Originally Posted by kyleservicetech
Is this your first electric? And do you by chance have a Spektrum DX7 transmitter?
One thing about these electrics, once the motor is armed, moving the throttle results in instant power. And that Turnigy motor has close to one horsepower on the prop.
The DX7 transmitter is one where you can mix the throttle with one of the other transmitter toggle switches, so the motor is dead unless that switch is in the proper position. I found a way to do this with the DX7 on the Internet.
Bad things can happen, if you're playing with the servo directions on your transmitter, and accidentally reverse the throttle. Instant full power.
As an added safety measure, whenever doing any fiddling around with your electric model, TAKE THE
PROP OFF!
I do have a DX7 but have not gotten thru all the programming yet. I am on my third electric. Started with a converted baby ugly stik that used to have a Cox .049 on it. My second one is an apprentice 15E and have graduated to a parkzone wildcat. When I stumbled upon the electrostik I knew it had to be my next plane. I always loved the way they flew. If I could find an old Sig Kommander I would be in seventh heaven. One of my real favorites....