The RC Airplane Addict "Blog"

Nov 22, exploded view OS61SF Carb

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:07:43 GMT

Do you have an exploded view of the OS61 SF carb. Looks like i put it back the wrong way when i reassembled it after dismantling, Regards,

Nov 21, Alpha 40 Trainer Evolution Engine Cutting Out

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:25:31 GMT

I have alpha 40 trainer with evolution engine. From time to time i have engine cut's with no visible reason. Engine seems to be tuned and working

Nov 20, Brushless Motor Specifications

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:09 GMT

If I may comment on your Understanding Motor Specifications section: Actually, Kv is exactly the amount of voltage produced for the number of rpms it

Nov 17, Saito 100 surge at mid throttle on slow transition

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:03:54 GMT

Saito 100, transitions good from idle to full throttle when done rapidly. But when done slow when it gets to about half throttle it tends to

Nov 17, .45 MagnumPRO won't run at full throttle

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:01:16 GMT

Hi, I have a .45 MagnumPRO glow 2-cycle engine. I got it very used.. it has been crashed at least once, but it seemed to run OK for a while. Now, I

Nov 16, RC Glow Plugs

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:22:29 GMT

Explanation of RC glow plugs. Hot plug vs. cold plug. When to replace your glow plugs.

Nov 14, rc spitfire for sale

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:44:34 GMT

great looking plane, has been flown once and flew perfetly but i brought it and because i am new to flying i can not fly it (a trained person flown

Nov 14, Product for removing water from glow fuel?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:33:50 GMT

Hey! I found your page via a google search, and love the loads of info, but I was hoping you could help a friend of mine and I out with a problem.

Nov 13, Giant Scale RC Warbird ARFs!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:38:53 GMT

Giant Scale RC Warbird Huge, Highly Detailed, Quality ARF's...

Nov 11, RC Airplane Engine Starts in Reverse

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:22:42 GMT

I have the evolution .46 engine and it has taken me forever to break in. The problem now is when I start it, it runs in reverse and moves the plane

Nov 11, Sig Kadet Seniorita buid time?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:19:46 GMT

I am building a kadet seniorita for my senior project and was wondering about how long it will take to build it from a

Nov 9, Supertigre 2000 25cc. with muffler

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:28:34 GMT

Supertigre 2000 25cc. with muffler. Clean motor with high compression. $65.00 cash firm. I'm sometimes in Clinton Twp.

Nov 8, Airfoil Question

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:51:03 GMT

Let me see if I have this correct. If air moving over the top surface of the wing must travel a longer distance than the air under the wing, therefore

Nov 7, Nitro Car Tires Don't go round?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:22:47 GMT

Hi I have already put two questions on. I am not very good with nitro cars. I started it up and it cut out the i did it again and pressed the

Nov 6, Nitro car goes full speed when first started Please help?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:49:26 GMT

I recently got a new pull start and fitted it on the car. And put some fuel in and tried starting it. ***c2adsense.shtml*** It took a while and then

Nov 6, Tamiya nitro thunder car starting problem

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:47:02 GMT

Hi I have a Tamiya nitro thunder car which has been great!! ***c2adsense.shtml*** I've used i a couple of times after running it in. After that I

Nov 6, Gas sprays everywhere from my RC airplane engine

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:42:57 GMT

When I run my plane gas leaks and drips all over and sprays everywhere I think it is coming from the head. The studs are tight the motor is a magnum

Nov 6, nitro engine runs for 1/3 - 1/2 tank fuel then stalls

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:42:13 GMT

Hello all, My engine will run for about a 1/3 of fuel then leans out and stalls. I've got the valves set right. It runs really good till it

Nov 6, No Fuel Supply to my 2-stroke glow engine

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:41:23 GMT

The 2-Stroke engine will start and run on the fuel used to prime. However, fuel is not being delivered from the tank to the engine. Pressure is

Nov 6, Nitro Engine Break-in stalled

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:39:37 GMT

I am new to RC planes, I have built a trainer and it is 99 ready to fly. I cannot get my SuperTigre GS-40 to start, not even a pop. I am working

Nov 6, My RC Airplane Engine Keeps Quitting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:38:11 GMT

When my fuel tank is half empty my engine keeps quiting when doing loops and other maneuvers. What can I do to prevent this? Thank you.

Nov 6, how to build RC planes at home?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:50:39 GMT

How to make a rc plane in my home ? ***c2adsense.shtml***

Nov 6, Is there an RC airplane market?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:49:49 GMT

We recently had a close family friend pass and got willed lots of rc plane stuff, from aluminub casts to make fuselages to old single stick and ham

Nov 6, center of gravity dehavlin beaver

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:48:29 GMT

how far back from le is the cg for the dehavlin beaver.

