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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 P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Michael | 03/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Ken - good answer. Michael |
| Glen | 09/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, Ken, for the ..... |
| John | 09/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful. Answered my question. Much appreciated ..... |
| Don | 08/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Ken, Thank you very much! The ..... |
| Richard | 05/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Ken, You sure went the extra ..... |
Recent Answers from Ken Myers
2012-05-04 model plane build:
Hi Sam, The covering is pretty difficult to remove completely. A sharp hobby knife or single edge razor blade can get it coming off in chunks. Picking at the remaining covering that will be stuck
2012-05-02 model plane build:
Hi Sam, You've asked a whole lot that takes a long time to learn, but I'll try to point you to helpful sites. I don't know the specific plane, but it is of the type known as a Canard, that means the
2012-03-01 RC planes:
Hi Michael, Here are a couple of commercially available units. Sonic Combat Module: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/sonic-combat-module-abs-fc2-p-51d-fbf-fw-f- and IR Combat
2012-01-23 In the market for an RC Airplane:
Hi Daniel, The ones for $100 or less can only be flown in very low wind conditions. The best of them is the Champ RTF by HobbyZone. http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/champ-rtf-HBZ4900 It is
2012-01-23 In the market for an RC Airplane:
Hi Daniel, What is affordable is kind of wide open because it depends on the individual. The Multiplex EasyStar meets all of the rest of your criteria. It is available from many online vendors and
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