In this episode, we get updates from James Irvine on his fuel system for pulse jets. We also get updates from Mike on the Phlatprinter progress. We're waiting for August 22!

Links mentioned:
Cen-Tech Gramscale - Harbor Freight
FMA Direct - 60-Amp Current Shunt - An alternative to the wattmeter
goldguy's fun RET design - The NutBall
Tony65x55's Blu-Baby Trainer with Kline-Fogleman Airfoil Plans
Wikipedia Pulse Jet - good introductory information
Pulse-Jets Forum
Jam Jar Jet - PDF
Phlatprinter RCGroups Thread
PhlatBoyz - Phlatprinter Site

Just been doing some easy planes. Just got done scratch building this one. It's called the Nuball. 21" version. The Fanfold foam is real easy to use. Just have plenty of utility blades available. Here is the plans and some more info on this at RCGroups.

If anybody would like to get on the show for a minute or so to talk about a construction hint, a new favorite plane, or maybe you want to plug a great site you have dealt with recently, we'd like to get you on.

You'll need to download a program called www.SKYPE.com. Very easy to install and register. It costs no money to use. You will need a microphone and headphone, or combination of both, to be able to contact us. SKYPE on its own is great just to talk to your friends also. When you get it installed, just do a search for frankrcfc and add that name to your contact list. OR you can give us a number where we can call you and get you on that way also.

We do the show every Monday night at 9:00PM till 10:00PM EST sharp (that's New York time). Just give us about 15 minutes to get the show rolling. Hey, if it works, great! If not, we could always say it should have, right?

Thanks for giving it a try if you do get through!

Once again, we talk with Dave Powers from rcpowers.com to catch up with what he's been doing in the R/C world. We also get updates from Mike on the PhlatPrinter.

Links mentioned:
PhlatPrinter
RCPowers
RCPowers YouTube Videos (very entertaining!)

Ever wanted to fly an R/C aircraft with a jet engine? Think turbines are too expensive? Try a pulsejet!

In this episode, we talk with James from Irvine Aeropulse Labs. James works with pulsejet propulsion systems. Enjoy the show!

Check these links out:
Mike's Blu Baby 33 and X-20 Builds
Irvine Aeropulse Labs
Pulse-Jets (forum, lots of information on pulse jets, etc.)
Fiat G91 with Pulsejet
Heinkel He 162 Salamander with Pulsejet XP 90 (speed flight!)

In this episode, we tried out a new idea to bring people onto the show in realtime. It's a great way to get the RC community involved with the show.

We talk with Jim (laserman on RCGroups) about the Blu-Baby trainer. He has a lot of experience scratch building and is particularly interested with the Kline-Fogleman airfoil wing types.

Frank talks with Dan from Wing Manufacturing on some of the RC models he produces.

Links mentioned:
RCPowers RC Aerial Camera
Kline-Fogleman Airfoiled Flying Wing
Blu-Baby Primary Trainer
Wing Manufacturing
Headplay First Person View Camera System

So how would you like to have THIS going on in your backyard? Six Ritewings in the sky. Music to my ears! :) http://www.ritewingrc.com

In this episode, we talk about transmitter batteries, charging them, the results we got from the higher capacity NiMH bought recently, and some alternatives. We also discuss some of the interesting kits we've been looking at lately. Mike gives some more news about the Phlat Printer.

Check this stuff out:

Early R/C Models
Hobbico R/C Multi-Charger
X-20 Delta from RCPowers.com
Higher Plane Productions - Great R/C videos

Could be worse..right?

So, how's your day going?

Just upgraded to some better Microphones for Brian and I . Also now using a better recording system. We're getting there folks! Now to get dialed in. Some pics of my work area requested by some nosy long distance friends. Suitable as wallpaper?..yeah right.

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