RCAdvisor, Carlos Reyes

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A month ago I relaunched my website, www.RCadvisor.com. Two major changes:
1. My model airplane calculator is now 100% free.
2. I'm posting at least one high quality free article a day.

With over 10,000 registered calculator users already, I expect the website to be more popular than ever. The feedback on the articles has also been very positive. Here's a small sample:


People Flying over New York City?
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Superman… no, it’s RC planes.
http://rcadvisor.com/people-flying-new-york-city

Product Review: Tactic AnyLink System
With great fanfare, Hobbico (parent of Futaba) has just released the AnyLink system. Does it live up to the hype?
http://rcadvisor.com/product-review-tactic-anylink

FAA UAV and RC Aircraft Rule Changes
For five years now I have worked full-time in the UAV and model airplane industries. Let me explain what is going on and why.
http://rcadvisor.com/faa-uav-rc-aircraft-rule-changes

Model Airplane Calculator is now 100% Free
To celebrate the relaunch, I’m making my advanced model airplane design calculator completely free to use by all registered members of this website. What are the implications?
http://rcadvisor.com/free-calculator

Introduction to Calculator EZ Optimizer
The most powerful feature of my free model airplane power system calculator is the EZ Optimizer. Here’s how to use it.
http://rcadvisor.com/calculator-ez-optimizer-intro

Comments Never Heard at the Flying Field
Chatting with other pilots between flights is part of the fun of RC. I’ve been flying for a long time and I’ve eavesdropped on many conversations. However, here are some comments that I have never heard anyone say…
http://rcadvisor.com/comments-never-heard-field

Book Review: Mustang Designer
Looking for a scale subject? Read this book–a labor of love in honor of the beloved fighter.
http://rcadvisor.com/book-review-p51-mustang-designer

Model This: Aeronix Airelle
Warning: gorgeous airplane up ahead. Uncontrollable drooling may be unavoidable.
http://rcadvisor.com/aeronix-airelle

Website Review: Flite Test
Imagine this: professionally produced free videos of model airplane reviews, tips and news. Entertaining hosts. A new video posted every couple of days. What’s not to like? As it turns out, plenty.
http://rcadvisor.com/website-review-flite-test

Vintage Model Airplanes and RC Systems
Ready for a trip down memory lane? Here’s a great collection of videos, pictures, and articles of early model airplanes and radio control systems.
http://rcadvisor.com/vintage-model-airplane-rc-system

Looking for Quality Contents for Your Club Newsletter?
I just added a notice to the end of every article that permits republishing as long as I’m given credit and the article is not modified.
http://rcadvisor.com/quality-contents-republish


Carlos Reyes, AMA Scientific Leader and Contest Director #4601.
Author of RCadvisor's Model Airplane Design Made Easy and other books.
www.RCadvisor.com founder - Brainy calculator, so you don't have to be.
Host of Ask the RCadvisor in the weekly www.thecrashcast.com podcasts.


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Carlos Reyes, 2200 Elizabeth St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-3037, USA

 

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Issue #7 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor.


Outerzone: 2,500 Free Model Airplane Plans
Title got your attention? This website sure got mine.
http://rcadvisor.com/outerzone-free-model-airplane-plans

Model Airplane Design Best Practices
Are you designing your own model airplane? Here are some quick tips from my first book.
http://rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-design-best-practices

Quick and Easy Model Airplane Sizing
How big of an electric motor do you need to power a six foot (1.8m) Piper Cub model? Finding the answer is easy!
http://rcadvisor.com/easy-model-airplane-sizing

Another 10 RC Airplane Challenges
As promised, here are another 10 new challenges to try if you are an RC model airplane pilot.
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-airplane-challenges-10-more

Model Airplane Calculator Troubleshooting
RCadvisor’s model airplane design calculator can sometimes run into problem when running on your PC. Here are some troubleshooting tips.
http://rcadvisor.com/free-model-airplane-design-calculator-troubleshooting

Take Off From the Ground Like a Pro
Tired of having your hand-launches going to pot in two seconds flat? Maybe these tips will help.
http://rcadvisor.com/hand-launch-model-airplane-tips

Hand-Launch your Model Airplane Like a Pro
Tired of having your hand-launches going to pot in two seconds flat? Maybe these tips will help.
http://rcadvisor.com/hand-launch-model-airplane-tips

