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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-10-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By texzen1

question on a couple simple menouvers

Jr (17 years reborn) pattern re-begiinner here...

Flew 17 years ago with a Phoenix and OS .61 Rear exhaust....

Now trying at it with with my discount electric 2m swordfish...


Simple...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-10-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,502
Posted By texzen1

RE: Overweight Oxai Aries, Broken down YS DZ170cdi, my return to pattern after 15 years.

No need to worry i dont think....i see folks out there competing with there 12.5 lb electrics at every contest....the 11lb rule will go the way side....chatted with someone on the AMA rule...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-10-2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,449
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2011 Houston, TX Spring Pattern Classic 4/30-5/1

Just a clarification.....sprotman is not plying the P11 are they? what will they fly. Can i compete with an overweight pattern plane.... this is a typical problem with the AMA 11 lb rule and the...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-08-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

took it all apart for 4th time looking for where the weight comes from....even with the lightest 4000mah batts or even 3700's and a neu motor gearbox at 18oz it would still come in at 12.6 lbs. its...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
02-05-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 571
Posted By texzen1

Ar6110 holds
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-04-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

Thanks SunFly....
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-04-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,326
Posted By texzen1

RE: Return to pattern

I did the same after 15 years... Careful if you jump to the 2m platform in electric.....you will have to spend quite a bit to get to the sub 11 pound limit. A 2m Electric pattern power...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-04-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By texzen1

Sequences

Im sure this is an often posted question, but i cant find the answer.... I flew pattern and competed 17 years ago. just getting back into it. I want to compete in local sportsman (I guess) pattern...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-03-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

yep all makes a sense now.....i did expect to start out using the top of line stuff....i just didnt know it would take top of the line stuff just to make the weight.....(they usually let you on the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-03-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,441
Posted By texzen1

RE: Futaba or Spectrum

spectrum ....good value a few programming quirks like model copy easily overwriting your entire program setup or futaba voltage incompatibility  with most all servos and electronics but futaba....  i...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-03-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

Volkert....In England (Manchester Area) and a few times in Copenhagen where i have to borrow my buddies practice plane which i hate doing... <div></div><div>Thanks to all for great advise....i think...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-03-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

Thanks Mr Shepherd...It was both a Houston and Dallas events where i saw the grater than 11 pound planes being alowed to compete....iYour right i think technology will eventually get it there,...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-03-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

Yes on the 666 gram batts..Although i saw some F3A guys using my exact batt packs.  .i figured i could even get away with 4000 mah packs and drop to 1250 grams but no one else seems to have to make...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-03-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

Dave...thanks for the reply.....scale is industrial electronic and calibrated with standard at 11 lbs. <div></div><div>Here in my nievity was my simple comparison of electric vs....
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-03-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

It was an ARF (Hardly....lol... have like 200 hours into the fitment, detail and assy).   The airframe itself (everything that came in the box) minus the iron wing tube and gear struts) came in at...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-03-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,664
Posted By texzen1

RE: Convert old Sequel pattern ship to electric?

Your plane looks good, I met you at Lester Field a couple times....i too (to a much greater extent than you, are having severe weight issues - have a post on here for help).  I personally like the...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-03-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

RE: 2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

I know i'm not a professional like most in this forum.....i just want to compete in local sportsman events and don't know where to go for information....it seems that this is an all weight driven...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-03-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,039
Posted By texzen1

2m Pattern Plane Weight Problems

I just finished my first 2m pattern plane after studying the subject a while.... Here is my delima. I decided to go electric. The electric package, engine 5330, speed control 100A and batteries...
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