Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / July 2004

Hi, does anyone know of websites for 3D set-up with aeroplane?
Thanks
Clifford

My friend and I were out at the field when he tried to turn on his
electric motor, the battery gave no response. Checking, the 3S  Kokam
had only about 2.0 V in it.
We had been admonished never run Li Polies below 9 volts for a 3S

After a long lay off, I am coming back to aero modelling (retirement
looms)
I want to get up to speed on electric flight: are there any good books
out there someone could recommend?

Recently we have had some people flying on our site without BMFA insurance.
However as we are an "open" slope site it is difficult to stop these people
from flying.
We try and show them the benefits associated with the BMFA etc but it

I just got this engine (used) but appears in good shape..It has the
slide carb on it.
Question: Does the low end adjustment work like all the other engines?
Like turn clockwise to lean,turn counter clockwise to richen. I've been

I am looking to build a very special model for my clubs september show
(pending the right answers).
Firstly, does anyone know where I could buy a ducted fan for an IC engine,
what sort of power I can expect from different sizes etc.

I'm looking for my first transmitter...something in the 4-channel line.
Right now I'm currently looking at the JR XF421EX, but I'm also wondering
about other brands of transmitters.  In regards to quality and reliability
how do this compare?

I understand not to cut my antenna, but the Rx I bought is a Hitceh
Micro 555 five channel, It came with an antenna 41" long. The location
where I want to install the Rx is under the wing  of a fuse 36" long.
This leaves the ant. sticking out the tail end about 20". This is way

Is there an american distributor of pilot models (also known as ok models?)
The udisco website (a canadian hobby shop) shows the glider kit I'm looking
for  "tommy" as being available but they haven't answered  my email query
regarding the kit. Is there an american distributor of ...

Did anyone go to the model show at the NEC? Was it any good? are you going
next year?
Brian

How does the Sullivan dynatron starter cup come off the motor shaft?
I have removed the nut but the cup is stuck, is it threaded or push
fitted?
TIA

I am currently building an airplane patterned after the small airplane
that I designed, powered with an AXI 2212/34 electric motor. Flew so
well that I built a duplicate. Between the two planes, there were 75+
flights. The ailerons on those 15 to 16 oz. palnes have a single servo

Almost everyone I speak to about getting my first plane qualifies the O.S.
engine choice with, "Just make sure it's not the LA series."
Whenever you see an RTF or ARF model that comes with the radio, etc, the
Engine is usually an LA.

Looking for information on the Delmarva RC club, preferably from club
officers/members.  Info needed...Are guest that are AMA members allowed to
fly?  Directions to the club, channel/flight restrictions, is there a club
web page that answers these questions?  Will be spending the ...

Have you guys heard of Flugtag.  It's a bunch of people making their
own flying machines and seeing how far the get over water before
splashing down, it is great ;)  They are streaming it live from
Portland on the 31st, here is the link: