Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2007

Already sent this once but didnt show up, has anyone tried using
hydraulics for operating retracts instead of compressed air bottles? it
would be quite easy to do using clinical syringes and a small motor
drive with micro limit switch's.

I would like to buy a flight simulator that is realistic and gives you
a sense of actual flying an RC plane. I have only seen one or two and
the scenery appears cartoonish and you can never seem to find your way
back to the field. Does anyone out there have any favorites?

I need to extend the leads on a brushless speed controller to suit a
pusher model.
Do I extend the 3 leads to the motor or the 2 leads that go to the
battery? Or both?

I am buyinbg an aeroworks Edge 540T. I know this will start a plethora
of comments but I am seeking advice on a new engine. I have several 60
size engines but they are in current AC. I am trying to make up my
mind between the OS .61FX, the Magnum .61a-XLS and the Super Tigre g61

Took my brand new 7C transmitter to the field today for its "maiden
flight".  Did the normal prefilght checks: range, ailerons, elevator,
rudder, and throttle all doing what they should.  The first 3 flights
went without incident.  Then I remembered this thing had a timer -- why

Having used both since comming back to model flying does any one have any
valid knowledge of the differences of these engines. I allways found the ASP
better but do not think there is any real justification for this. But the
specs usually seem to quote the ASP with a better power ...

I'm looking for the recommended control surface throws for the Sig Kadet
LT-25.  I had to rebuild mine after a neighbor, who claimed to be this
hot-shot, ace rc pilot, stuck it into the ground.  It's rebuilt but the
manual has gone missing.  Sig's web site doesn't seem to list ...

I was looking at some model airplanes online that were made out of
balsa wood and covered with tissue.  They weren't for flying, just for
display.  They sort of caught my eye, but I was a little put off by
the tissue covering.  I seem to recall getting one of these models by

I used to fly rc planes some years ago, had to stop a while during
university, and now I want to reactivate my planes again. But first I
have question. Some years ago I thought my NiCD Cells with 1800mAh are
great. But now I wonder what kind of accumulators I should buy to put in

Anybody out there have a manual for an Ace DigiPace II?
I seem to have misplaced mine. I will pay for any of your
Copy/Fax/Postage charges. If possible please send it e-mail to
dfsdan@sbcglobal.net. Thanks in advance, Dan

chasing a servo for this unit, cant find a shop that stocks them
they are an (EnerG Super Micro Servo 7.5g)
any one got a spare preferably in Australia
thanks

When I used to play around with CB radio we matched the physical antenna
length to the frequency we were working i.e 27mhz was 11.1 metres so a
1/4 antenna was about nine feet, would it improve the reception and in
turn the range oof a transmitter if tranny and receiver had 1/4 wave

Why do I see so very liitle activity here. Does everyone know everything
here, or have I missed another newsgroup that most are reading?
Nigel smith

Thinking on building a 42'' span trainer that calls for a Speed 400 and
2.33/1 gearbox driving a 9x5 slimprop, as I have decent 9x6 nylons and a
8x6 Masterprop spare can I use one of these and what effect will it have
compared to the 9x5?, will a slightly higher pitch cause the ...

I'd like to scratch one.