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Feb 3, 2012

OS 75 ax cuts out when inverted

I have a new OS ax 75 fitted into a Phoenix 60 low wing plane. Engine runs brilliantly - idle through to 10000 rpm approx. As soon as I lift the plane

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Jan 20, 2012

sig something extra electric

This Sig Something Extra electric plane was meticulously built from a kit on a magnetic building board with everything jigged up. It comes with an Axi

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Jan 13, 2012

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

I am nearing completion of the ship that I have had pictured here before. I'm still working on the controls and this morning I was able to retract the

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Jan 10, 2012

Engine Dies at Idle when Glo Starter is Removed

When I remove the glow start from my 40 OZ MAX FP engine it dies. If i open it to full throttle it runs nicely without the glo starter. As soon as I bring

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Jan 10, 2012

Switch from NiCad to Lipo for Brushed Motor?

I have a foam flyer that has a canned motor and ESC, It used a very large NiCad battery. I am interested in using a LiPo battery in this aircraft because

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Jan 1, 2012

Multi use RC Radio?

I am looking at getting into this hobby. Can any radio be used with any plane or helicopter

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Dec 26, 2011

Same receiver for brushed and brushless motor?

Hi, I have a receiver which was used for a 2 phase brushed motor. Can I use this same receiver for a brushless motor? If so, what modification will

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Dec 23, 2011

Choosing an Electronic Speed Controller

An electronic speed controller is selected based on the size and type of motor used in your airplanes. This page will assist in you determining the correct ESC for your airplane.

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Dec 23, 2011

Nitro engine will not turn over.

When I try and start my engine, the propeller won't turn past a certain point. It just stops and spits fuel out of the carburetor. It is a .15 size

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Dec 19, 2011

Fundamentals of LiPo Battery Packs!

All you ever wanted too know about LiPo battery packs and how to use them safely.

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Dec 19, 2011

What is a Lipo Battery and what makes them so special?

What is a lipo battery? LiPo battery packs have brought electric flight to an entirely new level. Find out what makes these batteries so special and how to use them safely.

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Dec 19, 2011

Lipo Battery Charging Overview

This LiPo battery charging overview will give you the information needed to charge your packs safely and efficiently.

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Dec 19, 2011

Lipo Battery Sizes

LiPo battery sizes are determined by how the cells are wired together inside of the pack

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Dec 19, 2011

Lipo Battery Safety Tips and Procedures

Following these Lipo battery safety guidelines will greatly reduce the changes of catching your house on fire!

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Dec 14, 2011

Motor sizing and prop selection question

Props for and general info on BRUSHED Motors: I have a mini super cub (hobby zone) that I'm slowly upgrading, and I want to get a better prop for it.

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Dec 6, 2011

Control logic with RC airplane transmitters?

What level of control logic is available with transmitters used with RC airplanes? For example I assume I can assign a control like a joy stick to a particular

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Dec 4, 2011

RC Jets!

Find out the different types of RC Jets available and where to get them!

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Nov 29, 2011

How to Fly RC Planes The Smart Way!

Everything you need to know for Learning How to fly RC planes Successfully!

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Nov 27, 2011

Learn How Airplanes Fly - Easy to Understand Tutorial

How airplanes fly, a straight forward and easy to follow tutorial explaining the fundamentals of airplane aerodynamics!

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Nov 26, 2011

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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Nov 22, 2011

Used RC Airplanes and Boats for Sale

I have several aircraft, plus a couple of boats (sail and hydroplane) that I am looking to let go. You can see by the pictures that the aircraft are in

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Nov 21, 2011

Hanger 9 RC Airplane Brand New For Sale

Hanger 9 - Xtra Easy Pre-Built ready to Fly Trainer Plane. Brand New still in original carton. Must sell at a loss. $300.00 Contact me two ways: E-Mail

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Nov 20, 2011

1/5th pica P40 kit for sale

1/5th pica P40 kit in the box with pica spinner and pica scale cockpi

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Nov 18, 2011

Gee Bee Model Airplanes

Various Gee Bee model airplanes along with a breif history of the infamous line of racers.

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Oct 31, 2011

1/4 Scale Sopwith Pup

Here is a little background and history on the full scale version of the Sopwith Pup. It’s official name was the “Sopwith Scout”. It was originally used

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Oct 31, 2011

RC Model Planes - It's an addiction!

Here is my story of how I began flying RC model planes! The first time I saw RC flying I was 5 or 6 years old. That would be 1961 or 1962, in Oklahoma

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Oct 31, 2011

Electric or Glow? What's the best?

