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sky llama
United States
Приєднався 10 чер 2019
✈️ I'm fascinated with all flight
❤️ Love to share my experiences.
🤔 Don't claim to know a lot.
😄 Want to learn more.
❤️ Love to share my experiences.
🤔 Don't claim to know a lot.
😄 Want to learn more.
Topmodel CZ Electra Pro Glider Unboxing
If you want to go beyond entry-level powered RC gliders but don't want to break the bank, Topmodel CZ might be your best bet for cost and quality. Let's unbox this glider and see how the kit looks.
// GravesRC for a solid selection of Topmodel CZ gliders.
www.gravesrc.com/
// Music
Bonus Points, Cup of Joe
soundcloud.com/bonuspoints
Blue Wednesday, Deep In Love
soundcloud.com/vsmith1-886799544/sets/sundae-sauce
// Bookmarks
0:00 Quick Thanks
1:39 Outer Wings
4:23 Instruction manual
4:54 Winglets
5:34 Fuselage
7:41 Packaged Assembly Parts
8:45 Main Wing
11:10 What I'm putting into the model
14:03 Conclusion
// GravesRC for a solid selection of Topmodel CZ gliders.
www.gravesrc.com/
// Music
Bonus Points, Cup of Joe
soundcloud.com/bonuspoints
Blue Wednesday, Deep In Love
soundcloud.com/vsmith1-886799544/sets/sundae-sauce
// Bookmarks
0:00 Quick Thanks
1:39 Outer Wings
4:23 Instruction manual
4:54 Winglets
5:34 Fuselage
7:41 Packaged Assembly Parts
8:45 Main Wing
11:10 What I'm putting into the model
14:03 Conclusion
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Packing tape and some flight time with my Hangar 9 Piper Cub
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With my 1/4 scale Piper Cub ready for its maiden I decided it was time to get some stick time at the flying field with my trusty Hangar 9 Piper Cub rc airplane powered by a Saito .62 4-stroke. At 10 years old it's got some serious hangar rash, however, it's one of my most trusted airplanes that won't stop flying. Music Bonus Points soundcloud.com/bonuspoints "Cannonball" // "Extra Breezy - Los...
1/4 scale gas Piper Cub taxi test
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Before I finish up the build on my Hangar 9 1/4 scale Piper Cub I needed to do some taxi runs to test the Zenoah 20ie gas engine, check for any radio interference, and make sure all the surfaces were operating correctly. Music Bonus Points soundcloud.com/bonuspoints "Lovely Friday Podcast" "Extra Breezy - Lost in Thought"
Gas RC engine causing servo jitter (PROBLEM SOLVED!)
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RC servo jitter problem solved! I was getting servo jitter and having radio interference when my Zenoah 20cc EI engine was running on the 1/4 scale Hangar 9 Piper Cub. I found there was nothing wrong with the radio, receiver, or wiring. The problem was I didn't seat the electronic ignition cable to the spark plug tight enough. Music Gyvus "Venice" soundcloud.com/gyvus Airplane Gear Optical Igni...
How-to: A cheap fueling system for rc airplanes
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I'm a big fan of using 1 gallon cans to store my gas and glow rc airplane fuel. In this How-to I'll walk you through creating your own cost effective fueling system using a DuBro Kwik Fill Fitting, a hand pump, and a 1 gallon Midwest gas can from Autozone. STUFF U NEED DuBro Kwik Fill Fuel Can Fitting www.dubro.com/products/kwik-fill-fuel-cap-fitting DuBro Kwik Fuel Pump www.dubro.com/products/...
O.S. .30 4-stroke set-up and first engine run
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What makes the guts of an rc airplane that's powered by an O.S. .30 4-stroke engine? I'll walk through my set-up and do a short engine test run using an engine test stand I built out of an old 2x4. If you're new to rc airplanes and engines (e.g., fuel power) this is a good primer. 0:00 - Walkthrough of the setup 3:40 - Engine prep and first start 6:56 - Running the engine rich MUSIC Bonus Point...
