RCAdvisor, Carlos Reyes

ron van sommeren · 15 jun 2012

Issue #22 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

LiPo Battery Maximum Safe Discharge Rate
This is a follow-up to my battery internal resistance video,
where I talked about the maximum discharge rate of a battery.
Learn how fast you can safely discharge a LiPo.
http://rcadvisor.com/lipo-battery-maximum-safe-discharge-rate

Lateral Balancing your Model Airplane
I usually forget to do this, but checking the lateral balance
of your model before its maiden flight is well worth doing.
http://rcadvisor.com/lateral-balancing-model-airplane

New Tag for Hall of Fame Posts
Some of my posts are very popular, with enduring long term value.
I created a new tag for them: Hall of Fame.
As a shortcut, you can read these posts by clicking on this link.
http://rcadvisor.com/tag-hall-fame-posts

Model Airplane Safety Tips
When it comes to flying safely, attitude is everything.
http://rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-safety-tips

Underpowered Servo Jitter Problem
Strange jitter in your servo? It is probably underpowered.
http://rcadvisor.com/underpowered-servo-jitter-problem

Model Airplane Pitch Trim Tests
How can you test your model to see if the CG is in the right spot?
What about the dive test? Inverted flying test?
How do these tests work?
http://rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-pitch-trim-tests

Model Airplane Design Levels
What is going to be the end product of your model airplane design?
It helps to think carefully about the implications before you start working.
http://rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-design-levels

Real Review: Hobby King Ultra Micro Servo
I love these inexpensive 2 gram digital servos.
They are a great replacement for linear servos.
http://rcadvisor.com/hobby-king-ultra-micro-servo-review

Real Review: Hobby King Turnigy Park 480 Motor
This outrunner motor may cost a little more than
its budget siblings, but it is a solid value.
http://rcadvisor.com/hobby-king-turnigy-park-480-motor-review

Battery Maintenance Strategy on The Crash Cast
If you fly for fun, like most of us do, keep it simple.
http://rcadvisor.com/battery-maintenance-strategy-crash-cast

Question: Reviving dead Lipo batteries
Reviving dead Lipo batteries - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Member Project: Polaris Seaplane
Polaris Seaplane - Member Projects Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Member Project: T-Bird 3 Ducted Fan Jet
T-Bird 3 Ducted Fan Jet - Member Projects Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

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ron van sommeren · 23 jun 2012

Hobby King APC Style Propeller Real Review
Surprising test results from these two identical looking propellers.
http://rcadvisor.com/hobby-king-apc-style-propeller-real-review

Easy Battery Internal Resistance Measurement
Quick and easy directions for manually measuring
the internal resistance of a battery pack.
http://rcadvisor.com/easy-battery-internal-resistance-measurement

Epoxy Gluing Tips for Model Airplanes
Epoxy used as a glue is a little different from other adhesives.
http://rcadvisor.com/epoxy-gluing-tips-model-airplanes

3D Printed Flying Model Airplane Video
A 3D printer is used to create a model airplane that can actually fly.
http://rcadvisor.com/3d-printed-flying-model-airplane-video

On Being a Model Airplane Designer
What is it like being a model airplane designer?
Aren’t there supposed to be groupies?
http://rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-designer

Setting up Flaperons and Elevons
A couple of short videos showing how to program a JR X9303.
The first shows the elevon (elevators and ailerons) setup.
The second shows flaperon (flaps and ailerons).
http://rcadvisor.com/setting-flaperons-elevons

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ron van sommeren · 29 jun 2012

Issue #24 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Loctite Instant Set Epoxy Real Review
This product just earned a permanent place in my field box.
http://rcadvisor.com/loctite-instant-set-epoxy-review

Motor Voltage Constant Kv
What is the motor voltage constant? Why is it important?
http://rcadvisor.com/motor-voltage-constant-kv

18 gram Complete Micro Flight Pack for just $45
You heard that right. Brushless outrunner motor, digital servos,
Spektrum-compatible receiver, battery, speed control, and propeller.
http://rcadvisor.com/micro-flight-pack-bench-test

