Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / September 2003

ok ive got all the servos installed in the tray now i need to install
the battery and the reciever and i am not sure how to make it so that
the battery and the reciever do not move. i am going to wrap the
battery and reciever in foam rubber. but what else can i do to hold

Anyone have experience with Great Planes new "FireBat"?
Tia

Anyone out there flying a Super Kaos?  Where did you put your CG?
I am just finishing up a Super Kaos 90 ( w/ Saito 180) from the M.A.N. plans
and hope to test fly Sunday.  The construction article showed the
recommended CG to be behind the airfoil high point by a fair bit.  I ...

What is 0.025" in m.m. ?
Cheers.

I bought an old OS engine which seems to have not been used for some time.
The engine does not seem to be damaged as it does have compression.  From
the exhaust port I can see that the piston does have some brown stuff on it
which I am guessing is the castor. Should I try to take ...

Does anyone out there have a silencer/exhaust for an SC46 Aero engine, my
has just developed a crack where it joins the engine.
Please e-mail with details including price etc.
Regards

The following note was sent to Dr. frank, Tues 10/23, PM:

Dr. Frank:
This request follows one made sometime in late July. I did not receive any

I was reading the instructions for a Pixie 14 speed control and I was
wondering why it is that with the more cells it runs on the less number of
servos it can power.  From 6-7 cell it can power 3 micro servos, from 8-10
cells it can power only 2 micro servos.  From10-18 cells no BEC ...

My on again, off again free flight project is almost done, and I had
this crazy idea to add 2 servos and see what a rubber band powered RC
plane would be like.  Since I have never dealt with any of the micro RC
stuff before I am looking for suggestions.  The kit I built is a Herr

Anyone have any experience using gyro units in rc planes. I've heard they
can be used to auto correct for things like cross wind... Anyone try this?
Is it worth? Thanks ahead of time...

Best price in town on a ceramic bearing set for the most popular engines.
http://fly.mcintoshcentral.com

Another quick question... and BTW appreciate all the help so far... Have a
.47 GMS aircraft engine. Should the glow plug be removed and cleaned after
every use? If so what should I clean it with? It seems to get mungy after
several uses... More questions: How often should the glow ...

I am new to this hobby.  I bought a used Ultra Sport low wing complete with
Futaba radio and Super Tigre .46 engine.  I took everyones advice from this
forum and have learned to fly on my brother in laws trainer.  I just soloed
last Saturday.  5 Take offs and landings.  I know I am ...

Was looking at the exploded schematic for my OS .40 engine last night.
And noticed the piston doesn't have a piston ring.  Am I missing
something?  How do you get any compression without a piston ring.
signed

Do i need a servo reverser for the alerions i have a jr quattro radio
that does not have the reversing option in it.