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A place for discussions (good and bad) related to buying, selling, and trading in the FG For Sale / Wanted forums. Note: FlyingGiants.com assumes no responsibility for transactions that take place via the Classifieds section. NALL IN THE FALL - Big thanks to Plane Fun RC for the coverage and the fine folks at Triple for hosting this great event! Videos will be posted in this thread! Nall in the Fall 2023 Day 1 Walk Around (23 min 32 sec) Plane Fun RC EXCLUSIVE !!! Legend Hobby Cessna Bird Dog 40% scale (9 min 7 sec)Page 25-Discussion FUTABA 16IZ - NEW! Radios. Hello everyone I just got back into RC this year after being away from for the last 9 years.The Gp123 is 200 grams lighter than the Dle 130, So that is something to consider if going for a super light weight setup. I dont feel from what i have seen that the 130 will have any more power than the Gp, Especially as is got more weight on it. So if it does pull more, Its got more weight that takes away from the extra power.Re: Servos and exensions twisted or straight? Twisting the cables is a trick to reduce outside interference and prevent cross-talk between cables. When I soldered extensions onto my 7955's, I used the flat ribbon cable. My DL-55 passed its ground range check, but on 72mhz, PPM, I would get an intermittent radio hit.RC Groups - the most active Radio Control model community: electric and fuel rc airplanes,rc helis,rc boats and rc cars. Features discussion forums, …Beet juice is celebrated as a superfood. It is becoming more popular as the health benefits of beet juice are discussed in health and nutrition forums. Even some athletes take it a...I have a similar one on my Extra... it's a PITA to get the dot out of the fixture... the McFueler is perfect... the threads/swivel really secures the fill line well, and looks good doing it. really easy to fuel the plane! the fuel dot that you linked to has issues where you may need pliers to remove it from the plane.If you’re a guitarist looking to expand your repertoire or a beginner eager to learn new songs, finding reliable sources of guitar sheet music for free can be incredibly valuable. ...The Hangar 9 Ultra Stick is designed around a gas (17x8) and an EP (18x10) prop and has limited ground clearance for a prop with larger diameter. The DLE-40 prop range starts at 19x8 and goes through 20x10. Essentially, anything larger than a 18" prop requires either larger wheels, landing gear spacer (my preference) or perfect landings on ...Joined Aug 2007. 754 Posts. Saito FG-90 first run. Limited time today and only ran 16oz through motor. Xoar 24x12 and 15/1 mix. Motor hand flip starts very easy. Runs well. Needles started at H-3, L-5 and then opened further as instructed by the manual. Pre-lube oil injected into the crankcase.If you are an avid knitter, chances are you have heard of Ravelry. It is a vibrant online community for knitters and crocheters, offering a vast collection of patterns, forums, and... 02-18-2024 07:42 PM. Sold. $780.00 USD. Seller Pays Shipping. GP 123 Engine Low Flying time. Wilmerin787 - 11 days old. United States, FL, Fort Lauderdale. Set location for distance. Sold. nitro junkie. 02-21-2024 09:37 PM. Elite Telemetry Sensor High Speed GPS. rctofly - 6 days old. United States, CA, Laguna Beach. Set location for distance. For Sale. $95.00 USD. Buyer pays shipping. Feb 24, 2016 · Basic tuning: 1 - Tune the engine when it is warm, and double check the tune after a flight. 2 - On the Walbro there is a little silver screw on the carb that is an "idle set screw". it has a spring on it and it sets how low the low throttle arm will physically go down. Take that screw OUT and deposit it in the trash can. Hi, hobbyists in flyinggiants, the CNHL Black Friday Sale is officially ON! Save up to 75% OFF. Offer Highlights: 1. The lowest price of the year! Only 90 batteries are released on 11/20, and the rest batteries will all be released on Nov 23. 