RE: battery size??
[quote]ORIGINAL: gaRCfield Two 450mah packs in parallel will do you fine. [/quote] . Yes, but you have to continuously charge / monitor one or both packs. If you're tapping power off of your motor batteries, then your "receiver" pack is always charged. The backup 2S-350 is only discharged while you are checking redundancy of the system. . If you're using the F3A Unlimited adapter, make sure you are using a regulator to feed power into your radio. The raw voltage ripples off of the two motor cells while you're running the motor due to ESC switching. The regulator clips off the voltage below the ripple level and feeds smooth power to your radio.
Posted on: 5/15/2013 8:06 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11512754

RE: battery size??
. Good idea. . . I guess you could pull the pins out of the connector, solder them, then slide them back in also. .
Posted on: 5/15/2013 9:49 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11512300

RE: 44th Annual RCRC Pattern Contest, Huntsville, AL Sept 15-16
. You guyz are KILLIN me!! .
Posted on: 9/17/2012 3:47 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231569

RE: 44th Annual RCRC Pattern Contest, Huntsville, AL Sept 15-16
. Scores?? .
Posted on: 9/17/2012 1:18 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231384

RE: 44th Annual RCRC Pattern Contest, Huntsville, AL Sept 15-16
. Had a great time this year!! Thanks!! .
Posted on: 9/16/2012 3:09 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11230273

RE: NATS 2012 : Let the journey begin!
. Oh. . . y'all flew classes other than Advanced? Sorry, I didn't notice!! .
Posted on: 7/27/2012 3:09 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11170955

RE: NATS 2012 : Let the journey begin!
. CONGRATULATIONS VICTOR DIAZ AND HOUSTON SCHWEITZER!!!! . D3 Advanced taking 66% of the top three spots!!! .
Posted on: 7/26/2012 6:50 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11169879

RE: Post your Nats Photos here!
[quote]ORIGINAL: protectedpilot [quote]ORIGINAL: mjfrederick Yeah, my buddy said he was looking for me... [:D] [/quote] If anybody sees him, let him know Matt and I are looking for him. [/quote]
Posted on: 7/26/2012 6:46 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11169871

RE: F3a The Future
. And "they" swore that the only way to keep costs down was to keep the weight limit. . Looks like someone found an innovative way to cram more $$$'s into our 2mx2mx5kg box. . Just saying' .
Posted on: 7/2/2012 8:47 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11139826

RE: F6A
. Looks like outdoor foamies . . . .
Posted on: 7/1/2012 4:37 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11139012

RE: F3a The Future
. The same thing can be said about the Peach Pattern Classic vs. SEFF. Both are held at Hodges Field . . . . Coincidence? I think not!! . [quote]ORIGINAL: Silent-AV8R Interesting thing about helis. Most people who fly them have little interest in precision flight competition. Consider that the heli NATS will have around 25 total entries and 3 weeks later the IRCHA Jamboree, held at the same field, will have over 1,000 participants! [/quote]
Posted on: 7/1/2012 12:47 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11138773

RE: F3a The Future
. When I have to jam a $2000 bill between the tip of the spinner and backplate, I'm out. . [quote]ORIGINAL: bjr_93tz . . .<snip> .. and contra-drives as standard fare, and lots . .<snip> . . [/quote]
Posted on: 7/1/2012 6:58 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11138449

RE: Extreme Flight Vanquish 2m Build Thread
. Everette, is that you? . [quote]ORIGINAL: Flyer88 The hype leading up to the plane is .....they are test flying the plane and this pilot has flown it and loves the plane and this other pilot has test flown it and loves the plane too.... Did they get any useful info out of these pro pilots to publish in the manual as a starting point for a consumer ???? No it was all a bunch a BS hype the industry is well known for to over promote a plane that is just average. Sorry I don't buy any of the crap. [/quote]
Posted on: 6/27/2012 6:31 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11133623

