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Forum: Crash and Safety Forum 06-26-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,474
Posted By Bald Paul
Sorry if I offended anyone. I guess some stories...

Sorry if I offended anyone. I guess some stories aren't meant to be shared. I'm outta here.
Forum: Crash and Safety Forum 06-26-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,474
Posted By Bald Paul
Not RC related, but on the same vein: I'm a...

Not RC related, but on the same vein:
I'm a bowhunter, and have a life-sized deer target set up in my back yard that I use for practice.
I was going out to practice one morning, and noticed two...
Forum: Beginners 06-26-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,405
Posted By Bald Paul
As I re-entered the hobby, I bought a Spektrum...

As I re-entered the hobby, I bought a Spektrum DX5e, and it was a very good unit. I actually bought it as an upgrade to the radio supplied with an ARF. Since then I've aquired a few more planes...
Forum: Beginners 06-22-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,564
Posted By Bald Paul
Jack, you may want to check BMJR models: ...

Jack, you may want to check BMJR models:

http://www.bmjrmodels.com/

They have some very nice, laser cut kits. I ordered a Spacewalker kit from them, got it in just a few days, and the quality...
Forum: WWI Era 06-18-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,201
Posted By Bald Paul
Fly for realism: "The Red Baron got on my...

Fly for realism:

"The Red Baron got on my tail, shot me down, and I crashed"

It solves the landing issues. :p>
Forum: Power Systems 05-23-2011, 02:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,141
Posted By Bald Paul
Okay, so according to the link to the Himax...

Okay, so according to the link to the Himax motors, if I'm looking for something in the 100 watt range for my Spacewalker kit, I can choose the 860 Kv, 980 Kv, or 1160 Kv motors swinging anywhere...
Forum: Power Systems 05-23-2011, 01:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,141
Posted By Bald Paul
Motor ratings (KV or watts)

I'm looking around at various brushless motors. Some of them are rated in KV, others in watts. Is there any conversion formula to start comparing apples to apples here?
Forum: Foamies 05-21-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By Bald Paul
My first foamie!

I built this in three evenings using the plans for the 36" Cessna from Lipo Pilot. I had to do a few modifications to use a salvaged brushed motor, gearbox, and Nicad pack from a wrecked plane, but...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 05-14-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 554
Posted By Bald Paul
Best thing you can do before plunking down your...

Best thing you can do before plunking down your money would be to go down on race night, observe, talk to some of the competitors, and find out what the "hot setup" is for that particular track.
...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 05-14-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 554
Posted By Bald Paul
If you're just looking to mess around, then just...

If you're just looking to mess around, then just about anything will do. If you plan on getting into some organized racing - first, find out IF there is any in your area. A lot of the clubs / shops...
Forum: Beginners 05-13-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 358
Posted By Bald Paul
When I get a chance (the nerve?) to change it to...

When I get a chance (the nerve?) to change it to the low wing, I'll post my thoughts. Based on my first flight, though, I'd have to say that this is a very easy plane to fly. Not as self-correcting...
Forum: Beginners 05-13-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 358
Posted By Bald Paul
You nailed it. Every time I turned there (flying...

You nailed it. Every time I turned there (flying a counter clockwise pattern) it wanted to gain about 4 stories of altitude! It practically stalled on me once - took a lot of throttle and down...
Forum: Beginners 05-13-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 358
Posted By Bald Paul
Scraping off the rust

Friday the 13th - seemed like a perfect time for someone who hasn't flown in over 15 years to fly an untested airplane!

After range checking my radio, the Flyzone Switch rolled out onto the...
Forum: AMA District l Clubs 05-06-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,327
Posted By Bald Paul
Now you're starting to scare me! OTOH, it seems...

Now you're starting to scare me! OTOH, it seems I'll have a perfect excuse for a not-so-perfect landing!
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-02-2011, 02:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,603
Posted By Bald Paul
Thank you all for your suggestions and input. ...

