Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / September 2003

What is a good slow flyer that I can fly inside a backyard? I am
looking for something that would probably be considered an indoor
flyer. Also, where can I get a motor, esc. and compatible LiPolys for
it?

I am currently using a Futaba Skyport4 Tx.  I want to be able to use a
volt meter/cycler on the unit, but have discovered there is diode in the
system that keeps you from this very thing.  I was unable to locate a
'male' plug for the white 2 prong 'female' plug on the battery. My ...

http://morrishobbies.com/mvvs/58cc_gasser.html
This is a 58cc gasser which is supposed to put out more than most 80cc
gassers. It also weighs 3 pounds, producing an incredible 9.25 Bhp..
(!?) It is not out yet, but that is amazing if it is even close to

I am considering upgrading my starter form the Sullivan Hi Torque unit I
have atm and I wondered what the groups collective opinions are ?  Are
the planetary geared starters like the Tahmazo 180 on the Singapoer
Hobby Supplies page and the Kavan geared starter and the cheapo SMC

Had a wonderful day at the Geordie Nats today.... the weather was perfect,
the company was good, and, best of all, I came home with the prize for best
flight of the day and was voted best pilot... Chuffed? You bet....
My thanks to the organisers, the chap on frequency control, ...

I am breaking in a YS in the air. I have it super rich right now - the
exhaust is almost like that of a helicopter. I had it flame out with about
1/3 tank remaining and I had to deadstick into the bushes. I am wondering,
is it common to break in a YS too rich and have it flame out ...

The instructions for my electric sailplane say to balance 68mm from
LE.  When I check CG using GP CG Machine, the plane shows to be VERY
nose heavy even with the battery shoved all the way back to the servos
for the tail feathers.

Does anyone have any experience of the supercharged 120 four stroke.
I have heard that there was some problems with some of them
any info appreciated
Chris

I just got a Sky Scooter Pro II for my birthday.  So far 4 flights with
no crashes, but several very near misses:).  How high should this plane
fly.  Mine seems to not want to climb much higher than 50-60 feet.  That
seems too low to me to start trying loops and tricks.  I have ...

Well,
After complaining that my Odysessy was lame with the geared 180 motor I
decided to try a new motor. I dropped in a Razor 400. Wow!! What a
difference! It flies like it should. At least to the point when I was doing

I am looking for some needle valve o-rings for a gms 47.  Anyone know where
I can get them?  I have found a couple of places offering a complete carb
assembly, but I just need the o-rings.  Thanks.
John VB

When the decision to move SWAC from May to October was announced, I noted
that put it right in the middle of the election 'season' and wondered.  I
worried that it was skipped for a year to make the change as that sort of
thing has not worked in many industries and probably would be ...

Ok, I couldn´t resist it, I bought a Slow Stick kit the other day.
Now, I´m in the process of installing the radio gear in it and I have a
couple of spare Hitec "feather" HS50 micro servos I´d like to use. However,
they look so small compared to the slow stick!

Hope someone can help me.
As many of you will know there are four screws to hold the engine mount onto
the firewall.  However, one of the screws in my model will not tighten up it
just keeps turning, I thought this might cause a bit of unwanted vibration

Having problems getting enough torque to turnover engine through hard spot.
Using a Sullivan 12v starter with a 12v 6 amp battery charger as source...
Is my problem with the starter or the power source...? Need some pretty high
torque getting through the tough spot in the engine... ...