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  1. J D 8 - Moderator
    In my mind there is no doubt that it is getting harder for mod's to decide what we should approve to be shown on the site from first time posters. This one looked a genuine enquiry possibly from an older new member. On the other hand good chance it is an "enquirybot" AI that is collecting information so that sales blurb can target one through various platforms.
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    My old Mercury Matador has an old type torque rod wire UC, just about all its landings are on rough grass ground. Sometimes the wire legs bend and I just bend them back.
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    Another user of Corona synthesized receivers, found them very good and like Phil a couple still in use on now and then models.
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    It may be possible to find the later JR synthesized 35mg receiver [no crystal needed] on the e bay if all else fail's.
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    A per title, how hot should one expect the cylinder head of a glow Two Stroke to get [ 5% nitro 15%oil fuel] I was running an old 0S max 20 on the test stand and out of interest using a hand held IR temp reader on the head just after it stopped measured 188 degrees C. Engine was running happy enough.
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    Hi Ron, That sounds like a good idea and perhaps any one man flyer sites could be included? I fly both slope and hand launch power at my home site. Cheers John.
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    For more speed you need more pitch which will load the engine some more and reduce rpm. John H may be along in a while for more info.
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    I agree with both the above with regards which engine for each model. There is a video on the tube of a chap flying a Flair 5a with an OS 70 like it is an aerobat type Pitts Special, continuous loop's, hesitation rolls, ect. No full size 5a could do that, just daft I recon. If that is your thing get an Ultimate.
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    Twas Neil Diamond shopping.
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    Keep your land Rover as it is, not so much a restorer job but a survivor vehicle. There are plenty of shiny ones about.
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    Hi Martin I was starting to think the same. Must be old thread revival day.
  12. J D 8 - Moderator
    There may be a chance this geriatric thread may get some returns.
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    Hi Jon, I was said to have a fine singing voice as a youngster and was being pushed to join the school choir. Like you a flat out NO was the answer. Do what you like to do I say.
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    I had no contact with musical instruments other than seeing them played. One day in school it was learn the recorder and we were shown where to put our fingers and each in turn told to blow. I gave it as hard a blow as I could like you would a whistle, a horrible screech came out. A thwack on the back of head resulted with a comment of " stupid boy". I was never asked to try again.
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    Clark Gable and Peter Lorre in my Miles Majister,easy enough to know which is which.
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    Some more pics.
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    Off road 4x4 trials for nearly forty years in variety of Land Rover or Landy based vehicles. Bit of poor old pic of mate Howard and myself in our Rover V8 powered Jammy Dodger. It was great fun to drive and very capable machine but did like to have a lie down now and then. We were just having a chat while waiting to be pulled back onto our wheels.
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    I would say messing about with prop sizes during a comp is a no no, likely the engine would need re tuning some and getting that wrong could result in a cut or just not running well.
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    And on the coast add salt into the mix and speed up the process.
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    I recon the word "Dry" is the most important thing. On the Welsh coast the often horizontal rain and at other times the mist/fog that can be persist for days has the ability to get into even the most closed up sheds. So my models all live in the house warm and dry. No issues with engine corrosion.
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    A fellow club member has fitted an alloy plate type of UC to his foamy after similar bending issues, guess it will tear out in a bad landing but at least he wont have to straighten it every time.
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    This one is little devil on take off, smallish fin and rudder and if it starts to depart the straight on take off one has to catch it quick or give up and start again. Bit of a head wind to roll off into helps a lot.
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    I have the smaller version the Cardinal and can confirm that the covering stiffness or rather lack of [ solar film on mine] results in a rather flexable wing.
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    Why not give it a go and have have some 4stroke fun. You may have to adjust CG with some tail weight.
  25. J D 8 - Moderator
    Welcome to the forum, Reading here you will have noticed how much things have changed. Some things take more understanding but on the other hand things like the helicopters of 20 years ago you mention now have stability systems built in, also available in some fixed wing models. Ask for any answers you may need.
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