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Rich Griff replied to Martin Harris - Moderator's topic in Flying Field Reports and Chat
Those sorts of attitudes have been expressed to some members on here for some time, deserved or otherwise. -
Very good fuel economy, much better than glow, slowish speed model, not much engine speed/thrust needed to keep the Vs Electra, or super 60, or any other vintage style model aloft, so even for say a 15 mins flight ( or more ?? ), not much fuel needed so no need for a large fuel tank, so fit a smallish tank. You will probably never run the paw absolutely flat out for long, if at all. You don't want to rip the wings off or have them "clap" ? Learn how to start and run the paw.
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Models and engines. Help needed please.
Rich Griff replied to Blind Bus Driver's topic in IC Engines
Red model canopy ( and tail plane, not sure about rudder ) looks like a hurricane ? ? That was my impression when I first saw it anyway. -
That paw, it's a bit of an animal...enjoy.
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Outerzone Lockheed Electra, very nice, rubber powered and free flight, very nice indeed. Twin electric and a sloper ? Will get that one printed off full size plan. The Vic smeed Electra looks good, it will be it's a Vic Smeed. I have and RC paw 19 looking for a model. Was thinking of enlarged found centennial.... What ever you choose, learn how to start and run your paw 19. Model technic d1000, do not ( Do Not ) use an electric start ! You may consider a " wrap around cylinder warming blanket, electrically heated or similar, even a small "warm air" cylinder heater, particularly for colder days starting aid. As said, learn how to start that paw, it's s but of an animal but a great engine like all paws. Small fuel tank !
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Struth Matty, take great care and get better...
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How did the land grab situation pan out ? Not a new year resolution but still not smoking. I do not call myself a "non smoker" as sometimes the "pangs", the very strong desire to have a fag happens. Stay safe out there, happy landings...
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Why do models porpoise and how to prevent or stop it.
Rich Griff replied to Erfolg's topic in Beginners
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T6k-v2 ?? See manual pages 30 to 33 Aircraft ( wing type ) ?? Glider ( wing type ) ?? Also page 50/5 1. Function menu's /page number.. Page 55, model type.. also 63, and some pages further into manual... It's quite involved with set up ... Start at the begining, what type of model... I do not use mine to the full ( yet ) as I do "mixing" in my head and via thumbs/sticks...less to worry about Have fun...
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Hi Davy, welcome back and joining here. I suspect you know a lot has changed rules wise, but other than radio gear and propulsion, model flying us basically the same as before. The birds haven't changed much. Would love to see that russian engine, an mds perhaps. Is it only powered flight you are interested in ? Have a great day, should be a lovely model flying day today.
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Ukraine, Russia, gazza, a war zone ??????? However, he may be completely innocent going for a civilian world record ?????
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Internet being a pita again. Do you have any experience with ci ( diesel ) model engines ? You have experience with glow engines and have the starting kit ?
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Thanks max, veru much appreciated, thanks. 👍
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Have you seen the plans on outerzone for this subject ?
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Internet being troublesome, post above was posted ages ago I thought. IC glow engine similar to RC cars ( 2t ) but with less of a finned cylinder head, and use less nitro fuels. There are 4t engines also There are compression ignition types ( diesel ) but fuel is expensive, but engines more fuel economical. There are even petrol fueled engines these days. And "jet" engines.
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National trust site so slope soarer friendly...seen very fuzzy picture, looks good. Anyways back to powered planes....
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May I ask, did you get the bundle with propulsion/servo package and radio link radio gear hooch ?
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National trust site so slope soarer friendly...seen very fuzzy picture, looks good. Anyways back to powered planes....
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Internet playing up...look on "outerzone", search " centennial found". Easy to make wing ( use spruce spars ) which is extendable and can be used for sloping, just make a home made fuz.....even s powered glider, ice or electric powered... Seen a ref foamy home made glider on here for ideas about suitable fuz.... Pm me your email for info, dimensions etc.
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So the cub just slots together with no real need for a plan to place parts into position for glueing etc.. Self jigged... I saw the write up etc. Etc. When the kit was released. Way back when, the precedent hiboy was s self jigged fuz, the wing being foam veneered. I hope you took the time and effort to draw around all the parts as accurately as you could, so you can make another one ? Not really a "stick and tissue" type assembly... I still say get stick and Tissue kit, cut out the parts and assemble on the plan etc....you will learn more. Cover with tissue or lightspan, trim and fly freeflight. Even a small inexpensive twenty inch span free flight rubber powered model will teach you a huge amount. Enjoy. May I ask please, where is Ivinghoe Beacon please ? You will love slope soaring, even pss warbirds etc.. Will a cub slope soar ? Will a super 60 slope soar ?
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Thanks, I will consider that when I make the ladybird I have, when it's time comes, thanks, much appreciated .
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Hi hooch, Someone mentioned slope soaring without getting their head shot off ! If you have never made a "stick and tissue" flying aeroplane before, visit charity shops, you may get lucky. The wife brough home yesterday A Kiel Kraft Cessna 140 free flight rubber powered jobby that will easily enlarge for electric power RC indoor flying. £2.50. Get a small balsa model from vmc or similar to make. Laser cut parts means it's similar ( thats "similar", not identical but similar ) to an airfix plastic model but will need covering . Did you do woodwork at school ? If you did you know about wood, grain, how to cut......etc.. Check out the sonata, there was an article about it a couple of years ago in rcme, orange and black in colour from memory with a nose mounted self folding prop and electric motor. It has been asked but where do you live, Cumbria by chance, near local hills, or in flat Norfolk. Did you find a local club ? Enough from me,the daggers are being sharpened.... Have a great day and happy landings.
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Balsa cabin sonata ? But perhaps with a full elevater ?
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Some time ago I am sure someone kindly posted A4 size tiled version of the spitty plan, and similar type foamy models, hanky panky as well ??? I am sure I copied yhemjinyo my phone, which of course died taking all the stored info with it If I have remembered correctly, please could someone point me to the right thread/posts please. Very much appreciated ( I have been searching for hours and hours and days now ) and thanks in advance...
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Slope soaring, an ideal entry into learning to fly RC model aircraft?
Rich Griff replied to Rich Griff's topic in Beginners
Hi Andy, Post a hello in the hello section so others can comment. Amazon has that book that's been mentioned but if you have a proper computer, down load it from the link mentioned and either print it off or read from your large computer screen. See you in the hello section this evening ? Don't worry, you will soon get the hang of this place. Ps, have you read this thread from the begining ?