Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2005

I have the Twist 3-D and would like to know what percentage to use for low
and high rates with the control set to the furthest hole out on the servo
arm.  Also, what expo rate should I use for the aileron, rudder, and
elevator.

I am rebuilding an old ARF that is covered with that crappy sticky covering.
Whats the best way to remove this junk? I am thinking about either a hair
dryer or heat gun.

This is too weird.  This engine will not start with factory settings.
Primed, fueled, hot plug.  It fires every flip and runs for one second.
period. No GO.  After a couple hours of that I started tweaking needles
and found that backing the idle jet out permitted the engine to start

Learning heli flight with Dragonfly..... needs full left roll trim to keep
central, can't see how to adjust.....no instructions from Walkera. Does the
same with heli sim that came with it.
Any help appreciated.

My club flys from a grass field.  I am just completing a Sig SE and
wonder if I should install the pants or just forget about them.

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I am new to R/C flying and have just destroyed a Firebird Scout after only
30 secs of flight. I need advice on buying another plane that is durable and
easy to learn the delicate subtle use of the r/c. Over control was my fate
with the Scout. Does anyone have any advice and a ...

I'm interested in making a battery pack for my Zagi. Does anybody have any
suggestions as to where I can buy some for a decent price? I want at least
1700 Mah capacity.

I have mounted a Saito 1.20 on my SeaGull models Edge 540 and have a
serious problem.  I have the older style muffler that has the black
header pipe that turns at a 45 degree angle when it comes out of the
head.  I only have about 1 1/16" clearance between the exhaust hole to

I am getting tired of using the SLOW, SLOW GWS glue that they throw in every
kit so can someone please recomend a FAST, FAST cure/dry glue or epoxy that
is foam safe, can be bought at WalMart , craft store , Lowes, or Home Depo.
I was looking at some of the glues ( like Crazy Glue ...

My name is Lorenzo Crescini  and I'm Italian. These "Flashes on Good
and evil" reflect the same mood characterizing the Flashes on the Holy
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I was thinking of getting a Tower Hobbies Kaos with the brushless
conversion combo.  Where and what kind of battery would I need?
Thanks
Bill L

I've acquired an ARF covered with Monokote and - for various reasons - want
to pull the covering off and re-cover it with Ultracote.
Any comments/advice?  TIA!
Dennis

I recently acquired a Twin Star in pretty good shape with OS 25 FXs and only
the throttle servos. I need to find out the throw data and CG position.
Anyone out ther have one of these? I had one several years ago but lost the
build manual.

I am looking for a really small digital camera I can strap on my electric RC
plane.  I would like it to have either a video function or a function to
snap photos every 15 seconds or so for a few minutes.  Anyone know of
anything?