Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2004

Good Morning.  I have been pondering over a situation involving my
Global Right Flyer, which features a covered, flat-rib stabilizer.  Last
Sunday, under somewhat gusty wind conditions, I had a tough time
controlling the plane.  I had to constantly give it Up Elevator and

have "acquired" a boxed, new alienator (ripmax). I already have a Permax
600 (7.2v) motor.
As the recommended motor size is a 600, I am assuming that this maybe refers
to the "standard" graupner style 600 can, and I think this is maybe a

Friend of mine goes for holidays to Tennesee (usa)
Near Elizabethon and Hampthon.
Can anyone suggest some nice modelclubs/model airfields in that
area.

I have one of the early Goldberg Electra sailplanes.  After sitting
unfinished in the basement for about 15 years I have finally decided to try
to finish it out, and need to update the electrics.
It has the original "05" type direct drive motor and was meant to be powered

I'm after a 2 1/2 inch spinner for a ME109G that I am putting
together. Rather than use a commonplace 'pointy' spinner, I'm after
one with a more scale 'rounded' end. Any suggestions?
Cheers,

Just picked up a 2nd hand Focus 6 FM (tx only) (Australian model-36Mhz).
Seller quoted condition as "good but servo's jittered if transmitter left in
sun". As I'm considering using it for indoor, I didn't really care. Added
new Antenna, new battery, new 'dual conversion' crystal and ...

Clogged tips and tubing can be cleared after soaking in Acetone.  Usually
overnight is adequate time. Use a syringe to blow out and the same tips can
be reused indefinetly.

    It appears that there is some interesting work going on with LiIon
Iron Phosphate.  There is no breakdown or oxygen liberation until the
material hits 800 degrees Celcius.  The main advantage is a resistance
to thermal runaway even under high discharge rates.  It can be used ...

Thanks again to all who responded to my loose blind nut post.  Special
thanks to John Bonnet who suggested cleaning the blind nut threads with a
tap.  I'm a pack rat, and I save every bit of hardware I can from planes
that have made unexpected landings.  The blind nuts were from one ...

Hi, new to the group, and flying.
I live in the UK and have been enjoying flying a glider that i got
cheap (£35) from Bigpockets.co.uk, it's uses a pretty cheap
Differential propellor system to fly.

been playing about with an electric zagi for a couple of months now and have
got the hang of flying it (most of the time),question is, i want something
with a bit more performance ,would prefer electric, and not too pricey,any
recomends?

I'm in the process of resurrecting and old DuraPlane 20 I was giving
and was wondering where the recommended CG would be?
I've found the manual for a 40 online but not for the 20 (yet).
Any help appreciated..

Brian,  Happy Sunday.  Let the draft begin.  Let me know what the phone bill
is so I can pay it. Dad

During the last two months or so, I have asked for help on the Sig cub and
the engine required, plus a few other things.
Well I have finished it and it flyes very nicely. I used the Saito 40 four
stroke, which I installed inverted, and it works just fine.

I have seen SAM mentioned in articles from time to time.
What the heck is SAM I wondered.
A bit of research revealed it is....
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