graham kindberg1

Hi graham My setup is as follows Himark 2812 920 2480 4s batteries 8 x 6 props 22 amps 320 watts auw 1.2 kg Its a great build, and a lovely flyer. still enjoying mine all these years later Graham Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 09/03/2013 22:43:33

Very tolerant, visited the field first time in 18 years and the only comment was, still the same cowboy???......i thought i was a better cowboy! I work 14 hours a day in my own business, am fortunate to have a good income and a hobby budget i am never able to spend. Its the time i spend on family/hobby that i consider the most important thing to get right.There has been many a time i would have liked to finish off a model, but gone for a walk on the beach instead. I have always considered it to be a selfish hobby if not balanced correctly

A couple of HK 64 mm 2nd generation fans will pull 1500 watts with the right batteries, do away with the retracts, stay light, and bungee/catapult launch. May not be what the masses would understand, but it would work. Offer several options in the design. I would be happy to cobble one together with the twin fan set up to prove that option. Have done that with the NH Tornado. Regards Graham

Try here http://tucanobuild.tripod.com/whizzza/ Regards Graham

Posted by Tony Nijhuis on 01/06/2012 18:24:47: Interesting, The FW190 was voted for last year and we didn't sell many at all. I do expect to sell more Harvard simply because it has universal popularity. I do have a nice Vulcan built which just needs testing.....and plans for a DH98 which came second in the choice list last year....think the Whirlwind will appear soon rather than later Would have done the FW190 if it was 70", still thinking of blowing the plans up! The Whirlwind now there is a subject that is on the top of my bucket....70 " though! The Harvard is not for me although i know my flying buddy is besotted with them. Graham

NO! but its gunna hurt untill i find out

Know about the tall stuff, our flying site is surrounded on 3 sides with sugar cane that is harvested every 2 years, it spends most of its life about 15 feet tall. Its a sod to negotiate, and its home to thousands of brown snakes. something to think about when falling about in it.

Its not real !!......no warbirds

Got it Allan, i'm on now Graham

BEB Rule of thumb is the best place to start for me too...cuts out 90% of mistakes, you can focus on fine tuning from there, Love the zinger chart, laminated it already. Graham

Hi Guys I have 5 multi engined models and another on the way. i use 3 blade, 3 blade counter rotating and a 4 blade variable pitch set ups. I have 4 single engined planes on 3 and 4 blade props...every thing on electric. Except for 2 models (spittie & the 109) nothing else worked out the same in setting up. there is great variance between manufactures and you can see this with a watt meter when running up, as in electric installations you need to adjust load for motor through out its operating range to get the required power from it. I have found the wider blades of Graupner great on warbirds and aerobats . I have used the Masters where I have too much power generated by the Graupner, and with the same diameter and pitch, can fine tune a bit of power out . Regarding the Diameter/pitch debate, I have found some props differ, for example, 3 blade Graupner..inch down in diameter..pitch the same, Masters inch down in diameter...inch up in pitch. Yup, only through flight testing, surprised me too. I have no technical experience in these maters, just 40+ years of using them Feel free to pick holes in all of the above Graham

Make it world wide, im in Brisbane AUS Graham

Myron Wow, they have improved you...While you are looping, you can fly straight.....does that mean while standing still you are looping the plane? And i thought i was doing well when i taught myself rolling circuits. Graham

Nice to see you pop in every now and again Tim, even if its just to see if we are behaving! This place becomes a part of your life that you can rely on, meet great people, make great friends, and some times talk a lot of crap....all good for the soul eh? see ya around Graham.

Ooooooooooooooooowh, ..........................You could get struck by lightning!

Posted by Area 51 on 19/04/2012 17:55:48: Thing is.. if you saw this crossing ahead of you in the outback... Do you a) Speed up ? b) Slow and wait for it to clear off... ? let it pass, if you hit it , it would be like hitting a power pole, on its side of course, most likley remove most of your front running gear. While you are stranded, he may come back to see what is for dinner.

