RE: Lost My MUS in the Sun~~~Whoops!
I have already offered the wing and tail feathers for free to anyone that can pick them up. I don't want to ship them. I may just replace this one with the larger 25E version. I am sure thinking about it anyway.This one is just not worth repairing to me. I hear the larger version flies even better. The motor, ESC and receiver all got burned when the battery went up so I would not recreate the same thing again. I would rather put my retirement money into the larger version.
Posted on: 5/21/2012 7:31 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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Lost My MUS in the Sun~~~Whoops!
I was flying my MUS today and having quite a bit of fun early in the morning. The sun was low and I did not keep track of it close enough. As I crossed the sun I was low and lost track of my MUS at distance and totaled it. But when I got to it I thought to myself at least the electronics and such were good. I unplugged the battery and walked back to my Jeep with the parts in hand and supported in some cases by the wiring to the components. As I got to the jeep the battery started smoking like a smoke grenade and I dropped the remains of the plane and backed away for safety. As the battery smoked it managed to burn through the wiring to the ESC and fry the receiver too. Oh well. And the Park 450 was destroyed by the impact as well. Pretty bad crash overall and it was all my fault allowing the low attitude of the plane, distance to it and the sun to get in the way. At least I did not get burned by the battery when it decided to short. I don' t think I will bother rebuilding this one. It was fun and perhaps the larger 25 would be in order to replace it.
Posted on: 5/21/2012 10:10 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Glow to Electric
I am running a 450 on mine currently and it supplied the voltage for my servos without a problem. I am running a 3s 2200 battery and have lots of flight time with it that way.
Posted on: 5/3/2012 4:46 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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Got a buy on a Reactor Bipe
I got a Reactor Bipe airframe with servos today for $70 which I didn't think was too bad a deal. I had a 480 laying around but after reading the suggested motor I ordered a .15 size for it. I have a couple of ESCs that will work for it. I can't wait to get this one up in the air and try it out! [IMG]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m545/keninaz/IMG_1895.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/30/2012 5:01 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Are you a member of a club?
In addition to what I posted above, I find many people are just plain careless with what they are doing today. I have seen larger gas and electric models coming off the bench while tuning or testing them and as a result seen some injuries too. I have seen aircraft flown overhead and over spectators in the area as well and seen them come entirely too close to the flight line for comfort. Then again I shoot alone too for safety reasons today too.
Posted on: 3/18/2012 5:59 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Are you a member of a club?
Flew gas years ago (1970s) Got back into RC with gas planes but liked the electrics and switched over. Just cleaner and I can fly in places that you shouldn't with gas. Small planes are what I prefer and they lend themselves to smaller fields. I fly alone in one of many open areas here in rural AZ. Nobody but me to hurt, no structures even close. Never was much of a social type and I don't like many field restrictions. Belonged to clubs in the past and they were OK but I don't have to wait to fly anymore flying alone.
Posted on: 3/12/2012 11:17 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Prop tutorial?
Yes it showed pretty much what I got on the watt meter which believes me to thing that the specs for the E Flite Park 450 are incorrect within that program? The props being tested are G/F Series 3 Master Airscrews I picked up at the local hobby shop. I did some more testing which some of the same brand/series I have and found that the10x6 is almost perfect for the continuous amps of the motor at 14.6 amps and 174 watts and a 10x7 was 15.9A and 188 watts. Weighing the plane, a Mini Ultra Stick and then doing some math I find the watts per pound to be the following: 10X6 Prop 108 W/# 10x7 Prop 116 W/# 10X8 Prop 141W/# Interesting to see the differences anyway.
Posted on: 2/25/2012 9:53 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Prop tutorial?
[quote]ORIGINAL: krashkart I downloaded the trail edition of Motor Calc just to see how it worked and with the 450 motor and my plane and a 3s battery it came up with a 10x8 as the ideal prop. I see however that using that program could help me with my needs and save me money in the long run. I just might have to pay the $39 and go ahead and get the full version of it. It just might be cheaper
Posted on: 2/25/2012 8:26 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Prop tutorial?
