https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/ RC Universe discussion forums for RC cars, rc trucks, rc airplanes, rc helis, rc boats, rc jets, rc electric helis, rc electric planes and more en Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:55:41 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/ https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717580-ai-design-rc.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:37 GMT Hi everyone,

I'm doing some research and wanted to ask the community if something like this already exists.

Are there any tools or platforms that let you describe an RC airplane in plain language (mission, size, flight style, etc.) and then generate the actual design workflow — airframe parameters, CAD files, build plans, parts list, and maybe even some form of flight validation/simulation?

I know there are CAD tools, calculators, and plenty of existing plans, but I'm specifically curious about an end-to-end custom design approach.

Have you come across anything similar?Talking

Thanks!
]]> Airplanes - All types Realmdyz https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717580-ai-design-rc.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717579-plans-midwest-6-a.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:51:43 GMT I picked up a Midwest AT-6 kit recently. Unfortunately I did not check that all of the sheets of plans were there. I am missing the wing sheet. ... I picked up a Midwest AT-6 kit recently. Unfortunately I did not check that all of the sheets of plans were there. I am missing the wing sheet. Does anyone know of a source where I can a set of plans for the Midwest AT-6? ]]> Airplanes - All types RCMike55 https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717579-plans-midwest-6-a.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717578-loose-cables.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:59:16 GMT I am in the process of finishing a 1\4 scale SE5A by Valuplanes. This is a ww1 biplane and the first time I've ever built one. I have installed the wing wire cables that are essential for support and this also holds the wings on. This model has no locking pins that go through the wings to lock them into the carbon fiber rods so connection points are all done with cable. Since the cables have to be tightened when the struts are in they should be fairly taunt but due to the way they are connected ( cables are adjusted to approximate length then attatched ) to the attatchment points on the wing and fuse and there is very little room to attatch the small pin that locks the clevis in once reasonable tention has been made. It is doable but I feel there is a little too much slack in the cable. The hardware on the cable ends are adjustable, these screw in and out where the cable ends are attatched but due to the tiny mounting points its extremely difficult to line up the holes on the clevis and mounting points and if cable length is adjusted just a tiny bit off it won't fit. I understand that the cables don't need to be over tight but there has to be a better way than this. I have seen cable tentioners for regular cable with both left and right threads and all that is needed to tighten cable is to just turn the turbuckle. Is there any such hardware for rc aircraft? The cable I am using is 1\16 in diameter. ]]> Airplanes - All types left seat https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717578-loose-cables.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/radio-equipment-303/11717577-%24120-cube-black-fc-%24175-cube-blue-fc.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:41:01 GMT Need to purge old equipment. Take a look

#1 Cube Black with standard carrier board No ADSB $$120 plus $5 for shipping. Nothing wrong with the FC. Lightly used FC

#2 Cube Blue with mini Carrier board,$175 plus $5 for shipping. This cube is fairly newer and I think has only been setup and not flown yet.

PayPal is accepted and please ask any questions and I will answer as quickly as possible.







]]> Radio Equipment Thewoz https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/radio-equipment-303/11717577-%24120-cube-black-fc-%24175-cube-blue-fc.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717576-t1-models-sport-jet.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:11:01 GMT T1 Models T1 with less than 10 flights. Includes: - K140 Turbine G1 with 2 hrs. - Spektrum Soft start servos. - Unilight lighting systems,... T1 Models T1 with less than 10 flights. Includes:

- K140 Turbine G1 with 2 hrs.
- Spektrum Soft start servos.
- Unilight lighting systems, Including custom install on leading edges for landing lights.
- Electron Retracts and struts.


]]> Airplanes - All types braza https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717576-t1-models-sport-jet.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/kit-building-121/11717572-dynaflite-chipmunk-build.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:11:43 GMT It is finally time to build the Dynaflite Chipmunk kit which I bought on ebay in 2023. It may be a slow build, so please be patient with me. Opening... It is finally time to build the Dynaflite Chipmunk kit which I bought on ebay in 2023. It may be a slow build, so please be patient with me.
Opening the box it was all well packed and looks undamaged.
I was lucky enough to buy the Robart struts for this kit prior to Robart Manufacturing discontinuing the manufacturing of retracts and struts,






Cheers,
Eran ]]> Kit Building erans https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/kit-building-121/11717572-dynaflite-chipmunk-build.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717570-sale-pilot-rc-edge-540-v2-20cc.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:17:14 GMT Like new Pilot RC Edge 540 with DLE 20, all Spektrum servos and receiver. Includes Electronic Ignition, with both ignition battery and flight... Like new Pilot RC Edge 540 with DLE 20, all Spektrum servos and receiver. Includes Electronic Ignition, with both ignition battery and flight battery, pull/pull rudder, Custom TruTurn aluminum spinner, carbon fiber landing gear, running on 100 octane low-lead aviation fuel. Ultimate 3D starter plane. Will
knife edge like there is no tomorrow, inverted flat spins, you name it. This airplane is in mint condition no hangar rash and ready to fly. Asking: $1,500 or best offer. Only about 4 flights on it. I became disabled so I no longer am able to fly gas or nitro planes. Going to stick to electrics now, if I can get some help.