Posted by Eamonn Fahey on 19/04/2012 13:44:03: Posted by graham kindberg1 on 19/04/2012 12:12:38: Posted by Eamonn Fahey on 19/04/2012 11:37:49: Posted by graham kindberg1 on 19/04/2012 06:54:51: The python moved in about three years ago, there is a massive wood stack of fine timber stored at the back, and "Monty" loves it. My buddy's house is not too far from the bush, and there is some native rats that are attracted to his chooks, so Monty cleans them up, did have to snake proof the chook pen though so there wouldn't be a falling out. We have had to drag him back from the neighbours from time to time too. He's really friendly and mild mannered so no problem. Graham Is this Monty on his way to your shed? We dont get em that size in Aus, looks like a South Americian Cousin, Monty is only 8 feet long, but about 5 inches in diameter, and surprising heavy. Graham, the photo was taken near Gordonvale, North Queensland. Pray that he doesn't visit his relatives! Had no idea they could get to that size, have only seen one about half that size down the road from me, quite a thrill at the time, but dont want any of them in MY workshop.

Posted by Eamonn Fahey on 19/04/2012 11:37:49: Posted by graham kindberg1 on 19/04/2012 06:54:51: The python moved in about three years ago, there is a massive wood stack of fine timber stored at the back, and "Monty" loves it. My buddy's house is not too far from the bush, and there is some native rats that are attracted to his chooks, so Monty cleans them up, did have to snake proof the chook pen though so there wouldn't be a falling out. We have had to drag him back from the neighbours from time to time too. He's really friendly and mild mannered so no problem. Graham Is this Monty on his way to your shed? We dont get em that size in Aus, looks like a South Americian Cousin, Monty is only 8 feet long, but about 5 inches in diameter, and surprising heavy.

Welcome home Myron....Both of them! Dont it make you appreciate things that you took for granted Graham

The python moved in about three years ago, there is a massive wood stack of fine timber stored at the back, and "Monty" loves it. My buddy's house is not too far from the bush, and there is some native rats that are attracted to his chooks, so Monty cleans them up, did have to snake proof the chook pen though so there wouldn't be a falling out. We have had to drag him back from the neighbours from time to time too. He's really friendly and mild mannered so no problem. Graham

Try a 6 foot brown snake, rates in the top 10 most venomous snakes in the world . Took a good hour to drag him out as he was evasive, then very aggressive. Must start closing the door. My flying buddy has a 7 foot python (harmless) that permanently lives in his! You have got to watch where you walk as you don't always see him move. Ask me how i know that one.

Hi Kamco Kid Have a soft spot for the Kadet, learnt to fly with it in the 70's, upgraded to the aileron wing and even did rolling circuits with it. Fantastic trainer, and a good design for someone attempting a first build too. Still have the plan that came with it .Sold it off unscathed to go into the crescent bullet. Hmmmm, could be time to revisit. All the best with the venture, Great to see Kamco back. Graham

Hi Rusty I have been using flaperons for about 6 years on my Nigel Hawes Tornado. This model, due to the shape of the wings, has quite a reasonable length of solid trailing edge between the tip, to where the aileron ends, approx 3" . While no expert, i belive this" may" act as wash out? any way, I use flapeon on hand launch, and landing with excellent handling results. I have never had it tip stall, but not pushed it to try. I really love the softer, non ballistic landings. Would welcome comments on my use of the flaperons as I would like to understand why they work so well (for me) Graham

Your are in the best place Myron, go with the flow. Been there, done that, got the scars to prove it! You will be home in no time, better than before. Speedy recovery. Graham

Use "move the decimal" on all other forums dont know why I didn't do the same here? A close flying buddy and I would discuss prices of gear, and for reasons of safety from flapping ears, we would move the decimal point. Some thing purchased for $100 became $10 for discussion purposes. We are both still alive.