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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: 68ZooM on March 14, 2007, 02:46:09 PM
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hi all
just wanted to share a few pics of my radio controlled planes the first is my pride and joy p51d it has a 90 eltiger engine which pushes it at around 92 mph full throttle (local PD clocked it on radar for me) full retractable gear wingspan of 54 inches
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s35/68zoom/511.jpg)
next is my Zero a real fun plane not as fast but very stable its wingspan is 52 inches and has a 105ci 4 stroke motor and also full retracts hope you all enjoy
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s35/68zoom/zeke.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s35/68zoom/z.jpg)
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Hey,if ya see Mikira flying ask him....He just finished a P51 and it's a monster..... I'm sure He'd enjoy talking about RC's with ya:aok
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Nice birds. That looks like a saito engine on the Zero. I will try to find some pics.
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I will have to try and dig up some pics of my planes... been flying RC since I was 7.. soo.. 24 years.. gah!
Anyway, I primarily fly giant scale aerobatics, and am finishing up a 33% Extra 300L with a DA-100 for go-juice. I'm planning (if the wife lets me lol) to get the HUGE Ultimate from Hangar9. I love Ultimates, and that thing is just gorgeous. I also enjoy rotary wing, though I am not nearly as proficient with it as I am with planks. Got a Blade CP Pro, and a Raptor 50. As for electric, JUST started getting into electric planes.. got a box sitting in my living room right now with a Great Planes Edge540 and the rimfire brushless outrunner variable pitch system.. we shall see where that goes..our club performs a very large R/C airshow each year, in which they shut down our local airport for us to fly at! Flying in this show is a HUGE amount of fun... check our site out... Greater Cincinnati Radio Ccontrol Club (http://www.gcrcc.net) The show is called the flying circus, and we have a HUGE variety of planes that are flown..... check it out!
Orion (recent name change to Phoenixx in AH)
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hanger9 p-51d
(http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/6/1001395rt0.jpg)
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shoes?:huh
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florida hillbilly :)
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I just noticed the alt monkey in the corner of the pic. :D
Nice 51 TB.
I cant find my pics I will take some new ones. I have a few. Funtana, Corsair, a trainer I converted to a low wing, some home built spads, stryker... I think thats about it. I will get a group photo soon.
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Check this stuff out.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/229248/rc_jet_concord_with_escort_jets/
Anyone have a jet?
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that was awesome!!!!
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I never made it much past a sport trainer. The last time I flew my Duraplane, Mother Nature blew it into the door of an old out-house.
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Still saving up for the Hobby Lobby/Flying styro P-51B "Shangri-La". They're sold out, but I've found a supplier who has a bunch in stock. Hoping to get one before summer comes.
http://www.rcworlddealer.com/P-51SLV
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rc pilots, im new to it, got a parkzone p51, basic of basic's but still fun, shame its got no gear though, tends to screw up my prop on landings :(
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rc pilots, im new to it, got a parkzone p51, basic of basic's but still fun, shame its got no gear though, tends to screw up my prop on landings
When you belly land a foamie, make sure your motor is completely stopped before touching down. I actually turn it off higher up, and stall the aircraft to make the prop slow or stop windmilling, and then glide it in. Also, if at all possible, try to stop the motor with the prop horizontal... and land in SOFT GRASS. this should help you with your prop issues :)
Orion/Phoenixx
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Here's one of mine: Byron Giant Scale.... G64... flaps..retracks.
http://www.flycorcs.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=17[/URL].
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How do ya put a pic on here..... this sux
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here are a couple of my birds(http://[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w178/pro1973/PICT0232.jpg)[/IMG](http://[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w178/pro1973/PICT0097.jpg)[/IMG](http://[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w178/pro1973/PICT0040.jpg)[/IMG](http://[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w178/pro1973/002_02.jpg)[/IMG](http://[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w178/pro1973/PICT0324.jpg)[/IMG]
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awww dang pics are to big sorry
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I would LOVE to get into RC Flying but there don't seem to be many places here in the UK where I can buy the kit.
Anyone got some links to where u guys buy this stuff in the USA ?
Even better anyone got any links for UK suppliers.
How much do those birds cost ?
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it depends on what you want ot do. you canget a trainer for around 300 dollars to get you started . you might try looking at http://www.towerhobbies.com i think they ship over the pond not sure tho .