]]> Airplanes - All types NickoSolo540 https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717570-sale-pilot-rc-edge-540-v2-20cc.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-radios-transmitters-receivers-servos-gyros-157/11717569-lemon-6ch-rx-problem.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:10:05 GMT Hi Guys, I am looking for someone with intimate knowledge of the internals of Lemon Receivers - and in particular how the antenna socket is... Hi Guys,

I am looking for someone with intimate knowledge of the internals of Lemon Receivers - and in particular how the antenna socket is soldered to the pcb. My RX's antenna became detached during one of my regular nose-dives into terra smashupa, and unfortunately, on this occasion, when the antenna escaped from the pcb it took with it the clip/socket which was soldered to the pcb

Looking at the pcb there appears to be three possible places where I could solder it back in place - but which one to choose? Or . . . perhaps all three possibilities need a soldered connection to the socket - but I can detect only one broken solder joint on the clip/socket itself


The three possible connections

If anyone has any info to pass-on I would be most grateful

Thanks for reading,
Tony
]]> RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros T.W. https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-radios-transmitters-receivers-servos-gyros-157/11717569-lemon-6ch-rx-problem.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717568-looking-carl-goldberg-j3-cub-decals.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:47:20 GMT Hello, i'm looking for Carl Goldberg J3 Cub decal set. If you have one in mint condition for sale contact me.
Thanks.

]]> Airplanes - All types jetfighter.2008 https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717568-looking-carl-goldberg-j3-cub-decals.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/beginners-85/11717567-sterling-s-e-5a-biplane-conversion.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:48:02 GMT I have a Sterling S.E. 5A Balsawood bi-plane from the 1970s. (Kit A17-298) 22” wing span. I built it many years ago as a control line, and I would... I have a Sterling S.E. 5A Balsawood bi-plane from the 1970s. (Kit A17-298) 22” wing span. I built it many years ago as a control line, and I would like to see if it can be converted to electric motor RC. I have flown plastic electric motor RC planes before, but this is my first attempt at converting a balsa wood plane to RC. One of the options in the plan is to build it as a gas engine RC plane, but all of the equipment references are very old. I'm looking for advice on what RC equipment I would need to convert this to RC Electric. That would include the controller, the receiver, the servos, and any other components I would need. It would appear to be a 2 servo installation as it only has a stabilizer and a rudder. I am not looking for high-end materials, as this is only a beginning experiment.
]]> Beginners jhudson707 https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/beginners-85/11717567-sterling-s-e-5a-biplane-conversion.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-jets-120/11717565-how-much-oil-5-gal-fuel.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:11:50 GMT I'm checking my memory, but not trusting it.
I remember that I add oil to the main 5 gallon can when I fill it. Memory tells me that it is one quart.
I do not remember what type of oil to add in the 5 gallon can.
I guess that is all part of getting older.
John ]]> RC Jets john491 https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-jets-120/11717565-how-much-oil-5-gal-fuel.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/batteries-chargers-84/11717564-can-someone-clear-up.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:52:49 GMT Why are the values so different? The charger is in discharge mode and reporting a current draw of 1.3A and a total discharge of 160mAh, while my... Why are the values so different? The charger is in discharge mode and reporting a current draw of 1.3A and a total discharge of 160mAh, while my external meter is reporting 0.62A and a total discharge of 77mAh. Why is my external meter reporting 1/2 the values? I am going to put my Fluke meter in line (I know that one is correct), I just haven’t had a chance to do it yet. But before I do that, is there some reason why the values should be different? The only thing I can think of is if it has something to do with the balance plug.




]]> Tomrass https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/batteries-chargers-84/11717564-can-someone-clear-up.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/radio-equipment-303/11717563-jeti-ds-24-duplex-handheld-transmitter-pelican-air-carrying-case.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:15:12 GMT 24-channel transmitter known for its aerospace-grade aluminum and carbon fiber construction, dual 2.4GHz RF modules, and 900MHz backup system ... 24-channel transmitter known for its aerospace-grade aluminum and carbon fiber construction, dual 2.4GHz RF modules, and 900MHz backup system

$2,300 local pickup (Tucson)
Add $75 for shipping (if less, will credit back, if more, I’ll cover the difference)

]]> Radio Equipment Jcljr8589 https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/radio-equipment-303/11717563-jeti-ds-24-duplex-handheld-transmitter-pelican-air-carrying-case.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/questions-answers-154/11717562-what-about-esc.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:59:11 GMT After flying glow and gas for over 30 years, I am moving into electric, but I have questions. I am converting my Phoenix Models Decathlon from a .46... After flying glow and gas for over 30 years, I am moving into electric, but I have questions. I am converting my Phoenix Models Decathlon from a .46 to electric. My setup will be a Spektrum Avian 4250-800Kv motor with 6S battery, a 70-Amp ESC and 12x6 prop. I am still installing everything, so I have no idea how many amps the 12x6 prop will pull. My main question has to do with the ESC.

Can I put the ESC and the Battery where the fuel tank used to be? In that location, I don't think the ESC will have much, if any air flow and I am worried about it getting hot. If I put it somewhere else, I will have to extend the wires from the ESC to the motor.
]]> Questions and Answers Tomrass https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/questions-answers-154/11717562-what-about-esc.html https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717561-searching-nuw-yamamoto-plan.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:34:01 GMT Hello, I am looking for plans for a THE NEW YAMAMOTO kit from Model Flight Accessories. If anyone has these plans contact me. THANKSImage: Image: Hello, I am looking for plans for a THE NEW YAMAMOTO kit from Model Flight Accessories. If anyone has these plans contact me. THANKS

]]> Airplanes - All types jetfighter.2008 https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/airplanes-all-types-286/11717561-searching-nuw-yamamoto-plan.html