RE: Ideal drop system
And the yellow telemaster.... I would add 2 inches on the nose for cg reasons
Posted on: 8/4/2012 7:13 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Ideal drop system
After two years of hard use, my Telemasters are showing some wear. I checked Hobby Lobby they have increased the price from $209 to $249 and will have an oversize charge. that is if you could get one - "Temporarily out of production" BUT! they do have the $350 version. I just happened to have a set of plans from RC Modeller Plans service, so I built two new fuselages. Improved TM fuselages. Lite ply reinforcement, wider fuse in the tail area, etc. I used the wings from my old ones two sets of wings, four telemasters 2 electric and 2 gas. The new fuselages fly great and cost me about $30 apiece!!
Posted on: 8/3/2012 10:18 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Ideal drop system
Wonder what the actual shipping chargers are on a senior telemaster arf.....
Posted on: 6/20/2012 8:36 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Ideal drop system
[:o][:o][:o] Yikes! Hobby Lobby has jacked up the price of the senior telemaster arf from $209 to $249! The other one is probably not selling at $350. THEN they hit you with huge shipping charges.
Posted on: 6/20/2012 7:55 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Ideal drop system
Frank likes that chute. Flies well but is has a little different feel
Posted on: 6/12/2012 2:56 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Ideal drop system
Hobbypartz has the motors in stock finally at a 50% increase over last year's price $74; and the batteries have gone from $30 to $44. The govenment lies about inflation.
Posted on: 6/12/2012 5:40 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Ideal drop system
Frank and I got 9 jumps yesterday! We are getting 6 flights to 500 ft on a set of batteries. Spektrum telemetry working well. I will be adding the ipad interface looks cool and is separate from my transmitter. We will have altitude, airspeed, and power battery voltage info on the ipad. Love EP!!!!!
Posted on: 5/17/2012 11:40 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Night Skydiving
Nobody gives the guy flying the drop plane any credit[8D] How did you get up there?
Posted on: 4/25/2012 11:57 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Ideal drop system
Got both my EP telemasters ready for the new year. There is so much LESS wear and tear compared to my gas powered planes. Probably due to way less shake and no oil!! And my batteries are holding up well!
Posted on: 3/12/2012 5:44 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Best drop plane.
I agree on the senior telemaster..... please check out the "ideal drop system" thread
Posted on: 2/19/2012 10:04 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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Building a new parachute man arms
Here are pix of Frank's new man. Check out the machining on the arms! Frank molded the forearms and hands, and the head/helmet were purchased.
Posted on: 1/29/2012 4:34 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Low Posting Count
this is one of the few niches of rc that requires two people. Frank and I have been a team because he is driven to get his guys to work well, and I am a gadget / plane nut. We keep each other motivated. we are at present debating the merits of several planes as drop planes from a reliability and carrying capacity standpoint. I love the spektrum telemetry, plane cams, guy cams, etc. I do think that the activity is waaaay more fun when we are competing. Everybody around here has seen the parachute guy but we still get appreciative applause at fun flys. Some serious pub in Model Aviation, [font="Courier New"]Fly RC, and MAN [/font]would really help.
Posted on: 1/27/2012 11:41 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Low Posting Count
Banzai here! Just finished w maintenence on my fleet of drop planes ... and Frank is building his fourth guy. Frank is building some serious guys - machined arms w molded forearms-hands. We are anticipating a good fun-fly season. Got plans for chest-cams, plane-cams and more. fun fun fun
Posted on: 1/22/2012 4:54 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: CORKS 2012
Ditto ala Frank !!
Posted on: 12/18/2011 3:38 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Ideal drop system
I have a DLE 111 on my big telemaster weighs 45# without the men and the plane dosen't know the guys are there. Takes off at 1/3 throttle. Mine could carry 6 with no trouble. Frank and I have thought about a four-guy under fusalage pod arranged like this X X X X
Posted on: 12/18/2011 3:36 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Ideal drop system
You might consider the 12' giant telemaster. Great plane (except for the stock wing mounting). Have built 3 and my latest is a warhorse. DLE 111 on the front with pilatus porter looks. It dosen't know the 4 pound guys are there.
