http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/RC-Airplanes-blog.html This blog will keep you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the Hooked-on-RC-Airplanes.com website. Subscribe here! en-us rc airplanes Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:29:42 GMT Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:29:42 GMT hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/servo-extensions-for-spektrum.html I have a Spektrum DX7 radio. I need some 12 inch servo connections. Do I need JR/Hitec style connectors? Thank you Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:29:40 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/sig-something-extra-electric.html 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 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:52:00 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/republic-p47d-thunderbolt.html 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 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:44:30 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/engine-dies-at-idle-when-glo-starter-is-removed.html 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 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:47:03 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/switch-from-nicad-to-lipo-for-brushed-motor.html 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 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:38:45 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/multi-use-rc-radio.html I am looking at getting into this hobby. Can any radio be used with any plane or helicopter Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:48:48 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/same-receiver-for-brushed-and-brushless-motor.html 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 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:10:32 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/Electronic-speed-controller.html 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. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:51:47 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/nitro-engine-will-not-turn-over.html 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 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:39:39 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/lipo-battery-packs.html All you ever wanted too know about LiPo battery packs and how to use them safely. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:09:28 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/what-is-a-lipo-battery.html 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. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:32:53 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/lipo-battery-charging.html This LiPo battery charging overview will give you the information needed to charge your packs safely and efficiently. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:06:20 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/lipo-battery-sizes.html LiPo battery sizes are determined by how the cells are wired together inside of the pack Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:11:09 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/lipo-battery-safety.html Following these Lipo battery safety guidelines will greatly reduce the changes of catching your house on fire! Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:57:55 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/motor-sizing-and-prop-selection-question.html 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. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:26:29 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/control-logic-with-rc-airplane-transmitters.html 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 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:08:09 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/rc-jets.html Find out the different types of RC Jets available and where to get them! Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:27:11 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/how-to-fly-rc-planes.html Everything you need to know for Learning How to fly RC planes Successfully! Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:57:12 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/how-airplanes-fly.html How airplanes fly, a straight forward and easy to follow tutorial explaining the fundamentals of airplane aerodynamics! Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:06:09 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/edge-540.html The Edge 540 is one of the most popular RC airplanes ever, but do you really know where it came from? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:13:01 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/used-rc-airplanes-and-boats-for-sale.html 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 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:17:44 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/hanger-9-rc-airplane-brand-new-for-sale.html 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 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:27:42 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/15th-pica-p40-kit-for-sale.html 1/5th pica P40 kit in the box with pica spinner and pica scale cockpi Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:16:20 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/gee-bee-model-airplanes1.html Various Gee Bee model airplanes along with a breif history of the infamous line of racers. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:39:05 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/14-scale-sopwith-pup.html 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 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:03:17 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/rc-model-planes-its-an-addiction.html 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 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:57:27 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/electric-or-glow-whats-the-best.html 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 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:42:15 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/how-to-hang-an-rc-airplane-for-storage.html 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 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:17:55 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/rc-nitro-engines-are-glow-engines.html 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 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:02:40 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/can-you-mix-servo-and-receiver-brands.html 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 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:44:18 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/brushless-motor-for-p51-mustang.html 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 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:02:21 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/angle-of-electric-motor-on-j3-piper.html 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 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:26:22 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/motor-selection-for-electrifly-nieuport-x1.html 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 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:16:37 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/dx7-double-elervator-servo-setup-.html 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. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:02:52 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/can-an-rc-airplane-have-too-much-power.html 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... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:19:09 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/fuel-tank-clunker-positioning.html 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 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:31:45 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/electric-rc-airplanes.html What you need to know about Electric RC airplanes including explanations of each component. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:26:54 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/eflite-f86-sabre-15-df-arf.html 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 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:36:41 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/brushless-rc-motors.html 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. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:54:04 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/winter-storage-glow-fuel.html 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 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:55:52 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/magnum-xl-46-idle-mixture-screw.html 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 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:57:22 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/pitts-muffler-problems.html 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 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:26:27 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/rc-fuel-tank-question.html 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 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:44:03 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/balsa-wood-model-airplanes.html 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! Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:07:13 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/scale-model-airplanes.html Various Scale Model Airplanes submitted by vistiors like you. Be sure to check them out , leave some comments, or submit your plane! Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:25:33 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/sig-four-star.html 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 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:56:44 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/f16-fighting-falcon.html 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 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:36 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/p-51-mustang.html 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. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:33:46 GMT http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/great-planes-piper-cub-set-up.html 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 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:13:14 GMT