RE: Radios
Just recently switched to Spektrum DX-8.Bought it when it had the 3 receivers and telemetry with it.I still needed a few more receivers to swap all my planes over,so I bought the same DX8 deal and kept receivers and telemetry and sold the new DX8. I still have a Futaba 9CAP with a 72 mhz synthesized and Frsky 2.4 as my backup radio.
Posted on: 9/12/2012 4:10 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Help!!!!! I have a DX6i problem that we cant figure out.
I use an arming switch instead of a regular slide switch.With my DX8 telemtry I can see the receiver voltage on the radio.if you have a voltmeter you need to see what the voltage is at the receiver without a load and with a load.If you have an old battery pack or bad servo,cut the plug off and plug that into the receiver and connect it to your voltmeter to read the voltage. With a JR HD switch and a Hobbico Life pack,I had almost a 1 volt drop. 6.6v to 5.6v by just operating the rudder and elevator on the bench.I installed an arming switch and could only induce a 0.2v drop while operating the elevator and rudder servos.I also pushed againt the control surface and loaded the servos without any further voltage drop.here is the arming switch I use. Also with this arming switch,the only way it can fail is for the arming plug to come out or a broken wire. Slide switches can wear and get to much resistance in them and cause a failure. Also the less connectors between the battery and receiver the better.I try to use deans connectors for any connections between battery and receiver or I will extend the wire by soldering in what i need to extend it. http://www.rcaccessory.com/AS1-K12.aspx
Posted on: 7/22/2012 3:12 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Dx8 still has problems
[quote]ORIGINAL: P47Tbolt I have found from doing some voltage testing from the battery pack to any receiver,you will have a certain amount of voltage drop due to connections and switches.I just setup a Wild hare Edge 540 50cc using Power HD 1501mg servos,DX8 and an AR8000 receiver with telemetry. Battery is a Hobbico Life 6.6v 2100 with 2 switches.One switch is a JR chargeswitch(JRPA004
Posted on: 6/25/2012 3:30 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Dx8 still has problems
I have found from doing some voltage testing from the battery pack to any receiver,you will have a certain amount of voltage drop due to connections and switches.I just setup a Wild hare Edge 540 50cc using Power HD 1501mg servos,DX8 and an AR8000 receiver with telemetry. Battery is a Hobbico Life 6.6v 2100 with 2 switches.One switch is a JR chargeswitch(JRPA004),the other is a switch I bought from the Perry r/c swapmeet for $10.00 that looks like a JR chargeswitch but is not.with the telemetry I can see what voltage is at the receiver from the DX8.It records min and max voltage automatically on screen.With just the $10.00 switch on my voltage was dropping to 3.9v from 6.6 while operating all servos.With just the JR switch on the voltage would drop to 5.6v from 6.6 while operating servos.with both switches on it would drop to 5.9v from 6.6 while operating servos. voltage drop is servo load and from resistance in cheap switch,you also have some resistance in all the connections between receiver and battery.keep connections to a minimum.Also use HD servo extensions with gold plated terminals for a very good connection. And try not to plug/unplug connections often.each time you plug/unplug,it expands the female side and eventually it will loose its tension. With a 4.8v pack with a bad connection or cheap switch it will be enough to make the receiver reboot/brownout whatever you want to call it. With a 6.0v pack with loose/dirty/ connections or a cheap switch it still can drop enough voltage also. I have setup all my planes that are on Spektrum using this way and never seen a problem, by checking to see what voltage is at the receiver,I know what is there.You can not put a 6.0v pack on a system and hope you get 6.0v there.you make sure you get the voltage there by testing it with a voltmeter at the receiver. People just hook everything up and say its got a 6.0v battery,should be good. May have 6.0v at battery,but by the time it gets to the receiver,it will be less.You just need to take the time and make sure you are getting as much as that 6.0v from the battery to the receiver while under load(moving servos) as possible through by CHECKING VOLTAGE AT THE RECEIVER NOT THE CHARGE JACK OR BATTERY. As far as my credentials on this, no I am not an electrical engineer but I am a GM Mastertech ASE Mastertech specialize in Electrical repairs I am constantly looking at problems on GM products pertaining to voltages/voltage drop within the GM high speed and low speed communications between computer modules.