Using Rubber Cement with Model Airplanes
Rubber cement can come in very handy when building your model airplanes.
http://rcadvisor.com/rubber-cement-model-airplanes

Model Airplane Balance Checking
What is an easy way to check the balance of your model airplane?
Where should it balance?
http://rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-balance-checking

Human Powered Helicopter
Students have achieved a 50 second human powered helicopter flight.
http://rcadvisor.com/human-powered-helicopter

EAA Night Air Show Video
Simply spectacular. Do yourself a favor and watch it in HD.
http://rcadvisor.com/eaa-night-air-show-video

Model Airplane Crashes Do Not Impress Me
Wanna know what really impresses me?
http://rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-crashes-impress

Do a Range Check Before First Flight of the Session
Safety tip for radio controlled pilots.
http://rcadvisor.com/range-check-first-flight-session

Article Excerpt in Model Aviation magazine
Red Scholefield (Red's battery clinic) quotes one of my articles in the current issue of Model Aviation magazine.
http://rcadvisor.com/article-excerpt-model-aviation-magazine

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ron van sommeren · 7 jul 2012

Issue #25 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Landing in Gusty Winds
You can have perfect landings, even if the wind is gusty.
http://rcadvisor.com/landing-gusty-winds

Motor I0 and Rm Constants
What are the motor no load current and winding resistance constants?
How can you quickly tell which is the more efficient motor?
http://rcadvisor.com/motor-i0-rm-constants

Using Spiderwire in your Model Airplane
Stronger than Kevlar, this material has some great properties.
http://rcadvisor.com/spiderwire-model-airplane

Tracking Battery Pack Charge State
This is the dead simple system I use for keeping track of my batteries' charge state.
http://rcadvisor.com/tracking-battery-pack-charge-state

Answers from John McGinnis, Synergy Designer
Synergy Aircraft has responded to our questions about their fascinating full-size airplane!
http://rcadvisor.com/answers-john-mcginnis-synergy-designer

Milliken Tegris on The Crash Cast (Audio)
There is a fascinating new material on the market that has 70% of the strength of carbon fiber for only 10% of the cost.
http://rcadvisor.com/milliken-tegris-crash-cast

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ron van sommeren · 14 jul 2012

RC Charger Buying Tips
Tips for finding the perfect charger to meet your needs, specially if you are just getting started.
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-charger-buying-tips

Understanding the Coanda Effect
The Coanda effect is not hard to understand.
It is a key part of an accurate explanation of how lift works.
http://rcadvisor.com/understanding-coanda-effect

RC Flying Achievement Badges
Why not award AMA badges to recognize different flying proficiency levels?
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-flying-achievement-badges

Understanding RC and UAV Gyroscopes
There is a lot to understanding and making the most out of our RC and UAV gyros.
http://rcadvisor.com/understanding-rc-gyroscopes

RC Speed Control Overload Puzzle
A website visitor emailed me to ask if his speed control was faulty.
It was fine. Can you figure out what the real problem was?
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-speed-control-overload-puzzle

Easy RC Battery Monitoring
This really simple method to keep tabs on your batteries works for me.
It might work for you, too.
http://rcadvisor.com/easy-rc-battery-monitoring

Servo Connector Caps Real Review
These servo extension wire clips are very inexpensive and might just save your model.
http://rcadvisor.com/servo-connector-caps-review

Member Projects: SYNERGY Small Glider Models
SYNERGY Small Glider Models - Member Projects Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Member Projects: Tailless Design
Tailless Design - Member Projects Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Questions: I need help designing my B-17 electrical system
I need help designing my B-17 electrical system - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Questions: elevator mass moment
elevator mass moment - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Do you have RC Aircraft Questions?
Send them to me, and I'll do my best to answer them.

