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    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    Well I flew several times this weekend, but I'm not supposed to say what I flew. All I can tell you is that it was small, fast, and foam :oblong::D:D I think you guys will like this one, and as soon as I'm allowed to say, I'll tell you guys all about it. But until then, here is a teaser picture...
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    Question? Hitec servo compare- mini vs micro

    I personally use the HS-5565MH servo for throttle duty. It's an adequately durable servo with a coreless motor that provides dead accurate centering. I've used half a dozen of these over the years and thus far (knock on wood) have yet to have one develop any kind of slop. I don't use the...
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    Question? Hitec servo compare- mini vs micro

    Yes. Throttle is a unique application. The carb doesn't need more than 2 oz/in to open or close it, so literally any servo you have will be more than overly adequate to operate the carb. However, there are 2 important factors when choosing a throttle servo: 1. Centering. Or rather, since the...
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    Question? Hitec servo compare- mini vs micro

    I don't suggest micro or mini servos in glow/gas airplanes. The small surface mount components can't handle the vibrations and we often see them fail prematurely.
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    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    Everybody settle down... This just allows the FAA the authorization to make new rules that blanket everything for the future. There is nothing set in stone here, and for all we know it will exempt AMA or "CBO" members from the hard regulations. The FAA has discussed many times about how...
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    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    If it makes you feel any better, this is our street in Yuma AZ 2 days ago... So much for the driest county in the US.. :rolleyes: Interestingly enough, behind the retaining wall is a 10ft deep pit for overflow. It was completely fully :oblong:
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    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    Had to get out and fly something yesterday, so I took the 115" AJ Laser up. Love flying this airplane :)
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Piko was being offered at 20% off because the USA distribution for Piko is local. Might go pick another car up this week or next, and possibly some track.
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I think I just made a huge mistake yesterday fellas... :oblong::confused::eek::eek::eek: The LTS (Local Train Store) was having a 20% off sale on Piko trains, so I picked up this starter set and an additional hopper car (silver) for a steal. Unfortunately their store was listed for sale...
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Negative, just use the exact same tubing size, spread open with a pair of pliers.
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    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Don't use it, you'll never use your DC chargers again :oblong::oblong::D
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    No photos, but I got the Libelle DLG ready for flight, needed a hair over 1oz of nose weight to get it in balance. I think I'll take it out to the desert this weekend and give er a whirl (literally) :cool:
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Accidentally built another airplane last night :oblong::oblong:
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    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    Got some new Team Hitec swag last Friday and had to take it out for a test flight :mario-banana:
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Anybody install ETrack in their rigs? Looking at putting in a shelf in my van to give me extra storage space for those long road trips.
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    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    Got back from the TriCities Huckfest last night, 2600 miles round trip!!! Had an absolute blast, more than last year!!! Both the 105 and the 115 Laser got a thorough workout, and the 105 even came home with a little less covering on the tip of the rudder :D:oblong:
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    @Snoopy1 I'd suggest the D-955TW. It'll be a gratuity of torque and speed for that airplane.
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Did this the other night, but got my new pants in from AJ Aircraft for the 105 Laser :) Instead of the blue wheel pants, I opted to switch to white. The only problem is the yellow star doesn't match the Red, White, Blue scheme :oblong: A little magic marker to the rescue!!!! Looks...
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I must be sick as a dog then!!! :eek:
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    That's a little too dirty for me :eek: Most guys I know run a choke rod to the front of the engine, where they can pull on it from one of the cowl intake vents. There's a ton of photos out there on the web showing how to do this.
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