2. As low as $1.99 flash sale every week from Nov 22-Nov 24 3. DA70 is a little less power than the GP and is better ona 24x9 Falcon carbon. You should get 7000-7200 on a can, bit more on stock mufflers or tuned pipe. Really any engine from a DA60/DLE61/GP61single to the DA70 and GP76 twins should fly 90inch planes well. a 60 single on a pipe will make it light and floaty, big twin will make it a rocket.Dec 2, 2022 · The best and strongest 60SE on the market is RCGF.Clean midrange,smooth,7400 on a Falcon 24x8. I have two DA's60 and two EME60's and two RCGF60's that out run all of them by 150-200 rpm,with no issues at all. You would think that DLE would make a 70 twin when they already have the 35.Must be enough 70 twins on the market. Sorry to hear about your back issues but glad that you're going to be able to now have the time to recover and relax. Glad I got my order in for the 41% Pitts 12 cowlings, can't wait till they're at my doorstep. Bill. 03-14-2022, 11:31 AM. #9. jtec/radiowave. jtec/radiowave. Al. ROLLING Chicken Stick. I opened the web site for the ROLLING Chicken Stick a couple days ago on another thread but need to start a new one of its own. I have had incredible response since opening and want to thank everyone for all the kind words and of course all the orders. This is a great RC tool and I am sure everyone that uses it will be ... A place for discussions (good and bad) related to buying, selling, and trading in the FG For Sale / Wanted forums. Note: FlyingGiants.com assumes no responsibility for transactions that take place via the Classifieds section.Re: 31% Extra 260 - Building from scratch. Now pictures of the Lite Ply sheets, there's a total of 14 of them, all 1/8" x 12" x 24". They contain mostly the fuselage parts, but some parts for the wing and tail feathers are of Lite Ply as well. First two images is a general view of them and the other images are more detailed and closer pictures.Re: How to make your own electric fuel pump thread. The next step is drilling on the project box the holes for the momentary switch, the connectors that will be use for charge and the safety switch. I added one more for the pump wires and my voltwatch which is a bit good to see how much charge the 12V has. After all the holes are done, …1 day ago · Cell Counts: 1-6 cells LiPo, LiFe & Lilon / 1-15 Cells NiCD/NiMH / 2-20V Pb. Price: $229.99 at time of review. Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced. The RDX4 is Hitec's latest four-port AC/DC Charger, delivering up to 100W at 10 amps per port. Connect four batteries of various chemistries to any of the independent channels, and enjoy efficient ... https://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271703Joined Aug 2007. 754 Posts. Saito FG-90 first run. Limited time today and only ran 16oz through motor. Xoar 24x12 and 15/1 mix. Motor hand flip starts very easy. Runs well. Needles started at H-3, L-5 and then opened further as instructed by the manual. Pre-lube oil injected into the crankcase.Good afternoon, I want to ask a question to professionals, on the Internet you can find information about rewinding motors, various winding …https://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271703 Gas Engines - FlyingGiants. Giant Scale Planes Gas Engines. Page 1 of 449. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8. 11. 21. 101. Last. Threads in Forum : Gas Engines [ Mark This Forum Read] Show. Related Topics. Forum Tools. Page 1 of 449. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8. 11. 21. 101. Last. Discuss all aspects of giant scale power systems. Legacy Aviation 120" Turbo Bushmaster. Happy Friday and behold the XPWR'd MEGA Bushmaster from Extreme Flight's Legacy Aviation!! I maidened it a few weeks ago but finally got a clear December day this week to really enjoy the production sample of the 120" Turbo Bushmaster and words really can't describe how incredible the flying experience ... This 180 4-stroke = 2x stroke 30cc = 4x stroke 38cc. OS GF40 will be perfect 4x stroke gas engine match with a bit extra power. SAITO FG40 is also good one, but it is noticeably heavier compare to OS GF40. Yes, I already have a 4 stroke 1.80 and I am looking for warbirds airframes.Good afternoon, I want to ask a question to professionals, on the Internet you can find information about rewinding motors, various winding …This Gold Edition ARF from Top Flite is covered in matte finish MonoKote and features an 85" wingspan, a wing area of 1,329 in2, and a flying weight between 19.5 and 21.5 lbs. It can be setup for both gas or electric power and is designed for a 50cc to 61cc engine. The P-47 Razorback includes a removable hatch for LiPo installation if you take ...Lots of the younger folks and dedicated 3D folks seem to use one rate - that's what