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  1. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    +1000 I don't like it when people feel that rules need to be added and restrictions and mandates defined with a fine tooth comb... After we talk about serious things the club president or myself (vp) will make the effort to say "At the end of the day, all I want to do is have some fun and fly a...
  2. AKNick

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

    Yeah, that’s what I would think too. Solid epoxy doesn’t crack like that, let alone with carbon in it. The repair isn’t exactly pretty, but works. Should last a lot longer than the origional.
  3. AKNick

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

    The laser needed some more maintenance. My canopy dowels we’re getting worn pretty thin and the receptacle was very oblong. Fabricated a plywood circle with the scroll saw, epoxied it in place, and filled in the existing hole with epoxy. Drilled out the 5mm Wood dowels, and turned a Delrin rod...
  4. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    Went flying yesterday a couple small wins for me. Had a flying buddy that I’ve been encouraging to do a stick build after he has successfully completed his foamy for learning aerobatics on. First off he was hovering the plane quite well ! Second off he built another foamy just because it looked...
  5. AKNick

    Discussion Flying Fields, How Big is Enough?

    Depends on the wind, approach and roll out. Sounds like you have a nice approach. Guessing the rollout is the sod? I think 60X350 is ideal (if the wind direction is constant) and would get the most used out of it. Seen a lot of people flying at these massive gorgeous runways and not only do...
  6. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    You're going to love it man! Great flying plane. Keep falling in love again and again with mine. DA35, it's super light and flies well.
  7. AKNick

    X cub making progress

    Funny I was just thinking about a set of his floats! I skipped over the floats in this post, because I was thinking my hollow fiberglass floats would be fine.... Mark makes fun of the EXACT ones I have from Great Planes. HA HA. So now I must buy his product LOL Are you going to bag them or just...
  8. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    Today was a sad and great day. My flying buddy passed away a few weeks ago. We had his memorial service today. A tradition was started many years ago to get together after the memorial service, put his pamphlet from the service in an airplane, and all take turns flying it. Really was great to...
  9. AKNick

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Didn’t realize you were a fan. Ever poured it in a glass? Lost a lot of motivation today. My old flying buddy passed away a couple weeks ago. Just got back from helping his son (a flier) for the last 5-6 hours clean out his hobby supplies in his room. Ooofff that was tough. Came home and I am...
  10. AKNick

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Dechutes Fresh Haze tonight.
  11. AKNick

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

    So I got the 87" chippy plans. They are Bob Nelitz 1/5 scale plans. Fun to look at, but no way I'd ever scratch build something like this with that huge bubble canopy. https://aerofred.com/details.php?image_id=94391&mode=search
  12. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    Video! 74" edge, heavy... with smoke. But really... it wieghs almost 2lbs more than my laser. Couple weeks ago maybe, but its 5 mins of your life you'll never get back... so if your bored here ya go:
  13. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    Had a date with the 84” TBM and the 73” laser.... boy is she a classy act, yet a complete animal. Had a could spectators swing by, first group was amazed, asked me if I wanted their RC stuff because they don’t have the time. The second group I got to play with a bit.... he he he. Did a dolphin...
  14. AKNick

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

    Good to know. Sounds like its just a really big servo tester at this point.... which I dont have... ha ha
  15. AKNick

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

    sheeted the underside of my turbo otter. I needed some 3/32 balsa and to design a way to sheet the bottom so I could remove the gear and add floats at some point, also the wing strut attach points - I may add an aluminum strip and box in the gap in later... But the beauty of all of this was I...
  16. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    How do you like the Raven? Which wings? I've heard people say it's a little on the heavier side to other 70cc birds, but it sounds like your performance is nothing short of stellar.
  17. AKNick

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Very nice work. I've had some catching up to do.
  18. AKNick

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

    Okay, Good to know. Thanks
  19. AKNick

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

    I hear ya. My VVRC 21 hub seems a little on the loose side when warmed up. The DLE 20 has been around for a while... Seems like a solid choice, I think the rear exhaust is known to be louder and maybe a little close to the carb from what I hear. I like keeping the noise down on my float planes...
  20. AKNick

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

    With all youre probro profiles in the 20cc range... which engine is the go to for you guys?
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