WHEN IT COMES to how some people are accepting electricpowered
flight, I am reminded of the comments of the father of W.W.
Greener, author of the classic work, The Gun and Its Development
(1910). Greener Sr., the gun expert of the day, wrote in 1858:
“There is no possibility of a breech-loader ever shooting equal to a
well-constructed muzzle-loader; the gun is unsafe, and becomes more
and more unsafe from the first time it is used: [also], it is a costly
affair, both as regard to the gun and the ammunition.”
Sound familiar? It would appear that in every instance of technical
advancement there are those who don’t share the enthusiasm. I recall
when glow plugs first came out—same story. Likewise, when
MonoKote was introduced to the hobby, it had its share of those who
would never touch it much less give it a try.
I will give them their due however, as there is nothing nicer than a
model with a good silk-and-dope finish. I guess it is the nature of
some to resist change at all cost. I suppose every club has at least one
or two individuals, bent on saving us from our follies, to contend
with. All that I can say is that if you haven’t tried it, don’t knock it.
When I watch the frustration of newcomers to the hobby who have
been led down the gas- or glow-engine road, I have to wonder. It
seems to have been forgotten that running these engines in models is a
science learned throughout the years. Back when people actually built
models from scratch, engines were the only practical power system
we had available after we graduated from rubber bands.
Modeling then was a learning experience. Nearly every aspect
took patience to get it right: basic construction, covering, finishing,
trimming, and then if you got that far, actually flying it and getting it
trimmed out. Then along came radio control. Most of us involved then
had to build the equipment, which was another tedious learning
experience.
Passing engine information to a new modeler takes time and
much patience on the part of both the mentor and the newcomer.
Wouldn’t we be doing the hobby a service
if we directed new modelers toward
electrics? Let him or her learn the aspects
of flying before loading that person down
with the burden of the caring and feeding
of a glow/gas engine.
Building and Flying Your Own: This
poignant piece, found on the Society of
November 2011 99
Red Scholefield | redscho@The Battery Clinic bellsouth.net
Also included in this column:
• Karl Gies on building your
own model
• Paul Matt Scale drawing
collection
• Keep those 2.4 GHz
antennas in place
• Converting vintage singlestick
transmitters to 2.4 GHz?
• Bob Clark’s Lucky 13.
Accepting electric-powered flight
Check out these gems by Paul Matt.
Antique Modelers’ (SAM) forum by Karl Gies, captures the feelings
of building and flying your own model:
“What endures in this hobby of building model airplanes are your
feelings about your work and creations. You would not trade your
models for anybody’s, not even the best models ever made because
they were made by someone else. To buy a model implies that I
would have to trade my life for his which means living a whole new
complex of pain and joy. One of those per lifetime is enough.
“I remember the late Joe Macay entering an old time rubber stick
model with a one-bladed folder (help me here—it was designed by
Charlie Werle) in the Concours d’Elegance at Muskogee. He showed
it to me and as I looked at it he read my thoughts. (Joe was not a
pretty builder, but a person I will never forget. Joe let it all hang out
and was a totally honest person.)
“Joe said to me ‘I know that it will not win but to me it is the most
beautiful model in the world because I gave it my all and I am
entering it for myself.’ Later on, he flew it for me. It was a great
performer and a Jonathan Livingston Seagull moment for both of us.
“As we struggled to get it out of a downwind tree, Joe said, ‘Isn’t
this just great.’ I recognize being a builder of intermediate skills in all
respects, but I can narcissistically stare at a model that I have built
over and over. This would never happen with a model that I did not
build. I will admire another’s model analytically trying to learn from
it and be motivated by the craftsmanship. But it will never be mine at
rest or in the air, and my spirit will never soar with it.”
Love Aviation History? Remember those fantastic Paul Matt scale
drawings that appeared in some of the model magazines for years?
Now they are available in two volumes. There are 325 pages covering
124 airplanes, vintage to modern, and some are quite rare. There is
enough information from which an accomplished modeler can draw
Secure that 2.4 GHz Antenna: When I switched to 2.4 GHz, I was
glad to get rid of that bothersome antenna, particularly on smaller
airplanes, but the question became how to position the 2.4 GHz
antennas to keep them at the prescribed 90º separation? At first,
masking tape served, but it would sometimes become unstuck and
allow the antenna to find its own place.
I have modified all my airplanes now, using a couple of 1-inch
pieces of inner golden rod epoxied in the correct position. This makes
moving your 2.4 GHz receiver from airplane to airplane easier in case
you don’t have enough receivers to equip each airplane in your hangar.