my son does, he has "landing mode" and "3D". I'm a little more old school like you, I got some great ideas from the old "condition setup for acro that TBM used to publish and some tech tip videos on using conditions published on youtube by the Futaba team.Sep 16, 2021 · Comp Arf Yak 121” wingspan D.A. 200 on stock mufflers 9X Futaba BLS 172 HV servos, 2X fromeco 5200 li-ion batteries on Receiver, fromeco 2300 a123 on ignition, fromeco wolverine switches, mezjlik 32X10 prop, 5 1/2” spinner, 5” aluminum wheels. Apr 7, 2016 · A place for discussions (good and bad) related to buying, selling, and trading in the FG For Sale / Wanted forums. Note: FlyingGiants.com assumes no responsibility for transactions that take place via the Classifieds section. May 9, 2022 · Article Gator RC - Exciting New Models and More!! Airframes and Kits AJ Aircraft 74" Slick 540!! I got the chance to fly this new hotness last weekend and ordered one up right away!! It comes in 2 boxes, 1 big box for the entire airplane, and 1 small box for the cowl. It comes in your choice of 3 sharp looking color schemes and retails for $539.99 from AJ Aircraft:Over weight loss of 8.6 percent of fus and tail group. 2277 gms down to 2081 gms. This includes the weight of two hitec Maga servos and 2 futaba 3010 servos in situ. I still have to fine sand the fus and tail group yet so may represent more gms lost. I estimate that 60 % of that loss is behind the CG area.Extra 260. Radio control scale model. Wingspan 94in (238cm). Scale is 31%. This plan is a free download from the Flying Giants forum thread: "31% Extra 260 - …Hey j-f, You don't need to take the radio apart to fix the battery issue. All you have to do is take the battery cassette apart & remove the small charging circuit board. There is a red & black wire soldered on the board that you need to de-solder & solder on a charging/power plug & then you will be able to use a LiFe Tx battery.Extra Ultracote™ Covering Provided for Small Repairs. Pre assembled Gas Fuel Tank. C.G. Buddy to find the Perfect C.G. Easily. Decal Set. 8 to 10 Hours Assembly Time. Price:$449.95. Trainer GT with DLE20cc Combo Package for only $679.90. Trainer GT with DLE30cc Combo Package for only $704.90.The Flex Innovations RV-8 60E G2 is a massive, yet lightweight airframe that offers an incredibly wide flight envelope. From beginners to experts, the RV-8 has something to offer everyone. Beautiful scale lines, clear canopy with pilot and a beautiful color scheme deliver a true-to-scale presence in the air and on the ground. The Flex Design ...bodywerks. The GA6000 180kv is a good motor and you should have no problem with it pulling the Mega around, slightly less power than the XPWR-60 but more than enough for sport flying and even a little 3D. The GA6000 pulls my 19# 95" Extra around like a rag doll with a 24x10 prop.The wings are held in place on the carbon fiber wing tube by four nylon bolts. The Hangar 9 35% Extra 300 comes with removable elevator and horizontal stabs which just like the ailerons come pre-hinged and pre-sealed right from the factory. Each JR 8911 HV servo is mounted directly inside the root of each elevator half.It's not as easy for the engine to spit fuel out with a VS.Because it acks like a funnel and increases the air speed being suck into carb. The reeds act as a 1-way valve. If the reeds don't seal properly, on the down stroke the crankcase pressure will force air/fuel mist past the leaking reeds, out of the carb, and out through the velocity ...Horizon and Spektrum are proud to announce the SkyID Remote Identification Module. This module will be available closer to the remote id compliance date of September 16th, 2023. SkyID will be under $100.00 and provides GPS features through Spektrum telemetry but is also compatible with non-Spektrum radio systems as a standalone device."At the moment we do not have an ETA on when these will be available."Full story http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202721The formula for measuring the engine offset is: Engine Offset = (engine length) * sin (thrust angle) Here is an example for the DA 100. The length of the engine from the back of the mounting plate to the back of the spinner is 6.5". If I want to have 2.5 degrees of thrust built in then: Offset = 6.5" * sin (2.5) = 0.2835".It's not the best video quality, but you can already see, that the Ultimate is a good performer: The new Flex Innovations 70cc Ultimate at Joe Nall 2022 (3 min 1 sec) Last edited by FloBau; 05-23-2022 at 06:05 AM. 05-24-2022, 11:11 PM. #13.On the CH Ignitions website: Select engine, click on specifications and you will find all your answers pertaining to dimensions, engine thrust etc. If thrust is listed kg/f then just multiply that number by 2.2 to get foot lbs. (15 kgf X 2.2 = 33 ft/lbs. That would be 1:1 power ratio for your Hellcat.1 day ago · Cell Counts: 1-6 cells LiPo, LiFe & Lilon / 1-15 Cells NiCD/NiMH / 2-20V Pb. Price: $229.99 at time of review. Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced. The RDX4 is Hitec's latest four-port AC/DC Charger, delivering up to 100W at 10 amps per port. Connect four batteries of various chemistries to any of the independent channels, and enjoy efficient ... Yellowbullet.com is a popular online forum that caters to the automotive enthusiast community. With a wide range of topics and discussions, it provides a unique opportunity for bus...I'd put a sizable bet on they are Atleast 1/3rd less though for this size of airframe. That's correct. The Pilot RC Extra NG 90" is listed for 300 Euros less than the EF Extra NG 91". So it wasn't brexit then, that's all I was saying. The EF Extra NG 91" costs 650 Euros less in Europe than in the UK.WWW.FLYINGGIANTS.COM. 8,335 likes · 4 talking about this. The world's largest giant scale radio control web site!The Cessna 150 from E-flite is a Carbon-Z foam airframe with tricycle landing gear and a functional oleo strut on the nose. This electric-powered Cessna is designed for 4s up to 6s power, in the 4000mAh to 7000mAh range. Keeping with tradition, optional floats are available AND even some optional snow skis for winter touch and go's in the pattern.The included retracts with the Phoenix Models Spitfire are all-metal CNC heavy-duty! Large hard foam wheels, a nice tailwheel and all of the basics for your air retract system are included. 2 metal wing tubs and long control rods for the elevators. The bottom rear of the fuselage has a nice hatch for tailwheel access.Apr 7, 2016 · A place for discussions (good and bad) related to buying, selling, and trading in the FG For Sale / Wanted forums. Note: FlyingGiants.com assumes no responsibility for transactions that take place via the Classifieds section. Beet juice is celebrated as a superfood. It is becoming more popular as the health benefits of beet juice are discussed in health and nutrition forums. Even some athletes take it a...Introducing, the Aeroworks QB (Quick Build) 30cc Laser 200! Review By J Banks | 04-29-2014, 04:11 PM. Product Review: Aeroworks Laser 200 - 30cc. Perspective By: TheTank. Manufacturer Contact: www.aero-works.net Aeroworks 4903 Nome St Denver, CO 80239 303.371.4222 [email protected]. Manufacturer Website:Austin, TX. Display Name. Display name: JesterToo. Aug 19, 2010. #1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3GHqMObjcM. The whole event looks …Horizon and Spektrum are proud to announce the SkyID Remote Identification Module. This module will be available closer to the remote id compliance date of September 16th, 2023. SkyID will be under $100.00 and provides GPS features through Spektrum telemetry but is also compatible with non-Spektrum radio systems as a standalone device.United States, AL, Florence. Joined Mar 2010. 3,821 Posts. I just received my 2 fuel tanks and a prop. Shipping was quick also....4 days from order to my door. Return to General Discussion.Introducing, the Aeroworks QB (Quick Build) 30cc Laser 200! Review By J Banks | 04-29-2014, 04:11 PM. Product Review: Aeroworks Laser 200 - 30cc. Perspective By: TheTank. Manufacturer Contact: www.aero-works.net Aeroworks 4903 Nome St Denver, CO 80239 303.371.4222 [email protected]. Manufacturer Website:Good afternoon, I want to ask a question to professionals, on the Internet you can find information about rewinding motors, various winding …For the giant scale sport, scale and sailplane pilot, the new Hangar 9® Carbon Cub FX-3 100-200cc is the largest Cub we've ever created and one of the largest in the market featuring superb scale details with the incredible flight performance Hangar 9 customers expect. Featuring a 165-inch wingspan, this massive model is the …Idle on the 76 is smoother and lower than most . On the kick back you need to run at lease 2s lipo to ignition.Check to make sure the timing is 28*-30* BTDC.Mine has never kick back but I switch to a rcexl ignition because I didn't want a 2s lipo in the plane. 