Nailing Your Model Airplane Landings
Don’t end a great flight with a bad landing. There is hope!
http://rcadvisor.com/landing-model-airplane

The Four Dark Horsemen of Right Rudder
There are four forces that conspire against you to add right rudder control input to your model airplane. Learn what they are.
http://rcadvisor.com/airplane-forces-right-rudder

Challenge: Fly Just Five Model Airplanes
If you could only own and fly just five model airplanes, what would they be? Here are my choices.
http://rcadvisor.com/challenge-fly-5-model-airplanes

Three Videos of Airplanes Losing a Wing
Here are three rare videos showing airplanes, full-size and models, losing a wing while flying. Can you spot the fake one?
http://rcadvisor.com/video-airplane-losing-wing

Website Review: J-Aircraft
Do you love Japanese airplanes and need to do some research for a scale project? This website is a gem.
http://rcadvisor.com/website-review-j-aircraft

Model Airplane Flying in 1950
Ready for a trip down memory lane? Let us take a look at the flying model hobby from 60 years ago.
http://rcadvisor.com/vintage-model-airplane-flying-1950

Website Review: Aerodrome: Aircraft of WWI
Are you in the mood for building a World War I era airplane? Start your research at this website.
http://rcadvisor.com/website-review-aerodrome-aircraft-wwi

Book Review: Scale Aircraft Drawings: WWI
A priceless collection of airplane three-view drawings and photographs. A must have for every World War I scale fan.
http://rcadvisor.com/book-review-scale-aircraft-drawings-wwi

Book Review: Understanding Flight
A whirlwind tour of how airplanes work. An amazing amount of information, with hardly any equations at all.
http://rcadvisor.com/book-review-understanding-flight


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Carlos Reyes, 2200 Elizabeth St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-3037, US

 

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Issue #8 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!


A Quadcopter Design Success Story
Read the story of the design of an original quadcopter.
Learn from the mistakes and successes.
http://rcadvisor.com/quadcopte<wbr>r-design-success-story

Kilo3D Part 1: Goals and Background
I’m designing an inexpensive aerobatic/3D airplane weighing about
two pounds (1 kg). Follow along as the design takes shape.
http://rcadvisor.com/kilo3d-pa<wbr>rt-1-goals-background

How Wing Lift Really Works
I take a stab at a clear and simple explanation of how an
airplane stays up. Do I succeed?
http://rcadvisor.com/wing-lift<wbr>-works

A Power System for our Piper Cub
Which electric power system would be best for our six foot (2 m)
wing span Piper Cub? As before, not as hard as it looks.
http://rcadvisor.com/power-sys<wbr>tem-piper-cub

Getting Started Flying RC Model Airplanes
Thinking of getting into the hobby? Use this guide to start off
on the right foot when learning to fly radio controlled airplanes.
http://rcadvisor.com/getting-s<wbr>tarted-flying-rc-model-airplan<wbr>es

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My bestselling book, RCadvisor's Model Airplane Design Made Easy,
is on sale at Amazon for only $16.50!
Amazon.com: The Simple Guide to Designing R/C Model Aircraft
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Indoor Airplane Connector Madness
Right now designing an indoor model airplane is a frustrating
experience. It does not have to be that way.
http://rcadvisor.com/indoor-ai<wbr>rplane-connector-madness

Free Graph Paper!
Here’s a freebie for you. Click here for a PDF containing a one
quarter inch graph paper page.
http://rcadvisor.com/free-grap<wbr>h-paper

Book Review: World’s Strangest Aircraft
A nice read and great photos. Inexpensive, too.
I’m glad I bought this one.
http://rcadvisor.com/book-revi<wbr>ew-worlds-strangest-aircraft

Becoming a Better Pilot on The Crash Cast
Wish you were a better pilot? What other skills can help you?
What are the three parts to a good strategy for improving your
flying? How to avoid frustration and boredom?
http://rcadvisor.com/better-pi<wbr>lot-crash-cast

Model This: Verhees Delta
Easy to build, easy to fly, and a real head turner.
What are you waiting for?
http://rcadvisor.com/verhees-d<wbr>elta-homebuilt

Website Review: Model Engine News
Yes, I know I’m an electrics guy.
That won’t keep us from enjoying this great website.
http://rcadvisor.com/model-eng<wbr>ine-news-website-review

