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Where to find model diesel fuel??  Hi,

I have a few diesel engines including a dc sabre, and have had no success in finding model diesel fuel for them.

does anyone know of a site ...

Super Cub LP Rx/esc dilemma  Hello fellow fliers...

I experienced an issue with my Super Cub on the weekend. I took the plane out of mothballs after 4 months(broken leg issues)...

Increased KV equal increased thrust with EDF planes?  Hi,

I have an Top Gun EDF powered Hawk Jet Red Arrows. If I increase the kv of the motor can i increase the thrust created or am I wasting my time ?

Thank ...

O.S. 95 baffle question  My question is will pulling the baffle out of the muffler affect the fuel tank pressuration in turn affecting the engine performance?

Long Range RC airplane?  I was wondering if anyone knew of a rc plane that had a range of 10-15 miles?

What size esc and battery for 480 motor?  I had to leave before i could get an answer for this question,what size ESC, and batteries should i get for a 480 brushless motor.I appreciate all help....

Difference between a 2.4ghz and 72mhz transmitter?  Whats the difference between a 2.4ghz and 72mhz transmitter?

Do RC airplanes fly well in 15 mph wind?  What RC Planes fly well and are stable in winding conditions of up to 15 mph

What size ESC for 480 motor in Guanli Corsair?  I'm upgrading my Guanli Corsair it has a 370 motor, i want to put in an 480 motor what size E.S.C and batteries should i use?

Where can I buy motor mounts for RC airplanes?  Hi,

When looking for engines I noticed that the majority of engines don't have motor mounts.

Where can I get motor mounts

Aeroworks Edge 540T .46-60 CG?  I have the Edge 540T from Aeroworks. It calls for the CG to be set at 2-2/4" from leading edge. When set here and trying to fly inverted it takes nearly ...

bec and esc  Current reading continues to recommend an esc with an external bec.

Can anyone draw this up for me, please include wiring to receiver (where does ...

BEC voltage setting Aeroworks Edge 540 RX?  Hi my name is Geoff

I have a 46-61 Aeroworks Edge 540 with an OS 95 in it. Originally I was running a six volt NIMH receiver pack to power servos.

I'...

Problem with F22 electronics?  I make a f22 I put the fan and the esc with the rx and servos and I am tryng to fly the jet and dont fly.

Is brushless motor required for rc plane?  Is using brushless motor compulsory for RC planes?

Guillow's Thomas Morse electric conversion question  I'm building a Thomas Morse Guillow's kit, trying to convert to electric r/c.

Any idea what power motor is needed? Does the same battery pack that ...

Prop Direction?  I just purchased a Dynam Sky Trainer, 4-channel brushless, lipo. The prop can fit on either way. I know there is a front and a back.

How do you ...

Guidlines for learning to fly RC Nitro P51d electric?  Any guidelines to learn flying Nitro's P51d?

Question about Brushless Motor Substitute  I have an Eflite "Power 32 770 KV Motor that I want to use in a Telemaster Senior RC Plane instead of their motor an AXI Gold 4120/18 Outrunner. Will it ...

Should I join a flying club?  Howdy fliers....I need some opinions regarding joining a flying club. Good idea..bad idea....tell me some experiences you've had regarding this issue....

Engine deflectors to keep oil off RC plane?  Hi there,

Firstly, Thank you very much. Your site has helped me a lot in my entry into this hobby.

I just got my first Nitro powered plane, Calmato ...

engine size vs RC airplane size?  if an engine is 5cc how big should the airframe be?

parkzone problem  i just bought a parkzone airplane but the controler will not work it is on the same chanel and sometimes will make the motor rotate but is not correct ...

What's the best RC ducted fan jets (ELECTRIC)  Hi people, im adam, and was wondering if any of you can help me about RC electric ducted fan jets, i would love to buy one, but cannot find or know which ...

