✈ RC aircraft models

first "flight" battery hell

I took my new HoneyBee CP2 for its first "flight" in a square on the ground as recommended by Radd's school of flight....

4 comments posted 19yrs

posted by dh

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by dh

Finishing styrofoam

I would like to experiment with styrofoam for wings and airboat hulls. I've made a hot wire for cutting - it's an inter...

11 comments posted 19yrs

posted by RMAHEUXR

11 comments posted 19yrs posted by RMAHEUXR

Matching EP components

Is there a chart or web-site or any way to match EP components to a plane? What sizes are needed to put an EP plane in t...

4 comments posted 19yrs

posted by please.post

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by please.post

So, the Futaba 14MZ wasn't expensive enough for you?

So, the Futaba 14MZ wasn't enough radio for you? Meet the Futaba FX-40. Only a mere $3000, it's here for the `money is...

3 comments posted 19yrs

posted by dougmc+usenet-20061025

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by dougmc+usenet-20061025

Diesels available in U.S.

I am looking for purpose-built diesel engines in the .40 to .70 size range. I am trying to avoid conversions, and would...

6 comments posted 19yrs

posted by vjdqlwlj02

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by vjdqlwlj02

Alternative to glow fuel

Has anyone tried something else than methanol/castor mix? The reason I am asking is because I have a place on the Azore...

76 comments posted 19yrs

posted by markzoom

76 comments posted 19yrs posted by markzoom

Bladerunner 2 Cheapo RC 'copter

I have just bought a really cheap £60 indoor rc chopper as I have always had an interest but can not afford or have the...

0 comments posted 19yrs

posted by coope1999

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by coope1999

Autonomous airplane project

Hello everyone, I'm a researcher at Taylor University and was hoping for some advice from RC airplane experts about the...

44 comments posted 19yrs

posted by NathanielColson

44 comments posted 19yrs posted by NathanielColson

??? before first attempt

I'm about ready to try trying to operate a CP2 a little bit for the first time, beginning with trying not to wreck it i...

7 comments posted 19yrs

posted by dh

7 comments posted 19yrs posted by dh

Help on Dynaflite Decathlon

I'm framing up a Dynaflite Super Decathlon. This is my first large scale plane and I'm a bit nervous due to lack of exp...

8 comments posted 19yrs

posted by trost

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by trost

A question about covering....Caution: N00b!!!

Hi, As fellow R/C Aviation enthusiasts, I'm hoping that you will be able to help with my following quandary. I bought a...

6 comments posted 19yrs

posted by SStevens84

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by SStevens84

fundango, what motor?

Ok I have been reading alot of the internet about the fundango power set up. All of them are really old so there are al...

0 comments posted 19yrs

posted by kippnkatie

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by kippnkatie

Krylon crystal clear 1301 Acrylic Coating

Yes it is available everywhere. However rather than just paying for spray cans has anyone come up with bulk item in pin...

10 comments posted 19yrs

posted by docferg

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by docferg

72 Mhz Channel Nummbers

Good Morning, Does anyone know the quick answer as to why the 72Mhz band starts at Ch 11. I have several guesses but wo...

9 comments posted 19yrs

posted by GFURR1

9 comments posted 19yrs posted by GFURR1

Spread Spectrum for General RC Use (DX7)

The pattern list reported that there is now a Spektrum DX7 on sale for general RC use: http://www.spektrumrc.com/Produc...

17 comments posted 19yrs

posted by moleski

17 comments posted 19yrs posted by moleski