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Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-16-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By Tepid Pilot
I dig simplicity. My favorite servoless payload...

I dig simplicity. My favorite servoless payload release is a box with a couple popsicle sticks through it, at the cg on top of the wing with the sticks under the rubber bands. Place payload in box,...
Forum: Beginners 05-04-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 300
Posted By Tepid Pilot
He might have set it up wrong but the ultimate...

He might have set it up wrong but the ultimate responsibility is with the pilot. Your friend was not the pilot, you were. You should have checked the controls prior to the launch.

TP
Forum: ParkFlyers 04-10-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,103
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Not underpowered. A short review: ...

Not underpowered. A short review:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1868546

TP
Forum: Warbird Electrics 04-02-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 269
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Tower Hobbies Hellcat, Micro Test Report

Product specs: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBBSV&P=ML

Ups: Great flyer, excellent electronic components (servos, ESC, motor), smoothest widest ranged ESC in my admittedly...
Forum: Beginners 03-26-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 2,948
Posted By Tepid Pilot
What so-called "experts" told me before I learned...

What so-called "experts" told me before I learned to fly RC has was not nearly as important as having learned to properly trim and fly a free flight airplane.

TP
Forum: Beginners 03-23-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 2,948
Posted By Tepid Pilot
A few years ago I was in a club and helped a lot...

A few years ago I was in a club and helped a lot of folks learn to fly on a lot of different trainers. In my opinion the LT-40 was the best of the lot. Since then I've gone electric, and the...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-23-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 241
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Even on a brushed motor? Two wires? Please...

Even on a brushed motor? Two wires?

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure it's okay to shorten the wires on a brushed motor.

TP
Forum: Beginners 03-23-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 2,948
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Looks like he's mainly trying for you tube hits. ...

Looks like he's mainly trying for you tube hits. Maybe a contest or a bet.

My advice? Get a Sig LT-40 and an instructor on a buddy box or, if you simply must go it alone, a powered sailplane.
...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-27-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,443
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Convenience. Quiet. More places to fly. No...

Convenience. Quiet. More places to fly. No cleanup, although I do miss the aroma of nitro and castor.

TP
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 08-09-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Ultracote For Hinges?

Curious as to the durability of Ultracote hinges when used like hinging tape.

Thank you.

TP
Forum: Foamies 08-05-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By Tepid Pilot
CA Hinges Okay To Use On EPP Foamie?

I am an experienced builder of "traditional" balsa airplanes and am working on my first foamie, an Airfoilz Edge 540 FF. The flight surfaces are 6mm EPP foam and I'm interested in knowing if anyone...
Forum: Foamies 07-17-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Airfoilz/3dxhobbies Still In Business?

?

I notice several of the kits on the 3dx website have been out of stock for some time. Had to order my Edge 540 FF from BP.

TP
Forum: Airfoilz support forum 07-16-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,309
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Airfoilz/3dxhobbies Still In Business?

I notice several of the kits on the 3dx website have been out of stock for some time. Had to order my Edge 540 FF from BP.

TP
Forum: General Electric Discussions 09-29-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,084
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Do you have access to a RC hobby shop? If so,...

Do you have access to a RC hobby shop? If so, I'm pretty sure they can find someone to help you with your airplane.

TP
Forum: General Electric Discussions 09-29-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,084
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Sure. But you should get an experienced RC...

Sure. But you should get an experienced RC airplane pilot to help you, or at least perform a checkout flight to get it trimmed out.

TP
Forum: General Electric Discussions 09-29-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,238
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Was with a Piper Dakota. A mentally unstable...

Was with a Piper Dakota. A mentally unstable private pilot had a beef with the IRS -

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703315004575073401102945506.html
...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 11-24-2010, 02:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,237
Posted By Tepid Pilot
What do you think about the way the 25 Pulse...

What do you think about the way the 25 Pulse handles rolls? I got to wondering if maybe the increased mass of the 60 has a negative effect on its rolling ability.

TP
Forum: Beginners 11-23-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,776
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Form follows function. Good work! TP

Form follows function. Good work!

TP
Forum: Beginners 11-23-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Soapy water or Simple Green. TP

Soapy water or Simple Green.

TP
Forum: General Electric Discussions 11-23-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,237
Posted By Tepid Pilot
I'm currently flying a Mini Pulse XT and find the...

I'm currently flying a Mini Pulse XT and find the rolls to be smooth and pretty close to axial. I do have aileron differential programmed in, differential being more up aileron than down.

The down...
Forum: Beginners 11-18-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,338
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Idle set too rich. A properly adjusted two-stroke...

Idle set too rich. A properly adjusted two-stroke should sound like a Bronx cheer.

TP
Forum: Beginners 11-17-2010, 02:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,651
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Don't get me wrong. With 72mhz or any other non...

Don't get me wrong. With 72mhz or any other non spread spectrum tx, frequency control is absolutely essential. I just don't happen to think that everyone must get a 2.4ghz rig immediately. The older...
Forum: Beginners 11-16-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,651
Posted By Tepid Pilot
For the people-packed Eastern USA New Yawk area...

For the people-packed Eastern USA New Yawk area (such as lawn giland and others), and in all likelyhood in any densely populated area, you can probably make this "frequency control" into a valid case...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-15-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,097
Posted By Tepid Pilot
That airplane looks familiar. TP

That airplane looks familiar.

TP
Forum: General Electric Discussions 11-14-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,635
Posted By Tepid Pilot
WOOF! WOOF! Grrrrrrr... Crimping tool? You...

WOOF! WOOF! Grrrrrrr...

Crimping tool? You don't need no steenking expensive crimping tool. APP's are so easy to solder it's ridiculous, very similar to soldering bullet connectors.

In the...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 11-13-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 943
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Hobby Lobby Extreme Power Analyzer Micro Report

Due to an obsessive need on my part to try every possibly suitable propeller on each new airplane, along with a newly re-found interest in electric propulsion, I recently found myself in need of a...
Forum: Beginners 11-01-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,338
Posted By Tepid Pilot
I use the Top Flite magnetic balancer, which is...

I use the Top Flite magnetic balancer, which is very sensitive (no friction). For electric props only I put a piece of clear packaging tape on the front surface of the prop at the tip and burnish it...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 11-01-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,685
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Also, it helps to neutralize the elevator stick...

Also, it helps to neutralize the elevator stick the instant that the airplane touches down.

TP
Forum: General Electric Discussions 10-23-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,779
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Life is dangerous. We're all gonna die, hopefully...

Life is dangerous. We're all gonna die, hopefully later rather than sooner. Might as well enjoy it while we can.

As to safety concerns regarding radiation, too late! It's everywhere! Both natural...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 10-21-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,685
Posted By Tepid Pilot
Sound like you came in too fast, tried to flare...

Sound like you came in too fast, tried to flare too late. The airplane hit as you were trying to bring the nose up, and the up elevator combined with the excess speed resulted in a "big" bounce. The...
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