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Forum: Warbird Electrics 05-25-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By williamk
Yeah, looks cool. Seems sturdy, of course the...

Yeah, looks cool. Seems sturdy, of course the real test is after you get some flight time on it and perhaps have a few "rough" landings. In my experience that is when any design flaws or airframe...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 05-25-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By williamk
NEU Motor for Hyperion Ki-84 Hayate 40E

Hi,

Have a Hyperion Ki-84 Hayate 40E warbird and am looking for a power setup. Want something that will really make it scream so was looking at a NEU motor. See plane specs below. Which one (NEU...
Forum: Power Systems 01-20-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By williamk
Thanks for your answer. The plane will have a...

Thanks for your answer. The plane will have a flying weight of about 2.4 lbs. Other motors I am looking at are the Hacker A30-10L using 3s 2200 maH and a 12” prop or a Hacker A30-14L using 3s and a...
Forum: Power Systems 01-20-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By williamk
Turnigy 35-36A vrs Turnigy 35-36C

Am looking at getting either a Turnigy 35-36A or Turnigy 35-36C for an Apex 3D plane. Looks like the only difference is that the 36A is 1450Kv and the 36C is 100Kv. Will be running it on a 50A esc...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 09-28-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By williamk
My washers are all the same thickness. I emailed...

My washers are all the same thickness. I emailed Horizon Hobby tech support. They basically told me to washer as needed to get 2 degrees down thrust and 2 degrees right thrust.
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 09-22-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,262
Posted By williamk
Yes Sprinter does look nice. Only thing is it...

Yes Sprinter does look nice. Only thing is it says it is for advanced pilots. Don't know if I'm quite ready for that yet. The loop thing is a good idea, will have to try that. Still leaning...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 09-19-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,262
Posted By williamk
Thanks for all your suggestions, the Scorpion and...

Thanks for all your suggestions, the Scorpion and Siren appeal to me so far. I called the folks at SoaringUSA.com. They reccomended the Micro Flash II Carbon:
...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 09-17-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,262
Posted By williamk
Hmmm, decisions, decisions. Following your links...

Hmmm, decisions, decisions. Following your links actually led me to this pylon racer. What ya all think?

http://www.soaringusa.com/products/product.htm?product_id=16213&category_id=265
Forum: Power Systems 09-16-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By williamk
Diagnosing Problem with Motor not Immeadiatley going to Full Throttle

Hi,

Got a strange one. Have a Parkzone Corsair with stock 30 amp ESC, stock 480 BL OUTRUNNER MOTOR(960KV), and stock prop. Have about 30 flights on it with no problems until now.

When I...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 09-10-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,262
Posted By williamk
Recomendations for first Hotliner 100 mph +

I am looking for my first Hotliner that has decent slow flight characteristics for an intermediate pilot and yet will go 100 mph + if I ask it to. Ideally I would like to be able to go as fast as 150...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-24-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 649
Posted By williamk
Battery Recomnedation for Ultra Stick 25e

I just bought an Ultra Stick 25e. I have a heads up rc 4248-08 motor and 70 amp speed controller that I want to put in it. I understand the 4248-08 is pretty much equivalent to the Eflite Power 32....
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-29-2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 426
Posted By williamk
Plane for 4248-08 motor and 14.8v 4500 20C Lipo

Hi,

I have a 4248-08 outrunner motor and 14.8v 4500 20C Lipo that I salvaged from a crash. I am looking for a sport, pattern, or 3D plane that I can put this combo in. It seems difficult to find...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 07-22-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By williamk
That's what I was afraid of. I have the adapter...

That's what I was afraid of. I have the adapter on order. Was just hoping for an easy way to charge while I was waiting for it. Thanks.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 07-22-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By williamk
CellPro Multi 4 connect via Deans Plug

Hi,

Have a FMA CellPro Multi 4. Is there a way to charge lipos via the batteries main power wires (ie Deans Connector) rather than the balance plug? They give you a plug with a connector that...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-20-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,070
Posted By williamk
You mean physics aren't relative??? :<: I...

You mean physics aren't relative??? :<: I thought everything was relative.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-20-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,070
Posted By williamk
Eeeee Derrrr, Brain Fart...... I was thinking...

Eeeee Derrrr, Brain Fart...... I was thinking from a fixed point perspective. If balance point is not where you want it, move weight to compensate. Your right, I can also move the balance point...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-20-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,070
Posted By williamk
Millenium RC Slow Stick X CG Problem

Hi all,

Have a Millenium RC Slow Stick X that I put together and am unable to get the CG right. I have the wing forward as far as possible. The battery, ESC, servos, receiver, and landing gear...
Forum: Foamies 07-01-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By williamk
Sweet looking bird!! Is that made of foam? If...

Sweet looking bird!! Is that made of foam? If so I'm really impressed.
Forum: Foamies 07-01-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By williamk
Four Star Forty / Pulse XT 40 Foamie Equivalent?

Hi all,

I am looking for my first Sport/Aerobatic plane. I like the four star forty and Pulse XT 40 airplanes, but would like something in foam as it is much easier to repair. Are there any...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 06-20-2009, 04:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By williamk
Yes, that helps a lot. I had the washers on the...

Yes, that helps a lot. I had the washers on the wrong side. Thanks much.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 06-18-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By williamk
Thanks! I appreciate that.

Thanks! I appreciate that.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 06-16-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By williamk
Help with Right Thrust Offset on Apprentice

Hi,

Had to replace motor and motor mount on my Apprentice after a bad crash. It seems to have too much right offset on the engine now. It really pulls to the right.

Can someone with an...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 06-15-2009, 03:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By williamk
Yep, that's what I was looking for. Thanks much.

Yep, that's what I was looking for. Thanks much.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 06-11-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By williamk
Lipo Battery Fuel Guage

I am looking for something that I can connect to a lipo battery after a flight to give me an idea of how much charge/flight time I have left in the battery. I guess it would need to show me the...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 06-02-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 515
Posted By williamk
Replacement servo for Eflight ESLR7130 Micro Servo

Hi,

I need a new Aileron servo for my Apprentice. It comes stock with a E-Flite ESLR7130 12 gram sub micro server. Costs 30 dollars. Can't find any exact specs on this. Anyone know of some...
Forum: Power Systems 06-02-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,989
Posted By williamk
I hear you. I rerouted my battery cable and made...

I hear you. I rerouted my battery cable and made an easy access battery hatch so I can easily unplug the battery after each flight. Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Power Systems 05-28-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,989
Posted By williamk
Installing Switch on external UBEC

I have an external 3amp UBEC. I want to install a switch so I can turn receiver/servos on and off with out having to unplug the battery all the time. I've looked at some diagrams but is a little...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-28-2009, 06:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,884
Posted By williamk
Thanks Chellie, you too.

Thanks Chellie, you too.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-27-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,884
Posted By williamk
Thanks for your input guys. The replacement motor...

Thanks for your input guys. The replacement motor I have in mind requires a different ESC anyway. Looking to replace the motor with a 3548-09 from Heads UP RC and the ESC with a Power Up Pro 40A ESC...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-26-2009, 04:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,884
Posted By williamk
Larry, The Eflite ESC is supposed to have a...

Larry,

The Eflite ESC is supposed to have a built in UBEC. Not sure if I could bypass that to use an external one or not. So if the UBEC works properly would it have kept me from going full...
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