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flycorcs p-51 pictorial (http://www.flycorcs.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=17)
This is a few pic's of my byron, Giant Scale P51. It's powered by a G64, 24" x 6 prop, robart re-tracts. flaps, sliding canopy..etc. She is really fun to fly, actualy paint scheme is historic, could use somone to help me get this skin into the AH skins folder. (hint..hint). Reg let me take some photo's of the 2 together... GunFighter is part of Heritage Flight, he does airshows all over the Globe in her. Just wanted to share one of my birds with ya.
PSsssss... that's me in the black shirt......
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i have a picture of me an the kids with gunfighter at a open house a Dyess AFB awsome plane . they also had a demo with gunfighter and a kate it was cool
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hey connery teres a place down south near me might help you out.
i think its website is http://www.hurricanemodels.co.uk
something like that but they do rc stuff and servise aint too bad
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Heres a few photos, 2 are of my planes, other 2 are just cool pics! hehe
Photo 1
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/Oryon75/P51low.jpg)
My P-51D on a "strafing run" during our WW2 reenactment. Lots of pyro used during this, and its a TON of fun!
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/Oryon75/B-29X-1.jpg)
The B-29 is not mine, But the X-1 is! Rocket powered air dropped, LOTS of fun!
The B-29 is also used during the WW2 reenactment to drop the "a-bomb" the explosion of which you can see in the following photo.... nice 250 to 300 foot fireball ;)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/Oryon75/ww2-17206.jpg)
Our "A-Bomb"
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/Oryon75/circus2005375.jpg)
A B-17 built and flown by one of our club members.. I jsut thought htis was a gorgeous pic so I decided to put it up!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbITzCI2AU0
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Originally posted by Treize69
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbITzCI2AU0
That is the model isn't it? The real one is bigger than 23 feet and weighs more than 300 lbs I hope.
Genius!
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Hey rogerdee thanks a LOT dude, I think I'm going to order this one today.
What do you all think
Spitfire Model (http://shop.hurricanemodels.co.uk/unitrader/shop/product/1042)
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Speaking as one who never got past an advanced trainer.
Connry I'd get something a bit easier to learn with.
Lawn darting those things gets expensive quick.
Bronk
Edit:
I'd suggest something with a high wing.
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Bronk I think like the mustang model it has 2 options on the plane, whereby one only allows limited access of the control surfaces meaning I wont be able to make stupidly fast turns etc.
if thats then case then it should be less dangerous!
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Originally posted by Connery
Hey rogerdee thanks a LOT dude, I think I'm going to order this one today.
What do you all think
Spitfire Model (http://shop.hurricanemodels.co.uk/unitrader/shop/product/1042)
Connery start with a cessna type trainer you can get the entire set-up, motor/radio/plane for around 275$ my p51d in the above photo i have around 800$ into it with the full retracts and with a more aggressive prop pitch it can do in excess of 120mph , start simple and when you get better then you start spending more $
cheers:aok
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Originally posted by Orion75
Heres a few photos, 2 are of my planes, other 2 are just cool pics! hehe
Photo 1
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/Oryon75/P51low.jpg)
My P-51D on a "strafing run" during our WW2 reenactment. Lots of pyro used during this, and its a TON of fun!
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/Oryon75/B-29X-1.jpg)
The B-29 is not mine, But the X-1 is! Rocket powered air dropped, LOTS of fun!
The B-29 is also used during the WW2 reenactment to drop the "a-bomb" the explosion of which you can see in the following photo.... nice 250 to 300 foot fireball ;)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/Oryon75/ww2-17206.jpg)
Our "A-Bomb"
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/Oryon75/circus2005375.jpg)
A B-17 built and flown by one of our club members.. I jsut thought htis was a gorgeous pic so I decided to put it up!
Orion about that b17 can you find out if that is a kit and custom built ive been looking for a b17 or b26 kit for years PM me if you have any info on it thanks
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I'm sorry but ive fell in love with that spitfire...... so close to buying I cant help myself.
1 question though, I have noticed that the pictures of that model on the site show that a vital component for landing the model is missing, and thats the wheels.
Would you guys know if the wheels are retractable or what ? If so would that be an extra option I'd have to purchase ?
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Originally posted by Connery
Bronk I think like the mustang model it has 2 options on the plane, whereby one only allows limited access of the control surfaces meaning I wont be able to make stupidly fast turns etc.
if thats then case then it should be less dangerous!
It's about built in stability. Those low wing planes almost want to go upside down.
Just trying to save you money and frustration.
Good luck.
Bronk
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Yep I understand bronk I will consider what everyone has said, problem is I am an impulsive kinda person :(
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These things were fun. Once you tweaked them a bit.
