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Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-12-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 188
Posted By Wildflyer
I have had nothing but flawless performance from...

I have had nothing but flawless performance from my HobbyKing motors. I know some people will talk them down, but I wonder if they have had real experience, or just talking.

I would not worry much...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 03-22-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By Wildflyer
info Do you need a large format copier or printer?

Like many of us, I save every RC aircraft plan, I can get my hands on.

Printing them out in a tile format is not much fun, it takes almost as long to tape the pieces of the plan together, as it...
Forum: Indoor & Micro Electric Planes 01-17-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 441
Posted By Wildflyer
The adhesive is some sort of calking. I would...

The adhesive is some sort of calking. I would pull it off the foam, then CAREFULLY cut or remove the stuff from the board. Don't damage any of the copper strips on the board.

I would use a latex...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 12-27-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 345
Posted By Wildflyer
I used to build in a back yard building. I have...

I used to build in a back yard building. I have not had any trouble covering in temps that forced me to wear a coat.

The temp required to adhere the film to the frame is far higher than any room...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 12-21-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,014
Posted By Wildflyer
Is this the correct type of Optic 6 ?? it looks...

Is this the correct type of Optic 6 ?? it looks like it has a module on back.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150967725769?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 12-21-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,014
Posted By Wildflyer
I just looked on Ebay and found many Hitec optic...

I just looked on Ebay and found many Hitec optic 6 transmitters. check there, several are brand new.
Forum: Radio Equipment For Sale & WTB 12-21-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 671
Posted By Wildflyer
I wish to give you a huge thank you for your...

I wish to give you a huge thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

My older daughter was married to a Army Ranger for 4 years and is now engaged to an Army Sargent that just came back from...
Forum: Radio Equipment For Sale & WTB 12-20-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 671
Posted By Wildflyer
Welcome to Wattflyer, Just keep looking and...

Welcome to Wattflyer,

Just keep looking and reading through the beginners area, plus the rest, and you will learn a lot.
There really isn't a question that hasn't been asked before.

Starting...
Forum: Crash and Safety Forum 11-22-2012, 04:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By Wildflyer
vonvaska, I know exactly how you feel. I was...

vonvaska,

I know exactly how you feel. I was just learning how to fly my best power glider, a Sky Sergio 09, from Soaring USA. It is an expensive high performance plane. I have an altitude limiter...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 11-17-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 499
Posted By Wildflyer
What kind of info are you looking for? I...

What kind of info are you looking for?

I converted my Fling 2m to electric, and it works great.

I cut the nose off in my big miter saw to give me about 4 degrees down thrust.
Figure out what...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 11-07-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,188
Posted By Wildflyer
Bailey has been home, about a week now. She is...

Bailey has been home, about a week now. She is still on oxygen, but doing very well.
The lung on one side is not fully formed, so the doctors at Denver Children's will check her many times in the...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 10-26-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,122
Posted By Wildflyer
If you have any problems getting the plans, I...

If you have any problems getting the plans, I believe I could find mine. I certainly hope so since I haven't finished mine yet. I could have them copied and mail you a set.

Your costs would be my...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 10-12-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By Wildflyer
I am glad she is OK I will keep you and Chris in...

I am glad she is OK I will keep you and Chris in my thoughts also.
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 07-31-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 359
Posted By Wildflyer
I compete in ALES,--Altitude Limited Electric...

I compete in ALES,--Altitude Limited Electric Sailplanes.

We use a device to cut motor at 200 meters, or other heights dependent on device and programming. They also cut off motor after 30...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 07-16-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 741
Posted By Wildflyer
In Spectrum systems, the servos will jerk to one...

In Spectrum systems, the servos will jerk to one side when you first plug in power. Some servos hardly move if at all and some like yours go quite a ways.

When the system binds, the servos go to...
Forum: Beginners 05-18-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By Wildflyer
Most people just put a full length strip on the...

