Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / December 2008

    I was given a cheapo Sky Scrambler RC helicopter for Christmas. I've
tried to fly it but when I crank up the throttle to get it airborne, it just
tips over on its right hand side. Can anyone tell me what is going on? The
throttle and trim appear to be working correctly.

I suppose it's my turn to ask the newbie questions...
I'm interesting in trying out model flying and, in the main, want to find
out about what would be a good plane to start with. I'm aware that I should
join a club, get insurance (via membership of the BMFA?) and undertake my

  Wondering if somebody has set up a SIG Four Star 60 with a Tri gear [
nosewheel ] , am starting on this model and have always had some problem
with the Tail Dragger arrangement , especially in a little crosswind , am a
Private Pilot and never had the same problem with Full ...

Good grief. I turn my back for a second and everyone disappears!
Do you hate normal satellite or cable TV? Me too. Join NetFlix and you can
receive movies over the high speed computer connection for free. The only
"cost" is that you have to buy their special box for hooking up to ...

During Christmas friends always ask me what plane to buy their kids because
they know I fly.  I haven't been playing with or looking at RTF trainers
lately.  A guy wants something durable.  Apparently he's gotten something
that flies in the past that was a waste of money. I try ...

This may be good for a laugh for some of you.
I have a set of floats on the way to me, for snow use.  Being
impatient as I am, I decided I needed something for the mean time.
You know, because waiting a few days was out of the question.  So, I

Ed, do you think it might be a good plane for that Fox 36rx rc of
mine. I'm thinking that heavy motor would do well in a radial style
airframe and I like that one better than the Lockheed Vega.
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I am new to RC, currently enjoying my first plane, a 3 channel park flyer.
I'm to the point where I can manage most flights without damage and am
looking toward my next airplane.  I want it to include ailerons and that
means a new radio.  I think 6 channels are plenty and 2.4 GHz ...

http://users.htcomp.net/kolo/dremel1.jpg
http://users.htcomp.net/kolo/dremel2.jpg
Jim in NC, these are (poor) pictures of a Dremel battery and charger I found
in a Laundromat I look after.  Maybe someone was going to cut into the

Just look up your old motors Thor, Fox etc. by model number. I 'tried'
with my old(ish) Fox 36 RX RC with in the cowel muffler #23899. Not a
whole lot on that one...even at Fox's site. 8^) But it was fun.
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Is any brushless speed controller any better than any other
brushless speed controller?
Is there any difference between a Turnigy 25 amp brushless
speed controller and a Castle Creations 25 amp brushless

Do the shafts bend easily?