RE: FS One by Hangar 9
The main thing that really bugs me is the RESOLUTION OF THE COLLECTIVE STICK when I'm flying helis!!! This is really frustrating, say I'm trying to hover... The heli is ASCENDING at about 2-3mph, I add a tick of downward collective... nothing happens... I add another tick... still nothing.... another tiny increment... NOW THE HELI IS DESCENDING at 2-3mph... It ends up with the heli bobbing up and down between about 5 feet while hovering, making it impossible to perform spot landings, and figure 8s... or anything else with accuracy. This actually makes it impossible to maintain a head-high hover, or maintain altitude when out of the ground effect. I tried using the throttle dial to hover... SAME PROBLEM, I tried using the trim slider to hover... 3 ticks of trim, nothing happens, one more and WOW a big response... I'm going to switch sims, this is a fatal flaw I tried to hook up my dx6i but it wouldn't work.
Posted on: 9/7/2009 3:50 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9075485

RE: I want to try EDF, I don't know where to start!
Awesome! That's what I'll do! What's the build like, and how does it perform? Will it be capable of snap rolls, spins and knife edge or is that only possible with a puller prop?
Posted on: 6/23/2009 11:11 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8875857

RE: I want to try EDF, I don't know where to start!
So how about the 33" Bob-E-Cat with the MiniFan Pro (480), And a Scorpion 2221-6 (4400 Kv) with a Hyperion 50a ESC, then I'll run a 3s 4000ma/h pack. I've already got a 2221-6 and 50 ESC, I ran it in my T-rex 450. I'd like it to transfer it into the Bob-E-Cat. Is this a viable plan? Also, where do I get the 1/2a retracts and what's the build like? I can't seem to fin much info... http://www.ejf.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=205
Posted on: 6/23/2009 9:24 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8875497

I want to try EDF, I don't know where to start!
I've been flying helis for a few years and started flying planes earlier this year, I want to fly an EDF model, I lost my T-28 with my aerial photography gear and everything in the ocean when I lost orientation yesterday. This is pretty sad as I had invested almost a thousand into it and only flew it a handful of times. I've been looking at the E-flite f-15 eagle, I like the power sytem (would probably change to 480 motors on 4s), I like the large scale, and some aspects of the design, but they quality is really lacking in my opinion, is that regular styrafoam?! I'd really like to hear some suggestions. Thanks.
Posted on: 6/22/2009 7:30 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8872401

RE: FlyCamOne 3?
FCO3 is wireless?!
Posted on: 5/25/2009 8:13 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8797920

RE: Intellect 6000mah lipo in b44
Does anybody know the height of the battery brace in the b44 with the set and thumb screws threaded on 2-3 turns? I won't get my b44 in the mail until next week and I want to know if what batteries will work. Why does trinity put connectors that can hardly handle 35 amps on a pack that can deliver 360 amps? [:)]
Posted on: 4/26/2009 2:27 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8715826

Intellect 6000mah lipo in b44
You can get these packs for about 75-80 bucks, they're 31mm high... Are they of decent quality and will they fit the b44? http://www.precisionrc.com/nv/car/product/details.is?product_id=56169
Posted on: 4/25/2009 9:23 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8715277

Woah! phishing email sent through RCU?
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/killerkiwicomics/Picture1-2.png[/IMG] Sender is nidal_hussein@yahoo.com [b]Just got this![/b] [quote] PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AIRCRAFT COMPONENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN YOUR COUNTRY. Dear friend Thank you for your prompt response and my Intention is to invest into establishment of aircraft components manufacturing company for commercial purpose in your country using you as a front based on your vast experience and I hope to achieve these through seeking your cooperation to complete this project in four phases. Phase 1: Visibility study and registration of the company. Phase 2: Purchasing of 100 acres of land in your nominated areas. Phase 3: Tender of total estimated cost of the project by your nominated building contractor to build the company as stipulated in the architecture's drawing that will be presented by your nominated architect. Phase 4: Tender of total estimated cost of the first five commercial aircraft components that will be manufacture by our proposed company in your country. Commission: You shall be entitled to 12% of the total estimated cost of the project as your commission and for your cooperation and your job for now until the project is completed is to be the managing director of the proposed company and to manage the project after completion for five years before handing over to me. You will also ensure that you use your position to get all the required documentation for the success of these project and to disburse fund to various department necessary during the course of the project after the fund has been release to you and there will be an international business agreement to be sign by both parties on the day of releasing of (fund) for the execution of the project. Therefore, if you are have the capability to handle this project perfectly and effectively please reply immediately by sending me your letter of acceptance and indicate your personal data and your curriculum vitae or biography for consideration on this matter as this is the only I can be able to ascertain if you have the capability to handle this big project effectively. Looking forward to hearing from you urgently. Yours sincerely, Nidal Hussein N.B. If you have another investment ideas that is better than the one stated above please be kind to inform me or send me a blueprint as I am open to other investment ideology. [/quote] Has anyone else got one of these? Looking to stir up a conversation here... -Matt
Posted on: 2/11/2009 10:24 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8467202

