Aerotow-West - Page 4

birdofplay · Oct 16, 2009, 01:07 AM

I only commented due to the photo in #41

but yep Don is a witness :-)

rocketman47 · Oct 16, 2009, 10:47 AM

Woke up at 1:30am, staring at the ceiling. Had to get out of bed because I was being burried alive by the sawdust my wife was creating!

Headed to the shop & add some color to the little Fox!

rocketman47 · Oct 17, 2009, 02:07 AM

Progress report from Visalia please!

TRISME · Oct 18, 2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketman47

That diameter seems a little large!

I have never seen/used anything larger than about 3/32"..

Randy

You're right not 3/16", it's only 5/32", we buy two lengths and use 1 1/2 lengths for our line.
Tom

birdofplay · Oct 18, 2009, 07:43 PM

OK ...SO which Foam Fox is that shown in the pic?
I can see all the lil molding marks all over the wing.
Chinese, Japanese, something new from Multiplex ?

rocketman47 · Oct 18, 2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdofplay

OK ...SO which Foam Fox is that shown in the pic?
I can see all the lil molding marks all over the wing.
Chinese, Japanese, something new from Multiplex ?

It's a 60" Windrider EPP Fox. http://kionastore.com/model-fox-glider.html I have yet to fly mine. The weekend got away from me! Next weekend for sure!

Randy

rocketman47 · Oct 19, 2009, 10:10 PM

Besides towing practice with my little PA18 and Fox, Matt is also setting up his Kadet Sr. to tow his Multiplex Cularis! By the time we get the Pilatus ready to fly, we'll be towing pros!

Randy

RCDART · Oct 20, 2009, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketman47

By the time we get the Pilatus ready to fly, we'll be towing pros!

Randy

Hope your wives dont get upset about that

rocketman47 · Oct 20, 2009, 10:24 AM

Wouldn't be the first time!

birdofplay · Oct 20, 2009, 11:33 AM

Windrider FOX is what I was thinking.

My new one is the MPLX Easy Glider Pro.
I'll power it and use the Cularis for Tow !

Carefull with your tugs.

Paul and I managed to crack loose the TAIL on my Electric Tug.
We did this right after I put the Diagonal braces on it.

I'll have it repaired by noon today but , wheew Was I lucky to get down safely !

I also hope to have my MRaero Porter done by Spring. With 3W100 twin :-)
I'm going to put a Smart-Fly power unit in it as it'll sport 7 ea HS755mg servos.
It'll have the Fiber optic ignition cut off too and their switches for good measure.
Also
Tug pilots have told me that 64 OZ tanks are preferred for busy towing schedules.

rocketman47 · Oct 21, 2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdofplay

Tug pilots have told me that 64 OZ tanks are preferred for busy towing schedules.

Good to know! I have a 55oz. for our Pilatus. Don't know what size tank comes in the kit.

BTW: We have power for the Porter! Our 3W106 arrived today!

Randy

Lbuff1 · Oct 21, 2009, 08:07 AM

I have a 50 oz in mine with a DA 85, We get about 8 tows to 1500 ft before we get concerned about being a glider too.

LEN

RCDART · Oct 21, 2009, 08:52 AM

My tug became a glider the last time I flew it, so just did what gliders do, went and found a thermal, had a nice 10 minute soar with 1/3 cub!

birdofplay · Oct 21, 2009, 12:27 PM

Oh the Carbon Footprint !!

Oh The Horror !!!!

Oh get over it !

rocketman47 · Oct 23, 2009, 10:24 AM

Should be another week or two on the delivery of our Porter tug. Matt took the 3W home to start building an engine test stand rather than getting to know the 106 while mounted on the Pilatus.. I have a BME 26x10 wood two blade that we'll be running on the motor initially. I am ordering a 24x12 Mejzlik three blade that will give the PC6 a little more scale appearance(considering the fact that we may not be able to use the cowl..)

Randy

Oct 16, 2009, 10:47 AM	#47
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,624	Productive insomniac Woke up at 1:30am, staring at the ceiling. Had to get out of bed because I was being burried alive by the sawdust my wife was creating! Headed to the shop & add some color to the little Fox! Attached Thumbnails FINISHED! 62.0 KB · Views: 70

Oct 19, 2009, 10:10 PM	#52
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,624	In preperation for towing with the Pilatus Besides towing practice with my little PA18 and Fox, Matt is also setting up his Kadet Sr. to tow his Multiplex Cularis! By the time we get the Pilatus ready to fly, we'll be towing pros! Randy

Oct 16, 2009, 01:07 AM	#46
birdofplay RC since 1968 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cathlamet WA Posts: 3,273	I only commented due to the photo in #41 but yep Don is a witness :-)

Oct 17, 2009, 02:07 AM	#48
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,624	Progress report from Visalia please!

Oct 18, 2009, 07:43 PM	#50
birdofplay RC since 1968 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cathlamet WA Posts: 3,273	OK ...SO which Foam Fox is that shown in the pic? I can see all the lil molding marks all over the wing. Chinese, Japanese, something new from Multiplex ?

Oct 20, 2009, 10:24 AM	#54
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,624	Wouldn't be the first time!

Oct 20, 2009, 11:33 AM	#55
birdofplay RC since 1968 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cathlamet WA Posts: 3,273	Windrider FOX is what I was thinking. My new one is the MPLX Easy Glider Pro. I'll power it and use the Cularis for Tow ! Carefull with your tugs. Paul and I managed to crack loose the TAIL on my Electric Tug. We did this right after I put the Diagonal braces on it. I'll have it repaired by noon today but , wheew Was I lucky to get down safely ! I also hope to have my MRaero Porter done by Spring. With 3W100 twin :-) I'm going to put a Smart-Fly power unit in it as it'll sport 7 ea HS755mg servos. It'll have the Fiber optic ignition cut off too and their switches for good measure. Also Tug pilots have told me that 64 OZ tanks are preferred for busy towing schedules.

Oct 21, 2009, 08:07 AM	#57
Lbuff1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Killingworth CT Posts: 483	I have a 50 oz in mine with a DA 85, We get about 8 tows to 1500 ft before we get concerned about being a glider too. LEN

Oct 21, 2009, 08:52 AM	#58
RCDART Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forest Hill, Qld 'Stralia Posts: 26	My tug became a glider the last time I flew it, so just did what gliders do, went and found a thermal, had a nice 10 minute soar with 1/3 cub!

Oct 21, 2009, 12:27 PM	#59
birdofplay RC since 1968 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cathlamet WA Posts: 3,273	Oh the Carbon Footprint !! Oh The Horror !!!! Oh get over it !

Oct 23, 2009, 10:24 AM	#60
rocketman47 These go to eleven Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Point, OR. Posts: 1,624	Should be another week or two on the delivery of our Porter tug. Matt took the 3W home to start building an engine test stand rather than getting to know the 106 while mounted on the Pilatus.. I have a BME 26x10 wood two blade that we'll be running on the motor initially. I am ordering a 24x12 Mejzlik three blade that will give the PC6 a little more scale appearance(considering the fact that we may not be able to use the cowl..) Randy