Controller for Multiplex Easystar RC Aeroplane with brushless motor?  what controller would be suitable for multiplex easystar? plane has multiplex servos

What is a SS Airfoil?  I was looking at the Hobbico AviStar 40 and it said that it used an SS airfoil, yet I couldn't find it anywhere on the web.

Is SS short for something ...

Beginner plane good for FPV?  I'm new to RC but I always been interested in owning one. I've been reading a
lot about and I'm very much interested in having an R/c electric plane ...

FMS software not working  i have installed the FMS software but its not working, an application error pop-up everytime i click the application.

have tried un-installing and re-...

Which lines for Fueling of Avistar 60?  I have an electric pump as part of power and tool box. Which lines should I connect or disconnect?

Need Help with New Seagull 2200 Electric Glider  Hi,
my son bought, for my birthday, a Seagull 220 electric glider. The kit has no motors or rc kit, what do I need to fly this model. I am a complete ...

Torque Rating Cirrus CS-25BB Servo?  What is the torque rating (oz/in) for CS-25BB servo?

How to change FM plane to Digital?  Can one change a FM plane to digital by just exchangeing the reciever and ESC? (Maybe battery)

Looking for large scale RC plane.  Hi i'm very interested in large scale RC plane.
can you tell me where can i buy them.
i;m looking for a good manufacture that sell everything i need ...

I started to take off but my rudder trim wont work PLEASE HELP  I do not know what is wrong. I might have stepped on the anttenae to the air plane but I dont think that would do it




Best glue to use on COX Stuka repair?  What is the best glue (brand & type) to use on the plastic of a COX (black) Stuka? Sincerely, Ken. (nova54@embarqmail.com)

good aerobatic rc airplane for beginner?  i want to build airplane model that can be used for aerobatics .then tell me where should i start my project related to airplane??? (

actually i m ...

Need help installing CRRC PRO GP50R with a Dave Brown 5" spinner?  Hi,

I just bought a CRRC GP50R PRO 50cc gas engine online and soon discovered some problems. The prop mount on the engine is a 6 bolt hex pattern ...

Propeller type for model wind turbine  I am designing model wind turbines for science education in our local schools. One type of experiment is to have the students try different propellers ...

Is my Super Cub Motor burned up?  I am new at this hobby.I crashed my Super Cub into the field where I was flying it. When I got to it, the motor was smoking and was not working.

I ...

Whats the purpose of a receiver in an RC airplane?  What is the purpose of a receiver in a rc airplane?

Mac Flight simulator for my DX7  Can anyone help me?

I have a MacBookPro and want a full function model airplane RC simulator to learn how to fly with. I want to be able to use it ...

propellor for super cub with DLE55 engine?  What kind of propellor i need for my piper super cup with DLE55 engine?

Can Rust-oleum paints be used on RC Airplanes?  Are this paints safe to use, and are they fuel proof?

Obsolete RC airplane kits Kit pricing?  I have been out of the hobby for sometime, but when I was I purchased some kits that I can't find to but a price on them such as

Bridi Hobbies Locheed ...

How far can the Futaba 10C + R136HP in flying  Hello, I'm Ben
just want to know that typically any good proportional radio system, such as Futaba.
How far can they do in flying operational length....

centering servos  Hello...I was wondering about the best way to center a servo, see as they normally aren't centered when they leave the factory.

Do I need to do a complete ...

Need Help with Endurance Flight Project  My name is Hatem Ahmad. I am from Saudi Arabia. I work as a mechanical engineer
at King Abdulaziz city for Technology and Science. I am in process of ...

RC plane gasoline fuel pumps?  Can i use a electric pump to fuel up my plane which runs on gasoline?

Weight of my scratch built bi-plane?  I am working on a scratch build bi-plane and its wing area is about 512in.

I am wanting to know where I should aim as far as the weight of the whole ...

need information for a thunder tiger trainer air plane  hi my

name is anthony keyser im on facebook i just got a thunder tiger gas powered air plane with remote and chargeble battires

id like any info ...

