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  1. njswede

    Give-a-way contest! Win a Hanger 9 Extra 300X

    I want one! GSN rocks!
  2. njswede

    New DA 60 not start

    If the ignition test fails and all your wires are connected correctly, you may want to check something that cost me 2 hours of troubleshooting the other week... On some ignitions (this was an Rcexl), it's possible to install the little sensor chip upside down. To test this, mark the position of...
  3. njswede

    Worth repairing an ignition wire?

    It's kind of in the middle. I think I'll replace the whole module. Putting it in a brand new plane, so I don't want to take risks.
  4. njswede

    Worth repairing an ignition wire?

    I have a DLE120 with a damaged ignition wire. Is it worth trying to replace the wire or should I just replace the whole module? I'm strongly leaning towards the latter... In that case, do I go with the stock DLE one or an Rcezl? I've had good experiences with Rcexl in my smaller planes and it's...
  5. njswede

    It was fun while it lasted

    The good news is that the engine seems fine. A few bent cooling fins, but that seems to be the extent of it. Servos seem fine too.
  6. njswede

    It was fun while it lasted

    We need some pictures, don't we?
  7. njswede

    It was fun while it lasted

    I'm looking for an airframe. I have a 106" 3DHS Edge I may pull the trigger on, but if the price is right...
  8. njswede

    It was fun while it lasted

    My 104" Slick is no more. Total loss of control in high speed KE pass. Probably electronics overheating due to proximity to canisters. This one hurt, I'm not gonna lie...
  9. njswede

    SmartFly Power Expander Pro question

    I'm doing a post crash investigation on my 104" Slick (RIP) and one if the possible causes is a short in a worn servo wire. I had a complete loss of control in a high speed KE-pass. You can guess the rest. :(
  10. njswede

    SmartFly Power Expander Pro question

    Are the servo outputs individually protected on a SmartFly Power Expander? In other words, if I short plus and ground on one output, does that affect the entire positive rail or is there circuitry that isolates the shorted output?
  11. njswede

    Wanted 104" 3DHS Slick, 103" 3DHS Extra or 104" EF Extra airframe

    Need to replace an airframe that had a...bit of an accident. Looking for an airframe only deal in the $700 range. Decent condition. Doesn't have to be mint condition. LPU in the NJ/NY/CT and Eastern PA area.
  12. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Same here. People have thought I was a good pilot because I talk a big talk on the forums. Man, were they in for a disappointment.
  13. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    GCA and SSS (North Branch park). Let's do it when you're back!
  14. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    The only thing I don't like about Bart is that he lives really close to one of my fields and we haven't gotten together to fly yet. :)
  15. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Oh wow. End of an era. Sort of. But I dig GSN, so it's probably all good!
  16. njswede

    Post your full size avatar photos here

    A few of my favorite things: My 3DHS 104" Slick and my son Noah.
  17. njswede

    New Video Joe Smith Wingnuts 2015!

    Nice! I've always been impressed with Joe's depth perception.
  18. njswede

    Plane collection at SFO

    Every time I fly to or from San Francisco, I'm amazed by the big models hanging from the ceiling by the food court in terminal 3. I've never had time to look closer, though. Until today, when I got to the airport a bit early. They look like they're a mix of 6-10 ft wing span. Most of them have...
  19. njswede

    Help With Motor Timing and Poor Throttle Response (Gecko 120HV)

    I ordered one with the fastest shipping option. We'll see if I get it in time. Otherwise I just fly it as it is. I'll have to be careful with low hovers, I guess, since it won't pull out as fast as I'm used to. Kind of like flying a gasser...
  20. njswede

    Help With Motor Timing and Poor Throttle Response (Gecko 120HV)

    OK. Now the only problem is that I don't have the programming device. :( I'm assuming that's needed to upgrade the firmware. It's not that I think $20 is a big deal, but I'd like to have this plane flying by Friday...
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