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  1. Jwmav528

    The "Enticement" of a Polar Vortex

    So it's cold here. ....really cold. That being said, all flying occurring here is indoors. I won an f3p plane at my club's fly in this past fall and I decided to build it. Here goes. Here is a link to the plane. http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFL1175 It is discontinued...
  2. Jwmav528

    20cc Sbach

    I'm eyeballing the 20cc sbach as a project for down the road for me after I finish my Slick. I already have a DLE 20 and was thinking of finding it a home. What can anyone tell me about this airplane?
  3. Jwmav528

    Building of the 30cc Slick 540 from Redwing RC!!!

    I must say that green really is the new black. Well it is for me at least. I preordered this back in August when I first saw it because I was on the market for a 30cc plane and have been poking around the Redwing's website for a few months doing plenty of drooling. Out of the box, I really...
  4. Jwmav528

    Question? Field power supply

    When an RC club advertises that it has power on site, is it connected to the grid or does it have some sort of solar solution? I'm asking because my club is looking for ways to grow and generate cash flow and we're currently looking for investments that we can make to draw in members and other...
  5. Jwmav528

    Flite Test FT-3D Speedbuild Kit

    This is a versatile little foamy that the boys over at Flite Test developed with input from Arron Bates. You can order the kit for about $35 or you can download plans and cut it out of Dollar Tree foamboard (RL Adam's Readi-Board) yourself. All of my 3D planes are out of commision at the...
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    Big 3D event at the ARCS?

    So at my club's last meeting, the discussion turned to what would it take to bring a larger 3D event and/or competition to our field. I'm not sure how far I will get with this but I wanted to put feelers out there regarding this should this discussion continue in our next meeting in July...
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    Limitless Aero 20cc Sbach

    I was working on my Phoenix Extra 330 with a 20cc DLE tonight and I've pretty much determined that the airframe is shot. They are good sport aerobatic fliers but once you start hucking them they start to fall apart (my wingtube is frowning). I was pretty much sold on the Velox until I...
  8. Jwmav528

    FrSky Taranis 16

    For those of you looking for a high quality transmitter on a budget look no further!!! P.S. Check out the prices of FrSky telemetry sensors too. http://www.alofthobbies.com/frsky-taranis.html
  9. Jwmav528

    Nighthawks Father's Day Fly In North Jackson, OH

    It is this upcoming weekend 6/15-16. It's the little one's birthday party Saturday but I was thinking of checking it out Sunday if the turn out is good. Is anyone going?
  10. Jwmav528

    Keeping My Hobby Interest Alive

    I've been down on flying lately and I'm not sure why. I think it is mostly to do with my hangar not currently being in the sweet spot that I would like. I am thinking of having a fire-sale and using the proceeds to go into one or two really nice models. Currently I have a trashed 20cc Extra...
  11. Jwmav528

    Make a custom plane stand on the cheap from pvc pipe!

    Plane stands are great ways to prevent damage from occurring to our models during storage, transport, or maintenance. In the case of planes like the Vyper Bype, a stand is a necessity because of the battery hatch being on the bottom of the aircraft. The plywood one that comes with the kit is...
  12. Jwmav528

    Spektrum receivers

    I'm moving from Futaba to Spektrum and need receivers. I am currently seeking an ar7610 high speed 7 channel or an ar8000 high speed 8 channel (need dual elevators) for my 20cc extra, an ar6115e for my 40" EPP edge, and either an ar6115e or an ar600 for my Buck Huck. I'll worry about telemetry...
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    Futaba FASST Receivers

    I have several Futaba receivers for sale. I am switching to Spektrum because the DX8 fits my hands better and I have a better feel with it. However, Futaba makes very nice radio equipment and mine should not go to waste. I have: 1 R6106HF 6 six channels 1 R6106HFC (Long antenna version of...
  14. Jwmav528

    2nd Annual Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Fly What ya Brung Fly In September 14

    We have our sanction and our 2nd annual Fly What ya Brung Fly In is set for September 14, 2013! Last year brought us close to 40 pilots flying everything from 3D, helis, scale, sport, turbines, you name it. As the name suggests, if it can fly it is welcome. The intention of this fly in is...
  15. Jwmav528

    Cool pictures

    I'll start. Here are some pictures of Joe Smith flying his 87" Extra SHP during his King 50 routine this year at the Ohio Huckfest.
  16. Jwmav528

    Help me choose!

    I've just finished converting my Phoenix Extra to 20cc gas. Now that its done, I am thinking of a 30cc 3DHS airframe. I have their 41" Edge and I love it so its bigger brother the 74" Edge is definitely an option. But I also like the way the Extras and Slicks fly. I have some time to decide...
  17. Jwmav528

    Knife Edge tips.

    So in my progression of learning 3D I'm getting a lot better with my harrier and I'm working on inverted harrier. I'm playing with rollers too. My next task will be to work on my knife edge. What are some tips that some of you have?
  18. Jwmav528

    Expo

    Joe, I've found with my planes that when I use too much expo the difference between the center and endpoints is so drastic that it's hard to be precise enough to not over correct. Too little expo and I'm having trouble with my planes being twitchy. My question is how do you know what amount of...
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    Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Fly What Ya Brung Fly In

    On Sept. 15th the Greater Pittsburgh ARCS will be hosting a fly in. All types of flying will be welcome including gas, glow, electric, turbines, heli's, 3D (foamies and giant), and anything else that you can think of that flies. We are located in Burgettstown, PA in the Hillman State Park game...
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