Starting An RC Engine | Saito .62 4-stroke glow
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Here is a how-to guide for starting an rc engine safely. This approach can be used on almost every small to medium-sized rc airplane. Thanks for watching! I demonstrate on my Hangar 9 Piper J3 Cub powered by a Saito .62 4-stroke glow engine. THINGS I USE PowerPro Electric Starter (not exactly mine but close) www.horizonhobby.com/powerpro-12v-starter-han161 3-cell Lipo Battery www.pulsebattery.c...
Canvas + Mod Podge + RC airplane plans = awesome wall art
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I took old rc airplane plans and glued them to painters canvas with Mod Podge to create original wall art. YOU'LL NEED Flat Brushes (Set of 3) www.michaels.com/craft-smart-large-area-flat-brush-pack-white-taklon-3-count/10194247.html Mod Podge Matte (16 oz. bottle) www.michaels.com/mod-podge-matte/10406884.html 3M Command Hanging Strips www.michaels.com/3m-command-picture-hanging-strips-value-p...
The essential RC airplane tool bag
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All the must-have field gear I’ve been using for years. This is what I take with me to avoid downtime and make emergency repairs. All this stuff won’t guarantee a fix for everything but it certainly comes close. I hope this gives you some guidance to help you build your perfect rc tool kit. Cheers! 😄 LINKS TO DRONE GEAR 1-8 Cell Lipo Battery Alarm / Tester www.getfpv.com/1-8s-lipo-battery-volta...
Essential soldering gear and how to solder rc EC3 connectors
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I walk you through my rc soldering set-up, cleaning, and tinning of a soldering iron, and how to solder EC3 connectors. A list of soldering gear is below along with some skip-links to specific parts of the video. Cheers! 😄 Setup 00:33 Tinning the iron 2:48 Wire & connector prep 3:48 Soldering EC3 5:36 SOLDERING EQUIPMENT Weller 25-Watt Standard Duty Soldering Iron Kit www.homedepot.com/p/Weller...
RC club flying field | What to expect when visiting
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Visit a flying field to fly your drone or to learn more about where to start in the hobby. Local flying fields are the best places to meet other drone and rc pilots. At a field you’ll meet pilots like yourself, learn a ton about radios, fpv gear, model types, and how to get started. I take you to my flying field in Maryland where I fly my drones and rc airplanes, walk you through the ins and ou...
FAA Remote ID | The regulations are here to stay!
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0:40 we need a low level air-traffic system 2:48 tech is the driving force of change 5:28 regulation was inevitable 6:58 the end is not nigh imo Some honest thoughts about where we’ve been, where we’re at, and where we’re going as hobbyists, drone enthusiasts, and all members of a growing aviation community. Be sure to get your unique voice heard. Comment on the proposed regulations before the ...
FAA Remote ID and the 20 places where the FAA is asking for comments!?
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There are over 20 locations in the FAAs proposed regulations where they are explicitly asking for comments. That’s a lot of opportunity for hobbyists and the UAS community to get their voices heard. I'll touch on: * Serial Number Requirements; * How to determine altitude; * When to activate remote ID; * Selling of pre-built kits without remote ID; * How long to retain remote ID data and; * FAA-...
Quick overview of the FAAs proposed Remote ID Regulations
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Here's my initial take on the proposed regulations (FAA-2019-1100). The FAAs most recent Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Remote Identification of drones has the potential to significantly impact the model aviation community. As an avid hobby enthusiast I'm openly sharing my thoughts as they emerge hoping it helps others craft their response. I'll post short vids and update my blog as ...
You helped another new gas pilot! Thanks! Mine was doing the same until I pushed that plug wire on hard. NGH 25 cc.
always drill hole first goofball
Wouldn’t a Saito 56 be enough Engine?
The .56 4-stroke may be enough to get the Cub off the ground, but it may not give you enough power/authority for solid control in higher winds or where you may need it in emergencies (e.g., waving off an approach and quick power up). I always opt for more power than needed. That doesn't mean I use it, but the fact it's there is comforting 😉
Does heating blue glow silicon fuel line help make it easier to put on like yellow gas lines?
Nope. Blue silicone's molecular structure (?) makes it exceptionally resistant to high heat. Once you get it to a certain temperature, it only compromises/damages the line. It won't give you the ability to reshape or reform it.