Differences between hitec servos types?  Hello all...

I have a question regarding hi tec servos.

I'm thinking of buying the Multiplex Mentor and there is a sight called rc universe that ...

instaling futaba t6ex recever fast 2.4ghz on park zone p51  hi just installed brushles motor on p51 mustang park zone with 30 amp ecs i want to use futaba recever but the wires to the servo has 5 wires each im ...

How to demount Bi-Plane Wings?  I would like to de-mount the wings on my Bi-plane for easier carriage, leaving the centre section over the fuselage.

How can I re-attach the wings ...

Nitro to electric conversion/40 size plane  Converting gas 40 size PT-40 trainer to electric.

Any advice on what has worked best for you, plus a link where I can purchase the components?

It ...

Disposing of old nitro fuel?  I have the better part of a gallon of glow fuel. It is way past being useful, perhaps 5 years old. How can I dispose of it?

Need help with alpha spitfire four stroke engine problems...  my four stroke wont exceed half power in the air , it flys loops rolls etc great on half , but open the throttle full and it runs like it has a limiter ...

Recommendations for beginner rc plane?  Hi, new to the sport.

I have been using a simulator for a while and want to purchase a plane.These are the planes

1. Dynam SKYTRAINER 4CH RFT ...

Spectrum Rx Problem  I have same problem.moved Rx to difrent plane ,get quick light and nothing ??

cant re bind if Rx is not powered on !

what next?

binding a super cub lp  Just wondering I have a super cub lp and want to use my DX6I radio

can you bind the not BNF Model I was told from the store that you could but i cant ...

Need manual for 50cc Sig Sundancer   Anyone knows the web site for the build manual for the Sig 50cc/ 72" wingspan Sundancer?

Thanks,

Dave Hallas

Why are model planes built from balsa?  Why are the planes built from balsa wood when aluminum
would be more durable and more true to the full scale plane?

Thanks...

What kind of glow plug do I need for an ASP .46  Hi, I'm having trouble keeping my engine running. When I take the glow starter off, the engine wants to die, so I figure the glow plug is bad and I need ...

How do I remove the spinner from a HobbyZone Super Cub?  Hello boys and girls...

the flight with the cub tonight was awesome to say the least....flew for almost 15 minutes. When I was coming in to land, I ...

connecting the esc to the motor  I'm a frustrated newbi having a problem.

I've just bought a $50.00 esky brushless esc (9.2v - 14.5v 25amp) and connected it to the new Tower Pro outrunner ...

Gaun-li thunderbird glider HELP  Guan-li thunderbird motor will not work.

RC Airplane beginner needs advice  Hi,

I just purchased a Electric Super Cub LP from Hobby Zone, and I have had 3 short flights and my issue is I seem to be struggling with keeping the ...

Brushless Motor Overheating!!  I have a GWS slow stick with a KMS 1750KV motor using a LIPO 11.4V 2250MAH battery and a 10X4.7 prop, it fly’s GREAT but the motor overheats in about 2 ...

Question about receivers for DX6i TX..  Hello boys and girls....

I have a question..actually, I have a lot as I am newbie, but I'll keep it down to one.

I am using a Dx6i Spektrum Tx ...

Looking for a remotem control hinge  I need to find a remote control hinge that has about 70 to 90 degrees range of motion and can carry about 250 to 500 g of weight.

It's for a vertical ...

Rudder problems after repair of Super Cub Tail  Hi fellow fliers...

I just recently had a bit of a crash with my Super Cub and the tail broke off. I used Gorilla Glue to put it back together, but ...

bent shaft on p-51 mustang bl  how would i replace the propeller shaft on my p-51 mustang bl rtf? would i just have to buy an entire new engine or what?

wiring the control system for an electric powered rc airplane  I am a little confused with how we connect the motor to speed controller to receiver.

I can see from the receiver to servos,that is a no brainer but ...

