Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2006

Since I just got my 10% off "coupon" for  Raidentech I was thinking of
getting one of their smaller Cubs.  I'd like to go the electric route
but I'm still a noob to electric power.  I have a Magister with an AXI
2820/10 motor running on 8 NiMH cells and I'd describe the power only

I have a RC model airplane capable of carrying max 800grams payload (after
all my onboard electronics, batteries, GPS, video camera). I want to try
auto takeoff and landing. Especially for the auto landing, it important to
be able to determine the slop of the final landing approach. ...

Went to balance a pair of propellers today.  Put one on the balancer --
of frabjous!  It balances straight out of the bag!  Not bad for a wood
prop.  Then I noticed the sticker on the back "Caution: For your safety,
do not use this propeller before reading the instruction and ...

Is there some king of "Virtual Wind Tunnel" program where we can test our RC
model design performance?

I am going on a canal narrow-boat holiday later this year and am
looking for an electric boat/plane (can't decide which) to amuse
myself with on the canal bank whilst waiting for the pubs to open.  I
do have quite a collection of RC aircraft - including electric - so am

Hello, model aircraft enthusiasts. I haven't posted to this newsgroup
before, but I figured this might be the place to start. My 74-year-old
father has collected model aircraft of virtually all types and
descriptions since he was a child, and has collected the related

Check out the video of this plane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0DXHM4ta3s 

anyone any experience of towing an ad banner with a model?

       I am going to buy an EasyStar Electric (3ch model). I have seen 2
deals one comes with a MPX PicoLINE 4ch radio the other a HiTEC RANGER III
FM Sky 3ch. Apart from the MPX with 4 channels useful for any expansion and
an extra £35, how do the 2 transmitters compare?

I have one coming in this week.  Is the "Extreme Power Outrunner" that they
suggest, more than adequate, or does anyone here have any comments on that
setup?  I like unlimited verticals.

I have an ENYA 45 Model 6001 engine that needs a new carburetor.
Can anyone tell me where to get one?

I am interested in ducted fans (the actual devices themselves :-)) and
was wondering if anyone could give me pointers as to where to find high
quality, powerful ones.

i am starting in RC airplans building, i wandered on web and found few
free plans from this site "www.flyelectricukgateway.net"
and downloaded "SIZZLER"
now i am wondering how to get the plans to balsa for that i need help,

I'm sure someone will want to point out that this is a rookie mistake
but I wanted to post this anyway to save someone else the grief so I'll
run that risk.
The Park Zone Typhoon 3D comes with a speed controller that is capable

I posted almost all of my aircraft on our club website.
http://www.sccmas.org/photogallery/index.php?cat=10009
There is a album of crashes & Zagis too.
Walt