Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / December 2003

Does anybody know how to interpret the expiration date on the GP CA glue
bottles?  GP makes a big point of having this, then uses some obscure code.  Is
"205"  May, 2002?  Is "510"  October, 2005?  
Peter

Any thoughts (ease of use, reliability) on the electronic tachs that are
available to measure the  engine RPM?
I'm thinking of spending the $39 CDN on either the Hobbico (1 year warranty)
or Hangar 9 (2 year warranty) model and was wondering if they are a "toy" or

Win one of 3 copies of the latest MS Flight Sim 2004 in
this comp with such an easy answer to the question.
http://www.flights4all.com
Ozzie

Thanks for all the help with my RC locomotive project. I think I have pretty
well sorted things out with the exception of one control. I have found channel
controlled on/off and momentary on switches at Hobby-Lobby and EMS/Jomar. Now I
am looking for an electronic potentiometer to ...

well just got home, i work on a drilling rig 7 on 7 off so i had to work
x-mas...my big boxes from hobby lobby were in the house and now got Funky
Chicken #2 in the air these things are too cool. hope everyone got something
new to fly and have a great new year. i think i'm going to ...

Looking for anyone that has any hands on experence with this aircraft. IE..
What is the quallity like, does everything fit,, Paint , covering, Hardware,
etc[Not sure what kind on covering.. anyone have any ideas]? And what about
fllight worthness and what kind of motors are being ...

I'm looking for tips on how to seal the gaps on ailerons.
I have an overweight Citabria which tip stalls in a most entertaining
manner,
however, I'd like a little less entertainment when coming in to land and

There are rumblings that JR is coming out with a 9X transmitter to replace
the 8103. Is there any info on whether this is true and if so when the new
transmitter would be for sale

Here's the deal . . .
Couple of new air drills laying under the dead tree with lights on it
downstairs.
Looking for a source of air tool lubricant - your basic _actual_ >air

The February issue of Model Airplane News has a review of Polk's Hobby
Tracker II Radio.  It seems to have a lot of good features for the money,
such a frequency scanner, memory storage for 99 models, and variable
frequency.  Price is $275.  I have not been a fan of Polk's Hobby in ...

On Jan. 3, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Project will
deliver the first mobile laboratory to the surface of Mars. The
rover will perform robotic geological fieldwork that may reveal
a history of water on Mars. On Jan. 2, 2004, NASA's Stardust

Will this plane fly on a 91FS  it weighs 12pound .
Is there any reviews out there could only find two with my search engine.
Thanking you for any assitance offered.
                                                         Dean (outback OZ)

I found a scale kit in Sweden for the SAAB Sapphire (a 50's Air Force
trainer) http://www.mjd.se/ . It is a 3 channel, electric, 400 motor,
with a 34 inch wing span. The kit has no hardware, no motor, no speed
control, and no landing gear (hand launch). I could not believe the

trespassing aside, what are the limits on using open fields for r/c
flight?  for ecample if a county owned field is large enough and
unobstructed...are there guidelines a newbie should be following?