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  1. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    New Video! Taken from the beginning of the month
  2. AKNick

    The I'm NOT going out flying thread.

    LOL! Sortof! It's not as bad in Southeast Alaska as it is up in the interior. I livved in Fairbanks for a year and watched the sun peak over the hill and set.
  3. AKNick

    The I'm NOT going out flying thread.

    Shut the front door! I think you all get it in short MASSIVE dumps. Ours tends to be constant light rain with some intensity here and there. People are leaving here because of the lack of days without rain this summer. Annual average climate data suggests you get 221 days of sun, Mike gets 192...
  4. AKNick

    The I'm NOT going out flying thread.

    It's been just a constant rain all summer long here, quite a few downpours but it doesn't blow through like it does other places. The mountains are cloud magnets here and lets them linger. I don't mind the rain too much, but this year is pretty epic. Lucky to have a hobby that is just as fun in...
  5. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    What Chemistry/Brand was it? Graphene?
  6. AKNick

    The I'm NOT going out flying thread.

    As of a few days ago were already at our FIFTH WETTEST Summer on record since the records began recording in the late 1930's... let that sink in a bit. And while that's sinking in - think we still have a month left of summer... and while that is blowing your mind we've received 43" of rain since...
  7. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Very cool. I need to figure out how to replace the bridge on my Acoustic Guild... Thanks for the reminder. Poor guitar needs some TLC. BTW I've always wanted a tele thanks to Brad Paisley. LOL What a neat "mans" guitar. What you've built there is beautiful!!!
  8. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Well that's no good. in 2020 I've lost a lot of LiPos... bunch of foamy LiPo's were getting hot... guessing they are building up IR. couple days ago I was charging up a 2S 450mAh and it was starting to puff and get hot.... yikes! Time to retire another. Sounds to me like your lipo has a bad...
  9. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I use 80# Berkley steel nylon coated fishing leader (you can also get 120#) and use the associated crimps they make.
  10. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Sure is a lot of information out there, yet so hard to find what you're looking for! Seems to me you're safe either direction. You can always call Stewart Systems and ask them.
  11. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Sorry, I do not have any tips there. Just a couple friends that recovered their airplanes with the Stewart system. What little I learned is from their experience, and I've only done repairs with poly fiber. I don't know the correct spacing either, it makes sense that they would use tighter...
  12. AKNick

    AJ Aircraft 73" Laser 230z Reflex

    Still my favorite plane on the market!
  13. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Interesting mix. never thought about doing it like that and it makes sense. I've always taught myself to put planes into a slip to slow down at high altitude, so I just revert to that instead of messing with crow. It gets confusing for me. HA! It's strange not having a normal flare and rollout...
  14. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I've played with Crow a bit, but haven't fine tuned it. I was working on it for a while, and less Aileron deflection helps to start. That TW looks like the OEM version Tiller with a carbon leaf, wont bend that's for sure.
  15. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Just got back from flying the timber. Haven’t had a chance to put on the slats yet. Need to tighten the springs on the tailwheel the sand requires a lot of torque. Forgot my SD card for the GoPro, so no video. Had to end my outing early when a tail high/flap landing in some soft sand made the...
  16. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    VERY NICE! Is this the new big XCub Or the one that’s been out for a while? What is the DIA of the wheel? I just flew my Timber today. I need to tighten up my springs some more. The sand requires a lot of torque
  17. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    They are about as hard to take apart as T connectors/Deans. . . so a decent amount of effort required (they are small too) therefore no need for additional security like servo connectors need. This is my main reason to use try and use them.
  18. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    here ya go. Not as long, little bit wider/taller but not by much.
  19. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Trying something new. I saw a post on social media a while back about using AMASS MR30 connectors for tail servo connections. No need to use a locking mechanism and they are polarized. They feel very secure.
  20. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    You bet. I haven't uploaded the file yet. Are you looking to get it printed or modified? Most of my files posted are not available to be modified at the moment (copyright stuff).
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