Many people use a Dremel tool to cut a groove for the carbon stiffening rod in a foamie wing, but it's easier to use a window-screen-repair...
When you draw pattern lines on film covering, it's hard to erase them. Use a dry-erase marker instead of your usual one. After you've cut the...
Here's a trick that can help you make neat and accurate lettering on any model. First, type the word you need on any computer Word program,...
CA-type hinges can be used on foam control surfaces, but they need a little help to wick the CA deep into the hinge slot. First, install...
This handy epoxy caddy is made out of two empty water bottles. Just cut the tops off, and glue them to a scrap piece of wood....
This works especially well with setscrews that were originally secured with thread-lock. Put a heated soldering-gun tip on top of the setscrew (best method) or on...
Many of us have had a cowl that fit so tightly that to make motor adjustments with the cowl on, we needed a needle-valve extension. And...
Now you can have a glow starter, battery tester and flashlight all in one. The 1.5V bulb that comes with a key-chain flashlight has the proper...
On electric planes, the throttle should not always be at full but must often be at a lower position to control speed and extend battery life....
Buy inexpensive puppy-training pads at your local pet store. These absorbent pads are backed by leak-proof vinyl, so they're ideal for messy jobs such as repairing...
I try to have enough batteries on hand so I can fly a plane most of the day without having to charge packs at the field....
Some foamie kits have a motor mount that's a 3⁄8-inch-square piece of wood stock glued to a carbon rod. If you use a screw to secure...