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by rocket
Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: We have lost a great man and pylon racer
Replies: 7
Views: 1050

Re: We have lost a great man and pylon racer

Very sad. What a cool guy he was. God’s Speed Jerry.
by rocket
Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Nipples
Replies: 24
Views: 2937

Re: Nipples

Had to...
by rocket
Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Prayers for Richard Tucker
Replies: 17
Views: 2457

Prayers for Richard Tucker

Just spoke to his wife, he’s on life support and not going to make it. Diabetes has taken its toll on him. Glad I got to visit at tangerine.
by rocket
Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:48 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 428 motor in 422 event.
Replies: 8
Views: 1182

Re: 428 motor in 422 event.

Well, it went like stink. It was blowing 20 knots at markham so I had the whole place to my self. Really cool seeing the speed but hearing a 428 plane. NQ40 small flange with a 8.75x8.0 gino. I’ll play a little more this Sunday to see if I can find a little more speed.
by rocket
Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 428 motor in 422 event.
Replies: 8
Views: 1182

Re: 428 motor in 422 event.

Ray: I am not an expert in this particular rule, but let me give a shot. The rule quoted above as "4)" does not "ban" wood props explicitly, rather redefines what is allowed as being an LP07XXXC prop. These are the ONLY props now allowed in Q40. Therefore the grandfathering only applies to this ser...
by rocket
Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 428 motor in 422 event.
Replies: 8
Views: 1182

Re: 428 motor in 422 event.

So the original intent was 428 motors would this grandfather in the motors and props?
by rocket
Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 428 motor in 422 event.
Replies: 8
Views: 1182

428 motor in 422 event.

Thinking about playing with a 428 LS in my mustang. I know someone wrote the rules banning wood props but is the 428 8.8 props banned in 422?
by rocket
Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: TANGERINE 2020
Replies: 62
Views: 7834

Re: TANGERINE 2020

If there was such a thing Mike Helsel won Overall as well.
by rocket
Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: LS Q500 and Q40 crankcase s the same?
Replies: 5
Views: 804

Re: LS Q500 and Q40 crankcase s the same?

What’s the difference in the head?
by rocket
Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: SEMPRA 2021 Races
Replies: 1
Views: 415

Re: SEMPRA 2021 Races

I was approached by the AMPS club about hosting an event. Let’s see how it goes.
by rocket
Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: CMAD Small Wonder build pics
Replies: 92
Views: 8028

Re: CMAD Small Wonder build pics

KRProton wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:31 pm While the RTV is drying, I can mount the landing gear..
Obviously you have never drilled straight through the wing. Cool tip.. tape the drill bit about 3/8” to keep it from smoking through the top skin and causing you to make the ugly face.
by rocket
Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted Racing Items
Topic: Sweet v
Replies: 1
Views: 756

Re: Sweet v

Sold
by rocket
Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: SweetV in for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 324

SweetV in for sale

Fast Fast Fast
by rocket
Sat Nov 28, 2020 2:16 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted Racing Items
Topic: Sweet v
Replies: 1
Views: 756

Sweet v

Never raced, built and painted by Craig Korsen rigged by yours truly. Futaba 9650s and Futaba 3102 on throttle. Futaba 617 receiver, Venom 850 life, tetra tank, bb wheels, wheel pants (included but not installed) paolo needle, 2” spinner. 4.36 dry 1970gms. Change out servos and a lighter pack it’s a...