I have a couple that I only use once or twice a year for Vintage R/C
Society (VR/CS) or Society of Antique Modelers (SAM) events, so
dedicating a 2.4 GHz receiver to each seems like a waste of my
modeling funds.
Single-stick transmitters are rare, but still in demand. The picture I
posted in my July 2011 column (page 90) of John Castronover’s
ducted-fan Drenalyn received many comments, but not about the
Drenalyn. People were interested in the single-stick radio he was
holding. I was clueless about what John had gone through to keep this
relic alive and convert it to a 2.4 GHz module, so I sent John the
queries. He responded with the following:
“I converted an old Futaba FT-8ASSP single-stick transmitter to
2.4 using an Extreme Power Systems (XPS) Futaba module. Before I
did the conversion to 2.4, I had the Futaba guts removed and replaced
them with Gordon Anderson’s Micro Star 2000. These guts are an
improvement on the Ace Micro Pro 8000.
“As you might know, the Futaba FT-8ASSP was a 512 PCM TX.
As far as I know no 2.4 module will work with a PCM TX. It has to be
FM or PPM.
“After the conversion I have used just about every after-market 2.4
module without any problems. I still have the old Futaba 72 MHz
module and it works fine also. So far I have used XPS, Spektrum,
Corona, and Fly RC 2.4 modules without a hitch.
“I love my SS TX and have since converted an old JR PCM 9 SS
to 2.4. I used old JR 387 guts to be able to get FM modulation. Of
course I have to use JR Modules as the Futaba modules will not
work with JR.”
One interesting aspect of John’s single stick is that it has linear
trims, not digital. During a maiden test flight of one of John’s recent
creations, he called for someone to help him adjust the trim. Holding
this transmitter is like holding a porcupine; seems as though it has
switches and knobs in every conceivable spot.
Not knowing it wasn’t digital, his helper pushed the trim (once he
found it) all the way for just a second as you would do with digital
trims. It was an interesting test flight for a couple of minutes until the
mistake was recognized.
Of course most of John’s maiden flights are interesting. He has
created more different and unusual models than the rest of our club
members put together. John still putters with galloping ghost radios he
has. This probably accounts for him being referred to as “John the
Entertainer” by modelers in our area.
Can you top this? Shown below is Bob Clark’s Radical RC Lucky 13.
The motors are all brushed speed 300s.
The model is good fun and is supposed to be a novelty/conversation
piece. The extra motor is on the left for right thrust—at least that is his
story and he is sticking to it. The propellers all turn conventionally, and
there’s only a fraction of extra thrust on one side. When people look at
it, they naturally count motors on half the wing, double it, and get the
A n t e n n a
discipline:
how the
a u t h o r
tames his
u n r u l y
antennas.
John Castronover’s vintage single-stick
transmitter was converted to 2.4 GHz.
Can you top Bob Clark’s 13-engine model?
wrong number every time. With all the
motors, the uneven count isn’t noticeable.
The model looked like it had good
power. Bob didn’t get around to removing
the propellerless glow motor (donor fuse) so
the actual flight weight is roughly 10
pounds, 10 ounces. Yikes!
I’m sorry to report that shortly into the
flight, the rudder servo failed and after
approximately 10 minutes of circling, trying
to work it over the field with throttle and
elevator only, he gave up before it got too
far away and it made an off-field landing in
a thicket. It might be a month or longer
before this wounded soldier is refurbished.
This model will be the subject of a future
RadicalCast. There is no “in-the-boxthinking”
employed for Lucky 13’s setup. It’s
merely a 9-pound, 10-ounce model flying
low voltage—so low you won’t believe it.
Yes, we really do get some of the most
interesting things through the door at our
shop.
This does it for this month. It’s hard to think
you will be reading this in late October when
I’m sweating away in Florida’s July heat and
humidity while writing it. Don’t forget to pull
those battery packs from your airplanes and
transmitters if you are shutting down your
flying for the winter. MA
Sources:
Small Flying Arts forum:
www.smallflyingartsforum.com
Wind Canyon Books
(800) 952-7007
www.windcanyonbooks.com
John Castronover
[email protected]
Radical RC
(937) 256-7727
www.radicalrc.com
www.radicalrc.com/blog/
Red Scholefield
12219 NW 9th Ln.
Newberry FL 32669
www.hangtimes.com/redsbatteryclinic.html
Edition: Model Aviation - 2011/11
Page Numbers: 99,100,101
Edition: Model Aviation - 2011/11
Page Numbers: 99,100,101
WHEN IT COMES to how some people are accepting electricpowered
flight, I am reminded of the comments of the father of W.W.