Posted on: 6/15/2012 3:26 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: If you could only have FIVE airplanes, what would they be?
I am pretty happy with what I have now. 1-Comp Arf 2.3m DLE-55 2-H9 Extra 260 27% FTL-45 3-GP Extra 300 Patty Wagstaff FTL-45 (may be sold to purchase servos) 4-H9 Ultra Stick 60 Saito Golden Knight 91 5-GP Escapade Saito 82 "slightly overpowered"[;)] Rebuilding a Wildhare Edge 540 50cc V1 a friend gave me. need to purchase servos.
Posted on: 6/9/2012 6:24 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Why is my plane whistling??
Couple years ago I was flying my Ultra Stick 60 and a piece of covering came loose and started making a whistling noise. Fellow flyer came over while I was still flying it and asked why it was whistling.well at this time while still flying it I had no idea what was causing it until I landed and looked it over,so I just said I guess because it does not know the words.[8|][:D] Got some laughs over that one at that time. Still flying the Ultra Stick 60 but had to replace engine.Had a Thunder Tiger 91 4 stroke on it.Flew it so much I wore the engine out.[:D] I now have a Saito 91 Gold Knight on it.picked it up in Perry from the same guy that asked me why my plane was whistling.[:D]
Posted on: 5/29/2012 1:09 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "RC Humor"
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DX8 with 2 free receivers
If anyone is interested,Hobbytown in Augusta,GA still have the DX8 with 2 free receivers in stock.7-8 in stock I think. I bought one when they came out with it,then last week I needed at least 2 more receivers. So I bought another DX8 with 2 free receivers.I kept all three receivers,the telemetry module and hookups. Sold the DX8 NIB for $300.So I got 3 receivers and telemetry module with hookups for $129.99 plus tax. saved about $200.00 if I had bought everthing seperate and he saved $50 off of a new radio. I actually sold the radio just after I bought it to a fellow flyer that was at the store the same time I was there.
Posted on: 4/30/2012 4:58 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Lost a plane today
[quote]ORIGINAL: BuschBarber [quote]ORIGINAL: AndyKunz [quote]ORIGINAL: P47Tbolt I just setup a Wild hare Edge 540 50cc using Power HD 1501mg servos,DX8 and an AR8000 receiver with telemetry. Battery is a Hobbico Life 6.6v 2100 with 2 switches.One switch is a JR chargeswitch(JRPA004),the other is a switch I bought from the Perry r/c swapmeet for $10.00 that looks like a JR chargeswitch
Posted on: 4/25/2012 8:29 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Lost a plane today
I just setup a Wild hare Edge 540 50cc using Power HD 1501mg servos,DX8 and an AR8000 receiver with telemetry. Battery is a Hobbico Life 6.6v 2100 with 2 switches.One switch is a JR chargeswitch(JRPA004),the other is a switch I bought from the Perry r/c swapmeet for $10.00 that looks like a JR chargeswitch but is not.with the telemetry I can see what voltage is at the receiver from the DX8.It records min and max voltage automatically on screen.With just the $10.00 switch on my voltage was dropping to 3.9v from 6.6 while operating all servos.With just the JR switch on the voltage would drop to 5.6v from 6.6 while operating servos.with both switches on it would drop to 5.9v from 6.6 while operating servos. voltage drop is servo load and from resistance in cheap switch,you also have some resistance in all the connections between receiver and battery.keep connections to a minimum.I wonder what a 4.8v pack would drop to with a bad connection or cheap switch.probably enough to make the receiver reboot/brownout whatever you want to call it. I am actually looking at replacing all my receiver switches in all my big planes with just a deans plug between battery and receiver.I would have to take off canopy every flight,but that would be better than loosing a plane.