Nov 6, cleaning your RC airplane

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:44:48 GMT

In the website you mention cleaning the plane with paper towels. but they sratch the surface of the solar film. The best method is to go supermarket

Nov 6, Electric BH T-28?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:44:15 GMT

I am building the BH T-28. I bought it at hobbypeople.net. Anyone flying it

Nov 6, What is a good second RC airplane?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:41:21 GMT

Just wanted some advice on the next step up. I have had a Super Cub electric for some time now and although it has been a great plane, I am getting

Nov 6, Dx5e and Dx6i

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:36:53 GMT

Hi I fly an apprentice and I was wondering what the settings are on the 5e when switched to low so I can copy them to my 6i can anyone help. thanks

Nov 6, Benjamin Vessey - Sarasota Florida - seeking pattern flying events

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:07:58 GMT

I am interested in competing in some events but can't find any. I live in Sarasota Florida and would love some guidance on where to find some

Nov 4, Quiet and Electric Flight

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:41:45 GMT

Purchased this when I was at home in the U.K. At the time I only had a Radian and this magazine fit the bill!! It covers just Gliders (poorly

Nov 4, What Firebird is a good beginner plane?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:06 GMT

I want to give RC flying a try with my 9 year old for this Christmas. ***c2adsense.shtml*** What Firebird model(s) would you recommend for a 45 and a

Nov 3, K&B 40 engine won't idle more than 5 seconds

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:22:18 GMT

i have a K&B 40 with a 10-6 prop. When I lower the rpms low enough to not allow the plane to move on hard ground it dies in 5 seconds.

Nov 1, Cleaning the Fuel Tank of Thunder Tiger Trainer 40

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:34:32 GMT

Greetings Pilots, I recently recieved a old thunder tiger trainer 40 that had been sitting 3 years with 1/4 fuel in the tank. also, the fuel looks

Oct 31, Evolution engine dies when running full throttle

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:38:23 GMT

I have Evolution Trainer Power System .46 engine. My first problem is that most of times engine starts in reverse mode! And my recent problem is

Oct 29, WTB 9c air transmitter 72 mhz

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:06:20 GMT

Need one with a synthesized module only please No rx. Will pay up to 200 depending on condition Respond to mrdogjaw@msn.com ***c2adsense.shtml***

Oct 28, Flooding carburetter of nitro engine

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:54:54 GMT

When I am trying to start my plane the carburetter floods with fuel and the propeller has a hard time turning.

Oct 28, looking for cheap trainer with engine and servos

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:53:46 GMT

just something to get me started in gas flying. all I want to do is hook up my reciever, put some gas in it and fly.

Oct 27, SEVERAL CHEAP RC AIRPLANES, MOTORS, RADIOS ECT

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:53:31 GMT

MANY DIFFERENT AIRPLANES AND STUFF MOTORS RADIOS ECT TO GET RID OF TOO MUCH TO LIST NEED ROOM IN THE SHOP PLANES FROM SMALL TO GIANT SCALE CHEAP!!!

Oct 26, high speed needle adjusting problem with .46 nitro engine

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:25:06 GMT

HELLO TO ALL RC FYERS, AM HAVING PROBLEMS ON SETTING MY F22 RAPTOR HIGH SPEED NEEDLE TO MY .46 NITRO ENGINE. ***c2adsense.shtml*** COULD SOME ONE

Oct 26, nitro engine wont start

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:02:21 GMT

I HAVE A USE .46 2 STROKE NITRO ENGINE . AT FIRST THE ENGINE WAS STARTING UP OK BUT I NOTICE THAT IT WAS STUMBLING AT HALF THROTTLE.

Oct 25, Sig Manufacturing, Kadet Senior, ARF and KIT

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:04:29 GMT

My first trainer was a flop. It was fast, nimble and great fun for my teacher to fly. For me it was all wrong. There are two types of beginners -

Oct 25, Hobbico Superstar 40 RTF

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:48:21 GMT

This plane flies very easily and reliably. It has simple, basic 4 channel controls and durable construction, yet impressive size and quality

Oct 24, wtb- 2.4ghz computer radio, 6 ch.

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:43:57 GMT

6 ch. 2.4 GHz, computer radio w/o

Oct 23, Used RC cars make an offer! $100 obo

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:21:33 GMT

Will trade for rc plane stuff! ***c2adsense.shtml*** this is a box of three rc cars, one is an associated rc10 (electric), one is a hot bodies 1/8

Oct 22, Covering a Hobbico Superstar trainer

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:33:11 GMT

Can someone explain how to cover the wings on my hobbico superstar,i am having problems with the wing tips. Thanks Ron. sharpredvette@aol.com

Oct 21, Lancair

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:47:12 GMT

4 stokes

Oct 20, Centre of Gravity of low wing and biplane

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:28:13 GMT

Hi My questions is, how do you check the c of g for a low wing(mustang) and Biplane(pitts), is it the same as for a high wing? Regards

Oct 19, Kadet Senior landing gear

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:37:01 GMT

I have modified my Kadet Senior for electric power.It flies great! ***c2adsense.shtml*** However ,with my 14/8 prop I frequently cut grass when the

Oct 19, Cox parts wanted

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:22:35 GMT

I am looking for a carb body for a Cox Tee Dee .051 and a cylinder/piston for a Cox Tee Dee .09. I also buy anything that has the Cox name on it.

Oct 18, power loss OS 46ax

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:42:19 GMT

Hi, My OS 46ax has lost power? reason. I didn't use it over winter, then have not been able to get it going well since. I can fly it but prob the