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  1. Bartman

    Getting started in Giant Scale RC---Tools and Supplies

    I agree, dremels are pretty handy to have Pbilt and I was planning to hit on what can be done with wiring via a soldering iron and crimping tool once some of the other stuff has been covered. Thanks! Bart
  2. Bartman

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    so damn nice I can't stand it!
  3. Bartman

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    it isn't just the aileron, it's the profile of the wing trailing edge also that contributes to the effect. the aileron LE has to be able to pinch up or down against the overhang of the trailing edge contour to restrict airflow through the gap at higher displacements. I designed my own SS...
  4. Bartman

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    you're right, i misread the wikipedia entry but it would be weird for it to have the SS ailerons as it came from the factory as Curtis hadn't introduced them yet and Aerotek wasn't in a position at the time to design them themselves. What was the N number? I'd be curious to research it and see...
  5. Bartman

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    if you had symmetrical wings, four ailerons, and the aileron profile looked like that then you either had an S1-11B or an S1-SS. It's possible it was an S1-T that had S1-SS wings in place of the original S1-T wings.
  6. Bartman

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    the S1-T was a -C made by Aerotek so it had flat bottom ailerons to go with the flat airfoils that the -C's have. Wikipedia has a great entry on the line of Pitts biplanes. I've got a thing for Pitts biplanes, I'd like to have an S1 of some variety one of these days but they ain't...
  7. Bartman

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    the squared off trailing edges helps the airflow to make a clean break with airflow on the top separating off the TE as close as possible to how the bottom airflow is breaking, again to help the aileron feel stable and well centered as the pilot is centering the stick. it can reduce vibrations...
  8. Bartman

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    what you guys are talking about is what Curtis Pitts did with the S1-11B Super Stinker which is why you'll hear guys referring to the thick ailerons as SS ailerons. The Pitts S1-SS used the SS literally as it is an S1-S with SS ailerons. Curtis found his inspiration by looking at what...
  9. Bartman

    Getting started in Giant Scale RC---Tools and Supplies

    ok, so to the list of tools we add a dirty dog, dirty water, a drill press, and a bench top scroll saw. :smile-new: that stuff's all nice to have so i can't argue with what you're saying but for a new builder or someone getting into assembly of their first ARF, it might not be possible...
  10. Bartman

    Getting started in Giant Scale RC---Tools and Supplies

    Someone actually watched it to the end?? That chicken was your reward! lol
  11. Bartman

    Extreme Flight 104 Extra 300

    that is some pretty spectacular flying in those videos!
  12. Bartman

    Getting started in Giant Scale RC---Tools and Supplies

    roflmao!
  13. Bartman

    Getting started in Giant Scale RC---Tools and Supplies

    Here's the first of what will be a series geared toward covering the topics people need to get started in RC flying with an emphasis on Giant Scale. It's posted on the front page of the site under The Schoolhouse. I want to hear from you guys! What's the one tool in the...
  14. Bartman

    Hangar 9 super cub

    has anyone had issues with the landing gear bungees not staying together during takeoff or landing?
  15. Bartman

    Unfair prize draw not on here lol

    does anyone know the winner?
  16. Bartman

    How did you get or come up with your user name?

    we removed the restrictions on user titles, put whatever you want up there provided it's pg-13! lol
  17. Bartman

    3D MX2 or G202

    i'll take either, do you need my mailing address?
  18. Bartman

    How long before they notice ?

    Roll on GSN! That would make a good sticker!
  19. Bartman

    How long before they notice ?

    that's a good point, did they reply? maybe we have a discrimination claim if they're selectively blocking links to our content? :)
  20. Bartman

    Bart

    someone wanted to be the superstar of the site even though he didn't really have that kind of appeal to anyone that ever met him. sleepy got in the way of that. the rest is what it is.
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