Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2009

Link, Tim, put the _link_ in:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLF731Jyv0k
(and don't let your kids film you flying).

I'm looking for any of these apparently discontinued models that might
be floating around still. They were available in the US 7-8 years ago.
They are quite large (I'd guess 48" wingspan) twin engine rc planes
and are called "Slow Fly", made by Sealink Technologies. They were

So, I'm finally putting trim on the Nobler!  It's amazing how good
International Orange can look when you mate it up with black.
But, the black iron-on covering I have is just not acting right.  It's
stuff that I picked up at a garage sale almost 30 years ago, so I don't

Hi, New subscriber and novice in this field.  I had a gift from my
children about 6 years ago of a Wingo aircraft and electronic package
recommended by Hobby Lobby.  After the 6th or 7th flight, on a breezy
evening, I skillfully flew it into the side of the local school.  The

Made some progress, it's in the "half-covered and ugly" stage.
With that color, maybe it'll always be ugly...
http://www.ccwebster.net/robintim/Nobler/

Does anyone have any experience with these engines?
They both weigh slightly less than 3 lb. with the muffler, battery and
ignition.
Does the 160 make much more power and how much fuel do they use a minute?  I

Googled this question with no good reults.
Application is attaching covering on balsa stick models.
Can someone help? Thanks, Jim.