RCU Forums - Search Results
RCU Forums

Go Back  RCU Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: djwalker
Showing results 1 to 25 of 43
Search took 0.12 seconds.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-05-2006, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Very slick indeed. Definitely need to bag up that prop. [sm=tongue.gif]

BTW, I second the comment on you having a clean build. Very nice. What is your bird's AUW?
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-13-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Bob,

To seal hinges, I use clear UltraKote (or equivalent) and iron it into the hinge crease along the entire length. Make sure your control surface is fully deflected when you do it. For...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-16-2005, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Yes. Put your regulator between the Rx and the switch.
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-15-2005, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

I used an inverted Slimline Pitts muffler which fits the Saito 120 & 150 (see the Slimline Products website). It works great, but I am using a Perry VP-30 pump. I have no idea how well the Pitts...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-12-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

I thought the counterbalances on scale airplanes came with rather heavy weights to completely offset the weight of the corresponding control surface. I believe obtaining a perfect balance around the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-10-2005, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Read back in the thread Sailr. Many of us with longer engines (YS140s and Saito 150s) extended the cowl out slightly to solve this issue. All you have to do is move the blind nut mounting locations...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-09-2005, 12:54 AM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

I haven't tried a velocity stack with my Saito. I wonder if it would make much of a difference.
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-07-2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Gadzookes, I feel dumb!! [X(] Yeah, I lost a couple of decimal places someplace there. I meant a 10 ohm load not a 1Kohm load. :eek:
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-07-2005, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

The better load testers impart 500mA or even 1A on the circuit. I agree... a load tester using a mere 125mA drain is virtually worthless. Before I got my on-board LED indicator on the plane (which...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-07-2005, 12:20 AM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

I personally wouldn't go over 6 flights with your pack TMan. Batteries tend to drop voltage quickly once they get low. Then again, I'm a bit paranoid with battery power and usually give both my...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-06-2005, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

I also fly around 6.75" CG at the moment. I haven't tried moving it back, but I've still only got a handful of flights on my bird (due to an unfortunate cross-threading incident the other day). I'm...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-05-2005, 03:08 AM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Hideous Texas plate?!?!? Them's fighin' werds buddeh! Hmmmm... I guess since you're a fellow R/Cer, I'll let it slide this time. :)

There is a thread about some guy losing his Funtana when...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-05-2005, 12:39 AM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Yeah, my F90 tends to tuck to the belly in knife-edge. I didn't notice any roll-coupling however. Anyway, it's nothing a little radio mixing can't solve.... I think I ended up with a 12% up...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-01-2005, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Glad your flight went okay Elpato. Deadsticks definitely suck.

Below are a couple more pictures of my plane. I wasn't really happy with the Sullivan tailwheel. It wobbled a bit too much for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-30-2005, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

In the Funtana, the antenna tube is right next to the fuse wall. So running it outside the fuse is basically moving the antenna less than an inch (assuming you run it down the same side). I believe...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-29-2005, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

I bought a clear plastic protractor.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-29-2005, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Really... running the antenna outside the fuse will NOT eliminate jitter. Your transmitter RF signal can easily pass through the Ultrakote, balsa, and plastic tube to reach the antenna. 72MHz has a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-29-2005, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Well, I wouldn't say running 6V unregulated is a big no-no really. Although the parts are rated at 6VDC max, they can typically handle more and loaded 5-cell packs quickly drop below 6V. I know a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-27-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Alf,

I have some 17x4W APC props I can give ya cheap if you're dying to get your hands on them... :D
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-27-2005, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Yup... no 18x4W props... and believe me, I looked hard.

For my 150, it seems 17x6 works damn well. 16x6 APCs seem to be a good choice too.

I don't like the aileron control horns either. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-26-2005, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

I broke down yesterday and purchased an Aeroworks 27% Ultimate Bipe. I got a good deal on it so I couldn't pass it up. I plan to put a DA-50 in it... eventually. It'll likely sit in an unfinished...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-25-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

BTW, does anyone have the weight savings of the titanium wheel axels over stock handy? I can't seem to find the post that discusses it.

Also, I haven't been super happy with the Sullivan...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-25-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Your 14 year old is one lucky kid. I'm 34 as well... we're all just big kids really. I refuse to grow up when it comes to toys!

Enjoy your kid's F90. I love mine.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-25-2005, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

My Saito 150 turns the 17x6 APC at 9500 RPMs (lean peak). I richen it up from there to about 9200 RPMs. (I am running a Pitts Muffler with a VP-30 pump with 30% nitro fuel.)
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-25-2005, 02:21 AM
Replies: 4,523
Views: 522,417
Posted By djwalker

RE: Funtana 90!

Nedyob,

It's just simple trigonometry to convert when the length of the control surface is known. However, it's also just as easy to purchase a protractor to measure the deflection in degrees. ...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 43
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.