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Forum: 3D Flying 05-20-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 176
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Not really, you would have to dump the AS3G gyro...

Not really, you would have to dump the AS3G gyro equiped DSMX receiver, which would kind of be missing the point.
Forum: FMA Direct 05-16-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 334
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
It's hard to understand how a 40 Amp charger...

It's hard to understand how a 40 Amp charger could be limited to less than 10 Amps by firmware.. Surely everyone would have complained and sent them back if they couldn't even do one quarter of their...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 05-13-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 216
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
parallel charging, batteries at different voltages.

I do a lot of parallel charging. The basic rule of parallel charging is you can charge together any packs (different c rating, different mAh capacity) as long as they are the same cell count and...
Forum: Beginners 05-11-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 319
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
PS.. what brand are they? I've had bad experience...

PS.. what brand are they? I've had bad experience with HobbyKing lipos (specifically Nanotechs) puffing prematurely in the past. I'm currently giving another Nano a try to see if I'd just been...
Forum: Beginners 05-11-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 319
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Any 'puffing' indicates that the battery is...

Any 'puffing' indicates that the battery is damaged, how bad the damage is is hard to say. Providing they are stored in a safe place then there is no reason to throw them away right now. Give them a...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 05-10-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 468
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Down thrust is dependant on the layout. With the...

Down thrust is dependant on the layout. With the high wing and (relatively) low thrust line of the Cub I'd expect a little downthrust to be required.

To check for down thrust fly the plane level...
Forum: Beginners 05-07-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 627
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Craigrs84, The 106b that was mentioned in the...

Craigrs84,
The 106b that was mentioned in the first post is a great choice. it's a good quality charger with 10 Amp output that will handle up to six cells, so it gives room for growth.

The...
Forum: 3D Flying 05-06-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,387
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
The larger '40e' version looks ok, it has proper...

The larger '40e' version looks ok, it has proper airfoil tail surfaces which is a good thing as the flat ones (like the 30e version) sometimes flutter and break on 3D models.

What the weight is...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-04-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 48,264
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Here it is all build up, went together no...

Here it is all build up, went together no problem. Power is Turnigy SK3 3542 1000kv, 60A ESC, 3s, 2200mAh battery. All up flying weight with battery is 44oz.

It doesn't look too bad for an EPP...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-26-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 275
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
+1 by eye i'd guess the CG would need to be...

+1
by eye i'd guess the CG would need to be roughly in line with the leading edge of the wing at the tip. As all the heavy components are well behind that point you must be VERY tail heavy.

Best...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-23-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 402
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
The esc/motor should work plugged into any...

The esc/motor should work plugged into any channel. The only 'special' thing about the throttle channel is that the stick doent have a spring pulling it to centre. If you plugged the ESC into (say)...
Forum: Power Systems 04-13-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 279
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
He wasn't talking about the 'watts per lb' rule....

He wasn't talking about the 'watts per lb' rule. that is a rule for estimating how much power you need to fly a plane of a certain weight in pounds.

The 'rule' kyle was refering to is '100W per...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 03-24-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 559
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
This one looks like good value, 200W for $33:...

This one looks like good value, 200W for $33: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15167__HobbyKing_ECO6_10_200W_10A_6S_Bal_Dis_Cyc_Charger_w_acc_USA_Warehouse_.html
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-23-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 249
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Yeah, it can be done sometimes. It depends how...

Yeah, it can be done sometimes. It depends how fine the wire strands are and the type of lacquer used. Higher quality motor have high temperature multi layer lacquer that's really hard to shift....
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-23-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 249
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Yes on a brushed motor it's ok. The reason...

Yes on a brushed motor it's ok.

The reason you don't want to cut the wires on a brushless is because the wires that stick out are usually extensions of the coil windings. The wire is most often...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 03-23-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 863
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Yeah, but the Seadart has a high thrust line. the...

Yeah, but the Seadart has a high thrust line. the motor offset is to counterct the high thrust line which would otherwise cause the seadart to 'dart' straight down;)
Forum: Power Systems 03-21-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 358
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Not necessarily.. They have a lot of drag if...

Not necessarily.. They have a lot of drag if moving sideways through the air but centrifugal force pulls the blade out radially. If the prop fails at the hub then the blade would tend to travel...
Forum: Beginners 03-14-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 910
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Sorry, but wing loading, not cubic loading...

Sorry, but wing loading, not cubic loading determines stall speed (assuming all other variables are constant).

If you are interested in the physics and maths:

V = √( 2 W g / ρ S Clmax )
...
Forum: Beginners 03-14-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 910
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
i think it's important to differentiate between...

i think it's important to differentiate between 'feel like they fly in a similar fashion', and 'actually fly in a similar fashion' in absolute terms.

If you have a model cub that had the same wing...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 03-07-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,452
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
I know I keep banging on about over use op...

I know I keep banging on about over use op elevator but IMHO all those crashed were cause by too much back stick. Not helped by some of the planes probably being heavily loaded and having nasty stall...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 03-06-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,452
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
It's just a type of stall. All stalls are due to...

It's just a type of stall. All stalls are due to exceeding the critical angle of attack of the wing and there is pretty much only one way to do that, that's by applying too much up elevator.

The...
Forum: Company Discussions 03-01-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
I've not used the live chat service but I'm not...

I've not used the live chat service but I'm not surprised that it's inept given the hopeless response you usually get in any written communications.

The old adage is probably relevant "if you pay...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-27-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 558
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
I'm guessing it would have to be a 3s in order to...

I'm guessing it would have to be a 3s in order to work with the 12V car power adapater?

i see bad things happening if you plug an old 6s battery in there:eek:
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-26-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 491
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Good that you got it working. For safety reasons...

Good that you got it working. For safety reasons the ESC has to see a fully closed throttle signal from the receiver before the ESC will arm itself, it sounds like that was the issue. Curious though...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-25-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 491
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Is the ESC arming when you power up the system? ...

Is the ESC arming when you power up the system?
You should get a series of beeps from the motor to indicate it is arming. If you aren't getting any beeps then double check that the ESC is plugged...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-23-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 491
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
Almost certainly the problem is your battery. If...

Almost certainly the problem is your battery. If the battery was stored fully charged for two years then pretty much for sure it's toast. Is the battery swollen and slightly 'puffy'?
Even if a...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-22-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 491
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
What makes you think that the speed controller is...

What makes you think that the speed controller is 'blown'.. Did smoke come from it or is it noticeably burned?

If they are burned then the most likely cause of two failing one after the other is...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-11-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,639
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
I'm not sure why you are confused. Everyone...

I'm not sure why you are confused.
Everyone who has replied has said simulators are helpful... The only point of any debate is if they are the single best way to learn to fly. I for one would say...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-06-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,639
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
I'm with Whitecrast. An instructor (preferably...

I'm with Whitecrast. An instructor (preferably with buddy box) is far and away the best way to learn how to fly RC models. A sim is better than nothing but doesnt even come close to an instructor....
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-29-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 940
Posted By JetPlaneFlyer
There is really very little to go wrong in a...

There is really very little to go wrong in a brushless motor and if anything did go wrong then it wouldn't run at all, so I think it's highly unlikely to be the motor.


So just to go over a...
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