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0 2025/10/01 13:27:13
Bike was featured in the November 1988 issue of Iron Horse Magazine. Fully 10 years after initial build.
Bike was featured in the November 1988 issue of Iron Horse Magazine. Fully 10 years after initial build.
0 2025/10/01 13:19:22
Good stuff, just add elbow grease and common sense.
Good stuff, just add elbow grease and common sense.
0 2025/09/30 11:52:38
Scratch built Smith Miniplane. Powered very well by a recently serviced Saito FA300T, now running on BOTH cylinders!
Scratch built Smith Miniplane. Powered very well by a recently serviced Saito FA300T, now running on BOTH cylinders!
0 2025/09/28 08:00:21
0 2025/09/17 02:55:38
I avoid using anything that contains solvents or thinners as a major component. I also like to see paraffinic oil content.
I avoid using anything that contains solvents or thinners as a major component. I also like to see paraffinic oil content.
0 2025/08/31 15:51:11
I avoid using anything that contains solvents or thinners as a major component. I also like to see paraffinc oil content.
I avoid using anything that contains solvents or thinners as a major component. I also like to see paraffinc oil content.
0 2025/08/31 09:35:45
This bottle of power steering fluid fits the needs well. Cost is $1.25 at the stores we called "Dollar Stores " pre 2021:; Works great, priced right.
This bottle of power steering fluid fits the needs well. Cost is $1.25 at the stores we called "Dollar Stores " pre 2021:; Works great, priced right.
0 2025/08/31 09:35:41
Pretty good deal here for a pair of aluminum "hubs". Not bad for twenty cents!
Pretty good deal here for a pair of aluminum "hubs". Not bad for twenty cents!
0 2025/08/30 10:34:35
Nicely made from quality steel. Complete with set screws and a hex key. Only $1.49 for a set of three.
Nicely made from quality steel. Complete with set screws and a hex key. Only $1.49 for a set of three.
0 2025/08/30 10:34:31
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0 2025/08/17 10:18:34
Doubt anyone approves but.....
Doubt anyone approves but.....
0 2025/08/13 08:03:53
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0 2025/08/04 13:03:32
You can get pretty close with these. A Vernier Bevel will get you closer. I gave my Vernier to my son before I retired. They cost about $500 and I no longer need to work that close. Your best bet however involves Trigonometry;)
You can get pretty close with these. A Vernier Bevel will get you closer. I gave my Vernier to my son before I retired. They cost about $500 and I no longer need to work that close. Your best bet however involves Trigonometry;)
0 2025/08/04 12:57:24
0 2025/07/23 07:58:31
Like I said, a good mechanical design detail. Often employed with round shaft drive designs. There are several very good reasons;)
Like I said, a good mechanical design detail. Often employed with round shaft drive designs. There are several very good reasons;)
0 2025/07/23 07:50:56
Seems the folks at Saito forgot to ask you? Perhaps they just wanted to waste money or add nose weight Sorry but my machine practices are based on solid principles. Enough real experience here to set your feelings aside on this one. As I said earlier, not a must do But two screws at 90 deg on a plain shaft are a very common practice and good design.
Seems the folks at Saito forgot to ask you? Perhaps they just wanted to waste money or add nose weight Sorry but my machine practices are based on solid principles. Enough real experience here to set your feelings aside on this one. As I said earlier, not a must do But two screws at 90 deg on a plain shaft are a very common practice and good design.
0 2025/07/23 07:38:12
Saito FA-90R3
Saito FA-90R3
0 2025/07/21 20:37:35
How about bashing the Squire into a Piper Cub ?
How about bashing the Squire into a Piper Cub ?
0 2025/07/19 08:20:24
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0 2025/07/19 06:27:02
A photo of my broken rod.Note screws are soundly intact. Note stretched big end and dented sides from striking sides of cylinder opening as the big end opened prior to letting go. The added mass takes its toll. The crankpin journal showed no signs of bearing stress.A used set of aluminum rods were fitted and AFAIK the engine is still fine. All of the aluminum rod failures I know of showed definite signs of bearing failure. Metal transfer, scoring and heat discoloring. Who knows?
