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07-25-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By 92ARed1

I had that happen a couple of times- the servo...

I had that happen a couple of times- the servo arm for the valve hit them. Route the lines / connectors well away from servos.
Forum: RC Jets
05-03-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,840
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: Very bad answer from HH service department

The HHonline store is treated internally like an LHS

New products are allocated out to the LHSand online.

So depending on where you are "in line" when you place your order, determines if you...
04-09-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Lomcevak,

I had my gear stay down on the maiden flight last year. I was surprised they would not retract, Ihad done extensive leak testing.

On removing the wing, I found I had a quick...
Forum: Beginners
01-24-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,737
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: Newcomer Looking for Info On New Equipment.

If you haven't made a decision yet, you may want to look into an electric ARF. Technology has changed quite a bit, and you could refine your skills quickly and maybe start a kit while you are doing...
11-06-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Loosen up the allen screw that you would use to adjust toe in, and you should be able to gain a bit of height there, in order to clear the wheel well.
09-21-2011, 11:34 AM
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Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

I've had a few landings where I should have gone around and lined up better.  I tend to commit - need to work on that!

It does sink in so nice.
09-21-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Very impressive landings Alf.

Ihave settled into 3pt/w full flaps. Our field is very rough and the wheel landings don't seem to go nearly as well.
Forum: Beginners
09-19-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,147
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: which plane to use for instructing

A Parkzone T-28 makes a fine trainer, since you will be there to help - buddy box
Forum: Gas Engines
09-13-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,550
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: loose mufflers on DLE 55

I had a heck of a time keeping a muffler on my DLE55. As a disclaimer, I am new to gassers (in airplanes).

Ifirst tried blue loctite and the manuf. instructions to no avail. I knew better due to...
08-08-2011, 07:31 AM
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Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

I am using 2 x 2100 Life batteries. Rx is a 9 channel power safe (Spektrum) that takes two seperate battery inputs. No regulator for Rx. Ignition is run off of this also, with a 42% products "thor"...
07-17-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Yes to both questions.  The small latches worked well until they didn't ;).  
07-17-2011, 07:28 AM
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Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

During a preflight (after having flown the model a dozen times or so) one of the "uplocks" stuck and prevented the gear from coming down. Rather than troubleshoot them Isimply disabled both - that...
06-04-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Isearched around Tower but could not find the listing. If you could post a link that would be great!

Edit:? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXF05
06-04-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Anyone figured out how to keep the Jtec muffler from loosening up?

Started out with manuf. instructions, blue loctite, paper gasket.  I cleaned everything first.   Had 3 flights then it was...
05-16-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Did you findthe ground handling still OKon high rudder rates?Hope to maiden mine in a week or two http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif
02-23-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

I am not sure which JTEC muffler is being asked about, but the one that Tower lists with the P40 has plenty of room on the sides.
01-03-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

I would like to state for the record, that this bird will fit inside a 2010 Ford Fusion, through a series of carefully choreographed moves.
12-27-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

I'm using 645's also, except for a digital servo on throttle.

Ace, what size RX pack are you using?
12-14-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Anyone set up the DLE-55 on this bird with manual choke? I have something in but need to rework it.
12-12-2010, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

MIne didn't have too many wrinkles, and I didn't have much trouble ironing them out.  What is annoying though is I get more that show up.  I've chased them around a few times to where I am finally...
12-10-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

NIce work.  Good to know it will 3pt land /w flaps.

Didn't look like you needed to hold much or any elev when taxining? 
12-10-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

OK we now have 2-3 maiden reports but NO VIDEO !   [:@];)
11-24-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

 

Thanks Capt.   I wanted to get some input first before trying to shim.

One of mine is worse than the other, it looks like the mount for the scissors was not welded on perpendicular.   I tried...
11-23-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Having a bit of trouble with the retracts.

When the retracts are closed, the pin on the scissors hits the wing near the edge of the wheel well. It interferes enough that the mech lock will not...
11-21-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,256
Posted By 92ARed1

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

How is the ground handling /w the narrow gear stance?  I noticed the top flite video doesn't show the roll out at all but just before it takes off.
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