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Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-12-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 815
Posted By hillbille
Our little world has evolved. Not too many years...

Our little world has evolved. Not too many years ago TV stations played the National Anthem at midnight and signed off. It was a really rare occasion when anything was on AFTER midnight - New Years...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-12-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 815
Posted By hillbille
I am a retired (actually medically disabled via...

I am a retired (actually medically disabled via two coronaries in '06) railroad engineer for the BNSF. The territory I primarily ran trains across was from Needles, Ca. to Winslow, Az. which is close...
Forum: WWI Era 05-09-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,193
Posted By hillbille
Creative RC, Please forgive my late replying...

Creative RC,

Please forgive my late replying to your query's but I have been really busy with other projects!

Yes is the answer to the question you most need answered. I have read of people...
Forum: Brushless Motor Construction 04-15-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By hillbille
Industrial supply stores (or do some online...

Industrial supply stores (or do some online shopping) to get drill blanks in ANY diameter desired. The real drawback is that drill blanks will shatter on a direct hit as they don't bend much.
...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-10-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 692
Posted By hillbille
For a starter just learning about everything I...

For a starter just learning about everything I would suggest a GWS Slow Stick. It's ugly and slow but it also is a good easy to fly plane that will teach you the basics. Because everything is just...
Forum: SEFF 2013 03-30-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 612
Posted By hillbille
Man, I truly wish I could go this year. But too...

Man, I truly wish I could go this year. But too many family things got in the way this year.

Be sure and look up John Morgan cause I know he is going. He just built Hans a new F-16 pusher jet from...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-15-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 505
Posted By hillbille
Interesting thought Nigel. Something that can...

Interesting thought Nigel. Something that can withstand the rigorous stress of launch but will also just simply fall away after leaving no obvious sign that it was there.

What a nice problem.

I...
Forum: Beginners 12-15-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 526
Posted By hillbille
Servo testers: ...

Servo testers:

http://www.headsuprc.com/servlet/the-2239/G.T.-Power-CCPM-Servo/Detail

http://www.hobbypartz.com/servotester.html
...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 12-15-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,085
Posted By hillbille
I have seen 4 of these (the GWS ME 262) fly. All...

I have seen 4 of these (the GWS ME 262) fly. All were built a little differently and all flew very well. If there is a NOTICEABLE change in the tone of the fans - as though they are out of sync -...
Forum: Beginners 12-15-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 526
Posted By hillbille
Servo testers will also operate an ESC through...

Servo testers will also operate an ESC through the range if necessary.

IMHO you missed one very essential item for electric flight - a good soldering iron.

Hillbille
Forum: Ace In The Hole (SuperFly X) - October 12, 13 & 14 - Las Vegas 12-10-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,707
Posted By hillbille
There were several areas I was lacking in my...

There were several areas I was lacking in my coverage. I tried pretty hard but there is just simply too many things happening for one person to be able to get it all. I was worn out by Saturday...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-20-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
Mine: ...

Mine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie2mJewc5gM&feature=share&list=UUMuDBxRCvilBuoMFEJzIGIg

I'm sure there were a lot of video of the TWIN B-52's.

Hillbille
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-19-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
I just post a few of the "good" ones here cause...

I just post a few of the "good" ones here cause that's what the thread is for! LOL!!

For 2010 AIH - go here (http://www.bakehead.com/Vegas_2.html)

For 2011 AIH - go here...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-19-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
Go back in this thread to page #2 and look at...

Go back in this thread to page #2 and look at post #32. That is Bernie's C-17 from 2010. Also Falcon5's beautiful F-4 (foamy pusher!! LOL!!).

Hillbille
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-19-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
It's the annual all electric event held each year...

It's the annual all electric event held each year in Las Vegas at Bennett Field near Boyd Stadium (UNLV). Up until 2009 it was called Superfly, but the original club that hosted it had some problems...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-19-2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
Each year at AIH Bernie brings a BIG EDF jet to...

Each year at AIH Bernie brings a BIG EDF jet to get the crowd going. In 2010 it was his C-17 and 2011 he had the 14 foot wingspan B-52 on display but his main pilot had the flu so it didn't fly. This...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-16-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
Daryl's Kyosho Spitfire. This thing was flying...

