Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2007

Whats with all this rhetoric on MI5?  Last I heard they didn't belong
to the AMA or even know what an RC plane was. Lets get rid of all this
crap and back to flying. I thought we had a moderator but I guess not.
Anyone want to volunteer?

I want the 2 elevator servos on my model to operate in opposite directions
using a Y lead.
Is it just a matter of reversing the + and - wires on one side of the Y
lead, or is it more than that?

Been asking everywhere I can think of for a diagram for the subject
charger/cycler.  So far no good source.  The factory site said that they were
not available!  Can you believe that stuff?  Surely someone has one that I can
use to repair a friend's  charger.  Any leads?

O&R .23 engine
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:31&item=1
60149286946
Saito FA-45 Four Stroke
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160149296830&ssPageName=
STRK:MESE:IT&ih=006

Why is this garbage on this group???????

I continue to be stunned by how much finesse and technique has drained
from my brain. This feels like a first build!
I'm working on the right-wing and need to glue on the top trailing
edge sheet (1.5" wide). How do I do this? The config is such that I

Guys,
If you got a message from me about a club meeting just ignore it. I
pressed the wrong key on my keyboard. Sorry.
Charlie

This question is for Red Schofield (sp?).
On RCGroups, a fellow keeps stating that Eneloop batteries are fine for
transmitters, but would be bad for receiver packs because the internal
resistance of the cells is 25 milliohms. I can't get him to explain why he

Does anyone know of a source for RC wheel brakes, or construction
drawings? I know there are high-priced brakes available for the jet
market, but I'm looking for something suitable for a .60 sport model.
Thanks...

i've got a fokker eindecker parkflyer.
i'm noodling on adding a 2nd wing so i can really slow it down and keep
it airborne.
assuming i add the upper wing and it's identical in size to the original

Question!
Why do some EP planes have a On-Off switch and some don't?
Can a switch be added to the battery circuit?
Earl of Ohio

Where can I buy the piece that clamps onto the motor shaft to allow
you do attach gears, propellers, and the like?  I don't know quite how
to explain it.  Just the bit that interfaces the bare motor shaft to
the rest of the drivetrain.

I am looking to purchase a flight simulator to practice
pattern/aerobatics as well as to learn to fly a helicopter. Have been a
fixed wing pilot for about 20 years.
   Have looked at FSONE, RealFlight and Aerofly but realize that there are

I am terrible at planning when to go fly, and the weather these days
make it even more difficult to top up the batteries at the right time.
Leaving them on constant current charging all the time does not feel
right.

I took the glider out for a fly yesterday (along with a new Vulcan
that turned out to have a bad radio, alas, but a wonderful Ebay seller
is actually refunding my purchase price, and I get to keep the plane for
parts), but the Weather Channel was a bit off about conditions. It ...