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Forum: Aerial Photography 05-24-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By Beemerider
Yeah, it was probably 80° F during the day, maybe...

Yeah, it was probably 80° F during the day, maybe a bit less at night. I don't know much about better methods (if any) to do night video. The lens on this camera shows a 170° field of view with other...
Forum: Aerial Photography 05-23-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By Beemerider
Ok, sorry I'm so slow. What can I say........I'm...

Ok, sorry I'm so slow. What can I say........I'm an old fart.

Here it is...........1st one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7gE4lG_3MA

2nd half of the night flight:
...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-23-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By Beemerider
;):rolleyes::)

;):rolleyes::)
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-23-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By Beemerider
Followed your good instructions. Went into the...

Followed your good instructions. Went into the telemetry menu, set it all up. It recognized the new sensor. I installed a fresh flight lipo, had the transmitter set to the altimeter screen and...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-22-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 683
Posted By Beemerider
I easily had that in my first plane 20+ yrs ago....

I easily had that in my first plane 20+ yrs ago. A SIG Kadet Sr. I was inexperienced and made many mistakes. As slow as I am now it would probably still take that much time. Not all of us are...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-22-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 683
Posted By Beemerider
Making a guess here but it seems we have less...

Making a guess here but it seems we have less "perceived" time on our hands today vs 20+ yrs ago. At least in my world I remember my Dad working roughly 40 or so hours a week when I was growing up....
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-22-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By Beemerider
That's what I had overlooked. Working properly...

That's what I had overlooked. Working properly now. Thanks!
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-22-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 683
Posted By Beemerider
For me I don't know if I see any change. I tried...

For me I don't know if I see any change. I tried to get into the hobby in the early 90's. But for me money was tight (still no big change):) and I tried to go cheap and teach myself. Built a Kadet...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-22-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By Beemerider
DX7s telemetry question

I have the 7s and recently bought the TM1000 and last week bought the Spektrum altimeter sensor for the same. My intention is to use it in my 2M powered sailplane. Installed it all in the plane as...
Forum: Aerial Photography 05-18-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By Beemerider
Okey Dokey-- Just shot a bunch of video with...

Okey Dokey--

Just shot a bunch of video with the camera at Joe Nall--some day flying and some night.(spectator) Still in SC and heading home in the morning. Soon as I get the chance (probably a...
Forum: Beginners 04-28-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 307
Posted By Beemerider
The Champ is a fun little plane. Be careful about...

The Champ is a fun little plane. Be careful about letting it get too far away from you--it will get real small very quickly!
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-24-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By Beemerider
I have considered that and will probably go that...

I have considered that and will probably go that route. But first I need to better my flying skills! Kinda why I've been dragging my feet before putting my good camera on it.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-24-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By Beemerider
I must apologize for too many threads I guess. I...

I must apologize for too many threads I guess. I started having questions concerning folders back last fall. Still having questions as I go along.

Originally I tried several different prop sizes...
Forum: Aerial Photography 04-24-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By Beemerider
No actually I've yet to use it, other than...

No actually I've yet to use it, other than playing around with it here on the desk. We've just now gotten some good flying weather and I'm hoping to use it on my 2m sailplane soon. When I do I'll...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-24-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By Beemerider
Folding Props

I'm attempting to use a folding prop on my 2m sailplane. I'm using a 8 X 4.5, which seems to be the best size for my 1300KV. Performance is mediocre at best and extremely noisy. Also a substantial...
Forum: Night Flying 04-21-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By Beemerider
Wow!! That looks like it would light up a field....

Wow!! That looks like it would light up a field. Lots of great ideas. I think I'll try what's on hand and I'll take your suggestion and do the tape thing and see what I like. Even though my lights...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-21-2013, 01:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By Beemerider
That would be nice! During the winter my...

That would be nice!

During the winter my buddies and I talked about how it would be nice to have a vehicle with a really tall and swept back windshield so we could sit at the wheel, stay warm and...
Forum: Night Flying 04-20-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By Beemerider
led strips

I'm preparing to put led strips on a Slow Stick. I already have a few rolls of single color strips (red, white and blue) 5m each. I'm wondering about these RGB strips I see on ebay and the small 3...
Forum: ParkFlyers 04-20-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 717
Posted By Beemerider
Yeah my red one had a rough life last yr. Couple...

Yeah my red one had a rough life last yr. Couple of crashes, had to cut 6" off the fuse, so now it's a Short Stick. A few cracks and creases in the wing, my cat chewed on the rudder a bit, etc. But...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-20-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 449
Posted By Beemerider
Seems I read that there is a DSM2 module now...

Seems I read that there is a DSM2 module now available for the 9x radios. Looked on HK's site---here it is:...
Forum: ParkFlyers 04-19-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 717
Posted By Beemerider
Cool! I have two SS's, a red one with more...

Cool!

I have two SS's, a red one with more than it's share of battle scars and a new blue one under construction. I fly the red one almost daily and the blue one will be a night flyer. Bought a...
Forum: Power Systems 04-15-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 247
Posted By Beemerider
The 9" has a spinner with the end open to allow...

The 9" has a spinner with the end open to allow airflow into the motor (aluminum--I guess most of them are), the 8' prop has a solid spinner.

Is there an advantage or disadvantage between either...
Forum: Power Systems 04-15-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 247
Posted By Beemerider
So is a standard prop (i.e. non-folding) more...

So is a standard prop (i.e. non-folding) more efficient than folding as far as thrust and power draw? And I guess the down side is more drag when throttle off?
Forum: Power Systems 04-15-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 247
Posted By Beemerider
Power (wattage) and prop question...

I just replaced a motor on my 2m sailplane. I'm running a 1300kv and I got what I'm told are unusual if not incorrect power #'s when I checked it with my wattmeter on two different folding props.
...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-12-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 764
Posted By Beemerider
I've been flying my SS for near a year now with a...

I've been flying my SS for near a year now with a CF-2822 motor (about $10 I think) with a 10X6 and I alternate between a 2s1500 or 3s1200 (when it's windy). My esc is a $7 30amp cheapie off ebay....
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-06-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By Beemerider
Yes I'm referring to the "cogging" feel when I...

Yes I'm referring to the "cogging" feel when I turn the motor by hand. I'm learning a lot about motors as I go along. I can readily see the difference in the construction of those two motors shown....
Forum: Beginners 04-05-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 798
Posted By Beemerider
I have a DX7s. Can that be set up to where I can...

I have a DX7s. Can that be set up to where I can cut the throttle? Of course the esc won't arm unless the throttle is all the way down. Or maybe it is that the tx won't arm? It buzzes and vibrates if...
Forum: Beginners 04-05-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 798
Posted By Beemerider
Here's a mistake I made last summer. Had a SS on...

Here's a mistake I made last summer. Had a SS on the table at our field. You can tell a bit from the video that my hands don't work very well yet. (still recovering from a pretty serious illness from...
Forum: Beginners 04-04-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 798
Posted By Beemerider
I saw that a month or so ago. Incredible. I...

I saw that a month or so ago. Incredible.

I was our company's safety manager and safety instructor for many years (communication tower construction). We took safety very seriously and as a result...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-04-2013, 02:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By Beemerider
Question for you motor guru's

Is the strength of a brushless motor's magnets an indication of it's strength or power?
I guess we all have seen (or felt) the difference in the magnets of some motors vs others.

Just wondering...
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