RE: JR1222 RECEIVER switches
[quote]ORIGINAL: RAPPTOR thanks simple best easy.. how about charging?? dont want to unhook batterys [/quote] Well I'd say how you charge depends a lot on what type batteries you're using? All my batteries are A123's and those have balance/charge leads that look like a servo lead and those leads are completely separate from the discharge leads. If you're using one of the FMA node only (balance lead) chargers then it's a snap. If you have a charger that requires both the balance leads and the discharge leads hooked up to charge, it's a bit more of a challenge. Also, charging two batteries in the model at the same time presents a problem for almost all of the chargers we use in our hobby; the common ground issue. There's lots of information on that problem here and on various forums and I won't attempt to cover it all in this response, but basically it means that you must unhook at least one battery to do both at the same time. Since there is a small, tiny really, amount of current being drawn by the fail on softswitch setup even when it's off, most guys unplug the batteries on the PowerSafe rx's at the end of the day anyway.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 7:01 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: JR1222 RECEIVER switches
Yup, lov2flyrc is correct. You can acutally turn the rx on/off using a bind plug in the switch port as all that switch does is to jumper the ground and signal pins in that port to actuate a built in fail on softswitch. Do not attempt to use a regular on/off switch on the PowerSafe rx's.
Posted on: 5/19/2013 6:08 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: 10th Anniversary Warbirds Over The Rockies Sept. 13-15, 2013
Any RV parking?
Posted on: 5/18/2013 5:55 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Servo question
[quote]ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me [quote]ORIGINAL: motor12 Well i called the futaba service center again this morning and talked to a different guy, who was very polite and seemed willing to help. I told him yesterday i was told i could only run NIMH batteries on futaba servos not lipos or life batteries. I told the service center guy a lot of people are running LIFE batteries and no reg. with no problems. He told me to hold he would check. When he came back he said i would be fine using a LIFE battery set up without a regulator. So that is what i am going to do. [/quote] [b]Kinda makes me nervous that he had to check before he could answer such a basic question. [/b] Look into A123 (life) packs too,, you'll be happy once you try them, but it does take a little schooling to get acquainted with calculating how many flights before recharging since you can't just go by voltage. I've been running them for a few years now and swear by them,,, good luck [/quote] Welcome to Hobby Services.... IF you can get them on the phone, in my experience you get someone who cannot help you with questions about 9 times out of 10. It took Bax (Bill Baxter over on the Futaba support forum) who runs the USA Futaba service operation for Hobbico, several years to say that A123/LiFE batteries were okay for 6 volt rated servos, even though the voltage on an A123/LiFE is virtually identical to a 5 cell "6 volt" NiCD/NiMH pack. For the OP; I think the decision to go with the newer chemistry is the way to go but as mentioned, there is a bit of a learning curve associated with using those batteries. One of the biggies is that you cannot volt check 'em to determine charge state and you need to educate yourself on why as well as some other important points about using those batteries.... ;)
Posted on: 5/16/2013 6:55 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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Red wheel pants?
Hi Tom, Hope things have been going okay for you and that one of these days we'll see you actively back in the model business. I was wondering if you might happen to have a couple of red wheel pants (L & R) for the 28% size (84" wing, it's the red/yellow/black) Extra 300 I could buy? My "Bunny" had an off runway landing today and although I got off almost scott free, I could use a set of new wheel pants before I try fixing these. Thanks! Edit info: Talked to Tom this afternoon and the new wheel pants are on the way, Thank You!
