What is a Glow Engine? Electric models use small motors, powered by battery cells. Those motors should not be confused with glow engines — which are actual internal combustion power plants that form the heart of any "gas" or "nitro" powered R/C model. Most nitro R/C models use a 2- or 4-stroke glow engine, sized... Continue Reading →
When operating RC airplanes, properly balanced propellers are very important. Having a balanced prop helps prevent excessive vibration which can cause electrical connections to loosen, fuel in your gas tank to foam up, and can even cause structural damage. Balancing your propeller helps avoid all these problems and it is very easy to do by following this two-step... Continue Reading →
Folding model airplane stand rc-model-standDownload Comment from Dan Royer: At the weekly lunch with the club members I told several where you can find Goldberg Plans free. I have attached the listing of the plans available and where to get them to download; www.outerzone.co.uk CAD conversions are sent to OuterZone, here is the list so far.... Continue Reading →
The Polar Bear Fun Fly happens on January 1st of each year. We could be flying off of grass, snow or ice. 2023 Polar Bear Fun Fly The 2023 Polar Bear Fly was a resounding success with at least 24 people attending. Many fliers had the chance to brave the low to mid 30 degree... Continue Reading →
This is the most awesome club and group of guys around! A couple of the guys that have been doing this much longer than I said it was the most pilots, planes, club members, and wives participating to bring a wonderful day to the special needs kids in our community. We had at least two... Continue Reading →
The club hosted a regional pattern event over the weekend, with about 14 pilots in participation. These pilots came from all over the northwest from Oregon to Montana.The field was in great condition and the service we provided was well received.Bill was Contest Director and Lyle the Assistant Director. They painted new poles and laid... Continue Reading →
Today was, according to the local weather, to be a partly sunny day with a high of 51. With that in mind a few of us headed to the field to do some long awaited flying. We arrived at the field at around 10:30 to find a bit of fog with and outlook of clearing... Continue Reading →
Maintenance, clean up and other work requirements. Mower Notes The field is broken into three zones to provide a reasonable unit of work with common mowing machine settings. The zones are: 1) the pit area, 2) the runway, and 3) the North area. Each is unique with specific requirements and challenges. The East and West end of... Continue Reading →
Tri-City R/C Modelers 