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Old 09-03-2009 | 10:10 AM
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Default Bye for now, sorta. How to store RC?

I have had enough, my life is not improving. Still having foreclosure issues on the house even after two years, why is it taking so long, can't they just get it over with. It has been two years since my partner's passing and still hitting me from beyond.

Well, enough on that. Just wanted to thank all the great people in RCU who have helped me throughout the years here, but I am putting my RCs in storage until my priorities are taken care of (except for two banged up sailplanes I am trying to learn on) and I wanted to ask . . .

What is the best way to store RCs for long periods?
Taking the electronics out, engine off, wrapping them for storage, plugging up the carberator and such to keep debris out. Or keeping them all in/on the plane, wrapping the motor and covering the electronics and keeping in storage. Or just store the plane as is and just plug the carberator from debris.

Keeping everything in room temperature storage or in a cool dark storage?
Will I need to oil the engine once in a while to keep it in good shape?
Will I need to charge all the batteries occassionally to keep them from burning out?
Is a good or bad idea to cover the plane with a sheet or something to keep clean during the long storage?

How do you all store yours for long periods?
And how long can you safely store fuel?

As I said I will be continuing on with the banged up sailplanes I have when I have the chance, and I will still be visiting RCU, but family and prioties will have to come first . . . I will learn to fly some day

Thank you all.