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Forum: Foamies 05-20-2013, 02:03 AM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
I heard that you dropped my name to Gary at the...

I heard that you dropped my name to Gary at the Fly-Low-In! :) Unfortunately, dropping my name doesn't get you much.. :D

Looks like I have a business trip to Dallas coming up at some point. I may...
Forum: Foamies 05-19-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
Well, it was raining most of the time yesterday...

Well, it was raining most of the time yesterday at my field, but I got some good flights in anyway. Flew the 3DHS 58" Edge and the 72" Extra in pouring rain. I was having such a good time, so I just...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 05-04-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 612
Posted By NJSwede
Sorry to hear about the Slick, but especially...

Sorry to hear about the Slick, but especially sorry to hear about your heart problems. I'm probably the worst Christian in the world, but I'm sending a little prayer your way anyway!

BTW, I have a...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 05-04-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 612
Posted By NJSwede
I know North Branch Park is a bit of a longer...

I know North Branch Park is a bit of a longer drive for you, but I will make sure they take you in if you'd like to become a member down there. We'd be honored to have you there!

I hope it works...
Forum: Foamies 05-04-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
Passed by the field today on my way home from a...

Passed by the field today on my way home from a client and just "happened" to have my 3DHS 58" Edge in the car. Flew 3 packs in beautiful sunshine but gusty winds. 70F. 10-15 mph. Facial expression:...
Forum: Crash and Safety Forum 04-22-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 104,785
Posted By NJSwede
I heard from Gary that you showed up and seemed...

I heard from Gary that you showed up and seemed to have a good time! I wish I could have been there!

The Edge is being repaired already:...
Forum: Crash and Safety Forum 04-22-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 104,785
Posted By NJSwede
My 3DHobbyShop 58" Edge bit the dirt today. I was...

My 3DHobbyShop 58" Edge bit the dirt today. I was doing harriers a few feet off the ground when the motor seized. No chance to recover, so I just kept holding up elevator to try to set it down as...
Forum: Foamies 04-16-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
...actually, I just saw some posts by the 3DHS...

...actually, I just saw some posts by the 3DHS guys explicitly telling people to stop by with their questions. They'll even demo the moves for you. Last year, Joe was happy to fly people's planes and...
Forum: Foamies 04-15-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
Cool! I wish I could be there! Yeah, I've heard...

Cool! I wish I could be there! Yeah, I've heard some rumors that there will be some cool stuff shown to the public for the first time. My lips are sealed, though. At least until Friday! :) Say hello...
Forum: Foamies 04-14-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
Sun, high 50s and 15mph sustained and 25mph...

Sun, high 50s and 15mph sustained and 25mph gusts. Flew the 3DHS 58" Edge and the 3DHS 72" Extra. It's absolutely ridiculous how these planes handle wind. The Edge got tossed around a bit. The Extra...
Forum: Foamies 03-31-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
And yes! Had it been an electric plane, none of...

And yes! Had it been an electric plane, none of that would have happened!
Forum: Foamies 03-31-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
I got some help setting her down. In case...

I got some help setting her down. In case anyone's interested:

http://www.3drcforums.com/entry.php?116-Rudder-Rob-saves-the-day
Forum: Foamies 03-31-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
Great flying weather yesterday! Felt like the...

Great flying weather yesterday! Felt like the first real day of spring.

A "slight" mishap with a landing gear, but it ended well (thanks to an awesome club member who helped me land it)
...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 03-18-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 612
Posted By NJSwede
Stu! AFIB? That doesn't sound like much fun....

Stu!

AFIB? That doesn't sound like much fun. Have you gotten any diagnosis yet? From what I understand, AFIB can be a symptom of almost anything, including stress and a bunch of benign things.
...
Forum: Foamies 03-11-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
The maiden was uneventful. Just like you want a...

The maiden was uneventful. Just like you want a maiden to be.

It has a 72" (6 ft) wing span and the motor is... well... not the kind of motor that makes you very popular on Wattflyer. :) I put a...
Forum: Foamies 03-11-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
Finally some flying weather in the Northeast!!!...

