RE: New 30cc Extra 300
I have one of these Extras new in a box. I am selling it for a great deal. If interested, email me. johnnyrocco123@yahoo.com I live in Houston, TX Prefer pickup. If shipped, buyer pays actual shipping cost after price of plane. Thanks
Posted on: 4/15/2011 9:28 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: Help Me Pick My First HOTLINER
The Hawk F5B from icare rc is about as cheap as they get for great quality, and a wing that can take some G's. It's $319. I started with a GP Siren which is a lot of fun but you have to be really careful with that wing. I'm just finishing up my Flash II Crabon which is my first High quality Hotliner. It's a bit pricey but all of the quality Hotliners that can take the speed are. Otherwise check out the multiplex Blizzard. It's foam but I hear it's a nice cheaper option.
Posted on: 6/27/2010 3:52 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: ever going dispute electric or nitro?
[quote]ORIGINAL: john01374 This is something that you have to decide for yourself. Everyone has there preferences. I'll throw out some pro and cons. Electric [u]Pros[/u] Ease of use. Put the batter in and run. No tuning Power and torque. If you go brushless Lipo there is just no comparison. Quite. Neighbors won't complain. Can run in doors if you want Clean. No nitro mess to clean up Cost. Electric cars tend to be cheaper than Nitro. Less parts to replace. Unless you break something the only real items that require maintenance is the motor brushes and the tires. 300 plus runs from a single $25 Lipo battery. Less tools and equipment to lug around. A basic set of tools is all that's needed. No fuels, plugs, starters etc [u]Cons [/u] Limited run time. Figure 30 to 40 mins per battery. Motor maintenance for brushed motors. initial cost of Batteries, charger, balancer Nitro [u]Pros[/u] Sound of nitro motor unlimited run time (as long as you have fuel) [u]Cons[/u] Noise. Most communities will not permit the noise. At least around here Tuning. Most Nitro's require tuning before each run to compensate for air temp etc. Mess. Nitro's tend to spray unburnt fuel on body, wheels, tires, chassis etc requiring additional cleanup time Cost of fuel. A gallon of fuel will run somewhere around $25 and last a couple of hours. tools and equipment required to start, tune, maintain the nitro motor. Rebuild / replace the motor. I'm not sure what the current time frame is for rebuilding a nitro motor. When I ran them years ago the good race motors needed to be rebuild every 30 or so tanks. Power and torque. Not as fast as a brushless/lipo combo of similar or less cost. I know there are additional pro's and con's for both. I use to e a nitro guy but made the change years ago so YES my opinions are biased. For the money and the ease of use it's hard to argue with electric but do understand why some people stick to Nitro. [/quote] Run time - who wants to run that long? Battery cost, 2 words, hobby city No one uses brushed motors anymore.
Posted on: 3/1/2010 1:37 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: How many is too many?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rex Ross [quote]ORIGINAL: Turbobearcat My wife would have divorced me by now if I had that many..[:)] [/quote] One day my wife said to me.........''Make a choice......me or your damn models''. That was in 1971. I guess I took too long thinking about it. I wonder what she's doing these days. [/quote] That's awesome. I'm getting the third degree from my lady and she doesn't even live with me.
Posted on: 3/1/2010 1:34 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: how often do you crash?
I fly 3-4 times a week. Some of my planes fly well over 100mph. every time I go to fly, I try to do something new or accomplish a manuever I have been working on. Hence..... I crash on average about every 4-6 weeks. If I flew like a lot of the older guys at my club, 40mph, about 2-3 a month, I could go 8 months to a year no problem. If you aren't crashing you're not flying. Obviously you are more careful with more expensive planes
Posted on: 3/1/2010 1:31 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Official F27 Stryker Part 8: Beginners to Custom Darkness
I just dropped the same cf pattern in to mine but I have not done the cf through the middle of fuse. What exactly is that going to strengthen in flight?
Posted on: 2/1/2010 10:16 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
Can someone plese explain how to Mount the E-flite 480 on to the Mini pulse??? I have the mount that came with he ARF but the bolts won't go through the holes with the motor on the mount. ARRGH!!! I've tried a bunch of #4 washers, but ut's way too tedious and a crumby job.
Posted on: 7/18/2009 4:08 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
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RE: Motor suggestion needed Mini Ultra Stick
Here is your answer, and it's a perfect fit. As powerful as the E-Flite 480 if not better. http://www.headsuprc.com/servlet/the-1429/3536-dsh-10-Outrunner-Brushless-Electric/Detail
Posted on: 7/4/2009 3:26 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: E flite Apprentice vs Hangar 9 Alpha...
just sold an electristar on ebay. Great plane, great price. I called hobbico and asked if they were going to make an ARF for the nexstar, he said "uh ....prolly....dont know when...but prolly"
Posted on: 5/9/2009 5:16 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Great Planes Electrostick Rxr
3600mah in the electrostik will definately make it nose heavy. I use a 3200 it balanced nicely. My motor firewall is not straight at all. Have to trim the rudder. Bad craftmanship, but you cant epect much out of an ARF. I do love the plane, just wish it was put together better, luck of the draw.
Posted on: 5/9/2009 5:12 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Electrostick Rxr
Just got an electrostik, Im flying the same battery, I paid $37.99 at hobbycity.com. Check it out. You will never hit horizon or tower for batteries again. Ive been gettign my batteries here for the past year. Try zippys they are solid packs.
Posted on: 5/9/2009 5:05 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great planes slinger
Im really interested in a brushless setup that works efficiently without going to the ridiculously expensive one that great planes recommends. Any info would be appreciated!!! Slinger 47" that is.
Posted on: 5/9/2009 4:59 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: E flite Apprentice vs Hangar 9 Alpha...
