Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / March 2005

I have just got my first four stroke I got it new of someone without any
instruction. can anyone tell me where all the pipes got there are 4 nipples
for pipes 1 is for carb other one for pressure what are the other two for on
the engine.

I've got a GWS A10 with the new 6-blade fans, 300-type motors.
I got a package deal from the supplier (plane, servos, ESC, battery), but it
seems to be underpowered.
It wont fly, not even when it's handlaunched.

Decided to resurface my building table this week and went by Home Depot
to get some luan plywood.  I found that in place of the the usual 1/4"
luan that I usually like, they are selling a similar plywood marked as
a product of Brazil.  I don't know what particular kind of wood iit ...

check out tower hobbies web sight for new prices on fox engines they
must be gold plated now makes os look cheap<                  what gives

Just had a case of my clunk doubling back on itself which led to three
deadsticks in as many flights. Now I have the tank and engine out for a
general clean up etc.
To avoid the clunk doubling back would it be OK to replace most of the

Moving to Plattsburg, MO next month-
looking for clubs/instructors in the area, which is 25 miles north of Kansas
City.
Anybody got info?

Having problems posting via Bellsouth. Please bear with me.

Hi people,  What experience have you had with the flair ARF kits?  I am
looking at the Cessna o-1 Bird Dog.

I haven't been able to fly for quite some time.  My model's engines are
dusty, sticky and the cranks are difficulet to turn.  What's the best
way to clean dirty engines?

Do ALL RC control have built-in capability to
   - plug in a slave buddy box ?
   - act as both master or slave in a buddy-box set-up ?
   - come with buddy box cable ?

Building and Flying Radio Controlled Model Aircraft
by David Boddington, printed 1978.
Good condition, but not mint!
Can't be many of these left lying about!

hi...
if someone is interested..... a couple of years ago I developed a little
project of a buddy box (ppm) to usb interface for connecting my radio tx
to pc for using it as a joystick for rc and flight simulators...

Trying to set up my Pete Tindal smoke sustem.
Trying to get the pump to run proportinally with throttle, and set switch D
to on off.  Trouble is, the tranny sems to be hardwired to use switch H, the
spring loaded one, as the on / off switch!

I wonder if most of you are aware of RC Universe and RC Groups Ezone online
forums. I prefer RC Groups/Ezone. There are categories and subcatergories
devoted to all types of gas engine, and electric plane, boat and car models.
If you get registered on either, you can ask questions ...

You guys are having so much fun speculating I almost hate to post something
factual. Well, almost :)
From the July 2004 EC Minutes at
http://www.modelaircraft.org/0704ecminutes.asp