Posted on: 4/23/2012 3:40 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away
Minnflyer will be missed for sure.never met him,but he would help you in any way possible. My prayers to the family and friends. Roy G
Posted on: 4/12/2012 3:30 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: What do I call this part
[quote]ORIGINAL: goirish I have a 52 gas engine from HK (1st mistake) that the shaft that holds the prop on was drilled off-centered. I cannot get any place with HK. What would that part be called. On the prop end it has a 10mm x 1.5 socket head bolt holding the prop on. The other end is bolted to the crankcase by 3 bolts. The unit itself is about 2 inches long. I don't know what it is called and don't know where I might buy one. Like I said, after many emails to HK it looks like I am going to end up with a paper weight that looks like a gas engine. Thanks in advance for any help. [/quote] Prop hub adapter off of a CRRC 45 wil fit it.I replaced the prop hub on my FTL-45 from HK with a CRRC prop hub around 3 years ago and still flying it on a H9 Extra 260. Bought mine from western hobbies,but I can't find them now. Might can try taildraggerrc.com,he sells CRRC engines. maybe he can get it for you.
Posted on: 3/28/2012 8:14 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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Edge 540 CG & throws?
A buddy of mine gave me a Wild Hare Edge 540 that had been damaged.In the process of repairing it.Had to rebuild upper half of rudder,upper half of the fin,hole in left side of fuse, holes in bottom of stabs and couple small holes in wings. Not sure if it isV1 or V2.how do I tell the difference between the two? Is the CG the same on both?and where?wingtube?What is a starting amount of throw for the control surfaces on low andhigh rates?What is the servo torque rating for the control surfaces?Aileron/Elevator/Rudder? Thanks Roy
Posted on: 2/19/2012 7:39 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
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RE: Stolen RC Stuff
post pics of the planes it you have any. we will keep a look out for them.
Posted on: 2/9/2012 4:25 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Countdown to Perry!
I am bringing 6 airplanes with everything except radio/receiver Top Flite p-47 Tbolt ARF converted to razorback TT 91 4s H9 Ultra stick 60 TT 91 4s Ultra Sport 40+ super tiger 45 with retracts GP Extra 300 Patty FTL-45 gas Tower trainer 40 Magnum xl40 with Futaba radio 72mhz GP Escapade Saito 82 and bunch of table small stuff to sell. should be there Friday morning around 9-9:30 I will be in Heritage building Tables B1-B4 stop by so we can meet in person[:D]
Posted on: 2/7/2012 7:09 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
[quote]ORIGINAL: Doomking I am not sure how a bust would work with the scale cockpit included in the kit. Do you just put it on top of the seat? What about legs? Thanks Fabio [/quote] I used the scale cockpit and just hot glued the bust to the seat.I also added a support from the back of the seat to the cockpit behind it for extra support.you have to look real close to see there are no legs.
Posted on: 2/1/2012 5:52 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
I am using the Slimline pilot "Duke".
Posted on: 1/23/2012 4:20 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Taildragger RC introduces the CRRC PRO gf55cc TWIN
Are you going to be at the Perry R/C swap meet in March taildragger 21? If so put my name on one of these.[:D]
Posted on: 1/16/2012 4:18 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Maiden Tomorrow
Looks good!! but now I have a craving for a Big Mac.[:D]
Posted on: 1/14/2012 8:33 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Q about gas fuel
Its simple,if you have to question if the gas is "gone bad" then don't use it.I would not use it after 2 years of it sitting.yes gas prices keep going up,but is it worth a couple of dollars to risk an airplane and all the items in the plane?
Posted on: 1/7/2012 6:40 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: elevator programing
You would have to use a reversing Y with the elevators.with a regular Y they would be like ailerons. Hitec digital servos can be reversed with a programmer and used with a regular Y. But if the radio supports split elevators I would use it providing you are not using all the channels already.
Posted on: 1/7/2012 6:31 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Best Songs
Lynard Skynard " They call me the breeze."[:D]
Posted on: 11/25/2011 4:08 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: This is crazy dangerous!