Posted on: 9/17/2012 11:47 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
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RE: Hobbico vs. Tower Hobbies servos
'Oughta be similar since Hobbico owns Tower Hobbies and a BUNCH of other hobby companies.... [:)]
Posted on: 9/5/2012 5:13 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Old school funtana 90
Dave is right in that no two models of the same type and manufacturer will weigh exactly the same and there are occasions where you'll get one with some just flat heavy wood in the beast. That's why you pay so much for competition grade balsa for instance and then the guys will weigh each piece before using it for a model. The single wing rib aileron servo mount was really problematic and Horizon changed it without admitting it was a problem. I know one guy who flew his for years without issue and another who had one wing disintegrate not too long after he put it together. I would NOT fly it without fixing the aileron servo mount issue. The fact that Horizon changed it mid production run and all the complaining you see on here if you look up the old Funtana 90 threads, should testify to the need. My friend's model with the 26cc gasser will NOT HOVER at this altitude and his weight but mine will.... ;)
Posted on: 9/4/2012 8:40 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: getting started
Ummm..... so what do you really want to do? The radios and components are different between marine and air and from your questions you'll need help with whichever one you choose. I can't remember the name of the local boat club but if you want to go air I suggest you spend some time out at the field asking questions. We also have trainer pilots but I don't think the club trainer exists anymore. The field is in Saratoga Springs next to the Jordan river and is a really nice facitily other than there being water on three sides to complicate dead sticks but no field is perfect unless you've lots of money to join a private facility. http://www.utahvalleyaeromodelers.com/
Posted on: 9/4/2012 8:26 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Old school funtana 90
Uhhh.... brick.... Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings but while very few people claimed to have put one of these puppies in the air at the advertised flying weight, yours is really heavy. Mine has a YS-110 in it, weighs in at 9lbs and is really fun to fly. A friend has the 90 with one of those CRRG (?) 26 size gassers, don't know what it weighs but it's obviously a LOT heavier than mine. Does it fly? Sure, question is what does it fly like? Lots of guys put small gassers in these things and claim they fly fine so it just depends on your flying style and what you prefer. As you get into bigger models, weight can be a killer. Lighter ALWAYS fly's better.... ;)
Posted on: 9/3/2012 6:24 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: DLE 55-RA
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey DLE used to be just another Chineese engine, but Great Planes imports them now and Hobby Services (Futaba, OS) services and supports them. [/quote] Ummm.... if there was a reason NOT to buy something that would be it....[:(] Now if Jody was still hanging his hat at Valley View, and that still may be the place to buy 'em but I wouldn't buy something covered by Hobby Services. Every experience I've had with them has been crummy and it is in fact the reason I quit using Futaba radios. Some folks say they've had good luck with Hobby Services (they do ALL the service work for Hobbico who owns Great Planes, Tower and many other companies) but that is contrary to my experience. JMHO. Man I think I'm going to give up on this website. The stupid thing starts hanging up about 7AM Mountain Time and gets worse as the day goes on. You try to add photos to ads or threads or edit something and the stupid website hangs up. Get out, flush the cache, restart the browser and it MAY work. It's no wonder the number of ads posted and the forum posts as well have been dropping like a rock for some time now.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 7:02 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Hangar 9 PTS Mustang MkII CG question.
Well without any further information, I put the three ounces of lead on the nose which put the CG right in the middle of the acceptable range. The model flew fine; couple of clicks of down elevator and a couple of clicks of aileron was all the trim needed. Oh, while I handled the takeoff fine I did pick up a bit of a wing srape on rollout after landing. I'd have to conclude that it's a bit squirrelly on the runway and possibly not a real good choice for a raw beginner, however my Nexstar is no picnic on the runway either.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 7:10 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 PTS Mustang MkII CG question.
Yeah it seems like a lot of weight to me as well especially for a model this size. Three ounces is all I added to the nose of the 2.6 Comp-Arf in my avatar and it's a whole bunch bigger/heavier model. I read through a bunch of that other PTS Mustang thread and saw one post indicating the guy added 7 1/2 ounces of lead on the nose and that's really out of whack if accurate. Yes I tried balancing it upside down, wound up with some finger nail marks in the top of the wing... lol It also has the crankshaft flywheel weight and that really heavy three bladed propeller on it for the time being. I know that the wing was changed from version one but the change in the CG seems a bit much as well to go from 4 1/2" on the first version to 3 3/4" on the second with an additional 1/4" on either side of leeway. The three ounces I put on the nose just behind the cowl only gets me to about the 4" mark on the CG so I'm now suspicious that something else is amiss. If I pull that flywheel weight off the crank, go to just the Evolution flange extension thing and a two bladed APC prop down the road, it's 'gonna need even more nose weight. Oh, it's the RTF version and I sold the DX6i to one of the guys in our club.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 8:56 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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Hangar 9 PTS Mustang MkII CG question.
