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Forum: Power Systems 01-29-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 273
Posted By soar-ne
Probably really means IPS (Indoor Power System). ...

Probably really means IPS (Indoor Power System). This was a GWS brushed gear power unit that was used by many of his lighter foamies like the Pico Moth--Cub--Lite Stick and others. The A in the...
Forum: Foamies 08-25-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By soar-ne
BTW Lawdog: If you are useing the 3S lipo...

BTW Lawdog:

If you are useing the 3S lipo and the old stock IPS-A Brushed gear drive system, be sure to change the prop to a GWS EP7X6!!!! The brushed motor will go up in smoke very fast on 3S...
Forum: Foamies 08-24-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By soar-ne
Mine is balanced at 2 & 1/4 inch from the LE. ...

Mine is balanced at 2 & 1/4 inch from the LE. Same way with my Beaver, same wing just different color. Both planes have flown for over 8 years this way....

Bob M.

Thats 57mm according to my...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 09-02-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 601
Posted By soar-ne
Adobe reader X will tile and scale. Its a free...

Adobe reader X will tile and scale. Its a free download, just Google it up!!!

Good Luck
Bob
Forum: Beginners 01-13-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,302
Posted By soar-ne
Another hint for these Jewels in the Rough, is...

Another hint for these Jewels in the Rough, is before you start to hack it up for the radio gear, take it to a vacant lot or soccer field and give it a few easy tosses and adjust the wing till you...
Forum: Power Systems 08-21-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By soar-ne
I have not used electrifly motors in GWS boxes...

I have not used electrifly motors in GWS boxes but have used others. You will have to get a GWS pinion of the proper tooth count to put on your motor for the "B" gear ratio. Most motors mounting...
Forum: ParkFlyers 07-24-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,661
Posted By soar-ne
Ken: I still fly my 3-4 year old Cub every so...

Ken:
I still fly my 3-4 year old Cub every so often on calm mornings. Down the street a block and a half away a park has a single soccer field with trees and shrubs all around it. Just the right...
Forum: Power Systems 07-16-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,091
Posted By soar-ne
I use a GWS 480 non-LI on a older Airtronics FM...

I use a GWS 480 non-LI on a older Airtronics FM RX and it works just fine with a GWS 400 geared in a small 48inch sailplane. To arm my ESC the throttle trim needs to be towards the bottom. Turn on...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 07-16-2009, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By soar-ne
Gofer: I would say that they are pretty much...

Gofer:
I would say that they are pretty much compatable. I'm not sure but I think the CX2 uses a lipo of around 800ma and would be able to match the draw of the NIMH pack. I would be more...
Forum: Power Systems 07-15-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,091
Posted By soar-ne
You need to plug the ESC plug into the throttle...

You need to plug the ESC plug into the throttle channel, not familiar with your RX so check your manual. It is ussualy Ch 1 or 3 for most of my RX's.
Before doing this be sure to remove the prop...
Forum: Indoor & Micro Electric Planes 06-25-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,353
Posted By soar-ne
OK here are the plans. I got them someplace off...

OK here are the plans. I got them someplace off the NET and havent built the plane yet, but they look OK to me. Ussual disclaimers if they are screwed up or it doesnt fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob
Forum: Foamies 06-18-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By soar-ne
Here is a couple of pics of a expirament I did...

Here is a couple of pics of a expirament I did makeing some hollow wing cores. I used Hobby Lobby (craft store) foam board core that is 2-3mm thick. Paper was removed and then was taped to the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 03-22-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By soar-ne
I dont know the excact specs of your batteries...

I dont know the excact specs of your batteries but I doubt they will be able to supply the amps you need to power your plane. Most of the 18650 size Li-Ions are hi-resistant type cells and are only...
Forum: Foamies 11-06-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 980
Posted By soar-ne
I have seen a plane react like yours and it drove...

I have seen a plane react like yours and it drove the guy crazy. Like Steve said this guy had a computer radio and somehow got the throttle mixed with the El. and as he advanced the throttle it gave...
Forum: Foamies 10-14-2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,372
Posted By soar-ne
If you have a hardware store close Liquid Nails...

If you have a hardware store close Liquid Nails Perfect #1 is the same as GWS contact cement I think. Smells the same but is just a little thicker, Also Duco brand has one simular, but look at the...
Forum: Vintage and old timer models 10-02-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,524
Posted By soar-ne
pd1: Hey Great link, hadnt seen it...

pd1:
Hey Great link, hadnt seen it before.........Thanks a bunch

Bob
Forum: Foamies 10-02-2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
Posted By soar-ne
My sons E-Starter came with the 400 and "D" gear...

My sons E-Starter came with the 400 and "D" gear which is 3-1. But I realize that GWS sometimes "Subs" different motors in some of their planes, maybe on accident and maybe not....

Bob
Forum: Indoor & Micro Electric Planes 08-08-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,756
Posted By soar-ne
Seems like I read someplace that the switch...

Seems like I read someplace that the switch inside that recessed oval hole by the on-off switch will change the Mode setup. Also have read that it isnt even wired in, in some models of the TX sent...
Forum: Foamies 03-17-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,097
Posted By soar-ne
TV If you have room for 4 of those cells try...

TV
If you have room for 4 of those cells try them. That is about equal in voltage to a 3 cell lipo or 8 cell nimh. I have been useing them to replace 8 cell nimhs in a smaller sailplane(HOB 2X4...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 02-26-2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 653
Posted By soar-ne
Go to GWS.com for the specs on this motor...

Go to GWS.com for the specs on this motor (2205/15). It looks like a high KV motor and is more suitable for 2 cell operation. Largest prop I see is a 8X4 on 2 cell. With 3 cell a 7X3.5. On a...
Forum: Foamies 02-18-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
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Views: 1,130
Posted By soar-ne
On my high wing park flyers I like 2-3 degrees...

On my high wing park flyers I like 2-3 degrees positive incidence of the wing (leading edge tilted up) in relation to the hotizontal stab. I put in about the same down and right incidence of the...
Forum: Power Systems 01-09-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By soar-ne
You must be talking about a "Flux Ring". These...

You must be talking about a "Flux Ring". These come with some motors, not a expert but I think the motor is a little more effecient with it on. On the old Johnson motors we took them off all the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 11-07-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By soar-ne
These are a great find!!! I bought 2 @ 9$ and 2 @...

These are a great find!!! I bought 2 @ 9$ and 2 @ 12$. I took them out of the plastic case and added regular leads to them. There is a thread over on RCG where a guy just used the male bannana type...
Forum: Foamies 08-31-2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,519
Posted By soar-ne
phupper; Most people agree for general flight...

phupper;
Most people agree for general flight about 2-3 degrees down and the same to the right (from the cockpit) and then tune from there. I ussually put it at the same incidence as the horizontal...
Forum: Foamies 08-17-2007, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,452
Posted By soar-ne
GA92: I build my fuselage hollow just like a...

GA92:
I build my fuselage hollow just like a balsa type simple slab side model. I put a former in the front (I leave the paper on this one for extra strength) also servses as the motor mount a...
Forum: Indoor & Micro Electric Planes 08-08-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,110
Posted By soar-ne
I too was going to buy one of these last year for...

I too was going to buy one of these last year for a indoor flyer but got scared away by so many negative post over on RCG. Seems they have a nasty habit of just flying along and suddenly pitching...
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