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Pusher prop, why not just turn the propeller around?
Can you just turn an ordinary propeller around to make it into a "pusher" propeller? Is the problem only a matter of the connection to the rotor? Thanks.
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Serious Problem with Futaba T6xas Transmitter
Hi, I would really appreciate if you can help me solve a problem with my transmitter: ---- It happens that when I move the the throttle; the aileron servo movs at the same time, and when I move the...
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Has anyone built a flying model of a Barber Valkyrie?
G'Day all. I'm just finishing a small electrically powered model of this early aircraft. The main problem however has been using 2 small Chinese motors and a Li-ion battery from a foam plastic model...
 
What size propeller for a 36 V DC motor?
I have a Bosch 36 V lithium-ion hammer drill motor with batteries and charger. What sort of propeller would be appropriate to stick onto the shaft of that? Would a powered paraglider propeller be too...
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mit-plane-lands-on-wire
I thought this was worth passing on. mk In a move that could have important implications for robotic planes, MIT researchers have given a foam glider the ability to lightly touch down on a target as...
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OT Aircraft engine to push an in-line skater?
In context... What sort of air-thrust (propeller or jet) engine would be required to push 160 pounds along the ground on low friction wheels? Or is a conventional motor pushing a wheel against the...
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Re: Web Videos: Thunderbolt! Restored, Patton Fights Rommel, Yeager's Mig, Midway & more
Thanks for the info
 
Electric assistance needed!
I have a Multiplex MiniMag which I've been flying for some time with the following setup: HiMark 2815 brushless inrunner 7x5 or 8x6 APC E props 3 cell 2250 LiPo Originally I had a Castle Creations 25A...
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Is Bill Fulmer still cutting vinyl graphics?
Does anyone know if is still in business down in Louisiana? I've always used his special AMA numbers/owner's name deal on vinyl lettering to ID my models. I sent him an e-mail through the link on his...
 
What's that blue stuff?
Up there in the sky? I took advantage of a bit of sun and no wind to fly my Solution out of the back 1 (it's either a really big lot or a really small farm...). Ran out of battery and had to land on...
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Is this newsgroup dead?
-- The title says it all. Just checking to see if this was even turned on. Pura y clara, al igual que mi corazón!
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Batteries charged, all ready for KABOOM!
Put a set of LiPos on charge for some backyard flying of the Solution this afternoon if the work situation cooperated. We just had the most intense 30 minute storm of the year so far, and while the...
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Realflight Expansion Pack 7
Does anyone have Realflight Expansion Pack 7 - how is it?
 
Maximizing the life of the tiny LiPos ???
I am flying planes and helicopters that take the new tiny little LiPos, from 70 mAh to 150 mAh at 3.7 volts. I already know that the most important thing it to make sure that they are not discharged...
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Good day flying yesterday
I haven't been posting much because I've been flying control line a lot, and holding the conversation over at I had crashed the Nobler Wednesday, so yesterday was RC and half-A control line. Nice day...
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