Good evening all, firstly the team would like to thank all those who supported us by buying a ticket, especially those with no connection to the soaring scene....
Hi all Second round RC Hand Launch competition will be at Hawkes Bay - Matipiro Road our usal glider site so please register your entry with me asap with...
... From: "FAI Press Centre" <press@...> FAI News Newsletter 04/08 - 30 April 2008 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale - 1905-2005 FAI - The World...
I came across some really interesting video material on YouTube which showed the results (and crashes) of a recently held SAE Aero-design competition Details...
Please keep in mind the up coming two day F3b to be flown here in Christchurch. This will be the one and only F3B flown in the south this year so don't miss ...
Team, some advice from those in the know? Have just bought a new model, which included a anti-vib engine mounting system for the recommended .91 4st. This is a...
Dale Bradly
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May 7, 2008 9:11 am
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I realize this is likely an old question but please indulge me. I'm finishing a Mk XIV spitfire with glass cloth and epoxy resin (see link below) Question is...
FROM THE DESK OF GUY CLAPSHAW ROSKILL MODELERS' CLUB On Wednesday morning/afternoon, 7th May. , 2008. Dear Dale, I have used a Hyde mount in conjunction with...
Guy Clapshaw
clapshaws@...
May 7, 2008 10:16 am
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Years ago I tried to soft mount an Enya 90 ...no luck wouldn't run properly. Hard mounted it and it was just fine. I currently run a Laser 180 in my Miles Hawk...
Brian Borland
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May 7, 2008 10:53 am
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I'm with you Brian - soft mounts can cause more trouble than they're worth with some 4-strokes. Just look at the muffler setup -- the leverage of that muffler...
Hi Dale You need to check what type of Hyde mount you have. Many of the older style Hyde mounts are designed to use a nose ring (eg in a Pattern model), and ...
Your web reference didn't work for me. I found it OK by first going to http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~gasayers/hobby/spitfire/ Regards, Mike Shores PS It...
Team, thanks for all the advice. The mount in particular is a "World Models" brand item, shown below. If it isn't clear, there are ali straps bolting the...
Dale Bradly
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May 8, 2008 7:47 am
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I don't see any reference in your message to the model you're talking about. One of our members has the World Models 1/4-scale Piper Cub with an anti-vibration...
Yes sorry about that. The address was cliped by the computer with the end on the next line. I've decided to fill the weave with a second coat of glass and...
Bruce, It's a WM 1/7 Harvard (Texan...). The engine mount is included with the plane. I've got an ASP .91. "Wobbles all over the place" is certainly a good way...
Dale Bradly
dale_bradly@...
May 8, 2008 10:24 pm
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If you do go with the anti-vibe mounts, I'd just make sure that your muffler manifold is properly tightened. If it's loose you'll pull the threads out of the...
I usually just skip over these records, however I do wonder how they set a speed record with a Free Flight model? Does it have to fly a course? Or do they just...
over the year i have experimented with soft mounting motor using bobben mounts that are used on car a/c components. But i have always gone back to hard...
It had me wondering the same Gordon. probably out in a desert somewhere ??...Hahaha , I don't think they would need a recovery vehicle or team. Cheers, Bill ...
Thanks all for the feed back on the quadra 35. The answer to my problem was in a draw in the shed, a C&H spark ign unit that i was using a few years ago. I...
The power run for F1 is only 6 sec now I think, may be less now, used to be 10 sec but were getting too high and that is 238.8 kph STRAIGHT UP,so the two...
BILL.BELL
bill.bell@...
May 11, 2008 12:07 am
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That makes more sense Bill. My back of the envelope calculation shows a height of 200 meters assuming constant acceleration or 400m if was launched at the...
Best way to find the rules is look at the FAI web site. Speed records for free flight in the old days was over a measured straight line distance. The engine...
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