RE: Kontronic Brushless Set 600 - Conversions
I think I could handle it soon... :) ...now that I finally have a little more time to get out and fly! The Mobydick was the first step, and now I'm planning to get a another big plane. I just can't decide between the GP Spacewalker and the GP Tiger Moth 60. IMO, big planes are more fun to fly, since their a bit less twitchy, unlike smaller planes like the Monsun conversion. In any case, I've got to get a new TX first. Right now I'm set on the Futaba 9c, but I still have time before I buy. What are you using these days?
Posted on: 6/8/2004 12:05 AM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
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RE: New ALFA Mig 15
...with the stock motor or brushless upgrade?
Posted on: 5/31/2004 12:18 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1860666

RE: Kontronic Brushless Set 600 - Conversions
Nice Greg! Since flying that plane in G2 (electrified), I have wondered how she'd really handle a conversion. Got video? :)
Posted on: 5/31/2004 12:10 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1860641

RE: Full size sailing
I'm just getting started in full-scale sailing. I have flown RC planes for several years now, but since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by the sailboats I saw along the Gulf coast. About a year ago, Hobby Lobby had a close out deal on a nice one-meter RC sailboat. After I got that and then a Victoria, I got involved with a local RC sailing club. (I was immediately hooked.) Several club members are also full-scale sailors. Anyway, next weekend, I hope to buy my first sailboat (~15 foot Catalina). With the assistance of a couple local sailors, I hope to be learning full-scale sailing this summer. (I hope 35 isn't too late to get started.)
Posted on: 5/31/2004 12:05 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Boats - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1860626

RE: PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!
How heavy will the plane be? I need specifics. I have an indoor plane that will hover on a 12x6 prop and a brushed speed 300 motor, but it weighs next ot nothing.
Posted on: 11/3/2003 8:01 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1249777

RE: Electric to glow
You can get Speed 400 "sized" brushless motors that when geared, such as a Hacker, that can put out a serious amount of power, especially when geared.
Posted on: 10/20/2003 7:28 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1215935

RE: Seagull PC-9 ARF conversion to electric.
A 45/3, in general, works well as a .40 replacement. The numbers are rough, but here is what Motocalc had to say... (I made some assumptions on weight, such as a 60-ounce empty airframe, generic brushless controller, 2200 NiMH Cells. Real world results may vary, but this should give you a ballpark estimate. I’ve used Motocalc on several of my conversions and it has come in surprisingly close in most cases.) _____________________________________________________________ MotOpinion - Electric Otter 960ft above Sea Level, 80°F Motor: Mega AC 22/45/3; 720rpm/V; 0.044 Ohms; 0.95A idle. Battery: Sanyo 2300SCE; 14 cells; 2300mAh @ 1.2V; 0.0055 Ohms/cell. Speed Control: Generic Brushless ESC; 0.006 Ohms; High rate. Drive System: APC 12x8 Electric; 12x8 (Pconst=1.08; Tconst=1) direct drive. Airframe: PC-9; 570sq.in; 100.8oz; 25.5oz/sq.ft; Cd=0.062; Cl=0.52; Clopt=0.69; Clmax=1.2. Stats: 77 W/lb in; 64 W/lb out; 24mph stall; 32mph opt @ 54% (26:08); 37mph level @ 60% (21:31); 1170ft/min @ 24.4°; -311ft/min @ -6.3°. Power System Notes: The full-throttle motor current at the best lift-to-drag ratio airspeed (34.2A) falls between the motor's maximum efficiency current (15.2A) and its current at maximum output (122.1A), thus making effective use of the motor. The voltage (13.9V) exceeds 12V. Be sure the speed control is rated for at least the number of cells specified above. Aerodynamic Notes: The static pitch speed (65mph) is within the range of approximately 2.5 to 3 times the model's stall speed (24mph), which is considered ideal for good performance. With a wing loading of 25.5oz/sq.ft, a model of this size will have flying characteristics suited to the intermediate pilot, for use in calm to moderate wind conditions. The static thrust (69.9oz) to weight (100.8oz) ratio is 0.69:1, which will result in short take-off runs, and no difficulty taking off from grass surfaces (assuming sufficiently large wheels). At the best lift-to-drag ratio airspeed, the excess-thrust (41.7oz) to weight (100.8oz) ratio is 0.41:1, which will give steep climbs and excellent acceleration. This model should be able to do consecutive loops, and has sufficient in-flight thrust for almost any aerobatic maneuver.
Posted on: 10/15/2003 11:40 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1205491

RE: looking for eletric B-17 rtf or arf
Several modelers have converted this plane to a B-17... http://multiplexusa.com/models/ParkFliers/Cargo.htm
Posted on: 9/24/2003 5:18 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1159143

