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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 ...
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 ...
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....
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....
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 ...
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 ...
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
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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 ...
Left or right Side of RC airplane
When facing the model which side of the airplane is considered the right side.
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 ...
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 ...
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!
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 ...
Anyone know C.G. on a vintage Waco YMF 3 Biplane?
I have A vintage Waco YMF 3 biplane Im bringing back from the grave. The wingspan is 58" chord is 12". Both wings are same. the top wing is 6.25" in front ...
What is recommended Voltage for Hitec HP-2rnb transmiter?
How many volts are recommended on a Hitec HP-2rnb transmiter?
Is it OK to be tail heavy?
is it o.k. to be a little bit tail heavy or do i need to put a few ounces of weight on the nose.
Ihis is for an extra 300 .60 size
dIfference between mode1 or 2?
airtronices rds8000 mode1 or mode2 whats the difference?
Top Flite Giant Gold P 51
I am building the Top Flite kit and installing Robart retracts. I would like to get some information on building sequencing gear doors.
Thank you
\Russ ...
Question of the payload of 330s 3D ARF!
Hi! What is the maximum weight I can load on 330s 3d arf. Father-in if I need something to transport.
custom cowl for kadet lt 40 kit
new project,friend wanted to put a cowl on his first trainer, looked at a few options this is what we are going to try, we were wondering if the changes ...
Trouble with wheel pants
Having a bit of trouble with wheel pants. They seem to be a bit cheep. I put fiberglass and epoxy on th inside and around the bolt area they still cracked ...
Convert free flight model airplane to 4-channel radio control?
I am into electric RC and would like to know if you can convert a free flight model into a 4 channel radio controlled model.
I am interested in scratch ...
Adjusting carb with cowl on
Just finished installing a 91 surpass os engine on Extra 300. I have no idea on how to set it up to adjust carb with cowling on.
RC Simulator for Mac???
Hello,
I am new to this RC/simulator world so I don't know what is possible.
My goal is to buy a RC flight simulator for a Mac and then start flying ...
1/4 scale Extra 300 instruction manual?
I am flying a 1/4 scale Extra 300L.with an Evolution G25 gas engine. I no longer have the instructions or manual and would like to get the plane back in ...
Choosing Servo Size for RC Airplanes?
How do I find out which size servo I need for a particular RC plane?
I have some 40 size planes, 60 size and a 1/4 scale Extra 300L.
Is there a ...
SanYe airplane models
I wish to purchse SanYe models in the USA but the distributor I usually deal with is out of stock.
Can you give me contacts for all SanYe distributors ...
how to turn an airplane
do you need the allrons to turn a plane or you just need the rudder to turn or you need the two of them
PC Controller For RC Airplanes
I was just wondering if there is a USB connection with drivers that connects to a radio control and is amplifier on signal, so I can happen to run the ...
Angle of Horizontal Stab for Self Designed RC Airplane?
Hi I have become hooked on rc via building planes out of foam board,
being a noob and crashing a $5 airplane doesn't hurt the wallet so bad!
But I ...
how to adj valves on O.S. 91 four stroke
how do i adj valve clearance on a 91 fs o.s.
Where can I get this RC airplane?
Good day. Do you carry this plane? If not, any suggestions on where I may locate this?
Kind Regards,
Lesa
jaguarfemme@yahoo.com
Making a taildragger of a Kadet Senior
How can I make a taildragger of my Kadet Senior ARF?
Is there a kit already to do so, or must something be fabricated?
I would really like to see ...
Beginner RC airplane for 10 year old
I would like to know best RC airplane for child to start with...
alignment of two wing halves of ARF airplane?
How do you align two wing halves of an arf airplane?
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....
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 kit.
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 ...
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.
It took a while and then started but went full ...
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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What Firebird is a good beginner plane?
I want to give RC flying a try with my 9 year old for this Christmas.
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What Firebird model(s) would you recommend for a 45 and ...
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 very ...
center of gravity dehavlin beaver
how far back from le is the cg for the dehavlin beaver.
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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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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 ...
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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Kadet Senior landing gear
I have modified my Kadet Senior for electric power.It flies great!
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However ,with my 14/8 prop I frequently cut grass when the ...
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 43"...
how to build RC planes at home?
How to make a rc plane in my home?
super cub LP reciever??
so i just bought a super cub rc airplane, and as soon as i plug the battery in the motor goes on full bore, would this be a bad receiver?
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How far can rc airplanes fly?
Hello,how far and how high rc models can flight?
thanks
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Where to fly RC plane in San Diego, CA?
new to computers and rc planes. where can I fly my plane (first flite) in san diego,CA?
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48 in long leading and trailing edges
Does any know where i can buy 48 in long edges?
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I built a 92 in P 38 ten years ago and want to build a more to scale one but can'...
how to build RC plane?
my Question is how to build RC plane at home?
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RC airplane pulls left when taxiing
Im new, my RC plane pulls left on taxi, is there any thing I can do?
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Spektrum DX7 Radio Help
I have a spektrum DX7 transmitter and AR7000 receiver.
My receiver was working fine, but now it blinks once and then does nothing when you turn it ...
Robart air retact system
Bought a Top Flite 1/7 scale P51 used off of RC Universe. Comes with air retracts, but do not know how to use them.
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I bought ...
Sizing the battery and servos for an RC airplane
Hello,
How can I size the proper type of battery, per electric motor. I see a 24xRC 1700. What does that mean?
The proper speed controller per ...
Spares for Hobbico Nexstar R/C Trainer Airplane?
I just recently purchased the Hobbico Nexstar R/C Trainer Airplane w/Flight Simulator and would want your advise on spares I should purchase. I'm new to ...