Nexstar is where it's at! It is a really cool plane and for the size it is head of its class. The electristar is also nice, I had one and sold it to get the nexstar. You can still find them occasionally on ebay. The apprentice is too light weight.
Posted on: 5/6/2009 12:43 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Electrostik by Electrifly - any good?
Wow, Ive been researching the electrostik for a while, while it seems it has unvelievable power out of the box for the price, I have been thinking twice about it after reading on this forum. All I know is it is extremely unpopular compared to the Eflite version. Why?
Posted on: 5/3/2009 3:57 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Electrostick Rxr
Check out hobby City for batteries. as for the electrostik, I have been looking into this plane for a while, just wondering why it's so unpopular? It's a great price and looks like it performs equally or better than the Eflite Ultra stick.
Posted on: 5/3/2009 3:28 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: speaking of 2.4ghz tx's and rx's = placement of rx in tight fuse ?
I am really thinking about buying an Electrostik. Im just wondering why they are so unpopular??? The price is great, the performance looks really good, Why arent they selling?
Posted on: 5/3/2009 3:25 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF
I'm having a similar problem. The tube is supposed to be bent right? Im rebuilding my electristar and my new wings will not fit together flush, in fact theres a big gap. Im wondering now if the metal tube was bent in the crash. Looks like I need to go your route and find a replacement tube. I have realized that in looking at other electristars the wings angle up, so I would guess that there needs to be a bent tube used? Replacement fuselages and wings never fit together right. Ive been drilling and sanding all weekend. If you have any other suggestions about a good tube to use or wehere to find one online, give me a shout.
Posted on: 4/6/2009 12:30 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Lipo Info HELP!!!
Thanks for the help, I appreciate it. Im new to these type of batteries and all of the info I have read on them is scaring the hell out of me. Im not sure I want them in my house. BTW how do you like the Yak 54 3D?? I was thinking about getting the Yak 54 EP
Posted on: 2/7/2007 5:22 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
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Lipo Info HELP!!!
Can anyone give me run down on Lipo batteries??? When to charge them, do you keep them half charged when storing, balancing? The pros and cons to using them vs. nmh??? Any feedback would be appreciated. I am very interested if they can increase fly time and achieve better performance. Thanks
Posted on: 2/4/2007 11:02 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
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RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF
Can anyone give me run down on Lipo batteries??? When to charge them, do you keep them half charged when storing, balancing? The pros and cons to using them vs. nmh??? Any feedback would be appreciated. I am very interested if they can increase fly time and achieve better performance. Thanks
Posted on: 1/29/2007 11:30 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF
To anybody who can help??? Im somewhat new to Electric Flying and have been having a hard time trying to find the right weather conditions to fly in. I just bought a Hobbico Electristar, to let you know the size and weight Im dealing with. It seems every time I go out to a flying field the wind is blowing like crazy. Im a little aprrehensive about trying to fly in the wind. If I check on weather conditions what wind speeds are safe for flying a trainer like The Electristar????? It seems my smaller plane, "the skyfly" is totally unflyable if there is any wind at all. Can you only fly this plane on no wind days??? Im getting frustrated :(
Posted on: 1/13/2007 9:47 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Advice
My son learned with a SkyFly from Fly Zone. This plane is great to learn on, and everything you will need is in the box. The cost is only $100. every hobby store has this plane as well as replacement parts. He spent alot of time on an rc simulator(Great Planes G3.5) He's twelve and after training on the sim for about a month, he started flying. After 4 or 5 Flights, he hasnt crashed it yet. I helped him a bit but Im not that experienced myself. I learned on a Hobbico Superstar EP, another great beginner plane, but this plane is made of wood, and I would figure that when I crash it, it's probably done. Unless I want to screw around trying to glue pieces back together. Go with something plastic or foam. They can take a bit of a beating. Good Luck.
Posted on: 1/4/2007 11:36 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF
I am very interested in this plane, I like my Superstar ep but really want the bigger plane with the brushless motor. My question is a about the batteries???? I want to go with LiPo. Are there two or one??? Im confused, if using one battery how do you custmize the connections form the speed controller? also what is the weight difference between the two standard batteries and the two Lipo batteries? What about the diffenece in weight from the two stock batteries to the one Lipo???? Appreciate any feedback
Posted on: 1/2/2007 9:16 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: buying my first rc plane
Ive only been flying about six months, and Ive went through a couple of cheesy planes until I found Hobbico. These are the best trainers period. Easy to fly, sleek, good motor power, and enough wait to ensure you stay in control and the wind doesnt carry the plane. With that said, if you crash these planes, your gonna be digging a little deep in your pocket. Just practice. great planes flight sim is great. Take it easy your first few times out, and get with an experienced flyer. These planes are very stable, easy to land, and a lot of fun. I recommend the Superstar EP, or the new Electristar. I just flew an Electristar this past weekend and I have to buy one now. The R/C "veterans" tell me that this is possibly the best electric trainer ever.
Posted on: 12/18/2006 1:06 AM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF
thanks for the advice. In looking at all of the modifications to the Superstar EP, Im looking at about $325.00. Hell, I should probably just look into the Electristar.
Posted on: 12/17/2006 4:42 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF
....or should I just go with the Electristar or a different plane???
Posted on: 12/16/2006 9:57 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF
Im new to this Forum, and not sure where to just ask a question??? Ive been flying the Hobbico Superstar Ep with Ailerons, Its been fun, but the plane is awfully sluggish. I need upgrades Bad!!!! I want serious Air speed!!! What do I need? Battery, motor, speed control.......?????? What are some specific brands, models that you would suggest?
Posted on: 12/16/2006 9:56 PM by Author "Johnnyrocco123" in the forum "Electric Training"
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