Tue, 26 August 2008 Frank interviews Rob Reynolds from The Balsa Workbench. Mike gives some updates on his order of the Phlatprinter. Brian rambles on about servos and such. Links of interest: The Balsa Workbench Pulse-Jet Forums myFO plans 2DogRC Mike's servo of choice Phlatprinter Airfield Models (Formulas Used with Flying Model Aircraft) Some electric flight calculators (Electric Flight in Colorado) Cheap(er) Futaba 2.4GHz receiver store (See "Join Advantage Club" link on page to decide if this is worth it. Free shipping, in any case.) Another plane plans site Comments[0] |
Sun, 24 August 2008  Just some shots since I discovered Fanfold Foam. This stuff is very easy to work with and even more fun to test out and fly with. Brian with his scratchbuilt "Hover machine" Don't watch if your squeemish! Category: general -- posted at: 10:48 AM Comments[6] |
Fri, 22 August 2008 It's now easy as ever to give us a SKYPE call. Just click on the skype button right below the email button on the right part of this page-------> More info on getting and using SKYPE to call in while we are recording our show is below. If anybody would like to get on the show for a minute or so to talk about a construction hint, a new favorite plane, or maybe you want to plug a great site you have dealt with recently, we'd like to get you on. Frank Category: general -- posted at: 9:14 PM Comments[0] |
Tue, 19 August 2008 In this episode, we get updates from James Irvine on his fuel system for pulse jets. We also get updates from Mike on the Phlatprinter progress. We're waiting for August 22! Links mentioned: Cen-Tech Gramscale - Harbor Freight FMA Direct - 60-Amp Current Shunt - An alternative to the wattmeter goldguy's fun RET design - The NutBall Tony65x55's Blu-Baby Trainer with Kline-Fogleman Airfoil Plans Wikipedia Pulse Jet - good introductory information Pulse-Jets Forum Jam Jar Jet - PDF Phlatprinter RCGroups Thread PhlatBoyz - Phlatprinter Site Comments[0] |
Sat, 16 August 2008 Just been doing some easy planes. Just got done scratch building this one. It's called the Nuball. 21" version. The Fanfold foam is real easy to use. Just have plenty of utility blades available. Here is the plans and some more info on this at RCGroups. Category: general -- posted at: 12:33 AM Comments[6] |
Wed, 13 August 2008 If anybody would like to get on the show for a minute or so to talk about a construction hint, a new favorite plane, or maybe you want to plug a great site you have dealt with recently, we'd like to get you on.You'll need to download a program called www.SKYPE.com. Very easy to install and register. It costs no money to use. You will need a microphone and headphone, or combination of both, to be able to contact us. SKYPE on its own is great just to talk to your friends also. When you get it installed, just do a search for frankrcfc and add that name to your contact list. OR you can give us a number where we can call you and get you on that way also. We do the show every Monday night at 9:00PM till 10:00PM EST sharp (that's New York time). Just give us about 15 minutes to get the show rolling. Hey, if it works, great! If not, we could always say it should have, right? Thanks for giving it a try if you do get through! Category: general -- posted at: 8:36 PM Comments[0] |
Mon, 11 August 2008 Once again, we talk with Dave Powers from rcpowers.com to catch up with what he's been doing in the R/C world. We also get updates from Mike on the PhlatPrinter. Links mentioned: PhlatPrinter RCPowers RCPowers YouTube Videos (very entertaining!) Comments[0] |
Mon, 4 August 2008 Ever wanted to fly an R/C aircraft with a jet engine? Think turbines are too expensive? Try a pulsejet! In this episode, we talk with James from Irvine Aeropulse Labs. James works with pulsejet propulsion systems. Enjoy the show! Check these links out: Mike's Blu Baby 33 and X-20 Builds Irvine Aeropulse Labs Pulse-Jets (forum, lots of information on pulse jets, etc.) Fiat G91 with Pulsejet Heinkel He 162 Salamander with Pulsejet XP 90 (speed flight!) Comments[0] |
Wed, 30 July 2008 In this episode, we tried out a new idea to bring people onto the show in realtime. It's a great way to get the RC community involved with the show. We talk with Jim (laserman on RCGroups) about the Blu-Baby trainer. He has a lot of experience scratch building and is particularly interested with the Kline-Fogleman airfoil wing types. Frank talks with Dan from Wing Manufacturing on some of the RC models he produces. Links mentioned: RCPowers RC Aerial Camera Kline-Fogleman Airfoiled Flying Wing Blu-Baby Primary Trainer Wing Manufacturing Headplay First Person View Camera System Comments[0] |
Thu, 24 July 2008 So how would you like to have THIS going on in your backyard? Six Ritewings in the sky. Music to my ears! :) http://www.ritewingrc.com Category: general -- posted at: 10:16 AM Comments[2] |
