RE: E-FLIGHT BLADE CP
Wow! Many hours of hover time since installing the GWS DD Tail and the motor is still going strong even with the G90 gyro! I was LUCK to get an hour of use with the old eflite motor! Love it!
Posted on: 2/28/2008 11:26 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7150167

RE: E-FLIGHT BLADE CP
you are so right... the gyro is what eats the motors... today I replace my tail motor with a GWS direct drive.. what a difference! it is fantastic... the only glitching that occurs now is when the antenna is pointed at the bird. I will let you know haw the life is on the motor.
Posted on: 2/10/2008 9:35 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7055857

RE: E-FLIGHT BLADE CP
I go through tail rotor motors like kleenex (~2-3 hours/motor). I am using a g90 gyro. Does anyone else go through at this rate? Interesting enough, I am starting to see that my 'glitching' problem starts up a flight or two before the motor goes bad. Finally I am seeing a correlation! Perhaps the brushes start arcing so bad and it is running at full current to maintain position that the noise overloads the filter caps and transfers to the 3-in-one? anyone else see the same effect? Jordan
Posted on: 2/10/2008 11:26 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7052801

RE: E-FLIGHT BLADE CP
Wow! Why has this forum 'dried' up???
Posted on: 1/31/2008 11:27 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7001513

RE: E-FLIGHT BLADE CP
I'm so frustrated! After much sim time and may hours of stick time since Christmas, I can now hover with reasonable control through a battery... The frustration come from trying to increase altitude to ~5 feet the servos start glitching causing the the copter to instantaneously hop up a foot or two then back down rattling my nerves and making it VERY difficult to control. I have tried to make sure that the x-mitter antenna is vertical which helps a bit but not completely.... trying to see if it need to be sent back to Horizon... any experience or suggestions? Jordan
Posted on: 1/13/2008 10:20 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6903226

RE: Blade CX-2
There is a sample video on this page: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=664138&page=24
Posted on: 7/31/2007 7:21 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6180588

RE: Blade CX-2
I just saw some MAGNIFICENT video from this unit! http://www.hobby-lobby.com/video-camera.htm
Posted on: 7/31/2007 3:15 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6179652

RE: Blade CX-2
C5, I too set up my blade with a camera. I built a y-harness using new 'js't connectors to tap off the existing lipo. What I found was that there was so much motor 'noise' on the battery that the video image was completely washed out. I wend back to isolating the camera with a seperate battery. I found a nice light 420mah lipo that fits the bill. ~1/2 the weight of the 9v (which I tried too). I just velcro's this under the main lipo. It is still to heavy for my liking. I have not played around with 'filtering' the noise with caps yet. I'd love to know if anyone else had this issue and was able to solve it...? Jordan p.s. still looking for a description of the functions of the various switches on the dip switch under the cover in front?? Servo reversing? Programming?
Posted on: 7/26/2007 6:33 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6160441

RE: Blade CX-2
Newby, The DIP swich is a package of 8 microswitches that are unde the small cover on the lower left front of the transmitter... Jordan
Posted on: 7/25/2007 9:29 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6156714

RE: Blade CX-2
Question... Does anyone know the specific function of each of the DIP switches on the transmitter? Has anyone used the CX-2 transmitter as a slave to a DX-6 for training? Jordan
Posted on: 7/17/2007 12:43 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6122135

RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
Maidened the pulse today! No trim needed! smooth loops... nice axial rolls and beautiful landings even with 10mph gusts! Thid ed donr by my 10yo son. I flew a bit when it was up. Looking forward to a calm day when I can take it up! Nothing like 10yo eyesight and video game reflexes! What a gorgeous plane! Jordan
Posted on: 5/6/2007 8:12 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5819543

RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
That is EXACTLY what I mean! thanks for the response! Hopefully 'maiden' this weekend! Jordan
Posted on: 5/3/2007 10:39 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5805587

RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
I just recieved and built my pulse.... question--when running up the motot on my bench, the prop wash really caused the elevator/horizontal stabilizer to oscilate badly... screws are tight! Has anyone seen this? Did you add shim to tighten the assembly? does it affect the flying? Jordan
Posted on: 5/1/2007 8:36 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5798696

RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
Doug, Clear Skys to you! We anxiously await your report!! I will be following in your path next week after my wife relinquishes the plane to me for my birthday next week! Jordan
Posted on: 4/27/2007 7:32 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5780134

RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
Doug, I do not have a Super Sportster on my version of Realfligh! I have been spending some time on the KEtana... Where are the 'swap' pages that you found the model? Jordan
Posted on: 4/27/2007 10:22 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5777861

RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
My new pulse arrived today but I am not allowed to open it until next week (bday). In the meantime, can anyone recommend a good model on G3.5 sim (including expansion pack 2) that flys like the pulse? I have a few days to 'get ready!' thanks in advance! Jordan
Posted on: 4/27/2007 12:35 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5776644

RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
Thanks! Just ordered a 'sack-o' 4-40's!
Posted on: 4/24/2007 12:57 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5762944

RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
fliprob, what is the size of the nylon screws? I will get them on order while I am waiting for the plane.. Jordan
Posted on: 4/24/2007 10:22 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5762346

RE: E-Flite Mini Pulse XT Owner's Club
You guys have inspired me! After agonizing over what the 'next' plane should be, I just ordered a mini-pulse for my first aileron plan... been flying parkzone cub, and eflite jenny up until now... any suggestions for the first flight? I ordered the pnp and will be flying it with a 6 channel spectrum radio. Jordan
Posted on: 4/23/2007 6:34 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5759136

RE: Blade CX-2
2 knots... it pretty much wants it to be dead still...
Posted on: 4/7/2007 11:22 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5678504

RE: Blade CX-2
pop off the ball linkage from the swash and tighten or loosen it on the metal servo link to shorten or lenthen the link as needed. Jordan
Posted on: 2/17/2007 10:52 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5434603

RE: Blade CX-2
The other thing worth checking is that the pins are in the slots of the swash plate actuators.... I had this happen when I reattached the servos to the swash and forgot to engage the guide pins... Jordan
Posted on: 2/8/2007 4:56 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5390114

RE: Blade CX-2
The training gear is a big help... otherwise.... work on low altitude hover first... http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html
Posted on: 2/5/2007 12:43 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5374221

RE: Blade CX-2
A blade strike is an effect where, during certain maneuvers (radical at times) the upper blade, when trying to compensate for aircraft attitude, combined with the tilt (due to command input) of the lower blade tend to take up the same point of space in time... ie, they will hit each other while going in opposite directions. This typically leads to a broken, chipped, or cracked blade (or two) and most often ends up with the craft falling out of the sky rapidly due to the fact that both rotors have abruptly stopped... You'll know it when it happens!!
Posted on: 2/5/2007 12:21 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5374152

RE: Blade CX-2
What's odd is that he claims to be getting the yaw from the aileron control not the rudder...? On my rudder, I get a much faster spin in one direction thatn the other due to imballance of max motor power for one of the motors... I confirmed this by replacing the motors.
Posted on: 2/5/2007 11:55 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5374043

RE: Blade CX-2
Outstanding!!!! I just put it (the camera) on order!!!!!!! Thanks! Jordan
Posted on: 2/4/2007 1:33 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5369916

RE: Blade CX-2
After taking my CX2 up a couple hundred feet in a local park today, I realized that I NEED a camera on it!!! Can anyone recammend a small, light camera that they have used with their Blade? Always looking for new gizmos to bolt on... The 'easylights' are awesome and make for GREAT outdoor flying at night! Jordan
Posted on: 2/4/2007 12:57 AM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5368095

RE: Blade CX-2
Fabulous flying!!!!
Posted on: 1/3/2007 12:03 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5202805

RE: Blade CX-2
Neitl6, sounds like one of the gears in the servo has broken a tooth! I have had this hppen to me with my airplane servos. E-flite sells a replacement gear set (EFLRS601, $2.99). Sounds like one of the crashes with the blade stationary may have popped the tooth. Jordan
Posted on: 1/1/2007 12:37 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5192091

RE: ParkZone J-3 Cub RTF
Awesome!
Posted on: 12/21/2006 7:30 PM by Author "jbajor" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5145373