A photo of my broken rod.Note screws are soundly intact. Note stretched big end and dented sides from striking sides of cylinder opening as the big end opened prior to letting go. The added mass takes its toll. The crankpin journal showed no signs of bearing stress.A used set of aluminum rods were fitted and AFAIK the engine is still fine. All of the aluminum rod failures I know of showed definite signs of bearing failure. Metal transfer, scoring and heat discoloring. Who knows?
0 2025/07/10 03:37:05
0 2025/07/08 04:02:01
Great chargers for us folks who drive our Saito powered planes to the flying field in our Small Block Chevy powered “race cars”.
Great chargers for us folks who drive our Saito powered planes to the flying field in our Small Block Chevy powered “race cars”.
0 2025/07/08 03:58:48
0 2025/07/06 05:24:19
This little bugger is awesome! Fully automatic fast charge or a sustained slow charge option. I can snap on a dead driver when leaving home and arrive with a fresh glow driver to match the receivers and transmitters So easy you may have to actually try pretty hard to fail.
This little bugger is awesome! Fully automatic fast charge or a sustained slow charge option. I can snap on a dead driver when leaving home and arrive with a fresh glow driver to match the receivers and transmitters So easy you may have to actually try pretty hard to fail.
0 2025/06/30 09:38:26
One of the most often heard whimperings from glowphobics is that they cannot keep a charged Glow Driver on hand. This one is not automatic but very handy for topping off on a big flying day
One of the most often heard whimperings from glowphobics is that they cannot keep a charged Glow Driver on hand. This one is not automatic but very handy for topping off on a big flying day
0 2025/06/30 09:38:22
Quick check of receiver pack thru the external charger connection prior to each flight.
Quick check of receiver pack thru the external charger connection prior to each flight.
0 2025/06/30 09:32:09
The wonderful Sirius SMART CHARGE does a fine job for most packs. Fully automatic it will top off a typical pack in under 20 minutes. Charges transmitter and receiver at the same time Other chargers for other packs but this is the workhorse!
The wonderful Sirius SMART CHARGE does a fine job for most packs. Fully automatic it will top off a typical pack in under 20 minutes. Charges transmitter and receiver at the same time Other chargers for other packs but this is the workhorse!
0 2025/06/30 09:32:04
The 12 volt 12 AH battery in my flight box is a very lightweight, Lithium Ion motorcycle battery. It has a push button on top to activate an LED bar graph State Of Charge display. I added a few holes to the cover so I could make use of that feature. The battery is kept topped off by connecting the power panel to the Powerpole system.
The 12 volt 12 AH battery in my flight box is a very lightweight, Lithium Ion motorcycle battery. It has a push button on top to activate an LED bar graph State Of Charge display. I added a few holes to the cover so I could make use of that feature. The battery is kept topped off by connecting the power panel to the Powerpole system.
0 2025/06/30 09:17:47
Picked up an HHR back in 2008 because it was the smallest car that could carry my largest plane. Actually it can carry two or three most of the time. There are trap doors at the rear to access tail lamps from inside. I picked up a spare pair at the local junkyard and used them to mount the Powerpole outlets. The HHR battery is at the rear below a trap door makes wiring a breeze. While I was at it I added a cigarettte lighter outlet as well.
Picked up an HHR back in 2008 because it was the smallest car that could carry my largest plane. Actually it can carry two or three most of the time. There are trap doors at the rear to access tail lamps from inside. I picked up a spare pair at the local junkyard and used them to mount the Powerpole outlets. The HHR battery is at the rear below a trap door makes wiring a breeze. While I was at it I added a cigarettte lighter outlet as well.
0 2025/06/30 09:17:43
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