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Nov 20, 2009, Brushless Motor Specifications

If I may comment on your Understanding Motor Specifications section: Actually, Kv is exactly the amount of voltage produced for the number of rpms it

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Nov 17, 2009, Saito 100 surge at mid throttle on slow transition

Saito 100, transitions good from idle to full throttle when done rapidly. But when done slow when it gets to about half throttle it tends to

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Nov 17, 2009, .45 MagnumPRO won't run at full throttle

Hi, I have a .45 MagnumPRO glow 2-cycle engine. I got it very used.. it has been crashed at least once, but it seemed to run OK for a while. Now, I

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Nov 16, 2009, RC Glow Plugs

Explanation of RC glow plugs. Hot plug vs. cold plug. When to replace your glow plugs.

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Nov 14, 2009, rc spitfire for sale

great looking plane, has been flown once and flew perfetly but i brought it and because i am new to flying i can not fly it (a trained person flown

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Nov 14, 2009, Product for removing water from glow fuel?

Hey! I found your page via a google search, and love the loads of info, but I was hoping you could help a friend of mine and I out with a problem.

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Nov 13, 2009, Giant Scale RC Warbird ARFs!

Giant Scale RC Warbird Huge, Highly Detailed, Quality ARF's...

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Nov 11, 2009, RC Airplane Engine Starts in Reverse

I have the evolution .46 engine and it has taken me forever to break in. The problem now is when I start it, it runs in reverse and moves the plane

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Nov 11, 2009, Sig Kadet Seniorita buid time?

I am building a kadet seniorita for my senior project and was wondering about how long it will take to build it from a

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Nov 9, 2009, Supertigre 2000 25cc. with muffler

Supertigre 2000 25cc. with muffler. Clean motor with high compression. $65.00 cash firm. I'm sometimes in Clinton Twp.

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Nov 8, 2009, Airfoil Question

Let me see if I have this correct. If air moving over the top surface of the wing must travel a longer distance than the air under the wing, therefore

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Nov 7, 2009, Nitro Car Tires Don't go round?

Hi I have already put two questions on. I am not very good with nitro cars. I started it up and it cut out the i did it again and pressed the

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Nov 6, 2009, Nitro car goes full speed when first started Please help?

I recently got a new pull start and fitted it on the car. And put some fuel in and tried starting it. ***c2adsense.shtml*** It took a while and then

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Nov 6, 2009, Tamiya nitro thunder car starting problem

Hi I have a Tamiya nitro thunder car which has been great!! ***c2adsense.shtml*** I've used i a couple of times after running it in. After that I

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Nov 6, 2009, Gas sprays everywhere from my RC airplane engine

When I run my plane gas leaks and drips all over and sprays everywhere I think it is coming from the head. The studs are tight the motor is a magnum

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Nov 6, 2009, nitro engine runs for 1/3 - 1/2 tank fuel then stalls

Hello all, My engine will run for about a 1/3 of fuel then leans out and stalls. I've got the valves set right. It runs really good till it

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Nov 6, 2009, No Fuel Supply to my 2-stroke glow engine

The 2-Stroke engine will start and run on the fuel used to prime. However, fuel is not being delivered from the tank to the engine. Pressure is

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Nov 6, 2009, Nitro Engine Break-in stalled

I am new to RC planes, I have built a trainer and it is 99% ready to fly. I cannot get my SuperTigre GS-40 to start, not even a pop. I am working

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Nov 6, 2009, My RC Airplane Engine Keeps Quitting

When my fuel tank is half empty my engine keeps quiting when doing loops and other maneuvers. What can I do to prevent this? Thank you.

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Nov 6, 2009, how to build RC planes at home?

How to make a rc plane in my home ? ***c2adsense.shtml***

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Nov 6, 2009, Is there an RC airplane market?

We recently had a close family friend pass and got willed lots of rc plane stuff, from aluminub casts to make fuselages to old single stick and ham

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Nov 6, 2009, center of gravity dehavlin beaver

how far back from le is the cg for the dehavlin beaver.

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Nov 6, 2009, cleaning your RC airplane

In the website you mention cleaning the plane with paper towels. but they sratch the surface of the solar film. The best method is to go supermarket

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Nov 6, 2009, Electric BH T-28?

I am building the BH T-28. I bought it at hobbypeople.net. Anyone flying it

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Nov 6, 2009, What is a good second RC airplane?

