Bug HLG

The PROBLEM STILL EXISTS . . . Are the Files GONE ? Dave --- In bughlg@yahoogroups.com, wrote: Hello BUGgers: I ve been able to get into the BUG

From Ez2cDave · September 19, 2013 2:04 PM

Hi. New member here. Unable to look at free plans in files. Paul --- In bughlg@yahoogroups.com, wrote: Hello BUGgers: I ve been able to get into

From paull01 · September 17, 2013 4:00 PM

Hello BUGgers: I ve been able to get into the BUG files. Try again. If no luck, post needs and I ll try to get them to ya. KenSAM ... Hello BUGgers: I ve

From Ken Holden · September 9, 2013 7:50 PM

Are y all saying you re unable to view the files section? g

From giuseppi1955 · September 9, 2013 2:43 PM

When I first read the original post about not being authorized I accessed the page and was initially locked out as well. I clicked the ATT logo in the right

From giuseppi1955 · September 9, 2013 12:56 PM

Noone can access the files.  I m the owner/moderator and I can t access the files either.  I tried contacting yahoo but they have everything so screwed up

From John Gallagher · September 7, 2013 9:05 PM

Why am I Not Authorized to see the Files Section ???

From Ez2cDave · September 7, 2013 2:19 PM

You should see how well they all fly. Wow! Steve ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From Steve Leitgen · June 24, 2013 1:07 PM

Not defunct! Just $11.50 for the plans! :)

From chris · June 24, 2013 11:14 AM

Hi from RCbobcat55@yahoo.com  I have built about 12 of them over the years and am pretty sure I have a clean set of plans in my stash. If I can locate them I

From Robert Markle · June 23, 2013 10:33 PM

It should be waiting for you in your inbox. Have fun.

From hialanhughes · June 24, 2013 1:59 AM

Man the guy on the end standing by himself really got into them didn t he. hahahah

From hialanhughes · June 24, 2013 1:59 AM

Any idea where I could find plans for v-tail of original bug? RCM plan service seems to be defunct.

From id_yell_dg · June 23, 2013 9:30 PM

You can t have too many Bugs! Our Bug Tussle today. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From Steve Leitgen · June 22, 2013 8:58 PM

Im looking forward to seeing those photos!

From hialanhughes · June 22, 2013 3:00 AM

thanks a lot for the plans

From anthonyhalstead57 · June 14, 2013 6:35 PM

Hi. Welcome. The Lightninbug plans are located in the Files section of

From BugHLG-owner · June 14, 2013 4:42 PM

hi just started hlg, as any one got the pans for the bug has I would like to build one thanx

From anthonyhalstead57 · June 14, 2013 3:53 PM

Yeah, spring is most certainly here in NC. Though we ve been getting a great deal of rain lately. All that moisture has probably destroyed my brand bew bug

From simon alderman · April 28, 2013 6:41 PM

Our club s getting seriously Buggy . We have a one design DLG Bug contest June 22nd. Standard DLG rules with a 10 minute window. The one rule is that the

From Steve Leitgen · April 28, 2013 6:24 PM

I live in New Jersey so those of you still covered in snow, forgive me. I ve been getting some flying in this week. Yesterday there were two flights over

From gldrgidr · April 28, 2013 5:17 PM

Hello chuck I m glad the problems was solved properly in the end. Jan-Hein ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From janhein Ramakers · March 4, 2013 3:07 PM

To follow up on other messages here. The paypal claim was closed and I received a refund. But then....the kits arrived! So, I have sent Jan Hein the money

From chuck.glider · March 4, 2013 2:23 PM

Hi there. I always use a drop of Cyano (not the water-thin one) for the carbon tube joints and, unless I am in a hurry, PVA for the rest. Joints are quite

From Mark Moran · February 18, 2013 4:33 AM

I am building my first Bug. I m going to build it stock, but I have a question. What is the best adhesive to use to glue the ribs to the carbon tube spar? CA

From airporter · February 17, 2013 11:56 PM

I am building my first Bug. I m going to build it stock, but I have a question. What is the best adhesive to use to glue the ribs to the carbon tube spar? Or

From Night · February 17, 2013 11:02 PM

An update. I ve received an email from Jan-Hein. He s had some health issues recently. He says he sent the kits to me a few days ago and assures me that he

From Chuck · February 4, 2013 4:17 AM

Thanks, John! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From Dick Adams · February 3, 2013 2:11 PM

Dave s email is DPCMODELS@aol.com.  For some reason yahoo cut the aol.com from the message below.   John   ________________________________ From: gldrgidr

From John Gallagher · February 3, 2013 1:43 PM

The price for the kit is $20 plus shipping. Dave will cut either an AG37 kit or a 3014 kit. There are also tail options to choose from. Ask for a parts ID

From gldrgidr · February 3, 2013 1:04 PM

Laser is nice. But... It doesn t take too long to cut a kit out by hand. I cut out 3 in the course of a week putzing about while watching TV in the evening.