Tailless Horten Ho 229 Videos
This is an amazing four part video of a recreated Horten
jet-powered flying wing.
http://rcadvisor.com/flying-wi<wbr>ng-horten-videos

Amazing Flying UAV Quadrotor Videos
To accompany my previous article about quadrotors, here are some
videos of UAV quadrotors doing some amazing stunts.
http://rcadvisor.com/quadrotor<wbr>s-flying-amazing

Great Airshow Videos
Do you like airshows?
Here’s fantastic HD footage from an airshow in 2010.
http://rcadvisor.com/great-air<wbr>show-videos


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Carlos Reyes, 2200 Elizabeth St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-3037, USA

 

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Issue #9 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Kilo3D Part 2: Preliminary Design
Can we try and figure out what this airplane needs to look like?
http://rcadvisor.com/kilo3d-preliminary-design

Flying and Landing Speeds for our Piper Cub
How fast does our six foot (2 m) Piper Cub
needs to fly and land? Piece of cake!
http://rcadvisor.com/piper-cub-flying-speed

The Globalization of the Model Airplane Industry
The RC industry has undergone a fundamental transformation
in the last 40 years. Here is a first hand account.
http://rcadvisor.com/globalization-model-airplane-industry

Want to learn how to build with foam?
My ModiFly book is a great introduction.
RCadvisor's ModiFly

Who Cares if Preschoolers are Exposed to RC?
Is it a waste of time to visit a preschool to expose students
to flying model airplanes?
http://rcadvisor.com/preschoolers-exposed-rc

This: Aquaglide Ground Effect Vehicle
It’s a boat…no. It’s a plane…maybe.
It’s a ground effect vehicle…yes.
Shouldn’t be too hard to turn it into a true airplane, though.
http://rcadvisor.com/aquaglide-ground-effect-vehicle

Home Depot Airplane
From the “now I’ve seen everything” department.
You can laugh all you want, but he knows what he is doing.
http://rcadvisor.com/home-depot-airplane

Learning Aerobatics on The Crash Cast
Use aerobatic maneuvers as goals to improve your flying.
Learn about Aresti notation and the K ratings.
Find maneuvers with the right difficulty level to challenge
but not frustrate you.
http://rcadvisor.com/learning-aerobatics-crash-cast


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Issue #10 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!


Video of New Type of RC Vehicle
Not for the easily offended!
I almost fell out of my chair laughing. A truly hilarious video.
http://rcadvisor.com/new-type-<wbr>rc-vehicle

Is Foam Better than Balsa for Building?
Which is a better material for building our model airplanes,
foam or balsa?
http://rcadvisor.com/foam-bals<wbr>a-better-building

Are Thick Wings bettethan r Thin Wings?
Our models are so overpowered,
why not just make all the wings thick and be done with it?
http://rcadvisor.com/thick-win<wbr>gs-thin-wings-better

Kilo3D Part 3: Design Refinements
I came up with a better wing design.
I also have more design details.
http://rcadvisor.com/kilo3d-de<wbr>sign-refinements

Flight to Quality: A Look at RCadvisor
Why did I decide to relaunch as an RC online magazine?
Aren’t forums better?
http://rcadvisor.com/rcadvisor<wbr>-history

Stall/Spin Accidents on The Crash Cast (Part 1)
What is the difference between a spin and a spiral dive?
What is flutter? Why are spins so dangerous?
Do yourself a favor and listen to this episode.
You might just save one of your models.
http://rcadvisor.com/stall-spi<wbr>n-accidents-crash-cast-part-1

Reprint for free!
Is your club newsletter looking for quality contents?
All of the articles on my website can be reprinted for free,
as long as my website is mentioned (www.RCadvisor.com).

Book Review: Understanding Wood
A gorgeous book on a beautiful subject.
I learned a lot about model airplane building from this one.
http://rcadvisor.com/understan<wbr>ding-wood-book-review

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Issue #11 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!


