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  1. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    There ya go. I like the geometry with the linkage. Planning on accessing it though it's own cowling hole, or?
  2. AKNick

    Registration of UAS

    So true. Like I said, It not going to go away... I know that my name is searchable as a licensed aircraft mechanic on the FAA database... Hasn't affected me yet! So I'm not too worried about it, but I don't agree with the whole ruling for the record.
  3. AKNick

    Registration of UAS

    My A&P is only seven digits!!
  4. AKNick

    Registration of UAS

    Yup. I dont this the Feds will go back on their new regulation... Never seen that happen! Adjust it yes, but I'm pretty sure it's not going away.
  5. AKNick

    Registration of UAS

    So my local in at the Feds office said that he'd hold off on registering as well until the website gets a little more fine tuned, and if any modifications are made to the ruling prior to January 20th. I'll try and get more info out of him as it allows. Anyways that's my 2 cent update
  6. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    I've been tinkering with ideas lately as well. The choke control couldn't have been more poorly situated. I tried a little standoff like what you did, but it hit the engine mount. DA is using a Walbro carb, but they etched the numbers out so you cannot decipher the model... so it's not their...
  7. AKNick

    Registration of UAS

    Website works for me, the site says online registration should come online sometime today. Of course it isn't and I hope it doesn't.
  8. AKNick

    Crashes and Carnage from the 2015 Tri-Cities Huckfest

    ouch
  9. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Thanks Mike, I also really like DA's method for mounting the ignition bracket, makes so much sense. I wonder why they only went with three tabs instead of four?
  10. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Mounted the DA Ignition Box. Ended up using 4-40 allen head bolts with blind nuts installed with epoxy.
  11. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Casualplay I don't have a huge problem with overheating here in Alaska... :D I like what you did there by opening it up by the exhaust tubes. I'm thinking about doing something like that as well. Did you block the tunnel or are you dumping the outlet air though it as well?
  12. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Still working on the Cowling. Had to decide where to put the DA Ignition Box so I could orientate the lead and plug cap accordingly. I came up with this, just like how it lays out, with the connections pointing up, and the ignition box LED will be visible through the cowling inlet. Then I got...
  13. AKNick

    Registration of UAS

  14. AKNick

    Registration of UAS

    It is interesting that the Reform Act of 2012 is still in effect when this recent, Section 48 just "superseded" part of the 2012 reform act unofficially? I think DOT and the FAA needed a bit more collaboration prior to freaking out the general public (that are hobbyists of course) by posting...
  15. AKNick

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    +1 :clap: I agree with that statement. I don't want to pull politics into this forum, but continuing to have fun flying model aircraft, pay my 3yr/$5 dues, I don't plan on being reckless with the hobby so I shouldn't have to worry about in much. I have some friends with the FAA who fly model...
  16. AKNick

    BRICO 43A Pin Flag Switch

    I'm not sure what to think yet. It's nice to eliminate a mechanical connection such as a throw switch, but at the same rate... the HD switches now days doesn't seem to be a weak link at all. The Booma switch is pretty nice having the redundant battery with iso protection... but when I look at...
  17. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Well that's what it looks like protruding from the cowling. doesn't stick out much at all. That's all I have got for tonight. Hopefully be back at it soon!
  18. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    will do, I'll try and take some pics of the slick... so much harder with a single cylinder gasser. Other than scale looks, I haven't seen a whole lot of airframes that support the inverted single cyl when it comes to cooling properly.
  19. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    I am super surprised how well the DA35 nestles into this cowling. It honestly barely sticks out! Going to really have to create a better air channel for this bird, or just trust the 3:1 ratio is sucking the air through it ha!
  20. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Yeah, I''ll open it up a bit more and add 1/8" foam sheeting to keep the air around the fins. I dont like getting too carried away with that until everything is routed and hooked up so I don't shoot myself in the foot! I did this foam method on my slick and it's working out great... time...
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