Most people just put a full length strip on the top of the wing. Works good for this type of plane.
The design you show, is how we used ti put on cloth hinges, but with the part of the tape that is...
Forum: Foamies 05-18-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By Wildflyer
While you can put it on, It will be a greater...

While you can put it on, It will be a greater load on your motor.

A brushed motor may spin it up, and seem fine, but you will have more current flowing through every thing
Forum: Delta & Flying Wings 05-15-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By Wildflyer
If I am reading you correctly, I think you made...

If I am reading you correctly, I think you made the landing gear out of bent control rods. Correct?

If so they may work OK on a real smooth landing, but may bend on a hard landing.

I would...
Forum: Beginners 05-08-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By Wildflyer
Years ago, I spent a week, building a very high...

Years ago, I spent a week, building a very high end. hand launch glider.

I got to throw it once, hooked a thermal and it was gone.
Forum: Indoor & Micro Electric Planes 02-19-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,772
Posted By Wildflyer
It does look good, and all those AS3X planes fly...

It does look good, and all those AS3X planes fly amazingly well outside in the wind. The GeeBee flys like a 40 size plane, so smooth, like it is in a groove.

My LHS will fly every new little plane...
Forum: Beginners 02-12-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 886
Posted By Wildflyer
Why not just drill a hole in a small wood peg or...

Why not just drill a hole in a small wood peg or strip of thin ply, maybe even a Popsicle stick, and use that?

Cheap, quick, handy, & works fine. I have used many little things like that to guide...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 02-07-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,545
Posted By Wildflyer
I wouldn't recommend using the laptop supply, it...

I wouldn't recommend using the laptop supply, it may be 19.5 under load and a little more if not loaded.

Your charger can deliver 4 outputs of 5 amps so you need a supply that can handle 20 amps...
Forum: Beginners 01-19-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By Wildflyer
You don't need thrust exceeding weight unless you...

You don't need thrust exceeding weight unless you intend to go straight up.

That should be a good flyer.
Many of my e-gliders had less than 1/2 thrust to weight ratio, one of my new ones will go...
Forum: Beginners 01-18-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By Wildflyer
The way that ESC functions is by creating a 3...

The way that ESC functions is by creating a 3 phase square wave pattern of full battery voltage (minus a very tiny amount across the ESC) Any instant of time, that the motor winding's receive full...
Forum: Beginners 01-08-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By Wildflyer
Do you have a wattmeter? It is the single most...

Do you have a wattmeter? It is the single most important tool for electric flying.

I have found huge differences in power used and performance delivered, all with the same "size" of prop.

Some...
Forum: Power Systems 12-28-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By Wildflyer
Do you notice ANY vibration from the prop? I...

Do you notice ANY vibration from the prop?

I have had this same thing happen with an out of balance propeller. Almost all props are out of balance, I have had a few I just threw away.

If you...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 12-10-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,846
Posted By Wildflyer
I have absolutely no idea how I survived that...

I have absolutely no idea how I survived that portion of my childhood.

I was a bit too mechanical for my own good. I built a minibike out of water pipe, angle iron, flat steel, and whatever else I...
Forum: Night Flying 12-08-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,840
Posted By Wildflyer
I'm sure glad you counted them Denny, my eyes...

I'm sure glad you counted them Denny, my eyes went blurry after 3 days of staring at that dang catalog, I was looking for low current LEDs for a project.

I think I remember a company called --...
Forum: Night Flying 12-08-2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,840
Posted By Wildflyer
There are some very low current LEDs if you look...

There are some very low current LEDs if you look through Digikeys catalog, You only have 3.7-4 volts to work with and a small battery.

I bought some Micro Heli lights,(sorry I don't know the...
Forum: Aerial Photography 12-05-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Wildflyer
That mq9 reaper looks really great, and you would...

That mq9 reaper looks really great, and you would think it would make a good camera plane.I VERY nearly bought one my self, actually ordered one but they were out of stock.

BUT while I was waiting...
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