03-21-2021, 09:43 AM. #428. Only the ARS300 91” and Extra 300 V2 89” are in stock now. I just pick up a partial assembled 91" Skywing ARS,with a GP76 mounted to it.And was very surprised in the the upper end quality, for sure. Skywing's,wing and stab mounting is great idea. However reading all sorts of forums and info sources before made me aware of the necessary modifications that needed to be done - landing gear issues, tailwheel issues, wing struts issues, too short a cowling, etc. It really looks like the vietnemese guys made the important points weakened instead of strenghtened. Nevertheless I don't mind ...3D HobbyShop 71" Gas AJ Slick Build. I just got my first gas plane! The 3DHS 71" gas aj slick. As far as i can tell there is no damage to the plane from shipping. Unfortunately the cowling got dropped while unpacking and the balsa cracked. I will be using Hitec HS-7985MG servos and a DLE 30, i have not decided on everything else yet...In the air, the Robinhood 80 is a true barnstormer and is at it's best when cruising on a lazy afternoon or performing some gentle aerobatics. Power can be from 20cc gas, .90-1.50 glow or an equivalent electric setup. We've designed the fuselage with a built-in hatches so you have quick access to your fuel (or batteries) and and radio system.I have both engines! 3W Twin Spark and the DA 170. The DA is on the H9 3.1M Sukhoi, the 3W is on a 50 pound Wadell Williams that I purchased used (the entire plane and engine mounted. I sent the 3W in for a new hub that was stripped out and to go over the engine. I paid 70 dollars in total. The service was top notch.Apr 7, 2016 · A place for discussions (good and bad) related to buying, selling, and trading in the FG For Sale / Wanted forums. Note: FlyingGiants.com assumes no responsibility for transactions that take place via the Classifieds section. The Hangar 9 Ultra Stick is designed around a gas (17x8) and an EP (18x10) prop and has limited ground clearance for a prop with larger diameter. The DLE-40 prop range starts at 19x8 and goes through 20x10. Essentially, anything larger than a 18" prop requires either larger wheels, landing gear spacer (my preference) or perfect landings on ...In the air, the Robinhood 80 is a true barnstormer and is at it's best when cruising on a lazy afternoon or performing some gentle aerobatics. Power can be from 20cc gas, .90-1.50 glow or an equivalent electric setup. We've designed the fuselage with a built-in hatches so you have quick access to your fuel (or batteries) and and radio system.NGH GF30 4 stroke. Mine arrived today from hobbyking :-) Looks realy good. Packed well, and like all the accesiries that are included. Manual seems good too with 5 pages of information :-) Engine has been factory tested, judging from the soot in the exhaust. It includes a muffler unlike the GF-38, which is great.Over weight loss of 8.6 percent of fus and tail group. 2277 gms down to 2081 gms. This includes the weight of two hitec Maga servos and 2 futaba 3010 servos in situ. I still have to fine sand the fus and tail group yet so may represent more gms lost. I estimate that 60 % of that loss is behind the CG area.Stunning landings have always been the strong suit of the T-28 design. The Carbon-Z T-28 continues that legacy. This T-28 easily landed without flaps, but the rollout took up a lot of runway. Partial flaps slowed down the landing speed and shortened up the rollout, but full flap landings were the most impressive.AJ Aircraft 74" Slick 540!! I got the chance to fly this new hotness last weekend and ordered one up right away!! It comes in 2 boxes, 1 big box for the entire airplane, and 1 small box for the cowl. It comes in your choice of 3 sharp looking color schemes and retails for $539.99 from AJ Aircraft:This Plane was shown at the 1983 EAA fly-in. A 1/3.6 Scale Morrisey Bravo by sig Manufacturing. This is the first Kit of this homebuilt aircraft. The kit I have is the sig prototype built by R D Schadle. The Engine is a O S Pegasus 3.2 cu. in. 4 cylinder 4 stroke. 