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Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-24-2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,389
Posted By MadDriver

RE: First crash of the year

You sure about that? It looks pretty banged up to me, haha.
Forum: Beginners
04-09-2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,133
Posted By MadDriver

RE: brand new pilot would this be a good plane to learn on?

The sim will help... but you will most likely crash on your first flight without an instructor... think about the money you're going to throw down the drain. Personally, I find it hard to believe...
Forum: Beginners
04-06-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By MadDriver

RE: Heat gun/ iron ?

In all honesty... both is the best option. Each has it's own use. However, if you are only going to buy one, and it's for an already covered model... I would recommend a heat gun first.
Forum: Beginners
03-12-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,660
Posted By MadDriver

RE: I hate rubber bands - possible to convert to screw?

Personally, I think it's a good idea to keep rubber bands on a trainer. I've had a couple mishaps that if I didn't have rubber bands, the wing would have surely been broken. But since I don't bolt...
Forum: Beginners
03-12-2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By MadDriver

RE: Will I ever get it?

Well... at least you know not to go fly your plane alone with no help now. :D I love my simulator, and that's where I got all my training. Although, I'm young and apparently from the generation of...
Forum: Kit Building
03-11-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,877
Posted By MadDriver

RE: Gonna build by first kit, what do I ReallY need?

Eh, you're better off with a trainer for your first build... trust me on this. As far for what you need, you don't really need all that fancy stuff that a lot of people on here have. Some of them...
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By MadDriver

RE: Another LT-40 Build

I have a cub that is all framed up. Just need to get everything put in it then the covering can begin. It's been in this condition for over two years now, sitting in the basement of the house.
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By MadDriver

Another LT-40 Build

Ok, I know there is already a thread that can not be beat in the
documentation of building the LT-40. I've just been wanting to do one
for a while since everyone else's has helped me out so...
Forum: Beginners
03-07-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By MadDriver

RE: Parachute recovery system - does it exist?

And I think it's safe to say that most crashes happen due to pilot error, and not a malfunctioning airplane... at least from what I've seen.
Forum: Kit Building
03-02-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By MadDriver

RE: Problem with LT-40 Build

Ok, that's the way I did. It's looking good so far. Even though there is that amazing build thread already for this plane, I think I may start one of my own just for my sake... maybe people will...
Forum: Kit Building
03-02-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By MadDriver

RE: Problem with LT-40 Build

Thanks for the replys. I'm still confused though. Should I line up the last notch with the rib at the wingtip, and then build from that? And RCKen, your thread is the reason why I bought this...
Forum: Kit Building
03-02-2007, 01:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By MadDriver

Problem with LT-40 Build

I just starting building an LT-40 for my father's birthday coming up. I came to a problem at the beginning of the build. When I went to line up the trailing edge with the ribs marked on the plan,...
Forum: Beginners
03-01-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,429
Posted By MadDriver

RE: What is the most popular Trainer/Engine/Radio?

I'll add mine. I got a Great Planes Pt-40, kit... with an OS 40 LA.
Forum: Beginners
03-01-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By MadDriver

RE: First time with soldering!

This is just my first electric. I have PT-40, Cub, Lanier mariner, and a Sig LT-40 that is getting here today that I'm going to build for my father's birthday.

As for the soldering, charging,...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-01-2007, 01:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By MadDriver

RE: Questions about Blade CP, Please Help

Maybe some interference with the glitching? I found out that I can't fly my CP in my garage because there's something that interferes with my signal.
Forum: Beginners
03-01-2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By MadDriver

RE: First time with soldering!

Here you go...
Forum: Beginners
03-01-2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By MadDriver

RE: First time with soldering!

Ok, charging the battery is going to be difficult to learn.. I can already tell. I have a charger and a balancer. My friend recommended me to get a balancer because when he went through his first...
Forum: Beginners
03-01-2007, 12:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By MadDriver

RE: First time with soldering!

Awesome, thank you so much! Seems like I have everything I need.
Forum: Beginners
02-28-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,035
Posted By MadDriver

RE: What are elevator, rudder, and aileron hinges really made of?

Campy, great description, just one minor add in. I was told you should always flex them more than full deflection while applying the ca.
Forum: Beginners
02-28-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By MadDriver

RE: First time with soldering!

And I decided to post a pic of my ESC... just to get rid of some of my confusion!!
Forum: Beginners
02-28-2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By MadDriver

RE: First time with soldering!

Thank you everyone. Those pictures really helped me better understand this whole process! Now, another question.... if I don't want to solder the ESC to the plug so I can easily put another battery...
Forum: Beginners
02-28-2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By MadDriver

RE: First time with soldering!

Ok, another question. ;) I found that my speed controller does have the red and black wires to connect to the Dean's plug. So, if I understand you correctly... I just plug those in, while with the...
Forum: Beginners
02-28-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By MadDriver

RE: First time with soldering!

Thank you for the quick reply. I will got on that once I'm done cleaning up my place!
Forum: Beginners
02-28-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By MadDriver

First time with soldering!

Ok, so now it's time for me to connect my battery, speed controller, receiver, and motor together. I have a Hacker Brushless A-20-20L motor, Hacker brushless X-20 speed controller, Thunder Power...
Forum: Kit Building
02-20-2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 192,848
Posted By MadDriver

RE: Balsa USA Super Cub Build

Don't worry. You have plenty of people watching!! I can't wait to see the finished product. Amazing build so far! If I ever gather the guts to do a scale project, the cub is the way I would like...
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