Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / January 2004

At the field today a guy flying a Quickie 500 plane (at what, 100+ mph?)
plowed into a Funtana, pretty much destroying both planes.  What's the
normal protocol on something like that - does the Quickie pilot pay for the
other guy's plane, or is it just an accepted risk of flying?

What is the difference between a pattern plane and an aerobatic plane?  (No
that's not a setup for a joke, but feel free to add a punch line if it is
germaine.)

I have a new, in the box, K&B .45 that I traded another engine for.
In the instructions, it mentions that the fuel tank should be vented
to the atmosphere - although a pressure tap is included in the box,
just needs to be drilled and tapped.

Has anyone had any luck with making a model fo a RC bird?
I was thinking along the lines of a seagull.
Thanks, Pete.

Will the Futaba servo work with the JR RX?
tk

I have allways had good luck with Super Tiger but the new style mufler
is hedeous, and big. Does anyone know if the old one piece muffler
from the S-40 will fit the GS-45 ABC.

I have downloaded the FMS simulator and it works OK - but is too
'sensitive' to be usable with the keyboard.
Built up a connection thingy for my JR 8310 - it consists of a resistor
and zenor diode - connects the JR buddy port to the parralel port of a

These need to be extended on the plane, do they have to be interior or
exterior, thanx, ken

Things aren't looking good for the ESA... That's too bad. I was really
looking forward to the pics and data... I know how they feel, I've had days
like that out at the field...
Spirit and Opportunity... Let's Roll!

Can any one give me some advise on the rope a have to use(length, weight,
etc)?

Does anyone know where I can get these?
I have a Mincraft 12V drill and I'm impressed with it, so I'm looking to buy
their bench saw and mini jigsaw (useful for scratch building), but I can't
find them anywhere.

Ok, first flight details...... of the Yellow Bee.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/yellowbee.htm
Assembled plane as per the video. All ok.
Went to fly it, took off perfectly then oh oh..... mustn't have trimmed it

Read these on a local aviation ng today. Thought you may enjoy the fun also:
A "SR71" Blackbird was crossing the control-zone of London Control. It
seems that the controller didn't know the service ceiling of this
aircraft (around 30.000 meters (not feet!!)):

Someone out there has a simple device for accurately cutting rubber strips
for rubber powered aircraft.
For some reason, 1/8 sq has disappeared off the market here in S.Oz. Can
get bigger sections, hence a good accurate cutter is needed.

It was a great flying day for the last day of the year.
No wind.
62 degrees
(well, it could have been a little warmer.........)