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Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 11-28-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By frenchstan
Rules for NightHawk Indoor RC flying at WPGD

NIGHTHAWK FLYING RULES


1. Flying and golf pit entry will only begin at a whistle/signal from the SRCB’s Dome Staffer.
2. Flying should begin at 11:01 p.m., and will cease at 1:00 a.m.
3....
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 11-28-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By frenchstan
Indoor RC flying in Dome west of Chicago, Fridays and Saturdays

Learn to fly Radio Control!
Or, practice with your airplane, quadcopter or heli indoors!

5 million cubic feet of flying space! 2nd largest golf dome in the U.S.!

Dome is 300’ x 300’ x 10...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 05-24-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By frenchstan
Hobby King Vampire 100 paint match

I've found that Model Master's Acryl paint in "Silver" is a decent match for the silver color on Hobby King's DH Vampire 100. It's #4678 and cleans with water.
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 05-24-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,381
Posted By frenchstan
"Mandatory" mods tothe D.H. Vampire

I've got both the PNF Vampire and the ARF Vampire for parts and experiments. The plane flies great! But, definitely plan on your C.O.G. being at 298 mm from the tip of the nose, not 310. Or mark...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 01-30-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 802
Posted By frenchstan
BD-5B Comparison of Aeroworks Vs. Hobby King kits

I purchased both the Aeroworks brand and the Hobby King brand BD-5B. Here is what I’ve noticed about the two virtually identical ARF’s I received:

With Shipping included, the AeroWorks.com (AW)...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 12-31-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,104
Posted By frenchstan
You are all missing the point on folding pushers

Motor rotation and prop orientation are simple problems. The major problem is that most purchased folding prop systems fold backwards, as it refers to a tractor aircraft. If a normal spinner and...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 12-31-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 324
Posted By frenchstan
Indoor, heated, electric "NightHawk" flying every Fri and Sat west of Chicago.

Come fly at the 2nd biggest golf dome in the USA at the White Pines Golf Dome in Bensenville, Illinois, just west of Chicago's O'Hare airport. NightHawk flying is from 11 PM to 1 AM every Friday and...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 07-20-2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 364
Posted By frenchstan
Thanksgiving Dome E-Niter, 11-26-2011 @ 11:00PM

All-night, indoor electric fun-flying is coming on "Thanksgiving Saturday". Doors open 11:00 PM on Saturday night, November 26, 2011 at the White Pines Golf Dome, immediately west of Chicago's O'Hare...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 11-29-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By frenchstan
Holiday Dome E Niter, 1-15-11, all-night, indoor, electric RC for Women/Men/Newbies

Holiday Dome E-NiterWhite Pines Golf Dome, 500 W Jefferson Ave, Bensenville, IL., Saturday Night, January 15, 2011.Doors open 11:15 PM, close 5:00 AM. All-Night, heated, indoor, RC, electric flight....
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 08-14-2010, 01:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,535
Posted By frenchstan
Continuing saga of EF Pawnee 15 and tight pushrods.

I found a second Pawnee on sale at HobbyTown USA for $81, so I bought it - spare parts if nothing else. But interestingly, I found the pushrod problem was just the same as my first Pawnee 15. Also,...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 03-04-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,778
Posted By frenchstan
Don't forget to visit our Literature Table

Don't forget to visit our Literature Table with tons of information about the Academy of Model Avaiation, AMA infor for beginners, FREE Park Flyer magazines, Free Model Aeronautics magazines, and...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 03-02-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,778
Posted By frenchstan
Latest info on 3-6-10 E Niter and prizes/vendors

Please see the edited text, above, for additional information about new vendors and new prizes. The "Your Choice" raffle now boasts three winners, one each of the following: a SkySeeker GT 370...
Forum: Illinois 12-24-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,328
Posted By frenchstan
What are Dome E-Niters?

I should have mentioned more details on the Dome E-Niter we hold every winter. It is a 6-hour, overnight, indoor, electric party with flying for airplanes, quadcopters and small helis. This winter,...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 12-24-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,778
Posted By frenchstan
Picture from last E-Niter; Dec 5 09

Hopefully, one pic. Thanks to Scott Taylor for the shots!
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 12-23-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,778
Posted By frenchstan
Here's the tentative flying schedule for Mar 6 E-Niter

11:00 All fly
11:15 All fly
11:30 Heli only Pizza Arrives between 11:30 and 12:00
11:45 Combat (No one on floor until completed)
12:00 T.B.A ...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 12-15-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,778
Posted By frenchstan
I just got a phone call about battery charging...