Posted on: 11/8/2011 1:59 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: BOLD PREDICTION: Zenoah will eventually follow FUJI IMVAC down the crapper
I like my zenoahs, BUT! Redesign the carbs so that the throttle linkage is a straight shot. And I dont want to buy an adapter!
Posted on: 10/3/2011 2:47 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Ideal drop system
We have decided a 20-10 or 20-8 prop works better. Less amp draw. Thank you Castle link!
Posted on: 10/3/2011 2:40 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: Blade 450 RTF??
I LOVE MINE!!!!
Posted on: 9/10/2011 8:33 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
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Blade 450 bind n fly Superb
Got my blade 450 Friday, programmed the DX8 as per instructions. Put a 2200 3c battery in it ..... and it was almost in perfect trim!!! 2 clicks forward.... Only note is that the canopy is a bit tight .. is that good? Anyway cudos to eflite ....
Posted on: 8/20/2011 5:16 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
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RE: Ideal drop system
Dave, you are so right! I learned alot from Model Airplane News 'Ultimate Electrics' publications. A great formula: sailplanes, etc 75 watts per pound, sport - 100 watts per pound, 3d - 150 watts per pound. Watts = battery voltage times motor amperage (i.e. 60 amp for this motor). Two 4s lipos in series gives me 8 cells or about 30v x 60 amps or 1800 watts. Can easily lift 18 pounds which is in line for a telemaster and guy with room to spare. 5000 mah gives us 5-6 flights with a reserve charge.
Posted on: 7/27/2011 8:45 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: skydiver equipped with an altimeter.
Frank and I did a drop from 2400 feet above ground a couple of years ago. Could barely see the plane - could not see the man until after deployment. Excellent opportunity to have something go wrong - no plans for a repeat!!! too scary!!
Posted on: 7/27/2011 5:13 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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Ideal drop system
After about 1000 jumps in the past 4 years, Frank and I have developed the ideal drop system. Start with a Hobby Lobby $209 Senior Telemaster- reinforce the fuse at wing attach points, lg attach points, and firewall. The power comes from an Exceed monster power 160 brushless ( $50.00 !!!) turning a 22-10 prop. Batteries are two blue sky 4s 20c 5000mah ( $35.00 each) in series to give about 30v. The speed controller is a Castle Creations Ice 100 ($120.00 can't go cheap here). Performance the plane is in the air in 10 feet and gets to drop altitude quickly (800 ft spektrum telemetry). We can do 6 drops on one set of batteries. We have 2 sets right now which gives us 12 drops in a session. The batteries show 115 degrees on removal so no problem there. The speed controller never gets even warm ( ice-ice-baby). NO STARTING PROBLEMS!!!! The batteries weigh 1 pound apiece but reside in the REAR of the radio compartment for correct cg. Total cost of the power system $310 about what a small gasser costs. Without the man on board you can hover the plane!!!!
Posted on: 7/26/2011 8:47 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: MCP X alloy upgrades
Found it have one on the way
Posted on: 5/20/2011 10:33 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
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RE: MCP X alloy upgrades
I have broken two swashplates (actually the rearmost ball) Please give me your source and part number. Thanks!!!!
Posted on: 5/20/2011 10:22 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
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RE: CORKS 2010 pix 6
I took about 175 pix these are the best and non-repetitive. I tried to get everybody in at least one pic. The inflight video was ok but I liked the 4 jumper video. You did a great job as CD. Frank and I really appreciate your and the club's efforts!! Probably the best part of the weekend for me was meeting so many interesting and really nice folks. We will be back when you have another skydiver contest! I will bring my trailer and fleet of drop planes next time!
Posted on: 7/20/2010 6:50 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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RE: CORKS 2010 pix 2
The plane is a 12' giant telemaster from the Hobby Lobby kit. Great plane, very well done and powered by a 100+ cc BME
Posted on: 7/20/2010 7:34 AM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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4 jumpers off of Paul's telemaster
beautiful plane and 4 skydivers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtoGNxVDLaU
Posted on: 7/19/2010 8:03 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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CORKS 2010 inflight video
check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8inx58FJvM
Posted on: 7/19/2010 1:06 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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CORKS 2010 awards
all winners some with trophies!!!!!
Posted on: 7/19/2010 12:01 PM by Author "Banzai55" in the forum "R/C Sky Diving"
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