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Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-02-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By wilinfla
Thanks, looking at the photo's, I think you...

Thanks, looking at the photo's, I think you nailed it. Thanks again.

Will
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-02-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By wilinfla
Help identify this plane

I picked up this Beaver in Perry this weekend. It has a wingspan of 52 inches and it is 33 inches long with a 480 motor and a 3s 220 mah battery. It's all wood and covered with film. I am just not...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-31-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 220
Posted By wilinfla
New Field Stand

I wanted a new field stand since I don't fly nitro anymore and I don't need a large heavy stand for starting the engine anymore. I wanted something portable and light as well as cheap. I'm just too...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-30-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By wilinfla
Thanks for the WebOCalc results, those are really...

Thanks for the WebOCalc results, those are really great and they will be very helpful.

Stuart, I have a hatch on the top of the fuselage just forward of the cockpit. You can see the hatch...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-29-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By wilinfla
I looked at the Hacker A50-12S V2 and it shows...

I looked at the Hacker A50-12S V2 and it shows max amps at 70 and max watts at 1250 running on 6S with a 14x7 prop. That would be perfect for what I want I think. I may have to put that on my wish...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-29-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By wilinfla
The top wing is 55" and the bottom wing is 52"....

The top wing is 55" and the bottom wing is 52". It uses dual aileron servos for the bottom wing and uses control rods to connect them to the top wing ailerons. If you need anymore infoormation, let...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-29-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By wilinfla
Stu, here are a couple pictures of the Hog...

Stu, here are a couple pictures of the Hog Biplane. I built it about 8 years ago, but I didn't fly it until this summer. It has a few flights on it with a nitro .65 and it flew great. I removed that...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-29-2013, 03:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By wilinfla
Thanks, I used this same set up on my Ultra Stick...

Thanks, I used this same set up on my Ultra Stick 60 and it flew fine. I just think that the higher drag of the bipe needs a little more power.

Will
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-29-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By wilinfla
I would like to stay with 6S. Could you recommend...

I would like to stay with 6S. Could you recommend a motor and prop set up that might work?

Will
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-28-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By wilinfla
Mike, Thanks, the prop is on correctly....

Mike,

Thanks, the prop is on correctly. The 17 is about the largest that I can go because of ground clearence issues. I would like to go to a 15 or 16 inch prop, can you recommend what pitch...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-28-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By wilinfla
Does this sound right?

I am finishing up a conversion of my Sig Astro Hog Bipe to electric power. I have the following system in it. E-Flte 90 motor, Castle Ice HV120 ESC, Thunder Power 6S,3850mah, 45C battery. I have a...
Forum: Beginners 01-26-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By wilinfla
Joe, That's quite the range of power! This is my...

Joe, That's quite the range of power! This is my 3rd Goldberg Cub, all of the others were nitro powered and they flew great. This is one is going to be electric though.

Will
Forum: Beginners 01-26-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By wilinfla
What power system are you using on your Goldberg...

What power system are you using on your Goldberg Cub? I have one that I need to build, I haven't decided on a power system yet.

Will
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-24-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 163
Posted By wilinfla
Lanier Husky

Model Airplane News recently reviewed the Hangar 9 Super Cub. This model is similar in size and weight to a Lanier Husky that I have. They are both 106 inch wingspan and about 17 pounds. They used an...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-29-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By wilinfla
I love your seaplanes, they look great! What is...

I love your seaplanes, they look great! What is the wingspan of your 4 engine model
I am retired Coast Guard aviation and water landings in helicopters was always a blast. Unfortunately the HU16...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-29-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By wilinfla
Thanks for the advice. I treat my motors like a...

Thanks for the advice. I treat my motors like a loaded gun with the safety off. It is easy to get complacent so I try and stay vigilant because I like my fingers!
Will
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-28-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By wilinfla
Joe, I know what you mean about the expense...

Joe,

I know what you mean about the expense of conversions! I was out of the hobby for about 7 years and just started back flying again 10 months ago. I kept all my planes and unbuilt kits when I...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-28-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By wilinfla
Joe, Nice bike, this is my Heritage with my...

Joe,

Nice bike, this is my Heritage with my StreetGlide and the wifes Sporty, summer is just around the corner! I need to get busy converting a couple more nitro planes to electric. I have an...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-28-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By wilinfla
Joe, Luckily Georgia is a little warmer! I...

Joe,

Luckily Georgia is a little warmer! I assume that you have a 97 Road King. I have a 99 Heritage, the last year for the EVO motor. I have 105k miles on it and it still runs great! Not as fast...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-28-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By wilinfla
Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. Hopefully...

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. Hopefully we can get some decent weather and I can get it out for some more flights soon.

Will
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-28-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By wilinfla
Thanks, it's a Hangar 9 Ultra Stik 60 with a wing...

Thanks, it's a Hangar 9 Ultra Stik 60 with a wing span of 66 inches and weighs about 6.5 lbs. I wish that it was still available because it is a blast to fly and the flaps add to the fun. With full...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-28-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By wilinfla
Got it in the air

I had asked in an earlier thread about using a 6s, 3000mah, 30c battery in my Ultra Stik 60, I flew it today and it worked very well. I am using an E-flite 90 and a Castle 120HV ESC. This combination...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-24-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By wilinfla
I am getting the numbers from the Castle data...

I am getting the numbers from the Castle data link. I do have 2 batteries that I was testing, both 3000 mah 6sp. I think at this point I am just going to fly it and seee how it does. It certainly has...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-23-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By wilinfla
I did another run and the numbers keep looking...

I did another run and the numbers keep looking better. I got 610 watts with a current reading of 24.5. I also stated the wrong c rating, they are 30c not 25c. I am assuming that cycling the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-23-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By wilinfla
Thanks for all of the advice. I ran it up...

Thanks for all of the advice. I ran it up yesterday for 8 minutes on the ground, the numbers are getting better. It was max current of 28.7 and max watts of 576, both batteries are about the same....
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-21-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By wilinfla
It is a little chilly in the garage, about 40f. I...

It is a little chilly in the garage, about 40f. I ran it again and the numbers were a little better at 495 watts and 24.5 current. Would a smaller prop help the numbers?

Will
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-21-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By wilinfla
This is the first time I have used the castle...

This is the first time I have used the castle data so I need to check and make sure that I did it right. The battery is actually brand new and it was charged, I haven't cycled it any yet though. I...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-21-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By wilinfla
I ran it today and it showed max current was 25.5...

I ran it today and it showed max current was 25.5 and max watts was 475 with the 3000mah battery.

Will
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-21-2012, 02:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By wilinfla
I do have the data link for the ESC. I want to...

I do have the data link for the ESC. I want to run evrything tomorrow and see what it's pulling. I'll see what it shows me. I am still new to electrics, thanks for the advice.

Will
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 12-20-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By wilinfla
My main concern is that I would have extremely...

My main concern is that I would have extremely short flight times. I am going to check the numbers tomorrow to see what they are pulling. What should I be looking for?

Will
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