay the ultimate cost to challenge them. As one...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-14-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,601
Posted By DaleJEckart

Thanks, this one is straight out of the box,...

Thanks, this one is straight out of the box, never run. Will try to look at the diaphragm. Are you saying the screen gets coated with a clear film at the factory?
Forum: Gas Engines
12-12-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,601
Posted By DaleJEckart

It sounds like you are pretty knowledgeable. I...

It sounds like you are pretty knowledgeable. I have a DLE-30 that I bought last year and tried to start, but it doesn't seem to suck fuel. Is that a common problem solvable by a carb rebuild?
Forum: Kit Building
12-12-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By DaleJEckart

Got my building set from Paul @...

Got my building set from Paul @ http://www.airfieldmodels.com/index.html (http://www.airfieldmodels.com/index.html)... Medium set... Danish Oil finish applied, ready to go in 1-2 days...
Forum: Kit Building
12-12-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By DaleJEckart

Ray - I got my sheet steel, 24X48" 16 ga., and it...

Ray - I got my sheet steel, 24X48" 16 ga., and it seems to want to lift on the edges. I'm thinking about gluing it to my bench, which is a Sears workbench with a (finished) particleboard top. What...
Forum: Kit Building
12-02-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By DaleJEckart

Thanks, that's the idea... now to make it 24 X 60...

Thanks, that's the idea... now to make it 24 X 60 or 72 ;)
Forum: Kit Building
12-02-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By DaleJEckart

No, I am talking about building complete aircraft...

No, I am talking about building complete aircraft with a magnetic system in lieu of the traditional pins/board
Forum: Kit Building
12-02-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By DaleJEckart

Question Building with magnets

Hey guys, need some info. For those of you who build with a magnet system, what is the recommended steel sheet for this application? Where do you buy your steel and how much do you pay for it?

Dale
Forum: Kit Building
12-01-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By DaleJEckart

Post WTB - Midwest Super Stearman Plans

Looking for a set of plans for the Midwest Super Stearman 65", preferably copies from unbuilt kit - if you can get 2 copies made (1 sided preferred) that would be even better. Will not argue over...
11-27-2015, 01:31 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 403,849
Posted By DaleJEckart

Anyone can fly a drone, indeed... if government...

Anyone can fly a drone, indeed... if government officials can, anyone can...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-10-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By DaleJEckart

Question DLE-30 RPM lead to Hitec Optima???

I was wondering about the RPM lead on the DLE-30 ignition. Can I plug that directly into my bus port on the Optima 9-channel Rx and get RPM telemetry on the Aurora-9X transmitter?
01-02-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 923
Posted By DaleJEckart

Question Anyone have a HK 1875mm B-17? Need help with wiring

I just received my HK 1875mm B-17 and noticed that the connectors don't match up with those on the Turnigy 2200's I bought. Ok, not a problem, I can make my own connectors. However, I am not quite...
12-28-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By DaleJEckart

Either that or the Ziroli Hellcat.

Either that or the Ziroli Hellcat.
12-28-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,256
Posted By DaleJEckart

two words... throttle management LOL

two words... throttle management LOL
12-27-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By DaleJEckart

I think I may stick to original plans for my...

I think I may stick to original plans for my first few designer kits. Have no clue how to mold my own glass parts and probably am not well off enough to purchase one-off gear.
12-27-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,256
Posted By DaleJEckart

Bought myself HiTech Aurora 9x and HK 1875mm...

Bought myself HiTech Aurora 9x and HK 1875mm "Liberty Belle"...waiting on the plane to get here next week.
12-25-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By DaleJEckart

Question First non "commercial" gs kit

In considering my first Giant Scale kit by someone other than a kit manufacturer (i.e. Kit cut from plans from designer such as Ziroli, Bates, Hostetler, etc. ) does it make any difference in...
Forum: Beginners
11-25-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 32,083
Posted By DaleJEckart

I have a TF Corsair that I will be building, but...

I have a TF Corsair that I will be building, but I will have no such problems - an inverted DLE 20 will run just fine in it, regardless of tank position :rolleyes:
Forum: Beginners
11-22-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By DaleJEckart

Question Prop selection questions

I have a couple of questions:

1) what are the pros/cons of a 6-10 prop vs. an 8?
2) how would I go about getting my DLE-20 to run the prop tips supersonic (I'm looking to emulate the sound of the...
Forum: Kit Building
11-18-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,780
Posted By DaleJEckart

Gotta agree with everyone who recommends Titebond...

Gotta agree with everyone who recommends Titebond (I use Titebond II myself)... takes a while longer to set up, but also allows you to reposition AND keeps you from rushing.
Forum: Kit Building
11-07-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 653
Posted By DaleJEckart

Well you answered my question on "worth it...". I...

Well you answered my question on "worth it...". I am building a Midwest Super Stearman and am trying all sorts of "new" stuff on this build (new tome, that is). First gasser, 1st pull/pull, etc. so I...
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