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Mar 16, 2010, PL Prod Flashdance plane for sale

Tired of the same old planes? Looking for something unique? Want a plane that will do maneuvers you never imagined possible? I have

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Mar 15, 2010, F4U -1 Corsair Big Al, Bu # 800003

This F4U -1 Corsair was built in memory of my father, Big Al. It is a Byron Originals kit with digital engine sound ported through a exhast cluster. and

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Mar 14, 2010, Retracts for scratch build f6f hellcat?

I blew-up a set of GUILLOWS f6f plans to 150%, the wingspan is now 49in. I plan to install 90 deg. rotating retracts. Where can I find some scale-like

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Mar 14, 2010, Dynamic Soaring RC Gliders!

Dynamic Soaring is all about extreme speed and adrenaline rush!

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Mar 14, 2010, ASP 52 UNSTABLE IDLING AT HIGHER THAN NORMAL RPM

I HAVE AN ASP 52 DURING RUNN. IN PROCEDURE. IT HAS CONSUMED SO FAR 1 TANK. HIGH RPM SEEM TO BE OK. TRANSITION SEEM TO BE OK (NOT PERFECT ,BUT...OK).

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Mar 13, 2010, .46 AX stops running at 1/2 throttle

I have a OS .46 AX that I just picked up used from a guy , runs at idle fine ... When I get up to 1/2 throttle it just shuts off . I have tried to move

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Mar 12, 2010, Can I use a Futaba R148 DP in place of R136 HP

I am using a Futaba 6EXHP TX with a R136 HP receiver PCM 1024 Hi band , RX 50 with 72.790 frequency. The TX can be programmed for 6 models. Can I use

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Mar 12, 2010, MDS 40 engine Runs cuts out when plane is vertical

Engine Runs great at idle and on level ground, But when you take the plane and tilt it 90* it cuts off... This engine is a mds 40 glow engine/ Its about

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Mar 11, 2010, 2 Park Zone Sukhoi su-26m ultra micro BNFs

Both are in good shape in orginal boxes but need a small amount of work plane 1 needs: prop, landing gear, broken at back edge of wing on bottom..everything

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Mar 9, 2010, Tiger 25 - Fuel coming out side of head normal?

I have a thunder tiger 25, is it normal if engine is flooded that I have fuel coming out the side of the head

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Mar 8, 2010, Thunder Tiger GP 42 Nitro Engine Stalls

I have a Thunder Tiger GP 42 engine. I am in the break in procedure but I can't get it to run smoothly. It keeps stalling especially when trying to get

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Mar 7, 2010, Wireless Buddy Box by 2icrc

Hi, I would like to invite you to check out my website and the product I created. It would be great if the kind of technology I created was mentioned

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Mar 5, 2010, Irvine 46 engine sprays fuel from front bearing

I have an Irvine 46 2 stroke angine. I got it from a friend who wrote off his plane. The engine looks like new. I notice that when I put it on full throttle

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Mar 5, 2010, SC46 engine won't rev higher than 8000rpm

I have had a SC46 engine for a few years. It has always run fine and revved up with plenty of power. Recently it has gone a bit sick and won't rev. A

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Mar 2, 2010, RC Glider: Sunset Flight Over Pinnacle, NC

A cockpit view of a peaceful flight over snow covered farmland at sunset in Pinnacle, NC. The soundtrack from Celtic Woman compliments the serenity of

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Mar 1, 2010, RC Airplane RX's,TX's, Chargers etc. Forsale

Open to offers on this as job lot or odd items Pro peak Quattro charger never used boxed with instructions but box and instruction a little tatty. Graupner

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Mar 1, 2010, e flight 4 site spare parts

Hello anyone out there know where to buy spares for this plane? What I am after is one of the small motors that operates the elevator/rudder/ailerons.

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Mar 1, 2010, O.S. 48 Surpass valve adjustment spec?

I've just gotten an older 48 surpass, it runs well but I want to be sure about the valve adjustment. Can anyone give me the spec

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Mar 1, 2010, Enya 45 model 5001 has no high speed valve?

i don't have a high speed needle valve on my engine, will it be able to run smoothly without it? btw my engine is an Enya 45 model 5001 and it is really

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Feb 28, 2010, thunder tigre f 91s won't idle below 5000 rpm

I've adjusted with the carb on this engine quite a bit but it refuses to idle below 5000 rpm unless I leave the glow battery connected. It appears the

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Feb 28, 2010, OS 61 RC Engine For Sale

Up for sale is a lightly used OS Max FX 61. Very good condition, like new compression and very smooth bearings. Asking price is $120.00 + 10.00 shipping

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Feb 28, 2010, 2.4 ghz over 72 mhz radio systems

I'v been flying off and on for 18 years, but never have had an electric plane yet. So I bought a great planes 330 extra and used a brushless turnigy motor.

