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Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
09-22-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: How does this look, second plane but first electric

Wow, the reviews seem to be great. As a first timer, I think this may be the right choice for me.

Thanks for the suggestion!
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-22-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,206
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: ES80 Micro Servo Substitution

Those servos are nice, but i'm looking to spend a less then that.

You'll probably have your plane in the air before me. I thought about getting the Rx-R but I think the setup is a little weak for...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-22-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,206
Posted By javelinaflyer

ES80 Micro Servo Substitution

I'm looking at the recommended GP ES80 Micro Servos www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTJJ6&P=7)for an Electrostik that I want to put...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
09-21-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By javelinaflyer

How does this look, second plane but first electric

I'm making the move from my .40 glow trainer to an electric for portability and no extra mess. This will be my first electric airplane. This is what I have in mind:

Great Planes ElectroStik EP ARF...
Forum: Beginners
03-09-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,405
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: field box recommendations

Bought this at Home Depot for about $20 www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Tool-Storage/Husky/h_d1/N-5yc1vZarixZrd/R-202018012/h_d2/ProductDisplay...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-22-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,928
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: Need tips on how to unfreeze a carb slide?

I had the same problem with an OS .40LA that was sitting for about 10 years.

After many products and attempts the only thing that worked was a flame to the carb. I used a lighter with the long...
Forum: Beginners
02-09-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,888
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: I landed, I landed, I landed...

Awesome!<div>
</div><div>The first ones are a bit shaky, but just wait for the feeling when you grease a landing right on the mains. It still feels great to fly the plane if for a great landing....
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-28-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,733
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: Possible wood filler?

Hey guys,<div>
</div><div>Thanks for all the feedback! My original thought about the glue and sawdust was an idea to save some pennies. After reading all the posts, it will be well worth it to buy...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-24-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,733
Posted By javelinaflyer

Possible wood filler?

My question: Can I mix balsa wood saw dust with wood glue to make a wood filler?

I'm building my first kit and I will need to fill some gaps in the wing sheeting and probably other places too....
Forum: Beginners
01-19-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: Second Solo!

CG,

I can't wait to get the Tiger built. My dad wanted to get the 60 size but I ended up picking up the 40 sized kit that was laying around his house for 6 years.

I also was doing the same...
Forum: Beginners
01-19-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: Second Solo!

Clay,

Yeah it's a big jump but I haven't made it yet. but I hear that people from Corpus, Bishop, and Kingsville meet at the Bishop airport. But it seems there's a group of people at Bill Witt...
Forum: Beginners
01-18-2011, 06:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: Second Solo!

Clay,

We fly mainly at Bill Witt park, once a month at Waldron Field, and sometimes at the Bishop airport.<br type="_moz" />
Forum: Beginners
01-17-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: Second Solo!

CGr,

I only hear great things about the Tiger 2, I can't wait to get this plane in the air. I want to make it a tail dragger and put dual aileron servos on it.

Does CGRetired stand for Coast...
Forum: Beginners
01-17-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: Second Solo!

Gray Beard,

It wasn't like learning everything all over again. I could easily put the plane where I wanted it. However, approaches and landings gave me the most trouble. My instructor (my dad)...
Forum: Beginners
01-17-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By javelinaflyer

Second Solo!

After a 10 year break I put together a Goldberg Eagle 2 ARF that was lying around my parents house for 7 years. Also found an old OS .40 LA and a Futaba 4 channel radio system. Finally after a a few...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
01-15-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,367
Posted By javelinaflyer

Help point me in the right direction

I just started checking out these SPAD posts and I think it is really awesome. I just got back into the hobby after 10 yrs away and the SPADs look like fun to build and fly. I have a 40 size trainer...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-09-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,403
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: Where is your workshop

Lifer,

thanks for the bifold door tip. i'll have to check that out. I like the metal shelf storage tip too, that will be a must.<br type="_moz" />
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-08-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,403
Posted By javelinaflyer

RE: Where is your workshop

I'm in a 5.5' x 5.5' washer and dryer closet (we don't have either) in the apartment that my girlfriend and I share. My building board sits on a cardboard box and I sit on a small drink cooler. I'm...
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