Trying to build a frame for a powered parachute  I am investigating to see if I can build a 1/3 scale powered parachute.

Has anyone built one that big? What type of engine did you use, and where did ...

Tail wheel servo for Zeroli SBD dauntless?  I am building my first scale Zeroli SBD dauntless.

The tail wheel looks like it has its own servo and rudder its own.

Do you use a y-harness to ...

Need Instructions for Bob Martin ET40  I have a Bob Martin Easy Trainer 40 kit that was given to me by my father years ago and I am trying to put it together.

I realized that I do not have ...

Anyone heard of this Balsa sales Company : Solarbo?  Has anyone used this company? They sell balsa wood cheap. Also They sell two diffrent weights of Balsa Wood :7-12 lbs/cf and 12 lbs/cf does this much diffrence ...

DigiPace 1 Manual?  Does anyone know where I can obtain a DigiPace 1 manual?

Rebuilding parkzone micro citabria  Dear All,

I have bought , in pieces, a PZ micro Citabria. The radio/motor and servos all work. I bougght all the styro parts I needed.

Question ...

1/4 scale Concept Fleet 1930 - Need help choosing engine and servos  What do you think of this 30cc gas engine that Tower Hobbies just came out with? They also have two bigger models a 55cc or 111cc/ but kinda like the price ...

What is a stab tube?  What is a stab tube?

Whats a Hammerhead maneuver?  Whats a Hammerhead maneuver?

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 ...

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.

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?

Can you just buy ...

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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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?

Is it by ...

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.

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....

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 ...

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,


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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 ...

Large Scale C-47 Electric Power Component Selection?  Hello:

I am building a Large Scale Royal C-47 Kit 85" Wingspan,and wanting to use electric motors rather than .60 fuel engines that it calls for. I ...

paper plane to rc plane conversion?  Can a small balsa paper plane be converted to an rc plane using light weight motor,prop,servos,receiver and battery from the PLANTRACO web site?

Where can I get a Midwest Super Hots?  I must have one. Where can I get one. Please let me know. Tim at TimLarri@aol.com

How much fuel does it take to fly 4-stroke for 15 minutes?  how much fuel should i add to keep my ic two stroke glow engine going for atleast 15 min?

Airfield Skytrainer 55" -firewall problem  I crashed nose first and pushed the motor through the firewall, where the motor mount attaches.

The piece that broke is sandwiched between the foam ...

the best components for a hugin uav?  Hello all

I am working on a hugin uav project and need a little advice. This is the balsa airplane http://www.fpvflying.com/products/Hugin-FPV-UAV-platform....

RC airplane electronics questions  hi, i just had a few questions about the electronics that i bought for my rc plane
1. what kind of speed controller and battery do i need to buy in order ...

Battery and Prop Size for Avistar 40?  I have a Avistar 40 that I'm converting to electric 60" W S, 5 lbs

I have a Turnigy 42-50B-600kv motor and 70-80A ESC. I need to know what size battery ...

Availability of Midwest Super Hots kits?  Hi, Just wondering where I might be able to get a couple of Midwest Super Hots kits (or even a plan).

Down here in Australia, we haven't had a Midwest ...

Need manual for Aerostar 40  Do you have a manual for the Midwest Aerostar 40 kit 159

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Mean Life span of a electric rc motor?  I have been looking for how long the electric motor will last in my rc heli but have not been able to come up with any answer.

I find terms like longer ...

Need help cross cross referencing ParkZone Radian motor with a Hobby King motor  I lost the prop shaft from my park zone Radian.

Would like to replace with a hobbyking motor but don't know how to cross reference.

which motors ...

Payload Potential for HUGE RC Airplanes?  Some of the pics on this site are amazing, especially the HUGE planes that may go beyond those AMA standards (C-17, Corsair, B-52, that yellow plane "standing"...

Corsair motor will not run  I have a corsair plane that I cannot get the motor to run. It is
electric. All functions for the other channels work but the motor won't run.

How can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...



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