Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / December 2003

Hi
Can any tell me where the centre of gravity should be on one of those
orrible looking pink flair giles 202-120's please.
TIA

Has anyone used the Shopatron Network to get R/C stuff?  I need to get some
Norvel parts which my LHS can no longer get.  I am leery of using a third
party, especially if there is a defective item or a shortage.  Any thoughts?
Thanks,

What am I missing?  I have been involved in R/C for over 20 yrs., and thus
have been charging batteries for over 20 years.  I have chargers, cyclers,
timers, meters and charts.
What is so special about LiPo chargers?  Do they sense when charging is

For those in the group that are into scratch building on my web site
www.rigtrash.com   click on the radio control button, i have quite afew
plans in DXF format to down load also there is a downloadable cad program
there to read,scale,print the plans out,,were i live here i take the ...

Real Flight Deluxe with Add Ons Volume 1
Lew Engineering RCJOY USB controller interface with cables for Airtronics,
JR, Futaba and Hitec
$100 plus shipping

Hi Guys,
I've been out of RC for 5 years and I saw some park flyers locally
flying Zagis and doing a little combat. I thought that looked like a
blast and I'd like to get involved.

Our local club has been having a fun fly contest every year for the past
twelve years. We have six monthly events, counting five, with one throw out.
For twelve years, I have been trying to win, with a best finish of second.
(We all know what you get for second place) This year, I ...

I am looking to purchase any (or all) of the Dave Patrick "Wring It
Out" series of videos.  I have checked ebay, as well as most of the
other R/C marketplaces, and can't locate any.
This morning, I called Dave Patrick Models and was told that they are

I've seen some flyer have a bottom release mechanism that allows them to put
a parachuter or some other item on the under carriage and with the flip of
the switch at the transmitter release the little bugger... anyone have plans
or insight on what parts are required to put one of ...

Hi, I'm ordering a plane from Tower and I need the dimensions of the box. I
need to calculate volume for shipping to my mailbox adress in the U.S.
Anyone have a 40 sized plane box lying around? Bet some of you are
surrounded by them :-)

Is there a formula to calculate prop pitch from the hub thickness?

Hi guys, chech out this link:
http://www.proxflyer.com/mi_video.htm
It's a 6-7 gram helicopter made by a Norwegian engineer.
Tears in my eye...

I'm planning to fly in Mexico and would like to know what the
frequencies are. Are they the same as the USA's?
Thanks, in advance.

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a smart charger for my 13.2V
4500mAh NiMH battery pack.
I'm looking for a charge current of about 1.5A, and a trickle charge of
about 100mA.