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

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ron van sommeren · 20 jul 2012

Best and Worst Places To Be When Flying
What are the safest and most dangerous places to be when flying?
http://rcadvisor.com/best-worst-places-flying

RC Motor Kill Switch
Having an easy way to disable your motor is a very smart safety feature in your model airplane.
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-motor-kill-switch

RC Battery Capacity and C Rating Relationship
Here’s a less expensive way to get a higher discharge rate.
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-battery-capacity-rating-relationship

RC Flight Simulator Tips
Make the most of your RC flight simulator.
No, they are not just for beginners!
http://rcadvisor.com/rc-flight-simulator-tips

Understanding UAV Accelerometer Sensors
Missing from entry level stabilization systems, accelerometers let a UAV know which way is up.
http://rcadvisor.com/understanding-uav-accelerometer-sensors

Magnus or Flettner Effect for Creating Lift
This is an entirely different method for generating lift used by some experimental model airplanes.
http://rcadvisor.com/magnus-flettner-effect-creating-lift

Using a Spotter when Flying RC Airplanes
A good spotter can make you a better pilot.
http://rcadvisor.com/spotter-flying-rc-airplanes

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ron van sommeren · 27 jul 2012

Issue #28 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Best RC Transmitter Antenna Direction
How to best orient the antenna on your RC transmitter?
rcadvisor.com/rc-transmitter-antenna-direction

Measuring Motor Constants: Introduction
Introduction to measuring the electric brushless outrunner motor constants Rm, I0, and Kv.
rcadvisor.com/measuring-motor-constants-introduction

How To Flight Test A New RC Model Airplane
Minimize the risk of losing your model on your next maiden flight.
rcadvisor.com/flight-test-rc-model-airplane

Best Free RC Informational Websites
Sometimes you can get something for nothing.
rcadvisor.com/best-free-rc-informational-websites

Understanding UAV Magnetometer Sensors
Found in high end UAV stabilization systems, magnetometers have their own set of pluses and minuses.
rcadvisor.com/understanding-uav-magnetometer-sensors

Thin Wing Advantages and Disadvantages
Why do I like designing model airplanes with thin wings so much?
rcadvisor.com/thin-wing-advantages-disadvantages

Are Your RC Receivers Overheating?
An intermittent heat problem with a receiver crashed this model airplane.
rcadvisor.com/rc-receiver-overheating

AMA Hall of Fame Welcomes Ken Myers
A great friend of the electric model airplane community, Ken Myers (www.theampeer.org), has just been inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame.
rcadvisor.com/ama-hall-fame-ken-myers

July 2012 Tips Contest Winners
I liked all the tips entered in the contest so much, I’ve decided to send a free t-shirt to everybody that entered.
rcadvisor.com/july-2012-tips-contest-winners

Question: Fuel Proof Water-Based Poly Acrylic Finishes?
Fuel Proof Water-Based Poly Acrylic Finishes? - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

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ron van sommeren · 4 aug 2012

Issue #29 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Puffed RC Battery Pack?
Did your battery pack puff up? Should you throw it away?
rcadvisor.com/puffed-rc-battery-pack

Understanding Airplane Ground Effect
You probably do not know this, but there are actually two different types of airplane ground effects.
rcadvisor.com/understanding-airplane-ground-effect

Introduction to Electrics for Gas Pilots
Are you a gas RC pilot, ready to give electrics a try?
rcadvisor.com/introduction-electrics-gas-pilots

What Makes an Airplane?
At a minimum, an airplane needs lift, thrust, stability, and control.
Learn how they work together. This is a text, video, and audio post!
rcadvisor.com/what-makes-airplane

Measuring Motor Constants: Tools
A run down of the tools you can use to measure the electric brushless outrunner motor constants.
rcadvisor.com/measuring-motor-constants-tools

Measuring Motor Constants: Power Factor
Think you can measure the voltage and current right at the motor? Think again.
rcadvisor.com/measuring-motor-constants-power-factor

Measuring Motor Constants: No Load Current (I0)
The simplest motor constant to measure, I only recommend one method for doing this.
rcadvisor.com/measuring-motor-constants-load-current-i0

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ron van sommeren · 10 aug 2012

