I started building a Parkzone Stryker last night. So far I’ve spent $25 on the fuselage and elevons, and this is what it looks like:

I have been struggling with this problem for a number of months. Here are the symptoms: Email sent to Hotmail via my SMTP server and Thunderbird never arrives, but I get no bounce message. Strangely, email sent to Hotmail via my SMTP server and the “mail” command arrives perfectly. Email sent as a reply to […]

This gentleman proposes a thought-provoking argument in favor of spending resources to stop global warming. I believe I may have found the hole in his argument. The hole is this: It starts with one assumption: Resources are limited. Now consider dozens of problems with 2×2 grids like the one in this video, and apply the […]

I thought there was such a thing as etiquette among experienced R/C pilots. Today I was provided with a poignant counter-example. I was flying my newly rebuilt GWS Formosa, and was having a great time. After two successful landings and several great maneuvers, I was in the air for the third time. I was still […]

I was able to finally get my GWS Formosa back in the air today. This time I was smart and setup dual rates on my ailerons. I have them set to only move 40% of full when I put the “Ail D/R” switch at 0 on my radio. That saved my bacon! The plane is […]