@@theskyllama Thanks! I finished building the fueling system, which was heavily based on what you did. The blue silicone line slid on without too much effort.
The worry is not during snapping the lead into the connector. It is during the entire process
😆😆 so tru
Excellent video. I need to solder a male EC3 connector to an engine starter.
These plug caps makes two points of contact . you addressed the problem of the out side one needed to be pushed all the way on to have good contact with the base of the plug. There is also a center contact spring that fits in Side the spark cap if its missing or not making connection to the plug top you can also have this problem. these springs are sometimes loose in the bag the ignition comes in, and need to be placed in the cap. Very easy to lose opening the bag and never knowing its there. Hope this helps. Happy flying.
"I believe its a 30"..... You didn't see the "30" stamped on the crankcase?
In the moment of recording the video, I hadn't looked at the engine in detail. I just mounted the engine and hit record... "Well do it live!!" 😂
03:04 Drone and FPV? That alone will get you Banished from many clubs. I fly both but don't fly Drones any where near the flying field. I'll get Black balled!
Your video is too technical when it’s so basic
Not sure that technical is the right term, just complicating what should have been a simple installation, blocks of wood, epoxy, neoprene washers et al?
My love for creating the video outweighed my attention to its complexity 😜
Made my plastic cap and it worked just as good if not better that was isn’t corroded
Made my out plastic cup
im new to the rc plane hobby but are these gas/nitro planes homemade or are they usaly bought
Most kits nowadays are pre-built ARFs (Almost Ready to Fly). This means you'll not have to glue wood or cover an airframe. There are a ton of great kits for gas/glow out there!
You damage the crankcase if you run it lean ? Moron
That was funny
Much appreciated 🙏🏽 glad to have added a little comedy to your day
Youre very brave walkin in those port o jons in flip flops lol. Ive seen some nightmarish stuff in those…
😂
clubs = insane bitter people
Where I fly 🪰 😎 the people are great. We've got a culture of curiosity and support. And I'm very grateful for that. Sorry to read your experiences have not been this.
Wow
Pro tip: Attach the pump to the tank handle with zip ties. OR...Hot glue it to the side of the tank. Your welcome. :)
Hi, whats the size and weigth of the piper? i would like to buy the same engine, i have a piper with wing size 1600 mm with 3,6 kg.
This one was about 7.25 lbs with an 80-inch wingspan. I never flew the airplane at full throttle for more than a minute or two. 75% throttle was more than enough power. At 50%, it started to get sluggish at the controls.
Great Video, a few questions for you: How does the crank case and lower-end internals get lubricated on a 4-stroke? I've flown 2 strokes for years and un always wanted to venture into 4 strokes. Is the main benefit the sound, and ability to spin a larger prop which equals more thrust, but a lower top speed?
Nailed it. Yes, you'll get much more torque (i.e., power) to spin bigger and higher pitched props. The sound is just a bonus. As for lubrication, the engines are built to slef-lube, if you will. Make sure you're using the right glow fuel for smaller bore engines. There are formulas specific for 4-stroke if you are using glow.
The 4 strokes allow for some blow-by of the unburned oli past the piston to go into the crankcase itself and the valve gear, heat and vapourisation of some of the oil of course helps. There is usually a nipple fixed in the crankcase where excess oil drians off after it has done its job. Initially it was thought that less oil would be required but experience has shown that 20% oil works well and covers any lean runs. Ideally a synthetic with some castor oil works well. Have used this for 25 years.
So you think you get more power from a four stroke ? Moron
Great video. My only observation is why do you need a clunk to go right to the bottom of the fuel can . If you had it half an inch short you would of course not be able to use every drop of fuel but you would avoid picking up any sediment that might would have sunk to the bottom of the tank. I do this with a diesel heater in my sons shed and it works a treat using recovered fuel from scrapped cars , trucks and so on.
Solid point. I do have a fuel filter in my fuel line in each airplane - that gets cleaned on the regular. So while I don't filter from the can, I do ensure each engine has a filter installed on the main line to the carb.