Thank you all for your suggestions and input.
I just sent in my order to BMJR Models for their Spacewalker kit. Although the kit is more expensive than the Four Star, the motor and battery...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-01-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,603
Posted By Bald Paul
It looks like either the Four Star (choice #1) or...

It looks like either the Four Star (choice #1) or the Spacewalker (#2). I'll try to remember to do a build thread, but it won't be until the first of next year. Right now, my work area is filled up...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-01-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,603
Posted By Bald Paul
Thanks, John, exactly the feedback I needed. I...

Thanks, John, exactly the feedback I needed. I really do like the looks of their Spacewalker. It's definitely on my list. I have, in the past, built a GP PT-40, a Sig Mid-Star 40, a CG Tiger 2, and a...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-01-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,603
Posted By Bald Paul
Ah yes, the society of instant gratification! I...

Ah yes, the society of instant gratification! I guess the ARF's do have a place (obviously, there are so many of them), but to me there are few things more satisfying than seeing a plane you put...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-01-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,603
Posted By Bald Paul
That's a nice looking plane, but I'm afraid...

That's a nice looking plane, but I'm afraid something like that would be "returned to kit form" after a very short flight! :)
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-30-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,603
Posted By Bald Paul
If they can be ordered (or drop shipped) directly...

If they can be ordered (or drop shipped) directly from SIG, why is it my LHS (supposedly a SIG dealer) can't seem to get one? I'd really like to support the local shop if I can - there are too few of...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-30-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,603
Posted By Bald Paul
Isn't that an ARF only, though?

Isn't that an ARF only, though?
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-30-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,603
Posted By Bald Paul
Low wing kit opinions, please!

I'm a "recycled" beginner in the hobby. I flew glow models many years ago, and find myself starting all over with a high wing trainer - this time electric powered, of course!

One thing that...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 04-26-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 677
Posted By Bald Paul
I'd like to tell you exactly what I did when I...

I'd like to tell you exactly what I did when I was 17, but....

I can't remember back that far. ????
Forum: Beginners 04-25-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 616
Posted By Bald Paul
I have expansion packs 1 through 6. If there is a...

I have expansion packs 1 through 6. If there is a particular plane you're looking for, let me know and I'll sort through them. Too many to list here.
Forum: Beginners 04-25-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,119
Posted By Bald Paul
As a fellow "beginner" (we all were once, I'm...

As a fellow "beginner" (we all were once, I'm going through it for a second time) I have to ask the same thing Hank did - what are you flying?

My first foray into RC planes was years ago with...
Forum: Company Discussions 04-22-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,531
Posted By Bald Paul
As long as they continue to dangle those low, low...

As long as they continue to dangle those low, low prices out there, they will always have somebody that bites the hook.

My motto: you get what you pay for.
Forum: Beginners 04-16-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 779
Posted By Bald Paul
I was in the same quandry. Having flown years...

I was in the same quandry. Having flown years ago, I knew I didn't want a super docile trainer, figuring once the old "rust" was knocked off, I'd be looking for something else quickly.
I looked...
Forum: Beginners 04-13-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,731
Posted By Bald Paul
I've read the online reviews of Banana Hobby. I...

I've read the online reviews of Banana Hobby. I did purchase a plane from them. The included FM radio was 27MHz, and it was cheap. I upgraded the receiver and used my own radio. I did order some...
Forum: Massachusetts 04-01-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,615
Posted By Bald Paul
I just may take you up on that offer! I have a...

I just may take you up on that offer! I have a Flyzone Switch on it's way, so once I get that set up, I'll get in touch with you if you don't mind.

Re: flight skills. We'll have to see on...
Forum: Massachusetts 04-01-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,615
Posted By Bald Paul
Seems as though there are quite a few of us...

Seems as though there are quite a few of us living in Oxford!

Just sent in my AMA application, and will be looking for a club locally. I'm going to need some "re-training" and getting some...
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