Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / July 2008

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLMV0&P=ML http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX3605&P=MLAre either one of these better quality than the other?Are there any cheaper alternatives that are fully functionalthat do not have to be build?When I looked at ...

I have had several twins and just lost my latest due to an equipment
failure. I am looking at the Seagull Models Dual Ace. Does anyone have
any experince with Seagull and in particular the Dual Ace? Its a
company I know nothing about but saw their ad in the latest issue of

http://www.virgingalactic.com/pressftp/content/Presspacks/VMSeveBransonRutan.jpg
and
http://www.virgingalactic.com/pressftp/content/Presspacks/VMS%20Eve%20tow.jpg
(Many more pics to be seen - maybe enough to even cobble together a flying

I have a G51 that feels like it has almost no compression (it was given to
me as a freebie by a friend). It is fairly new and on disassembling the
piston/liner look fine with no scratches or other obvious signs of wear. I
have tried getting it to run (using 10% coolpower) and an ...

I found what seem to be some very excellent values for
Brushless motor at HobbyCity.com
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?catnam
e=All+Inrunner+Motors&idCategory=64&ParentCat=59
How can I fit these motors to my existing Slow Stick

Is it common for the thunder tiger pro .46 to run very hot even when running
very rich up to the point that it stall and almost feel like it jam at top
dead center? This is a new engine with only two full tank  run through it on
test bench. Put it in the plane started really nice ...

How well can different brands of transmitters and receivers
be combined?
What about different brands of receivers and servos?
I have a JR Sport S400 transmitter, and want to upgrade the

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http://atu.ca/Servos ], which was accepted instantly.
Shipping was $3.40, for a total of $15.40. Significantly

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Anyone out there have a NIB Hangar 9 Clipped Wing Taylorcraft that they
would be willing to sell?
thanks,
Terry

I want to design model airplanes. I want a good book that
will introduce me to aerodynamics and other details such as
how to pick a good speed control that can be used for both
brushed and brushless motors, and how to go about sizing a

A great saftey idea for the pages of RC Report (8/2007)
THROTTLE LOCK FOR ELECTRICS
The complexity of the programming will depend on your transmitter and your
familiarity with its requirements.

http://www.gwsus.com/english/product/MOTOR/MOTOR.HTM
Can I run a 7.2 volt motor from a 9.6 volt battery if I keep
the throttle low?
I am guessing that If I keep the throttle below 65% there

I got out of flying airplanes over 9 years ago and I am looking to
sell all of my stuff.. I know I spent thousands over the years I did
fly.
List of airplanes that are ready to fly.. add receiver and battery

What is the brushless kv number that has about exactly twice the power
of a brushed 400 motor? I want to upgrade my GWS Slow Stick and
exactly double its power.