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Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 12-05-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,470
Posted By flying-barely
Hi spinnetti There are no plans, I took what...

Hi spinnetti There are no plans, I took what measurements I could from the 81" Brian Taylor Mosquito plans. I made a jig from those dimensions.
Whether they will work has to be determined this...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-24-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,470
Posted By flying-barely
I recently completed 3 sets of retracts for BT 81...

I recently completed 3 sets of retracts for BT 81 Mosquito's. Check out the builds on Rc Groups under "Mosquitos in formation".
Here's a pic of the LG,made from HobbyKing oleos, some aluminum and...
Forum: Power Systems 07-21-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 49,194
Posted By flying-barely
Hi stegl: I flew my 15lb Turbo Beaver with the...

Hi stegl: I flew my 15lb Turbo Beaver with the 4025-12, using a 15/8/3 blade EMP for 1420 watts. It flew very scale.
Scorpion calc shows the 4025-12 with a 16/8/2blade apc using 67A,1454 watts 62m...
Forum: Power Systems 07-20-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By flying-barely
By your description, it sounds like your flying...

By your description, it sounds like your flying 5S, not 10S. Are you sure your batteries are hooked in series and not paralleled?? Battery's are hooked Pos to Pos esc, neg of same batt to Pos of...
Forum: Power Systems 02-17-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By flying-barely
I have always done all the programming, esc setup...

I have always done all the programming, esc setup with out a prop installed. Throttle calibration, motor directions, esc settings. Then I install the prop and stand BEHIND the plane. I hold smaller...
Forum: Power Systems 02-17-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By flying-barely
Change the Soft Start to Normal. Soft start is...

Change the Soft Start to Normal. Soft start is normally reserved for helis. Re read your instructions and do a throttle calibration - please with the PROPELLER off! That should solve your throttle...
Forum: Power Systems 02-17-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By flying-barely
Just to confuse everyone I would tend to disagree...

Just to confuse everyone I would tend to disagree with the stated power requirements, but with these caveats.
128" wingspan at only 15 lbs, man you build some light, or is that with no motors/escs/...
Forum: Power Systems 02-17-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By flying-barely
I would agree with the others, 6 servos+gps+...

I would agree with the others, 6 servos+gps+ lights will over extend a 3A Bec. the 4-5A you show would be a much better choice. the lights and gps likely use as much current as the servos, just...
Forum: Power Systems 02-14-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 49,194
Posted By flying-barely
Sorry about that. i ran the 4020-12 on...

Sorry about that. i ran the 4020-12 on 6S/5000/20C with a 12/12 Apc E prop.
Checking reveals the 4020-12 with 9x9 Apc on 10S draws 71A for 2611watts, 152mph at 17965rpm.
I did a quick check on the...
Forum: Power Systems 02-13-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 49,194
Posted By flying-barely
Hi Picard: Download the Scorpion Calc, its free....

Hi Picard: Download the Scorpion Calc, its free. Check out the 4020-10 and 4020-08 on 6S/ or more with your 9 X 9" prop.
I ran a 4020-12 at 1730 watts, 77A for 5 minutes pretty much flat out,...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 02-06-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By flying-barely
A fellow flyer here converted his Lancair to...

A fellow flyer here converted his Lancair to electric this past summer. He uses a Scorpion 4020-16 on 6S turning a 15/8/3 blade Emp prop for approx 1100 watts. The plane flies very nice, is slightly...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-16-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 48,128
Posted By flying-barely
Newest plane!!

151952

151953Not normally a plane I would choose, normally fly scale stuff like Beavers etc. A fellow flyer made me a deal " I couldn't refuse".
It an Aeroworks 50CC 300 Extra. I've powered it...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 07-07-2011, 02:06 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 21,099
Posted By flying-barely
Hi alex5, MaxAdventure: Alex the landing I built...

Hi alex5, MaxAdventure: Alex the landing I built pretty much copies MR Aerodesigns. Its ver ytime consuming to build, but extremely strong, my first landings took it to the limits, no damage!!
I'll...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-19-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 48,128
Posted By flying-barely
Thanks Wrongway: This is my third year into the...

