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Building the AMA SUT Part 4

Part 4 OK, we are almost thru with the basic construction of the nacelles and its time to think ahead a bit. The magazi...

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Giant Scale size limits?

I have a friend on an aviation forum who is adamantly convinced that RC models are restricted by law to 1/4 scale or sm...

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posted by ralph

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How to replace covering with elevator and rudder on

I would like to know how to replace the covering on my fuse with the rudder and elevator still on the airplane. It flie...

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posted by billshat44

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Esky controller in RealflightG3.5

Hello, I downloaded realflight G3.5 simulator and the dongle emulator V 2.07 (the newest). I have the esky controller,...

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posted by u36536

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A Good Day to Fly

I took my "Vulcan" powered glider (newly repatched) and my Hobbyzone Scout (tail freshly 'splinted') up to Saratoga Bat...

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YS 120 SC Engine

Oldie but goodie needs help from good engine man. Engine has good idl and good top end but is extremely rich in the mid...

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Building the AMA SAUT part 3

Part 3 Time to check a few things before going on. Look at the firewall. Insure that the front of the firewall is in li...

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Building the AMA SUT Part 2

Part 2 Assembling the nacelles. We looked long and hard at the plans to determine exactly where the formers went. The h...

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Venture 60 build: Gluing trailing edge top sheet

I continue to be stunned by how much finesse and technique has drained from my brain. This feels like a first build! I'...

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posted by ddhartwick

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wing loading

Is 13.4 oz per sq ft wing loading all up with 7.2v 2400 Mah battery too high for a 6 foot span powered glider? it came...

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posted by modelshipwrights

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HH-65 Dolphin Helicopter Model for Sale

Made of the finest mahogany wood and prepared by our master craftsmen, the HH-65 Dolphin replica comes with an elegant...

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posted by ihobbyplanes

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HX 'Vulcan" Electric 'Glider'

Anyone else have one of these cheap little wonders? I bought one in a Woot-off last Winter, and after banging that up o...

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Wheel brake?

Does anyone know of a source for RC wheel brakes, or construction drawings? I know there are high-priced brakes availab...

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posted by ralph

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Building the AMA SUT Part 1

Many of you have asked how I built the SUT so I will attempt to write down my thoughts and experiences here. First and...

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posted by tkennedy63

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glitches or faulty rx

HI i just bought a jr R700 rx and when I checked it by connecting it t a 4.8v battery pack and then connecting it to th...

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posted by topgun77.2uz4cn

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