87 inch wing span, 72 inch long. Dural landing gear, fiberglass cowl, wheel pants ...The term “pm me” is a common Internet expression, frequently found on forums, which means, “Send me a private message.” It is a way for members of the same platform to communicate ...However reading all sorts of forums and info sources before made me aware of the necessary modifications that needed to be done - landing gear issues, tailwheel issues, wing struts issues, too short a cowling, etc. It really looks like the vietnemese guys made the important points weakened instead of strenghtened. Nevertheless I don't mind ...The 3W 150's are more powerful than the DA 150 -- with the same prop about 150 - 250RPM for the 'standard' 150, about 250-350 for the SS series and about 500+ for the TOC series (even more the QS). The 3W 157 absolutely blows them all out of the water -- close to 700-900 RPM stronger than the DA depending on the prop.United States, KS, Atchison. Joined Feb 2008. 289 Posts. Tried a Falcon 24x10 on the DLE 65 today and got 6900 rpm on standard exhaust. Pulls the 20 lb Extra around the sky with ease, but the DLE 65 on 24x9 Falcon seems to perform better with faster uplines and better pull out on hover.2,692 Posts. A good canister is basically a big muffler. What you should see is a large reduction in exhaust noise with very little effect on performance. Yes you will add weight over stock mufflers but you get to keep your flying fields. The only way you can clog our canisters is fill them full of sand.This DLE 65cc is a horse of an engine according to our customer feedback. It is our best selling single cylinder engine. Install a Bowman ring and you really have something that will blow out any engine in it's class. Please give comparison between DLD 65 and GP 61 using Falcon 24-9 in 3D plane. Hi, hobbyists in flyinggiants, the CNHL Black Friday Sale is officially ON! Save up to 75% OFF. Offer Highlights: 1. The lowest price of the year! Only 90 batteries are released on 11/20, and the rest batteries will all be released on Nov 23. 2. As low as $1.99 flash sale every week from Nov 22-Nov 24 3. Help! How to post ads Site Chat. Do you want to create an ad in the classifieds? https://www.flyinggiants.com/classifieds-400/Sounds like the Skywing has 8% less wing area and maybe about 0.5 to 1lb lighter. (with the DLE130 - should be 8oz lighter with a GP123 V2) Should be a a lot more agile compared to the EF Extra. 10-28-2019, 03:46 AM.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Feb 23, 2024 · I use airfoil tools and adjust thickness accordingly. Flat bottom for trainer and slow flying types- lots of lift but not very good inverted flight or high speed flight AJ Aircraft 74" Slick 540!! I got the chance to fly this new hotness last weekend and ordered one up right away!! It comes in 2 boxes, 1 big box for the entire airplane, and 1 small box for the cowl. It comes in your choice of 3 sharp looking color schemes and retails for $539.99 from AJ Aircraft:The pushrods should be the same length, exactly the same length if possible. 6. Do your setup on high rates. If you get the high rate perfect, the low rate should follow. 7. Make sure that the servo arms are oriented the exact same way on the servo spline shaft. Being off 1 spline can make a huge difference.Forums. Giant Scale Planes; General Discussion Airframes and Kits Build Threads Crash and Burn Full Scale Huckin' Gas Engines ... RC Fueling …Waaaay more floaty and flies on rails. DA120 on RE2 tuned pipes for this prototype red one on the videos. Didn’t think I’d want one and then I flew it. Damn good sales tactic. The struts are way more robust than on the 70cc for those familiar. Mine and the red together in these pics with SupaTim on the sticks.First Annual Eli Field RC Swap Meet. Mark your calendars for the first annual Eli Field RC Swap Meet, taking place on April 13, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT at 999 Iron Horse Pl, Monticello, IL 61856, USA. Organized by Eli Field, this exciting event offers a fantastic opportunity for RC hobbyists to buy, sell, and trade their gear.This is the flight video to accompany the written review on FlyingGiants.com.Link to written review: …For people using hysol 9462, I would recommend trying Hysol 9460. It has very similar properties, dries faster and is rated for higher shear strength. The best part is that a 200ML bottle sells for about $35.00 vs the $17.00 50ML cartridge that the Hysol 9462 does. It is dark grey in color vs the off white but can be painted and sanded just as ... | Czepwprr (article) | Mycwvxb.