From Steve Leitgen · February 3, 2013 1:00 PM

For future reference, go to the group site and click on messages on the left side. There s a small box in the center above the first message shown for message

From gldrgidr · February 3, 2013 12:53 PM

Darned if I can figure out how to find post 1078. I tried the search function to no avail! Dick

From yooper360 · February 3, 2013 11:59 AM

Guys just go to post 1078 for the info on Bug short kits fdnyjery

From euph2201 · February 3, 2013 11:36 AM

TO ALL MY BUG BROTHERS:Sorry about the posts that guys have been getting scamed but if you go to dpcm models its a few posts back if you have trouble finding

From euph2201 · February 3, 2013 11:04 AM

Just to remind everyone, no attachments can be sent to this yahoo group. Yahoo filters them out. You can upload files, photos, etc to the group site. John

From gldrgidr · February 2, 2013 11:39 PM

From Robert Markle · February 2, 2013 10:25 PM

Check post #1078.... I know it s after the fact, but why send 25 Euro s away from the US, when you can get what you need here? The service from the man at the

From Target · February 1, 2013 8:53 PM

True. But watch your PayPal window of reporting troubles with a transaction. I think it was 5 weeks. But, being a trusting sole, I let that go by so this

From Richard Adams · February 1, 2013 7:32 PM

At least you got one! Jan-Hein, please respond. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From Chuck · February 1, 2013 7:25 PM

Join the crowd, Chuck. I paid for two and got one. After months of e-mails and several promises to get the other kit out, I gave up. This character is

From Dick Adams · February 1, 2013 5:28 PM

Message for Jan-Hein Ramakers. Hi Jan Hein, I ve sent you some money via PayPal for two kits a while ago, and also sent you some follow up emails asking when I

From Chuck · February 1, 2013 5:26 PM

Thanks Porter! I m looking towards the Dymond 3.7Extreme s right now for servos, and will look into your reccie on the AR6300 Rx, and KC battery.   Thanks.  

From Christopher Behm · January 2, 2013 7:40 PM

What are guys running for the on-board gear in the bug? Are servos lighter than the ones shown on the plan suitable? What about single cell LiPo s and servos

From airporter · January 2, 2013 5:58 PM

Thanks Lee. R, Chris ... From: Lee Teicheira Subject: Re: [BugHLG] Bug gear? To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 2, 2013,

From Christopher Behm · January 2, 2013 8:04 AM

OK, thank you. R, Chris ... From: Steve Leitgen Subject: Re: [BugHLG] Re: Bug gear? To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January

From Christopher Behm · January 2, 2013 8:01 AM

I have a full flying tail so need the weight. I d rather have useful weight than lead. I can t remember the receiver and can t look. The nose is sealed and can

From Steve Leitgen · January 2, 2013 7:39 AM

I still fly on FM, So I use a Berg receiver. It is perfectly happy on 2S LiPo. Be careful. Most ain t. Or use your light weight Spectrum receiver. My in flight

From Lee Teicheira · January 2, 2013 3:05 AM

Copy that, Bob- I do remember reading somewhere that the wiring order when the servos come with the JST connectors can differ on the Orange Rx s. I will be

From Christopher Behm · January 1, 2013 11:42 PM

Thanks Steve. Wow, 500mAh, that s a mammoth battery for the bug! Which servos and where did you get them? Also, are you using the RX61 for the Airt Rx?? Two of

From Target · January 1, 2013 11:39 PM

I fly the Apogee, similar size, for which the plans can be found at charlesriverrc.org.  I am using a 1S 250 mah lipo battery with typical small servos (HS55

From Bob Burrier · January 1, 2013 10:31 PM

I ve got 4 gm servos, an Airtronics receiver (Airtronics will run on a single lipoly) and a 500mAh cell. Make sure your receiver will work on a single cell.

