Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / March 2006

I am an electric newbie.  I have been flying gas (glow) for more years than
I want to think about).  However, I thought that I would try this electric
thing.  Well, I had a surprise that I wanted to find out if this was normal.
I have an E-flite Mini Edge  540 3D arf (excellent ...

I will be in Hong Kong in May and would like to visit any flying fields over
there.  Any one been there and done that?  I will also check hobby shops on
line and when I'm there.
Thanks,

Hi, I realized this topic may have been posted here before. I wonder
which is best when turning off electric motors whether Li Polies or
NiMh, by switching off the battery or the throttle leads?
I have both versions and had ruined a Li Poly battery by leaving the

I'm new to electrics too. After reading the post below about TX off after
battery on plane I would like to know if it's a good idea or common practice
to have a switch inline with the plug from the ESC to the receiver's
throttle connection.

Does anyone know of R/C flight simulators for mac's?

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you
didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away
from the safe harbor. Catch the trade wind in your sails. Explore. Dream.
Discover.@ Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain)

My name is Robert Scott.  I just bought a CMP P-40 1.40 ARF.  Today,
February 27, is my birthday.
Today, ace fighter pilot and multiple-medal-winner General Robert Scott died
at age 92.  He is best known for flying a P-40 in China with the AVG Flying

Fellows...I just picked up a very nice OS Wankel, very first model,
that someone "donated' to me...it is, however, missing the muffler.
This first version has a small round stack coming out for the muffler
to attach to...and the muffler clamps on to this stack.... Naturally,

Has Mami Banks been replaced????

Hitec Focus Four Transmitter w/ wall wart charger - 72 MHz ch 44
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RK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
Hitec HS-300 Servos (4 ea) plus Airborne Battery Pack
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Hi all..
I've been following the instruction for building of the wings on my
Ready 2 but have run into a problem.  The wings basically come in 3
parts - 2 wings halfs and a centre joiner that the wings slide into

I'll have two tables there. Just wonderin who else is going?

Does anyone know if the RC Modeler company is still selling
plans...and how to reach them?
Thanks,
Frank Schwartz

I have been out of r/c planes for about 7-8 years. But,  was racing r/c
boats where we use 50-60 nitro and  plugs with no idle bar. (McCoy MC 9,
etc.)
The magazines seem to be talking about no idle bar plugs these days. What