Okay this is a repost from another thread due to lack of responses to my specific question which is not really represented by the title of that thread, sorry if it irritates some folks to see a repost.... For reasons (medical) that I won't get into, I've been forced to re-learn how to fly my RC models. I've started with my foamies and now have one of the MK II PTS (red tail) Mustangs as the next step and I'm wondering about the CG setting. The newer ones say 3 3/4" in the manual and that has required some lead on the nose. I converted the thing to an 1100mah A123 since it came with a dead and unrecoverable NiMH and it may be a bit lighter than what it had, but I've got three ounces on the nose and it just barely brings the thing into the back of the acceptible 3 1/2" to 4" range. Anybody got some input on whether or not these things are coming out tailheavy or suggestions for where the CG 'oughta be based on experience? Thanks guys.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 6:17 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: New Hanger 9 p-51 mustang **Trainer?!?**
Okay for reasons (medical) that I won't get into, I've been forced to re-learn how to fly my RC models. I've started with my foamies and now have one of the MK II PTS (red tail) Mustangs as the next step and I'm wondering about the CG setting. The newer ones say 3 3/4" in the manual and that has required some lead on the nose. I converted the thing to an 1100mah A123 since it came with a dead and unrecoverable NiMH and it may be a bit lighter than what it had, but I've got three ounces on the nose and it just barely brings the thing into the back of the acceptible 3 1/2" to 4" range. Anybody got some input on whether or not these things are coming out tailheavy or suggestions for where the CG 'oughta be based on experience? Thanks guys.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 8:04 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: JR 12x with
Try adjusting the screen contrast.
Posted on: 8/22/2012 6:39 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: 1st time gas eng. user
This will get you started: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8673009/tm.htm Then there is LOTS of information in this forum if you want to peruse it or use the search engine... ;) http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_142/tt.htm
Posted on: 8/18/2012 12:55 PM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Is there a radio that does not lose signal?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jagthack It had a 6.0v battery pack on a fresh charge on the first flight of the day. Before you ASSume I don't know what I'm doing how about clarifying what I my experience is instead of ASSuming you know everything. [/quote] This is part of the reason you're having trouble with the responses; it'd be hard to count the number of guys who post this type of response to questions about a crashed model wherein the radio system is blamed only to find out later, there is a power system problem not faulty radio gear. Faulty radio gear is RARELY the case and if you tried browsing around or using the search engine here you'd know that rather than ASSuming you're the only one who's ever had this kind of issue and your attitude is not encouraging thoughtful responses.
Posted on: 8/12/2012 5:10 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Binding receiver in Spektrum radio
[quote]ORIGINAL: AndyKunz The problem is more likely that he didn't use two of the same receiver. If one is an AR9300 and the other an AR9310 then that explains the problem. I have two AR8000's bound to the same model and functioning fine together, one with telemetry, at 11ms DSMX. It works because they're two of the same. He's been e-mailing me too. When I had him go to DSM2 on a hunch that he had mixed receiver types, he then changed to 22ms to get things together. That makes it pretty obvious that he doesn't have two of the same. Andy [/quote] Well that's good to know, from what he posted over on the forum that shall not be named.... [:)] He indicated he'd talked to you and left the impression that the DSMX system would not support dual rx's in the DSMX mode. Didn't make a lot of sense to me when I read it but this explanation of his difficulties makes much more sense.
Posted on: 8/12/2012 5:03 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Binding receiver in Spektrum radio
You've got this question scattered among several forums. As I mentioned in one of the other forums which cannot be mentioned here on RCU..... I don't have the exact tx/rx you're using but all the others I've used work the same way. There's something else going on here that you're overlooking. You CAN bind multiple rx's to Spektrum/JR 2.4GHz tx's, more than two if you want. You can do it one at a time or both at the same time so I'm not sure what your issue is if you're following the method Rich mentioned?
