Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2006

Some years ago, Model Aviation mag had  very detailed drawings of the
beautiful DH 88 racer.
Can anyone tell me the issue date?

What is the current draw on the servo while running?  Not just the idel
current.
Know it will varry with load but a nominal value will be a good start.
Tried the Futaba site to no avail.

I bought a set of three Dubro skis for my trainer from someone on eBay. I
actually got two sets; one of them was a wooden set that I may or may not
use. I intend to mount the Dubros first, but I'm not sure how to do it,
since they didn't come with much mounting hardware. Each ski ...

Strikes me one can measure the RPM of a flying plane by measuring the
frequency of the noise it makes (beware of doppler effect) with a
frequency counter. If one isn't handy, one could record the sound and
look at it with any number of programs on a PC. Plenty of DIY kits and

I am planning to buy a Senior Telemaster this winter and I don't want to
have to wait until Spring to fly it here in East/Central Illinois. Has
anyone put ski's on one? If so, did you make them or buy them and where
did you get them. Also, I would like recommendations on cameras ...

Does anyone know where ATS Mayneline have gone ?  I used to have them bookmarked
at <www.ats-mayneline.co.uk> but this gives a server not found error recentlt,
can anyone tell me what's happened to them ?
Thanks,

Any R/C heli pilots on here..I just got a Raptor and was looking for some
pointers.

Hello everyone, I'm a researcher at Taylor University and was hoping
for some advice from RC airplane experts about the best choice for a
plane to convert into an autonomous plane. We believe we want something
in a glow engine trainer, something stable and easy to fly, with as few

I'm in Swindon tomorrow (Tues) on business, and I wondered if it has a good
model shop, and if so what's it's name and where is it ?
Many thanks,

I have a few Electrifly batteries and have 2 different lipo chargers
for them, an Electrifly and a Hobbico.  I noticed on one of the
batteries that I just got that it will charge for awhile (15 min) and
then the charger will start beeping and giving me the error that there

If I'm working on a buddy cord, does the slave transmitter get its power
from the master?  Or do I need to charge the battery on both transmitters?
I know to keep the power on the slave off.

Can anybody tell me where the C of G should be on a Galaxy Gazelle. Its a
model I have not flown for a number of years, and I can not remember where
the C of G should be.
Paul

Several weeks ago I asked for directions to a web-site where I could find
basic information on electric power (EP) flying. I received a minimum of
responses.
As I was preparing to renew my AMA membership, I received the following

Mark liked my Fantom so much, he bought one too.
An 'orrible shitty day's not enough to keep us nutters away from flying :)
www.ninjaboy.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/marksfantom.wmv

Hello all, I have a Behotec J66 turbine, which has suffered a crash that has
destroyed all of the electronics, i.e. the ecu, both gas & fuel valves, the
IO expansion boards etc, everything that makes it function. Apart from a few
superficial dents, the turbine seems to have ...