Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / March 2008

Would someone please tell me the differences between Magnum XL and Magnum
XLS engines.
Thanks,
Harlan

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a fighter aircraft. It was tagged as the
Wildcat's big brother as it was the descended from the earlier F4F
Wildcat. It proved to be the most successful aircraft in the naval
history.

I purchased a OS 75 AX ABL engine not long ago (10/5/07).  I tried to follow
the recommended break-in procedure -- run rich -- run lean -- but found
there was essentially no difference in engine RPM to be achieved by
adjusting the needle valve.  The engine never reached what I ...

Check out this video!
http://www.break.com/index/plane-loses-wing-in-mid-flight.html

Hi , I'm looking for the building instructions for the old Controlaire
"5" relayless super-regen receiver kit made in the 60's .
Thanks ...Tom

apart from ebay are there any site that sell R/C related items?
which do you use to a, sell b, buy

Anybody else have problems with the fuel line included with a DuBro fuel
tank?  I built this plane a year and a half ago and just started having fuel
draw problems.  Then no fuel draw past 1/3 tank, klunk line tubing pulled
off the brass tube, right?

Anybody have a wrecked 46SF?  I'm looking for the crankshaft.

I have a TT 61 that is about 10 years old and need an air bleed screw
for the carb. I have checked Tower and a few other places but can't
seem to find a place that stocks parts. Anyone know where I can look
to find this? Or even a carb?

"If your engine is failing to start or is stalling during manuvers,  
the problem most probably is the fuel system. This guide will walk you
through the fuel system, step by step, to resolve the problem..."
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I am very keen to obtain a set of plans for the Aries 3 sailplane. It
appeared in the May 1980 Radio Modeller magazine, plan No RM226.
If anyone has a set, or knows someone with a set, I am desperate to
get this BEFORE 10 March. My son is flying from Heathrow to Cape Town

I'm new to the RC world and just picked up my 2nd RC Pla
(Electristar).  I purchased it used on the net and it came with 4 8.
3000 Mah battery packs.  I also purchased a used charger (Hobbico Quic
Field Charger MKII).  Can I cahrge these battery packs with thi

The southern California Santa Fe Dam RC Modelers float fly took place on Sat
Feb 23, between the rain storms we have been having. There was a breeze at
times, but the sun was out a lot, and rain didn't return until we were
through flying at about 2:30PM. Great flying and fun, and ...