| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Laser 6 Tx trims | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have converted from mode 2 to mode 3 setup on the laser 6 tx and notice that the elevator trim now ...
A: Philip, I'd have to see the radio myself to try to figure out what is not working. You ...
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| servos+motors | 9/19/2008 |
Q: i recently bought an rc kit with 4 servos and a 5 channel remote. i salvaged a rear drive motor and ...
A: Shahzeb, I am curious as to what you are attempting to do with the equipment you have? I ...
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| rc interference | 8/20/2008 |
Q: im getting a signal on both my plane and my helicopters that causes the throttle to go crazy ...
A: Does your local hobby guy have the same make (manufacturer) radio and heli/airplane equipment as ...
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| help me out with rc cars | 7/22/2008 |
Q: .... im in my third year of my U.G. classes...i would like to build my own rc car from ...
A: Difficult situation, but perhaps if you ask your questions here: ...
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| .46 engine | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I just got a Yak with a .46 size engine and when i start it it runs good, but when i hold the plane ...
A: Stephen, Is this your first plane? Have you had any previous glow engine experience? It ...
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| chainsaw | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Partner 1616 Deluxe Type 3 chainsaw with no instructions. What is the gas-oil mixture ...
A: Bill, I don't know the year based on model #. If you got it in the last 5 years, it will be a 50:1 ...
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| Airplane Kits | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I inherited a bunch of RC plane items. I wish to pass them along to someone who will use. I have a ...
A: Jeff, Not saying you won't get what you're asking, but I've been in this hobby for 38 years ...
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| how to adjust an O.S .40 &.46 engine | 4/16/2008 |
Q: how many turns i need to turn the high and low speed needle to adjust the engine from closed
A: Turn the high speed needle all the in and then turn back out about one and a half turns. The low ...
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| rc heli and plane swop crrystals and controller can i do it | 3/25/2008 |
Q: ANSWER: Tom, I don't know what brand of radio and receiver you have in the T-28 and your heli. ...
A: Once again, I don't know the brands of equipment you have. For example, there are JR, Futaba, Hitec, ...
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| correct glow plug | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 30 year old HP 40F Gold Cup 2 stroke. I'm wondering what a good choice of glow plug would ...
A: Fred, IMHO, just about any type of glow should be ok. I use K&B 4520 glow plugs, Fox long ...
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| RC kits | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I would like to build an AT-6 in the 60-90 size but can't find a kit. Hanger 9 has an electric but ...
A: I'm sorry to say that airplane kits are getting scarcer and scarer to find. As you probably already ...
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| RC Airplane | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a good reliable RC Airplane to give as a gift. He has no prior experience with RC ...
A: Marjorie, First of all, could you tell me where you are located? What age is the person ...
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| Control surfaces | 10/31/2007 |
Q: It's been several years since I have flown, and am now putting some planes back together....I am ...
A: Ken, Since you haven't flown for a while, try to find an instructor to help you with your ...
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| RC Airplane Limits. | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Sir, I work for a company that is in constant need of up to date aerial photography. (Law Firm ...
A: With today's tiny electronics, there are many types of planes that could do the job very well. We ...
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| rc helicopters | 6/26/2007 |
Q: i have mastered the blade cx and i purchased a blade cp that i could not fly.the blade cp was to ...
A: Corey There are so many electric helis out there and it depends on what you consider is too ...
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| rc helicopter | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I have a rc Raptor with a 70 os max engine fitted. It used to run fine, ( I got it from new)It had ...
A: steve, What make glow plug are you using? If you haven't already, try installing a new and/or ...
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| thunder tiger 40 | 4/21/2007 |
Q: ie 2 1/2 turns there are two one that you can turn by hand and te other is on the other side and you ...
A: Anthony, I will need a bit more info. Like what make engine you have? How exactly it is ...
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| Fix pitch vs variable pitch helicopters | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have a question that searching the web just hasn't been able to answer. I have a Walkera DF4 and ...
A: Todd, I believe collective helis are easier to fly than fixed pitched helis. You are correct ...
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| rc flight training | 3/7/2007 |
Q: Do you train individuals in rc flying? If yes, how would I make arrangements to work with you? If ...
A: Mr. Ellsworth, Yes, I provide on-demand professional RC flight training. My rates are ...
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| training and engine break in | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I have taken a lesson or two from Ray Smith up in Monterey. He's great but expensive and a bit far ...
A: Chris, I've known Ray for many years now and yes, he is expensive but a very good ...
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| training and engine break in | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I have a very frustrating problem. I have been involved with R/C airplanes for several years now ...
A: Chris, Unfortunately, as far as I know, there aren't any commercial RC flight schools in ...
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| looking for teacher | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I live in Albany NY and I was wondering if you knew anyone who could teach me to fly Blade cp Heli I ...
A: Kevin, You might be able to get a little further here: ...
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| heli gyros | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I just purchased my first RC heli ( raptor .30) and have it assembled. What gyro is best for sport ...
A: It depends on how much money you are ready to spend. Both gyros work very well, it's just that the ...
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| Longe range RC planes | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I beleive that it is possible to mount camera's on to your plane and then be able to direct the ...
A: Andrew, Yes, it's possible and been done before. Do you plan on doing it as a business? Do ...
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| starting out | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Looking to get a durable starter plane for my 13 year old. Want something durable, propeller or ...
A: Greg, For the most part, there isn't an RC airplane made that is easy for a newcomer to learn ...
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| airplane | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I am looking for an electric one and i am going to teach myself. I would perfer one that would take ...
A: Here is a web site which carries many electric powered aircraft: ...
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| buddy box | 9/21/2006 |
Q: shoud the buddy box have batteries in it so if the batteries die in the transmitter Answer - Most ...
A: The instructor has control of the master transmitter and when he has his finger on the switch or ...
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| friend's rc airplane | 9/10/2006 |
Q: My friend for his 14th birthday got a radio controlled airplane. More specificlly a piper Cub J3 ...
A: Some electric planes cannot take off from the ground, due to insufficient power or are not really ...
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| helicopter | 8/31/2006 |
Q: How about mini helicopters? I've seen mini ones that you can fly indoors and then on real calm ...
A: Fuel powered helis are difficult to learn to hover and fly, small electric helis are even harder and ...
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| helicopter | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I have a two part question. I have been in the market for a good, cheap and simple remote control ...
A: Well, that's debatable. For one thing, the inexpensive electric helis are very difficult to fly in ...
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| float flying kadet 2 | 6/20/2006 |
Q: new pilot. any tips first flite ahve done hi speed taxi and a couple of water hops 2o ft altitude ...
A: Albert, It's very difficult to safely teach oneself to fly on land and moreso on water. If ...
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| P-51 Mustang Kit | 4/12/2006 |
Q: I saw a previous post asking about building a P-51 model kit (I think it was 1/6). Is there a kit ...
A: Andy, Since there apparently is a large market for almost ready to fly aircraft, there aren't ...
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| Clutch changing | 2/21/2006 |
Q: I am a complete novice attempting to change the clutch shoes on my rc nitro engine. I am studying ...
A: Stephan, I don't think I'm not qualified to give you an answer to your question, as I'm ...
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| TIGHT ENGINE | 2/14/2006 |
Q: I HAVE SEVERAL PLANES THAT I LET SIT FOR ABOUT 10 YRS.NOW I WANT TO START FLYING THEM AGAIN,2 OF ...
A: Stephen, Maybe take out the glow plug and pour in a few drops of transmissions fluid or 3 ...
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| location of model airplanes | 2/6/2006 |
Q: I am interested in learning how to fly a model airplane. How do I find a local person that can teach ...
A: Mary, Excellent! What I mean is, there aren't all that many women who are interested in ...
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| RC transmitters | 1/21/2006 |
Q: I am a newbie to RC airplanes and am looking for technical information on RC transmitters. I am ...
A: Richard, IMHO, most if not all RC aircraft transmitters are of high quality, but there are ...
