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by spaddawg
Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Alternative Engines?
Replies: 77
Views: 52466

Hey Bob, glad to see you made it back home safe and sound. I have been running the GMS .25 I think the longest of anyone in the RCCA and I can tell you this. I have taken one of my engines out and tried to blow it up on one of my planes. I put it in the air running 30% with a 9X4 MAS prop turning 19...
by spaddawg
Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Alternative Engines?
Replies: 77
Views: 52466

Ed I have been running the GMS .25's since back in 2002. This little motor is a $59.00 rocket with a KY Can on it. I run them all in open "B" and turning a 9X4 MAS on 15% to 20% I am getting around 18,500 and up. The only down side to the GMS is they tend to have air leaks around the carb ...
by spaddawg
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: RCCA Swap Meet
Topic: Rename this topic "cshepherd's bargain basement?"
Replies: 17
Views: 12347

Hey Gary,

Try sending it again. There was a old e-mail address in there that I dont use anymore. The one listed should work fine now.
Just give me a heads up the next time you are coming to town and we will catch up for a beer for sure.

Regards,
by spaddawg
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:42 am
Forum: RCCA Swap Meet
Topic: Rename this topic "cshepherd's bargain basement?"
Replies: 17
Views: 12347

Chris, you can get into a clean used chassis with a motor for around $700.00 to $1,400.00 ready to race on the low end of it. If you are wanting to be really competitive and pushing your kid to the top you are looking at around $1,800.00 to close to $2,500.00 for a top of the line chassis and motor....
by spaddawg
Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: RCCA Swap Meet
Topic: Rename this topic "cshepherd's bargain basement?"
Replies: 17
Views: 12347

Yeah! I used to think RC Combat cost alot until my Girls got into Kart Racing! LOL!! But I would not trade the time we spend together as a family racing for anything in the world. Enjoy those kids before they grow up! Besides... Being the Big Daddy crew chief is not a bad job! [:D] http://photos-a.a...
by spaddawg
Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: Upcoming event?!?
Topic: June 13th! Fallbrook Flyers Double Dip 1
Replies: 9
Views: 6394

T-28hrs and counting till rock out with your streamers out!!
by spaddawg
Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: RCCA Swap Meet
Topic: Rename this topic "cshepherd's bargain basement?"
Replies: 17
Views: 12347

Yeah Chris, I know what you mean. I have not been to a RC Combat meet in 3-years. Took time off to spend more time with my Girls. Enjoy these years with your boys because they do grow up fast! I will be flying my first combat meet in 3-years this weekend in San Diego due to Harner and the SO-Cal cre...
by spaddawg
Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: Upcoming event?!?
Topic: June 14th Palomar RC Flyers San Diego
Replies: 16
Views: 11126

Yeah got the Mig so I have at least 1 SSC bird for the event.
Went for the Reno Racer Look so I can tell it apart from all the other Mig's Everyone else will be flying!
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by spaddawg
Sun May 31, 2009 12:09 am
Forum: Upcoming event?!?
Topic: June 14th Palomar RC Flyers San Diego
Replies: 16
Views: 11126

Yes it is true I will be there to Fly Open "B" & "SSC" Been a Few Years but I guess it is time to dust off the Coro Box LOL! Flying some New School & Old School SPAD's for the Event. Picking up a SSC Mig Next week. See you all there![:p] http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photo...
by spaddawg
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 3M Super 77 Classic is available!
Replies: 6
Views: 5419

Thanks guys. Yeah its hard to beleave this all started just by watching the Indy 500 last year with my daughter and her seeing a interview with Danica Patric!( Notice Taylors Car Is #7 Like Danica! LOL ) Its kind funny when People See her all girly girled up http://www.spssalesinc.com/104Taylor.jpg ...
by spaddawg
Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:21 am
Forum: General
Topic: 3M Super 77 Classic is available!
Replies: 6
Views: 5419

I will bring you some next time I am down Brother![:D] Been to busy racing to fly lately! My oldest Taylor(5)has her first race of the season this sunday here in Las Vegas! http://www.spssalesinc.com/Taylor_Speed_010508.jpg http://www.spssalesinc.com/Taylor_Parked_010508.jpg Hope to see you and Butc...
by spaddawg
Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: Upcoming event?!?
Topic: Mount Diablo Face Off 2
Replies: 3
Views: 3534

Sorry I will have to miss another contest Gary. I will be on the other side of the mountain watching mustangs and Bear Cats go fast and turn left at Reno that weekend!
Good luck and God Speed, and have a great contest!
by spaddawg
Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Anyone interested in some Florida FUN??
Replies: 6
Views: 5003

Hey Ben,

What are the dates you plan on going?
Let me know as soon as you can. I might be able to make it!

Regards,
by spaddawg
Fri May 18, 2007 4:16 pm
Forum: Upcoming event?!?
Topic: Thunder over Exeter
Replies: 35
Views: 19856

Cool! Glad someone has put it to good use! Give'em hell with it!! LOL! [:D]
by spaddawg
Thu May 17, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: Combat Flight Simulators
Topic: Aces High II Do You Play ?
Replies: 0
Views: 3863

Aces High II Do You Play ?

Just a question. How many of you RCCA boys out ther Play Aces High II ? http://www.hitechcreations.com/frindex.html I for one enjoy playing online every now and then as I do not get a chance to get out and fly much these days. If you are ever on and playing in the Late war arena, be sure and look ou...