Thanks Wrongway: This is my third year into the hobby, at least this time around. I go into RC back in 80-81, then out again.
Boy has RC come a long way since then, the technology is astounding. I...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-18-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 929
Views: 48,128
Posted By flying-barely
Newest Planes

Hi: I see some very nice aircraft here being flown or assembled.
I built three over the winter:
60" Hawker Hurricane from Derik Milek, has had its maiden a few days ago, flew very well on 3S,...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 02-12-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,522
Posted By flying-barely
I have only two warbirds, A 57" kyosho P40 @ 7...

I have only two warbirds, A 57" kyosho P40 @ 7 1/2lbs. And a 60",4lbs,6oz Hawker Hurricane from D Rock thru Manzano Laser Works.
Here they are.
The P40 runs on a 6S/5000, 4020-14 Scorpion,...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 12-01-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Hi Carlos: We should clear some things up here! ...

Hi Carlos: We should clear some things up here!
I use my ESC's as required, considering the load on the BEC, the plane flying characteristics, and certainly the time. $, and effort put into it....
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 12-01-2010, 02:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Hi jamau: If you learned anything from the...

Hi jamau: If you learned anything from the "debate", I mean helpful advice, then WE as a group have given you something worthwhile.
That was the while point of you asking in the first place.
As you...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-29-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Why pay for something you don't need was my...

Why pay for something you don't need was my point. HV (whatever brand) is not needed in this application.
Second, there is no need to run dual 5000 mah anything in this plane, he wants to save...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-29-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Hi eye4wings: Idid not intend to make this a...

Hi eye4wings: Idid not intend to make this a pi....g contest. Your Vortex motors may be in fact made by another Chinese mfg, not a HC relabelled motor, they look very suspiciously the same as their...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-28-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Hi jamua: Others are making some recommendations...

Hi jamua: Others are making some recommendations to help you in selecting a power system.
Guapoman: I own and run a 4025-12, I looked at your motor page, this motor is excellent, but NOT required....
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-27-2010, 11:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Hi Jamua: I really like what you've done to...

Hi Jamua: I really like what you've done to lighten the plane, it looks great. If you look at each part, there should be ways to take off weight not needed to safeguard from the vibrations of glow...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-27-2010, 11:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Hi jamua: the motor you show above will not spin...

Hi jamua: the motor you show above will not spin a 16" propeller, the largest it will handle on 6S is a 11/7 2 blade - not what you want at all for this build. WAy too high KV
After a little...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-27-2010, 04:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Hi jamua: as eye4wings advizes, the lighter you...

Hi jamua: as eye4wings advizes, the lighter you can build and power her, the better she'll fly. this plane should fly very scale at 50-60 watts per pound. Notice I said FLY, not forced thru the air...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-25-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Yes the weight figures are accurate, these motors...

Yes the weight figures are accurate, these motors are some of the best out there, IMHO! A KV of 400 to 450 would be ideal to get the power you require without stressing anything on 6S flying barely
Forum: General Electric Discussions 11-23-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,000
Posted By flying-barely
I'm done too, i will not participate is this...

I'm done too, i will not participate is this mixup anymore! Moving on
Good luck Mr Electric, your going to need it!! flying barely
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-23-2010, 05:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,872
Posted By flying-barely
VQ Twin otter from Richmond RC!! Flies good,...

VQ Twin otter from Richmond RC!! Flies good, looks like a real airplane, priced right! flying barely:D
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 11-23-2010, 05:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,529
Posted By flying-barely
Hi jumua: that quite a plane. Looks really heavy!...

Hi jumua: that quite a plane. Looks really heavy! The motor you show should fly the beast OK on 6S. I would myself be a little hesitant to use it tho in a plane of this quality. I know others have...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 11-23-2010, 03:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By flying-barely
Thanks Glacier Girl!!! Outstandin explanation. I...

Thanks Glacier Girl!!! Outstandin explanation. I have three in use, just played with them until they worked to my satisfaction, but after reading this, I have a far better understanding of its...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 11-23-2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,128
Posted By flying-barely
Hi Turner: Remember, you RX pack is only powering...

Hi Turner: Remember, you RX pack is only powering your Reciever! 5,6 flights would be typical on a 2100 5cell. Bring another pack or a charger if you intend to fly more than that in one day on that...
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