Why aren't outrunners used in surface vehicles?
Outrunners have great torque and powerband, it seems like they would be ideal for many electric buggies and trucks. Anybody know why they aren't used?
Posted on: 2/9/2009 10:44 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8459439

RE: Cheap Lipos?
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/killerkiwicomics/Picture2.png[/IMG] I just bought that 6000mah lipo a few minutes ago on Ebay, $70 shipped to Washington seems like a good deal to me, the seller says it new. Does that look like a good deal to you?
Posted on: 1/6/2009 9:05 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8327487

RE: What is the largest battery you can put on a blade 400
You asked for it... [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/killerkiwicomics/IMG_0468.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/killerkiwicomics/IMG_0466.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/killerkiwicomics/IMG_0469.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/killerkiwicomics/IMG_0470.jpg[/IMG] THAT... is the biggest battery you can put in a Blade 400.
Posted on: 12/31/2008 10:40 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8304267

RE: Looking for a Reputable/Reliable company
I always advise people not to buy from those iffy sites like xheli, nitroplanes, xrc, nitrorcx, minirccar, exceedrc, redcat, ETC. all those sites sell inferior products (some worse than others), obviously you or I wouldn't fall for it, but they are in business selling these products to laymen who don't know any better... at least they help keep the hobby small and breed out the dumb ones... [;)] helidirect, readyheli, Heliproz, amainhobbies, Amain is my favorite... [;)] buy from those guys! If the site is dressed up like a toy store (with terms that appeal to little kids) like the ones I mentioned, stay away! Also, most of the sites that advertise outside of the boards are no good. like if you see an ad in google or wherever that says "2 speed nitro buggy" ETC it's probably one of those no good turds. Some people will back these guys up saying their prices are low for low income people, but for the garbage that you get, these things are overpriced.
Posted on: 12/12/2008 11:25 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8240305

RE: Hey, on a mission to the upper troposphere, need your help.
I've been flying an align 450 for 6 months now, I own a sim. I can hover in all directions and fly in FF, not much 3d, can roll and loop. I understand the difficulty in flying helis in FPV... That's why I'm considering a plane instead. http://www.dynaflite.com/reviews/dyfa4502-rcr.html I was thinking a powered glider would be efficient and it's large wing span would provide lift at high altitudes.
Posted on: 12/2/2008 1:46 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8203986

RE: Hey, on a mission to the upper troposphere, need your help.
I would just let the blades autorotate as the heli descends to keep it stable and save power, the landing would be in a powered flight mode. Not in favor of a 450 though... might see what kind of ceiling a powered glider would have...
Posted on: 12/1/2008 6:07 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8202471

RE: Hey, on a mission to the upper troposphere, need your help.
Yes, heard that... I'll need a amplifier for the control TX (dx7) too http://www.hyperlinktech.com/productfamily.aspx?id=376 Will this work?
Posted on: 12/1/2008 1:30 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8201542

Hey, on a mission to the upper troposphere, need your help.
[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/killerkiwicomics/Picture4-1.png[/IMG] How's it look? I want to use a Spektrum radio system (2.4ghz) will it interfere with my 2.4ghz video system? Also, thinking about platforms, will a 450 heli haul this crap up into no man's land and be able to auto down? should I go with an overpowered easystar or something? 3 miles is 15,000 feet, do you think if it's straight up my range will improve? EDIT: don't pay attention to the relay, that's for something else.
Posted on: 11/30/2008 2:30 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8196834

RE: EasyStar! Best power set up. Or just stay Stock.
I've got these I was thinking about using... From my heli... http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/20067 http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/2_389_416/products_id/20706 Will they work?
Posted on: 11/30/2008 2:14 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8196817

RE: Best electric rc car upgrade(s)
Wow, Redcat... VV@11M@R+ {@R! !+'$ @ +0Y for 1!++1e k!ds! Wow, just head a major spasm there.. [;)] !f u c4n r34d th!5 u r3411y n33d t0 g37 14!d wow man another one!
Posted on: 11/25/2008 10:54 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8184026

