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Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

The EI is the electronic ignition.

The EI is the electronic ignition.
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-27-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

My radios have "Thottle down" and "Throttle kill"...

My radios have "Thottle down" and "Throttle kill" functions (not all radios do). Both allow you to define a percent by which you close the throttle. So "throttle down" allows you to fly with a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-27-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Agree with others that spoilers \ speed brakes...

Agree with others that spoilers \ speed brakes are not needed on the Rev 70 (not even the Rev 59!). (the only plane I've seen flaps needed for landing are warbirds and jets) Could it be you're coming...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-12-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

jmpups - the Rev 70 is about 57", nose to...

jmpups - the Rev 70 is about 57", nose to tail.
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-12-2017, 07:21 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

I would NOT use carbonate.gear servos in gas...

I would NOT use carbonate.gear servos in gas planes. They are brittle and can break under the stress and vibration. Ask me how I know.
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-09-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Hey AHICKS. Got the Rev70 up (normal...

Hey AHICKS. Got the Rev70 up (normal orientation) no problem - needed only minor re-trimming in the air. And then seemed to fly fine, both normal and inverted. One unexpected development...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-07-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Rev 70 set up for inverted landings \ take offs

I just set up one of my Rev 70's to land \ take off inverted. Will maiden this setup tomorrow at Floyd Bennett field in Brooklyn. Given how stable this plane is inverted, and that I'm comfortable...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-19-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Sounds like it's time to put those club dues to...

Sounds like it's time to put those club dues to work and get those access roads plowed!
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-19-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Oldsneakers - no need to wait for the snow to go...

Oldsneakers - no need to wait for the snow to go away - Dubro 9" skis on Tower - $25. They work great on the Rev 70 (and Rev 59), they're easy to put on and they're reliable (which is more than I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Yes, I just epoxy the bottom edges of the balsa...

Yes, I just epoxy the bottom edges of the balsa box to the styrofoam of the wing. Seems to work.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Oldsneakers - I'd also highly recommend...

Oldsneakers - I'd also highly recommend expoying-in the wing servo boxes. Then tend to fall out in flight. (has happened to me three times). btw - Just flew my Rev 70 \ DLE 20 this...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-19-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

ahicks - after all this time you don't have a 2nd...

ahicks - after all this time you don't have a 2nd Revolver RTF, hanging on your wall?? At LEAST a Rev 59... Just joshing. Sorry to hear about your crash. btw - I've crashed so many...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-06-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Completely agree that the stock Revolver gear is...

Completely agree that the stock Revolver gear is a bad design. First they put the four bolts all in a row, then split the gear, then sweep it back. All three weaknesses almost DESIGNED to send...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-05-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

That is an incredible deal !!

That is an incredible deal !!
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-30-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

You can also try the APC 16x8. Very good prop...

You can also try the APC 16x8. Very good prop for this engine.
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Nothing crazy about it! If you dress warm you...

Nothing crazy about it! If you dress warm you rarely feel cold. Maybe - if it's 20 F out - the fingertips after flying (WITH a pair of gloves with the needed finger-tips cut out and a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

teckbot - the Rev 70 flies great in snow, too. ...

teckbot - the Rev 70 flies great in snow, too. No need to shelve it for the winter. Just get some Dubro Skis on Tower ($25) - they're easy to put on and work great. (no ski needed for the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-26-2015, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Wow. The Rev 70 is now listed at $209 (usually...

Wow. The Rev 70 is now listed at $209 (usually $249?) and with a $225-level discount of $35 (so you buy a couple of props, too) you're getting the Revolver for $174. That is a good deal.
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-23-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Sbach342Guy - What engine you packing in that...

Sbach342Guy - What engine you packing in that R70? (I have two - one with a DLE20 and one with a YS140. Love them both.) Are you not allowed to maiden a plane at Joe Nall? Or do all...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-30-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

el_xero - the DLE 20 is more than enough engine...

el_xero - the DLE 20 is more than enough engine for the Rev 70! In fact, if you like power and speed (and low fuel bills) it's the perfect engine! I've even heard one guy say it's TOO much power for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

el_xero - I lost an aileron servo and she nosed...

el_xero - I lost an aileron servo and she nosed in. To a concrete runway. NOT a pretty sight.

So - more troubleshooting - tonight I swapped DLE 20 heads, and the other engine ran fine with...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-26-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

el_xero - I always start my DLE20 using the...

el_xero - I always start my DLE20 using the starter. My DLE 30 and 35 are easy to flip-start by hand, but the 20, for some reason, isn't. (least not for me). On the other hand, once you do...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-26-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

Wings - besides needing a right wing for Rev 70 I...

Wings - besides needing a right wing for Rev 70 I also need a left wing for a 59" Revolver.

Thanks.

Mike D
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-26-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

ahicks - you moved your rudder servo back? ...

ahicks - you moved your rudder servo back? Haven't heard of that before on the Rev 70. Where \ how did you mount it? Can you supply pics? I haven't yet had to move my elevator servo(s)...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-21-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,902
Posted By microdon2

ahicks - +1 on the metal gear aspect. I've...

ahicks - +1 on the metal gear aspect. I've lost two gassers due to servo gear breakage before I went all-MG on my gassers. (or 70" and up). Though I think 100oz range (at 6v) is fine for...
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