Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / December 2005

I've just bought one of E-Sky's little Honey-Bee fixed pitch helis
(EK1H-E004/FP).
After discovering and fixing a fault with the swash plates which made my
heli go as mad as a headless chicken, I ordered a couple more battery

Since the post regarding Real flight is getting so long and I did not wanted
to change the subject, I just wanted to know if any of you have tried using
the one from Mikrosnot.
A few years ago I received the 2002 version and I have been "flying real

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Merry Christmas to all y'all from Gretna, LA (the dry side of N'awlins)..

Okay, so I bought the new Real Flight. The G3 version. What a mistake.
Real Flight version 1 was their best effort. How many years ago was it when
they introduced that version? It was easy to get the helis going in 3D mode.
The models flew reasonably well, considering that it is a ...

 I've seen a number of people mention that they have converted their
rubber band wings to bolt-on wings.  I would love to do so that I can
stop retrimming the model every time I put it together and because I
think it just looks a whole lot cleaner.

I am about to embark on my first pull-pull system.
The problem I have is that the leading edge of the rudder is rounded and
3/8" thick - so I have to go 3/8" before I can fasten the control horns on.
I have seen photos of planes with offset control horns.  They look

Are there any RC simulators that feature the Saab Gripen, or a similar jet
with elevon controls?  I checked RealFlight but couldn't find any. TIA

Is anyone flying one of these models?
I bought a kit a while back and am thinking of putting a used Magnum .40 on
it.
Is anyone using a computer radio on this type of model for coupled

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EXHAUST MOUNTING ADVICE PLEASE?????
The aluminium exhaust on my Zenoah 23 fell off this afternoon despite the
bolts being checked for tightness (its a brand new exhaust). Thankfully it
was retained by the smoke pipe!!

It seems that all the ball links I buy are always way too tight.  I end up
locking them in my drill press and dressing them with emery cloth before I
can use them.  Any one else have this problem?  What is your approach?
Gord Schindler

http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/towa21.html
This RTF kit includes 4 channel radio and a .46 engine.
I have never owned or flown a gas powered rc airplane. I have a 36''
wingspan electric biplane that I've got pretty good at flying and am

I've been out of the RC circuit since 1973.  My family is grown and I single
again.  The hobby has grown into the computer age and beyond imagination.
Which is the best Air Radio system between 'JR' and Futaba?  Your opinion
and WHY?

Just got one for Christmas as my second plane (after Seagull Arising Star
Trainer).  Any comments, advice, tips?  Are the Cyano hinges strong enough?
Thanks!

Hi gang..
 I see that another poster  has mentioned a vmar cessna  are these
good planes?  or should i stick with my greatplanes.... I love the
CESSNA 182 and can see me with    BUNCH of them by different