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Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
10-19-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By rcav8er

Any info on 4 blade prop for limited ground clearence issues?

I'm building a Birdie 10 from kit and planning an electric conversion. Model should be around 40 oz.
I'm planning on a Eflite power 10 on 3 cells. Issue is the gear configuration only has 4" of...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-19-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By rcav8er

Has anyone looked at using a 4 blade prop for...

Has anyone looked at using a 4 blade prop for limited ground clearance models?
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-17-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By rcav8er

Birdie 10 electric conversion

This model should be about 35 - 40 oz
300 sq in. I have been planning on using a
Eflite power 10 on 3 cells. I only have 4" of
Ground clearance so prop selection is the controlling
factor.
Any...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-01-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,141
Posted By rcav8er

Thanks guy's, I'm kind of new to the electrics....

Thanks guy's, I'm kind of new to the electrics. I've been a gas guy for like 25 years so pardon the ignorance!
I had just looked at the all up weight being around 50 oz for this model and check the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-28-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,141
Posted By rcav8er

Need a little advice on a motor upgrade to a Green Sleeve sail plane.

I'm modifying a older Green Sleeve for my daughter. I've removed the old brushed Speed 600 motor and installed a E-Flite Power 15 (575 watts)
on 3 cells on a 45 amp ESC with a 10x8 folding prop. The...
Forum: Aerodynamics
01-13-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 15,944
Posted By rcav8er

RE: do ailerons provide lift?

Thank-you for finally pointing out some basic aerodynamics for our modeling friends.

You guy's surely have hear the old saying "Left Thumb Dumb".
This whole discussion has not highlighted the...
Forum: Unusual R/C
12-30-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,570
Posted By rcav8er

RE: Airships and Blimps

I built several blimps years ago and they can get very expensive very fast.
The biggest issue is the envelope. Unless you have access to some very expensive
equipment your best bet is to have the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-04-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,283
Posted By rcav8er

RE: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AIRPLANES

Globe Swift of any year or Modification.
You can't deny that LoPressti's Swift Fury is way high on the list!
Forum: Control Lines
11-18-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,231
Posted By rcav8er

Vintage Ringmaster Sportster Kit for SALE!

I have a Original Sterling Ringmaster Sportster kit New in the Box.
I bought this kit in the early 70's to replace one of my fathers, after
I crashed it as a kid. The kit has never been touched...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-01-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,301
Posted By rcav8er

RE: Dynaflite Spitfire - Ya never know what you'll find cleaning out the shop......

I would love to get ahold of a short kit or even a copy of the plans.
I've been wanting to build this airplane for years and can't find one.

Please email me with your info and your price.

...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-29-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 151,179
Posted By rcav8er

RE: Full scale flyers....roll call.

HI Guys,

I've been involved in Full Scale all my life as my father is a A&P as well as a I.A.
Grew up as a Airport Brat. Started flying at 14 in Sail Planes, Soloed at 16. Started
flying...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
09-13-2006, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,096
Posted By rcav8er

RE: Any A&P Mechanics out there?

Hi Khlash,

Good luck on your A&P. I have been an A&P since 81'.
My father is a A&P and IA, so I grew up being an airport brat and picked
up more from osmosis than from books. It was really...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
02-25-2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 57,828
Posted By rcav8er

RE: INCREDIBLE PLANE ! LOOK !

The only thing I've got to say about the new Bus is: What Airport is going to let this thing sit on the gate for three weeks while everybody gets though Security.

It's going to take a Lav Truck...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
02-25-2005, 09:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,255
Posted By rcav8er

RE: How manny other A&P's are face layoffs?

The market is really tight these days, but if your willing to travel, there are jobs out there.
I've been a A&P for some 24 years now and was just feed up with moving. Furloughed after 9/11
from...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
02-25-2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,319
Posted By rcav8er

RE: How many real aircraft mechanics outhere?

Grew up as a Airport Brat. My dad was A&P as well as IA. Started flying Control Line @ 9.
Started flying Full Scale Sail Planes at 14, Powered at 16. Started RC about 18, soon as I started making...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-09-2004, 04:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 473
Posted By rcav8er

RASCAL 40 WING WANTED!!!!

HI guy's
Does anyone out there have a (Blue) Rascal 40 wing laying around the shop?
It just bought one and the wing got damaged in shipping. Still working out
the claim but I need a wing.

...
Forum: LMH Helicopter
09-11-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By rcav8er

LMH 110 Gyro?

I just purchased a 110 and I'm interested in information about
installing a gyro. Pro's and Con's?
If I do decide to go with a gyro are there any suggestions of what
to buy?
I 'm new to...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-11-2004, 03:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,003
Posted By rcav8er

Robbe ASW 19 Wings?

Anybody out there need a set of ASW 19 wings?
These wings have the Robbe Speed brakes installed and are
in great condition. I've had these for years
due to a crash that destroyed the fuselage...
Forum: Unusual R/C
09-11-2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,025
Posted By rcav8er

RE: Minimum Size For Outdoor Flying Of RC Blimps?

I've been working on a Outdoor RC blimp design fpr several years. The key
component you have to keep in mind for outdoor is: Helium has a very limited
lifting capiblity. 1 Cu. Ft. of Helium will...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-10-2004, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By rcav8er

RE: Small Sail Plane 55", What motor?

Thanks for the info guy's.
I have a power system which is currently in a Hobby Lobby Super Cub.
The model weighed 21 oz. and has a wing area of 312 sq. in.
I was hoping this could be used in...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-09-2004, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By rcav8er

Small Sail Plane 55", What motor?

I have a small two channel sail plane I'm interested in
changing over to electric. The plane is a Skeeter, 55"
wingspan I'm not sure of the wing area?.
Does anyone have suggestions for motor...
Forum: RC Humor
08-23-2003, 12:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,204
Posted By rcav8er

Here we go again

Budget Cut's ........
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-12-2003, 12:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By rcav8er

G62 props

Several years ago I had a Pirate Extra 260 (30%) with a G62. I had been flying this airplane with a Zinger 22x10. After a recommendation from a friend of mine (Gerald Neal, Flies for JR) I bought a...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-12-2003, 12:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 754
Posted By rcav8er

Prop Strike

I would not recommend it. I have had several of these props and have experienced the same thing. I personally tossed mine after a prop strike. I'm in the aviation industry as a Aircraft Mechanic for...
Forum: RC Humor
07-10-2003, 12:23 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 20,247
Posted By rcav8er

Pitts

You know they say " YOU HAVEN'T FLOWN A PITTS - TILL YOU TRIED TO LAND A PITTS!"
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