Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2006

I have a brand new, never run Irvine .53 (i.e the red one), bought at the UK
Nats last year
Problem is that, now I have put a prop on it, I have discovered it is
extremely tight at TDC. In fact it is so tight it feels like there is a

I am new to electric RC airplane and want to buy my first electric
plane (I actually had another ~25$ electric RC, but it is such a "toy"
with poor control). From reading the postings, I am consider buying
either a Firebird Commander or a Firebird Freedom. I am actually lean

Anyone know if there is an alternative 3rd party insurance for model
aircraft. Does AMAP still exist?

I going back into model flying after a break of a few years and am looking
at getting into electric powered combat wings.
I really fancy a brushless setup and Li Po batteries seem to be the way to
go?  Reading up on the subject, however, I am a bit perturbed at the

I am trying to find where to buy wallpaper insulation foam as I found out
about from here:  http://www.aeronutz.flyer.co.uk/materials.htm
I tried google but no luck.  Help please!
Thanks,

I actually tripped across this while looking for more information about the
upcoming Goldberg Tiger 120:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LNLYC5&P=G
It's a giant scale Super Sportster for 1.20 to 2.00 cu in glow or 2.00

Evening All
I am amazed that I can find micro rx's from £12 upwards but I can't find a
standard size rx - with a standard range for less that £25.
I flew with Micron rx's for years but I can't seem to find them after their

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=4ff78a25-c9ad-4734-8286-ae6467
f2600a#d

An radio controlled 1/2 scale Pitts crashed into the crowd at a
Hungarian model show killing two spectators and injuring four.
The video footage shows the model doing a slow left hand roll fairly
low down. Fortunatley it does not show the actual impact. It suggests

I have moved into a new hobby room.  Does anyone have any good ideas on
how to store models efficiently.  i.e. wing shelving, or ceiling
strings.
Mike

Do you have one of these?  I have this little electric airplane that
has been repaired for the 13th time. Unfortunate things such as
interference, lost of signal, figure 9 loops, on the ground collisions
and plowed cornfields etc, have made this plane the most endearing

I've a friend who's contemplating trying out the hobby and I see that Als' have
a starter set including a TT40 trainer + 6EXA radio (inc Nicads) and an RMX 40
engine all for £209.  The only thing that stops me recommending this setup is
that I've never come across the RMX engines ...

I just ordered this ARF and was curious as to if anyone reading the
newsgroup has any experience with it.
I've been a P-40 fan since childhood. The "Flying Tigers" movie and "Fowler
Patrol" (I hope that's the right name) piqued my interest as a youth. I was

I have a Futaba t6exap Tx which needs repair.  I guess it must have fallen
off the cupboard but no one is owning up <g>
The plastic "axle" connection to one of the potentiometers ( I guess that's
what it is) on one of the joysticks has broken, so, although the stick

Just ordered one from Tower. Does anyone have any suggestions as to weak
areas, improvements, add-ons, etc? Many thanks.