Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / April 2004

Who know this plane?
Pitts scale 1/4 from Phil Ramsey
I like to know the angel of incidence!
Thanks

I have bent 5/32 music wire to shape for landing gear for a 4*40 with
trycycle landing gear. The wire was stiff when bending but after bent
to shape it moves out of shape eaisly. I understand music wire is good
to use,is it good to use for landing gear? I fly on a grass field. I

have a plan for a balsa model, used to used the Balsa cement to tack, and
then PVA to get a better hold.
Any ideas on what's available now, as have not done any of this for
sometime?

I am planning on using a Saito 56 on  my UltraStick 40
does anyone have sugestions on what prop to use ?
also  does anyone have experiance with this combination as all comments are welcome

I'm finishing up an orphaned Hangar 9 1/3d Extra. I have no documentation and
would appreciate if someone could supply the CG placement for me.
Thanks,  Mitch

Question, what is the correct length to replace new aerial lead on my Futaba
35Mgh receiver.
My original length was approx 1.025m ( 38 inches ) my local modelshop quoted
1 meter.

Sorry for the problems on the links on my last post.
Anyone interested in upgrading your old FF7 to a brand new FF9 for 199
pounds (plus p+p) drop me an line or visit RCplansguide at
www.rcplansguide.com

I've acquired a 40 LA, but have no operating instructions. Anyone have
details of OS recommended procedure for setting up the idle?
David Turner

There was a post on the rec.models.rc.soaring group in 2001 about installing
a 2-servo output gyro on a Zagi for stability. I haven't been able to find
any more information on this experiment and I'd really like to find out if
anyone's tried it. Does anyone know of any other ...

I built a Sig Riser and powered it with a Norvel Big Mig mounted on a pod.
Although the aircraft reaches a good  height under power, the glide is poor
due I suspect  to the drag of the pod and engine hanging out in the air.
Could someone recommend a similar electric ...

I am relatively new to electronics, not dealt with digital circuitry
so far, but eager to learn while building my own receiver, ESC's and
transmitter for a rather complex project. The receiver I had very
little trouble finding schematics for - a good looking ESC was even

Here's the link:
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&include=0&userid=mgh
thanks for reading!
Marzia

I want to end-to-end solder KAN1050 Nimhs. I know that such soldering
works well for sub-C cells, but I'm wondering if anybody had success
doing it on these cells. I want to make the pack as light as possible
and better fitting in my sailplane. So, is it doable?

Does anybody know the parameters of the AXI 2814/10 and 2814/12 for
motocalc? I cannot find them anywere on the internet.
Thanks
Michael

I am looking for anyone that has had some experience making large scale
retracts.  I am working on a Mossie and none of the off the shelf items will
fit the bill.  Any advice out there?