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Forum: ARF or RTF
07-31-2007, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Yeah, the servo plug did not completely back out of my EDR-111, just far enough to cause intermittent control...in my case, I found it during the post-flight analysis when I tried reseating all the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-30-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Marl,

I suspected that yours would not be as simple; I agree with Ram's feedback - it is clear that you took great care in your build.

I hope that you get some conclusive indicators as to...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-30-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

I'm very sorry for your loss. I lost a GP Giant Aeromaster when the elevator servo plug backed out of my Electro Dynamics EDR-111 Power Bus Pro....had it ~ 30 feet off the deck and she snapped in.
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-27-2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

The thread has about a thousand posts on each side of the issue. It all depends. Everybody had an opinion on each side of the topic. My opinion is (and after reading the entire thread (Patty was...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-13-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

October 19-21; Wings Over Chesterfield County Airshow; Richmond, Va

:-)

tom
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-26-2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Basin,

Good to know that you are still stirrin the sticks on this thread! :D

v/r

tom
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-20-2006, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

4 seasons? You are da bomb! Moving from a Moki?
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-19-2005, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Scott,

here is another post from a thread that dealt with the issue of p-p cable slack that describes another way of locating the exit holes:

"As far as the exit holes, here's what I do:
...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-18-2005, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Tomapowa,

Exactly! Thank you! And here is the link that I used (thank you for pointing to a post that had it!): http://www.swbmfg.com/rudex.html

v/r

tom
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-18-2005, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Scott -

Here are two photos I posted a while back on the thread. I got to thinking about the geometries involved - if you are using a different length/type of rudder control horn or servo arm,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-17-2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Glad to...

Two entries into the fuel tank - one to the clunk, one for the vent. As the Patty is a cowled engine, most folks choose to either put a T-fitting in the carb line (since the carb is...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-17-2005, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

tj6265:

The fuel tank of a gasser requires a vent line because otherwise the gas engine's carburetor would create a vacuum as it drew the fuel out of the tank...the gasoline engine's carburetor...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-15-2005, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Scott,

I'd be glad to buy and mail ya the stuff in return for a check for the item cost and postage. I was stationed (and learned to fly) in Mons, Belgium. I know what a pain the APO system...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-27-2005, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Ramcfarland,

Where did you get the springs for your tailwheel?

v/r

tom
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-24-2005, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Gunny,

Thanks for the photos. I think you have the regular (Pete's home page offers the two varieties). Your Patty is looking great!

Say...did you ever post any photos of your millenium...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-21-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Gunny,

Which version of Pete's spinner did you use..."regular extra" or "bullet extra"?

v/r

tom
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-07-2005, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

The "best" option is in the eye of the beholder. I used the method laid out in the instructions. I am quite happy with the results.

v/r

tom
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-07-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

John

Please tell me that wasn't your composite that bit it...

Nuts.

Wish I could help.

tom
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-24-2005, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Not unless you opted for the built-in microwave feature. :)
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-23-2005, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Absolutely - the marketing slogan possiblities boggle the mind :)
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-23-2005, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Very nice! What kind of material? Velcro closures on the bottom?

tom
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-23-2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

To make the wife like R/C??? :)
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-22-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

ROFLOL! Thanks, I needed that!

tom
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-22-2005, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

Uh oh...yer gonna go to h*ll fer sure now :D
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-22-2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4,223
Views: 542,747
Posted By tomriddle

RE: GP Patty Wagstaff - Building & Flying

rckitbuilder:

From post # 2747: "There's a backing block, maybe 1/2"X1/2" balsa, just the lenght of the slot, placed behind each one of those slots for bite from your hinges. Placing a hinge in...
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