Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / January 2004

I just went to the IMAA web site and read the petition:
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12) Motion by Tom Hammer second by Don Pemberton Motion is made to: Petition
the AMA to refrain from sanctioning Big Bird events. Petition the AMA from

GROTE MODELBOUW RUILBEURS
Zaterdag 28 februari 2004, 9 tot 18u
      Zaal 't Reigersnest
       DendermondseSteenweg 13

Any one out there order a MPX/EVO fm Horizon Hobby and has received it yet?
Hitec supposly has sent them some...walt

Got a chance to get up onto the slope today. The rain and the wind
have prevented it for awhile.
Thermal underwear, two jerseys and an outer windproof shell kept me nice and
comfortable even though the temp was 5C and it was a very strong wind.

Hello everyone, I would like to introduce to you a new Electric
airplane that will blow you away.  It is manufactured and distributed
by FlitonUSA.
http://www.FlitonUSA.com

From the IMAA web site:
http://www.fly-imaa.org/imaa/announce.html#announce1
January 10, 2004
Tom Hayden - President IMAA

Can anyone tell me what channels are considered "Hi" band, and which
are "Low" band in the US with Futaba?  I am looking for a used Futaba
compatable transmitter, and I don't really mind having to change out
the crystals in my receivers, but I don't really want to go to the

I'm playing with the idea of building a giant scale Stearman PT-17.
Actually, I already decided that I want to build one, but I have no
specific information yet as how big to build, what engine to use...
Are there any really good scale kits for a Stearman? Or plans?

This weekend I completed installing my electronics in a TwinJet 'Racers
Edition' (Permax 480 motors included). I have put in an 8 cell 3000 Mah
Nimh pack by Sanyo.
My question is: when I wheigh the model, I almost get up to 1.4 Kg,

I am Looking into Buying A radio control plane. whether it be a model
one where i put it together myself or a premade. but i am not sure what
kind to get. if anyone has any advice please email me. my price range is
a maximun a $150.00 is it possible to get a quality plane for that

Hi all..
I'm packing away a engine for the Winter and need some assistance on
whether or not to use a drop of After Run Oil.
I've heard some people saying that they found that After Run oil

My wife recently gave me an Aerobird Challenger and, after having gotten a
lot of good tips from you kind folks, I'm doing pretty well goofing around
with the FMS R/C simulator.  Now that spring's around the corner, I'm
thinking to the real thing, but have some additional thoughts:

I have lost the wiring instructions for my Jeti 350 speed controller.
Can someone tell me which of the servo type leads go to what.
There are 2 and I think from memory one is Rx and the other for a switch,
one is longer than tother.

Hello, I am trying to find a kit for my aging father.  He was a nagivator in
the air force and air guard for many years and really misses flying.  He now is
long retired and does have a home on a lake.  He has mentioned building a
flying boat or pontoon plane many times.  I want to ...

I have a new Magnum 52 four stroke and need a plane for it.  I am thinking
of maybe a cub or biplane (Kyosho pitts) of some type.  Kits or ARFs are ok.
I prefer sport or semi-scale.  I don't want a Somethin Extra.  Any
suggestions.  Thanks.