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Forum: Indoor & Micro Electric Planes 05-10-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 181
Posted By xmech2k
Hi Bill. Ready? First open the Dx6I manual to...

Hi Bill. Ready? First open the Dx6I manual to page 70 so we can get the pictures of the screens you need.

Go to that Mix 1 screen in your tx.

On the bottom of page 71, it shows you that the...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-10-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 696
Posted By xmech2k
What engine-out issue? The other engine will get...

What engine-out issue? The other engine will get you to the scene of the crash!

But seriously, with electrics, how often would you get one motor failure? Especially if they're running off one...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 04-07-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By xmech2k
Congrats, mattman! That AS3X is great, isn't it?

Congrats, mattman! That AS3X is great, isn't it?
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 03-16-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,409
Posted By xmech2k
Good to see someone having some use out of this...

Good to see someone having some use out of this plane, though it sounds like you have to really work for it! Too bad they don't put out a nicer version.
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 03-14-2013, 01:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 236
Posted By xmech2k
Sucks your new fan was so bad. I've bought 2 64mm...

Sucks your new fan was so bad. I've bought 2 64mm fan setups from FanJetsUSA.com, and they are still running perfect after probably about a years use. Sadly, it looks like they don't carry 64mm any...
Forum: Beginners 03-04-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By xmech2k
There's always the Hobbyzone SuperCub, you can...

There's always the Hobbyzone SuperCub, you can get a float kit made just for it, so you can convert back and forth however you like.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-30-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 2,021
Posted By xmech2k
I think these planes were the inspiration for the...

I think these planes were the inspiration for the Fun Cub.

Bush Planes (http://youtu.be/wqrjbAKdIMA)

Respect the Cub! :D
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-14-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,439
Posted By xmech2k
First plane was the Apprentice. Soloed on my 2nd...

First plane was the Apprentice. Soloed on my 2nd flight, it was about 5 years ago. But then, I was flying flight simulators since they first came out on home computers! I'm comfortable now flying my...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-10-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 2,021
Posted By xmech2k
I don't have one, so I don't know about upgrades....

I don't have one, so I don't know about upgrades. But you should find some info here:

New Hobbyzone Firebird Stratos 42" Twin-Prop Trainer!!...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-09-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 2,021
Posted By xmech2k
Welcome to WF Ben! You'll find plenty of helpful...

Welcome to WF Ben! You'll find plenty of helpful people here. It's good you're giving some thought to your first plane. Let me give you my 2 cents.

Your simulator time, being video games, may be...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 01-02-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By xmech2k
:eek: Wow! What a beauty! Thanks for sharing!

:eek: Wow! What a beauty! Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Beginners 12-29-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 358
Posted By xmech2k
Welcome to WattFlyer! Before you adjust any...

Welcome to WattFlyer!

Before you adjust any physical pushrods, make sure to power everything up per the instructions, then center all the trims in the transmitter. Then adjust the pushrods...
Forum: Beginners 12-27-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 947
Posted By xmech2k
Oh, back to my 7 channel foamy edf, I forgot in...

Oh, back to my 7 channel foamy edf, I forgot in regard to 3ch for flaperons: Of course, it's only 2 servos, each plugged into their own channel, but uses the flap switch mixed in. So I counted that...
Forum: Beginners 12-27-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 947
Posted By xmech2k
Thanks for the clarifications. Come to think of...

Thanks for the clarifications. Come to think of it, I did wind up using my Dx8 and an 8ch rx in my little F-35 64mm edf. 2ch for elevons, 3ch for flaperons, nose wheel steering, throttle, = 7...
Forum: Beginners 12-27-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 947
Posted By xmech2k
LOL! I'm still baffled myself, unless you're...

LOL! I'm still baffled myself, unless you're controlling an RC battleship, and you have controls for each turret, each gun, torpedo tubes, yada yada yada!

OK, thought experiment: so for a super...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 12-23-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 548
Posted By xmech2k
Thanks Hank! Merry Christmas to you, too, and all...

Thanks Hank! Merry Christmas to you, too, and all the other Wattflyers, family & friends!
Forum: Warbird Electrics 12-22-2012, 01:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 864
Posted By xmech2k
I usually add some rudder. Looks better to me.

I usually add some rudder. Looks better to me.
Forum: Beginners 12-09-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 408
Posted By xmech2k
Welcome to the club! Great little plane, the SC!

Welcome to the club! Great little plane, the SC!
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-08-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By xmech2k
Confession: I Googled it and Wikipedia'ed it, and...

Confession: I Googled it and Wikipedia'ed it, and found this:

Original channel crossing Bleriot XI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Avion_Bleriot_XI_1909.jpg)
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 11-30-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 758
Posted By xmech2k
I barely have a grasp on props, and edf's are an...

I barely have a grasp on props, and edf's are an even bigger mystery to me, so I just buy them as pre-assembled, pre-balanced combo's so I know what I'm getting.

Anyways, so I don't know about...
Forum: ParkFlyers 11-27-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By xmech2k
Well, looks like you have the building part down....

Well, looks like you have the building part down. Are you totally new to RC? Then you have to learn about the electronics, propulsion, batteries, watch the 'my jet goes 100mph' video, etc. If you're...
Forum: Beginners 11-23-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 919
Posted By xmech2k
All right! Congrats! Another one hooked!

All right! Congrats! Another one hooked!
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 11-11-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By xmech2k
Right on, Hank. +1

Right on, Hank.

+1
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 10-11-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 886
Posted By xmech2k
Glad to hear it's nothing serious. Cars can be...

Glad to hear it's nothing serious. Cars can be replaced!
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 10-11-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 886
Posted By xmech2k
Oh man! Hope she's all right. Sounds OK if she...

Oh man! Hope she's all right. Sounds OK if she called you. Just take care of her and we'll keep the good karma flowing!
Forum: Warbird Electrics 09-28-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 839
Posted By xmech2k
1) Can't help you too much here. I don't have a...

1) Can't help you too much here. I don't have a T-28, and looks like you have most of the +/- figured out. The other consideration is reliability. I've seen all these at the field. The FMS plane's rx...
Forum: Company Discussions 09-22-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,428
Posted By xmech2k
Let me say I appreciate the work you guys do....

Let me say I appreciate the work you guys do. Thank you!
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 09-02-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 821
Posted By xmech2k
Well, for anyone who cares, the Science Channel...

Well, for anyone who cares, the Science Channel is having a Niel Armstrong tribute tonight. They're also playing the documentary In The Shadow of the Moon, which is great.
Forum: Beginners 08-29-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 447
Posted By xmech2k
I love them, too. For one thing, I saved a few...

I love them, too. For one thing, I saved a few airplanes by happening to have my Apprentice at the field, and someone shows up with a nice warbird and after a few questions, I find out they've never...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 08-25-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,098
Posted By xmech2k
That sure is an interesting looking plane! Looks...

That sure is an interesting looking plane! Looks like a fun one. I think I recall seeing planes like that. And slow building? It takes me 2 weeks to make an ARF ready! Look forward to seeing the...
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