Issue #30 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

What is the Best Cruise Airspeed?
How fast should you fly your RC model airplane?
rcadvisor.com/best-cruise-airspeed

Introduction to RC Airplane Foams
Don’t get confused by the alphabet soup of RC model airplane foams.
rcadvisor.com/introduction-rc-airplane-foams

Getting Started with Electric RC: Batteries
If you treat your model airplane battery well, it will treat you well.
rcadvisor.com/started-electric-rc-batteries

Understanding Parasitic and Induced Drags
These two types of airplane drag are a major pain in the neck of airplane designers.
rcadvisor.com/understanding-parasitic-induced-drags

Measuring Motor Constants: Voltage Constant (Kv)
Don’t panic! Using my special trick, measuring this one is dead simple.
rcadvisor.com/measuring-motor-constants-voltage-constant-kv

Measuring Motor Constants: Winding Resistance (Rm)
Measuring this one is a bit tricky, but not hard to do once you get the hang of it.
rcadvisor.com/measuring-motor-constants-winding-resistance-rm

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ron van sommeren · 25 aug 2012

Issue #31 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Giant Foam DC-10 Club Build
A great example of what motivated RCers can do.
rcadvisor.com/giant-foam-dc-10-club-build

First Ever Full-Size Aerobatic Helicopter
Watch the only civilian pilot in North America licensed to perform aerobatics in a full-size helicopter.
(Eeeh, Charly Zimmerman, Bo105, jaar of 35 geleden al, Duitsland, rvs)
rcadvisor.com/full-size-aerobatic-helicopter

Autonomous Robotic Plane Flies Indoors
New algorithms allow an autonomous robotic plane to dodge obstacles in a subterranean parking garage, without the use of GPS.
rcadvisor.com/autonomous-robotic-plane-flies-indoors

Getting Started with Electric RC: Speed Controls
Get the right speed control for your electric model airplane.
rcadvisor.com/started-electric-rc-speed-controls

Using Flight and Battery Logs
Keeping a flight log can be a great troubleshooting tool.
rcadvisor.com/flight-battery-logs

Setting up Control Throws on a New Model Airplane
How much throw should you use on each control surface of your new model airplane?
rcadvisor.com/setting-control-throw-model-airplane

Curing a Hot Battery Pack
Tips for curing overheating battery packs.
rcadvisor.com/curing-hot-battery-pack

Airplane Moments of Inertia
Sometimes understanding the moments of inertia of a model airplane can help you make it fly better.
rcadvisor.com/airplane-moments-inertia

Measuring Motor Constants: Rm and Kv Method 2
This is an alternate method that is easier but less safe.
rcadvisor.com/measuring-motor-constants-rm-kv-method-2

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Issue #32 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Which is better, Tricopter or Quadcopter?
Wondering which type of multirotor has the edge?
rcadvisor.com/better-tricopter-quadcopter

Getting Started with Electric RC: Propellers
Electrics have special needs when it comes to propellers.
rcadvisor.com/started-electric-rc-propellers

RC Gyro Installation and Setup
Properly install a gyro in your RC heli, multicopter, or airplane.
rcadvisor.com/rc-gyro-installation-setup

Amazing UAV Does Perched Landing on Hand Like a Bird
I would not believe it if I had not seen it myself.
rcadvisor.com/amazing-uav-perched-landing-hand-bird

Inrunner vs. Outrunner Motors
Why did inrunner motors go out of favor?
rcadvisor.com/inrunner-vs-outrunner-motors

Setting Up Dual Elevator Servos
There are many ways of hooking up two servos to one elevator, but some work much better than others.
rcadvisor.com/setting-dual-elevator-servos

Reprint Articles for Free
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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).

Upgrading to a Bigger RC Battery Pack
Quick tips for increasing your flight duration in your electric model airplane.
rcadvisor.com/upgrading-bigger-rc-battery-pack

Volts and Amps and our Electric Model Airplanes
Balancing the components in your electric power system is key.
rcadvisor.com/volts-amps-electric-model-airplanes

What would you like me to write about?
If you have ideas for article topics, I would love to hear them!

