Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2004

Hi Guys...
I've just finished putting together a Seagull Boomerang trainer plane and am
seeking a little advice regarding balancing it.  
The manual states that the C-of-G is 8.5cm back from the front of the wings

I just got back from the first flight of the electric Slinger.  First time
I've flown anything in 15 years.  It was exciting enough, with 20 mph wind
gusts to contend with.  I managed to land it in a tree, but it survived
without noticable deterioration.

Your reply adress is non valid,how can anyone help you? Ray

I have the chance to purchase a Kyosho Gee Bee ARF (still in box) from a
fellow R/C club member for just under $200.  So I have two questions:
1. I think this is a really cool looking plane...but my question is, how
well does the GEE BEE fly?

Regarding the lithium poly batteries, anybody have first hand experience
with how many cycles they will take. Am curious as to the respective cycles
the various battery chemistries will take before they're trashed.   Pat

This photorealistic scenery of a small field is achieved by using
actual photos, seamlessly stiched together into a full 360-degree view
(up, down, left, and right). Includes photorealistic grass, houses,
trees, mud, ducks, etc.  The shadow of the model as it flies around

There are a good book for learn the programming the ff9 cap?
Thanks

I am trying to figure out a way to wirelessly transmit the output of a
memsense Mag3 Inertial Measurement Unit to a receiver up to 30 feet
away, while maintaining the smallest possible footprint on the
transmitting end.  I was originally thinking a "Mote" would be the

I have a Quadra 42 that has maybe 35 min run time and has never seen a
crash. looking to trade.
into electrics or looking for smaller gas engine

Does anyone know how to calculate where the CG should be for a rectangular
flying wing?  I am very interested in building something like the old
Scimitar series.  Basically a rectangular wing on a box fuselage with only
a trailing vertical stabilizer - like this:

http://www.eflightmodels.co.uk/
the above URL doz not work for me, anyone got a  correct address and
phone ?
Or is it me?

I've got an old OS .40 Max FP from about 1992 that's never been run.  It has
three adjustment screws on the carb.  The main setting screw is large and
"clicks" like the newer OS engines do when it's adjusted.  The other two are
smaller and just have springs pressing against them ...

Just bought a second hand Field Force 7 outfit and have a question on
range testing it. I have a Futaba 6EXA outfit which has the aerial
fixed in place with a short stub out of the transmitter. This does a
ground range test fine with the aerial down as far as it will go.

What is the maximum battery temperature you should allow your NiCad or Ni-MH
battery to get to when charging or discharging?  Thanks.

I have a Zenoah G-23, less than 2 hours on it.  Ran ok until yesterday.  Now it
primes well, fires, runs out the prime, and quits.  Carb has been rebuilt.
I've been advised to change plugs from the NGK that came with it.  What should
I use?  Suggestions?  TIA!