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| Beginner | 12/12/2005 |
Q: Clarence: I want to learn how to fly, legal that is. Can you suggest a good electric RC aircraft, ...
A: Wes, You will probably hear this many times, but it would be best for you to find a flying club ...
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| Model air plane material | 11/6/2005 |
Q: I'm doing a science fair project on corrugated plastic board (stratocore) to see how strong it is, ...
A: Demi, I have no knowledge of stratocore, but have used what is called Coroplast which is ...
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| Building from kit | 10/31/2005 |
Q: Good afternoon Clarence I am new to RC and completed a Rapter 50 v2 aswell as a 60 size trainer. I ...
A: Craig, When say "scratch" do you mean building from a kit or plans alone? Also, as far as ...
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| Flight Simulator | 10/17/2005 |
Q: Clarence, I have a friend who really enjoys RC Boats and RC Aircraft. He just started with the ...
A: Arnold, I've had good experience with Great Plane's Real Flight Simulator,although I know ...
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| EP aircraft | 9/27/2005 |
Q: How does one determine brushless motor and battery requirements for a given model? Is their a ...
A: Mel, I believe I did see a conversion table somewhere, but I can't recall where it was. Give ...
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| Prop sizing | 9/5/2005 |
Q: I have been flying a Thunder Tiger Trainer 60 for about 2 months. I can take off and land the plane ...
A: Kevin, Thanks, things much clearer now. BTW, the 60 size engines more than likely has much ...
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| Prop sizing | 9/5/2005 |
Q: I have been flying a Thunder Tiger Trainer 60 for about 2 months. I can take off and land the plane ...
A: Kevin, I'm a bit confused. Do you want take flight instruction from me or just advice? Also, ...
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| Areial filming heli shops in Buffalo area | 6/20/2005 |
Q: Levan Johnson here. Hello again. It was a great plesure to meet you and your family June 19th at ...
A: Levan, It was also a pleasure to meet you. I am happy that I was in some way able to help ...
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| Areial filming heli shops in Buffalo area | 6/18/2005 |
Q: Are you familiar with this use of R/C aircraft? Where from Williamsvill ny can I find heli ...
A: Levan, I am currently working with a new hobby shop in Lockport. I teach and fly helis and ...
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| Combat Wings and hi-starts | 6/5/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if it is possible to use a hi-start to launch a combat flying wing. If so, are ...
A: Jess, I have too little knowledge on the subject, but perhaps someone here ...
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| Buying a helicopter... | 6/2/2005 |
Q: Mr. Ragland, I have some money to burn and I'm thinking about buying a helicopter. I've found a ...
A: Kenneth, Save your $100 because buying those helis would be a total waste of money. As the ...
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| building instructions | 4/20/2005 |
Q: Last Christmas I purchased a PICA laser cut 1/12 scale P-51B Mustang Model 2610 RC36 . I have ...
A: Tim, It appears taht Pica went out of business several years ago. I think that Robbe took them ...
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| Takeoff roll | 4/14/2005 |
Q: I am a college engineering student involved in the design of an RC aircraft. I am having problems ...
A: Conor, Please descibe the type of aircraft you are trying to fly. For example, does it have ...
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| Century Hummingbird | 3/30/2005 |
Q: I want to go "separates" for my Century Hummingbird Heli. Can I go with this "brushed" GWS brand ...
A: Victor, I've never had any good experiences with electric helis. Do you prefer electrics to ...
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| Remote Control Plane Access Hatches | 3/29/2005 |
Q: i'm currently building a flair junior 60 rc plane and i'm up to the stage when i'm thinking about ...
A: Marc, Usually, the only place you have to access is in the fuselage under the wing, which is ...
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| What effect has airplanes brought to society today? | 3/5/2005 |
Q: My name is Joanna Roberts and i'm a first year student at the University of Canterbury in ...
A: Joanna, This hobby taught me many skills and some of the most important are: 1. The ...
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| Morley UH-1 Huey | 2/26/2005 |
Q: I have just purchased a second hand Morley scale UH-1 Huey and am having trouble with the set-up of ...