[quote]ORIGINAL: japan3d Waking up in the morning is dangerous, should we stop everybody from waking up? [/quote] everything we do has some risk to it,but don't do things like this to increase the odds of getting hurt or hurting other people.[:D]
Posted on: 11/25/2011 4:05 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: DLE 55 Connecting Rod Bearing Failure
[quote]ORIGINAL: jedijody <a href=''http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9022113&contentId=7040924''>http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9022113&contentId=7040924 [/quote] What about using this oil? Lucas semi-synthetic 2 cycle oil. Lucas has great products,but just wondering what you thought about this oil. http://www.amazon.com/SEMI-SYNTHETIC-CYCLE-OIL-QUART/dp/B0002KKTW2
Posted on: 11/7/2011 1:16 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Motivation lost...
I bought a GP Ultrasport 40+ back in March 2006.Framed up the fuselage,stab,fin,elevators,rudder and one wing panel.started on the mechanical retracts and got aggravated by the retracts for some reason(don't remember).put it to the side to put an arf together for a friend,then I got a good deal on a 2.3m comparf.so worked on it,one thing leads to another ,5 years later I decide to finish it. framed other half of wing after figuring out which side I already framed up,got retracts installed and working.[:D]finished sanding and got it covered and finished.maidened couple weeks ago.flys very good. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9687514/anchors_10670127/mpage_43/key_/anchor/tm.htm#10670127
Posted on: 10/12/2011 1:04 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: New to Gas, What Oil Choice
I use Pennzoil Aircooled 2 stroke oil without any problems and local advance and O'reillys carry it.
Posted on: 9/27/2011 1:47 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Question
why do you need 10 chanels?how many motors are there?motor controllers?how many linear actuators are there?used for what? what radio system do you have?what receiver/channels? Exactly what are you asking?explain what you are doing and what components you have and what they are being used for. a little more info will go a long way.
Posted on: 9/27/2011 3:59 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: plane dont respond to radio
If the servos have been sitting for 4-5 years in one position,you may have bad/dirty pots in the servos. unhook the linkages from the servo arm and see if the servos still are jittery or not smooth.if so,I would not trust them.After 4-5 years of sitting I would not trust the batteries either. I would replace batteries and servos if you are planning to keep flying. will cost less in the long run.
Posted on: 9/7/2011 4:11 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Biggest Flop ARF?
For me it was the first design Seagull Edge 540 60-90 size. put it together and balanced it by the instructions.on maiden flight as soon as it took off,tail dropped and nose went straight up.VERY tail heavy, gave full power to the super tigre 90,gained altitude and finally got it to level out. took about 10 tries to land that thing.had to land it like a harrier but with some speed or it would snap out of it.Seagull was no help on balancing it,so I added around 6-8 ounces of weight to the nose.flew better but had to land hot. got rid of that thing.
Posted on: 8/25/2011 8:52 AM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Range Check
or try this http://tinyurl.com/3nomyd7
Posted on: 8/17/2011 3:48 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Range Check
From Futaba's website this is for Futaba radios on 72mhz check other manufactors if need be. Please note that different systems demonstrate different range checks, and the same system will range check differently in different conditions. Also, the receiver antenna's installation effects the range test—exiting the top of the model is ideal. Before you range test: equipment preparation and mounting 1. Pre-installation inspection: a. Be sure the receiver antenna is intact, with no scratches, tears, hard creases or other damage, and that it is securely attached to the receiver. b. Be sure the receiver crystal is fully seated in the receiver. c. Always pad the receiver, and cover the crystal location to ensure the crystal does not fall out should it become loose. d. Never install an aftermarket "whip" or shortened transmitter or antenna. These are not recommended by Futaba and may affect your overall range. 