The Inside Loop - 2009/03
Two tables were most active in the
shop this past weekend; one had a
helicopter going together and the
other had an airplane—a project for each kid.
For me, a tiny corner was free for a
“someday” project.
Double Take: JR X9503 2.4 GHz Spektrum DSM Radio - 2010/06
WHEN THE FACTORY
offers your favorite model of
car in a GT (grand tourer)
version, that’s the time to buy.
It has all the special features,
and the body has crisp pinstriping
and stylish wheels.
Similarly, the JR X9503 RC
system is the GT version of
the JR X9303, which has
grown to be many pilots’
favorite radio.
The Inside Loop - 2010/06
There are a lot of reasons why
aeromodeling is cool. What’s
important is what makes
aeromodeling cool for you. Knowing what
makes any activity enjoyable is the
reinforcement that helps us stay focused,
whether it’s on modeling, boating, or video
games.
I’ve done video games and think that
expert-level Guitar Hero players have the gift
of sixth-sense-level coordination. But I’m
pretty sure that I’m already good at sitting on
my butt watching a video screen.
Aeromodeling is healthy for me. It gets me
in the shop creating (more often fixing) and
outside in the fresh air to show off with
friends.
Double Take: Bantam e-Station BC8 Charger- 2010/08
I’d lIke It very much if all of my RC components used the
same battery chemistry. Then I would need only to remember one
system of maintenance.
Plane Talk: E-flite J-3 Cub 25 ARF on Floats - 2008/07
AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC-POWERED models are getting
bigger every season. We’re fortunate to be able to take advantage of
new technology while prices keep coming down.
These days the 25-size model (or helicopter) is practical to set up
for electric because it can typically be equipped with two identical
packs used to power the smaller 10- and 15-size aircraft. As we
would buy the same fuel to power more than one engine, we can
select batteries in the same practical manner.
