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  1. dth7

    IMAC learning and support using flight videos

    Ok guys, here it is. I use a HD hat cam and I was "jack of all trades"- filming, narrating and flying. I did have a new to IMAC member, John D help me out by calling for me. This is my first attempt at an instructional video so feedback is welcomed. If accepted well I'd like to do a few more...
  2. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Beautiful! I love it. You are absolutely correct. What a great idea- painting a runway. Both from a reality check and a financial justification. The phrase "build it and they will land on it" may not apply here! Keep up the positive aircraft control fight. Hey, a new acronym- "PAC" If you want...
  3. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Glad you liked my light hearted "rudder rant". Pay it forward and teach an old dog (or by all means a new pup but they are often teaching us!) a new trick! Or an old trick that was never taught in the first place or worse when "taught" was told would make them go blind!
  4. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    ***Caution- the following is an attempt to highlight a very real issue in our hobby through the use of humor and sarcasm. It is not intended to offend anyone. Enjoy. This "rudder" you speak of is an elusive devise. Normally found dormant on model fields. However they become active when...
  5. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Mike don't apologize. We were just waxing poetically about the epidemic of "rudderectomy's" ! Looks like a nice plane. Are the 7955s enough for the stab? I have those on my 78 extra. Good luck whatever you decide.
  6. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Ha "folds to fit the car" like that!! Oh it's pretty amusing. Watch some "top gun" videos on the years with a cross wind! These are the "Top" scale warbirds builders AND pilots! Really? I watched one that had 30 or so landings and I saw no more than 3 or 4 use rudder or try to land without a...
  7. dth7

    IMAC learning and support using flight videos

    Shot the raw footage today. Did it with the Basic and an EF Laser (60") to show electric can work. Came down after one round, 2 sequences at 50%. Had a new to IMaC member call using a "script" method. Worked great and I think we have something to use in one take! Maybe tonight.
  8. dth7

    IMAC learning and support using flight videos

    On a related subject of setup. I took to "really" setting up my 78 for IMAC yesterday with a couple "transitioning" members. They saw first hand how tedious it can be. I told them that the top pilots spend many many hours on setup so those lines are true and they don't have to "fly out" bad...
  9. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    "She" is right! Wait, God calling. Yes dear?
  10. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Again (ESFH) Sad but true. The rudder appears to be a "new found" control surface that has been exploited by this "crazy" 3D, Precision, Pattern, XA revolution! Rudder and throttle gimbals all over the world are being exercised while flying foamies, pattern planes , scale aerobatics and these...
  11. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    (ESFH- enter sarcastic font here) what? You mean that thing that moves the tail wheel for taxiing?!!! Lol
  12. dth7

    35CC 3D Plane

    Just sayin keep in mind if the carb comes off easy the sanding takes an hour and is likely to help it run better. Do what you like but if you start getting unreliable status or idling look to the reed block first. Best of luck with it.
  13. dth7

    DLE 35 RA Mods- Reed Valve, Bowman Ring, Single Post prop adapter

    Quick update after a season on the EF 78 Extra the DLE piped 35RA is doing great! Very reliable, stone cold starts are 2-3 flips with choke, 3-4 without and we're off! Was running a Falcon 20x7 for all around (IMAC, 3D and XA) post break in. Just changed to a Xion 20x8 CF. One flight (a bit...
  14. dth7

    Team 3DRCF Joe "Hone" Villavicencio

    You would hope and think. That's why I want to do several different disciplines and types of flying. We flew today at our new club venue at an airport where we do events in the summer. It's right off a major road and we get spectators every time with the jets and 3d, XA, EDFs, etc being flown...
  15. dth7

    Team 3DRCF Joe "Hone" Villavicencio

    Thats Great Joe! best of luck sounds like you found a fit. Our club is doing a big community event in June. It will be a big deal. A 250th town celebration field day. We'll be doing demos trying to give what should be a crowd of thousands a view of all types of RC from foamies, edfs and a sim...
  16. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    He is 80! Probably got all self absorbed in "his" crash and needed a reminder. Also he's probably not fully familiar with the consequences of LVC! Glad you worked it out. Curious, any discussion after the "incident"? Sounds like a "learning/ teaching" opportunity at the field for your elder...
  17. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    I look forward to it.
  18. dth7

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Beating Gary to the post. Just had a nice lunch and "pub cast" in San Antonio! Great to put a face with a call sign. Thanks for coming downtown Gary. Maybe we'll fly next time.
  19. dth7

    35CC 3D Plane

    Also a valid point 3dNater. I had the part and the help and the time. Also had reports and witnessed a member having idle and start troubles with a DLE 30 with reed valve being the suspect. So the motivation was there. Part of the diversity of experience in this hobby.
  20. dth7

    Team 3DRCF Joe "Hone" Villavicencio

    "Clubs (with inflexible rules and policies, editors note) like this definitely aren't helping to grow the hobby." Amen! Work on the more open minded members if this is a club that would really serve your needs and you could serve theirs too.
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