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Forum: ARF or RTF
01-22-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Cowl is pretty tight. A LOT less hacking with the...

Cowl is pretty tight. A LOT less hacking with the rear exhaust version...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-20-2017, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

No second thoughts regarding the need for...

No second thoughts regarding the need for throttle cut/spoilerons?
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-29-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

When you get all settled in flying the plane,...

When you get all settled in flying the plane, have a look at your elevators when they're trimmed for straight and level flight. If they are trimmed "up", even just a little, you can move your CG back...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-25-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

With the CG properly located, that plane will...

With the CG properly located, that plane will land as slow as anything you've ever flown. No need for anything fancy to give you a hand.

The suggested CG is pretty typical for kit mfgs, being way...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-13-2017, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Same here, for the same reason. I wouldn't use...

Same here, for the same reason. I wouldn't use those on anything but an electric.
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-09-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Never a dull moment. How did it go?

Never a dull moment. How did it go?
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-04-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

My vote, without a moments hesitation, would be...

My vote, without a moments hesitation, would be rear exhaust. It's a MUCH more compact install, which is perfect for tight (small) cowls like the Revolver's.
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-23-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

No, I'm not that bright. Somebody came up with...

No, I'm not that bright. Somebody came up with that mod long before I became interested in the air frame. If you go back and look, it came up very early on in this string - like somewhere in the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-23-2017, 05:00 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Nicely done Mark. Agreed, most mods WAY easier on...

Nicely done Mark. Agreed, most mods WAY easier on the initial build!
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-04-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

As I remember, the suggested CG is way forward of...

As I remember, the suggested CG is way forward of what somebody flying this plane will generally end up with. If it leaves you forward of the wing tube, I'd ignore it and go with something from the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-02-2016, 06:16 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Not a fan of the Dubro mount. Regular 1.20 glow...

Not a fan of the Dubro mount. Regular 1.20 glow mounts work fine. They're lighter and more compact, both important factors with this plane.

Re:CG, if you've done due diligence to arrive where you...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-19-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

My Rev (the second one) stalled/snapped on me at...

My Rev (the second one) stalled/snapped on me at about 3' the other day, leaving me NO time to respond, so it hit wing tip first. Most that have been flying for a while can pretty well visualize what...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-23-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Re: the 2-56 hardware. You have to remember that...

Re: the 2-56 hardware. You have to remember that the plane is rated/designed as a .60 size plane. The fact so many know it works so well with much, MUCH more power makes no difference at all. You...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-06-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Do as you like, but with the gear mod in place...

Do as you like, but with the gear mod in place the stock gear will take a terrific beating. Not saying you can't break them as I have, but I've seen them hold after being completely flattened out...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-10-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

The Rcexl optical switch, if you can solder, is...

The Rcexl optical switch, if you can solder, is very easily changed to eliminate the need for a second battery. The "how to" instructions to do that are at the bottom of the instruction sheet that...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-01-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

The DLE uses about the same mount a .91 will use,...

The DLE uses about the same mount a .91 will use, so there's no huge difference in mounting difficulty/size. As far as stressing the airframe, I don't think so. One of mine managed to get quite a bit...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-08-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

That's just angle alum. that can be cut easily...

That's just angle alum. that can be cut easily with a hacksaw. If you want to get fancy, dress the cut with a file.

Lacking angle scraps laying around, you can also use alum. sheet, Cut to size...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-08-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

I generally balance charge every time, but...

I generally balance charge every time, but nothing says you have to.

Regarding CG location, not sure of what you're used to or how often you fly, so I'm just going to say easy does it!
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Forum: ARF or RTF
01-27-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

All due respect, but perfect CG dependent on...

All due respect, but perfect CG dependent on who's flying it. Some of us are WAY in back of suggested.....
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-26-2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Agree with all he said, but would add that if you...

Agree with all he said, but would add that if you haven't bought one already, the DLE RA (rear exhaust) makes for a really clean install.

You will likely want metal gear servos. If nothing else,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-06-2016, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

I know. Almost makes me want to put one "in...

I know. Almost makes me want to put one "in stock", awaiting my next unfortunate incident. Problem here is though, having the extra plane "in stock" makes that unfortunate event much more likely......
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-30-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

I think you'll still be ok with the CG at 6"...

I think you'll still be ok with the CG at 6" while you're getting used to it, if you've already had a few planes and you've been flying regularly.

With the 20's there's really 2 props most guys...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-29-2015, 05:15 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Used to REALLY enjoy the cold. Worked and made a...

Used to REALLY enjoy the cold. Worked and made a living out of a place in the 'burbs of Detroit, but had a second place in the northern lower for snowmobiling and exploring via quads right from the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-14-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

My last one built up much heavier in the front...

My last one built up much heavier in the front for some reason - even without that boat anchor spinner they come with. No ballast for me on this plane. It needs to be as light as possible. I ended...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-09-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,524
Posted By ahicks

Wow, can identify with that. I switch back and...

Wow, can identify with that. I switch back and forth between 39"- 47" 3D foamies and gas. Too much foamie time will kick my butt when it comes time to land something hotter as well. Have learned to...
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