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ron van sommeren · 13 okt 2012

Issue #33 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Best Free Model Airplane Plans Websites
Looking for free plans? Look no further. Go ahead. Go hog wild.
rcadvisor.com/best-free-model-airplane-plans-websites

Clever Aviation Sayings
Stuff to think about the next time you are at the flying field.
rcadvisor.com/clever-aviation-sayings

Definition: RC Aircraft
How does the AMA define an RC aircraft flight?
rcadvisor.com/definition-rc-aircraft

Definition: FPV Aircraft
An FPV flight is really an RC flight in disguise.
rcadvisor.com/definition-fpv-aircraft

Definition: UAV Aircraft
Drone? UAS? RPV? ROA? UAV? UA? What are they all about?
rcadvisor.com/definition-uav-aircraft

UAV Pilot Training
Interested in becoming a professional UAV pilot?
rcadvisor.com/uav-pilot-training

Advice for Converting FF to RC
Advice for Converting FF to RC - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

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Issue #34 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

RC Micro World Free Trial
Do I like freebies? Heck yeah!
rcadvisor.com/rc-micro-world-free-trial

New Book: Building and Flying Model Airplanes
Along with the new book, I am introducing a sweet deal.
rcadvisor.com/book-building-flying-model-airplanes

10 Commandments of RC Flying
Rules that I fly by. Break them at your own risk.
rcadvisor.com/10-commandments-rc-flying

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Flying Wing CG Location
Where should you put the center of gravity (CG) on a flying wing?
rcadvisor.com/flying-wing-cg-location

LiPo Fires Educational Video
A fascinating educational video on LiPo safety was sent in by a website member.
rcadvisor.com/lipo-fire-educational-video

Book Review: Unconventional Aircraft
Easily the best "weird airplane" book on the market.
http://rcadvisor.com/book-review-unconventional-aircraft

Scale Model Research Websites
Looking for an unusual scale model airplane subject?
http://rcadvisor.com/scale-model-research-websites

Reprint Articles for Free
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Would you like to share what you have learned with your forum friends?
All of the articles on my website can be reprinted for free,
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Questions: Cox .049 Glow to Electric Conversion
Cox .049 Glow to Electric Conversion - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Questions: Miscounting ESC?
Miscounting ESC? - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Questions: Cooling Air for Switching BEC?
Cooling Air for Switching BEC? - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

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Issue #35 - Welcome to another update from RCadvisor!

Real Review: RCScaleBuilder.com Forum
Is this the future of online RC forums?
rcadvisor.com/review-rcscalebuilder-forum

Nanocellulose: Rethinking Trees
What is old is new again, in a big way.
Meet the Lex Luthor of carbon fiber and Kevlar.
rcadvisor.com/nanocellulose-rethinking-trees

Understanding Helicopters Video Series
These videos on the physics of helicopters are (dare I say it?) good.
rcadvisor.com/understanding-helicopters-video-series

AMA Model Aviation Library
Did you know that over 300 issues of Model Aviation magazine
are available online right now, freely accessible by anyone?
rcadvisor.com/ama-model-aviation-library

Finding Volunteers for Your Next RC Club Meet
We all hate asking for help.
Here are some tips to make it a little easier.
rcadvisor.com/finding-volunteers-rc-club-meet

Model Airplane Propeller Downthrust Angle
Do not confuse this with the balance point of your model!
rcadvisor.com/model-airplane-propeller-downthrust-angle

Understanding Model Airplane Downthrust
It took me years to unravel this mystery.
rcadvisor.com/understanding-model-airplane-propeller-downthrust

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 by anyone,
as long as my website is mentioned (www.RCadvisor.com).

New Book: Building and Flying Model Airplanes
Along with the new book, I am introducing a sweet deal.
rcadvisor.com/book-building-flying-model-airplanes

Mention in Safety Comes First MA Column
The September 2012 issue of Model Aviation magazine quotes
from an email I sent to the Safety Comes First columnist, David Gee.
rcadvisor.com/mention-safety-ma-column

Questions: Futaba 2 channel transmitter model T2ER
Futaba 2 channel transmitter model T2ER - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

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Issue #36 - Welcome to another weekly update from RCadvisor!

