Thread: Anyone else fly R/C here ?

Yeah. I haven't flown them for some years either.

i flew a RC plane one.
i was doing some hacking and came across a server named MH370. I was able to take control. i tired to do a loop da loop but it didnt work. my bad.

i used to fly control line, RC fixed wing and helicopters, raced electric RC cars (not off road type so), raced RC model boats (multi boats, not hydros - multi boats have to be able to turn left and right). I was in the Sydney Society of Model Engineers.

I still have everything but my radio gear would need to be updated. I've been thinking about getting back into it. I have several unbuilt fixed wing kits.

Originally Posted by p38arover

i used to fly control line, RC fixed wing and helicopters, raced electric RC cars (not off road type so), raced RC model boats (multi boats, not hydros - multi boats have to be able to turn left and right). I was in the Sydney Society of Model Engineers.

I still have everything but my radio gear would need to be updated. I've been thinking about getting back into it. I have several unbuilt fixed wing kits.

I used to only fly Glowplug & petrol but since Ive built an Electric Landy I thought I better go all electric with the models too , so much better - no noise , no mess .

Things have really changed in the 18 years I've been out of it. For example Radio Gear , so cheap now . I bought a Turnigy i6 ($100 delivered) , never heard of the brand a month ago but its right across the hobby now, that radio has more, way more, features & easier to use than my old high end Futaba computer radio. You can even see the Rx voltage on the screen.

And that plane Im flying (well attempting to fly) made from EPP & carbon , complete with battery in flying trim 240g - amazing.

I've had an electric glider for years. It'll need new batteries. That's the problem with electric, the batteries have a short servicable life. I need new batteries for the monster truck as well.
And I need new servos for the AX5.
New batteries for the radio gear as well. It's been a long time since I've used the Futaba J series and a long time since I used the JR 9X.
I've got a lot of kits to be assembled too. I must finish that Tiger Moth so I can move onto the Big Eagle. I've also got a kit in an unlabeled box under the Stearman. Can't remember what it is.
I just love the glow fuel motors. Especially the four strokes. I have an Enya 40fs new in box for the Tiger Moth and an OS 52fs new in box for the Stearman. The slow, gentle aircraft are so much more a pleasure to fly.

I haven’t really done the research but the thread reminds me of a youthful bucket list item. If memory is correct there was a balsa and paper series of kits that either used rubber band or .020 c I Cox glow plug engine. I think primarily free flight as rc was too costly. Would these still be available?

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

IIt's been a long time since I've used the Futaba J series

My first helicopter specific radio was a Futaba 5JH. I still have it but it would need new batteries.

I also still have the Taipan 2.5cc diesel (with built plane, control lines, and a Granville model flying club membership) I was given by one of Dad's friends when I was 10 years old. The engine is the same as this one:

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I had a compression diesel motor. Never used it. I got it in a box of discarded items. It was as new in box.
I eventually sold it to a fellow who would make better use of it.