Daryl's Kyosho Spitfire. This thing was flying VERY fast - giving some of the edf's a run for their money!! LOL!!

http://www.bakehead.com/2012_AIH_Vegas_F/Skyracer_Spit/Sptty_009.jpg
...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-16-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
Hans flew in from Germany again this year and...

Hans flew in from Germany again this year and came to the event with John Morgan. He was ever-present every day and flew this foamy profile F-16 a LOT. It really got a workout!!
...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-16-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
And a couple of good looking multi engined...

And a couple of good looking multi engined (motored! LOL) planes.

First a B-17 built by Wade Joos and flown by Randy Holt.
http://www.bakehead.com/2012_AIH_S_Vegas/Wades_B-17/B17_008.jpg

Size...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-16-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
How about a Hurricane.... ...

How about a Hurricane....

http://www.bakehead.com/2012_AIH_S_Vegas/Woodys_Hurricane/Cane_011.jpg

Note the "open" canopy on this Windrider model! Woody did a lot of detail work on this great...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 11-03-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By hillbille
Do you get a lot of sailplane activity in...

Do you get a lot of sailplane activity in Scotland? Usually places without much sun and heat rely upon SLOPE soaring along ranges of hills or cliffs.

I agree the thermal activity is a "must" for...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 11-03-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By hillbille
Perhaps you are right, but I was pretty sure that...

Perhaps you are right, but I was pretty sure that I posted the the record was for a SINGLE LAUNCH aircraft. In it's CLASS it holds the record.

From an overall unlimited (both budget and effort) I...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 11-02-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By hillbille
Perhaps something like - say this... ...

Perhaps something like - say this...
http://www.bakehead.com/images/FPV_Sailplane/FPV_Sail_006.jpg


These gentlemen visited Calico Dry Lake in 2011 on January 18. I just happened to be there and...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 10-27-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 578
Posted By hillbille
You might also want to know that Locktite attacks...

You might also want to know that Locktite attacks some plastic compounds - like the ones some motor mounts are made of. Parkzone mounts are specifically brought to mind here. If Locktite is used the...
Forum: Ace In The Hole (SuperFly X) - October 12, 13 & 14 - Las Vegas 10-26-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,707
Posted By hillbille
I saw a very nice little "plane" at the event...

I saw a very nice little "plane" at the event which I had not seen before and it so impressed me that I will have to have one!
It is manufactured by FancyFoam.com and is called a Skycart. When I...
Forum: Ace In The Hole (SuperFly X) - October 12, 13 & 14 - Las Vegas 10-23-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,707
Posted By hillbille
There were a number of WWII aircraft at the meet...

There were a number of WWII aircraft at the meet and they were superb.

http://www.bakehead.com/2012_AIH_Vegas_F/Woody_Hurricane/Hurricane_001.jpg

Woody's Hurricane was well detailed too. Had...
Forum: Ace In The Hole (SuperFly X) - October 12, 13 & 14 - Las Vegas 10-23-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,707
Posted By hillbille
Some really nice planes were flown at the AIH...

Some really nice planes were flown at the AIH 2012.
http://www.bakehead.com/2012_AIH_S_Vegas/Wades_A26/A26_006.jpg

Another of the A-26...
Forum: Ace In The Hole (SuperFly X) - October 12, 13 & 14 - Las Vegas 10-20-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,707
Posted By hillbille
On to Saturday's photos. I'll start with...

On to Saturday's photos.

I'll start with Corsair Nut (Brent) flying his Sniper XL. Because he is such a good pilot CN usually makes "camera" passes if you ask nicely!!
...
Forum: Ace In The Hole (SuperFly X) - October 12, 13 & 14 - Las Vegas 10-20-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,707
Posted By hillbille
I'll post a few more of the Friday photos and...

I'll post a few more of the Friday photos and then I will be set to start Saturday photos. The time lapse video is pretty good - long - but good. I will see if I can pare it down some.

Air 2 air...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 10-20-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,533
Posted By hillbille
And another John Morgan blue foam scratch build....

And another John Morgan blue foam scratch build. An AC-119K right out of Viet Nam.

http://www.bakehead.com/2012_AIH_Vegas_F/AC119/JM_AC119_021.jpg


Here he's prepping it for the flight. Gives...
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