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I can answer beginning, advanced and expert questions about electrically powered R/C model aircraft, and many questions about R/C model aircraft of all types, except helicopters. I`ve been building, flying and designing R/C model aircraft for 40 years.
Experience in the area
I have been building and flying radio controlled model aircraft since 1960. I'm the president of the Electric Flyers Only, Inc., located in southeasten Michigan. I'm a past president of the National Electric Aircraft Council. I'm vice-president of the Midwest R/C Society. I was president and main founder of the UFO (Union Lake Flying Organization). I've built and flown most types of model aircraft except helicopters.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Victor Mann | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great Info. Honest Answer. Thanks |
| James Kosan | 10/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Ken Myers: Your Ans. to my question ..... |
| Philippe | 10/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| richard | 09/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Ken Meyers, I've bookmarked both the ..... |
| Philippe Bélisle | 09/06/09 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Ken Myers
2009-11-11 nitro conversion to electric:
Hi Willie, Venus II Motor prediction based on wing cube loading: Wing Cube Loading at 10 lb. = 10.85 oz./cu.ft. (wing area loading at 10 lb. would be 26.6 oz./sq.in.). For an advanced sport plane
2009-11-08 Receiver battery, UBC...:
Hi Philippe, You definitely need either a receiver battery or a switching type battery eliminator circuit. UBEC is a specific brand, but it has taken on a generic meaning for all switching type BECs
2009-11-03 Twin Star ll Hop Up Motors:
Hi Victor, The Permax 480 motors are brushed motors. The HiMax you are using are brushless. Sounds to me like you are happy with the HiMax motors. Except for simpler set up, there is really no reason
2009-10-21 1/12 scale rc aircraft:
Hi James, The .051 - .10 refer to the displacement. You are correct that TD refers to the no longer produced Cox Brand engines. TD was their trademark Thimble Drome. The engine you noted, if it
2009-10-09 Watts per pound:
Hi Philippe, 100 watts in per pound is kind of a standard target goal today, so 550 watts in on a 6 pound plane should not be a problem especially when flying a scale like plane in a scale like manner
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