RE: Pictures of your boat
Here is my stock Victoria (under review for RCU)...
Posted on: 9/19/2003 2:25 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1147975

RE: MPlex TwinStar Recommendation
It was a little more sluggish with the gear, but I prefer to say that it was more "scale-like". The main thing is to keep the mods light. I started with heavier plastic/rubber wheels, but when I switched to lighter foam wheels, it flew much better. However, I have always used an eight-cell pack in my TS. My buddy had the Partenavia with the recommended s480 motors and used the recommended 10-cell pack.
Posted on: 9/19/2003 11:39 AM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1147666

RE: New to sailing, a few questions
One popular boat at my local club is the V32 (http://www.v32rc.org/). The V32 is built by Victor Model Products. (http://www.v32rc.org/fieldtrip1.html) our club sells them, ready to sail, with radio and radio gear installed, for $250. Length: 32" Beam: 8" Height: 51" (approx) Keel Depth: 7" (approx) Sail Area: 435" sq. Weight: 6 lbs. They seem to sail nice and a nice boat for beginners and clubs. Frankly, if you have a local club or plan to sail with a group, find out what they are sailing. I will attest that I think that sailing alone can be fun, but sailing and racing with a club or group of guys, with the same type of boat, is much more fun.
Posted on: 9/19/2003 11:28 AM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: MPlex TwinStar Recommendation
Taildragger Twinstar video (zipped) http://www.ezonemag.com/~dlilley/vids/ts2.zip My mod was a little simpler than some. I cut out some of the foam (1/8� deep) under the tail and belly and added 1/8� ply plates. I used a standard glow 40 tail mount wheel, but instead of running a separate pushrod, I pushed the tailwheel wire up through the foam into gap in the hinge. I then bent the wire so that I could secure it under the rudder control arm mount, while still allowing the wire to turn smoothly at the hinge. Basically, at the height of the control horn mount, I first bent the wire left 90 degrees (looking towards the nose of the plane). Next, a centimeter or so out, I bent the wire back towards the tail of the plane. I unscrewed the control horn, put the wire under it, and screwed it back on. Of course, I clipped the wire so that it did not protrude out too far behind the control horn. If you use sufficiently strong enough wire, it will retain its shape well enough to keep the plane tracking straight. This saved the extra weight and hassle of running another control rod, and it worked well.
Posted on: 9/19/2003 12:43 AM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: New to sailing, a few questions
On very small boats, such as the 24" Sunrise, a standard servo works fine. On larger boats, a much stronger servo is needed to pull in the sails. One standard-sized servo, the HS-425 (http://www.hitecrcd.com/Servos/hs425.htm) that I use on some of my planes has about 46 ounces of torque on 4.8v (57oz. on 6v). However, in my one-meter boat, I use the HS-815, (http://www.hitecrcd.com/Servos/hs815.htm) that has 275 ounces of torque on 4.8v (343 on 6v). The standard servo is 1.6"x0.8"x 1.4" and weighs 1.6 ounces. The sail arm servo is 2.6"x 1.2"x 2.3" and weighs 5.6 ounces. In this case, the Hitec HS-815 sail arm servo seems very similar in size and power to the HS-805, which is intended for 1/4 scale planes and other projects that need large beefy servos. I don't know for certain, but I believe that the HS-815 may be over-kill for my boat, so I have an HS-715 on order so that I can test the difference. The HS-715 has the same basic dimensions, but weighs several ounces less. It only pulls 161 ounces of torque on 4.8v (201oz on 6v), but that may be plenty. If the HS-715 works, I will be able to shave a few ounces. Next, I will lighten the bulkheads that used, and finally, I will go with a smaller battery back. (My one-meter boat is a little on the heavy side, so I want to put it on a diet so that it can compete better with other one-meter boats.
Posted on: 9/19/2003 12:31 AM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Tomasek Fully Built: "Exclusive" 1 Meter Competition Sailboat
In several European countries, this boat is sailed with and against IOM boats. I had planned to go and take pictures at Woodlawn and perhaps sail, but I am back in school and I had two take-home mid-terms and homework. I have more pictures and information coming soon. Do you have this boat too?
Posted on: 9/18/2003 12:14 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1145366

RE: MPlex TwinStar Recommendation
You should try 4-bladed VarioProps. If you are using a speed 400 6v, use the 5.2" long set to 3" pitch. If you are using the s400 7.2v. you can use the 5.8" props set to 3" pitch. They worked well on my old Twinstar.
Posted on: 9/17/2003 9:12 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1144060

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Posted on: 9/16/2003 1:01 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Electric Training"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1140554