What is best? An electric RC airplane or a glow powered RC airplane? Help me decide! I am new to RC Airplanes and can't decide if I should get a gas

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Oct 31, 2011

How to hang an RC airplane for storage?

Is it OK to hang an RC airplane for storage? See my friends, I am most definitely hooked on rc airplanes and I am running out of room! So it's either

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Oct 30, 2011

RC Nitro Engines are GLOW Engines!

RC Nitro Engines? Really? They are GLOW engines! Seriously... We have gasoline engines, and diesel engines, and glow engines. What we don't have are

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Oct 30, 2011

Can you mix servo and receiver brands?

Can you use other make of servos e.g. Futaba, with Spectrum receivers? If so you would have to remove the location tag from the servo? In that case how

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Oct 30, 2011

Brushless motor for P51 Mustang?

I have a P51 mustang that came with a glow engine.I want to convert this airplane from glow powered to a brushless electric motor. My question is, How

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Oct 30, 2011

Angle of Electric Motor on J3 Piper?

I have a question about the angle of the electric motor on my J3 Piper cub. I am converting a J3 piper cub from glow to electric. I have been told not

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Oct 30, 2011

Motor selection for Electrifly Nieuport X1?

I'm looking to buy an Electrifly Nieuport X1, But I'm on a budget. They call for Rimfire 400 950kv. I was looking at Turnigy Aerodrive sk3-28-26-980kv

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Oct 30, 2011

DX7 Double Elervator Servo setup ?

I have a Yak55SP 30cc and a Spectrum DX7 and matching receiver. I can get all the flight controls to work except one elevator which is allocated to AUX2.

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Oct 30, 2011

Can an RC airplane have too much power?

Hi, I am not new to flying, but got an older airplane from a friend. It's got a 6' 6 wingspan, a 5' fuselage, and had a .40 motor with a 10 x 6 prop...

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Oct 23, 2011

Fuel tank clunker positioning

This is a problem I encountered when I built my first trainer. I tuned the engine and tuned the engine but the engine kept dying in mid-flight. I couldn't

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Oct 22, 2011

Understanding Electric RC Airplanes

What you need to know about Electric RC airplanes including explanations of each component.

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Oct 21, 2011

E-Flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF

The E-Flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF is an extremely accurate scale version of one of the greatest fighter jets of all time. It’s very clean lines, lack of

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Oct 21, 2011

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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Oct 20, 2011

winter storage glow fuel

I have some concerns about winter storage of glow fuel. Does it hurt to store 5% or 10% glow fuel at -20c to -30c (Alberta)for the winter if is new and

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Oct 17, 2011

Magnum XL 46 idle mixture screw

I have a Magnum XL 46 nitro engine that sat for many years. I can't get it to fire. Glow plug is hot. High speed needle is turned out 2.5 turns. But the

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Oct 17, 2011

Pitts Muffler Problems?

I am running a new OS .55 AX side mounted with a Pitts muffler on a Great Planes Revolver. After a good break in last week the engine is running fine on

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Oct 17, 2011

RC Fuel Tank Question

I am ready to install my RC fuel tank and I need a little help. How many fuel lines connect the engine to the tank? What is the airline for? For pressurize

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Oct 17, 2011

Balsa Wood Model Airplanes

Balsa wood model planes are the most common type of construction in all areas of model aviation. Check out some of these visitor submitted airplanes!

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Oct 17, 2011

Scale Model Airplanes

Various Scale Model Airplanes submitted by vistiors like you. Be sure to check them out , leave some comments, or submit your plane!

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Oct 17, 2011

Sig Four Star

The Sig Four Star 40 was my second nitro powered airplane after graduating from the Sig LT-40. This was also my first kit. Considering the fact that I

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Oct 17, 2011

F-16 Fighting Falcon

This is a 1/6 Scale F-16C Model from Feibao. Length:95 Wingspan:65 Power:26 to 36lbs This F-16 Fighting Falcon is one amazing flying A/C. The plane

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Oct 16, 2011

P 51 mustang

This Hanger P 51 Mustang was basically an assembled ARF (all ready to fly) kit when I purchased it. It came with retracts and servos already mounted.

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Oct 16, 2011

Great Planes Piper Cub Set up

I am going to buy great planes piper cub 60 kit. I plane to use my Spektrum DX6i radio with it. What is the most preferred radio set up for this? I was

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