Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2004

Has anyone has come across, or attempted to build for themselves, a hybrid
RC plane?  I'm thinking of an internal combustion engine driving an
alternator which supplies power for two electric motors.
I realize this might not be very efficient, just wondering really how

Do any of the upper end Futabas feature a flight timer?  I have a 6EXA as my
first radio, but it doesn't have a timer on it.
Ideally it'd be easy to set - not having to wade through 3 or 4 menu levels
to get at it, and perhaps give a one minute chirp to give you a 'heads up'.

  Does anyone know of a place where you can still buy a pin board that you
place your AMA or Club membership card over the number when in use. I think
the ones that I had seen before came from COOLPINS ? I can not find that
company anymore.

Anyone have an idea as tothe price and time of availability of the new Rare
Bear being advertised in current RC magazines?
Thanks.
--Bill Martin

I inherited a kit for a glider. It is a "Sig Ninja" It seems that everything
is there except the instruction booklet. Does anybody know where or how I
can get my hands on a instruction booklet for this glider.
Thanks

I'm looking to put together an ARF.   It'll be my first ARF, third plane
(first 2 were RTF trainers).  I've googled this group and there are pretty
strong recommendations for the Sig Four Star 40 ARF, so thats what I've
decided on.  Will also get a Futaba flight pack (4 servos, ...

Just want to let the group know I am selling a YS 63 FZ on Ebay, item
number 3190163171.  If you are looking for this engine, this is a
great deal.  Item description is as follows;
Auction is for an almost new YS 63 FZ 4 stroke engine.  I put this

Well, I've started building again (after a hiatus of several years spent
skydiving).  I see NiMH batteries in the hobby stores now.
Are there any on-line articles on the care and feeding of NiMH
batteries?  Are they as reliable as NiCds?  If I re-equip my models with

Hi I thinking of building the Four* 40..I have 2 engines a OS 46fx and
a Irvine 40.. Which is better for the 4*..I like flying more of a
docile plane then a rocket. Also planning on sheeting the LE of the
wings n turttle deck.

crazyape.com have Megatechs Cosmic Flyer for 59.99$
Any opinion about it or company?

This is in perfect order. Selling because I have left the hobby.
Contact me by removing the 1's from my email.
thanks.

Anyone know of any companies that are making a flight box that ha
folding legs? I have one made by Custom Craft of California, but the
were sold some 10-15 years ago and I would like to get another.
Jerry :

I have heard that people print off decals from their PCs. How and what sort
of paper do you use? Is it possible to print on to water slide transfere
paper?

... and a great air to air photograph...
Go on, have a look...
--
Philip Rawson

I am thinking of getting the Wattage corsair park flier and would like any
info on how it flies and if it would be a good plane for the  money. Hobby
People have it on sale for $149.99.