RE: Extreme Flight Vanquish 2m Build Thread
. Nobody is being arrogant with you. At the last contest I attended there were about 6-7 Vanquii. I can gaurantee that each one had a very different CG location and each owner would vigorously defend his reasoning for placing it exactly where it was. Over the life of your Vanquish, you are going to try several CG locations based on conversations with other Vanquish owners who KNOW their CG is THE correct location. And eventually you are going to convince someone else to put their CG exactly where yours is because you KNOW that that is correct. . Its how we are. . . you WILL be assimilated . . . . But until then I would start with the CG directly over the wing tube. . [quote]ORIGINAL: Flyer88 Ive calculated a starting point of 7.2 inches. But I'm a little confused ???? Is this not a build thread on a Freakin Extream Flight 2m Vanquish. Or is it just a thread to mock people that are asking some genuine questions and want an honest answer about the aircraft that the thread was intended for . Or was it started as a bunch of BS propaganda to expose an new over rated airplane for a over rated company. On Chads Caelestia thread he recommends starting on the wing tube, thats an honest answer. At least he's representing his plane.......where is EF. I'm sick of the freakin arrogance [:@] [/quote]
Posted on: 6/26/2012 8:07 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11133260

RE: Extreme Flight Vanquish 2m Build Thread
. Duhhh, better verticals!!! . [quote]ORIGINAL: cmoulder [quote]ORIGINAL: Flyer88 Just building the back half of the plane , ran wires in a 1/2 '' rocket tube down the center of the fuse. Weight .3oz [:D] [IMG]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/flyer888/photo14.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] What is the purpose of the rocket tube? [/quote]
Posted on: 6/19/2012 7:50 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11124619

RE: RCU Automatically relaced the letters
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bozarth [quote]ORIGINAL: klhoard I sell stuff on Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . . Ebay . E-Bay . www.Ebay.com . Hmmph? [/quote] Did you say Ebay, Ebay, Ebay, Ebay, Ebay, Ebay? I don't think you can say Ebay, Ebay, Ebay, Ebay, Ebay, Ebay! [/quote] . Yeah, I'm an outta control
Posted on: 6/19/2012 7:19 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11123638

RE: RCU Automatically relaced the letters
I sell stuff on Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . Ebay . . Ebay . E-Bay . www.Ebay.com . Hmmph?
Posted on: 6/18/2012 7:36 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11123160

RE: 2012 Peach Pattern Classic - Who's going?
[quote]ORIGINAL: remmulp Actually Keith everyone there was hoping you and Al could have stayed. Cody and I had a great time and with maybe a single exception the entire pattern mafia from Eglin also had a great time. It is always a pleasure going to this contest, great CD, great food, great location. Mike [/quote] . Ain't that the truth!! Peach Pattern is one of the events I plan my year around. . . .
Posted on: 6/5/2012 1:55 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11107641

RE: Proposed 2013/2014 Sequences
[quote]ORIGINAL: protectedpilot .. .<snip>. . . I would love for people here to identify themselves by name, not screen name, and mention what class they fly in addition to whether or not they are active. Many times, we wind up arguing for the sake of argument. . . .<snip>. . . [/quote] . Hello everyone. My name is Keith Hoard, and I'm an alocholic . . . I haven't had a drink in over 12 hours . . . . Wait, this is the AA meeting, right? .
Posted on: 6/5/2012 5:26 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11107036

RE: 2012 Peach Pattern Classic - Who's going?
[quote]ORIGINAL: jonlowe Thanks to Emory for a great contest. Well run, and he ordered nice weather to boot! Keith, what happened to the Memphis contingent on Sunday? Party too much Saturday night? [/quote] . I had to work this morning, and we have an 8 hour drive. . . . darn work always interferes with my pattern flying!! . I'm sure Houston was glad he beat me!! .
Posted on: 6/4/2012 5:06 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11106462

RE: 2012 Peach Pattern Classic - Who's going?
. http://www.flickr.com/photos/keithnpattiphotos/sets/72157630044973612/ .
Posted on: 6/4/2012 7:45 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11105786

RE: Simple redundant pwr. Battery + BEC.
[quote]ORIGINAL: cmoulder Fair enough, Kieth. I would just check the voltage occasionally with a 1-amp load to make sure the voltage is holding up, and discharge/ recharge now and then to check cell IRs. [/quote] . I accidentally "ops checked" the backup LiPo a few flights ago(forgot to plug in the primary). It works just fine . . . .
Posted on: 6/1/2012 7:23 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11103221