Greener, author of the classic work, The Gun and Its Development
(1910). Greener Sr., the gun expert of the day, wrote in 1858:
“There is no possibility of a breech-loader ever shooting equal to a
well-constructed muzzle-loader; the gun is unsafe, and becomes more
and more unsafe from the first time it is used: [also], it is a costly
affair, both as regard to the gun and the ammunition.”
Sound familiar? It would appear that in every instance of technical
advancement there are those who don’t share the enthusiasm. I recall
when glow plugs first came out—same story. Likewise, when
MonoKote was introduced to the hobby, it had its share of those who
would never touch it much less give it a try.
I will give them their due however, as there is nothing nicer than a
model with a good silk-and-dope finish. I guess it is the nature of
some to resist change at all cost. I suppose every club has at least one
or two individuals, bent on saving us from our follies, to contend
with. All that I can say is that if you haven’t tried it, don’t knock it.
When I watch the frustration of newcomers to the hobby who have
been led down the gas- or glow-engine road, I have to wonder. It
seems to have been forgotten that running these engines in models is a
science learned throughout the years. Back when people actually built
models from scratch, engines were the only practical power system
we had available after we graduated from rubber bands.
Modeling then was a learning experience. Nearly every aspect
took patience to get it right: basic construction, covering, finishing,
trimming, and then if you got that far, actually flying it and getting it
trimmed out. Then along came radio control. Most of us involved then
had to build the equipment, which was another tedious learning
experience.
Passing engine information to a new modeler takes time and
much patience on the part of both the mentor and the newcomer.
Wouldn’t we be doing the hobby a service
if we directed new modelers toward
electrics? Let him or her learn the aspects
of flying before loading that person down
with the burden of the caring and feeding
of a glow/gas engine.
Building and Flying Your Own: This
poignant piece, found on the Society of
November 2011 99
Red Scholefield | redscho@The Battery Clinic bellsouth.net
Also included in this column:
• Karl Gies on building your
own model
• Paul Matt Scale drawing
collection
• Keep those 2.4 GHz
antennas in place
• Converting vintage singlestick
transmitters to 2.4 GHz?
• Bob Clark’s Lucky 13.
Accepting electric-powered flight
Check out these gems by Paul Matt.
Antique Modelers’ (SAM) forum by Karl Gies, captures the feelings
of building and flying your own model:
“What endures in this hobby of building model airplanes are your
feelings about your work and creations. You would not trade your
models for anybody’s, not even the best models ever made because
they were made by someone else. To buy a model implies that I
would have to trade my life for his which means living a whole new
complex of pain and joy. One of those per lifetime is enough.
“I remember the late Joe Macay entering an old time rubber stick
model with a one-bladed folder (help me here—it was designed by
Charlie Werle) in the Concours d’Elegance at Muskogee. He showed
it to me and as I looked at it he read my thoughts. (Joe was not a
pretty builder, but a person I will never forget. Joe let it all hang out
and was a totally honest person.)
“Joe said to me ‘I know that it will not win but to me it is the most
beautiful model in the world because I gave it my all and I am
entering it for myself.’ Later on, he flew it for me. It was a great
performer and a Jonathan Livingston Seagull moment for both of us.
“As we struggled to get it out of a downwind tree, Joe said, ‘Isn’t
this just great.’ I recognize being a builder of intermediate skills in all
respects, but I can narcissistically stare at a model that I have built
over and over. This would never happen with a model that I did not
build. I will admire another’s model analytically trying to learn from
it and be motivated by the craftsmanship. But it will never be mine at
rest or in the air, and my spirit will never soar with it.”
Love Aviation History? Remember those fantastic Paul Matt scale
drawings that appeared in some of the model magazines for years?
Now they are available in two volumes. There are 325 pages covering
124 airplanes, vintage to modern, and some are quite rare. There is
enough information from which an accomplished modeler can draw
Secure that 2.4 GHz Antenna: When I switched to 2.4 GHz, I was
glad to get rid of that bothersome antenna, particularly on smaller
airplanes, but the question became how to position the 2.4 GHz
antennas to keep them at the prescribed 90º separation? At first,
masking tape served, but it would sometimes become unstuck and
allow the antenna to find its own place.
