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Search: Posts Made By: timnbrody
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Forum: Beginners
06-22-2004, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 795
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Question about CA hinges

Thanks for the help. Tim
Forum: Beginners
06-22-2004, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 795
Posted By timnbrody

Question about CA hinges

The CA hinges that connect the aileron to the wing that I am putting together are octagon shape with a slit in the middle of them. This is a replacement ARF trainer wing for the original RTF wing...
Forum: Beginners
01-19-2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Will stick on lead weights near servo tray cause any interference?

I guess putting the weight way to the rear would make a lot more sense then putting a "brick" slightly aft of center just to get it to balance. I didn't even give it any thought what that extra...
Forum: Beginners
01-19-2004, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By timnbrody

Will stick on lead weights near servo tray cause any interference?

Every time I have flown, I have felt that my plane was a little more nose heavy then it should be. At about half throttle, I have to add about 7 or 8 clicks on the trim for up elevation for straight...
Forum: Beginners
11-06-2003, 11:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,817
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Almost busted at LHS

Cruzomatic,

You can compromise with your wife by playing the accordian while you go running, that way you can use the extra time for your planes. LoL

Seriously, I feel bad for you, and...
Forum: Beginners
11-06-2003, 08:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,817
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Almost busted at LHS

"It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission."
Forum: Beginners
11-04-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,213
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Left my transmitter on for 48 hrs.

Well I charged the Tx overnight for 18 hours. this morning at 0800 I turned it on and extended the antenna and left it on my dining room table to monitor it and see how long it takes to go from 100...
Forum: Beginners
11-02-2003, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,213
Posted By timnbrody

Left my transmitter on for 48 hrs.

I know some time back I read a post/question about leaving a plane or transmitter on for an extended period of time, and the damage it can cause. I can't find it though. I flew on Friday morning,...
Forum: Beginners
10-22-2003, 08:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,276
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Who builds ARF's ... robots or humans ???

As bad as things seem in other countries, take a look at our country. Generations of families living off of Welfare and the government because they are to lazy to work. Hardworking Americans paying...
Forum: Beginners
10-03-2003, 01:31 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 27,343
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Let's meet the new guys!

Hi, My names Tim, I'm a 29 year old police officer from Mass. After high school I did 4 years in the Marine Corps infantry as a machine gunner. I've been a cop for almost 6 years. I'm married, I...
Forum: Beginners
10-03-2003, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,001
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Which RTF Trainer?

All three have ailerons, and all three are nice planes, ( from what I read ). I have a Superstar that came RTF, and I'm very happy with it. If you are buying an RTF from I assume tower hobbies, I...
Forum: Beginners
10-01-2003, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Help With Turning?

I just went over my response and realized I didn't even try to give my 2 cents to your turning question. I don't want to be that person that tells you to get an instructor and nothing else.

...
Forum: Beginners
10-01-2003, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Help With Turning?

As tempting as it is to take the plane out and try to fly it by yourself, don't do it. Join the AMA, a flying club, and have an instructor teach you. Through my experience, having someone instruct...
Forum: Beginners
09-30-2003, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By timnbrody

Finally, I cut the cord !!!!!

Today the cord was cut and I was on my own. After six days total with about two to four flights on each of those days I am now solo. Yesterday at the field I got two flights in on the buddy box...
Forum: Beginners
09-30-2003, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,407
Posted By timnbrody

RE: Trainer pulls to the right on take-off?

Nose gear was angled slightly to the right. I straightened it out and everything should be ok. Thanks, Tim
Forum: Beginners
09-29-2003, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,407
Posted By timnbrody

Trainer pulls to the right on take-off?

I believe I have read in previous posts that the engine sould be angled a couple of degrees to the right on the mount. ( I assume that the angle is angled to the right of the plane as if I were...
Forum: Beginners
09-05-2003, 12:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,510
Posted By timnbrody

Bought a Firebird outlaw, came broken.

I had a firebird outlaw that broke in the same place after about a month of flying it. I would first attempt to get the museum to replace it. If no luck there, this is how I repaired mine.

I...
Forum: Beginners
09-03-2003, 01:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 628
Posted By timnbrody

Spinner question

Anyone have any experience with the great planes nylon spinners with the aluminum baseplates? I shredded the heck out of my nylon spinner baseplate when trying to start it at home after flying to...
Forum: Beginners
09-02-2003, 01:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 964
Posted By timnbrody

Re: I feel like a NIMROD

Well, Duantae,

Just went through the plane today, and cleaned it up real good. It looks as good as new, and ready for my second lesson. Although the plane just cartwheeled around the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-21-2003, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,136
Posted By timnbrody

how long should the radio receiver battery last on full charge

Thank you, I just wanted to make sure that this was not unusual. I'll definitly charge it longer next time. Tim
Forum: Beginners
08-21-2003, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By timnbrody

New to the Hobby: Need Advice on Trainers

Go to the AMA website, I think it is www. modelaircraft.org,
There you can find all AMA chartered clubs in your area by putting in your zip code. You should be able to find an instructor there.
...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-21-2003, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,136
Posted By timnbrody

how long should the radio receiver battery last on full charge

I charged my new 4ch. futaba skysport radio transmitter and receiver battery overnight ( 9 hours, very first charge ever ).

Spent about three hours breaking in the engine, and setting the...
Forum: Beginners
08-21-2003, 01:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,103
Posted By timnbrody

Aerobatic RTFs???

Duantae,

Is there a flying field at your club in Dartmouth? I'm from Fairhaven.
Forum: Beginners
08-21-2003, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By timnbrody

I flew, sort of...

Just this afternoon I had a new friend of mine ( just met him a couple of weeks ago ), come over to help me brake in my engine on my brand new superstar select. We ran four tanks of fuel through it...
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