UAVs, Photojournalism, and Privacy
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are revolutionizing the art of photojournalism. Just make sure you stay on the right side of the law.
rcadvisor.com/uav-photojournalism-privacy

Go Fly a Kite!
Almost 3,000 years old, kite technology is still being put to a large number of recreational, commercial, and military uses today.
rcadvisor.com/introduction-kite-technology

American RC Companies
Looking to buy U.S.-made RC products? Start with this list.
rcadvisor.com/american-rc-companies

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Up Lifting Stabilizer or Tail
Why did old timer free flight models use lifting horizontal stabilizers? Why did they go out of favor?
rcadvisor.com/lifting-stabilizer-tail

Maiden Flight Checklist
Hand a copy of this list to your spotter before your next maiden flight.
rcadvisor.com/maiden-flight-checklist

Free Stickers Of My New Logo
I finally broke down and ordered some stickers with my cute new logo on them. Want one? Just send me a SASE.
rcadvisor.com/free-new-rcadvisor-logo-stickers

Model This: Boeing 747
Go ahead. Make it a jumbo.
rcadvisor.com/model-this-boeing-747

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 by anyone,
as long as my website is mentioned (www.RCadvisor.com).

Illustrated Experiments in Fluid Mechanics
This video series and free online accompanying articles are very well done.
rcadvisor.com/illustrated-experiments-fluid-mechanics

A Dream Come True
Winner of the PAPA 2011 Aerial Video Competition.
This is a beautifully shot and produced video.
A Dream Come True - PAPA Int'l 2011 Award Winning Video - YouTube

Questions: Advice for Converting FF to RC
Advice for Converting FF to RC - Questions Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Member Projects: Not using the Calculator correctly...
Not using the Calculator correctly... - Member Projects Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

Member Projects: Agusta 109 Grand New (T-Rex 450)
Agusta 109 Grand New (T-Rex 450) - Member Projects Discussions on forums.RCadvisor.com

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Issue #37 - Welcome to another weekly update from RCadvisor!

Spread Spectrum Radio Technologies
JR’s new DMSS 2.4 GHz RC radio system made me take a closer look at the different spread spectrum signal encoding schemes.
rcadvisor.com/spread-spectrum-radio-technologies

Spektrum/JR 2.4GHz RC Radio Systems
How do the various RC radio systems sold by JR, Spektrum, and Horizon Hobby implement the spread spectrum technology?
rcadvisor.com/spektrumjr-ss-rc-radio-systems

Status Report on UAV Integration into Airspace
Are we on track to start opening the skies to civilian UAVs by December 2015? Maybe, maybe not.
rcadvisor.com/status-report-uav-integration-u-s-airspace

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Fixing The Propeller Labeling Standard
The way that we name and categorize our propellers is hopelessly broken. Here is a simple fix.
rcadvisor.com/fixing-propeller-labeling-standard

Tail Heavy or Out of Trim?
I have finally come up with a bulletproof system for quickly knowing
if a new model is tail heavy or just out of trim.
rcadvisor.com/tail-heavy-trim

RC Airplane Beginner to Expert Video Series
Do you want to introduce a friend to RC flying?
rcadvisor.com/rc-airplane-beginner-expert-video-series

Member Projects: Ord-Hume O-H7 Three View Drawings?
forums.rcadvisor.com/index.php?p=/discussion/86

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Issue #38 - Welcome to another weekly update from RCadvisor!