I have modified all my airplanes now, using a couple of 1-inch
pieces of inner golden rod epoxied in the correct position. This makes
moving your 2.4 GHz receiver from airplane to airplane easier in case
you don’t have enough receivers to equip each airplane in your hangar.
I have a couple that I only use once or twice a year for Vintage R/C
Society (VR/CS) or Society of Antique Modelers (SAM) events, so
dedicating a 2.4 GHz receiver to each seems like a waste of my
modeling funds.
Single-stick transmitters are rare, but still in demand. The picture I
posted in my July 2011 column (page 90) of John Castronover’s
ducted-fan Drenalyn received many comments, but not about the
Drenalyn. People were interested in the single-stick radio he was
holding. I was clueless about what John had gone through to keep this
relic alive and convert it to a 2.4 GHz module, so I sent John the
queries. He responded with the following:
“I converted an old Futaba FT-8ASSP single-stick transmitter to
2.4 using an Extreme Power Systems (XPS) Futaba module. Before I
did the conversion to 2.4, I had the Futaba guts removed and replaced
them with Gordon Anderson’s Micro Star 2000. These guts are an
improvement on the Ace Micro Pro 8000.
“As you might know, the Futaba FT-8ASSP was a 512 PCM TX.
As far as I know no 2.4 module will work with a PCM TX. It has to be
FM or PPM.
“After the conversion I have used just about every after-market 2.4
module without any problems. I still have the old Futaba 72 MHz
module and it works fine also. So far I have used XPS, Spektrum,
Corona, and Fly RC 2.4 modules without a hitch.
“I love my SS TX and have since converted an old JR PCM 9 SS
to 2.4. I used old JR 387 guts to be able to get FM modulation. Of
course I have to use JR Modules as the Futaba modules will not
work with JR.”
One interesting aspect of John’s single stick is that it has linear
trims, not digital. During a maiden test flight of one of John’s recent
creations, he called for someone to help him adjust the trim. Holding
this transmitter is like holding a porcupine; seems as though it has
switches and knobs in every conceivable spot.
Not knowing it wasn’t digital, his helper pushed the trim (once he
found it) all the way for just a second as you would do with digital
trims. It was an interesting test flight for a couple of minutes until the
mistake was recognized.
Of course most of John’s maiden flights are interesting. He has
created more different and unusual models than the rest of our club
members put together. John still putters with galloping ghost radios he
has. This probably accounts for him being referred to as “John the
Entertainer” by modelers in our area.
Can you top this? Shown below is Bob Clark’s Radical RC Lucky 13.
The motors are all brushed speed 300s.
The model is good fun and is supposed to be a novelty/conversation
piece. The extra motor is on the left for right thrust—at least that is his
story and he is sticking to it. The propellers all turn conventionally, and
there’s only a fraction of extra thrust on one side. When people look at
it, they naturally count motors on half the wing, double it, and get the
A n t e n n a
discipline:
how the
a u t h o r
tames his
u n r u l y
antennas.
John Castronover’s vintage single-stick
transmitter was converted to 2.4 GHz.
Can you top Bob Clark’s 13-engine model?
wrong number every time. With all the
motors, the uneven count isn’t noticeable.
The model looked like it had good
power. Bob didn’t get around to removing
the propellerless glow motor (donor fuse) so
the actual flight weight is roughly 10
pounds, 10 ounces. Yikes!
I’m sorry to report that shortly into the
flight, the rudder servo failed and after
approximately 10 minutes of circling, trying
to work it over the field with throttle and
elevator only, he gave up before it got too
far away and it made an off-field landing in
a thicket. It might be a month or longer
before this wounded soldier is refurbished.
This model will be the subject of a future
RadicalCast. There is no “in-the-boxthinking”
employed for Lucky 13’s setup. It’s
merely a 9-pound, 10-ounce model flying
low voltage—so low you won’t believe it.
Yes, we really do get some of the most
interesting things through the door at our
shop.
This does it for this month. It’s hard to think
you will be reading this in late October when
I’m sweating away in Florida’s July heat and
humidity while writing it. Don’t forget to pull
those battery packs from your airplanes and
transmitters if you are shutting down your
flying for the winter. MA
Sources:
Small Flying Arts forum:
www.smallflyingartsforum.com
Wind Canyon Books
(800) 952-7007
www.windcanyonbooks.com
John Castronover
[email protected]
Radical RC
(937) 256-7727
www.radicalrc.com
www.radicalrc.com/blog/
Red Scholefield
12219 NW 9th Ln.
Newberry FL 32669
www.hangtimes.com/redsbatteryclinic.html
Edition: Model Aviation - 2011/11
Page Numbers: 99,100,101
WHEN IT COMES to how some people are accepting electricpowered
flight, I am reminded of the comments of the father of W.W.