Micro nitro
I like the idea, Blackhawk makes one and I think there's another called suprex... I just wish I could buy one of better quality. Smaller is cheaper, that's why. Anybody know of more 450 size nitro helis?
Posted on: 11/2/2008 3:40 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8106788

RE: New Eflite Lipo gets charge error.
Ya hooked up my volt meter, one cell is way, way low. I'm going to see if I can send it in.
Posted on: 11/2/2008 2:38 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8106753

New Eflite Lipo gets charge error.
My new Eflite battery that came with the my blade 400 is not charging with the supplied charger. The status LED for cell 3 flashes red and green while the charge led flashes red. My volt meter reads about 10 volts for the whole pack. Can anybody help me?
Posted on: 11/1/2008 4:43 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8105219

RE: Aluminum carrying cases for 400 and 450 helis
Probably going to get the align one and paint over the "conquer your heart" crap on the front of it.
Posted on: 10/27/2008 12:22 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8088217

RE: Aluminum carrying cases for 400 and 450 helis
Has nobody heard of them?
Posted on: 10/25/2008 12:47 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8082593

Aluminum carrying cases for 400 and 450 helis
I found most of them use terrible materials and they either have crappy foam, tiny gauge aluminum, don't fit right, or all three of those things. Does anyone have experience with these? I was wondering which one is best. I've got a B400 now, probably going to upgrade to the Beam E4 eventually. Just wondering which one would fit my spektrum dx6i and heli and hold up well. Thanks, -Matt
Posted on: 10/20/2008 8:57 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8068177

RE: What's your sim, and looking for a cool heli.
Ok, it's been almost two hours and it's half way done installing, It might be because I forgot to turn off my virus checker.
Posted on: 10/3/2008 12:01 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8014236

RE: What's your sim, and looking for a cool heli.
I just bought FS ONE, installing right now, I think i'd like to start with a BEAM E4, I won't have any trouble building kits. Was FS ONE a good choice?
Posted on: 10/2/2008 10:25 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8013957

What's your sim, and looking for a cool heli.
I've only got about $400 right now, I downloaded the free demo for G4, tough to fly a heli with the keyboard! I want to learn how to fly a 450 CCPM, and be able to go from a ground hugging newb all the way to advanced 3D with the sim. Flying a 4-channel CX got me bug-eyed, I might have a heart attack if I jump into CP helis without a sim. I can't really afford to crash, so I want to avoid trying to learn with the actual heli I don't want to fly it until I'm more confident. I also really like micro helis, but I haven't heard great things about them, If there's one that would deliver the same stable hover as a 400+ heli, let me know. I like nitro too, I've been racing 8th scale truggies at www.tacomarc.com for 3 years now, and nitro engine tuning is something I can do easily now. I saw the blackhawk micro nitro heli, it doesn't look like it would perform too well, probably better if it were electric, but I like it just because it's different. And, I would be afraid to fly a large nitro becasue of the cost involved if I crashed. Mainly I'm wondering which sim would be best for learning small helis. And what are some interesting one-of-a-kind helis like the micron or micro nitro ETC? What are your opinions on E-flite and they're crappy materials and high prices ETC. I like the Beam 4 A LOT! Just by looking at it has the same beautiful machining and tight tolerances I look for in truggies, I compared it too an align SE and am I wrong to think it looks nicer? Thunder tiger and kyosho both make truggies and kyosho's are much nicer than thunder tiger's is the same true for their helis? Just can't decide what I really want, thanks![:)]
Posted on: 10/1/2008 11:44 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8010784

RE: E-SKY or E-FLITE HELI????
He's right, E-flite really ticked me off when I flew their first CX, the initial price was like a down-payment.
Posted on: 9/30/2008 11:40 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8007561

RE: Would you want "The Perfect RC Vehicle"?
If it were perfect in every way you would be able to modify it, not being able to make it better is a flaw so it wouldn't be perfect... Perfect would keep you extremely entertained and you would get high on adrenaline every time you used it or worked on it... or used it and worked on it at exactly the same time.
Posted on: 9/24/2008 9:30 PM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7987846

RE: Is 8mv/c bad for NIMH 5000mah matched EP packs?
Turns out it was the charger, I don't know what was wrong with it, but when I sent it in to DTX they replaced it and said it was irrepairable.
Posted on: 9/22/2008 11:57 AM by Author "PENGUINBLASTER!!!" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7979174