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Jun 30, 2009, Spektrum DX7 vs DX6i - Find out which one is for you!

While the Spektrum DX7 is the cream of the crop, the DX6i may be all you need.

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Jun 30, 2009, Micro RC propulsion systems for paper airplanes

Warning, this is a bit out of the box! I've been designing and building near scale (for lack of a better term) paper airplane models for many years.

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Jun 30, 2009, Where to buy RC airplane kits

Hey, I want to start off by saying that I've been to many websites about RC planes and yours by FAR is the most helpful. So thank you. But I still

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Jun 30, 2009, Need a list of good RC airplane trainers

I TRIED THIS HOBBY ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO. BUILT A GAS POWERED PLANE, THEN COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO WORK CORRECTLY. THE PERSON THAT WAS SUPPOSSED TO

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Jun 30, 2009, thanx for the great rc airplane site

Hello, I actually just wanted too say - I have actually learned a lot from reading through here. Thanx! I decided to get into the hobby last year -

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Jun 30, 2009, Please help me get started with RC airplanes

Thanks for your pages. They are the ONLY help I have found so far. I purchased RealFlight 4.5 simulator and their instruction is of NO help. The guy

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Jun 30, 2009, Help with remote control airplane school project

Hi, My name is Russell and i am a student.. One of my project work this semester is to build a remote control aircraft, which should be able to take

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Jun 30, 2009, Setting up an electric rc airplane

Hey - Nice website, here's hoping I can get some help :-) First off, I'm pretty new to the sport - I had a few 2-channel gliders which I used to fly

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Jun 30, 2009, Finally back in the RC airplane hobby

Hello, I had a few glow powered planes when I was kid...about 15 years ago... Cox models, which has since gone out of business. I just purchased a

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Jun 29, 2009, 1/3 scale pitts

This is a RTF 1/3 scale pitts special ,just add your reciever. It has a first place 3.2 motor(52cc). All surface controls are HS650BB Hitec servos,

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Jun 29, 2009, Your Questions and Answers

This is the place to ask any questions you may have about RC Airplanes. Don't be shy, you'd be surprised at how eager RC'ers are to help each other out.

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Jun 27, 2009, 2 stroke to 4 stroke

yes Can I change from a 2 stroke that's in my trainer to a 4 stroke with almost the same power as the 2 stroke? I have a tower trainer 40 with a .46

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Jun 21, 2009, Parkzone Spitfire Electric Warbird - Stunning Realism at Very Affordable Price!

The Parkzone Spitfire is an impressive yet affordable ready to fly warbird!

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Jun 21, 2009, OS 40 engine misfires and fuel bubbles from carb

I'm relatively new to flying and have a question. While flying on a hot day (90 deg) my trainer with an OS 40 engine would misfire every minute or

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Jun 21, 2009, RC Airplanes, Basics to Extreme!

Flying RC airplanes is more than a hobby, it's a passion! Try it once and you're hooked for life! Explore the endless possibilities of radio controlled flight.

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Jun 19, 2009, test template

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Jun 18, 2009, Futaba 6XA Computer Radio - UNUSED & MINT!!

I have a Futaba 6XA 6-channel radio from back in the days of flying R/C, which I abandoned some time ago when I got busy with other things. This

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Jun 17, 2009, Magnum 15 Starting/Running Engine Issues

I have a magnum 15 engine that i havn't started for a couple years. I cleaned everything, got a new igniter and glow plug and i still cant get it

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Jun 17, 2009, plane has a .40 LA OS engine problems running

Plane takes off and flies great for about 15 min then shuts off in flight. This is my first nitro plane. I cant quite get the tuning right on the low

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Jun 15, 2009, Some Information About Me

For those of you who are curious, here's a litte background on me and why I started this website.

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Jun 14, 2009, Help with Site Build It Reference

Hi Matt, I am checking up on how I can build my own website and earn some money as a sideline - I was injured at work. I thought that SBI looked

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Jun 12, 2009, Great RC Airplane Site - Tons of information

This is the best collection of RC Airplane info I have found. Covering Electrics to Gassers, Sport Flying to IMAC, and the much needed information on

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Jun 9, 2009, Free Flight Squirrel Airplane!

It's not a Scale Model but it can be used to hook your non modeling friends because it's so simple it builds in 9 minutes! Flies very well! Videos

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Jun 8, 2009, Which Spektrum RC Radio Systems is best suited for you?