Greener, author of the classic work, The Gun and Its Development
(1910). Greener Sr., the gun expert of the day, wrote in 1858:
“There is no possibility of a breech-loader ever shooting equal to a
well-constructed muzzle-loader; the gun is unsafe, and becomes more
and more unsafe from the first time it is used: [also], it is a costly
affair, both as regard to the gun and the ammunition.”
Sound familiar? It would appear that in every instance of technical
advancement there are those who don’t share the enthusiasm. I recall
when glow plugs first came out—same story. Likewise, when
MonoKote was introduced to the hobby, it had its share of those who
would never touch it much less give it a try.
I will give them their due however, as there is nothing nicer than a
model with a good silk-and-dope finish. I guess it is the nature of
some to resist change at all cost. I suppose every club has at least one
or two individuals, bent on saving us from our follies, to contend
with. All that I can say is that if you haven’t tried it, don’t knock it.
When I watch the frustration of newcomers to the hobby who have
been led down the gas- or glow-engine road, I have to wonder. It
seems to have been forgotten that running these engines in models is a
science learned throughout the years. Back when people actually built
models from scratch, engines were the only practical power system
we had available after we graduated from rubber bands.
Modeling then was a learning experience. Nearly every aspect
took patience to get it right: basic construction, covering, finishing,
trimming, and then if you got that far, actually flying it and getting it
trimmed out. Then along came radio control. Most of us involved then
had to build the equipment, which was another tedious learning
experience.
Passing engine information to a new modeler takes time and
much patience on the part of both the mentor and the newcomer.
Wouldn’t we be doing the hobby a service
if we directed new modelers toward
electrics? Let him or her learn the aspects
of flying before loading that person down
with the burden of the caring and feeding
of a glow/gas engine.
Building and Flying Your Own: This
poignant piece, found on the Society of
November 2011 99
Red Scholefield | redscho@The Battery Clinic bellsouth.net
Also included in this column:
• Karl Gies on building your
own model
• Paul Matt Scale drawing
collection
• Keep those 2.4 GHz
antennas in place
• Converting vintage singlestick
transmitters to 2.4 GHz?
• Bob Clark’s Lucky 13.
Accepting electric-powered flight
Check out these gems by Paul Matt.
Antique Modelers’ (SAM) forum by Karl Gies, captures the feelings
of building and flying your own model:
“What endures in this hobby of building model airplanes are your
feelings about your work and creations. You would not trade your
models for anybody’s, not even the best models ever made because
they were made by someone else. To buy a model implies that I
would have to trade my life for his which means living a whole new
complex of pain and joy. One of those per lifetime is enough.
“I remember the late Joe Macay entering an old time rubber stick
model with a one-bladed folder (help me here—it was designed by
Charlie Werle) in the Concours d’Elegance at Muskogee. He showed
it to me and as I looked at it he read my thoughts. (Joe was not a
pretty builder, but a person I will never forget. Joe let it all hang out
and was a totally honest person.)
“Joe said to me ‘I know that it will not win but to me it is the most
beautiful model in the world because I gave it my all and I am
entering it for myself.’ Later on, he flew it for me. It was a great
performer and a Jonathan Livingston Seagull moment for both of us.
“As we struggled to get it out of a downwind tree, Joe said, ‘Isn’t
this just great.’ I recognize being a builder of intermediate skills in all
respects, but I can narcissistically stare at a model that I have built
over and over. This would never happen with a model that I did not
build. I will admire another’s model analytically trying to learn from
it and be motivated by the craftsmanship. But it will never be mine at
rest or in the air, and my spirit will never soar with it.”
Love Aviation History? Remember those fantastic Paul Matt scale
drawings that appeared in some of the model magazines for years?
Now they are available in two volumes. There are 325 pages covering
124 airplanes, vintage to modern, and some are quite rare. There is
enough information from which an accomplished modeler can draw
Secure that 2.4 GHz Antenna: When I switched to 2.4 GHz, I was
glad to get rid of that bothersome antenna, particularly on smaller
airplanes, but the question became how to position the 2.4 GHz
antennas to keep them at the prescribed 90º separation? At first,
masking tape served, but it would sometimes become unstuck and
allow the antenna to find its own place.
