Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / January 2005

looking for a plane that will fly slowly... have never flown yet...
installed all my equipment in the 40 size citabria i built...and now i
learning that was not the best plane to start with... oh well,it wa
free and i loved putting it together...the motor is a 46 o

Having to be off work for a few weeks, I need something that will occupy my
time, and I wonder if someone could suggest a model for me?  I'm a complete
beginner, and want to build and fly an electric rc airplane or rc glider.
Budget isn't a big problem.

Need opinons about a chattering servo on a new installation. Was fine thru all
of the building & setting up. Now, about to fly new Kyosho Stearman & the
throttle servo is chattering in most positions. Whould you fly it or change it
out? TIA, Andy

Is there a web site that explains basic RC flying  issues for beginners? For
example, something that would explain RC terminology, how RC planes operate,
basic radio tutorial, diagrams of the various parts of an RC plane, etc.
Thanks.

I am new to rc planes. I've got a OS15 engine. I've bought a new glow plug
and glow plug starter.
I have filled the tank up and tried to start it using a 1.5V battery then
spun the prop but it doesn't start any ideas?

Can you folks give me honest opinions for or against the purchase of this
plane from horizon hobbies.  I am new to the hobby, and am intrigued by the
simple design of this plane.  Will it work for me, and will it drag me
further into the hobby and make me get a bigger gas powered ...

I am building a Fokker dvII from David Uravich plans. I find real fokker
dvII has ailerons on up wing but this plan locate ailerons on lower wing.
Is there any special reason for this change?
What it's the difference betwen locate ailerons up or down wing in a

http://www.pbase.com/lautermilch/p38crash

I am looking to try and import a few of the E-Sky honeybee 2 CPPM 3D
helicopters direct from the manufacturer is there anybody that would be
interested if I can order a dozen or so at a reasonable price around the
£150 GBP mark as these go from China to the USA and still sell there ...

Searching for a set to build a BEE,, Thank
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nick60
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range...how much runway
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flifree1
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Anyone have any idea who makes the connectors that Futaba (and others)
use?
I am getting tired of paying the hobby shop prices for pre-made cables
and would rather make my own cables.  I know Maxx Products sells the

Can anyone recommend a good fuel proof aluminum spray paint?
Some of the paints that I have used in solid colors are fuel proof, but the
aluminum or silver is iffy.
Is there a source for spray cans of butyerate (sp?) dope?

Hi folks,
I just finished my something extra and using mostely CA (KwickBond, appr. 1.5 oz
needed).
Since I started the project I got severe health problems, mainly flu- and

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