CanI build a glider with rudder only without ailerons?
I am making a glider for the first time. I have given a dihedral
angle of 10 degrees, so I plan to control only the elevator and rudder as the
dihedral ...
crrc pro 50cc engine on hanger 9 260
question
i have crrc pro 50cc engine on hanger 9 260 want to hook up throttle linkage. the return spring puts pressure on the servo.
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LIPO Packs C rating in parallel
I want to know if the overall C rating goes up if you hook up two or more batteries in parallel assuming that the batteries have the same specs or does ...
Glow plug gadget
While watching a fly-in in Los Angeles 30 yrs ago I saw a plane that had a gadget on the glow plug.
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when the plane slowed ...
airplane engine
Do you have any rc airplane engine that can be use as a very small airplane engine carrying about 160 pound max?
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gas rc plane
looking to get my feet wet in rc gas airplane..
i fly nitro now but would like to see if i can handle gasoline RC airplane engines...
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diesel fuel vs nitro fuel for RC airplanes
i keep seeing people use and talk about using diesel fuel instead of nitro fuel in their RC airplane engines. Whats the deal here?
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tips on how to repair the nose of my RC airplane
Hello pilots,
i have a little experience in rc flying but not enough,i have a pt-40 trainer i have just bought about 4 weeks ago and i practiced ground ...
How does a 3-channel RC airplane roll without ailerons?
I have seen 3-channel rudder/elevator rolls.
How does a 3-channel RC airplane roll with rudder/elevator only?
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How long can a typical RC airplane fly?
Hello,
I would just like to know the duration for which an ordinary, amateur style RC
plane can fly?
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need help with my kwik fill fuel ,pt40 trainer .40
i just got a kwik fill fuel set up. i installed it and the only place i had to put it was under the engine on the side of the cowl.
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Help with a Nexstar ARF conversion to electric
Hi.
I'm a brand new "newbie" to the hobby & I need some direction.
I bought a Hobbico Nexstar ARF & I want to build it with electric power. I've ...
RC Electric Motor cutting out
I just bought a Super Cub with all stock parts. After charging the battery for an hour or so, until the light stopped flashing, I put the plane together ...
what brushless motor to use
I have a P51 mustang that came with a glow engine.
I want to convert to a brushless electric motor, how do I calculate what motor to use?
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my showtime brushlessmotor
hi, john saunders here.
could you help me i have a showtime rc plane with a nice largish brushless motor, not sure on what type was install when got ...
which speed controler
How do I know how many amp speed controller I need?
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Fults front nose gear
I want to change the front nose gear and wheel that comes on most planes, to a fults nose gear.
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From the pictures, they (the fults)...
Spinner sizes for large propellers
I am using an 18 x 6 Prop on a Saito 1.80. It seems like all the spinners I see do not have a large enough cutout for the prop blades. I had a plastic ...
Hobbico Nexstar front nose wheel assembly
The nose wheel (the front wheel and its arm attachment)is bent.
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I can't find the part listed even with the manufacturer (Hobbico ...
Spektrum radio binding problem
Has anyone experienced a problem trying to bind a Spektrum radio with the airplane when the airplane receiver is turned on after the transmitter box?
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Lipo cell capacity in series
If Two cells of 3.7v are connected in series, but having different capacities (3700ma AND 4400ma)the would there be any problem.
Thanks
A reply to ...
Cirrus servos
Will the Cirrus servos work in the Futaba systems?
Note on Parkzone T-28
If you try to fly the T-28 too slow she will Stall and spin out. I lost two of these before realizing what I was doing.
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 GUIDE ...
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.
question....
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....
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 like ...
Brushless Motors Feedback
"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 have ...
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, gethighhobbies@yahoo.com
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 SORRY,
...
j-3 cub
well
i,m looking to put together a j-3 cub. prefer a .15,.25 scale plane kit.
any advice to what plane to get as a second plane or what manufacturer ...
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 and ...
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 ...
Electric BH T-28?
I am building the BH T-28. I bought it at hobbypeople.net. Anyone flying it electric?
New to RC Flying
Extremely good site!
Have read a lot, learned a lot.
What some people don't realize, this sport is very involved and technical. But I'm hooked, started ...
How I became an RC junkie
The first time I saw RC flying I was 5 or 6 years old. That would be 1961 or 1962, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Had a couple of neighbors that were into ...
My First RC Flight
I flew control line when i was a kid. I never had the money for r/c.
Recently my son came across an r/c plane and was learning how to fly courtesy ...
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 ...
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 ...
What is recommended Voltage for Hitec HP-2rnb transmiter?
How many volts are recommended on a Hitec HP-2rnb transmiter?
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 throttle ...
R/C warplane armament for dogfight
Would like to find out where to obtain armament to fit to R/C warplane for purpose of dogfights.
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Also please to advise what kind ...
Help with a Nexstar ARF conversion to electric
Hi.
I'm a brand new "newbie" to the hobby & I need some direction.
I bought a Hobbico Nexstar ARF & I want to build it with electric power. I've ...
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 band ...
How I became an RC Addict!
Hi, My name is Matt(they guy who works on this site), and I'm an RC Airplane Addict!
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It was at a family cookout for the fourth ...
New RC airplane kits manufacturing company
Hello , after 25 years in this hobby, i start a new venture : www.amr-rc.com
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building radio control aircraft kits
Michel
Sizing Aluminum Spinners for RC Airplanes
I want to buy an aluminum spinner and I do not know what I have to buy. I have a Goldberg Tiger .60 with an OS 61FX. and a 12x6 propeller and a Seagull ...
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 ...