Galloping ghosts and pulsed propo

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Modern radio control systems have proportional servos that provide controllers with a 'feel' for maneuvers. Early pulsed propo systems were simply for rudder and single control. The first attempt at elevator control caused jerky motions sometimes referred to as the 'galloping ghost.'

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The winning champ

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Several former R/C modelers are returning to the hobby. Lynn Fondots would like to see a book on old R/C designs to advance the growing interest in recreating former models. The champion has a long and distinguished history in modeling.

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Thunderbolt: 1940 free-flight champion converted to R/C

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A veteran model airplane enthusiast discusses how he converted a free-flight model airplane into a radio-controlled model. He installed an Airtronics radio control system into a balsa wood-constructed Thunderbolt model kit.

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