Another great resource from Paul G about electric motors, speed controllers and; now, batteries John Beech | Monday, March 6, 2017 | As is often the case, these white papers begins with a question. Several questions led to this one, in fact. The first deals with LiIon packs (and theseContinue Reading
Thanks to Paul for the continuing education on electric components.Continue Reading
Brushless Electronic Speed Controllers are probably the most misunderstood and overlooked component in an R/C Electric Power System. These little marvels of modern electronics handle huge amounts of power and current, while switching power on and off at a rate of thousands of times per second, all to make a brushless motor spin a prop to power our model aircraft. In this informational article we will look at the basic function of Brushless Speed Controllers, talk about some of the features they have, and dispel some of the myths and misinformation surrounding them…Continue Reading
Second Tuesday of the month for the Spirits Club Meeting. February meeting will be at the Dorsett Village ChurchContinue Reading
Good turn out with a lot of indoor flying. Safe from the cold and wind. In one instance I counted eight planes flying so it was a swarm. I wish I had a plane but I will be prepared next time the Club hosts a similar event.Continue Reading
Thank to Paul G for putting this video together. Happy New Year!Continue Reading
More than you would ever want to know about the inner workings of the Walbro. I have watched it twice and suspect it requires a few more viewings before getting my head around it. Very informative.Continue Reading
Come join us each month at the Spirits Club Meeting. December’s meeting and Christmas Party will be held at Steve Pokorny’s house.Continue Reading
Maiden Flight at the field after over 30 years. Some Old School RC flyin’ from Jim Grants Fleet. Dad scratch built this Gee Bee from plans back in the early 90’s and it hung un-flown on the ceiling of his shop until yesterday! I went through her earlier this month,Continue Reading
Come join us each month at the Spirits Club Meeting. November’s meeting will be at Saeger Middle School with indoor flying to start at 5:30 and the meeting starts at 7:00.Continue Reading
September 2022 – Nomination of Club Officers We are accepting nominations for the following Club Officers: OFFICER ROLE CURRENT INCUMBENT YOUR NOMINATION PRESIDENT RALPH GRANT VICE PRESIDENT DAVE HARRINGTON SECRETARY ROBERT WILSON TREASURER WAYNE NENNINGER There may be Chairman positions open after the election if youContinue Reading
Monday 26Sep brought four pilots, five planes, and one lone boat together at a large pond near Steve Pokorny’s place. It was a great time for flyers and spectators alike; so grab a Timber (mine arrived on Wednesday) and join us next time! The pizza, shrimp and beers (after theContinue Reading
Its never fun when you get the call from one of our R/C flying family that we have lost one of our treasured members. Ken Brock was a long time Spirits Member that loved everything about model aviation. His time on this earth was definately cut short as you canContinue Reading
Don’t forget to attend our monthly meetings. Your participation is vital to our Club.Continue Reading
Participation from all our members is vital to our Club. Join us each month.Continue Reading
A minor modification to the racing rules…. ENGINE TYPE: A .40 to .46 cu. in. two-stroke ringed or non-ringed engine is required. “High Performanceâ€Â (i.e. Nelson, Jett, etc.) engines will NOT be allowed. No tuned mufflers (with internal pipe) like Nelson, Jett, Super Tiger, etc. allowed. You are allowed to remove the conicalContinue Reading
National Model Aviation Day was celebrated in style at the Spirits of St. Louis RC club in St. Charles County Missouri. More than 25 members enjoyed the day flying, sharing stories, while club president Ralph Grant cooked up the burgers and dogs. The weather cooperated and we had a fewContinue Reading