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Forum: Beginners 06-10-2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 194
Posted By rcers
Welcome to the fun. :)

Welcome to the fun. :)
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-24-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 390
Posted By rcers
Not only is one battery fine it is desired. ...

Not only is one battery fine it is desired. Running two (non paralleled) is bad as one pack might drain faster than the other causing one motor to hit LVC sooner.

Mike
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-12-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 270
Posted By rcers
No you should be fine - what is the weight and kV...

No you should be fine - what is the weight and kV of the motors you purchased? (or link).
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-06-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 51,036
Posted By rcers
Again it does not come with an RX so you can use...

Again it does not come with an RX so you can use any system and receiver you wish. You don't have to use Anylink. It is not Flyzone rather Tower Hobbies.

I use Spektrum and an ar400 in the plane....
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-05-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,107
Posted By rcers
Yes you can use the standoffs too. Here is...

Yes you can use the standoffs too.

Here is what I have recently done in a small plane...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-05-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,107
Posted By rcers
What ever fits. Take your "X" use it as a...

What ever fits. Take your "X" use it as a pattern and cut a square a bit larger than that. Then round the corners (makes it look more finished). Then use some wood to offset that firewall you just...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-05-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,107
Posted By rcers
Make your own out of balsa/lite ply! Should be...

Make your own out of balsa/lite ply! Should be very easy with this plane.

Mike
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-03-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,948
Posted By rcers
Re-read your history. :) I understand your...

Re-read your history. :) I understand your point - it was not used primarily as a fighter. It was a primarily a ground attack airplane - just what the war needed. I guess you don't consider the...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-03-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,948
Posted By rcers
Obviously correct - you sell to your market (just...

Obviously correct - you sell to your market (just like I said above).



Indeed - but guys were begging for a zero and it flopped. Size was not the only factor.



I don't know about the...
Forum: Delta & Flying Wings 04-29-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 871
Posted By rcers
I am not at all fond of bungee launchers. They...

I am not at all fond of bungee launchers. They are such a pain IMHO. I have watched many crashes from improper setup. I have watched the rails come in contact with servo arms and strip them causing a...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 04-21-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By rcers
Here is a thread on RCG that may help in yeilding...

Here is a thread on RCG that may help in yeilding results. Too bad really - but appears a death in the family has caused some of the issues.

Mike
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Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 04-15-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 219
Posted By rcers
There is a bit of an issue when using LiPo...

There is a bit of an issue when using LiPo batteries to power airborne equipment. The issue is voltage does not match servos needs very well. One cell - is 4.2v while that is OK for some servos it...
Forum: Beginners 04-12-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 587
Posted By rcers
The battery is likely not up to task. BTW -...

The battery is likely not up to task.

BTW - WD40 is not a lubricant (or not a great one).
Forum: Warbird Electrics 03-24-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,010
Posted By rcers
You stand far more chance of crashing with a bad...

You stand far more chance of crashing with a bad toss...

You don't have to take off with full throttle but it is generally a good idea - you want power so you can climb.

Hard to teach...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-23-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 276
Posted By rcers
Motor wires are best left alone - the battery and...

Motor wires are best left alone - the battery and ESC are fine to shorten.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 03-22-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 346
Posted By rcers
Correct no Model Match. This would have been...

Correct no Model Match. This would have been avoided with Spektrum - a rock star feature they have.

However, I remember something else. I did the review on the Futaba 6EX and they had SERIOUS...
Forum: Indoor & Micro Electric Planes 03-22-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 883
Posted By rcers
Yes Jet - I know what expo is for. See my post...

Yes Jet - I know what expo is for. See my post above. :D

Guys - I get there are a few planes with the need for more EXPO - that is a RARE exception however. Almost all of those planes are 3D. I...
Forum: Power Systems 03-17-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 364
Posted By rcers
Well I am one with a bit of a different opinion. ...

Well I am one with a bit of a different opinion. While I understand Castle ESC's can be paralleled I never do that. I think your LiFe pack is 100% the way to go on a large twin like this.

The...
Forum: Pattern aircraft 02-28-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,067
Posted By rcers
Hawk - any pattern plane worth its snuff won't...

Hawk - any pattern plane worth its snuff won't turn with ailerons alone - you simple don't want that when doing precision aerobatics.

You want a plane that does this:


Elevator = Pitch
...
Forum: Power Systems 02-25-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 932
Posted By rcers
Couple of things to help you out. First HK...

Couple of things to help you out. First HK VASTLY overrates their motors (for the most part). A good rule of thumb is to take the weight of the motor in grams and times that by 3. that gives you a...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-23-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 872
Posted By rcers
Yep that is what did it for me - paid all of $60...

Yep that is what did it for me - paid all of $60 shipped from Tower. Can't beat that! And I had all the stuff for it - so it was a cheap build for sure....

Mike
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-23-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 872
Posted By rcers
Here is a review of the Mini Contender: ...

Here is a review of the Mini Contender:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1711503

Mike
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 02-23-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,822
Posted By rcers
I have never used arming devices on my planes...

I have never used arming devices on my planes even my larger ones.

I do one significant thing for safety and it covers more than an arming switch as you can stop throttle at any time. I set...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 02-19-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,822
Posted By rcers
It is an awesome plane, easy build and it flies...

It is an awesome plane, easy build and it flies wonderfully.

Here are my tips - top battery hatch is a MUST. The bottom hatch is just baffling - and from Sig (they are usually smart!).

The...
Forum: Power Systems 02-13-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 559
Posted By rcers
The "light" ones are significantly lighter than...

The "light" ones are significantly lighter than the other Turnigy wood props I have. HK uses shipping weight on some items - strange but the light ones I have are lighter than their other wood...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 02-08-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,016
Posted By rcers
Those servos will work fine but are plenty big. ...

Those servos will work fine but are plenty big. Use them for rudder and elevator but 9g servos for ailerons.

Mike
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 01-31-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,016
Posted By rcers
I would agree on the Four Star - they make an EP...

I would agree on the Four Star - they make an EP 20 size now too - that I love! Here is my review:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1315989

It's a great build and wonderful...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 01-23-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 268
Posted By rcers
US means Mode 2 as 98% of fliers here use that. ...

US means Mode 2 as 98% of fliers here use that. No your esc does not need to brand match your Rx. I don't know of any that come with the Futaba polarity tab but if they did that trims off in...
Forum: Power Systems 01-08-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By rcers
No the prop would be OK to try. Multimeters...

No the prop would be OK to try.

Multimeters generally have very limited current measuring ability (if any). You will need one that does DC amperage to about 30 amps or so.

I recommend a...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 01-03-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By rcers
Those would be just fine. That is plenty of...

Those would be just fine. That is plenty of battery for the slow stick you could use smaller capacity too.

Mike
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