From Steve Leitgen · January 1, 2013 11:12 PM

What are guys running for the on-board gear in the bug? Are servos lighter than the ones shown on the plan suitable? What about single cell LiPo s and servos

From Target · January 1, 2013 10:20 PM

Hello Jerry I had to raise the price a bit due to increased wood costs. I hope not so much that I scare you off ;-) . The new price is 12.50 per kit. It makes

From janhein Ramakers · December 31, 2012 8:42 AM

I would like to buy two of your kits. Is the price 10 + 10 + 5.7 E? How do I buy using Paypal? Jerry Jackson 15464 FM 471, #8 San Antonio, TX 78253 USA

From jerryflyer · December 31, 2012 8:35 AM

Something I learned from building an Allegro Lite..... I built 14 horizontal stabs trying to get one lighter than Drela s sanded solid balsa one. That includes

From Steve Leitgen · December 30, 2012 3:53 PM

Chris, This question has been asked before. It isn t just a matter of making the tail light.  It s a matter of keeping it light and strong.  The fin/rudder

From John Gallagher · December 30, 2012 7:32 AM

... R Target thanks so much for your info Happy Holidays Jerry

From euph2201 · December 30, 2012 12:00 PM

See the message two before yours. R, Target

From Target · December 30, 2012 10:55 AM

Hi Everyone and Happy Holidays to you all. I have the same Question as Frank does .I would like to know where I can purchase a BUG Kit .. Thanks so much

From euph2201 · December 29, 2012 10:35 PM

Aren t there some extremely light coverings available now?? What are your recommendations for sealing the balsa from moisture?? Thank you DLR for your advice.

From Christopher Behm · December 29, 2012 2:13 PM

Hi, Frank- I bought the Bug laser cut kits from Dave at DPCMODELS@aol.com He charged very little for the parts, and already has the files. The service was

From Target · December 29, 2012 2:08 PM

Hello Frank if you like to get a kit , you can mail me. i do have a few kits left in stock greetings jan-Hein ... [Non-text portions of this message have been

From janhein Ramakers · December 29, 2012 1:35 PM

From long expereince, holes and covering look better but weigh more than a light weight balsa solid surface uncovered. Covering is heavy and will weigh more

From gldrgidr · December 28, 2012 11:59 PM

Please tell me where I can buy a Bug Kit. Thank in advance. Frank Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: cbbehm.lmbehm@sbcglobal.net Sender:

From fcw37363@aol.com · December 29, 2012 5:59 AM

DLR- All sounds good. I m wondering about the radio gear for the bug, particularly the battery and servos. I fly JR/Spektrum, so I plan on one of the HK Orange

From cbbehm.lmbehm@sbcglobal.net · December 28, 2012 6:35 PM

Over the years as time (allotted by my wife) has allowed me to play, I have refined my BUG to withstand full power DLG launches (at least by me). I have kept

From drawley@rocketmail.com · December 28, 2012 3:35 PM

Thanks, Porter. R, Target ... From: airporter Subject: Re: [BugHLG] Re: Plans Update. To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, December

From Christopher Behm · December 8, 2012 9:53 AM

Good chance that someone is using a smart phone, and those usually don t support e-mail editing, such a highlighting, color, bold, and such. Just a thought.

From Katie Taylor · December 8, 2012 1:15 AM

Why is the highlighting being removed from emails? Leaving it in would make reading the following MUCH easier. Porter From: airporter Sent: Friday, December

From airporter · December 8, 2012 1:08 AM

I have a question or two about the plans I have- Is the LE 1/8 dowel a regular dowel material, or is it hard balsa? Has anyone started with a hard square

From airporter · December 7, 2012 11:53 PM

... Hi, Alan- I have a question or two about the plans I have- Is the LE 1/8 dowel a regular dowel material, or is it hard balsa? Has anyone started with a

From Target · December 7, 2012 1:25 PM

Jahein, I am still waiting for the second kit promised, when I paid for two and you only shipped one. I have politely made requests off list and you have

From Dick Adams · October 31, 2012 5:51 PM

Hello Dan I do have a few kits in stock and i you like I can send you two . greetings Jan-Hein Ramakers ... [Non-text portions of this message have been

From janhein Ramakers · October 31, 2012 12:57 PM

Hello Janhein, Are there still short kits available? If so, do the ordering instructions from your March post remain valid? I would like to order 2 kits.

