Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / December 2003

AMA District V Members (AL, TN, FL, GA, SC, MS and PR)
Is it time for a change in the leadership of District V? Are you ashamed of
the District VP's monthly column in Model Aviation? Do the motions he puts
before the EC embarrass you?  It is time for District V to send an active

Its been a while, but i am finally getting back into R/c. I do have a
few questions and observations.
1. is the Sfa still around?
2. i went to the AMA site and i was surprised to see how much the dues

Hiya,
Im considering building a 4 rotor flying platform, all the rotors blow air
downwards and are arranged in a square,
I was just woundering what the cheapest sort of motors and rotors you would

hi all, i'm a newbie in NYC, and am planning to get an electric RC plane kit
(am looking at this one - http://www.hobby-lobby.com/minipiper.htm)
i know u need AMA membership to use the airfield at Floyd Bennet Field in
Brooklyn and at other clubs in the area too. but i was wondering ...

Can anyone give me building tip for building an Ultra Stick 40
Thanks

With winter coming, whats the best why to storage a glo engine for the
winter? should it lay level? nose down? Want to make sure the bearings stay
covered with the after run oils. Thanks

How good are these engines - particularly the 4 cycle?  I am in the market
for a reasonably priced .91 fs.  They look like OS clones but made in China?

If you would like a nice s/h Laser 70 try here
http://www.madeinhouse.co.uk/For_Sale.html

thanx, Ken

Linear servos....still got one that i think is crash leader .....erm sorry
sky leader.
Why dont they make em any more? ...great for throttles.
Ya just dont see em and people say "where dya get that"

   I may or may not have a duff battery, it seems to charge OK. if left on
charge overnight and then gives about 2.5hrs transmission time before the
alarm starts to sound (8.9volts) if I use it the next day. The possible
problem is that if I charge the transmitter overnight and ...

There is more to the information below but to keep it short I have left out
some stuff.
I have a Saito 182 that has been in storage for a couple of years.
Yesterday  I finally decided to try and fire it up again.  It has two plugs

I have a problem with the prop bolt coming out of a K&B .65 Sportster crank.
I'm at my wits end trying to keep this gremlin under control.  Does anybody
have a solution?  I've have people say use locktite solution and another
said to use epoxy, but I'm a little nervous to try this.  ...