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  1. Pistolera

    Plane Stand Pro - fuselage stand.

    BTW-if you put casters on, make 2 of them the locking type. Keeps it from walking away from you as you work on something.
  2. Pistolera

    Plane Stand Pro - fuselage stand.

    Now....why do I like this....? H'mmmm ;)
  3. Pistolera

    amazing lathe work - cube inside cube inside cube.

    Love watching schnit like this!!!
  4. Pistolera

    Tyler McCormack winning freestyle at the 2015 NATS

    Tyler can wring out a plane, for sure. Haven't seen anyone do a crankshaft like he does!!
  5. Pistolera

    Airplane Cradles in the Shop, What works, what doesn't?

    Here's my stand....have a total of about $12 invested. It's an adjustable clothes rack from Wally World. Added some PVC fittings on top of the verticals. Then slide a PVC pipe (or your wing tube) thru the fuse. I support the tail with an old music stand (freeby). On my 35% Krill I can flip...
  6. Pistolera

    IMAC Delro 2.5M Raven Build

    Nice....got any links to your supplier for that Fuji system?
  7. Pistolera

    What To Do About Teflon Coming Off of Flex Portion of Header

    Here's what has held up on my piped DA150 for 2 years now. Wrap with the yellow (hi-temp) plumbers tape (about 3-4 layers). Cut the ends out of an aluminum beer can (enjoy the cold one first). Make a slice down the length and wrap that around the flex portion. Secure with a bit of wire and...
  8. Pistolera

    Wanted DEAD or ALIVE....

    HAHA!!
  9. Pistolera

    Wanted DEAD or ALIVE....

    Time for a little lead poisoning ....:sleeping:
  10. Pistolera

    Lesson #1 from Bart, OPP

    Yeah, the known is memorized and practiced enough to know it well. I do memorize the unknowns, but certainly rely on my caller for help there....but still, clearing the needed airspace is primary. I'd much rather zero a maneuver than whack my (and their) plane :(. A good caller can do both...
  11. Pistolera

    Need your help fellows - fighting elevator on final

    Love that one! :confused::oblong::congrats:
  12. Pistolera

    Lesson #1 from Bart, OPP

    Yep...gotta rely on your spotter!!!! I've had friends call for me during IMAC contests where two lines were running....and every time I tell them, "Your primary job is making sure my airspace (what my plane will need for the next maneuver) is clear...NOT calling the sequence". One friend told...
  13. Pistolera

    Need your help fellows - fighting elevator on final

    Lots of good suggestions here, although quite a bit of stuff to chase around. Personally...(and this is my opinion only)....you already have the model's CG close to where you want it via flying it. From there I would test for any up/down thrust adjustments (already described) and any...
  14. Pistolera

    Need your help fellows - fighting elevator on final

    OK Terry....I won't flame you....MUCH ;). The wing DOES produce lift, although as you mentioned we need to produce some angle of attack to make that happen, whether upright or inverted. Skunkworks....if you have the CG where you like it and have resolved any thrust issues, then check vertical...
  15. Pistolera

    FTE - What's a day like at the shop?!

    Alays enjoy looking around other shops. Pick up ideas for things!
  16. Pistolera

    Lesson #1 from Bart, OPP

    We've all been there Bart.....and I probably will again at some point in the future. 2nd flight of my first giant (30%) I flew right thru the low sun, lost it and totaled the damn thing...DUH!
  17. Pistolera

    EAA 70th Anniversary Pitts poster now available

    Just ordered me one of those posters...will look great in my new shop with the 33% S1-T hanging from the ceiling :cheers:
  18. Pistolera

    Futaba 2.4GHz FASSTest Dual Battery Receiver

    H'mmmm may have to pick up one of these for in the Krill :)
  19. Pistolera

    Because it's ZooFebruary, that's why!

    I like it....July is Patriot's Month! Don't know who the model is but she gets my vote... :cheers::cheers::cheers:
  20. Pistolera

    Pull pull or Push Pull

    Totally agree Bart. Last IMAC contest we were discussing this idea. I've often wondered why no one has put the aileron servos in the fuse, using a CF tube torsion rod for the hinge, with quick connect couplings for wing removal. Could have multiple ganged servos all neatly tucked in at the...
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