Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2003

Does anyone know if I can put a 400 speed motor such as a Trick R/C 400 into
my AeroBird which has a 380 speed.  If I can what kind of performance can I
expect and what will it do to the battery....7.2 volt 900mh?
Thanks all

Hi Folks. Unfortunately I flew my beautiful Sig kadet sr. ARF into the
ground sunday whilst trying to knife edge (being stupid). Somone at the
field mentioned a hobby shop I could send my Saito .72 to to have it rebuilt
for 75 or so bones. It looks rebuildable. Anyone know of such a ...

I'm looking for an electric float or amphibian aircraft.
Would it be a foolish idea to convert say a Slow Stick or Yard Stick type craft with floats or am I "out to lunch" on this idea?
TIA

Hey everyone. I am COMPLETELY new to the world of RC Airplanes (I did have
some cars when I was a little kid, though) and to this newsgroup. I've
always wanted to own and fly my own RC Airplane, and haven't done any
serious research until now.

has there been a .060 engine shoot-out?What issue?or website??
Thanks

Any opinions?
Its for a friends plane....10 size p-51.
He doesnt have usenet, and im trying to help him out a bit.
Google results seem positive. Big power/little weight.

I am looking to buy a spitfire kit. Don't have oodles of cash, but need
something with retracts. any recommendations?
It is needed for a Christmas pressie.
Thanks

I was just packing up after 2 hours of guiding a powered glider about...
very pleasant and only just over 1/4 pint glow fuel used, my wallet
just loves frugality >:-)
When a chap comes into sight carrying an electric powered model plane.

Anyone have input on Great Plane's "YardStick?
It looks like a clone of the GWS "SlowStick"

Hi all (and pardon my english)
i'm searching for some information or articles about this model
but i have found nothing.
is there anybody who owns this plane? can somebody tell me

Anybody tried/heard anything about this one? Good/bad, wich engine are best
for the plane, anything?
Thanks
B-A

Can anyone tell me anything about this kit. Is it easy to put together, what
engine does it need , how many servos, does it have retracts, does it look
good, does it fly well, is it difficult to fly.
Thanks

Nice day at the field. I took off into the mild wind, made a low left
banking turn back towards the field about 30 feet high when I noticed
I had it banking too sharply. Instnctive corrections with the ailerons
made it veer sharply to the right and nosed into the ground. Tooth

Kind of like the header says,
I'm looking for recomendadtions as to who to go to (on the net preferably)
to get spares for a Citabria Ripmax kit. (in the UK)
Specifically Cowl / windshield.

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