Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / December 2003

Has anyone flown a Cap 232, preferrably a Hangar 9 ( Kyosho 60 size is
the same size as the Hangar 9 and might be the same ),  **AND**  flown
the Cap 232 in RFG2?
Lyman Slack and a couple of other people told me to beware of the low

I've just purchased a trainer for myself and 10yr old son to start our
venture into R/C and am planning on joing the local club and
getting with an instructor.  However, I'm curious as to other's experinces
when introducing a young boy to hobby, any pitfalls I should look

I saw the Flair Swallow ARTF in the LHS the other day and liked the look of
it.  Does anyone have one and have any comments good or bad to make?
Thanks,

What is everyone's opinion on the difference between the Futaba 6EXA and the
6XAS.  The EXA is $50. cheaper but I can't see any big differences in the two.
What am I missing?
Thanks for the help.

I am in the market for a new 3D model, I have narrowed my choice down to the
3D flip or the YT Freestyle Rush, has anyone had experience with either of
these models, Which one would you go for and why?
Any comments on build quality, flying performance etc would be greatly

I know this has been asked 1000 times but i just want to make sure.
Is Sanwa stuff compatible with Futaba.
I dont think it is?
Brett

A few university collegues and I in our second year at university are
designing an aircraft to take part in the BMFA Heavy Lift Challenge. We
have a lot of ideas and have done a fair amount of research but since
non of us have any experience with model aircraft we are concerned ...

A couple of years ago I built a Balsa Craft / Model Designs Sea Fury using
the recommended electric bits. The design weight was 48oz with a 1700SCR
pack, the weight of mine with the recommended RC2000 pack and lots of lead
to put the CG in the right place was 58oz. (All but 2oz was ...

AMT-AT 180 turbine for sale, only one hours run,  CANADA only
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   Have started building a Cessna Bird dog from RCM plans (#1189). Cut out
all fuse formers etc, per plans, however it appears that F-3 is incorrectly
drawn. When I glued formers to fuse lite-ply sides there is a "contour"
caused by F-3 that does not look like it belongs there. The ...

A few weeks ago some older guys from the club an I got talking up U/C
in my shop because I had an old ukie hanging from the ceiling. Well to
make a story short, on a lark we mowed a circle at the flying field
the other day and vowed to give it a try again.  Now I learned to fly

Does anyone know where I can read up the content of the "A" test? I have a
friend who is about ready to do his, but has not yet joined the local club
(joining in Jan ) I would have just liked to let him know exactly what he
will be tested on.TY

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F-U EHOBBIES!!!

I wish to use one for a model rocket strap-on booster. as this is
experimental, I do not want to invest too much in case it is not feasible.
anyone have some suggestions?

Which R/C company was first to market PCM radio control gear and in what
year was it ?
No guessing  please !!
David