Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2006

A e-bay seller have good prices on the Blue Bird servos
to see the characteristics of performances they are very elevated.
and the price is good.
does someone that has used them know me to give an opinion?

Is there anyone who can tell me how to clean up the outside of an old
engine?  I currently use fantastic and sometimes steel wool, but am looking
for something to do a better job.  I am just starting to collect engines and
would like to make those that I have look better.

Heck, I know what an ARF is, but what is an AWARF?
Harlan

Good day to you, people. So I woke up last week and decided I wanted to
build my own little fleet of R/C controlled vehicles. I dont know much
about the technology, only basic electronics.. What are some good sites
or forums to visit? Any good chat rooms? Books? Tutorials? I like to

Does anyone happen to know what the limit for run-out should be on a Saito
1.50 crankshaft?   The motor took a shot on the nose last weekend and I have
a new dial indicator to play with....
I'll Google it and send a query to Horizon's service dept..

I've notinced so far that most of the discussion has been taken on hig
wing models.
But, If You're buiding a low wing plane, w/ the thrust centerline (CL
right above the wing, You still need some downthrust ?

I think it was you that was talking about a plane like the Zagi that was
designed better, I think it had an X in the name.  Do you recall?
TIA
mk

I am trying to mount a O.S. 20 FP on a Great Planes PT-20 and have some
questions about remote needle valve placement. When I ordered replacement
parts to rebuild my engine I also ordered a remote needle to add to the
engine. The placement of the remote valve is at the rear of ...

I'm gathering some statistical information on what's the average runway
size for clubs. That is length and width.
Plus, if you have any obstacles such as fences, banks etc. at the ends
of the runway and how high they are.

I have arrived at the point in my construction of my pup series 2, that an
engine is now required.
I think a stroke is a must, but which one.
To fly the pup to its sensible limits do I need a 52 or a 70, and having

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4621822
August 10, 2006
Dear IMAA District One Members,
I hope you all are enjoying a great season of flying. Hopefully we will

Anybody has had problems with JR Xf421EX radio.Bought it 2 years ago and due
to work constraints only installed it last week in a Nexstar ARF.The problem
is ,it will not reset.The flapperons and delta stay engaged and will not
turn off, never mind what I try.The WNG is OF, but ...

I've used them in some small models and replaced them with pinned nylon
hinges in larger models.
My Dave Patrick Ultimate was chosen by MAN years back as the "best" ARF.  I
decided to follow the instructions and use the provided CA hinges.  What the

I'm in the process of getting a foamie scale model of a Laird Solution
flying, and it's proving to be a longer and more difficult process than
I had bargained for in the beginning.
This is a race plane from the late 1920s (it won the first Thompson

I have this plane and my wife gave me an Optic 6 computer radio for
Christmas.  I was wondering if anyone has this plane with flaperons set up.
Wondering if there are any problems with tip stalling using the flaperons.
Any suggestions re: rudder to aileron mixing, or expo percents ...