Posted on: 8/11/2012 4:41 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: DLE vs 3W,DA,Zenoah even OS
[quote]ORIGINAL: greggK I'm in the 50-80 cc range. [/quote] Rather large engine size range..... ;) Warbirds tend to be tail heavy and so the G-62 Zenoah is popular for that reason; it's heavy in it's unmodified form like Ralph does or used to do for folks. ZDZ's are great engines but require cowl baffling to keep 'em cool, I think this is because of the relatively small fin area found on these engines but they really are horses for their size and light weight. DA's are known for not only their reliability but the CS from DA is not to be duplicated anywhere in the hobby that I've seen. The new DA-60 is really a performer but weighs less than a DA-50 and personally, I'm a bit leary of the DA-85. DLE is a copy of the DA. Seems to be a pretty good engine from what I've seen and the CS is a bit dependent on where you buy it, suggest Valley View but not sure since Jody left. 3W's are either loved or hated and tend to be some of the heavier engines. New ones have ignitions that require significant thought to placement for cooling as well as a mininum of a two cell Li-Ion/Li-Po or six cell NiMH/NiCD batteries.
Posted on: 8/3/2012 5:57 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Throttle servo too close to ignition?
[quote]ORIGINAL: djmp69 Those of you that assumed that I ONLY came here, didn't use a search engine, or just simply feel that I wasted your time, well, I won't apologize.  Ask me, you wasted your own time writing such pompous and worthless responses, thereby getting into a discussion and writing that you're ''not going to get into it AGAIN''.  Wow, talk about the attention span of a sparrow... [/quote] Okay you've had your 15 minutes of fame, gotten a chance to voice your indignation over a perceived personal slight and gotten to throw out some personal slights, now go away.
Posted on: 7/27/2012 6:30 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Aero Works P-51?
[quote]ORIGINAL: dale691 Between the flap problem mentioned above and the gear problem that I keep reading about this kit is getting very disheartening. I think the flap problem is a QC issue really and very poor as this is not a cheap kit! Wonder if I bought a TF warbird would I be feeling the same way. I have already recovered the vertical fin as there was a crack in the sheeting where it had been sanded far too thin. Not very excited about this project at the moment. Also is anyone actually using those zebra servos which were provided for the gear? [/quote] Yup, it's a QA issue and I'd hate to be the one charged with chasing down these sorts of issues with the Chinese factory but the Sierra's are a gorgeous addition....[8D] TF? My brother has one; be prepared to cut the bottom of the wing open to reinforce the landing gear mounting area as well as the main spar to keep it from shoving the gear through the top of the wing or the wing folding in flight. Also, by the time you add the landing gear, cockpit kit, inner gear doors, sliding canopy, all the hardware etc. to the TF, the price tag is very similar to the AW. Use the Zebra servos? Not me, several reports of 'em burning holes right through the bottom of the cases. Mine's got Hitec HS-65MG's. I also doubled up on the air tanks. This is my first Warbird although I started out thinking I'd be a Warbird guy, some fiend..... got me started on IMAC stuff. I always told people that I drank beer while working on the models to smooth over the little frustrations encountered along the way but this thing drove me to whiskey. HOWEVER, I really am quite pleased with the way this thing turned out.... :) Hopefullly I'll get to fly it one day but for right now I'm having to relearn to fly RC stuff as the recent brain surgery or the previous TIA (the medical types don't know) caused some hand/eye coordination issues and I'm trying to relearn how to fly RC starting with my foamies. Here's a few pics showing the fuselage equipment, the start of modifying things for the Sierras and finished. I notice that they now offer the new razorback version with or without gear, they should have done it with this one when they couldn't cut a deal with Robart sufficient to keep the price down a bit and just let the Chinese copy the Robarts.
Posted on: 7/26/2012 6:14 PM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: Throttle servo too close to ignition?
[quote]ORIGINAL: djmp69 [quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey Actually, I think you will find that most of us that fly gas don't give a flip about the 12'' rule, esp with 2.4 systems. [/quote] Actually, maybe that's why I'm having the doubts, because everyone that I know that flys gas sticks to it, and thats among 5 different clubs... [/quote] If you've already made up your mind, why are you here asking questions? Like I said, use the search engine or continue with the course of action you've already decided on.