From wera611 · October 30, 2012 9:40 PM

Hi Guys, I am going to do an update on the plans shortly. The error i know of is the body only has a cut line for the Selig 3014 Airfoil. There is no line

From hialanhughes · October 29, 2012 6:15 PM

Very fine Bug you built! Looks like you may have lengthened the nose a bit? Also, where is the throwing peg? Rick

From kb11troy · October 8, 2012 7:31 AM

Uploaded photos of my first Bug. Has a full flying tail. I glued and glassed the wing on. (simpler mounting) The nose is sealed. (also simpler) Total weight is

From sleitgen756 · October 7, 2012 2:09 PM

I m sorry for the last post from me. A virus got to Yahoo and apparently sent that virus email to everyone on my email list. Hope that none of you have been

From gldrgidr · October 3, 2012 12:38 PM

The bug kit is a short kit … all the balsa parts you need, you supply the rest of the materials to finish it out. There are a number of great Vimeo or

From txag86 · October 1, 2012 4:37 PM

I m not sure if I m in the right place, but I would love to learn what more about dlg flight. Is there a BUG kit... I have the plans to build one and still

From onehappybigguy · September 28, 2012 5:52 PM

Do you know what really amazes me? With all the Chinese Junk floating around....with the instant gratification via UPS or FedEX.... I can still read about and

From dave_n6xjp · September 21, 2012 9:39 AM

Hi from bob m-aka RCbobcat55 I built a bug about 4 years ago which has been flown in PA,NC,SC,KY,Arizona,Ohio,TN and MD. I have pics of it flying at the

From Robert · September 17, 2012 10:30 PM

Current weight minus radio and covering is 1.78oz. Airfoil was AG 37. I used the ones from the Lightning Bug file. The wing is glued and glassed on. I decided

From Steve Leitgen · September 9, 2012 11:19 AM

HI Steve, Thanks for sharing with us. I have a few questions for you if you dont mind. What airfoil are you going with? What have you chosen to cover with?

From Squid · September 9, 2012 4:21 AM

Well, I ve got the wing, fuse and tail framed up on a Lightning Bug. I hope to have it done in the next few days. I went with a full flying horizontal stab.

From Steve Leitgen · September 4, 2012 9:12 AM

Hi In a few days i should have more pictures and a video up. I am a student and very busy... See a few pics in the African bug folder Regards [Non-text

From gerrit cronselaar · September 4, 2012 8:22 AM

Hi guys, how is everyone? I am sending an email out to all to firstly ask if any one could take a video of the Lightninbug & if you are building could you take

From Squid · September 4, 2012 7:08 AM

Separate BEC s typically are to reduce the load on your ESC (even if it has one) and keep the amps for the important equipment like your receiver and servos.

From chris · August 1, 2012 7:23 PM

You can download a update version in the file section of this group. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From Juan Balnius · August 1, 2012 11:25 AM

Juan, can you tell me if plans for thr Bug are available anywhere on the web. thanks in advance for your help. Frank ... From: Richard

From Frank C Woods · July 31, 2012 10:28 AM

I ve been using Airtronics gear in my DLGs. They operate on one Li-Poly cell. Why bother with a BEC? Steve L. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been

From Steve Leitgen · July 30, 2012 11:25 PM

Thanks ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From Juan Balnius · July 31, 2012 2:11 AM

... my ... A BEC is a Battery Eliminator Circuit. Usually it s part of the ESC but not all ESCs include one. Most servos and receivers are only rated for use

From Richard · July 25, 2012 7:49 AM

... Spektrum receivers and Dymond D47 servos are rated for up to 9 volts, so you can run them directly from a 2s lipo with no BEC or regulator necessary.

From kb11troy · July 25, 2012 8:06 AM

What the heck is a BEC. I just plug my LiPO pack to the receiver. Will my glider fly longer if I use a BEC? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been

From Juan Balnius · July 24, 2012 11:18 PM

Hello The need for a BEC is dependent on the battery, receiver, servo combination you use. If you use a NiMh pack, no problems. If you use a LiPo pack, which

From Lee Teicheira · July 24, 2012 9:18 PM

Ihave started building a Lightnin Bug,this will be my first glider and I have two questions. First the plans show a BEC do I need the BEC for this to work

From rkh1954 · July 17, 2012 2:01 AM

Hi, have you checked the files section...otherwise see if (cant recall his name) Kiwi bloke here who drew up the updated plans...he provided a PDF file for

From Laurie (WJ) Carroll · July 15, 2012 11:14 PM

Anybody have a DXF file on any of the versions of the BUG? I had built one when it first came out but do not have my plans anymore. Thanks

From g6gun@verizon.net · July 14, 2012 12:27 PM