Hear Wright Engine #20 Run

Fantastic video shared with us from the The Wright Experience”. Described by YouTube’s “N104f” as follows: On special occasions The Wright Experience starts this engine … the engine (Wright Bros No. 20) was built under the direct...

Hear the Voice of Charles E. Tayor

Photo from United Aircraft Corporation film, property of United Technologies One of my favorite podcasts is “The Naked Scientists” produced in the UK. The July 22, 2012 podcast just released is entirely about the history of aviation. Charlie Taylor built...
How Should You Safely Dispose of a Swollen LiPo Battery?

How Should You Safely Dispose of a Swollen LiPo Battery?

Short Answer: Stop Using the Swollen LiPo and Contact a Qualified Disposal Program A swollen LiPo (lithium-polymer) battery is damaged and can be a fire hazard. Stop using it and do not charge it. Do not puncture, crush, open, modify, intentionally discharge, connect...

Don’t Mess Around With Old Men

These two stupid perps pick the wrong cafe. 71 year old Samuel Williams, resident of the free state of Florida and permit holding gun owner takes care of business. I’m thinking those .380 rounds probably stung a little bit. There is an assumed risk when you go around...

I Saw Kittyhawk

Listen carefully, he’s talking about flights that predated what the Wrights considered the first sucessful flights. On the Dec 14th they damaged the aircraft and didn’t consider those flights a success. If you are lucky enough to know an old man, be sure...
How Do You Convert a Model From LiPo to A123 (LiFePO4) Cells?

How Do You Convert a Model From LiPo to A123 (LiFePO4) Cells?

Short Answer: Compare Both Voltage and Usable Capacity Converting a model from LiPo to A123 or LiFePO4 cells is not a matter of matching the pack labels. Compare nominal and full voltage, usable capacity, current capability, weight, and the limits of the ESC, motor,...

Holding A Swap Meet: Date Planning

The following advice is written with RC hobby swap meets in mind. However, the same logic and solid advice apply’s to any club event you are contemplating. Why: The largest reason for an event failing to take root and grow strong is often poor date planning....

Swap And Fly August 11, 2012 – Wingmaster Field

Wingmaster Field Every year in August the Dayton Wingmasters host a Swap and Fly. This year is the 4th annual Swap and Fly, it’s scheduled for Saturday August 11th. Last year we had a full house with a lot of merchandise being bought and sold. Every year it...

Remember Back In The Day & Fructose

Pepsi Deposit Bottles (Warning, the following post weirdly isn’t sure if it’s about green politics, recycling or man made sugars.) Back in the day, before the anti-capitolists hijacked the movement (they call it green now), we actually did recycling....