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Derrick · 09-15-2004, 02:13 PM

Just got my FLY RC magazine in the mail today.
Andrew's 2nd review is good. Nice pictures of the dis-assembled engine and one with Andrew wearing a cool t-shirt! Nice touch!

ronm · 09-15-2004, 02:16 PM

Which engine?

Nuker · 09-15-2004, 02:31 PM

Page 32 - Saito FA-82a 4-stroke
Powerful, smooth running and superbly engineered
— by Andrew Coholic

Derrick · 09-15-2004, 03:58 PM

The engine review is decent. FLY RC could have done better with the cover shot though IMHO.
The Funtana 90 looks wierd with the cowl not mounted on very straight....

I also realize the cowl is mounted that way to compensate for the right thrust mounting of the engine but it doesn't look very neat..

deano · 09-15-2004, 04:41 PM

How did Andrew look?

AJCoholic · 09-15-2004, 04:55 PM

I allways look like I just did something wrong....

Derrick, that was my 3rd printed review. The Supertigre 40 was #1, the Norvel 40 was #2 and the Saito 82 was #3... they allready have the next three... and I am feverishly working on 4 more to keep me going through the winter months! People (me included, before I started this) probably dont have any idea how long it actually takes to do one review from the running, writing and flying part to the pics and getting it edited, etc. I spent at least 1/2 of my flying this summer "working" for the mag.

Not complaining, its a lot of fun and I am loving it!

deano · 09-15-2004, 05:02 PM

I hope its not going to cut into your winter engine building.

Derrick · 09-15-2004, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJCoholic

Derrick, that was my 3rd printed review. The Supertigre 40 was #1, the Norvel 40 was #2 and the Saito 82 was #3... they allready have the next three...

OOPS! I had forgotten about the Norvel review, sorry about that. I do think the picture layout is a bit better in this review compared to the Super Tiger one.

AJCoholic · 09-15-2004, 05:39 PM

Well, as I go along, more of my pics are usable for one thing (it took me a while to get the hang of it and I am learning each time I take more pics) and I am giving them more to work with. Believe me, the layout dept does one heck of a job!

Look at the last issue of RCM (which I have and still do subscribe to since I was in my teens) and how the cover and inside shots are. NO comparison in my opinion- Fly RC does have the best pics in the business, if you ask me. I still feel like mine are "not quite up to the level" of the rest but I am trying!

Deano,
I have three complete (from scratch / raw castings only) engines to build for customers this winter, and many parts and stuff allready booked up. I plan to be very busy this winter (what else!) and I am expecting my new milling machine to arrive in October..

Should help me get more done as well. I have a few of my own projects to tackle as well but you know they usually take a back seat to paying customers...

Now, if I could only teach the wife to be how to run the lathe... and I would be ALL set!

gus · 09-15-2004, 05:49 PM

tut tut ... not even married and already calling her "the wife" .... My wife told mea early on that was a no=no. So I call her by her name instead ...

Could make for a really cold winter...

gus

09-15-2004, 03:58 PM	#4
Derrick RCC Expert Contributor I am: Derrick R Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ajax, Ontario Feedback: 13 / 100% Posts: 935 Total Props: 0	The engine review is decent. FLY RC could have done better with the cover shot though IMHO. The Funtana 90 looks wierd with the cowl not mounted on very straight.... I also realize the cowl is mounted that way to compensate for the right thrust mounting of the engine but it doesn't look very neat.. __________________ MAAC #41076
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09-15-2004, 04:55 PM	#6
AJCoholic RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Andrew Coholic Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Timmins, Northern Ontario Radio of choice: JR 12X, 28X Feedback: 47 / 100% Posts: 12,277 Total Props: 61	I allways look like I just did something wrong.... Derrick, that was my 3rd printed review. The Supertigre 40 was #1, the Norvel 40 was #2 and the Saito 82 was #3... they allready have the next three... and I am feverishly working on 4 more to keep me going through the winter months! People (me included, before I started this) probably dont have any idea how long it actually takes to do one review from the running, writing and flying part to the pics and getting it edited, etc. I spent at least 1/2 of my flying this summer "working" for the mag. Not complaining, its a lot of fun and I am loving it! __________________ Andrew Coholic -MAAC #26287L 1/2A to giant scale, IMAC, SAM, R/C sport, turbine jets, Heli's... if its got a wing or two and an engine - I like it!
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09-15-2004, 05:39 PM	#9
AJCoholic RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Andrew Coholic Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Timmins, Northern Ontario Radio of choice: JR 12X, 28X Feedback: 47 / 100% Posts: 12,277 Total Props: 61	Well, as I go along, more of my pics are usable for one thing (it took me a while to get the hang of it and I am learning each time I take more pics) and I am giving them more to work with. Believe me, the layout dept does one heck of a job! Look at the last issue of RCM (which I have and still do subscribe to since I was in my teens) and how the cover and inside shots are. NO comparison in my opinion- Fly RC does have the best pics in the business, if you ask me. I still feel like mine are "not quite up to the level" of the rest but I am trying! Deano, I have three complete (from scratch / raw castings only) engines to build for customers this winter, and many parts and stuff allready booked up. I plan to be very busy this winter (what else!) and I am expecting my new milling machine to arrive in October.. Should help me get more done as well. I have a few of my own projects to tackle as well but you know they usually take a back seat to paying customers... Now, if I could only teach the wife to be how to run the lathe... and I would be ALL set! __________________ Andrew Coholic -MAAC #26287L 1/2A to giant scale, IMAC, SAM, R/C sport, turbine jets, Heli's... if its got a wing or two and an engine - I like it!
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09-15-2004, 02:13 PM	#1
Derrick RCC Expert Contributor I am: Derrick R Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ajax, Ontario Feedback: 13 / 100% Posts: 935 Total Props: 0	New engine review-FLY RC Magazine Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Just got my FLY RC magazine in the mail today. Andrew's 2nd review is good. Nice pictures of the dis-assembled engine and one with Andrew wearing a cool t-shirt! Nice touch! __________________ MAAC #41076
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ronm RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Ronm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mission, B.C. Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 5,625 Total Props: 0	Which engine? __________________ Ron Mattiuz Flying Tigers RC Club "Flying an airplane is just like riding a bike...except it's harder to put cards in the spokes"
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Nuker RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Bob D. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba 12FG # of RCs: 1+ Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 3,312 Total Props: 0	Page 32 - Saito FA-82a 4-stroke Powerful, smooth running and superbly engineered — by Andrew Coholic __________________ Bob D. Ajax RC Club Indoor Aero-Choppers Member of MAAC since I joined Lighten Up, Life is waaaaaayyyy too short
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deano RCC Contributor I am: Dean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamilton,Ontario Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 332 Total Props: 0	How did Andrew look?
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deano RCC Contributor I am: Dean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamilton,Ontario Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 332 Total Props: 0	I hope its not going to cut into your winter engine building.
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gus Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 197 Total Props: 0	tut tut ... not even married and already calling her "the wife" .... My wife told mea early on that was a no=no. So I call her by her name instead ... Could make for a really cold winter... gus
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