Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / September 2003

ok, this might be a good one to ask here
I got lots of batteries and am tired of swapping out batteries in chargers.
so I figgure i'll whip up a charger that only does 1.2 volts and put current
limiting resistors for each cell, and then have it branch aout to do about

I've been watching the commotion over the facelift at RCU for a while
now, and I don't get the blind rage and venom being sprayed.  The site
took me a day or so to get used to; I don't particularly like change.
But I have to say, it's as easy to use and easier to customize.  Now

disreguard - test only

looking for UK supplier of flight box's flat pack or ready built two/three
drawer
Barry

Any of you hooligans got a "Ripmax" one that fits the parallel port of ya pc
for real flight sim.
My original ones gone awol so the cost of a new one is loads. At the moment
"Ripmax dont have any of the £30 jobbys as they are revamping a newer

    I am trying to get in contact with distributors of radio controlled
models and equipment outside of the UK, Does anyone have names/web
addresses etc. of any R/C distributor outside the UK?
Thanks

Everyone knows the radiotransmitter must be on while the receiver is
switched on.
But why is this?
And what are the consequences of sloppyness in this matter?

Can you recommend a good aerodynamics site,
particularly one that covers model design well?

I have 8cell packs of 1050mAh - type KAN NiMH and would like to use them in
a twin speed400 model - a foam Horten VII flying wing
One single 1050mAh pack will not be enough for both motors. Is it possible
to use 2 packs and motors in a serial circuit ?

I pretty much understand how and why props have different pitches.  But
how does a larger diameter prop affect your flight since your only
changing by say 1/2" on a side?

Anybody know of a good di$counted $ource of Hitec/RCD receivers and servos?
Cheers --  \__________Lyman Slack_________/
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I have an electric airplane that weighs 3 1/2 lbs. After about 100
flights, the wire landing gear had twisted such that the axel of the
left gear had twisted to give the left wheel a toe out. It surprised
me that there were no adverse effects on the ground handling. The fact

Hi Gang,
    Several of us are involved in a winter challenge project this
year, proposed by a fellow club member. The challenge is simple, and
it is to build a scale (can't be an ARF) project for next spring.

The NiCad batteries in my radio and the gel cell battery in my starter will
be unused for 6+ months while I am away.
What is the best way to leave them?  Charge them up and leave them hoping
they will be OK when I get back? Leave the power on an let them discharge

I have 8cell packs of 1050mAh - type KAN NiMH and would like to use them in
a twin speed400 model - a foam Horten VII flying wing
One single 1050mAh pack will not be enough for both motors. Is it possible
to use 2 packs and motors in a serial circuit ?