Monthly Archives: August 2008
Make sure throttle hold isn’t switched “ON” when binding
When you’re binding a receiver to a Spektrum DX6i transmitter, make sure your throttle hold isn’t set to “ON”. If you do this, when you shut off the transmitter the throttle will go to full power if the battery, ESC and receiver are still connected.
Mountain View Voice : Replacement workers force end to BMW strike
Mountain View Voice : Replacement workers force end to BMW strike After eight weeks of picketing along El Camino Real with no pay, striking service writers and mechanics at BMW of Mountain View have come to an agreement with owner AutoNation. The workers were forced to make a compromise when an overwhelming number of replacement … Continue reading
Ohio Model Planes :: Innovative Products for Model Aviation
Ohio Model Planes :: Innovative Products for Model Aviation I really like the graphics on the Stiffys and Shock Flyer. There’s just too many cool looking planes out there! The snakeskin covered EPP is very interesting. I like the use of carbon and the landing gear in the Stiffys. Ah, still have to build and … Continue reading
Varathane coating for foam planes – Cox Christen Eagle particularly
I’m receiving the Cox Christen Eagle biplane today which is made out of foam with water applied decals. They suggest coating the decals with Testor’s clear cote to protect the decals, but it looks like I can use the can of Varathane in the garage for that. I hope the Varathane is still in good … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Victory Review
I was really excited about trying these shoes, but I’ll be returning them because of two reasons: 1. Not enough forefoot cushioning 2. The skin around my left achilles tendon was rubbed raw after running only 2 miles with this shoe. There’s not enough cushioning on the upper part of the heel cup, and it … Continue reading
RC Flight updates
I finished building a Tribute FX 3D last weekend, but I was too eager to take it out on a windy afternoon, and it flipped over and had its nose torn off. It’s interesting to see that the nose is mainly held on to the fuselage by glue between two flat plates of balsa. I … Continue reading
President Palmer, meet President Obama
Link via LA Times Meanwhile, Hollywood is gearing up for pro-Obama events — concerts, parties and galas — between now and November. A soundtrack CD with songs dedicated to Obama is in the works (think of all that musical hope available for download to your iPod.) A black and white ball is planned for Aug. … Continue reading