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Forum: ARF or RTF
07-04-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

OK, sorry if I'm getting Way off topic. But when...

OK, sorry if I'm getting Way off topic. But when I was in Vietnam in 1967 some of us flew Control lines while there and we were able to buy Japanese engines and fuel at the PX. The fuel we used...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-03-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

I do agree with you. When I moved here I began...

I do agree with you. When I moved here I began switching to electric because so many in the club were all electric. It is convenient, easy, fast, clean, nothing to carry to the flight line except...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-03-2014, 05:55 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

I imagine they are discontinuing glow engines...

I imagine they are discontinuing glow engines because no one buys them anymore. (OK, so I'm not completely negative, not as many people buy them anymore) I am switching from glow to gas and electric...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-01-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

Well you did say this is a theoretical speed. ...

Well you did say this is a theoretical speed. After all this is a Hobby, our lives don't depend on it being accurate to the mph. It is good information to know and use as a starting point.
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-27-2014, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

i really didn’t have any close calls before I...

i really didn’t have any close calls before I retired or anything, but I was getting burned out.
The sad thing is I have had two friends that were close to retirement age and another two that...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-27-2014, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

I just lost my Revolver yesterday. I had a good...

I just lost my Revolver yesterday. I had a good first flight. I put it through it’s paces and everything was normal. I left it on high rates and landed. After a while I took it out for a second...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-13-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

wjcalhoun...

wjcalhoun (http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/members/wjcalhoun.html), My message was NOT directed at you or any one person, (although this one is) and I’m sorry you took it as a criticism of any...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-12-2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

Yes, when I wrote my post it wasn’t just for the...

Yes, when I wrote my post it wasn’t just for the Revolver, but I notice on many threads it seems new people are under the impression that you Must make these changes for the plane to fly good.
In...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-10-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

I will probably get flak for this, but I just...

I will probably get flak for this, but I just want to express an opinion. Everyone has their way of enjoying this hobby, which is what makes it so much fun, there is nothing set in stone.

I have...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-26-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

Nothing to do with the Revolver, but I was a...

Nothing to do with the Revolver, but I was a helicopter pilot for 40 years, both Military and Civilian. Every bolt on a helicopter and airplane are held by safety wire. or a positive lock system. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-25-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

I thought something like that. I really have no...

I thought something like that. I really have no experience using Red Except on my car to make sure it wouldn't come off.
I've always been afraid I would need to remove again and end up ruining part...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-25-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

Maybe I'm confused, but do you never intend on...

Maybe I'm confused, but do you never intend on removing your mufflers? Red Loctite will permanently lock the bolts on, or cause damage when you to take them off, unless the heat disintegrates it or...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-17-2014, 04:43 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

I read about the weak landing gear when I got...

I read about the weak landing gear when I got mine. About the second or third landing I landed long and when I made a sharp turn to keep from running off the end of the runway the gear came off. I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-03-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

Sounds like the government testing their EMP,...

Sounds like the government testing their EMP, getting ready for the "BIG" takedown. Either that or UFOs
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-15-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

Well, another letter in favor of the customer service.
They have offered to give me credit that I paid to ship the wings back.

The manufacture may be going through a glitch with the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-05-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

The first snap roll I ever did was inside a Citabria, back in the 60s when I was in the Army flying with an 'Old Time' stunt pilot. He explained the aerodynamics and a snap roll is rudder and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-05-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

And on another note:
I mentioned I have put electric in mine. I am also new with electrics. After playing with props I have one that really makes the Revolver scoot. (I use a 17X10 on an EMP...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-05-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

I disagree that this is becoming a bashing of the plane. It is informing people that there is a problem with the quality of the kit. No one is saying anything bad about the airplane in general. In...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-30-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

Did I do That???? Sorry, My fingers were typing faster than my brain. I really know the name of my plane, honest. It says it on the box, as 'Plane' as day.


I'll be glad when I can join in...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

I'm not trying to be a hard case, but I too am an old guy and have been flying RC since the 70s, Built more kits and scratch built than I can remember, so I know how to build. I have bought and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-28-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

I agree with what you said. From a cheap plane, just bite the bullet and repair it yourself. But relatively speaking, the Revolver is at a price that we should not be having minor problems, much...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-28-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

Iā€™m not sure what type problem some of you are having with the split gear. My gear also broke off from turning while taxiing. It was similar to the picture u2fletch posted. What little glue was...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-28-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

Yes, their support is quick to respond and replace. However, in my case the replacement parts were just as bad as the ones I sent in (except the cowl) After my last letter to them they offered to...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-27-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

It appears from your pictures that it is the same as mine, in that the Left wing is the one that is wrong. The right having the cutout in the right place to align with the aileron. Somebody must...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-27-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,412
Posted By RoyR

RE: Larger Revolver

Yes, there is a semi-circle of plywood glued flush on the aileron (and all the other control surfaces) to mount the control horns. When I mounted the right wing the control horn lined up in the...
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