Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / December 2003

Help Please--- What am I or Irvine doing wrong?
I have purchased 4 Irvine 53's at various times over the last 3 years.
These have been in different planes and not bought to replace ones that have
failed.

Hi GUYS..  
if i may have  your attention  just for a second then you may get
back to the "other" things at at hand..   anyone have one of these
planes? any tips?  flying it?  putting it together? I'm eager to get

I use the Futaba R-138DF receivers in all my models. They are sold as
8 channel receivers but only have servo sockets  for channels 1 - 7.
How do you connect up the servo for channel 8?
Just curious, seems a bit odd to have an eight channel reciever with

Anyone know of a Osprey V22 or similar tilt Rotor model that is flying?
Thanks
Clive

Is anyone familiar with the Schulze isl 6-series chameleon charger. It
seems pretty versatile just checking.
Thanks , Steve

Hi y'all,
RE: WWII C-47
What in the heck are all those round "holes", "ports", or whatever
they are, seen in the fuse side windows of a C-47? Anybody here know?

GreatPlanes has released a FREE download of the 1903 Wright Flyer.  It
will work with either the G2 RealFlight or the G2 Lite simulators.
Enjoy.
http://www.realflight.com/wright-flyer/index.html

just got my funky chicken from  www.hobby-lobby.com  very cool little thing
,,sent off for another one for something strange at the field you got to
check this out..

A relative who works at a local auction house says there will be several old
RC transmitters up in the next few days that will probably go for next to
nothing.  I know the batteries are probably kaput and they may be pre-1991.
Could I still use them as buddy boxes to teach newbies?

What servos are needed for the UCD 60 with a 91 four stroke ? Trying to
figure my budget. Thanks --  Bob

I'm considering buying a Royal Evo 9 transmitter for IC powered flight and
wondered where I can get a good look and play with one.  I've read through
the manual and like the feature set on paper but like most things you can't
beat holding the thing before lashing out that kind of ...

Need 2ft of 6mm OD Carbon fibre tube does anyone know of a U.K. supplier who
is cheap, as have been quoted 4,50 plus 9.00 for postage to Spain, seems a
bit steep
Thx,

Well my wife really did it.  She bought me a park flyer (FireFlight from the
Sharper Image - similar to Hobbyzone's FireBird) and I'm having a blast.
Now I've been eyeing all the old R/C stuff that hasn't flown in 10+ years.
The first bird I'm likely to get back into the air is an ...

Need 2ft of 6mm OD Carbon fibre tube does anyone know of a U.K. supplier who
is cheap, as have been quoted 4,50 plus 9.00 for postage to Spain, seems a
bit steep
Thx,

Hi guys.  I'm in need of some plans for a 40 size trainer.  Something
similar to a Sig LT40.  I'm considering helping a newbee get into the
hobby, and want to scratch build.  Depending on how it goes, I might
consider setting up a building/flying program for our club.