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Forum: Foamies 05-14-2013, 11:47 PM
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Posted By Larry3215
Ok, someone please thank me for something. Other...

Ok, someone please thank me for something. Other wise my mother-in-law will freak if she finds out that I've been thanked 666 times :eek: :D
Forum: Foamies 04-29-2013, 05:19 AM
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Views: 272,249
Posted By Larry3215
Building light is not easy for most people and...

Building light is not easy for most people and certainly not for me in general.
I find that I have to really pay attention to every single detail and resist all temptations to make some part "just...
Forum: Foamies 04-20-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By Larry3215
Those numbers look close enough for me :)

Those numbers look close enough for me :)
Forum: Foamies 04-19-2013, 10:35 AM
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Views: 396
Posted By Larry3215
You have a nice start there! My only concern...

You have a nice start there!

My only concern is with the size of your fin/rudder and stab/elevator. It may just be the picture making them look a bit small. If they are not large enough you will...
Forum: Power Systems 03-17-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 330
Posted By Larry3215
Most receivers can handle that voltage easily -...

Most receivers can handle that voltage easily - its the servos that may give you problems.

Digital servos in particular are very sensitive to rx voltage and you should never exceed the listed max...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 03-14-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
Posted By Larry3215
You might try calling Great Planes. If Google...

You might try calling Great Planes. If Google didnt work, thats likely your only option.

On the other hand, if you know the diameter of the original fan unit, why not go with a different unit?
Forum: Foamies 03-11-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,249
Posted By Larry3215
Ouch! That kind of weather, all you want is a...

Ouch! That kind of weather, all you want is a cold one :)
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 03-10-2013, 05:24 AM
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Views: 5,982
Posted By Larry3215
Looks great Stuart!!

Looks great Stuart!!
Forum: Foamies 03-05-2013, 05:42 PM
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Posted By Larry3215
One things for sure - well actually two...

One things for sure - well actually two things....

You cant have too many Capricorns in the barn

and...

Your rudder is never big enough :D
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 02-26-2013, 04:52 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,982
Posted By Larry3215
If you need to add weight for different flight...

If you need to add weight for different flight conditions, you add it on the CG rather than in the nose - thats ballast. That way the model still responds to lift the same way and handles the same...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 02-26-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,982
Posted By Larry3215
Some of Gordy's articles on balancing sailplanes.

Some of Gordy's articles on balancing sailplanes.
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 02-26-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,982
Posted By Larry3215
Ive been debating bringing this up as its really...

Ive been debating bringing this up as its really off topic.... but the dive test isnt really a good way to check CG position. All it really tells you is how the model is trimmed.

I was recently...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 02-21-2013, 03:06 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,982
Posted By Larry3215
I understand your feelings on the cg issue. Just...

I understand your feelings on the cg issue. Just keep in mind that the science and practical contest experience behind soaring has come a long long way in the last 30+ years or so :)

There are NO...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 02-20-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,982
Posted By Larry3215
On motor thrust lines - in my experience, pretty...

On motor thrust lines - in my experience, pretty much all of these older designs have the CG on the plans way too far forward. That pretty much automatically forces you to add in a good bit of down...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 02-20-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,982
Posted By Larry3215
One other note - I didnt plan well enough ahead...

One other note - I didnt plan well enough ahead of time and made my servo bays too small. My spoilers are 2" or 2 1/4" wide and I couldnt fit a servo arm long enough to get all the way out to the...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 02-20-2013, 01:50 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,982
Posted By Larry3215
Here are some quick cell phone shots. You...

Here are some quick cell phone shots.

You can see as the servo arm travels, it stays in almost the same place relative to the top edge of the spoiler. Thus the leverage is always good.

Also,...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 02-20-2013, 01:21 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,982
Posted By Larry3215
Stuart, if you take that spoiler servo you have...

Stuart, if you take that spoiler servo you have pictured above and rotate it about 45 degrees counter clockwise, you will get a better spoiler leverage ratio.

If you do that and use a long enough...
Forum: Foamies 02-08-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,249
Posted By Larry3215
My "standard" size Cap weighs in around 18 oz....

My "standard" size Cap weighs in around 18 oz. Ive seen them anywhere from there on up to 4 pounds or so IIRC. The all foam ones are generally under 1 pound though :)



Some Duct tape or similar...
Forum: Foamies 02-07-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,249
Posted By Larry3215
Hey CTD - I want to see some video of that when...

Hey CTD - I want to see some video of that when its done. Im betteing its fast! :)

+3 or 4 on round bottom floats or V bottom or anything other than flat. At our scale flat is the best bet.
...
Forum: 3D Flying 11-05-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By Larry3215
Welcome to Wattflyer Baconzxc! I hate to...

Welcome to Wattflyer Baconzxc!

I hate to tell you this, but you cant do 3D flying - yet.

3D flying requires advanced flying skills. Skills that will take you a lot of stick time to develop....
Forum: Beginners 10-25-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,199
Posted By Larry3215
Based on some testing I did last year with...

Based on some testing I did last year with e-powered sailplanes, he might just be able to get by on 100 watts - barely.

I did some experiments trying to see just how low a power level I could get...
Forum: Beginners 10-24-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,123
Posted By Larry3215
Wood props are generally less $$ than carbon...

Wood props are generally less $$ than carbon props. The fact that they are not as strong can save your motor shaft in the case of a prop strike. They generally require user balancing and can be...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 08-23-2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,147
Posted By Larry3215
Nicely done Leadchucker! Have you flown any...

Nicely done Leadchucker!

Have you flown any ALES contests with that new plane?
Forum: Power Systems 07-19-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By Larry3215
Trueturn spinners are factory balanced - and they...

Trueturn spinners are factory balanced - and they really do it.

No need for you to spend time on when you could be flying :)
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 06-10-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,088
Posted By Larry3215
You will be better off with a motor combo that...

You will be better off with a motor combo that will let you spin a larger prop.

Your prop doesnt absolutely have to be a lot longer than the fuse is wide, but it will work much more efficiently...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 06-09-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,268
Posted By Larry3215
Im curious about that statement in red above. Why...

Im curious about that statement in red above. Why do you feel you need to keep the motor idling? This isnt like glow. The motor will, or at least should, start up instantly and give full power within...
Forum: Foamies 03-24-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,249
Posted By Larry3215
Thank you so much for those posts. That has to be...

Thank you so much for those posts. That has to be about the most informative posts on FPV equipment Ive seen!
Forum: Foamies 02-28-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,249
Posted By Larry3215
Looking forward to see it Otto!

Looking forward to see it Otto!
Forum: Foamies 02-19-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,249
Posted By Larry3215
Thanks, but Ive got it. Actually, I think you may...

Thanks, but Ive got it. Actually, I think you may have been the one to look it up for me back when I first got the cams :)
Forum: Foamies 02-19-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,249
Posted By Larry3215
Good grief - I missed a bunch of stuff! ...

Good grief - I missed a bunch of stuff!



awesome video!



Nice job! I saw one similar where they had a piece of wire hanging down from the bill of the hat that acted like a gun site to...
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