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  1. AKNick

    Giant Scale Twin engine planes

    But you said you wouldn't get sucked in again!!! LOL 35CC!!!! its designed for 20cc engines WOW, seems like a little wing to add that much weight and wing loading.
  2. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    So carb plate? mine is the old stamped style, the hole appears to be on the left side facing forward. Any recommendations to orientation? I was thinking aft.. but dunno. I'm guessing in a left wing down knife edge it's getting some direct airflow as of now.
  3. AKNick

    3D MOJO 65 w/20cc Build

    Thanks for sharing the build!!! Glad to hear it flies nice! It's funny you talk about forcing the plane into maneuvers, I was just there with my laser, moved the CG back a bit and it solved that issue, much more tail authority for 3D. Just a thought. I feel you at least need a picture of this...
  4. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Moving the battery aft did the trick. Plane does rolling circles in high alpha with much more ease. Plane feels more of a 3D bird now! On a left wing down knife edge the engine Boggs down a bit... probably some weird airflow in the cowl. Hmm one more thing to investigate. Sent from my iPhone...
  5. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Made another new battery shelf out of some G10 board. This moves the battery aft 4" Next nice day.... let the thumb twiddling begin for that day... lots of rain forecasted and confirmed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. AKNick

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

    Put together a new crack yak! Need to let the glue setup, and make the battery slot, but other than that I think I'll fly it tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. AKNick

    FAQ Setting up and programming multiple servos per surface; programming Hitec servos

    This was a pretty good read and super helpful. Might be five years old but good info!
  8. AKNick

    Let’s Talk Fuel Lines!

    I've seen that video before too. But every application is different, like for example a heavy clunk with soft tubing is more prone to kink/fold over, which is a reason in itself for adding a straw or copper tubing. This could happen in a negative G style maneuver (tail slide?) possibly as well...
  9. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Looked over the laser and found a loose muffler. Cleaned it up and put it back on with new copper RTV and nordlocks. Replaced the poly fuel tube with tygon, the fuel dot was almost impossible to remove from the barb. Guessing it's these colder Alaska temps. Also put a carbon spinner on. Note...
  10. AKNick

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

    Is that a plastic guide tube for tuning the carb? do tell more please! I've seen this before, maybe it was you...
  11. AKNick

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

    pretty good pen holder afterwords too!!
  12. AKNick

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    This multi-pin plug... is that like a D-Sub connector or something? Cant see the whole plug, I like how you gooped up the wires to help the wire strain off the connector, a good measure for sure. This is an excellent build, love seeing your techniques and designs! I'm just eating up the wealth...
  13. AKNick

    AJ 93" Laser Reflex build/assembly!!!

    ha ha NOPE! My Slick has a dual miracle switch I need to replace for good measure, not sure which route to go quite yet. Gotcha - those are fuel PORTS! brand?? I like this concept! I have a TME that's been sitting around for a while, would like to invest in a PowerBox and ditch the check valve...
  14. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Put in another 10 min flight last night. I'm confirming that the CG needs to be back a bit. Think I am going to work on extending my battery tray aft. Guessing this is why It doesn't feel like I have a lot of tail authority in high alpha. Still pretty baffled how well this plane tracks in the...
  15. AKNick

    AJ 93" Laser Reflex build/assembly!!!

    That wolverine switch is pretty sweet, almost pulled the trigger on one twice. Is the charge port set up for balance charging the A123? I thought they were just a two prong style. is it just me or is the fuel line a little short to your fill port? Looks pretty nice by the way, love the CF. I...
  16. AKNick

    AJ 93" Laser Reflex build/assembly!!!

    I like your use of grommets for the wiring - it tidies it up nicely.
  17. AKNick

    Cool The I'm going out flying thread 2017

    There's the maxslimturd walk of defeat Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. AKNick

    AJ 93" Laser Reflex build/assembly!!!

    Looks good man!
  19. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Well I have a positive flight report. I flew the laser for four 10-13min flights with no issues!!! :fist_pump: New receiver (don't think that was it - it's flying in another plane) and antenna orientation, new battery connection (from Deans to XT60 doubt that was it either), Thought the plug...
  20. AKNick

    Cool The I'm going out flying thread 2017

    Got about 2hrs worth of flying in today! Now that the tourists/cruise ships are gone we get our flying field back. Pretty happy to get some much needed flying in. The lower pic is of a buddies Maxford USA trainer, that use to have a fuji gas engine on it. The plane weighed so much he dubbed it...
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