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Forum: Seaplanes
05-26-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,312
Posted By vindee

I have a Koi pond in the back yard. I have been...

I have a Koi pond in the back yard. I have been meaning to set the plane in there to see how it sets. I'll let you know.
They are Sea Commander Floats designed for a slightly heavier plane so I...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-06-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,312
Posted By vindee

Thanks Charlie. I don't plan on doing much...

Thanks Charlie.
I don't plan on doing much aerobatics with this plan. Call me boring, but, the plan is scale and I like flying scale like. So as it seems, might weight should be within reason. ...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-15-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,312
Posted By vindee

Thanks for the input MJD. I think your right on...

Thanks for the input MJD. I think your right on the stall speed based on modeling this plane in RealFlight. I have been landing at around 30 mph to keep the plane level when touching down. I have...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-13-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,312
Posted By vindee

So far I have not added any weight. I balanced...

So far I have not added any weight. I balanced off the main spar which is only a few inches back from the leading edge. I'm using a weighted spinner nut which probably helped balance.
I'm curious...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-12-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,312
Posted By vindee

How Heavy is Too Heavy

I have just completed my 30cc Dehavilland Beaver and with the addition of the floats and struts it is weighing in at around 14lbs.
This is supposed to be a 10-11lb plane. It has an 87" wing span...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-09-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By vindee

Scotch 33+ would work equally as good and a...

Scotch 33+ would work equally as good and a little less money. It's thinner and might conform to the model better without having to stretch it.
Colored tape is just phase tape and doesn't have the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-09-2015, 06:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By vindee

Looking for a good LiPo starter

I'm looking to reduce my field box load by using my rechargeable glow driver and going with a hand crank fuel pump instead of the electric one and also using a cordless starter.
This would eliminate...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
03-25-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,599
Posted By vindee

The best way I have found is to set the bottle...

The best way I have found is to set the bottle upright and squeeze the glue to the top leaving no air space. Then screw the top on. Other methods like turning the bottle upside down still leaves air...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
03-25-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,846
Posted By vindee

A step bit or vari bit will drill a nice round...

A step bit or vari bit will drill a nice round hole too.
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-24-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By vindee

Hyperion Servo Slower Problem

I purchased a Hyperion Servo Slower to use on my flaps using a Futaba 7C radio.
The slower works fine for the first 20 seconds after powering up the receiver and then gets really glitchy and wont...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-13-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,623
Posted By vindee

Thanks! I found them at Proctor Enterprises....

Thanks!
I found them at Proctor Enterprises. http://www.proctor-enterprises.com/products/hardware/pulleys/pulleys1.htm
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-12-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By vindee

Got it! I'm now using Ch.6 for the second...

Got it!
I'm now using Ch.6 for the second aileron and Ch.5 along with switch E for the rudder retracts and getting full travel from the servo.
Thanks Bill
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-11-2015, 08:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By vindee

Thanks Bill, I'll play around with that set up....

Thanks Bill,
I'll play around with that set up.
I'm not sure why I used 1 & 5 for ailerons instead if 1 & 6 but I must of had a reason at the time. I think I was going to use 6 for the flaps. But...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-11-2015, 05:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By vindee

Standard servo

Standard servo
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-10-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By vindee

Master is set to OFS Slave is Ch6. RT>-100%

Master is set to OFS Slave is Ch6. RT>-100%
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-10-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By vindee

Programming Ch. 6 Futaba T7C Trying to get full travel

I'm trying to program ch. 6 for float retracts. I have it configured on P-Mix1 using Switch E.
My problem is I'm only getting half the travel even though I am setting it up at 100%. I am going to...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-03-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,623
Posted By vindee

Came up with a few ideas. Ended up going to my...

Came up with a few ideas. Ended up going to my tackle box and grabbing a 3-way swivel for the retract cable. Used an eyelet and some pulleys.
Thanks for the...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-20-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,623
Posted By vindee

Thanks for the pictures. I would be happy with...

Thanks for the pictures. I would be happy with any pictures you might have.
The Aerocet manual is very thorough. Now I'm looking for swivel pulleys or an option for them.
Thanks
Steve
Forum: Seaplanes
12-19-2014, 07:17 AM
Replies: 712
Views: 224,766
Posted By vindee

Thanks again Kent, I know how it is. I had to...

Thanks again Kent,
I know how it is. I had to put the beaver on hold for about a year and now back on it. Should be ready for this coming spring. Good luck on yours!
Keep us posted when you do get...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-18-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 712
Views: 224,766
Posted By vindee

Thanks Kent, I had to fab all the mounts and...

Thanks Kent,
I had to fab all the mounts and cut the struts from aluminum streamline tubing. The struts and strut inserts were easy enough but making mounts for the fuse took some thought and time....
Forum: Sport Flying
12-17-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,620
Posted By vindee

I have a Saito 90 or 91 four stroke and it's more...

I have a Saito 90 or 91 four stroke and it's more than enough.
Forum: Seaplanes
12-17-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 712
Views: 224,766
Posted By vindee

Thanks for the compliment. I saw pictures of...

Thanks for the compliment.
I saw pictures of yours and wanted to ask if you had any video of the Beaver?
Forum: Seaplanes
12-16-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 712
Views: 224,766
Posted By vindee

Dehavilland Beaver

Should be ready by spring! Just need to rig my rudders and add a retract servo.
Forum: Seaplanes
12-09-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,623
Posted By vindee

Tanks for the info. That should be helpful. ...

Tanks for the info. That should be helpful.
And I do have retractable rudders. I don't mind sharing my beer, but a case...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-07-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,623
Posted By vindee

Beaver Rudder Rigging Ideas

Working with a 30cc size Dehavilland Beaver. I have adapted Sea Commander floats in place of the conventional gear that came with the plane.
I'm using Ernst retractable rudders and looking for...
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