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  1. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Oh I hear you. Many of us are just using common sense when it comes to flying and the rules lately even in the USA. It's concerning they have started to make violation fees though. With it being such a hot topic for a while I would recommend in the mean time to get into some sub 250g stuff and...
  2. AKNick

    Transport Canada cancels MAAC exemption for model flying

    We have been talking about this here as well: https://www.giantscalenews.com/threads/call-to-action-faa-threatening-new-regulations.11053/ But TC, with the assist from NAV Canada whom was notified by MAAC that they had fields operating in restricted airspace. MAAC self disclosed this...
  3. AKNick

    Alert! CALL TO ACTION: FAA threatening new regulations!!!

    I would imagine there is going to be a movement in Canada to step away from MAAC to another organization or become permitted privately. I've been reading a lot of posts on social media about this issue. My take home is the last 15years of leadership has reconstructed itself to a dictatorship...
  4. AKNick

    Alert! CALL TO ACTION: FAA threatening new regulations!!!

    Hate to say this is where the AMA is going as well. They do care about the hobby by working with the FAA to create a cute little name for themselves as a CBO in the regulations to be able to stay afloat. Obviously without this they wouldn't have been able to help create the opportunity as a...
  5. AKNick

    Alert! CALL TO ACTION: FAA threatening new regulations!!!

    From social media, a post not from me but very informative. “Please be vigilant when it comes to keeping the hobby going, today this dropped on all MAAC members north of the boarder. It sucks to say the least, my field in Kelowna may never be used again and there is currently nothing we can...
  6. AKNick

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I like the nylon bolts too. Curious to see how the pull-pull system geometry does. Hopefully the wires remain taught. Otherwise, you may consider a little cable retainer so it doesn't de-rail. Your setup is going to look great! Fingers crossed mr. ackermann doesn't have to provide engineering here.
  7. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    It's all JMB stuff. The TRA-70L is about $90USD @360g (TRA-70)... so not too bad considering a MTW TDH110 is $175 @ 340g Booma RC is now selling some JMB products which is cool, I saw they have the TRA-70 (not the -L like mine though) https://boomarc.com/en/canister-muffler-tra-70
  8. AKNick

    Alert! CALL TO ACTION: FAA threatening new regulations!!!

    Only if it's reported by a manned aircraft operating at the same altitude or lower. Or picked up by radar... but then you are way to close to controlled airspace. I flew a 1.5m F5K glider up to 300ft to an active thermal (birds were in it) turned the motor off, and continued to climb to just...
  9. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Small update on this pretty plane. Decided my canister was too small based on my inconsistent midrange. After inquiring about it, JMB now recommends the TRA-70L instead of the TRC-60L for the GP-76. So I took the plunge and got a couple (one for another project). Took some modifying off the...
  10. AKNick

    Alert! CALL TO ACTION: FAA threatening new regulations!!!

    Well the one thing that gets me irritated is the 400'agl cap in uncontrolled airspace that went from an advisory to law in the US. what a joke. We have an LOA when they decided to expand the controlled airspace to 5miles.... that got changed back to three thank goodness.
  11. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Well I'm sure you've heard me say it a million times by now, but the 73" AJ Laser is my favorite 35cc plane out there. You are going to have an excellent flying aircraft there!
  12. AKNick

    Alert! CALL TO ACTION: FAA threatening new regulations!!!

    I'm the guy helping run the local club here and just wanted to share my recent update. AMA sent me an e-mail with a link to send AMA our site GPS coordinates, our LOA, and purpose/need for a FRIA. Doing so AMA was going to submit our FRIA request on our behalf...
  13. AKNick

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Yes, should we create a bumper sticker? "Copious Clamper Adherent"
  14. AKNick

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Should be able to program your differential through your 18SZ easy peasy. Deflections shouldn't be a concern at all. Are you going to use a pulley for the top cable I assume?
  15. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    The extra slick flew on rails inverted. mini-crackyak is fun indoors and outside with no wind, I'm on my second crack yak 32" just a fun all arounder, I have the XL and it's great fun but not indestructible like the 32" series. Had a puddle star once too! If I were going to buy another It would...
  16. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    You speak truth. I've noticed their line of gliders keep growing lately. The thermik nice beach beater for sloping. It also has a tow option with their "tow truck" That could be a ton of fun with a buddy.
  17. AKNick

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Congrats! Cant wait for the maiden! 33F here, all our snow washed away with January rain.... February was like.... aint going to let that slide... So now there is at least a foot still hanging around. It gets muddy in the spring here too
  18. AKNick

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Nothing else so far. Ordered direct from JBM. Two headers, and two TRA-70-L and one TRC-60-L, I think the 60 was too small for my GP76. I've installed the 70 in my 89" laser (pending flight test), and am currently putting one in a 120" TBM. The TRC-60-L is their best selling cannister for the...
  19. AKNick

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    I have the AR pin flag Gen1 like yours, Gen2, and Gen3 (Just different cases and input styles). The device pulls the juice from the highest voltage battery and distributes it through the two leads. I always remove my batteries before charging, or just swap them out with fresh ones. Neat!, I...
  20. AKNick

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    That Christian eagle is BEAUTIFUL! Can you tell me more about your cannister mount system?
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