Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2008

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Is there a good substitute for the Eflite which sells for $69? It would
be used in a 37 oz. Cessna 195.  
Thanks Ted.

I have fms loaded and my transmitter connected with the proper cord.. I
followed the directions on the internet, but when I try to calibrate it,
only 1 & 2 move, and they are funky (not moving as they should but jumping
around).. and 3 & 4 don't move at all.

Is it okay to leave your radio gear on charge, indefinitely?
FC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MS Composit (Fishers, Indiana) sells EPP foam aircraft that are pre-
hinged and pre-airbrush finished and ready to fly in record time.
They are ultra-bounceable and are made from almost UNBREAKABLE EPP

I bought a 'vintage' sport/pattern plane and dont know what it is. I have
been in the hobby many years but just can't name this one. It has a .45
engine. 50" wingspan, 13" chord at root, 10" at tip. Wing is foam core,
sheeted and apparently fiberglassed, perfectly finished. ...

Hi I am new to this site I was looking for rc plane fields around th
seattle area that have concrete runways. please hel
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hakema

What is the relationship between weight and stall speed?
ISTR a square law is involved, which might mean four times the weight
gives twice the stall speed.
Can anyone clarify?

I'm moving to atlanta near Austell, i would thank if somebody gives m
some information about a covenient RC club in that area. It could b
near austell or Marietta. Thanks very much and I hope somebody will hav
an answer for me.

It seems to me someone had an article with good photos and brushless
motor recommendation to convert the Great Planes Lancair EP from the
stock brushed design to a out-runner brushless.  I searched the forums
and just can't find it.

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In a little over a week, in one of the ornate rooms of the Great Hall of the
People, a curtain will open to reveal the men who will run China for the

Anyone have a Tower KAOS 40 kit sitting in a box on a shelf.  I'd like
to buy it.  Just crashed mine today and I don't feel like scratch
re-building it.  Contact Old_Sailor @NOSPAMsbcglobal.net.  Of course,
remove the NOSPAM from the address.

My three year old Seamaster ARF has the side walls separating from the
bottom hull. I want to use .75oz cloth with 30 min epoxy thinned with
alcohol to cover the bottom and bring the glass up the sides approx one inch
for strength and water proofing.

I'm looking for a complete kit of the Dynaflite Super Cub Kit. It's been
discontinued for some time now. If anyone has any information or has a kit
for sale, please let me know. Thanks!

Any one know why ESc's ( high current) are built with multiple MOSFETS and
not just a couple of 50A jobs? Seems technically entirely feasible....