RE: Proposed 2013/2014 Sequences
[quote]ORIGINAL: mjfrederick The darn forum system keeps showing that there are unread messages for me in this thread because Everette was the last to post, and I can't see his posts. Can anyone else see his stuff showing up? [/quote] . His posts look fine to me . . . .
Posted on: 5/24/2012 8:59 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11093889

RE: Simple redundant pwr. Battery + BEC.
[quote]ORIGINAL: cmoulder Just asking... If it is not good for us to leave our main batteries fully charged for long periods of time, is it okay to leave the back-up RX LiPo battery fully charged? [/quote] . I'm sure that the little LiPo's degrade the same as the big ones at full charge. At $7-9 each, I look at a 2S-350Mah LiPo as disposable at the end of the season, or give them to an indoor foamy flyer to finish them off. It's a tradeoff I make for the convenience of not having to discharge to storage at the end of every day. I do check the voltage at the start of the day, and top it off if it's not at 8.4V, but I rarely have to put in more than a few Mah. . They are "taking one for the team"!! .
Posted on: 5/23/2012 7:03 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11091621

RE: Simple redundant pwr. Battery + BEC.
. I've been flying the system the Jim O mentioned above for well over 100 flights and it has been working great. No more charging receiver batteries! The regulator connected to the motor battery cells is at 5.9V, and the 2S-350Mah LiPo regulator is at 5.7V. The little LiPo stays charged for weeks since it doesn't get used. .
Posted on: 5/22/2012 7:49 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11091181

RE: R/C Aerobatics Contest Board Initital Vote
[quote]ORIGINAL: CLRD2LAND [quote]ORIGINAL: klhoard . Maybe I'll just stop by during the Nats . . . . It is right on the way to Site 4. . . . [/quote] It's also on your way to Site 3. Move up! [/quote] . Y'all are a bunch of Doo-Doo heads over at Sites 1 and 3. We got it going on over at Site 4 . . . .
Posted on: 5/22/2012 7:42 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11091173

RE: Proposed 2013/2014 Sequences
[quote]ORIGINAL: jonlowe . . .<snip>. . .I've seen several people stay in Advanced for years, and not progress to Masters, . . .<snip>. . . [/quote] . I plan on camping out in Advanced for many years. . . all the cool people are over at Site 4 . . . .
Posted on: 5/22/2012 7:40 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11091170

RE: Simple redundant pwr. Battery + BEC.
[quote]ORIGINAL: OhD Here is my plan for my next plane. All high voltage servos. Tap the low end 5S at the 3S pin on the balance connector and feed it to a Jaccio Perfect Switch Harness/regulator set to 8.2 volts. This is connected to the receiver. Connect a small 2S LiPo directly to the receiver through a conventional switch that allows current to flow in both directions. The system essentially runs off the motor power pack. This also keeps the small LiPo charged to 8.2 volts. The small LiPo, in addition to being a backup also serves as a large capacitor to keep the voltage constant. What do you think? Jim O [/quote] . I think this system works perfectly . . . .
Posted on: 5/22/2012 2:35 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11090819

RE: R/C Aerobatics Contest Board Initital Vote
[quote]ORIGINAL: jgg215 Keith, If you take exception to this rule, go talk to the AMA. I suspect it has been in the rulebook forever, so why don't you contact the AMA, find out when it was proposed, by whom, and who was on the contest board at that time. Then take it up with them. As far as I know, it has nothing to do with the NSRCA, except for the fact that we have not asked for it to be removed. John [/quote] . Maybe I'll just stop by during the Nats . . . . It is right on the way to Site 4. . . .
Posted on: 5/22/2012 2:32 PM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11090815

RE: Proposed 2013/2014 Sequences
[quote]ORIGINAL: rcpattern . . <snip>.. . I think the bigger issue is that we need a significant change to the Sportsman pattern. Actually, not a change, but go back to a mid 1990's sequence and leave it alone forever. The idea of Sportsman is to introduce new people to pattern, and it should be done in a way that doesn't require a high end pattern plane. I see no reason to ever change the Sporstman pattern. If you can't be competitive with a .40 size sport plane, then there is something wrong with the pattern. Arch [/quote] . +11 .
Posted on: 5/21/2012 10:36 AM by Author "klhoard" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11088936