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Running out of fuel !

Are you paranoid about running out of gas? Timers,bells,six maneuvers and it’s time to land? What scares you about running out of gas? If your instructor was anybody, he did a few dead-stick landings with you , so what is it? I think it is the possibility of running out of gas on the take-off. We’re all able to handle it if we got enough altitude or ideally on the approach. So how do I get my plane to run out on the approach and not the take- off? Raise the back of the fuel tank up a 1/2" or 3/4". Generally your tank is horizontal with the thrust line and the pick up is in the back of the tank, and sure enough when the tank runs out , you are climbing.By raising the back of the tank, in the climb out, you’ll have fuel and when your getting low on fuel, on the approach (or in straight level flight) your pick up will lose the fuel that is puddle in the front of the tank. you will experience and overall less time in the air, but you’ll be more comfortable running it to the limit.

 

For fuel soaked fusalages, try mixing baking powder and rubbing alcohol in to a paste.  Apply a    generous coating of the paste to the fuel soaked area and allow to dry for a couple of days.  As the     mixture dries, it will absorb much of the fuel out of the wood.  Clean off the area with a stiff brush
and fuel proof using your favorite method.  For wood that has started to deteriate, the best repair is still replacement.

rcModelspace.com is a free online magazine for radio control modellers anywhere in the world to join. From here you can post ,save pictures, videos and chat. If you are a member of a club or business sign up and create a profile linking back to your club or business. Use the events section to promote meetings and gala days. Check back often as new bits are always added.

If you are starting out, i would reccomend a purpose built trainer which is controlled by a 3 or 4 function Radio (i.e. Throttle,Elevator, Rudder and/or Ailerons). A wingspan between 50 and 60 inches is typical, powered by a '30' ( 5.0 cc) to '40' (6.0 cc) size engine. These models are usually quite simple in appearance and easy to build or stick together, for the impatient among us. There are several excellent types of models, engines and radio control units available. A few important points to remember before parting with your or your bank managers cash.

The radio control unit needs to be absolutely reliable.

The model will need to be accurately built.

The engine needs to run reliably ( and quietly! ).

The little extras, glow plugs, propellers, screwdrivers batteries, fuel, crystals all need to be thought of. These are especially important if you are buying second hand equipment.

Nitrotek are one of the world's best online distributors of radio controlled models including planes, tanks, cars, boats and helicopters; powered using nitro or electric motors. They have exclusive distribution deals with the manufacturers for many of the models that they sell, and this means they can pass them on to you at heavily discounted prices. Their models are made in a modern factory using the latest designs and techniques.

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