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Feb 28, 2010, substitution for rimfire 42-40-1000 electric motor

i bought a electricfly great planes. the box says you need a rimfire 42-40-1000 but im looking for a motor maybe a little bit bigger and cheaper and i

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Feb 28, 2010, Cox engines and parts wanted

If you have them, but don't want them I do. Please contact Joe at jsesere@yahoo.com. Thank

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Feb 28, 2010, sig kadet senior kit

This sig kadet senior airplane literally floats in the air. Flies slow enough to correct any first time flying jitters. This particular model has barn

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Feb 28, 2010, Need recommendation for On Board Igniter

Hi all, This is a spin off question that originated from my other post titled Tiger .46 INVERTED questions. Simply put, I'm looking for recommendations

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Feb 27, 2010, Tiger .46 INVERTED questions

Hi all, I’m still working on my P-51 with my new but old model Tiger.46. Few months ago Matt and others helped me tune in the engine. THANK YOU Over

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Feb 26, 2010, SIG Riser (sailplane)

I haven't seen any sailplanes on this site and thought I would maybe be the first. As for why this sailplane (my first by the way)...it is slow and

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Feb 26, 2010, Brushless Motors Questions

Sorry I have a few questions, but I believe you will find them interesting and also from someone who has been a Nitro Gas person who is getting into electric

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Feb 26, 2010, Why no Sailplanes!

Love your site and I just finished uploading a photo of my 2M SIG Riser (sailplane) still under construction. I see that I may be the first to upload

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Feb 25, 2010, sc 46 engine sticking

I've had this sc 46 engine for a couple of years now. It is well run in but it always sticks when I am turning the prop by hand. Why is that

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Feb 23, 2010, Need info for .75 Super Tigre

I recently purchased a older .75 Super Tigre ,Italian made and am trying to find out more about it . Does it have rings and bearings? What is the correct

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Feb 23, 2010, futaba 3003 servos in .60 size plane?

I have futaba 3003 in a .60 size sport plane. I have not flown this bird yet but these are the servos I used in a .40 size plane. I was wondering if they

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Feb 23, 2010, Left or right Side of RC airplane

When facing the model which side of the airplane is considered the right side

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Feb 21, 2010, staudacher s300gs carl goldberg kit

Finally got her finished. She has not been flown yet as the weather here is still a bit wet and cold. I need a calm day to trim her out she is my first

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Feb 21, 2010, Tower Pro 9g Failure

Circuit board failure. Servo failed during flight causing one aileron to stick in the down position.

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Feb 21, 2010, RCM Funster Materials List

I built a Funster years ago from a kit. Kits are no longer available so I purchased the plans to build another one. However the plans did not come with

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Feb 19, 2010, Suggested engine for 1/4 scale 1930 Fleet bi-wing?

I am in then process of building a 1/4 scale 1930 Fleet bi-wing. I bought this kit over 30 years ago. I am loooking for a suggestion on what size engine

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Feb 17, 2010, 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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Feb 16, 2010, Irvine 53 engine slows down when exhaust pressure line is on?

Hi, Could you help? My Irvine 53 engine runs fine, but when I connect the fuel pressure line to exhaust it slows down and will not reach full revs and

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Feb 16, 2010, FOR SALE: New RC Planes, radio, motors and misc., a $1500+value - sell $450

FOR SALE: New RC Planes, radio, motors and misc., a $1500+value - sell $450 KITS: Goldberg's Gentle Lady - Mark's Models Windfree - House of Balsa H.O.B.

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Feb 16, 2010, Newbie needs help with electronics of Aeromax yak elecric 25 profile

Foes anyone know of any video for installing electronics on a Aeromax yak electric 25 profile? Thanks for the help

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Feb 15, 2010, os 70fs hard to start

Rhe engine is hard to start. I sometimes have to add fuel to the carb. It's an os 70f

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Feb 13, 2010, Cool Alpha 40 trainer aerobatics

Alpha 40 trainer equipped with a Nokia N95 on board video camera. First person video of this trainer doing some crazy flying with the skyline of a the

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Feb 10, 2010, Muffler got lose during flight on Evolution PTS Engine 20 sec before landing (onboard video)

Muffler got lose during flight on Evolution PTS Engine 20 sec before landing (onboard video) Its possible to hear the engine sound changes....

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Feb 10, 2010, Question regarding Alpha 40 trainer Landing gears

Hello, It looks like the original landing gear set that comes with the Alpha 40 trainer is not so reliable and bends sometimes even on takeoff. I would

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Feb 10, 2010, os engines for sale

Os sf 46 $70 OS fs 70 surpass 4 stroke $150 Buyer pays actual shippin

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Feb 10, 2010, sell or trade Magnum XL 80 4 stroke

Magnum XL 80 4 stroke engine new- never run. Coming back to flying after several years. The model I am working on (arf) is not suitable for a 4-stroke,

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