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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-26-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

It's looking really good. I like that you have...

It's looking really good. I like that you have so much room under front cowl compared to my kolm takes up the whole this. I bet you'll be 10 lbs lighter then my setup. Once done, I'd like to know...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-16-2020, 05:52 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Hi orthobird, I'm curious as well to what...

Hi orthobird,

I'm curious as well to what engine. congrats on getting the new plane. You'll really like it and it's definitely a plane you don't see at the field. Every time I fly it, people...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-05-2020, 05:42 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

HI Tom, I hope all is well with you. I...

HI Tom,

I hope all is well with you. I don't check in flight and I really want to do that. I have Jeti radio and was wondering if there's a way with take the Kolm RPM data and use Jeti telemetry...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-04-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

I haven't touched CG and it is right for me. I...

I haven't touched CG and it is right for me. I believe its on the back end of the C.G. envelope.. I have to batteries for RX on a removable shelf I put about halfway from the back of canopy to tail...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-30-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Sorry for being late on responding. I have a 34...

Sorry for being late on responding. I have a 34 oz tank. I don't usually run full throttle the whole time, but I'd assume at least 6 minutes. I do fly hard and fast for around 8-9 minutes.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-05-2019, 12:18 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

So. Just thought I'd post a few pictures from...

So. Just thought I'd post a few pictures from this weekend. The Ghost is flying great. I need someone that can video though. I'll try to add a very short video someone took of a flyby. the Kolm 230...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-07-2018, 04:11 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Hi Jon, I haven't with very unlucky weather...

Hi Jon,

I haven't with very unlucky weather and trying to get a few other planes ready for a warbird event in two weeks. but I'm planning to get out as much as possible prior and will report. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-23-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

And for Expo I started with 30% for all rates....

And for Expo I started with 30% for all rates. May try 25% next
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-23-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Hi Jon, As for throws, I sort of just...

Hi Jon,

As for throws, I sort of just guessed a little. I started with same rates that CARF has in their manual for the P-51. I used that as the low rate. Those are: Ailerons 1/2" Up and Down;...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-23-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

YES!! I final got to maiden the Ghost today....

YES!! I final got to maiden the Ghost today. unfortunately no video but a few pics. I'll get a video next time, we don't really have a good video person and the one person I know had to work.. All I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-21-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

I was getting the Ghost ready for its maiden...

I was getting the Ghost ready for its maiden flight and heard a rattling. Then looked down and one of the inner gear door hinges came off. Could of been a really problem!!! Not sure if all kits are...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-06-2018, 04:11 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Hi BobH, not sure, It looked like excess gasket...

Hi BobH, not sure, It looked like excess gasket maker material that is used to seal when assembling the engine components. I pulled the CARB's and found nothing there. So, I'm sure when building...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-05-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

If you're using the SL prop hub with the CARF...

If you're using the SL prop hub with the CARF blades, make sure you use blue lock tight on all 12 screws that hold the blades in place. I've had these and they come loose really easy. However, on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-05-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

OK.. I'm back in business. I think I solved...

OK.. I'm back in business. I think I solved issues. There were actually several things needing correction. It's probably more my fault than Kolm. First, I cleaned out the rest of the rubber parts...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-05-2018, 04:01 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Hi Tom, Thanks for getting back quick. I...

Hi Tom,

Thanks for getting back quick. I really appreciate it. I'm thinking one cylinder is not firing. I'm going back to the factory setting to make sure they're set the same. In the manual,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-04-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Exactly Jon... why is it there???, and where...

Exactly Jon... why is it there???, and where else can it be??. is this the cause of my engine all of a sudden running bad???, Several years back I had a twin 3W 100cc engine. I got some of this...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-04-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Oh well.. bigger problem... I brought the plane...

Oh well.. bigger problem... I brought the plane outside today for the first start with everything together for a final test before the maiden. The engine started, but immediately started running bad....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-04-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

I think that fairing looks more pronounce in the...

I think that fairing looks more pronounce in the picture then it is. What you measure along the fuse, it's slightly farther, but not 7". Also, if you following a perpendicular line from the wing...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-03-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Here's the update on the CG. initially CARF told...

Here's the update on the CG. initially CARF told me the CG should by 7" from the wing root. I just asked again this week and they sent a few photos that I attached. It looks like its more at 6" at...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-03-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

I built a battery tray that will hold both RX...

I built a battery tray that will hold both RX batteries in the back of the fuselage in front of the tail wheel area. I built a channel bracket in the back and the battery tray will slide into the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-01-2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Hi Tom, Thank you for the information on the...

Hi Tom,

Thank you for the information on the Fiela. I will check the RPM on for that prop on the ground. It is definitely smaller and lighter. I have not tried the Fiela running on the Kolm yet....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-29-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Well, running into a little bit of a CG issue. So...

Well, running into a little bit of a CG issue. So put the plane on the balancer. The CARF prop (SL propeller hub), weights about 30 oz with all the hardware. when you put it on, that really causes a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-29-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

I have a CARF Tucano with an SPT10 turboprop....

I have a CARF Tucano with an SPT10 turboprop. It's been done for awhile but then winter hit before I could get it in the air....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-29-2018, 04:18 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

I'm hoping I can maiden either next weekend or...

I'm hoping I can maiden either next weekend or the following. I only have a few items to finish up on: prop balance, glue exhaust and figure out that CG.. test run the engine in the air frame to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-28-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 62,567
Posted By rbgetz

Oh well. the gear were cycling really nice, but a...

Oh well. the gear were cycling really nice, but a little too strong. I had one door a little too tight and it snapped the door horn right off. the phonolic horns that came with the kit are OK, but...
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