I just got a phone call about battery charging facilities. Yes, there are a limited number of 110 volt outlets, I'd guess about 15. I will check and get an exact count. If possible, bring a small...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 12-15-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,778
Posted By frenchstan
Midnight Madness: the March 2010 Dome E-Niter is over. Next one Nov 20, 2010

On Saturday night, March 6, 2010, the Suburban RC Barnstormer's host a Midnight Madness version of their "Dome E Niter”. Thanks to TrueRC.com, we are giving away 12 Li-Po batteries at 12:12 AM to 12...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 10-27-2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,153
Posted By frenchstan
Delete thread. Event is over

I don't see an FAQ or instructions on deleting my obsolete threads.
Forum: Illinois 10-21-2009, 03:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,328
Posted By frenchstan
Suburban RC Barnstormers in Bensenville/Wayne, Illinois

The Suburban RC Barnstormers is a Radio Control club for "fuelers" and electric model aircraft. Our main flying field is at the DuPage Forest Preserve’s Pratt's Wayne Woods in Wayne, Illinois, west...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 10-15-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,535
Posted By frenchstan
Cap: Good stuff. I'm going to the LHS today to...

Cap: Good stuff. I'm going to the LHS today to see what they've got.

The original pushrod was (measured at ) 0.072" and the DuBro replacement was 0.062". Stan
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 10-15-2009, 02:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,535
Posted By frenchstan
Sounds good. I'll try it tonight on one of the...

Sounds good. I'll try it tonight on one of the three tube/rod combinations. That way I have a bad one to compare it to. Thanks for a great idea.

(Tonight I did cut away one piece of UltraCote...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 10-14-2009, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,535
Posted By frenchstan
Pawnee 15E push rods VERY tight. Ideas?

I'm assembling a new E Flite Pawnee 15E ARF, and the metal rudder AND elevator pushrods (0.071") are VERY DIFFICULT to move inside their tubes. I checked the rods and plastic tubes for partial...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Electric Airplanes 10-11-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,153
Posted By frenchstan
Delete. Event is over

How do I delete an oboslete thread?
Forum: Beginners 06-30-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,639
Posted By frenchstan
Ralph 99 I don't want to beat a dead horse,...

Ralph 99
I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I'm thinking the T-28 holds up well. I purchased it after reading a lot of input - both good and bad - but not much about weak construction. It...
Forum: Beginners 06-30-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,639
Posted By frenchstan
JN The Nerf whistle kicks in at about...

JN

The Nerf whistle kicks in at about three-quarters throttle and any dives. It goes silent at about 1/3 throttle, and, of course, gliding. Sometimes if I hit full throttle when doing...
Forum: Beginners 06-29-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,639
Posted By frenchstan
Questions on the stock Park Zone T-28 Receiver...

Questions on the stock Park Zone T-28 Receiver and Transmitter:

What are the set of triple-pins for, that are labeled "CH6 / MODE" on the Rx - and on page 7 on the Instruction...
Forum: Beginners 06-27-2008, 04:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,639
Posted By frenchstan
Park Zone T-28 glitch NOT due just to antenna direction

Leo L.

I have to gently disagree. For my one or two glitches per battery with the T-28, the problem is NOT due to antenna direction. It's not "time" related, or due to Tx or Rx battery strength....
Forum: Beginners 06-24-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,639
Posted By frenchstan
Agree with all of the above; I'm VERY happy with...

Agree with all of the above; I'm VERY happy with the T-28, it's my best bird.

For those about to buy one, be aware there are some minor issues with glitches. I get one or two on every flight,...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-21-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 21,517
Posted By frenchstan
The E-Flight Electrajet was EXTREMELY difficult...

The E-Flight Electrajet was EXTREMELY difficult to learn to fly; very, very, very sensitive.

Aerobird Challenger is a great RTF plane, EXCEPT FOR THE F.E.T. FAILURES. I have multiple iterations,...
Forum: Beginners - Helis 11-10-2005, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,656
Posted By frenchstan
Some notes and questions from newbie

Can the Blade CP Tx be used with another Rx to pilot a fixed wing craft? I'm guessing aileron, rudder and elevator would be fine "as-is", but, don't know about throttle. Anyone try it?

I read...
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