Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2003

Guys, I would  like to know if  can I use HPD 07RB PCM receiver with
other RC brands?
If not, why? Is this receiver 1024 bits?
Thank´s a lot

Hey fellas,
I'm looking for aluminum cowls for 1/4 scale Nieuport 17s. We've got a group
of 13 guys here in central IN building them from Scratch-A-Plane plans (we
had the kits laser cut). Balsa USA's are too small dia., and raiding the

I'm looking for any input on Great Plane's "RC Pilot flight sim!
TIA

Does anyone know where I can find a dvd
that explains how to  do the 3d aerobatics
Terry W
terryw@bright.net

I'm on a look out for a fast battery charger.  Firstly let me say that
primarily I fly IC helies and planes so its main use will be for charging TX
and RX batteries on those long flying days.
However, I may be interested in getting an electric plane but don't want to

Hiya folks
Its time to move on from my trusty old Irvine Tutor 40
Anyone got any thoughts/experience of the Piper Tomahawk from Airsail?
Cheers! :-)

heres the equipment:
Saito 180, tme smoke, slimline pitts smoke exhaust with
preheater integral, engine in hanger 9 edge540, mounted sideways
problem, cant get the damn thing primed to start, i can cover the exhaust

Sorry if this is a double post,but I'm not sure if the first one made it to the group!
I'm looking for any with experience or info on the Great Planes "RC Pilot" flight Sim!
TIA

I just ordered a Jett 50 engine, what would be the best ARF speed
plane for it.  I am not advanced enough for a delta wing, so I was
looking at the Great Planes Viper ARF.  Will this plane be able to
handle this engine?  Any other recommendations?  Thanks in advance.

I am about to start building a Herr Engineering StarLite and was
wondering which of solite or tissue and dope would be  lighter, and if
the difference would be significant.  I have used solite before and that
was pretty easy, tissue and dope sounds like a pain in the butt.

Here you go ; another subject for the scale fraternity perhaps?
www.ProtoScience.com/protobike.html
Probably recommended for those of our brethren living in remote areas. You
there Reg ?

Hey all.
Is there anyone out there who does NOT have any problems running FMS on
their computer? If not, can you tell me what vid card you are using.
My puter keeps locking up on me sometimes after 30 seconds, sometimes

Has anyone managed to get hold of one of these yet?
Ripmax have been advertising them like mad but nobody seems to have any
stock!
Ray

http://www.eng.vt.edu/fluids/msc/gallery/conden/pg_sing.htm
Pictures of Jets and the formation of condensation thingies, I've seem
similar before but thought they were made up
you never know

There currently are quite a few kits like  this flooding Sydney for the
pre-Christmas sales.....
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/yellowbee.htm
How hard are they to fly with only 2 axis avail?