Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2004

I have an edge 540 with a few flights on it.  I am having a problem with a
horizontal 8.  On the first down line when I give down elevator to start the
second loop, it wants to roll out of inverted.  It rolls to the same
direction all the time.  However, on a reverse outside loop, ...

I seem to remember a discussion on this ARTF but I can't remember whether
the comments were favourable or not (senility setting in). As I am now
thinking of buying one anybody have any comments.
It was surprising to see in RCM&E the plane being sold for £129 ish from

Are you receiving?
Mary

I recently posted message concerning the Sig 1/5 scale Cub and recieved a
very good responce. Now I have another question.
How can I find reasonably quiet running .25 engine for my 1/6 scale cub
also by Sig.

I have a GMS 47 with a APC 11X5 prop mounted in a Sig SE . It has lots
of power, will go vertical forever. Mine idles great, transititions
good, and even shuts off. Now for my problem; Unless I set it very
rich on the ground (guessing 1500 below peak with lots of smoke) it

OK, I've done some searches about charging batteries and found various info
on charging  Nicad and NiMh packs. Having read all that theory I'd like to
hear some practical information. So now for the questions:
1. Is there a simple (and safe) method for determining the max charge ...

I just completed my " dream " workbench and need some ideas as to what I can do
with all the space inder it.  I have 36 inches of free space under the bench.
shelving is one option, but I would like to include pull out drawers for tools,
building equipment and supplies.

I just finished building a Proctor Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter. (My third
proctor kit, and all have been tons of fun to build.) Anyway, I
mounted the .70 4-stroke engine inverted. Only problem is that the
muffler will direct the exhaust directly onto the axle's bungee cord

As a matter of interest, what is the maximum range a model aircraft may be
flown at without going out of radio range ?

Taken from " Welding Principles and Applications 3rd Edition by Larry
Jeffus" Chapter 28 on page 632......
"Soldering and brazing are both classified by the American Welding
Society as 'liquid-solid phase bonding processes'."  The rest of the

Hi. I just installed FSM on my computer and linked up my Zhen Hau PCM
4CH transmitter. The simulator programme recognizes the transmitter
but the throttle control on the simulator is on the right instead of
the left where it ought to be, and is, when I fly my electric

     Help can anyone identify this model?
     http://www.mjp.co.uk/model%20aircraft/fkw/index.html
     Best Regards,
     Martin

Hi I'm new to rc aircraft and just built my first model - Tiger
trainer 40.
I'm having problems starting the engine (a Ripmax 40) so I took out
the glowplug and fitted it into the glowplug starter expecting it to

See url for beginner/intermediate builder help on wiring wing servos into
one-shot connectors.  It may be helpful if you have not used these
techniques before.
http://www.madeinhouse.co.uk/Bulgin_01.html

I need to make a couple of pushrods for a wing mounted servo. The pushrods need
to have a clevis soldered on one (non threaded) end. I have a very basic
knowledge of electrical soldering, but have no idea how to solder for
mechanical strength. I have a few questions.