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  1. AKNick

    3W-Modellmotoren files for bankruptcy

    Uh Oh, I think I heard a scream from Stangflyer up here in Alaska. . . Maybe he's too busy purchasing the rest of the stock..... . . .
  2. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Noted. For the ballistic on the top end... my steep climb starting below half stick position at about -40% (at what would be half stick position 0% without the curve) to create a retarded half stick position at +25% advance (the new 0% for half valve position for this linear linkage setup)...
  3. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    I set mine up at the half stick/valve position and adjusted my end points. Created the an electronic curve to supplement the lack of a mechanical curve like you just shared. Funny, originally I thought I was setting it up wrong starting at low stick/valve position which actually created a...
  4. AKNick

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

    I was thinking a lot about this one.... before I got the 18SZ. The shortfall was no touchy screen. This is a very capable tx though. Plus you can buy a module to use whatever protocol you are currently using I think. https://www.frsky-rc.com/product/x10s/ The MZ32 is quite the radio, from...
  5. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Fast rollers and blenders finally caught up with this bird. Right wing bolt support cracked! Wing moves about a 1/2” with the bolt installed. Made some thin G10 board support and epoxied it in place. Much more robust, but still flexes a bit. Went flying with the repair, and it held up quite...
  6. AKNick

    Engine selection for H9 Beaver 30cc

    Buy some quality plywood, get rid of the box, epoxy the ply in place, and bingo! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. AKNick

    Hello from Walnut Creek, CA

    you bet! I just googled the GP number and started looking. I've been the Graves RC in Florida before, they have a lot of planes. I seriously doubt ESpirit has 44 in stock, but that's what the website says... lol!
  8. AKNick

    Engine selection for H9 Beaver 30cc

    I would say it's too small. The beaver is actually a heavy bird with all the added scale features, a 26cc would fly it very scale in my opinion. Personally I would put a 35-40cc engine on it for a little more up and go, especially if I was on floats (will get on step faster) or with heavy bush...
  9. AKNick

    Engine selection for H9 Beaver 30cc

    gotcha. That was the main reason I haven't snatched one yet, I find hand starting is convenient.
  10. AKNick

    Hello from Walnut Creek, CA

    Graves RC in Florida? Says in Stock https://www.gravesrc.com/great-planes-waco-ymf-5d-biplane-arf-91-72.html ESpirit? http://www.espritmodel.com/waco-ymf5d-120-arf.aspx
  11. AKNick

    Engine selection for H9 Beaver 30cc

    I heard people have a hard time hand starting the VVRC40, is this the same with you or no?
  12. AKNick

    Xpress builds a 115 AJ Laser - PICTURE HEAVY!

    genius.... Dremel keeps putting out some cool products. Tanner that engine is a beast. Ever thought about smoking this setup or any setup? I can't say I've seen you billowing smoke... (I haven't... I should shut my mouth) Maybe California frowns upon anything resembling smoke.... :confused...
  13. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    I remember being in Florida at a club for a swap meet/fly in while I was there for a year. I was doing a rolling harrier with a parkmaster about ten feet off the deck. I hear this guy yell LOWER!!!!! so I went down to three feet... LOWWWWEEEERRRR!!!! one foot.... LOWERRRRR!!!!!! -0.05 feet LOL...
  14. AKNick

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

    I have the little baby Eflite slick that has transparent yellow and clear, it looks nice!
  15. AKNick

    Hello from Walnut Creek, CA

    Welcome Dustin! I have assembled a GP Waco 72" for a buddies LHS as a static display, No engine or servos. This was maybe three years ago, I remember it going together well and an overall nice ARF. Please share your assembly!!!
  16. AKNick

    Engine selection for H9 Beaver 30cc

    I've come across assembly threads on this bird, evolution 33 or VVRC40 with the VVRC being better on floats from FLYRC. You can find it on you tube with a 3cyl radial and an FG-40. The EME35 would be a good coice too... electric start anyone???
  17. AKNick

    DA-35

    Lots of places, I got the JTec regular wrap around pits style. https://www.desertaircraft.com/collections/exhaust/products/pitts-wraparound-mufflers?variant=1398439608340 http://www.aj-aircraft.com/JTEC-Pitts-Muffler--DA-35_p_441.html http://www.jtecrc.com/dawraparound.htm From my assembly...
  18. AKNick

    Question? Which brand LiPo battery to buy?

    @49dimes I found the answer to my question - REVOLECTRIX
  19. AKNick

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

    Gotcha, I'm looking for some hefty 6S batteries for the Turbo Bushmaster to increase the flight times over 6min... with my 4200mAh - which are hard to beat for $80 and in the US. http://www.headsuphobby.com/222v-4200mah-50C-EZ-Flite-Pro-Lipo-Battery-w-T-Plug_p_1803.html Leaning towards pulling...
  20. AKNick

    Xpress builds a 115 AJ Laser - PICTURE HEAVY!

    What a pretty bird! Thanks for sharing this! You are going to have to trade in your van for a bigger one here pretty soon buddy!
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