RE: Brushless Twin - ESC configuration question
See mecam's note above...
Posted on: 9/12/2003 12:45 AM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1130785

RE: Brushless Twin - ESC configuration question
[quote]2) One BL ESC with a "Y" connector to each motor [/quote] I would be very careful selecting the ESC and motors. I know a few people have attempted this successfully. However, a brushless ESC doesn’t just shove current through the motor like a brushed controller does. A brushless controller generally has to know the position of the motor’s rotor. If you have two motors on one controller, the results could be unpredictable, unless you are using a set up that it known to work well. One thing I have heard repeatedly is that once both motors are turning the correct direction, you should not power below idle while in flight. If you do, you cannot be sure that both motors will start up. Other people claim that start-up in flight is not a problem because the props are already windmilling (if the brake has been disabled.) By the way, word of mouth is that kontronik controllers can run two kontronik motors without problems. www.kontronik.com
Posted on: 9/12/2003 12:35 AM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1130764

RE: Tomasek Fully Built: "Exclusive" 1 Meter Competition Sailboat
hole. Do you know how to configure the standing rigging? Dave
Posted on: 9/9/2003 3:42 AM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1122514

RE: fastest zagi possible debate begins
I have seen a few Zagi owners push the limits...only to see their Zagis explode into shower of parts. It was quite cool. * It also could have been dangerous to spectators and the pilot (depending on where it flap itself to death), not to mention quite expensive.
Posted on: 9/8/2003 5:39 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1121063

RE: Tomasek Fully Built: "Exclusive" 1 Meter Competition Sailboat
Since I haven't finish the last touches on review yet, I will post some rigging pictures tonight. They should explain everything. This boat [b]isn't[/b] rigged like most IOM boats. Most IOM boats I have seen use a double arm, but the Exclusive is setup for a single arm, which works well, in my opinion. :)
Posted on: 9/8/2003 5:30 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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Tomasek Fully Built: "Exclusive" 1 Meter Competition Sailboat
I have a review just about ready, with detailed pictures. I will send you a preview.
Posted on: 8/11/2003 2:48 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=852895

New Radio Time
I am using the 75mhz version of the Hitec Laser 6. It has some holdover functions from the aircraft version, such as mixing, but it also has end-point adjustments and dual rates. 6 Channel 72 mHz FM Transmitter All Channel Servo reverse Channel 1 and Channel 2 Dual rates ATV's Channels 1 and 2 EPA on Channel 3 Channel 1 and 2 mixing function Channels 2 and 4 mixing function Trainer Capable Includes Supreme 8 channel FM receiver, 2 HS-300 servos, 600 mAh 9.6 volt transmitter NiCad, wall charger, and switch. [url]http://www.hitecrcd.com/Radios/laser6_75.htm[/url] I paid about $140 for mine, but I know that you can get the 4 channel version for about $125, and sometimes certain companies offer $15 and $25 discounts on purchases of $100, which helps for budget conscious people. (The down side is that the 4-channel version doesn't have EPA on channel 3, and I like this feature on my Laser 6 because I can control the throw of the sail-arm.)
Posted on: 7/18/2003 2:37 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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Sail"CAR" Anyone???
like that. If that doesn't work, start your own association. Good luck, Dave
Posted on: 7/11/2003 3:14 AM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=937573

Sail"CAR" Anyone???
It is a neat idea, but it looks as if it would be more fun to run them in races. Perhaps one of the RC sailing organizations would adopt the format. One you need to do is get a review of the car in a magazine or two. With exposure comes sales...
Posted on: 7/10/2003 8:29 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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The 2003 Victoria Class National Championship Regatta
://www.woodlawnsailingclub.org/vn/vicnat.htm[/url] Dave
Posted on: 7/10/2003 3:17 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=943607

Sail"CAR" Anyone???
They look cool, and I can even think of a couple places locally to sail them (defunct KMart parking lots), but I bet I would be doing it solo.
Posted on: 7/10/2003 2:15 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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Wingo Hand Launch Problems
My first plane was a stock Wingo with a direct drive 400, but I always used at least a seven, and most often an eight cell pack. A six cell pack will not get the job done.
Posted on: 7/2/2003 2:29 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "Electric Training"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=693331

Li- Poly
I agree that the 2600 are excellent cells. If you already have an Infinity, they may give you close to the run-time you need.
Posted on: 6/30/2003 7:40 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=904051

Li- Poly
You need a charger specially designed to charge LiPoly packs. A standard NiCad or NiMH charger WILL NOT work, and definitely lead to a fire, short, disaster... Some of the new chargers include the capability to charge NiCad, NiMH, and LiPoly. These include the Orbit and Schulze.
Posted on: 6/30/2003 7:30 PM by Author "Dave Lilley" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=904050