Great and helpful video! Would you mind sharing the item number of the spinner you have on your saito? I have the gas version of that engine and not sure what size spinner to get or where to purchase it. Thank you
13x8 or 13x8 is what I use for my .62 saito props. You can order them through towerhobbies.com or horizonhobby.com or motionrc.com - all reputable places (tower and horizon are the same company)
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My local club was the best thing that ever happened to me
😡😡😡😡you just dont know nothing
I only claim to know a little 😆
Talk about over the top ,just mount it hook up push rod to throttĺe lever connect fuel lines glow plug flip it
I *was* going to do that, but I wanted to have a setup where I could remotely operate the engine during testing. It wasn't hard to set up.
Thanks for this presentation. I will be joining sometime next week. I have been thinking about it for a while and the time has come. I am looking forward to the coming autumn foliage and perhaps cooler weather. Thanks again.
Awesome. And welcome!
I have the same model and the same engine. Weight oh ballast on tail?
I've since passed the Cub onto another hobbyist, but last I remembered, I had around 2 Oz. (52-ish grams) of nose weight added. It wasn't much to balance the Cub.
Sounds like you have the saito tuned to perfection!😊
I spend way too much time tweaking my engine's performance.
Fees, Dues, more fees, more dues. No thanks. Then there is this... If you are not a fixed wing LOS only pilot, forget it. I went to a few club fields to see about joining and was chased out because my fleet includes fixed wing, helis, multirotors and FPV. The last time I went to see about a club field, I had a gun pulled on me because I had a couple FPV multirotors with me. I did have a wing as well but it had FPV on it. That was enough for them to attack. No way I will ever join a club, AMA or anything like that. I won't even associate with anyone that is involved with an RC club or AMA. Don't get involved in clubs or the AMA. They are a joke.
That's a serious bummer being chased out because you love a particular type of flying. Unfortunately FPVs gotten a bad rap at many "old school" locations. There are a lot of supportive pilots at many clubs - so I hope you don't discount the many due to a few nefarious characters you've encountered.
Great informative video. Need more people to see the recreational side of RC.
What to expect when visiting: Met by a laundry list of rules and must pay multiple organizations yearly just to play there. Yea, I will just go fly at open fields and be free.
We do have more strict rules at this location but that's due to our proximity to the nation's most restricted airspace: Washington D.C. Our fees for the club are pretty reasonable and they help to maintain what is one of the nicer fields in the region - as we've been told by visitors. As for the AMA membership? Well.... that's because we have to for insurance purposes.
That 62 sounds sweet
It's a pleasure to run 😁
I recently bought my first glow model. An old hangar 9 Funtana with a never started saito 4 stroke on it. Its ready to go i just have no idea what im doing. The last thing i need is fuel and im not sure what to look for🤷♂️
@maybejoshh I've always done Cool Power glow fuel for airplanes. I've stuck with a 10-15% nitro mix and have never gone wrong with my Saito .62. Which is about 15 years old 🙃
I just got gifted 13 nitro planes, one is a great models ultimate with a 1.20 saito 4 stroke, i got a cpl of the OS 2 strokes going but still working on tuning those better, im gonna attempt to get the ultimates 4 stroke going this weekend, ill need some luck 😂
Unless they've been severely punished, I've found most rc engines to be bulletproof. I have faith you'll resurrect them to full working condition. Time to warm up the stove (and open some windows) 😆
Just wipe some instant glue over the fuel soaked parts.
@Ted I tried that, and unfortunately, it was so soaked that it dried, was hard as a rock, then lifted right off the wood 🪵 😮
Awsome video. Thank you!
Thanks for watching 👀 🙂
Fourstroke glow engine? Thick leather glove, flip propeller clockwise against compression and the engine will come to life if the settings are correct. Never used an electric starter on four strokes.
Impressive 👍🏽... I've always needed an electric starter. Especially in cold climates for winter flying (e.g., Minnesota in February 🥶)
@@theskyllama you tried it?
At least I know this place is Heli friendly. That SAB looked awesome!
Thanks for the video! I can't work out why everyone is so focused in putting these fittings in the lid when the can itself is made of thick plastic though. I just used a step-drill to put a hole in the flat shoulder section next to the lid. This works much better as far as keeping the install neat and not twisting up your fuel lines when you're refilling the can. Also, a quick hit with a heat gun (or hairdryer) softens the tygon tubing enough for it to slip right on to the fittings. Once I have eveything laid out it takes less than a minute.
