Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / April 2005

Futaba used to do `industrial' servos ..... presumably at a high
price. I think they were used by the theatre/movie people.
I also  they may have had metal cases .
CW

Does anyone know of any Polish radio control aircraft clubs in the
Warsaw area?  I will be going there for 4 weeks and would like to see
how & what they fly in Poland.
Thanks in advance

Just wondering...I just want to confirm if it's just me or if it's
everybody.
Don

(scared of flying too high)
I was out flying today and I am new to all of this.
I was in the meadow field at baylands park and I was real close to hitting a
person. I decided to call it a day cause I didn't want to hit a person with

I will be spending a few days this week in Galveston, TX, are there any
hobby shops worth checking out in Galveston or Houston?
Thanks
Ray

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Could someone explain to me the best way to set up a closed loop system for
rudder and elevator.  Some people say the wires should be crossed while
others say it doesn't matter.  Who is right and why?  By the way, I will be
having a servo on each elevator as the plane will be over ...

The end is near for one of the most beautiful jet fighters in the world: The
Saab Viggen. With just 8 more moths to go only one squadron still operates
the Viggen in two recce variants and an electronic warfare version. On 5 - 6
April I had the chance to make a comprehensive ...

I would like to use rc blimp and a web cam for a sporting event. The
sporting event takes place over a 5 mile stretch. Any help on  which
camera and blimp would be nice ? How high would the blimp have to fly
and how long would it be able to stay stationary  ? Thanks.

For a project i am looking at the use of a hobby servo, but i was wondering
if the servo would hold after extended use, and maybe which kind servo i
should use.
I have been told a few times (and read on the net) that r/c servo's wont

Anyone tried using a Aerobird Challenger Tail with a Aerobird Extreme,
and what results did you get?   A mate of mine is awaiting a new
tail, but has an Aerobird One?
Any help appreciated

No, I'm not a troll - but I'm wondering how fuel flows with no bubbles
when you're turning, twisting & flying inverted for a long time. Also
wondering how the vent works without leaking.
LeeH

I have recently joined a newly formed club about 20 miles from home. Before
that I flew on my own and has taught myself to fly by way of this group, FMS
and Aerofly Pro. I must admit, flying at a club is much more fun. For the
newbies - I wrote one trainer off in the process of ...

OK,
   It's been suggested I get and build the trainer as more prep for the
coming Corsair. Thoughts? I've built three Guillows before this and plan to
take this summer to build the .60 Corsair. I'd rather work on the learning

I have a plane that has never seemed to work very well ever since I
purchased it.  The parts are as follows:
WWII Russian LA-7 (Hobby Lobby)
280 BB Motor