Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / July 2005

I finally got one the 9C synthesized modules, and people had talked
about the power consumption of them, so I went ahead and measured it.
(Well, I measured current consumption, but if you really want power,
assume 10 volts.)

Does anyone know why Futaba is replacing the 6EXA radio with its
"Super" version.. Makes we wonder since I don't think the 6EXA has been
on the market that long???Fred123

So, has anyone got them selves one of these yet?????
http://robotbirds.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_30&products_id=557

After both our club trainers were crashed (on buddy boxes!) we were
without one for a few weeks while the wheels were turning...
Then here comes Brian with a beautiful trainer he had rebuilt from a
previous one (LT-40 I believe) that had spent the winter in a tree by

FMS is one of the freeware high-quality flight simulator for model
airplanes. It is written in Delphi language with some third party
components.
You can download it from http://n.ethz.ch/student/mmoeller/fms/index_e.html

Not long now Ye Ha

I'm looking into getting a new stick. I had a Super Stick that I loved, I
was wondering if the ultra stick was any better. I really enjoyed the speed
and really fast roll rate of the super stick. Is the speed and roll rate as
good on the ultra stick?

Hey, guys - while we're at it, why couldn't you bore lightening holes in
that heavy downspout fusalage? Anybody tried it? What diameter would you
use?
Cheers - LeeH

What is a good glue to use on a foamie?  Say if a wing broke or something.
Not sure if CA glue is safe on foam or if the foam will react to it.

I've just bought a Multiplex Twin Jet and am now looking for a
battery. I've found this one on Ebay --
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5988976951&rd=1&sspagename=
STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Any thoughts and can I charge this with a GWS field charger (capable

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electric flight and TOTALLY BANNER AD FREE.
What makes this new site different from the rest of the pack?

I'm looking to upgrade to Lipo's in my Magister (680g motor).  I am
told that I can safely go to a 3s lipo pack but that I will need a
larger esc.  Can't quite find how big I'll have to go though.  30A?
50a?  Any lipo experts out there that can offer an opinion?

Following advice, went out to the airfield where my local bmfa people hang
out, with my unflown (by me) 40. trainer......... A kindly person give me a
lesson...... I only nearly crashed once........... A cool friendly group of
people, without a beard in site..........

I've just bought a Multiplex Twin Jet and am now looking for a
battery. I've found this one on Ebay --
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5988976951&rd=1&sspagename=
STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Any thoughts and can I charge this with a GWS field charger (capable

My somethin' extra balances just in front of where the wing tube enters the
wing. Is this to far back? I havn't flown it yet.