Giant Paper Airplane Flight Videos
A week ago a 24 foot (7 m) wing span paper airplane flew. Sort of.
http://rcadvisor.com/giant-pap<wbr>er-airplane-flight-videos

Indoor 3D RC Airplane Performance Art Video
A very well done light show using indoor 3D RC airplanes.
http://rcadvisor.com/indoor-3d<wbr>-rc-airplane-performance-art

10 RC Challenges for a Rainy Day
Bad weather got you down? Here are some handy RC-related indoor activities.
http://rcadvisor.com/10-rc-cha<wbr>llenges-rainy-day

Understanding Propellers
Your propeller may just be a chunk of wood, but understanding how it works is key.
http://rcadvisor.com/understan<wbr>ding-propellers

Fly Better with Checklists
Don’t laugh, but using simple checklists can turn you into a better pilot.
http://rcadvisor.com/fly-bette<wbr>r-checklists

Kilo3D Part 4: 3D Training Videos
Here are some great 3D training videos to help prepare you for when you get your Kilo3D done.
http://rcadvisor.com/kilo3d-3d<wbr>-training-videos

Stall/Spin Accidents on The Crash Cast (Part 2)
You are having a bad day. You got your model airplane into a spin.
Now how the heck do you get out of it?
How do you avoid getting into a spin in the first place?
http://rcadvisor.com/stall-spi<wbr>n-accidents-crash-cast-part-2

Book Review: Tailless Aircraft in Theory & Practice
THE reference on flying wing airplanes. No other book comes close.
http://rcadvisor.com/tailless-<wbr>aircraft-theory-practice-book-<wbr>review

Model This: Coleopter
A cross between a helicopter and an airplane, this concept has been intriguing researchers for 50 years.
http://rcadvisor.com/coleopter<wbr>-model-this


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Spectacular RC Airplane Crashes
Enjoy these eye-popping videos. Have a happy April Fool’s Day!
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-airplane-crashes

A Design, Build, Fly AMA Event?
An AMA event where contestants have to design their own airplanes?
Am I nuts?
http://rcadvisor.com/design-build-fly-ama-event


Ultimate Foam Glue Shootout Test
I test about 20 different glues on foam.
I got a few surprises. Check out my video.
http://rcadvisor.com/foam-glue-test

Do you Like my Newsletter?
Your RC friends will like it, too. Send them to...
http://www.RCadvisor.com

Better Maiden Flights on The Crash Cast
How do you minimize the risks during a maiden flight?
I have done maiden flights on a lot of model airplane prototypes.
Here are some lessons I have learned.
http://rcadvisor.com/maiden-flights-crash-cast

Reprint for Free!
Is your club looking for quality contents for its newsletter?
All of the articles on my website can be reprinted for free,
as long as my website is mentioned (www.RCadvisor.com).

Hinge Tape and Glue Stick Review
A review of surgical adhesive tapes for hinging control surfaces.
More on glue sticks for laminating foam sheets together.
http://rcadvisor.com/hinge-tape-glue-stick-review

Pickerel Flying Wing Introduction
This small tailless is designed to go together very quickly.
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-flying-wing-intro

Pickerel Flying Wing First Prototype Build
I am halfway done building the first Pickerel prototype.
Here is a video status report.
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-flying-wing-prototype-build

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Issue #13 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!


Summary of Glue and Tape Recommendations
Summary of recommendations from the videos.
http://rcadvisor.com/summary-glue-tape-recommendations

Hendersonville RC Club TV Show
How many RC clubs do you know that have their own TV show?
http://rcadvisor.com/hendersonville-rc-club-tv-show

Model This: Archaeopteryx Ultralight Glider
A sophisticated ultralight sailplane. Real cute, too.
http://rcadvisor.com/archaeopteryx-ultralight-glider-model-this

Using Mechanical Aileron Differential
Short and sweet instructions on setting up mechanical aileron differential.
http://rcadvisor.com/mechanical-aileron-differential

Book Review: At The Controls
Hands down the best source of airplane cockpit pictures.
http://rcadvisor.com/book-review-controls

Reprint Articles for Free
Is your club looking for quality contents for its newsletter?
All of the articles on my website can be reprinted for free,
as long as my website is mentioned (www.RCadvisor.com).

Pickerel Prototype #1 Completed
I finished building the first prototype for the Pickerel flying wing. My impressions.
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-prototype-1-completed

Pickerel Prototype #1 Flight Report
I could not wait to test fly this prototype.
Even in mid-afternoon, the winds were unusually calm.
This is the post-flight debriefing.
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-prototype-1-flight-report

Pickerel Prototype #2 Design Choices
I quickly built three half-size concept models.
They all show promise. Which one do you like?
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-prototype-2-design-choices

Announcing the RCadvisor Forums
I just launched a set of discussion forums.
http://rcadvisor.com/announcing-rcadvisor-forums


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Issue #14 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!