Noice!! Tapping the fuel can at the side of the cap? Brilliant 👏🏽 💯
Clear presentation. Well done!
If it backfires you'll eat that prop. Just saying
Hey there ... mr safety... you got that set up wrong. Its dangerous. You have no lock nut on that prop on that four stroke
@None - perhaps I've been lucky. In the 12 years of flying with that set up I've never had any backfires or misfires. I'm always checking the prop nut (even as the day goes along) and so far... 👍🏽. On some of my more aggressive aerobatic planes I do have the lock nut and that's because I'm running high RPMs and riding the throttle constantly. With this Cub, I'm flying 1/3 power max, low n slow 🐌 😆
Nice video...a few points - to be safe - At 2:15 you need to say you turn the engine over a few times to get fuel into the engine WITHOUT the glow plug driver attached....At 3:09 you need to refer to removal of the Glow Plug DRIVER .........NOT the "Glow plug". Four strokes can kick or back fire and hydro lock is a reason a lot of four stroke flyers do not recommend using an electric starter on four strokes..it can ruin the engine.ua-cam.com/video/74dskloEMFg/v-deo.html
I've seen this exact "tutorial" in an article on the RC Universe forum, called "How Do I…. Make a Gas Can"
Great minds 😄
I see the pipe split when you were pushing it onto the fuel tank fitting .. Crickey thats not a very good pipe at all... Chinese no doubt
That was actually me. I split it to get a fit started. Wasn't until after that someone said, "Yo, heat that tube up hot before you squeeze it on. It'll make it easier." 😖
I've got the same bird from GravesRC too. My setup was similar, but with a standard outrunner instead. As cables pass very close to rotating can, after repairing it, I plan to replace it with a Turnigy GliderDrive SK3, similar to the MVVS you've shown, but cheaper (it's an outrunner with an enclosure, not an inrunner). The fuse front is narrow and weak (I knew it by the worst way : - ( Fuse is amazinlgy light, though, 170g empty. Wings are HEAVY. The three wing sections, without any gear, weight 1,1kg ! That could be good for the slope, but not for thermalling. I really think they should weight half of that. Manufacturer could include plastic wing connector/joiners instead of a piece of cheap tape for holding wings together. Even this is not an expensive ship, it's not a cheap one neither (US dol $330) She flew nicely, elegantly, almost no trim needed from the very first flight. Flaps needed just a bit of elevator compensation. Butterfly setup slows she down very well for spot landings. Don't expect a thermal star. It's too heavy for that. Watch your airspeed, avoid steep turns or she'll stall. It happend to me, avoiding a tree that insisted facing her before the final turn, when she was slow and low. Wings survived, as one can expect for such strong and heavy construction, but fuse suffered considerable damage, front section looked like a cracked eggshell .
ME, I go to the flying Field to Fly and NOT be bothered... oh Yeah that why I WONT JOIN A CLUB!!!..
Cool video. I fly my airplanes the opposite of you: fly my giant scale planes first then the smaller ones. 😉
I've been in "large scale" mode for about 2 years now, flying the Cub whenever I get the chance. I have some smaller ones... just haven't gotten them up and running 🙂
I have yet to ever see an airfield that has anything to offer drone pilots. Nothing but a biiiiiiiiiiig open empty field. That's great for LOS flying fixed wings or helis, but drone pilots actually want to fly around things. Especially FPV pilots. I used to go to the air field but why would I pay $75 a year for an AMA and then $50 a year to fly there when I have a big boring 800 acre field right next door.
A lot of your "traditional" clubs won't have much to offer FPV pilots. You're right on the money there. And if your goal is to explore the terrain, almost all will be pretty boring, open fields. I fly near Washington D.C. with the most restrictive airspace in the U.S. - and it's exceptionally difficult to enjoy FPV due to that. Even traditional LOS flying is rapidly becoming increasingly complex with remote ID requirements.
@@theskyllama They need to adapt to the modern tech or die of because the only people I see flying fixed wings out there are all over 80yrs old. If they keep it up it wont be there in 10 years.