Not prestigious like he above stuff, but fun to play with and cheap.
(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2694/aeroaces9uj.jpg)
Bronk
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Originally posted by Connery
I'm sorry but ive fell in love with that spitfire...... so close to buying I cant help myself.
1 question though, I have noticed that the pictures of that model on the site show that a vital component for landing the model is missing, and thats the wheels.
Would you guys know if the wheels are retractable or what ? If so would that be an extra option I'd have to purchase ?
from looking at the pic and reading the write-up theres no wheels its a
electric so you cut power and glide it in hope that helps ya
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cc on the gliding in to land, but wont I damage the prop if I belly land ?
And with no wheels how the heck do I get it to take off lol.
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Originally posted by Connery
cc on the gliding in to land, but wont I damage the prop if I belly land ?
And with no wheels how the heck do I get it to take off lol.
No it wont hurt the plane just land it on grass, as far as take off's its called hand launching turn the motor on then throw it up at a 45 degree angle motor does the rest
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Originally posted by Connery
cc on the gliding in to land, but wont I damage the prop if I belly land ?
And with no wheels how the heck do I get it to take off lol.
Park fliers are just that. They should be flown over a grassy area to minimize prop damage.
They are hand launched.
Bronk
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Originally posted by Connery
Yep I understand bronk I will consider what everyone has said, problem is I am an impulsive kinda person :(
Go with Bronks advise. Even with limited control its going to be difficult to fly that your first time around. Stay away from any low wing.
But hey its your buck. If you can afford it go for it. It will teach you how to use glue, tape, and zip ties.
Good Luck
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Just another note, anyone can go by a flight sim to help you learn the basic and advanced manuvers. G3 Flight, Produced by Greatplanes is a pretty good simulator for R/C. Its around $300, but will save you alot of money in the long run. Exspecially when it comes to landings. I still use it to practice and perform new stunts, and the best way to learn the togue roll and hover. Just letting you know if your intersted.:aok
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Originally posted by rogerdee
hey connery teres a place down south near me might help you out.
i think its website is http://www.hurricanemodels.co.uk
something like that but they do rc stuff and servise aint too bad
Hmm would that be a certain Roger "D" once of "Runway SouthWest" who knows a thing or two about Engines? Erm going back a bit as I flew with the club at Kingsbridge/Plymouth something like 30 years ago! OMG that makes me feel ancient!
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Originally posted by Connery
problem is I am an impulsive kinda person :(
Not a good thing for learning RC! - Pranging models is extremely easy to do and can be quite expensive. Unlike flying a PC you have to learn that when the model is flying towards you and it turns to your right, it is in fact to the aircrafts left and needs "right" input to correct. Add to that the tricks light can play on small models in particular and it is all to easy to loose it! All these things have to be learnt to become second nature.
Just get something stable and easy to fly if it interests you. Ideally with a buddy box setup (Two transmitters linked with an experienced trainer on the master box).
Consider a flying scale model only once you can afford to prang it with the knowledge you at least learnt to fly first!
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Go with a top wing with lots of dihedral. These are stable to learn with. You must learn how to control before you learn how to actually fly... and many have problems once the plane is heading towards them.
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one of the best trainers is a sig kadet senior almost fly's itself.
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connery it looks sweet and sexy and not a bad price,but it will be a ***** to fly as your first plane.
I had a high wing trainer and that was bad enough but i had a big smile on my face after i looped it and barrel folled it then stalled it and crashed:huh
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your best bet would be to find a local club and get someone to help you . i know the fighters look cool and you dont like the looks of a trainer but you have to learn the basics of R/C .
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And go in with the knowledge that as long-term hobby, it gets very expensive very fast.
I think its standard equipment now for most R/Cs to come with a vaccum attachment which plugs directly into your wallet.
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Originally posted by TwinBoom
florida hillbilly :)
You big bully TB, I bet you do some vultch passes on the other "unsuspecting" R/C's as they're taking off.
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Connery they are right, warbirds are more of an advanced plane... due to low wing and faster speeds. The p51 68zoom has is classified as a duel aircraft due to extra gagets to keep it slow and stable. It flies very slow, and just above stall speed. When you get a few flights and start removing the flaps, leading edge, this plane becomes a devil. Its speed is greatly enchanced, and the p51 characteristics come alive. Its designed to be 2 in one... for one price. Its concidered a skil level 1 and 2. It is a good choice, but you will still need to find someone, in a club near you, to help you get started. Another thing to remember is Frequency's, just because you find a small area to fly dont mean that there isn't anyone else near you flying, that is why flying sites are so important. Radio's can range well past 2 miles, just something else to think about.