A: Adam, I'm sorry, but I need more information, such as is the heli supposed to be setup for 120 ...
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| Aeronca 7-AC | 2/2/2005 |
Q: Where can I find a good reproduction in 1/4 scale of an Aeronca 7-AC? Most of the companys that I ...
A: Jack, I can't help you with that, but perhaps if you go to this forum, they may be someone who ...
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| engine temp | 1/26/2005 |
Q: 15 engine thanks
A: Neanto, Sorry, can't give you an answer to that question, as my expertise lies with RC ...
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| Dual IC engine model | 1/10/2005 |
Q: I am planning to build a dual engine R/C model and wonder how to go about controlling the two ...
A: Alex, It might not be too crazy, quite ambitious. There might be three different ways to go. ...
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| Electronic Systems | 12/13/2004 |
Q: I have been flying for about one year. I am having a hard time figuring out what size and pitch a ...
A: Ryan, I have very little knowledge and experience with RC electric motors, but maybe you could ...
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| rc airplane beacon | 12/12/2004 |
Q: Trying to find a small transmitter to attach to a rc model airplane and, of course, a receiver to ...
A: Joe, It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think I've ever heard of anything like that being ...
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| how to make a radio control for an aeroplane or a helicopter at home | 12/8/2004 |
Q: i hereby request u to please help me in accquiring the relative information about that how to make ...
A: Srikanth.p, First of all, where are you located? I am not sure what you are asking. Do ...
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| First RC Plane | 11/30/2004 |
Q: Clarence, My grandfather served 3 tours on the USS Intrepid during WWII. He was a mechanic and ...
A: Brendon, Scale kits are not for the first time builder. I work for a hobby shop that ...
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| Begginer RC Airplane | 11/22/2004 |
Q: My husband is interested in RC Airplanes and I thought it would be a nice Christmas gift. Can you ...
A: Gina, There are many ARFs (almost ready to fly) combos out there. I work with a local hobby ...
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| Airplane | 11/12/2004 |
Q: I live in Columbus, OH. I have been searching all over for remote control airplanes. I remeber ...
A: Kyle, Yes, the hobby has been in decline for quite some time now. Hobby shops that sell RC ...
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| Old OS engine | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I am in Lafayette Louisiana. The thing is, I do not have the desire to purchase a new anything. I ...
A: Barrett, Yep, you might be able to get 10 minutes or more out of those old batteries, but ...
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| Old OS engine | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I have a very old trainer plane and I'd like to fly it. The engine hasn't been run in at least 7 ...
A: Barrett, If you can turn the engine over by hand and it has compression, it should run. As ...
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| Helicopter Tail boom problem | 8/18/2004 |
Q: I am alone around here and trying to figure this out on my own so if you think of it, could you ask ...
A: Terry, I'm afraid that there aren't very many heli pilots around here either. Those who are ...
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| Helicopter Tail boom problem | 8/18/2004 |
Q: The belt is some sort of fabric (very thin) I don't think a vac bag would fit in the tailboom. I ...
A: Terry, OK, I remember now about the belt. I'm sure there is a way to attach a tensioner. ...
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| Helicopter Tail boom problem | 8/18/2004 |
Q: I am getting back into RC after a loooong lull. I have a "Mantis", it is a 40 size heli, quite old ...
A: Terry, I'm wondering if a vaccuum cleaner belt might work. I am somewhat familiar with the ...
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| Carburator Adjustment - OS 40 Max FP | 8/18/2004 |
Q: I've recently been getting into flying RC planes and have salvaged and engine from a parts bin from ...
A: Mike, Welcome to the world of RC aeromodeling. The older OS 40 FP has an airbleed low speed ...
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| flight instruction | 7/29/2004 |
Q: Clarence, I recently tried to relearn flying after a 25 year absence. I'm not having much luck ...
A: Richard, I'm sorry to say that I live in the Northeast, Lockport, NY, 20 miles north of ...