Finally some flying weather in the Northeast!!! Mostly sunny, 55F, 5-10mph.

Maidened my 3DHobbyShop 72" Extra. My apologies for that chunk of metal in the nose. Let's call it "know thine enemy"......
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-09-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,631
Posted By NJSwede
You don't need a cellphone, regular phone, car,...

You don't need a cellphone, regular phone, car, stove or fridge either. You'll survive perfectly well without them. But they're all handy tools that make life easier (or at least are supposed to)....
Forum: Flight Simulators 03-09-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 578
Posted By NJSwede
There's a good deal on RealFlight right now: ...

There's a good deal on RealFlight right now:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCREN&P=ML

I just picked one up and I'm switching from Phoenix to RF because I'm into 3D and RF is...
Forum: Flight Simulators 03-08-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 578
Posted By NJSwede
Do yourself a favor and get a good simulator! The...

Do yourself a favor and get a good simulator! The first crash you avoid by practizing in the simulator will make it pay for itself!

ClearView is a decent simulator for beginners, but a lot of the...
Forum: General RC E-Heli Talk 03-05-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By NJSwede
I have a DX7 and I would love to help out, but...

I have a DX7 and I would love to help out, but I'm not sure I understand what the problem is. Does the transmitter bind at all?
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-05-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By NJSwede
I'm almost certain it's a Suppo, but I can't read...

I'm almost certain it's a Suppo, but I can't read the numbers on the can from that picture. It's probably a Suppo 2208 or something around that size.

AltirudeHobbies (among others) carries Suppo....
Forum: Power Systems 02-19-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 499
Posted By NJSwede
I've been using Xoar props for some of my models...

I've been using Xoar props for some of my models and I love them. Nicely balanced and pretty much "everyone" carries them, so it's easy to find replacements when the inevitable prop strike happens....
Forum: SEFF 2013 02-16-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 865
Posted By NJSwede
SEFF is too far for me, but I'm already getting...

SEFF is too far for me, but I'm already getting geared up for the Fly-Low-In at my local club... I wish I could go to SEFF, though...
Forum: Heads UP RC discussion 02-09-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,012
Posted By NJSwede
And while we're at it, the FirePower 46 Sport...

And while we're at it, the FirePower 46 Sport *ROCKS*! An amazing motor for a 50"-class 3D plane.
Forum: Beginners 02-07-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 408
Posted By NJSwede
<nitpick>Actually, kilovolt is spelled kV and...

<nitpick>Actually, kilovolt is spelled kV and "our" Kv is spelled Kv.</nitpick>
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-06-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,631
Posted By NJSwede
Simulator and buddy box are not mutually...

Simulator and buddy box are not mutually exclusive. Yes, some time on a buddy box is without doubt the best way to earn your wings and get your first plane in the air. However, after having earned my...
Forum: Foamies 01-13-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
Warm weather? I don't have any warm weather here....

Warm weather? I don't have any warm weather here. We had 45F over at GCA today. I'm just crazy enough to fly in those temps. Plus I had a new plane I needed to fly!
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-13-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 26,529
Posted By NJSwede
Requesting membership in this exclusive club. ...

Requesting membership in this exclusive club.

Setup:
Motor: Leopard 5055 720kv
ESC: Land Power 85A OPTO
BEC: ZTW SBEC
Battery: GensAce 4s 4000mAh 25C
Plane: 3DHobbyShop 58" Edge 540
...
Forum: Foamies 01-12-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 257,800
Posted By NJSwede
A bit foggy, but OK if you stayed low. Maidened...

A bit foggy, but OK if you stayed low. Maidened my "new" (used) 3DHobbyShop 58" Edge. Definitely the best plane I've ever flown.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-07-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 929
Views: 48,097
Posted By NJSwede
I finally got a chance to maiden it. What a...

I finally got a chance to maiden it. What a lovely, lovely plane! Here's my review of it:

http://www.3drcforums.com/content.php?181-Pilot-RC-Yak-54-19-%2853-%29
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