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A little tid bit about R/C flying.... when the aircraft is coming straight at you... here is a little advice to remember.... as the plane in heded toward.. bearing in on you.....or what ever you want to call it. "Which ever wing tilts toward the ground.... is the way.... you turn the stick on your radio"... in all reality.. it is reversed to put in the correct stick response to safley fly the plane until it passes you . With that in the back of your mind, you should be able to master the flight of R/C. Good luck, and don't be afraid to ask anyone for help.
PS..... Stick input on the radio..... should be very small movements.. until you get more flights under your belt.
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After not flying last year,i plan on re-joining my club.Did some building/repairs over the winter and have ready for this season 2 Top Flight F4u's,a Beaver w floats,a two meter sailplane w OS10 on nose and an electric park flyer whisc i like to take off from my driveway and buzz the neighbours in my court.
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Some advice from an RC "old timer" (only 31 yrs old, but been flying RC for 23 years!) and I have been an RC Instructor for over 12 years now.. Get a trainer. A TRUE TRAINER such as the Alpha from Hangar 9
Alpha Trainer (http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN2475)
The Alpha is an excellent trainer, I have trained MANY people using this airplane.
The Alpha runs approximately 289.00 on the Horizon Hobby web site.
Another option is the P-51 that was posted earlier. It is called the P51 PTS (Progressive training system) Also from Hangar 9. Many instructors and old school rcers have not taken well to this plane due to its appearance as being not really a trainer 9low wing, taildragger etc) However, having traiend several fpeople on this aircraft last summer, I can tell you it IS a valid trainer, and is jsut as stable as a more traditional trainer. Witht he added bonus that you can remove the high lift devices, speed brakes etc, and have a decent 2nd plane or, "advanced trainer" when you are ready for a bit more capability in your aircraft.
The P-51 PTS Runs a bit more than the Alpha, costing around 399.00 ready to fly, but is a great option if you dont care for the "trainer" look. (BE CAREFUL though, Hangar9 also offers several models of true P-51D's, and these aircraft are true warbirds, and NOT suitable for training purposes. make SURE youg et the PTS.)
Hangar 9 P51 PTS (http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN2825)
They also have a new one, along the lines of the P51 PTS, but with a semi-scale appearance of the F-22. While I have no experience with this model, it appears to offer the same features as the P-51, and so should be a good trainer as well.
F-22 PTS (http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN3825)
I DO NOT recommend getting a park flier to learn on... and again this is advice, based on experience, not a definite thing... but the reasons are this, park fliers often times do not lend themselves to joining a club (more on that later). Also, park fliers DO NOT prepare you for some of the more advanced RC aircraft.. IE if you learn to fly on park fliers, your skills will be with park fliers, the larger nitro and gas powered aircraft fly completely different than a park flier. If you learn on a nitro plane, you will be prepared (with further practice and such) for warbirds, aerobatic planes, 3d planes, Giant Scale, even pylon racers and jets, in addition to the park fliers.
Another near requirement is to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). Nearly every club in the US requires an AMA membership. for roughly $60 a year, you get a good magazine, as well as the real important reason, 2 million bucks in liability insurance. Sure, those park fliers arent too much to worry about, but what about that trainer flying 55mph and weighing 5 pounds? Or my Giant Extra 300, weighing 25 pounds and going 100+MPH, or what about a jet? 15-50 pounds, 200+mph... you can do a lot of bodily harm, or property damage should one of these models get away from you... 60 bucks a year is very little to have such coverage. As stated in all of the manuals that come with these planes, THESE ARE NOT TOYS, they are miniature aircraft, and as such, MUST be respected.
AMA Website (http://www.modelaircraft.org)
Joining a club... this is almost required as well... some people wont do so, and many times they miss out on one of the best parts of htis hobby, sharing your time and experience with poeple of the same interests as you! Club membership runs on average 50 per year, and some clubs may have a 25-50 dollar one time "runway fee". Clubs are non-profit organizations, and dues go to cover many things, including site maintinace, and other costs.. the club will be happy to give you a breakdown on what your dues go for. Check AMA's web site, or with your local hobby shop for club locations near you. Most clubs offer a nice smooth, short cut grass landing strip, or a paved runway. Other things a club is great for is, the wealth of KNOWLEDGE you can pull from.. 50-100 people, if you have a quesiton, there is almost ALWAYS someone there who can answer it for you, or offer advice. Most clubs also offer free flight instruction... This is invaluable since without an instructor you WILL spend a LOT more money than your club dues on new planes and/or [parts... so even if you dont want to hang out with other fliers, just the instruction is WELL worth the fees involved.
