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Title: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Bill Hodges on April 23, 2009, 12:48:32 PM
I am ready to put the first flights on my Bi-slob.  It appears that most folks are using .015 X 52' lines.  Is that correct?  Also, I am using a Fox 35 on it.  What prop would you recommend?

Edit:  OK, I put the first two flights on it this morning and I am addicted.  The air was dead calm, but I had a ball.  Had it hovering on the first flight and laughed my butt off all the way through both flights.

Why didn't I do this years ago?

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.  I haven't tried the 10-5 APC yet, but I will next time out.

Bill Hodges

Edit:  OK, I finally got my hands on a couple of APC 10-5's and tried one on the Slob this morning.  Made a big difference.  Hovers much easier now and even tail slides.  I'm loving the Slob!!

Bill
Title: Re: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Roger Vizioli on April 23, 2009, 12:56:20 PM
Hi Bill,
We fly on 50's or 52's, wind depending.
Have not flown mine in awhile, just checked it - it has a 10x5 on it now and I know I have used 10x6's.
You will enjoy it, great change of pace.
Any other questions, just ask.
Roger V.
Title: Re: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Paul Taylor on April 23, 2009, 12:57:06 PM
10 X 5 APC's per Big Iron (aka Mavin Denny)
Title: Re: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Roger Vizioli on April 23, 2009, 01:10:42 PM
Quote from: rootbeard on April 23, 2009, 12:57:06 PM
10 X 5 APC's per Big Iron (aka Mavin Denny)

Paul,
That is as good a recommendation as one could ask for!   :)

R U going to Brodak's? If so, I hope to be there.
Roger V.
Title: Re: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Allan Perret on April 23, 2009, 01:29:58 PM
I fly mine on .012 x 58'.  OS  25FP  with 10-4 or 9-5 props.
I flew my buddies Slob yesterday,  .015 x 58' with LA25  and same props. 
Both combos work great,  the .012 lines have a little better feel. 
You are fixing to have some fun.
Title: Re: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Paul Taylor on April 23, 2009, 05:40:14 PM
Quote from: Roger Vizioli on April 23, 2009, 01:10:42 PM
Paul,
That is as good a recommendation as one could ask for!   :)

R U going to Brodak's? If so, I hope to be there.
Roger V.

Hey Roger!
Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, the plan is to be at Brodaks 2009. We have our room booked. I thought about packing my bags, but that might be a little over the top. Want to join me and Ryan in Junkyard wars? Be part of Team Rootbeard?
Were not looking to win anything other then new friendships and seeing old some old friends. (not calling anyone old) LL~
Title: Re: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Robert McHam on April 23, 2009, 05:52:48 PM
The junkyard wars event sounds like a truly fun time! Wish I could be there!

Robert
Title: Re: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Roger Vizioli on April 23, 2009, 07:34:48 PM
Quote from: rootbeard on April 23, 2009, 05:40:14 PM
Hey Roger!
Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, the plan is to be at Brodaks 2009. We have our room booked. I thought about packing my bags, but that might be a little over the top. Want to join me and Ryan in Junkyard wars? Be part of Team Rootbeard?
Were not looking to win anything other then new friendships and seeing old some old friends. (not calling anyone old) LL~

Paul,

Sounds like a good idea. One or two of our club members will also be there, is there room for them if they are interested?
Roger
Title: Re: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Paul Taylor on April 23, 2009, 07:43:31 PM
Sure thing. Sent you a PM.
Title: Re: Bi-slob questions
Post by: Wynn Robins on April 23, 2009, 08:54:15 PM
the best prop I have ever run on my slobs has been a 10 x 6 3 blade Grish Nylon - it takes a beating on those "brick glide" landings that happen when you are having so much fun you forget about fuel load..........