The RC Airplane Addict "Blog"

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. It took a while and then started but went full

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!! I've used i a couple of times after running it in. After that I tried starting it, and

Nov 6, RC Airplane Engine Starts in Reverse

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:43:35 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 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 ?

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

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.

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. What Firebird model(s) would you recommend for a 45 and a 9 year old to

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. If I raise

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

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

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

HELO TO ALL RC FYERS, AM HAVING PROBLEMS ON SETTING MY F22 RAPTOR HIGH SPEED NEEDLE TO MY .46 NITRO ENGINE. COULD SOME ONE GIVE ME SOME TIPS TO HOW

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. I MOVE THE

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, Box of cars make an offer! $100 obo

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:21:33 GMT

Will trade for rc plane stuff! this is a box of three rc cars, one is an associated rc10 (electric), one is a hot bodies 1/8 scale buggy that i was

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.

Oct 21, Brushed or Brushless

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:48:49 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

Oct 21, Lancair

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:47:12 GMT

4 stokes

Oct 20, Centre of Gravity

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?

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! However ,with my 14/8 prop I frequently cut grass when the field has not been

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

Oct 18, 4 blade prop selection

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:27:43 GMT

I have a House of Balsa P 51 kit. I am about to build and purchased a TR 35-36C Brushless Motor. Flying weight will be approx 1250 Gr. Wingspan

Oct 18, Manrico Mincuzzi - Italian F3A International Judge

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:26:40 GMT

I am one of the 5 Italian F3A International judges included in the FAI official list. I just moved to Irvine, CA, where i will live for most of the

Oct 16, super cub LP reciever??

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:26:51 GMT

so i just bought a super cub rc airplane, and as soon as i plug the battery in the motor goes on full bore, would this be a bad receiver? i always

Oct 14, How far can rc airplanes fly?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:57:20 GMT

Hello,how far and how high rc models can flight?

Oct 13, Where to fly RC plane in San Diego, CA?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:54:52 GMT

new to computers and rc planes. where can I fly my plane (first flite) in san

Oct 12, Free Model Airplane Plans Directory

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:25:20 GMT

Looking for Free Model Airplane Plans? You've found the right place!

Oct 11, 48 in long leading and trailing edges

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:18:24 GMT

Does any know where i can buy 48 in long edges? I built a 92 in P 38 ten years ago and want to build a more to scale one but can't seem to be able to

Oct 8, how to build RC plane?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:19:48 GMT

my Question is how to build RC plane at

Oct 7, looking to buy a beginners jet plane

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:32:39 GMT

Looking to buy a beginners jet plane, my email is

Oct 5, RC airplane pulls left when taxiing

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:53:31 GMT

Im new, my RC plane pulls left on taxi, is there any thing I can