If you have any questions feel free to email me at pittspilot@cinci.rr.com I will be glad to help you!
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I just started flying RC about 2 mo ago. Its something Ive wanted to do all my life and now Im doing it and having a blast.
You do want to start with a trainer type A/C. Dihedral is your friend. I went with the tower 40 ARF, got a package from tower hobbies (plane eng and remote) for like $240 US. Was up and flying for under 300 for about 2 weeks.
(http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos3167/1/21/80/85/58/9/958858021110_0_ALB.jpg)
Then stuff like this happens. This is where the hobby becomes expensive.
Become proficient with the trainer before you go out and buy a really expensive nice plane that you are sooner or later going to crash. Sooner is more likely. You are going to crash your first plane, no doubt about it. Get in cheap to start, make sure this is something you are willing to donate time, energy and money to do.
The desire to fly is a strong one, even if conditions are less than perfect. The ability to abort any flight, take-off or landing is paramount if you want to return home with an intact model.
Good luck in your decision.
HB
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(http://images.etoys.com/g/toys/hires/713308C.jpg)
Works way better than I ever thought it could. Since it steers by differential thrust, it has issues doing certain manuevers... but it's alot of fun.
I've had a dozen catastrophic crashes. To the extent it tore in half... (climbed to 200 feet, dove vertical... and lost signal... transmitter antenna wasn't up...
Some clear packing tape, a quick hand launch, and its like it never happened.
I think next I'd like to do an EDF foamy jet. I saw some plans for an X-31 with thrust vectoring paddles (post-stall manuvers!!)... I really wanna try that out.. but I know it won't be nearly as forgiving.
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A LONG time ago (Carter was president) I was out watching my ex brother in law fly his RC planes in Mesquite. There was a Lear pilot learning to fly RC...his plane went into a spin and we all watched him stomping on non-existent rudder pedals trying to recover it as it spiraled beautifully into the ground, raising a cloud of dollars as it hit.
Quite entertaining.
If I had the money to support an RC habit I'd be back up flying jets.
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Indy have you moded the body any?
If not, cut off the fake scoop and center section of the tail.
Improves speed quite nicely.
Bronk
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Hey Folks!!!
I just joined Aces High II, (after 2 years of Warbirds frustration!!) and I found the "cool folks"!
I used to fly r/c as a kid, then recently got back into it with the Parkzone P-51. It flys great, and so does the 190, but I'm saving up to get a gas bird. I'll keep practicing with "Frankie" but I miss the smell of nitro in my Jeep at the end of a good day of flying!!
Going to check out forum to see if there's a 352nd FG.....
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Originally posted by Pro1973
i have a picture of me an the kids with gunfighter at a open house a Dyess AFB awsome plane . they also had a demo with gunfighter and a kate it was cool
Dyess AFB has some awsome air shows. I was stationed there for 2 years. I was there when they went operational with the B1... they put on an outstanding air show for that.. the Conferderate Air Force was also there..
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The Confederate AirForce name has been changed due to political problems with the name "Confederate".... Its now called "Heritage Flight" thats what ya get when politics get involved.
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these are sonny10's planes
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/reacher10/sonny7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/reacher10/sonny6.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/reacher10/sonny5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/reacher10/sonny4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/reacher10/sonny2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/reacher10/sonny3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/reacher10/sonny1.jpg)
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click on the little sufer dude....this thing is rad!
http://www.reeseproductions.com/mpegs.html
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3 of my planes.
(http://www.uploadfile.info/uploads/738593162a.jpg) (http://www.uploadfile.info)
(http://www.uploadfile.info/uploads/9c26f256b1.jpg) (http://www.uploadfile.info)
(http://www.uploadfile.info/uploads/a4c8a152ab.jpg) (http://www.uploadfile.info)
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your first plane looks like a cap 232. is it?
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Rto, that Coursair is my next plane id like to get, Yours is kickprettythang looking great pics
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You guyz wanna see jets, check this video out.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl5a4bairFE
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Yes Pro1973 is is the Hangar 9 33% cap.
Thanks 68zoom i love flying it too. Last summer I did a repainting of it Navy blue and have yet to adorn it with markings.just not sure which scheme I want to use yet. I'm very patient lol.
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i have the 27% its a midwest arf good plane.