[1] Prevent control-surface flutter

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Control-surface flutter in model airplanes can be prevented by adding weight to the control surface. This technique, called control-surface mass-balancing, requires full balancing to the hinge line during design and construction.

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10 post-flight maintenance tips for ducted fans

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Ducted fan models should not be simply put away after each flight. The model should be carefully inspected and cleaned before being stored. Several post-flight maintenance tips are presented.

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Beat high-compression heat

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Overheating and poor throttle transistion in Chinese-made ASP model airplane engines can be remedied with the installation of a head shim on the cylinder head and using a 5% nitro fuel.

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