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Category Archives: My Planes
ParkZone UM Mosquito
This is my Parkzone UM Mosquito. I’ve actually had this plane for quite some time, but it’s been a real hanger queen; I could just never get it to fly right. The problem turned out to be tail heaviness. Rather … Continue reading
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JAS-39 Gripon EDF (RETIRED)
This is my JAS-39 Gripon. It’s my first EDF (Electric Ducted Fan). I’ve had a series of problems with this bird, mainly having to do with its CG. Out of the box, the plane is way nose heavy. There is … Continue reading
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UMX Gee Bee R2
This is my E-flite UMX Gee Bee R2. It’s a fun little plane which I’m still trying to get a handle on. Landings are especially difficult. I’ve also run into the Gee Bee’s not uncommon Overpower Cut-off problem (OPC). With … Continue reading
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Bf 109 Funfighter – overheating problems
I LOVE my new BF 109 Funfighter, especially on a 4-cell battery. But … the motor and ESC are getting way too hot to suit me. I swapped out the stock 20A ESC for an E-flite 30A ESC, but it … Continue reading
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HobbyKing Messerschmitt Bf 109 Funfighter
This is my HobbyKing Messerschmitt Bf 109 Funfighter. It’s got a tiny little 658mm (26″) wingspan but it goes like lightning on a 4-cell 850mAh LiPo. It is bone stock, at the moment, but I think I need to swap … Continue reading
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No more hot glue! (Re-building the Pico Moth’s landing gear yet again.)
I’ve officially had it with hot glue. When the weather gets hot, hot glue loosens up and my planes start shedding parts. The other day (103° F) I took my Pico Moth to a nearby park to fly. When I … Continue reading
Flying Wires for my GWS Tiger Moth 400
I was so happy with the way the flying wires turned out on my Pico Tiger Moth, that I installed a similar mod on my 400. I replaced the stock screws on the interplane struts with 5/16″ brass screw eyes for the … Continue reading
Pico Moth Landing Gear
I was very disappointed in my first attempt at landing fear for my new Pico Tiger Moth, using J-B Weld and wire wrapping. As you can see, it was a bit of a sloppy mess. I was sure I could … Continue reading
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Il Diavolo Rosso – GWS Pico Tiger Moth
This is my GWS Pico Tiger moth, Il Diavolo Rosso or, “The Red Devil.” It is my third Tiger Moth. It sports a number of mods including full strip ailerons, top and bottom; brushless motor; flying wires and tail braces; … Continue reading
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