P-51 Mustang Videos
I’m a huge fan of the P-51 Mustang. I am working on a scale model.
Here are some great videos I have collected.
http://rcadvisor.com/p-51-must<wbr>ang-videos

How Airplane Pitch Stability Really Works
Have you wondered how the pitch stability in an airplane works?
Here is a simple explanation that I am sure you will like.
http://rcadvisor.com/airplane-<wbr>pitch-stability-works

Dealing with Warps in Foamboard
Is your foamboard all warped and twisted?
Do not despair! Maybe these tips can help.
http://rcadvisor.com/dealing-w<wbr>arps-foamboard

Model This: Synergy Airplane
John McGinnis: airplane designer.
Visionary or foolish dreamer? You be the judge.
http://rcadvisor.com/synergy-a<wbr>irplane-model-this

Do You Want an Email When new Forum Comments are Posted?
Would you like to receive an email every time a discussion
is started or a comment is posted in a given category in the forums?
http://forums.rcadvisor.com/in<wbr>dex.php?p=/discussion/13

Pickerel Prototype 2 Build
I built two more half-size prototypes.
I started building another full-size version.
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-<wbr>prototype-2-building

Wing Incidence Mystery on The Crash Cast
This week I have a big mystery that is still puzzling me.
Do you have any idea what is making the model fly like that?
http://rcadvisor.com/wing-inci<wbr>dence-mystery-crash-cast


Book Review: P-51 Mustang in Detail and Scale
The best source of information for designing and building an accurate scale Mustang.
http://rcadvisor.com/book-revi<wbr>ew-p-51-mustang-detail-scale


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Issue #15 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!


Model This: Joined Wing Airplane
Wondering what these funny looking airplanes are all about?
http://rcadvisor.com/model-thi<wbr>s-joined-wing-airplane

Foam Model Airplane Wing Spar Design
There is a lot to designing a strong and lightweight wing spar for a foam airplane.
http://rcadvisor.com/foam-mode<wbr>l-airplane-wing-spar-design

Bizarre Flying Festo Smart Inversion
An RC flying vehicle that flies by turning itself inside-out. Videos
http://rcadvisor.com/bizarre-f<wbr>lying-festo-smart-inversion

Pickerel Prototype 3 Build
The third time around might just be the charm!
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-<wbr>prototype-3-build

Pickerel Prototype 3 Completed
I am done building the third Pickerel RC model airplane prototype.
Here are some thoughts on how the build went and
possible changes that I might want to make.
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-<wbr>prototype-3-completed

Book Review: Stress Without Tears
An unusual mix of full-scale and model airplane specific information.
http://rcadvisor.com/stress-wi<wbr>thout-tears-book-review

Forums: Synergy Foam Park Flyer Design
A website member is working on a foam model of the fascinating Synergy airplane.
http://forums.rcadvisor.com/in<wbr>dex.php?p=/discussion/17

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Issue #16 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Efficient RC Electric Power Systems
I happen to know a little about putting together efficient RC airplane power systems.
http://rcadvisor.com/efficient<wbr>-rc-electric-power-systems

Real Review – Hobby King LiFe Transmitter Battery
Is your transmitter battery dying?
You might like this replacement.
http://rcadvisor.com/review-ho<wbr>bby-king-life-transmitter-batt<wbr>ery

RC Battery Breakthroughs Just Around Corner
4x and 10x better batteries will be here sooner than you think.
http://rcadvisor.com/battery-r<wbr>esearch-breakthroughs

RC Flying Piano
Very cleverly done. Looks hard to fly to me.
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-flying<wbr>-piano

Nice Russian Airplane Videos
A really nice 18 part series and other videos about Russian airplanes.
http://rcadvisor.com/russian-a<wbr>irplane-videos

Pickerel Prototype 3 Flight Report
I flew the third Pickerel RC model airplane prototype.
It looks like a winner!
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-<wbr>prototype-3-flight-report

Pickerel Build – Step by Step
Detailed step by step instructions for building Pickerel.
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-<wbr>build-instructions

Pickerel Flying Video
A flight video of Pickerel and my flying qualities report.
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-<wbr>flying-video

Forums: Pickerel - Agile half pound park flyer
The Pickerel design is done!
Here are links to all the Pickerel articles.
Please post your questions and comments in this discussion thread.
http://forums.rcadvisor.com/in<wbr>dex.php?p=/discussion/11





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[Acropilot]

We kunnen ook gewoon op de site kijken hoor.

