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  1. AKNick

    Scale Top Flite P-40 Build Thread

    nice detail work Charles!
  2. AKNick

    Need some advice on a new 30cc 3D plane.

    This is what I would do if I could walk into a store and see one for myself... love the scheme. I have the electric 60" Extra 300EXP and am still tweaking it (CG and motor angle has way too much down thrust) but I bought it based on it's track record and I don't think it'll disappoint. I...
  3. AKNick

    NEW servo mount

    I dont like it... :thumbsdown: too heavy and can introduce RMI, and doesn't supply any cushion like the high quality plastic one does. :attaboy:
  4. AKNick

    NEW servo mount

    Do you have the flush cut type servo mount? You know the ones with less drag and aren't as sharp as razor blades?
  5. AKNick

    71" AJ Slick Building, Flying, and Questions

    Anybody use replacement control horns other than the OEM, they are out of stock (anybody know who else might have them?), cannot seem to find a replica with the square base. I'll probably get a couple from redwingRC/aerobeez or maybe try that 6star place (they dont list prices, but have the...
  6. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Old Pics, have been revised (look at the last pic). But I am not using a switch, just a deans connector. Doesn't get much more robust (HD) than that! So I'm not worrying about that. Thanks for the tip though
  7. AKNick

    New Aerobeez 48" Mini Banshee!!

    lookin good @Xpress !!
  8. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Thanks, I'm not really sure what to think of all of this. I'm also using the TechAero IBEC, I'm not using a switch just a deans connector, one single 2500mAh A123 with two HD rx input servo wires Y'd off to a single deans for the battery connection. I am going to assume this is an intermittent...
  9. AKNick

    New Twisted Hobbies Crack Fokker

    Motor Timing/Switching rate will do that I believe. Try increasing/decreasing it? http://www.castlecreations.com/support/documents/talon-user-guide.pdf
  10. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Interesting, I'll have to look this up. Thanks @caf2461 been a Futaba guy for 15 years or so. never had a problem. Funny, I was thinking it could have been a vibration issue. I pretty much had the receiver stuck to the fuse with sticky velcro and wraped in velcro, so overheating may not be the...
  11. AKNick

    Need some advice on a new 30cc 3D plane.

    Nice! You all are making me want to get a non-slicked 540 again, had my reservations but seems like I just had a bad experience before with lesser quality models. Do you guys know if the demonstrator is just a scheme or is it modified from the other 540 versions that 3DHS makes? Edit: it's...
  12. AKNick

    Need some advice on a new 30cc 3D plane.

    OK there you have it from the pros! It's possible that the airfoils I have flown have a thin symmetrical airfoil with a heavier wing loading which would make any aircraft snappy and even worse stall (snappy) tendencies at high alpha. So trust @Xpress who have flown probably a lot more Edge540s...
  13. AKNick

    Need some advice on a new 30cc 3D plane.

    nice. I haven't flown the EF74 edge, but with most Edge540's I've noticed them to be snappy, whereas a slick tends to have a little better characteristics for the novice (more forgiving) and expert flyer. just my $.02 Maybe someone can shoot that thought down or confirm it? The Extreme Flight...
  14. AKNick

    First Look, ARS 300 From AJ-Aircraft.com!

    Awesome!! Thanks for the update @Matt_Komar !
  15. AKNick

    New Here? Introduce yourself!

    so your going to put a 20cc on that new stick ya? ;) cheaper than nitro
  16. AKNick

    Fly a Negative Snap from an Inverted Climb

    fun fun fun! I love seeing these how to maneuvers from Model Airplane News, I wish they'd make a book on this so I could take it to the field. I know IMAC guys can use the aresti book... do they make something like this? I've been teaching the local club members simple sport aerobatic maneuvers...
  17. AKNick

    New Here? Introduce yourself!

    Welcome! As a member at a flying site I visited in CA told me when I wanted to get into gassers but was afraid that I wouldn't be able to fly at my field because of it's STOL characteristics.... he simply said "You Will" I must say the bigger birds fly better... it's TRUE. have fun on the site...
  18. AKNick

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

    I'm in!! That BIG Extra looks like FUN!
  19. AKNick

    Servo Suggestions

    I wouldn't be happy with myself if a plane crashed because of poor equipment... rather it be pilot error CFIT then an uncontrolled path into the pit!
  20. AKNick

    Servo Suggestions

    Good to know! I've thought about it a time or two. I'm sticking with my Savox & 7xxx Hitecs!
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