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  1. TnAeroNut

    servo balancing

    I'm assembling my first setup with 2 servos per aileron, EF110 Yak54 v2. (Not my first GS plane, I've done several.) Looks like at least 3 ways to do it: 1) a power expansion board with on board servo equalizers, 2) individual equalizers for each wing panel, 3) run all the servos into the...
  2. TnAeroNut

    93" AJ Laser header problem

    I need some help, guys. The attached pictures show the problem. This is a MTW TD 120k Canister with the DA 70 Y Header. I purchased both from DA and told them it was for the 93 AJ Laser and that requires 90mm drop; DA is familiar with the kit. These canister mounts are provided in the kit...
  3. TnAeroNut

    Pilot bust

    This topic comes up every now and then, I thought I'd ask about new options that might be out there. I'm looking for a 3rd scale aerobatics type, something other than a helmet - head. The only one I've found is a pretty plain looking guy from Tower. Am I missing something?
  4. TnAeroNut

    DA service

    This probably won't surprise anyone, but DA has Really Good customer service. The MTW header on my DA60 broke. I called DA and they said "sorry, the manufacturer doesn't warranty the header, but ship it to us and we'll fix it - no charge." I did, and two days after they received it I get a call...
  5. TnAeroNut

    New airplane hauler

    This is similar to some other recent threads, but not quite the same. It's time to buy a new car, er, airplane hauler. I don't want a pick-up or to pull a trailer. I'm thinking about a van, SUV, or crossover big enough to carry two 60 or 70cc planes with the stabs still on them. What do you...
  6. TnAeroNut

    How big is the D.OG.S. Fly-in?

    I'm thinking about going up to Dayton over the Labor Day weekend. Always heard the D.OG.S. Fly-in s a good one and I've never been in the USAF Museum. The website says over 20k people attended last year? That's more than 6k a day. If this is a real number, this Fly-in is bigger than Joe Nall...
  7. TnAeroNut

    AJ Laser color scheme

    I'm about to whip out the credit card for a 93" AJ Laser but have not chosen the color scheme. I've seen pictures of the "retro scale" top and bottom, but not so much for the other, "competition" version. Does anyone have pictures of the bottom on the competition version? Big blue checkerboard...
  8. TnAeroNut

    Savox 1231 jitter

    New Savox 1231 on pull-pull rudder, EF88 Edge w/DA60, unregulated A123's. After only 15 flights, servo has started to jitter at neutral. Put your hand on the rudder or jog the stick and it stops. I've had the same thing with JR servos but after more flights. I'm not too worried about it, it's...
  9. TnAeroNut

    De-fueling

    So, how do you de-fuel with a Jersey Modeler electric pump fuel can? I just got a new one and I kinda wish I had thought to ask this first.
  10. TnAeroNut

    FASST and FASSTest

    What's the diff? Compatible? Futaba site just says, "it's better".
  11. TnAeroNut

    Another covering question

    When you're "tightening" the covering of either a new ARF or one you've been flying for a while... How hot do you set the iron? Any specific degrees?
  12. TnAeroNut

    Mounting a Tech-Aero IBEC

    I’m about to install a TechAero IBEC for the first time, and have some questions: How far away from the other radio components, batteries, switch, etc., should I keep it? Any problems related to over-heating if I wrap it in foam? The board doesn’t really have any mounting holes or brackets, any...
  13. TnAeroNut

    A123 charge testing

    How is everyone testing their A123's? I've been using them for a couple years now and mostly go by counting number of flights based on the number of mAH's put in last charge. I'm looking for a way to reliably check charge before each flight, but the discharge curve is so flat it's hard to...
  14. TnAeroNut

    Stab mount screws

    I'm assembling an EF 88 Edge. To get this into my car, I will have to remove the stabs. I'm thinking about using nylon thumb-screws much like what EF ships for the wing hold-downs (smaller diameter, of course). Has anyone else done this? Any better alternatives out there?
  15. TnAeroNut

    DA 60 prop choice

    New EF 88 Edge w/DA60 and ProFlow. I'm thinking Vess wood 24A - opinions? I'd like to hear about the experiences of others.
  16. TnAeroNut

    Savox 1283 servo connectors

    I'm about to pull the trigger on a set of 1283's for my EF 88 Edge. Everything about the specs / reputation looks good, but at the last minute I thought about the connector types. I've been told the splines are Futaba, but are the connectors Futaba also? I know I can mix and match (done it...
  17. TnAeroNut

    Glad to be here

    It was definitely time for a change. Hope things will be more civil over here; I know I'll do my part to make that happen. Sleepy, we all enjoyed and appreciated your work over there .... here's to a new start!
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