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Battery won't fit easily in my Super Cub battery compartment. I just purchased a HobbyZone Super Cub and the Li-Po battery seems too large for the compartment. I can force it in at an angle, but that could pinch the ...
Receiver problem - dual / single conversion Can a single conversion receiver be changed to dual conversion by changing crystal?
Align GP780 gyro Will an Align GP780 be a good 3D gyro in a T-rex 600 helicopter?
Learn to fly RC helicopter Looking to learn how to fly electric rc helicopter...
Control surface movement For control surface travel, what does 5/8 up/down mean? Is 5/8" total travel movement, or is it 5/8" up from neutral and 5/8" down from neutral?
Helicopter flight training in Richmond VA Can you help me find someone with helicopter flight experience to help me learn to fly - I have been told of flight schools, I live in the Richmond Virginia ...
What is this plane? A buddy gave this to me and I don't know what it is or what brand and I want to finish it.
Gas powered jets How fast are these fuel powered jets really?
Piper Cub J3 Is there anywhere that I can get a mains charger for above plane?
The controls I have recently purchased a RTF Super Cub (4 CHANNEL) which I have managed to fly competently with the simulator that came with it. However, after waiting ...
Indoor flying Just new to indoor flying and I'm starting with some light weight foam airplanes and need some help. I want to keep my plane light so what are some good ...
The Electric Engine Won't Start What can I do to get my electric engine started?
Fuel Dots Any weird issues with fuel dots in relation to the level of the fuel dot? How is the "T" placed in reference to the tank and carb?
Fuel helicopters
My friends are looking to buy a fuel powered helicopter. Are those available, could you recommend me some models maybe?
I just got my first RC electric ...
Electric ducted fan Good day Pete, is it possible whether you can explain how does an electric ducted fan work and its function in an RC jet (Goshwak jet)?
Getting started I really find RC planes interesting and I am very creative when it comes to structure and plans. I have already built the framework, what electronics do ...
Servo travel How do I set the servo travel? I have a Spektrum DX5e.
Center the servos How do I center servos? I am very new to this, and am in the process of building an E-flite PT-17.
E Flite Blade MCX The video of this heli shows a different controller than what comes with. When showing how stable the heli is will the controller that comes with it do ...
My Nitro RC aircraft engine won't start My Nitro engine for my RC plane won't start, the fuel seems to be going into the carb and into the chamber and when I spin the prop it drags more through ...
A certain model of airplane engine Have you ever heard of a CoMo .40 model airplane engine?
Lanier Dart 60 fuel tank hatch Where can I find a fuel tank hatch for this airplane? Anyone got a hatch or airplane for scraps?
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