Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / October 2005

Just decided to get back into r/c after a layoff of some time.  Wanted
to build something, but the only thing out there anymore are ARF's!
Whatever happened to the kit builders?
Twangmaster

I'd like to get some kind of AC-powered DC power supply so I can run my peak
chargers around the house and shop without lugging the darn trolling motor
battery around...  =:-0
I've read lots of posts about cheap DC power supplies but can't seem to find

The Academy of Model Aeronautics' Executive Council (EC), the governing body
of the organization, and its Executive Director, Don Koranda, have reached a
mutual decision not to renew his contract. This decision was made at the
EC's quarterly meeting on October 15, 2005. It is ...

Any know if it's true that Flair will be opening a shop/trade counter in
Warwick this November ?

ADXRS150 is solidstate gyroscope with analog output (+/- 150 deg/s).
Do you know any other low cost solidstate gyroscope component and its low
quantity supplier?

http://www.funmansion.com/html/Airbus-Remote-Control-Plane.html
I think you'll like this

Can anybody explain the reason why a 3004 servo is less expensive than a
3001 servo (about £1).
My investigation has shown that the 3004 is identical to the 3001, other
than its weight is less, which I would have thought would have made it more

 I was just looking on their website(possible radio upgrade this
winter)  and was wondering...  IS the T7CAP capable of  FM  IN THE 6M
BAND? this is where i fly, and was wondering....  or do i have to go
to the 9C or the 9C super series?

For anyone interested in the Surrey model flying scene in the 70s and 80s,
I've just posted a few old photos of my models and other models from that
period in the newsgroup   alt.binaries.pictures.radio.control.models
Hope you enjoy them.

New ISP, just checkin'

I have several times seen reference to using the `floppy' material
from floppy disks as hinge material.
Anyone tried it for hinges, which glue... C.A ?
I guess it would be a good idea to roughen up the surface before gluing

doze any one know if you can run two brushless motors off one brushless
controller.say two axi 2208/34 off a jeti 30 amp-3p 6-10 cell .for eg.

I know that RCM is no longer publishing their magazine, but I was
wondering if their online plans service is still operating.  The web
site is still up, but I would hate to place and order and give them my
credit card number, and then not have my order show up.  Does anyone

Cleaned the garage this weekend and found a Midwest Model products
Axiflo RK-40 ducted fan unit (Similar to the Kress unit) and a NIB K&B
.46 Ducted Fan engine that I purchased back in the mid 90s..
Been involved in helis (RC and full scale) more than RC airplanes in

If I am using a 4200 KV motor with a 6.6:1 gearing ratio and a 12x6
prop, how can I calculate the thrust generated by this system?
Also, I am using a 25A ESC and a 11.1V 3-cell LiPo battery.
Thanks!