Saturday February 04 , 2012
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Electric flight - The Best and Worst of Li-Po

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What happened to that mosquito snarl that always seemed to accompany the sight of model airplanes? The answer is they're going electric and silent. Li-Po (Lithium Polymer or Li-Poly) batteries are rapidly becoming the standard power source for electric model airplanes.

 

Glow Engine Maintenance - Taking care of your nitro engine

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With proper glow engine maintenance, you will get maximum power and longevity from it. This care should start on the day you take it home. When you purchase your engine, they usually come with allen wrenches to loosen and tighten the screws, keep these in a safe place. If you do lose one, make sure you get another that is the right size.

 

Glow Engine Tuning - How to tune your nitromethane glow engine

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Before you first try glow engine tuning, and before you even operate one, you need to know the parts and their functions. When you understand it, then you will find better ways to get improved performance and longer life.

 

Nitro Engines Guide for Nitromethane Powered RC Airplane Engines

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Choosing the right nitro engines for your airplanes is very important. You need to know what engine will meet your needs, and your airplanes needs. Don't get to worried though; it is very easy to choose a great engine that is perfect for you. If you need help fixing your nitro engine, then visit my help page.

 

Fixing Your RC Airplane Using Household Items

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Fixing your RC airplane can be fun and cheap, not expensive and boring. So over the years of flying RC airplanes, I have found many common household items that can be used to fix your RC model airplane. Without spending any money, your plane can fly again. Just check out the tips below and apply them next time something goes wrong with your airplane.

 

Electric RC Airplane Motor Maintenance

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Electric motor maintenance is ideal when they are used in RC airplanes. In areas where noise is a concern and for those who like to fly gliders, but don’t have space for a launching system, electric motors offer an easy and efficient way to get your airplane in the air.

 

Model Airplane Propeller - Choosing, installing, and balancing RC airplane props

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Most rc airplanes move through the air by a model airplane propeller, but the importance of selecting, balancing and caring for these props is often overlooked. If you are a beginner, you might be thinking that the propeller isn’t very important and they are all alike.


When you start flying, you will soon realize none of that is true. The tips and information shown here will not only make your model airplane fly better, but you will also have a safer and more enjoyable flight.

 

RC Airplane Electric Motors - Choosing the right one and maintaining it

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RC airplane electric motors are great for areas where noise is a concern, and for people who like to fly gliders but don’t have enough space for a launching system. Scale model airplanes can be powered by electric motors, as well as ducted-fan jets and multiple engine models.

With one battery charge you can climb to your desired altitude several times. If you decide to have an electric motor for your glider, flights can last as long as 30 minutes.

Motors vary in size and the number of battery cells needed to power them. There are two basic types of motors, brushed and brushless.

 

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