Programming an RC Speed Control, Part 1
Introduction to programming these surprisingly complex devices.
rcadvisor.com/programming-rc-speed-control-part-1

Programming an RC Speed Control, Part 2
Here I get into specific recommendations on the settings to use when programming our model airplane ESCs.
rcadvisor.com/programming-rc-speed-control-part-2

UAV Safety Being Debated by Many
Now that police and emergency personnel have started using UAVs, their safe use is being vigorously discussed by many.
rcadvisor.com/uav-safety-debated

My Favorite Cutting Knife and Ruler
What do you use to do your cutting?
Let me introduce you to a couple of great friends of mine.
rcadvisor.com/favorite-cutting-knife-ruler

Propeller Speed Limits
Can we come up with an easy system for
matching a propeller to a motor and an airplane?
rcadvisor.com/propeller-speed-limits

Excellent Fluid Dynamics Video Series
These well-made films move quickly and cover many key principles of aerodynamics.
rcadvisor.com/fluid-dynamics-video-series-iowa

Horizon Hobby Recognizing Their Designers
A few months ago I challenged the major kit manufacturers to
credit their aircraft designers. One listened.
rcadvisor.com/horizon-hobby-recognizing-designers

Member Projects: Joined-Wing Zaggis
forums.rcadvisor.com/index.php?p=/discussion/88

Member Projects: Legal Eagle and Pitts Projects
forums.rcadvisor.com/index.php?p=/discussion/89

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Issue #39 - Welcome to another weekly update from RCadvisor!

Matching a Propeller to a Motor
In practice, what is a good process for finding the best propeller
for an electric model airplane? This is a lot harder than it looks.
rcadvisor.com/matching-propeller-motor

Carlos' Power Rule Explained
What was I thinking? Let me explain the logic behind my electric model airplane power system sizing rule.
rcadvisor.com/carlos-power-rule-explained

Inexpensive Entry-Level DLG (F3K) Gliders
What are the good values in discus-launched gliders for beginners?
rcadvisor.com/inexpensive-entry-level-dlg-f3k-gliders

New Relaxed AMA FPV Rules Coming Very Soon
Article written by Gary Fitch, AMA Executive Vice President.
rcadvisor.com/relaxed-ama-fpv-rules-coming

UAVs For Search and Rescue Operations
So what is a good practical use for UAVs?
Read on to see why UAVs are such a great fit for SAR missions.
rcadvisor.com/uav-search-rescue-operations

First Ever Supersonic Skydive
The Red Bull Stratos team is about to attempt the first ever skydive from 23 miles up (120,000 feet, 37 km).
rcadvisor.com/supersonic-skydive

October Issue of RC Micro World Just Posted
You only have a couple of days left to take advantage of the RC Micro World free trial. The October 2012 issue was just posted, and it looks fantastic. It is free to download until October 15.
rcadvisor.com/october-issue-rc-micro-world-posted

Fluid Dynamics of Drag Video Series
These videos are a real drag, but do not let that keep you from watching them.
rcadvisor.com/fluid-dynamics-drag-video-series

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ron van sommeren · 11 nov 2012

Issue #40

Opus 318: Status Update on RCadvisor.com
Where are we? Where are we going?
rcadvisor.com/opus-318-status-update-rcadvisor-com

Figuring Out Unknown Motor Specs
Got a motor without a label?
Here is a strategy for figuring out what it can do.
rcadvisor.com/figuring-unknown-motor-specs

Simplified Motor and Propeller Selection Method
Challenge accepted! A website member has come up with
a fascinating solution to my challenge from two weeks ago.
rcadvisor.com/simplified-motor-propeller-selection-method

Is 3D Printing Ready for RC?
A look at this intriguing emerging technology.
rcadvisor.com/3d-printing-ready-rc

A123 Systems Files for Bankruptcy Protection
What does this mean to our RC LiPo battery future?
rcadvisor.com/a123-systems-files-bankruptcy-protection

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 by anyone,
as long as my website is mentioned (www.RCadvisor.com).

Red Bull Stratos: Mission Accomplished!
After a major disappointment last Wednesday with a last minute
aborted launch, the Stratos team redeems itself.
rcadvisor.com/red-bull-stratos-mission-accomplished

UAV and FPV News from Around the World
The drone revolution is a global phenomenon.
Take a look at what is going on outside the United States.
rcadvisor.com/uav-fpv-news-world

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