 

[Hans N.]

We kunnen ook gewoon op de site kijken hoor.

Wil je alsjeblieft je bericht wijzigen? "We kunnen" ==> "Ik kan".
Dat is namelijk correcter, zulke generalisaties hou ik niet van van. Mij heb je namelijk niets gevraagd dus mag je ook geen "we" gebruiken.

Misschien netter om dit soort dingen per PB te melden aan TS, nu krijg ik de indruk dat dit een poging is Ron "grappig" wordt afgezeken.
Let op, mijn indruk en daarmee is het nog géén feit.

Ik kan de inspanningen van Ron om mede-forumleden om interessante dingen te attenderen juist erg waarderen.

 

[Luppie]

We kunnen ook gewoon op de site kijken hoor.

Ik hoor ook niet bij de we!

gewoon door gaan, dit is een goed draadje

 

[ron van sommeren]

We kunnen ook gewoon op de site kijken hoor.

Gefeliciteerd, dat is nog eens goed nieuws Dan ben je ongetwijfeld ook meer dan intelligent genoeg om de betekenis van het getal dat ik aan het eind van elk bericht plaats, te doorgronden.

 

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Issue #17 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

LiPo Battery Care Tips
Our lithium ion polymer batteries are surprisingly complicated.
http://rcadvisor.com/lipo-battery-care-tips


Real Review – Junsi iCharger 306B LiPo Battery Charger
I have been using this charger for about a year and I am very happy with it.
http://rcadvisor.com/real-review-junsi-icharger-306b-lipo-battery-charger

RC Model Airplane Design Process
How do I go about designing a new RC model airplane?
Watch and learn about my design process that could work for you, too.
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-model-airplane-design-process


Kilo3D Prototype 1 Build
I’m building the first prototype and it is looking great.
http://rcadvisor.com/kilo3d-prototype-1-build


Pilot, Builder, or Designer?
Why are you into RC airplanes? Is it to fly, build, or design?
http://rcadvisor.com/pilot-builder-designer


Book Review: Great Book of WWII Airplanes
Filled with amazing full-color illustrations.
A must have massive volume.
http://rcadvisor.com/book-review-great-book-wwii-airplanes

Selecting a Trainer on The Crash Cast.
Does a scale Piper Cub make a good trainer?
Foam or balsa? What makes a good trainer? Should a trainer have ailerons?
Flaps? What is the best landing gear for a trainer?
http://rcadvisor.com/selecting-trainer-crash-cast


Forums: Motors for Heavy-Lift Hexacopter?
What are good motors to use in a large hexacopter?
Motors for Heavy-Lift Hexacopter? - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com


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[ron van sommeren]

Issue #18 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!



Real Review: Turnigy 7 in 1 Mega Meter
This new product might just free up a lot of space in your flight box.
http://rcadvisor.com/turnigy-7-1-mega-meter-review




Tip: Finding Cheap Carbon Fiber Rods
Here are some great CF sources.
http://rcadvisor.com/finding-cheap-carbon-fiber-rods

Real Review: Turnigy 760LV-HV Servo Tester
Do you need a servo tester? Do you know why you would need one?
http://rcadvisor.com/turnigy-servo-tester-review




Questions for John McGinnis, Synergy Designer
What would you like to know about the fascinating Synergy airplane?
http://rcadvisor.com/questions-john-mcginnis-synergy-designer




Pickerel Flying Video 2
With a little bit more tweaking, Pickerel has turned into a real winner.
http://rcadvisor.com/pickerel-flying-video-2

Kilo3D Prototype 1 Pre and Post Flight Briefing
I finished building the Kilo3D first prototype and then flew it.
http://rcadvisor.com/kilo3d-prototype-1-briefing

Types of Pilots on The Crash Cast (Audio)
What makes a good pilot? How can you tell by watching others fly?
http://rcadvisor.com/types-pilots-crash-cast

Forums: Using Windex to remove Foamboard Paper
http://forums.rcadvisor.com/index.php?p=/discussion/24

Forums: Foam-Safe Spray Paint?
http://forums.rcadvisor.com/index.php?p=/discussion/23