Choosing a Spektrum RC radio system for your RC airplane can be confusing. Let's make sure you choose the right equipment for your RC airplane and pocket book!

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Jun 4, 2009, Backpressure on Nitro RC Engine

I have just purchased a new ASP91 AR,I have run two and a half tanks approx 1 litre of fuel and ran it with the OEM muffler and with a 13x6 prop. I

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Jun 3, 2009, Brushless Motors heresy

The quickest way to tell the difference between a canned motor and a brushless motor is to count the number of wire leads. All brushless RC motors

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Jun 2, 2009, Glen Watson

I have been flying AMA Pattern since the early nineties, Accomplishments include: 2 time National champion, 6 time NSRCA District champion, and many

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May 31, 2009, Smoke system on a.40 trainer

Hello fellow r/c pilots! I don't really have any engine problems right now,but I would like to put a smoke system on my Tower trainer .40.I am

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May 28, 2009, prop reamer for K&B 40

Can't find a prop reamer that will work on the old K & B 40, had one years ago made for that engine but it was lost, does anyone make one or can the

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May 22, 2009, Nitro engine heats up and stops on a rich setting

I have a New Testors 40 series 21 engine. I am trying to break it in, using 10% nitro 20% castor. Needle set to what the instructions say 5 turns

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May 20, 2009, Leo's Laser 200

The Laser 200 is the monoplane that toppled the Pitts Special and became the benchmark from which modern aerobatic airplanes evolved.

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May 19, 2009, O.S. 46 Low Speed Needle Setting

I have over Tinkered...!! I Have an OS 46 Engine. Being new to glow flying, I don't know what is a good starting point for the Low speed.. As a

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May 16, 2009, .15 nitro engine IDLE problem!

I have a .15 nitro engine and I can't get my engine to run on idle because it stops immediatly decresing RPMs. When I have it running on my idle (the

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May 15, 2009, Wanted: Hitec Focus 6 TX.

6 channel transmitter by

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May 15, 2009, The Pitts Special Aerobatic Biplane

The Pitts Special was the first airplane in history designed specifically for flyng aerobatic manuevers!

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May 14, 2009, The Zivko Edge 540 's Life Story

The Edge 540 is one of the most popular RC airplanes ever, but do you really know where it came from?

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May 9, 2009, RC Jets! Which type is for you?

RC Jets bring this hobby to an all new level! Choose between RC pusher jets, RC ducted fan jets, or the ultimate RC turbine jets.

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May 8, 2009, Installing your model airplane engine

Model airplane engine installation procedure and tips.

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May 8, 2009, Used RC Planes For Sale

Tons of used RC planes for sale. Great deals if you are looking to pick up a used RC airplane. For more info please email me at

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May 1, 2009, Futaba 6DA radio

I have a Futaba 6DA radio with good batts. Also have a Futaba 7 ch rx to go with it. Contact mike

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May 1, 2009, RC Airplane Stand

I just built this plane stand for about $ 22.00. and it works, If you need plans e-mail me for them,

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Apr 30, 2009, Corona (made in China)

I have 3 of these digital servos and I tested them before mounting in an airplane. Two of them squeal at rest but get quiet when the transmitter

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Apr 28, 2009, SUNDAY LV NV.

FUN SUNDAY IN LV

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Apr 28, 2009, MY HOBBY SHOP

HERES MY HOBBY FOR ALL THE PIC. E-MAIL ME AT

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Apr 28, 2009, BAD ESC FROM THUNDER POWER

Thunder Power esc battery, 2100, you might as well just BUY the cheapp stuff, it's all the same thing... I am MAD! ALL THEY SAY IS

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Apr 27, 2009, LOOKING FOR A FI- STORCH ARF

FOUND ONE BUT THEY ARE OUT, ANY ONE KNOW WHERE TO GET ONE?

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Apr 26, 2009, Selling a 1/5 scale Don Smith T-50 Bobcat

Selling a Don Smith T-50 Bobcat for a friend that built it. Has been getting out of R/C the last few years and I have been assisting him with selling

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Apr 25, 2009, Understanding Brushless RC Motors for Radio Controlled Airplanes

Brushless RC motors have taken our hobby to the next level! Find out what they are and how they work! Also learn the difference between outrunner and inrunner brushless motors.

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Apr 21, 2009, Scale Aerobatics - IMAC Competitions

IMAC Scale Aerobatics is one of the most popular forms of RC aerobatic competition. Find out what it is and how to get started!

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