I have modified all my airplanes now, using a couple of 1-inch
pieces of inner golden rod epoxied in the correct position. This makes
moving your 2.4 GHz receiver from airplane to airplane easier in case
you don’t have enough receivers to equip each airplane in your hangar.
I have a couple that I only use once or twice a year for Vintage R/C
Society (VR/CS) or Society of Antique Modelers (SAM) events, so
dedicating a 2.4 GHz receiver to each seems like a waste of my
modeling funds.
Single-stick transmitters are rare, but still in demand. The picture I
posted in my July 2011 column (page 90) of John Castronover’s
ducted-fan Drenalyn received many comments, but not about the
Drenalyn. People were interested in the single-stick radio he was
holding. I was clueless about what John had gone through to keep this
relic alive and convert it to a 2.4 GHz module, so I sent John the
queries. He responded with the following:
“I converted an old Futaba FT-8ASSP single-stick transmitter to
2.4 using an Extreme Power Systems (XPS) Futaba module. Before I
did the conversion to 2.4, I had the Futaba guts removed and replaced
them with Gordon Anderson’s Micro Star 2000. These guts are an
improvement on the Ace Micro Pro 8000.
“As you might know, the Futaba FT-8ASSP was a 512 PCM TX.
As far as I know no 2.4 module will work with a PCM TX. It has to be
FM or PPM.
“After the conversion I have used just about every after-market 2.4
module without any problems. I still have the old Futaba 72 MHz
module and it works fine also. So far I have used XPS, Spektrum,
Corona, and Fly RC 2.4 modules without a hitch.
“I love my SS TX and have since converted an old JR PCM 9 SS
to 2.4. I used old JR 387 guts to be able to get FM modulation. Of
course I have to use JR Modules as the Futaba modules will not
work with JR.”
One interesting aspect of John’s single stick is that it has linear
trims, not digital. During a maiden test flight of one of John’s recent
creations, he called for someone to help him adjust the trim. Holding
this transmitter is like holding a porcupine; seems as though it has
switches and knobs in every conceivable spot.
Not knowing it wasn’t digital, his helper pushed the trim (once he
found it) all the way for just a second as you would do with digital
trims. It was an interesting test flight for a couple of minutes until the
mistake was recognized.
Of course most of John’s maiden flights are interesting. He has
created more different and unusual models than the rest of our club
members put together. John still putters with galloping ghost radios he
has. This probably accounts for him being referred to as “John the
Entertainer” by modelers in our area.
Can you top this? Shown below is Bob Clark’s Radical RC Lucky 13.
The motors are all brushed speed 300s.
The model is good fun and is supposed to be a novelty/conversation
piece. The extra motor is on the left for right thrust—at least that is his
story and he is sticking to it. The propellers all turn conventionally, and
there’s only a fraction of extra thrust on one side. When people look at
it, they naturally count motors on half the wing, double it, and get the
A n t e n n a
discipline:
how the
a u t h o r
tames his
u n r u l y
antennas.
John Castronover’s vintage single-stick
transmitter was converted to 2.4 GHz.
Can you top Bob Clark’s 13-engine model?
wrong number every time. With all the
motors, the uneven count isn’t noticeable.
The model looked like it had good
power. Bob didn’t get around to removing
the propellerless glow motor (donor fuse) so
the actual flight weight is roughly 10
pounds, 10 ounces. Yikes!
I’m sorry to report that shortly into the
flight, the rudder servo failed and after
approximately 10 minutes of circling, trying
to work it over the field with throttle and
elevator only, he gave up before it got too
far away and it made an off-field landing in
a thicket. It might be a month or longer
before this wounded soldier is refurbished.
This model will be the subject of a future
RadicalCast. There is no “in-the-boxthinking”
employed for Lucky 13’s setup. It’s
merely a 9-pound, 10-ounce model flying
low voltage—so low you won’t believe it.
Yes, we really do get some of the most
interesting things through the door at our
shop.
This does it for this month. It’s hard to think
you will be reading this in late October when
I’m sweating away in Florida’s July heat and
humidity while writing it. Don’t forget to pull
those battery packs from your airplanes and
transmitters if you are shutting down your
flying for the winter. MA
Sources:
Small Flying Arts forum:
www.smallflyingartsforum.com
Wind Canyon Books
(800) 952-7007
www.windcanyonbooks.com
John Castronover
[email protected]
Radical RC
(937) 256-7727
www.radicalrc.com
www.radicalrc.com/blog/
Red Scholefield
12219 NW 9th Ln.
Newberry FL 32669
www.hangtimes.com/redsbatteryclinic.html
