Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / October 2004

Building first RC, and with electric motor.
Got everything built, Jeti-20 ESC, HiTec radio/servos, 3S1P 1500mah LiPo's,
etc...  The HiTec wiring harness has an on/off switch that I naively thought
turned everything off, and left the battery plugged in.  As it turns out the

Shown in a news clip where the attitude of the Iraqis toward Americans was
being discussed (FOX News 12:26 PM, Saturday 6/19/04) was one Iraqi waving
the fuselage of a model plane (pusher configuration) as others wave standard
armaments in protest.

Anyone know the head bolt size on a OS 61FSR?  I need a new set..typical
rounding of the hex head.

Other than wingspan, are there any other differences from one kit to the other?
Good, but inexpensive 4-cycle for either? Magnum 52?
Thanx Lotz

Looks like the guys in District-I are about to clean house and send another
useless VP packing.
See the action at R/C Universe in the AMA forums.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2244376

I am purchasing a yard stik. I have a little experience flying,and
want something to toy with in the yard. Any suggestions with this
model? Anyone have good or bad experiences with it? Any suggestions on
things it need to be an over acheiever?

Pronatur High Performance Engineering Grease with P.T.F.E. is commonly sold
in model shops (I got mine from SMC).
I can't find any information on it so can anyone tell me whether it is
petroleum, synthetic or organic based?

The website is recently launced a week ago, we are invitinf RC enthusiasts
to use the facilities there. 65% of traffic is from the States. Although a
UK based site it will cater for overseas custom to. More RC related stuff is
forth coming, hence why we placed a message here for ...

  How do you paint foam and get a nice smooth and shiny finish?
    Art Imerito

Any open source HW&SW (preferbly AVR & C) for the following converters;
   (1) RC --> Serial
       Input :  Multi channel RC servo pulse sequence (From JR, Futaba, etc
RC recevicers)

Can anyone recommend good places to fly in Davis County? I'm a rank
beginner, and as such, would prefer a place that caters to people of
my skill level. I'm not just interested in sites frequented by flyers.
Public land where I can learn to fly without bothering others (or

Can someone tell me where can I find ready build, kit or design plans of RC
hanglider and paraglider?

Sorry for the sordid commercialism, but I have to tell someone, it's bee so
long since the last one!
http://www.modelspot.com/mpx/mpxhome.htm
Thanks!

Does anyone know where I can get EPP foam from in the UK?  - I've looked on
the internet and found dozens of places that manufacture products made from
EPP beads, but none that sell foam blocks suitable for cutting wing cores.
Ivan

Hi,  apologies if this seems like a duplicate but my news service is
having throes atm.
Anyway :  I'm looking for an electric powertrain for 2 new planes,  the
first is a twinjet and the second is one of these new Air Loisirs scale