Posted on: 7/25/2012 5:33 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ARF or RTF to get the rust off.
While I'd normally agree and myself went from the Futaba 4 channel rx that comes with a Nexstar to a 9C Super while I still had the Nexstar, going to a bigger radio does not solve the OP's "which plane" question. He doesn't even seem sure he WANTS to go beyond and considering the price tag on the PTS Mustang it really is an excellent option. If he decides to go on the DX6i will serve for quite a few planes and he can buy the DX18, 12X or 18MHz somewhere down the road.... ;)
Posted on: 7/25/2012 5:28 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ARF or RTF to get the rust off.
[quote]ORIGINAL: phazelwood ok, that all makes sense and thanks very much. I'm assuming based on the comments that the futaba radio I mentioned isn't all that great. The DX6i seems to get better reviews.   I am leaning toward getting that mustang kit,  with the DX6i and engine, simply because I like mustangs and never had one to fly before and I do not have a .45 engine at all, The engine in that kit seems to get good reviews as well.   I understand about getting as much radio as I can,   I also know that I will doubtfully ever need much more radio than the DX6i in that kit based on what I flew in the past and what I wanted to build and fly.   So the next question is,   Is the DX6i  a radio that is reliable?  If not, what radio would any of you suggest.   [/quote] Well first of all, the Mustang PTS is "Ready To Fly" or "RTF" as you mentioned in the title of this thread with your question. They do have a ARF version but it does NOT have the trainer features, no radio, no engine, no electronics etc. but can have retractable gear installed. The DX6i is a great little radio and should you decide to go with either Spektrum or the JR DSMX radios, you have access to all the nifty little RTF or BNF (Bind and Fly) models from Park Zone or E-Flite that Horizon sells. Is it the "Best" you can buy? No, but will most likely serve you well untill such time as you decide you want to go farther than to "for the time being I was hoping to get a ARF .40 size trainer that can get me in the air quickly so I can shake all the rust off.".... ;) I didn't look REAL close at all the other models suggested, but I believe this is the only RTF one of the bunch?
Posted on: 7/24/2012 4:59 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11167041

RE: Throttle servo too close to ignition?
Any ideas? Yeah.... Nope, on second thought I'm not 'gonna get into this discussion/argument AGAIN. Use the RCU website search engine.....;)
Posted on: 7/24/2012 4:45 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ARF or RTF to get the rust off.
Ahhh, let's make it easy for a model that will take you from raw trainer to some pretty nice performance especially if you get rid of the three blade trainer prop and go with an APC two blade while feeding the little Evolution some 30% nitro.... ;) http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/p-51-mustang-mkii-pts-rtf-HAN4425 It's RTF, only $400.00 and the shipping was free except for the oversize $13.50 fee or get one local. That is unless your married to the idea of a Futaba radio because this one comes with a DX6i radio setup?
Posted on: 7/23/2012 6:13 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Aero Works P-51?
Shouldn't be an issue, IIRC I just split the difference between the wing root and wing tip position because the flaps didn't line up exactly. You don't even notice it when the model is assembled and sitting outside... ;)
Posted on: 7/22/2012 5:44 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: ZDZ Engines
They're great engines; light, powerful and very throttle responsive with the rotary valve intake system. Downside is that they can overheat if you run 'em too long on the ground at high power settings, or tightly cowled without sufficient attention paid to air flow and/or baffling and they have something of a reputation for being difficult to start which isn't an issue once you know how... ;) I would NOT use TBM for parts or anything else, use the new Canadian distributor. AMR I think but don't have a link handy you'll have to nose around for the Internet address. They are NOT priced in the DLE or other Chinese engines range, expect to pay about what you would for DA or 3W.
Posted on: 7/20/2012 7:05 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11162339

RE: Hangar 9 Servos - Replacement Parts/Gears
Kind of a weird deal this having their own servo brand and not servicing them.... Any way, I just picked up one of the PTS Mustangs that has the same S300 servos and for the optional flap operation they suggest a JR Sport "ST47BB" for the flaps, so I imagine that servo is close on the specs for the S300.
Posted on: 7/20/2012 6:47 AM by Author "Zeeb" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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