RC Airplane

what is the best web site to buy an RC airplane?

Colin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:23:02 +0000

why things on http://www.raidentech.com are so cheep where is the catch?
shipping fees in http://www.modelflight.com is very heigh (180$ for an order of 152)

Try www.hobbyzone.com they have excellent service, shipping, and a great selection. Raidentech is rated "F" by the better business bureau and I would steer clear of them as I've heard many reports of them doing less than honest business.

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Twist 3D .40 Arf Rc Airplane

Colin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:27:56 +0000

Boondoggles carries ARF! The Twist 3D 40 ARF from Hangar 9 is the most fun you can have at the flying field without getting arrested.

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What are the best RC airplane engines?

Colin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:24:12 +0000

I need a new RC airplane engine. I know that O.S. engines are good, But what are some others? and what are some to avoid? Thanks

O.S. as you said. I have had good experience with supertigre and evolution engines. the evolution engine has never needed any tuning adjustment at all. Saito is also very good but they only make four-trokes

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Building a Messerschmitt BF-109F Nitro RC Plane Chapter 6

Colin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:24:07 +0000

http://www.nitroplanes.com/cmpmebf10h12.html

What the Pro say…
Simply the best ARF warbird I have ever seen. It's a whole new level for CMP. Quality is top notch. It goes together quickly, but keep in mind that this is a somewhat complicated airplane with lots of features, so you are not going to get it together in two evenings.
The fuse is fiberglass, prepainted. It has a tremendous amount of detail.
The tailwheel is in the scale position, rather than just sitting on the rudder post, and it has a neat linkage to connect to the rudder.
There are multiple scale details on the fuse, such as seperately molded fiberglass exhaust stacks, airscoops, belly pan, and a neat belly tank that uses standoffs for better appearance rather than just being stuck to the bottom of the fuse.

The wings are very cool. There are three servos per wing…flaps, ailerons, and airbrakes. All servos mount from the bottom with the neat CMP servo mounts with fairings, and all hinging and horns are done with hinge points and hinge points for better appearance. The airbrakes are very cool, one pops up from the bottom and the other from the top, using a clever provided mechanism.
The plane is set up for retracts, and the retract mounts are hardwood and well-secured. Fixed gear with scale strut covers and gear doors are also included.
The spinner is amazing, about six inch diameter, of scale profile, made just for this model.
The canopy frame is prepainted.
The wingtips have places for lights to be inset, and clear plastic covers are included.
The stabs are airfoiled, and the LE of the elevators is inset into the stabs in a scale manner.
The rudder is built up and fairs neatly into the rudder post.
Soft mounts are included for a glow engine, a neat bonus.
Mine is going to be electric, with a Monster Power 160 motor and two Maxamps 6s 5000 batteries and a Castle Creations 85 controller.
I am beyond pleased, as a matter of fact, I am floored, by the quality and low price…flight report ASAP… Follow it here

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Airplane safety features

Colin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:22:27 +0000

Airplane safety features

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FLYBOY RC AIRPLANE

Colin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:22:01 +0000

Flyboy is an electric 1/12 scale radio control airplane for begingers.Attach wing and landing gear and it is ready to go. A failsafe Radio Control system Plane built out of durable lightweight failsafe materials. Battery powered and radio controls. Quick charger for 15 minute recharge cycle.

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me and my friend are building an RC airplane (question about steering)?

Colin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:22:11 +0000

So, we're building an RC airplane with balsa wood and I'm wondering, is it enough to have a variable speed propeller, and independantly operated (one stick on the controller for each) ailerons?

Or is it completely necessary to have the rudder and wing flaps move? (keep in mind we're just starting out with this so we basically just want to build it so it can fly and turn and land.)

You need at least the rudder to keep it balanced. Otherwise you end up cleaning balsa wood from the airfield.

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how do i shut down a glow engine for an rc airplane?

Colin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:22:19 +0000

i just got done with electric planes and i want to take the next step to nitro ive done all the research on how to break in and tune the engine build it clean the engine the whole nine yards i just dont know how to turn it off
but wouldn't the cowl be in the way like i said im new to this is there a way the fuselage opens up to access the fuel line and stuff while the engine is on

throttle down to idle, then move the trim on your radio all the way to minimum and if it still doesnt shut off, toss a rag in the prop. make sure there is nothing in the rag and that you let go of it.
or you could plug the end of the exhaust for a second

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Rc Airplane

Colin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:21:01 +0000

Affordable 2 Channel Rc Airplanes Are Now A Reality Great For Beginners. Comes With Remote Control And Batteries. Order Online 24 Hours A Day. Need To Order By Phone? Order Toll Free 1-800-350-5420 Have Questions? Please e-mail us at Info@TrendTimes.com Great for the park or backyard! You will be

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Are there any restrictions on where I can fly my RC airplane?

Colin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:22:09 +0000

Public Parks, Open Fields, In the street infront of my house….. and the list goes on…

That will depend ENTIRELY on your State, County, and City. It will also depend somewhat on whether it's a gas or electric airplane.

Here in Northern California, almost ALL gas-powered RC aircraft have to be flown at designated "air-parks"… located in far-flung rural or semi-rural areas. Our City bans all flying from their parks.

I remember the GOOD OLD DAYS… back in the mid 70's the father of a friend had built a 1/8th scale P-51 Mustang… we toted it 3 blocks to the school and flew it there. Neighbors didn't whine and complain.

Now a days you can't run a leaf-blower except between 10am and 4pm… and it has to have a muffler.
GOOD LUCK !!