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| promoting RC models | 6/29/2004 |
Q: I am an aeronautical engineer teaching in Pilots Academy. I plan to promote and sell RC aircrafts ...
A: Mirko, Of course you can learn about the technical aspects of RC aeromodeling from reading ...
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| 3-d setup | 6/24/2004 |
Q: clarence, can you tell me how to set up a plane and what equip. such as gyros are needed for 3-d ...
A: Laird, First of all, the plane should have large control surfaces. Gyros are not needed, nor ...
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| hummingbird heli | 5/14/2004 |
Q: i have a century hummingbird micro elec heli fixed pitch, when hovering the heli starts wobbling ...
A: Matt, I would have to see your heli to understand what is going wrong, but off hand I would ...
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| Aileron control | 5/9/2004 |
Q: I flew U-control models as a youngster (about to retire now) and want to get into RC electrics, ...
A: Dale, Once the plane rolls to the desired bank angle, the pilot returns the aileron control ...
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| R/C Model Aircraft. | 5/2/2004 |
Q: I am a senior who is taking flying lessons from my club instructor. I would like to obtain an ...
A: Keith, I am not aware of any books, of course I'm sure there must be a few, but online, there ...
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| Starting Out | 4/6/2004 |
Q: I am looking for some advice on my first plane. Because it is my first, I would like to keep the ...
A: Roy, I'm afraid that it might be very difficult to find anything you're looking for in that ...
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| distance? | 4/5/2004 |
Q: How far away from the operator can an rc airplane be operated? What happens to the plane if I were ...
A: Troy, Usually witin a mile or so, but by that time, you won't be able to see the aircraft. ...
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| R/C Airplanes | 4/4/2004 |
Q: I am just getting into R/C airplanes. I have worked on full scale aircraft all of my life (32 yrs ...
A: Steve, For several reasons it would be much better if you had more than one channel to ...
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| model stuck in tree | 3/19/2004 |
Q: I am VERY new at r/c airplanes and have already found myself needing some advice. Besides the ...
A: Todd, You could use a bow and arrow with a line attached to the arrow. Or a slingshot and ...
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| rc gas engine flight time | 2/25/2004 |
Q: What is the most fuel efficient rc gas/diesel engine and longest duration flight time for an a/c ...
A: Kurt, Any fuel powered RC 4 cycle engine should work. How long do you want the plane to fly? A ...
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| Next Step?? | 2/9/2004 |
Q: I recently recieved a rc airplane if you call it that for christmas as many other people did, ...
A: Andy, If you really want to stay with electric, I work with a hobby shop owner who has a ...
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| GIFT? | 1/27/2004 |
Q: I wanted to get a really nice gift for someone I know who loves planes/helicopters. do you know of ...
A: Denise, It depends on how much money you are ready to spend. If you are talking about flying ...
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| 401 gyro | 1/18/2004 |
Q: The only trimmers I see on this thing is the servo limit trimmer and control delay trimmer. Of ...
A: Sam, You can set the gyro rate on the fifth channel on your transmitter. It might even say ...
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| Gyro | 1/16/2004 |
Q: I have a 30 size X Cell. I am replacing the mechanical gyro with a Futaba GY 401.In their ...
A: Sam, It doesn't matter in which direction the gyro is facing, just as long as you can have easy ...
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| RC plane flight instruction booklet | 1/2/2004 |
Q: STATEMENT: Clarence: I have been under instruction in the past but never did solo. Am considering ...
A: Rich, IMHO, I think the best thing you could do is practice flying over the runway as high as ...
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| repairing monokote covering | 8/3/2003 |
Q: I am new to RC flying and recently built a Sig Kadet to learn to fly. The plane flys very well, but ...
A: Kerby, I don't know exactly where the hole is, but I would just put a patch over the hole. If ...
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| Porposing | 7/29/2003 |
Q: Clarence. My question is: I've had 2 airplanes, one electric, and the other 1/2A glow. With both, ...
A: Jack, As far as I can figure about the glo powered plane is the wing has too much negative ...
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