Just wanted some advice on the next step up. I have had a Super Cub electric for some time now and although it has been a great plane, I am getting

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Nov 6, 2009, Dx5e and Dx6i

Hi I fly an apprentice and I was wondering what the settings are on the 5e when switched to low so I can copy them to my 6i can anyone help. thanks

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Nov 6, 2009, Benjamin Vessey - Sarasota Florida - seeking pattern flying events

I am interested in competing in some events but can't find any. I live in Sarasota Florida and would love some guidance on where to find some

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Nov 4, 2009, Quiet and Electric Flight

Purchased this when I was at home in the U.K. At the time I only had a Radian and this magazine fit the bill!! It covers just Gliders (poorly

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Nov 4, 2009, What Firebird is a good beginner plane?

I want to give RC flying a try with my 9 year old for this Christmas. ***c2adsense.shtml*** What Firebird model(s) would you recommend for a 45 and a

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Nov 3, 2009, K&B 40 engine won't idle more than 5 seconds

i have a K&B 40 with a 10-6 prop. When I lower the rpms low enough to not allow the plane to move on hard ground it dies in 5 seconds.

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Nov 1, 2009, Cleaning the Fuel Tank of Thunder Tiger Trainer 40

Greetings Pilots, I recently recieved a old thunder tiger trainer 40 that had been sitting 3 years with 1/4 fuel in the tank. also, the fuel looks

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Oct 31, 2009, Evolution engine dies when running full throttle

I have Evolution Trainer Power System .46 engine. My first problem is that most of times engine starts in reverse mode! And my recent problem is

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Oct 29, 2009, WTB 9c air transmitter 72 mhz

Need one with a synthesized module only please No rx. Will pay up to 200 depending on condition Respond to mrdogjaw@msn.com ***c2adsense.shtml***

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Oct 28, 2009, Flooding carburetter of nitro engine

When I am trying to start my plane the carburetter floods with fuel and the propeller has a hard time turning.

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Oct 28, 2009, looking for cheap trainer with engine and servos

just something to get me started in gas flying. all I want to do is hook up my reciever, put some gas in it and fly.

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Oct 27, 2009, SEVERAL CHEAP RC AIRPLANES, MOTORS, RADIOS ECT

MANY DIFFERENT AIRPLANES AND STUFF MOTORS RADIOS ECT TO GET RID OF TOO MUCH TO LIST NEED ROOM IN THE SHOP PLANES FROM SMALL TO GIANT SCALE CHEAP!!!

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Oct 26, 2009, high speed needle adjusting problem with .46 nitro engine

HELLO TO ALL RC FYERS, AM HAVING PROBLEMS ON SETTING MY F22 RAPTOR HIGH SPEED NEEDLE TO MY .46 NITRO ENGINE. ***c2adsense.shtml*** COULD SOME ONE

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Oct 26, 2009, nitro engine wont start

I HAVE A USE .46 2 STROKE NITRO ENGINE . AT FIRST THE ENGINE WAS STARTING UP OK BUT I NOTICE THAT IT WAS STUMBLING AT HALF THROTTLE.

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Oct 25, 2009, Sig Manufacturing, Kadet Senior, ARF and KIT

My first trainer was a flop. It was fast, nimble and great fun for my teacher to fly. For me it was all wrong. There are two types of beginners -

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Oct 25, 2009, Hobbico Superstar 40 RTF

This plane flies very easily and reliably. It has simple, basic 4 channel controls and durable construction, yet impressive size and quality

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Oct 24, 2009, wtb- 2.4ghz computer radio, 6 ch.

6 ch. 2.4 GHz, computer radio w/o

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Oct 23, 2009, Used RC cars make an offer! $100 obo

Will trade for rc plane stuff! ***c2adsense.shtml*** this is a box of three rc cars, one is an associated rc10 (electric), one is a hot bodies 1/8

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Oct 22, 2009, Covering a Hobbico Superstar trainer

Can someone explain how to cover the wings on my hobbico superstar,i am having problems with the wing tips. Thanks Ron. sharpredvette@aol.com

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Oct 21, 2009, Lancair

4 stokes

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Oct 20, 2009, Centre of Gravity of low wing and biplane

Hi My questions is, how do you check the c of g for a low wing(mustang) and Biplane(pitts), is it the same as for a high wing? Regards

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Oct 19, 2009, Kadet Senior landing gear

I have modified my Kadet Senior for electric power.It flies great! ***c2adsense.shtml*** However ,with my 14/8 prop I frequently cut grass when the

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Oct 19, 2009, Cox parts wanted

I am looking for a carb body for a Cox Tee Dee .051 and a cylinder/piston for a Cox Tee Dee .09. I also buy anything that has the Cox name on it.

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Oct 18, 2009, power loss OS 46ax

Hi, My OS 46ax has lost power? reason. I didn't use it over winter, then have not been able to get it going well since. I can fly it but prob the

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Oct 18, 2009, 4 blade prop selection

I have a House of Balsa P 51 kit. I am about to build and purchased a TR 35-36C Brushless Motor. Flying weight will be approx 1250 Gr. Wingspan

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