Hotliner Buries Itself into Ground on Crash
A hotliner is a fast glider with a large motor. Amazing photos and video.
http://rcadvisor.com/hotliner-buried-ground-crash

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Issue #19 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Tip: Is your Model Airplane Tail Heavy?
These are the warning signs to watch out for.
rcadvisor.com/tail-heavy-model-airplane-tip

Real Review: Hobby King Battery Monitor
Monitor your battery as you fly! Works much better on the bench, though.
rcadvisor.com/hobby-king-battery-monitor-review




Real Review: Glue Stick Rematch
My favorite glue stick was just discontinued. What can replace it?
rcadvisor.com/glue-stick-rematch-review




Tip: RC Model Airplane Weight Estimate
Be like the big boys! Figure out the weight of your model airplane before you build it.
rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-weight-estimate

Tip: RC Model Airplane Balance Estimate
Not sure where the CG is going to end up? How’s how to figure it out.
rcadvisor.com/rc-model-airplane-balance-estimate

Pickerel: RC Build in one Day for $5
60 second introduction to the Pickerel RC model airplane design.
rcadvisor.com/pickerel-rc-build-day-5

Kilo3D: Flight 2 and Briefings
Three videos in one: pre and post flight briefings, and the actual flying.
rcadvisor.com/kilo3d-flight-2-briefings

Tip: V Tails on The Crash Cast (Audio)
Why does the Predator A UAV have an inverted V tail?
Why have a regular V tail? What are their pros and cons?
Does it make sense to have V tail on a 3D airplane?
rcadvisor.com/v-tails-crash-cast

RC Advisor forums

• Use 760us pulse width for digital servos?
• Servo jitter at full motor throttle?
• Yard Stick Park Flyer?
• RCadvisor Newsletters archive

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Tip: Is your Model Airplane Nose Heavy?
Wondering if you have been flying around nose heavy?
Is being nose heavy all that bad?
rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-nose-heavy-tip

Real Review: Hobby King 12 gram Digital Servo
There is a lot to like in this great little servo.
rcadvisor.com/real-review-hobby-king-12-gram-digital-servo

RC Connector Soldering Tips
Do you hate soldering connectors as much as I used to?
Try these tips.
rcadvisor.com/rc-connector-soldering-tips

Rant: RC Transmitter Programming is too Hard!
Making changes to my radio control transmitter is a lot harder than it needs to be.
Manufacturers, here are some ideas for making it easier.
rcadvisor.com/rc-transmitter-programming-hard

Supermarine Spitfire Videos
Yes, I’m a big fan of the Spit, too.
rcadvisor.com/supermarine-spitfire-videos

Kilo3D Prototype 2 Planned Changes
I learned a lot from the first prototype.
This is a summary of all the changes I have planned for
the next iteration of the Kilo3D design.
rcadvisor.com/kilo3d-prototype-2-planned

Giant Scale Bell X-1 at The Crash Cast (Audio)
Correct wing incidence and CG on a giant scale Bell X-1?
What about the motor and tail incidences?
rcadvisor.com/giant-scale-bell-x-1-crash-cast

Forums

• Airplane fishtailing?
• Source of connectors for HK micro servos?
• Real Simple Tricopter?

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Model Aircraft BEC Guide
Why do we use BECs (battery elimination circuit)?
Which type is right for you?
http://rcadvisor.com/model-aircraft-bec-guide

Tip: Understanding Battery Internal Resistance
Why is it important to know a battery’s internal resistance?
http://rcadvisor.com/understanding-battery-internal-resistance

Rant: Give the Model Airplane Designers Credit
Manufacturers, why not give your employees credit
for the model airplane designs they produce for you?
http://rcadvisor.com/give-model-airplane-designers-credit-rant

Real Review: Blue Arrow 6 gram Digital Servo
You can do much worse than using this
digital metal gear micro servo.
http://rcadvisor.com/blue-arrow-6-gram-digital-servo-review

Real Review: Hobby King Turnigy Nano-Tech Batteries
For once, a real advancement in LiPo battery technology.
http://rcadvisor.com/hobby-king-turnigy-nano-tech-battery-review

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All of the articles on my website can be reprinted for free,
as long as my website is mentioned (www.RCadvisor.com).

Kilo3D Prototype 2 Wing Build
In the second Kilo3D prototype,
I’m making some major changes to the wing design.
http://rcadvisor.com/kilo3d-prototype-2-wing-build


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