2. Receiver antenna routing recommendations: a. Keep the antenna as far as possible from servo wires, metal pushrods, ignitor wires, anything carbon fiber, or anything else that may conduct electricity. Be aware that truly metallic (metal-colored MonoKote is not) and carbon-fiber finishes can affect radio range as well. b. Exit the antenna above the aircraft, not close to the ground, if possible. This dramatically increases the accuracy of a ground range test. c. Remember: if this is a gasoline-powered model, EVERYTHING radio system related must be isolated by at least 12 inches. This includes the antenna. Don't be tempted to run the antenna forward up the fuse if your receiver is rear-mounted, or that isolation protection is lost. d. Ideally, have the antenna exit the fuse within inches of the receiver, and mount to the top of the vertical fin (run the antenna through 2 holes of a cutoff servo arm, then rubber band that servo arm to a t-pin out the top of the fin). e. NEVER cut, fold, twist, coil, or knot your receiver antenna wire. f. If you wish to run the antenna within the model, consider running it inside a plastic guide tube to minimize the chance of metal contact. In some installations, straight out the wing is a great choice! g. Strain relief is critical! Be sure to secure your receiver antenna with a cutoff clevis arm or other method to protect it in case someone steps on your antenna! 3. Gasoline powered model recommendations: a. All ignition equipment, including an electronic kill switch, must be mounted at least 12", and preferably 14", away from all radio equipment, including throttle servos, radio system power switch, receiver antenna, etc. b. Ignition kill switch should always be on opposite side of fuselage from your radio/receiver's on/off switch. c. All pushrods going to anything related to the engine must be non-conductive (just non-metal clevises is not sufficient. Use a nylon, plastic, or similar pushrod to the throttle servo, kill switches, etc).Transmitter antenna: Leave the transmitter's antenna retracted, and be sure both batteries are fully charged. (For the 9Z family of radios, you must pull the antenna fully out, then collapse the upper sections into the bottom segment. If the bottom segment is not locked in place, you will not have any range at all, as the case shields the antenna from having sufficient output.) 4. Position the aircraft away from wires, other transmitters, radio towers, etc. Test 1 - engine/motor off, minimum of 100 ft. range •Have a friend view the model but not hold it, engine off. •With your antenna completely collapsed, walk away from the model, holding the radio as if you were flying, and working all controls constantly. Stop when the servos jitter significantly (a jitter here and there is normal), control movement stops (PCM), or you lose control altogether. •Measure the distance. If greater than 100 feet, proceed to Test 2. Less than 100 feet of range check means you need more information to determine if your system is safe to fly. 1.Are both batteries fully charged? Peak batteries, check voltage, and repeat test to be sure. 2.What does your specific radio call for in its manual? Different models' manuals will provide you the accurate range for its particular performance. 3.Is the radio a 9Z, 12Z or 14MZ? If so, do you have antenna collapsed with only the base section of the antenna exposed? If not, you will not get an accurate range reading. 4.Are you using a genuine Futaba receiver? Small, park flyer receivers and some other non-Futaba receivers demonstrate different ranges of performance than Futaba's standard receivers. Please consult your receiver's documentation. 5.If you have previously range checked and flown this system in a similar location, similar weather, similar installation, etc, is the range you are now seeing less than 90% of what you have previously seen? If so, DO NOT FLY unless you are aware of specific differences in this set of circumstances that explain the change. 6.Ask a fellow modeler with a similar system to duplicate your range check to see if his range is similar to yours. 7.Repeat the range check with a different transmitter/same receiver and different receiver/same transmitter to try to isolate if either is not performing properly. •Repeat the test with your friend holding the model exactly as he will in test 2. If range testing a Heli, it is suggested that you either "stake down" the heli or use two long flat boards over the skids and weigh them down. Note that a person holding your model can provide a "grounding" affect and may increase or decrease the range demonstrated. Test 2 - engine/motor on •Repeat the test with the model's engine running. If a decrease of more than 10% is noted from test one, research and resolve the cause of interference prior to flying your model. ◦Check for significant vibration in the model, particularly loose engine or engine mount bolts. ◦If gasoline-powered, double-check all items listed above. Consider having the ignition, if any, tested. ◦Check that the receiver crystal is securely seated in the receiver. ◦Be sure the receiver antenna has a proper strain relief and is not being pulled out of the receiver when the engine is running. ◦If you are unable to find the cause of the problem, DO NOT FLY. Contact Futaba Support at 217-398-8970 option 2
Posted on: 8/17/2011 3:45 PM by Author "P47Tbolt" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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