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Forum: ParkFlyers 03-06-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By Nidge
Just an update. I have now got about 25...

Just an update.

I have now got about 25 flights (including 5 today) under my belt with this 300 and I am still amazed how it flies. It is a wonderfully easy plane to fly in my opinion and am just...
Forum: ParkFlyers 02-27-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By Nidge
Parkzone Extra 300 Maiden Flight!!!

Hi guys and gals.

So having read reviews about this little plane after I had purchased it I was very worried about its first flight as my 300 has got the flat profile wing.
I changed COG from 3"...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-14-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By Nidge
Ah yeah I see what you mean!!!!!!! What a...

Ah yeah I see what you mean!!!!!!! What a bottomer!!!!!
Hey ho it still looks good in my hanger but the wife will kill me when she finds out I bought an expensive airfix model lol
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-14-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By Nidge
Parkzone extra 300 wing & cog problem

Hello fellow pilots.

I have just assembled a new Parkzone Extra 300 and have noticed that the top of the wing surface is flatter than the underside. Is this right or do I have one with a problem?...
Forum: Power Systems 08-22-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By Nidge
So the plot thickens. I bought a new motor...

So the plot thickens.

I bought a new motor (identical to the knackered one) put it on along with a 60 amp ESC/BEC, replaced the 10 x 7 prop with a 10 x 5 and it works lovely.

Now I did wonder...
Forum: Power Systems 08-18-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By Nidge
Ok, Removed everything from RX leaving just...

Ok,

Removed everything from RX leaving just throttle. Powered up and exactly the same pulsing.

I have tried various lipos but the same happens.

Interestingly I have put ESC into my easy...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 08-18-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By Nidge
Hi John, My friends TX is always stored in...

Hi John,

My friends TX is always stored in a case and never left in sunlight so it does kind of rule that theory out.

The screen was blank though not black.

He did buy the TX from a good...
Forum: Power Systems 08-18-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By Nidge
Thanks for that John I will go into the hanger...

Thanks for that John I will go into the hanger and do those tests.

Nidge
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 08-18-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By Nidge
Spektrum DX6i Fault

Hello everyone,

My fellow pilot turned his DX6i on yesterday and noticed that the LCD display was completely blank but all the controls still worked!
A quick tap on the side saw it return to...
Forum: Power Systems 08-18-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By Nidge
Motor Pulsing

Hi gang hope you are all enjoying some good time in the skies.

I was at my local aerodrome yesterday with my J3 Cub. I was ready for launch when I noticed at full power my motor was pulsing.
...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 08-15-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,243
Posted By Nidge
Hi Danka, Yeah mine is the same as the...

Hi Danka,

Yeah mine is the same as the Starmax in every way and I promise you will not regret getting one.

Nidge
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 08-04-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,243
Posted By Nidge
So guys and gals a wee update for you all. ...

So guys and gals a wee update for you all.

So I purchased an Overlander T3536/5 650 watt KV1450 motor. It states the following on it :- 2-4 Lipo/40A ESC and Prop from 8in.
This was to replace...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-18-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,807
Posted By Nidge
My word Flightsimfrank it sounds to me like you...

My word Flightsimfrank it sounds to me like you have quite a hanger!!!!
Maybe you could let us all know how many aircraft you have in perhaps a list form?

I only have a poor 5 which include:-...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-18-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,243
Posted By Nidge
So I have been flying this cub successfully on a...

So I have been flying this cub successfully on a 3cell 11.1V 2200mah lipo and I get about 10 mins flight time too!!

Will this work though?

If I run 2 x 3 cell 11.1V 1100mah lipos in series,...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-16-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,807
Posted By Nidge
Oh dear!!! So was that classed as...

Oh dear!!! So was that classed as Ppppppppppppilot error????? lol
I am sure that if it can be rebuilt you can rebuild it.

Glad to hear you have the motor for the cub but was battery will you...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-15-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Nidge
It was but the sad thing is that over here in the...

It was but the sad thing is that over here in the UK we very rarely get two days the same unless it is raing or windy ofcourse!!!!

I have to say it really did give me a boost with all that...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-15-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,734
Posted By Nidge
Wow that does look smart. I must admit to being...

Wow that does look smart. I must admit to being tempted with one of these myself.
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-15-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Nidge
What A Stunning Day For Flying!!!!!

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know what a great day I had yesterday.
Took the afternoon off work as it was bright and sunny with light winds so I packed my planes up in the van and...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-14-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,807
Posted By Nidge
Well done Frank and welcome, I told you...

Well done Frank and welcome,

I told you this forum was brill. Looking forward to seeing that cub in the air against mine.

Nidge.
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-10-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,243
Posted By Nidge
Yeah you are right Squidger it is damn heavy but...

Yeah you are right Squidger it is damn heavy but what I am now looking into is to replace the motor and ESC to get the right ampage or wattage using a 3 Cell 2200mah lipo.

BTW is that an MX2 I...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-08-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,243
Posted By Nidge
You can wedge 2 as it has 2 seats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...

You can wedge 2 as it has 2 seats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then there would be 2 other people to blame rather than me ha
Forum: Beginners 06-08-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,704
Posted By Nidge
Hi Drifter, I have one of these Waco's...

Hi Drifter,

I have one of these Waco's also.

I find it a very enjoyable plane to fly however, mine can be a right handful in anything other than a light breeze.

I also whipped the motor...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-05-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,243
Posted By Nidge
Well it arrived safe and sound and here's a wee...

Well it arrived safe and sound and here's a wee picture for you all to see.

It is a lovely flyer but on the 3 cell battery it is a bit underpowered as pointed out.
So I will be ordering some new...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 05-31-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,243
Posted By Nidge
Hiya, That is a good thought. I will check...

Hiya,

That is a good thought. I will check it out.

Many thanks

Nidge
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 05-30-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,243
Posted By Nidge
Thanks for that Steve. I will get one 4S...

Thanks for that Steve.

I will get one 4S and compare it to a 3S of which I have plenty.

I am hoping that it will arrive here this Tuesday and that it will be a nice relaxed flyer.

Cheers...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 05-28-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,243
Posted By Nidge
Newbie From The UK Saying Hi And Asking For Advice

Hello fellow pilots.
My name is Nidge and I am from the Uk and I have just ordered a new Top Gun Park Flight J-3 Piper Cub (1400mm wingspan) from CML Distribution in ARTF form. I was wondering if...
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