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  1. Pistolera

    Show your IMAC Setup

    Kevin, I'm running a similar setup in my 42% Raven, only with two Futaba 6014HS rx's, with a 14MZ Tx. I have not split the rudder servos (3) as they are directly linked on a pull-pull, and I was concerned about two possible issues; 1 - any latency between the two rx's if one is driving 1...
  2. Pistolera

    IMAC new to me dalton 260/300, just want to fly it!!!

    Ya get extra points if ya know what the little string of yarn is for? (full scale pilots should sit on the hands here :upset: )
  3. Pistolera

    IMAC new to me dalton 260/300, just want to fly it!!!

    I just install them on the plane....that way the pilot can set the correct lines himself....:double-o-lol: 20403=13050-DSC04995LR.jpg
  4. Pistolera

    Flight/Maintenance Log

    I got tired of logging everything back in my full-scale days. I will make a note of whatever needs fixed/tweeked/etc on any scrap piece of paper I find, which will get tossed back home. I do have a pre-leaving-the-house checklist for IMAC on my iPhone so I don't forget something.....but...
  5. Pistolera

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    Yes, I guess I was mnisunderstanding the term "SS". The T did not have SS ailerons, but did have the rounded leading edge that was a little thicker than the wing, as you described and I showed in my crude drawing. The SS ailerons, had the "recessed" hinge point (for lack of a better term, ala...
  6. Pistolera

    Motorcycles?

    Damn....you mean really I look THAT old ?!?!?!?! :upset:
  7. Pistolera

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    HAHA....I always fly with one eye closed :winking-thumbs-up-s
  8. Pistolera

    3D Viper-ST 100-120cc scratch build......it continues!

    So....maiden this weekend, right? :funny-laughing-smil
  9. Pistolera

    Wing Nut / attachments

    On my Krill I did the cut-off bolt and hitch pin for the front wing attachments. Used a washer between the pin and the FG fuse structure. I can adjust the snugness a bit by varying the thickness of washer, or screwing the bolt in/out of the wing a bit. The red cable is a piece of...
  10. Pistolera

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    I've modified my Krill Extra 330SC ailerons (already center-hinged) with those bushings (nylon I believe) and CF rod hinge pins, in place of the stock brass rods. I'm gonna start a build thread on that bird here on GSN shortly.
  11. Pistolera

    2015 Sequences

    Figure #4 is actually called a "Goldfish".....and Robotec is correct, you center (on the 45 deg line) a 2x8 (2 points of an 8-point) roll and then do an opposite direction, 1 and 3/4 (continuous) roll to inverted. Exiting the maneuver level, inverted. EVERY maneuver begins and ends in...
  12. Pistolera

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    Bart....my Pitts S1-T N49308, was a 1981 model. Number 4 off the line at the Aviat factory in Afton, WY. N49306 - 07 and -08 were used at the Hilton Masters of Aerobatic Championships, while mine was on hand as a backup plane if needed. My Dad purchased it just after that from Aviat via Bill...
  13. Pistolera

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    Well Bart....Hate to say you're wrong....but I have a little bit of time in the T. It was a full symmetrical wings and aileron (with "fat" leading edges), slightly stretched fuse and rudder, Lycoming AEIO-360 and Hartzell constant speed aerobatic prop. It was THE cream of the crop...
  14. Pistolera

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    This is a not-to-scale cross-section drawing of the way my Pitts S1-T ailerons were designed. It was a 1981 factory-built Pitts....the fourth T-model off the line. 20098=12908-Slide1.JPG]
  15. Pistolera

    Over-Thick Control Surfaces

    BTW - the Pitts S1-T had the fatter rounded aileron leading edges, and if I'm not mistaken was the first of Curtis' designs to use this feature. The S1-11 came about several years later.
  16. Pistolera

    2015 Sequences

    When you see an "x" it means a segment of a point roll....such as 2x8 is two points of an 8-point roll. If it was shown as 3/4 it is three-quarters (continuous roll) of a full roll. 3x4 would mean three points of a 4-point roll. The dashed line indicates a negative flight condition.
  17. Pistolera

    2015 Sequences

    Yes Terry. #1 and #2 are entered inverted (and end inverted) and have 3 complete rolls incorporated into a 270 deg turn, rolling the same direction as the turn. #9 is the same but entered and ended upright. Ideally each roll encompasses 90 degrees of turn, although there is no downgrade...
  18. Pistolera

    RC and Women

    Well....not quite RC, but sexy planes do attract sexy women!!! Happy married for 25 years now :woohoo-dancing-bana 20074=12906-Pat & Me Covington, TN 1989.jpg
  19. Pistolera

    2015 Sequences

    This was my first CONTEST in advanced.....and I DID :cower:
  20. Pistolera

    2015 Sequences

    I would have to agree Ty. Several of us had a similar discussion before and after flying it. For your viewing pleasure.... 20001=12884-Adv Unk 9-21-14.jpg
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