I downloaded the trail edition of Motor Calc just to see how it worked and with the 450 motor and my plane and a 3s battery it came up with a 10x8 as the ideal prop. I see however that using that program could help me with my needs and save me money in the long run. I just might have to pay the $39 and go ahead and get the full version of it. It just might be cheaper than running 20 miles to the LHS and guessing on props and trying them to find out that I am pulling too many amps.
Posted on: 2/23/2012 9:26 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Prop tutorial?
I have the watt meter, the problem being if you don't know what you are doing it means buying selections of props and trips to out of town to the LHS. I thought it there was a tutorial out there it would help.
Posted on: 2/22/2012 7:02 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Beginners"
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Prop tutorial?
I flew gas years ago and just put on whatever prop the kit recommended with a given gas motor. I am now into electric and have a basic grasp of how to choose a motor/ECS and such. However props just elude me. I see standard 10x8s, 10x8e and 10x8 thin terms used whatever they all are. Is there tutorial out there I have not seen to teach someone about props? I have also considered buying a calculator for the computer so I could leave all other items the same and see what changing the ptich and diameter does to the wattage and amp draw on given motor/battery combinations. Maybe this would help me "see" what is happening.
Posted on: 2/22/2012 5:46 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Tool Caddy Ideas
My screwdrivers are all in a tool box to the right of my bench so they are handy and all in one drawer. I keep my dremel on the bench and plugged in as I use it all the time or so it seems. I just got the idea to go ahead and put the bits on the block with the ball drivers and did it today. Anybody could do this with any tools they think they need all the time and want handy with a 2x4, 2x6 or 2x8 depending on what they wanted handy. I angled mine as it sits at the rear of the bench and it makes it handy to grab what I want and put it back. I can see that pretty soon i will be adding another block or two to the bench as I discover more tools I need on a regular basis.
Posted on: 2/21/2012 12:55 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Buying electric airplane components
Like you I flew gas but it was years ago. Some clubs are good and giving information while others are not. i have had good luck with advise and parts at Heads Up RC and their shipping is fast and cheap. http://www.headsuprc.com/servlet/StoreFront Note there is a section on that page that says "New to RC" that will give you lots of information to in links. I have also had good luck with Horizon, they also ship fast. http://www.horizonhobby.com/ Hobby King is pretty good too for prices. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/index.rc If you want faster shipping buy from their USA warehouse. If you order from overseas it will take time and never order what is out of stock as they charge your CC and it takes some time to get a credit back if your out of stock item is delayed. The other problem with overseas orders is warranties should you need a return. Here are a couple of links that are pretty good reading~ http://www.scratchrc.com/RC-Electronics-Explained.html http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/watts-per-pound.html Good luck, there is lots to learn about electric flying.
Posted on: 2/21/2012 11:16 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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Tool Caddy Ideas
I got tired of digging for tools and made this caddy for tools I use on the bench all the time. I started with a 2x6 block of wood and drilled it and installed both metric and standard SAE ball drivers. I then found I also used certain dremel tools all the time too for shaping and added them as well. Just an idea. I am sure many have made their own over time but this may give some of the newer people ideas.
Posted on: 2/21/2012 8:38 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: New Planes For Sale That Have Never Been Flown
Most of the planes I have seen so far that have never flown were either ARFs that were 8-10 hours build or full kits that they ordered that did not have a clue about building. They had the work done by someone else and in most cases it was a very nice job too. The problem is that the guy that owns the plane has never flown in his life! [;)]
Posted on: 2/15/2012 2:12 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: New Planes For Sale That Have Never Been Flown
It's still sad to me to see people spending a lot of money to build a dream and then sell it in most cases for a big loss. Then again, maybe it's better than trying to fly something they are not ready for. In many cases these people I have run into are older like me, but have never flown in their lives.
Posted on: 2/15/2012 8:48 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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New Planes For Sale That Have Never Been Flown
I seem to run into a lot of planes for sale that have never been flown. In fact it seems quite common. Many have had these plane built for them so it's not as if they don't know someone in the hobby to help them learn to fly. And in many cases the planes I run into for sale are not beginner planes at all as they are warbirds such as the P-51. I ran into one of those the other day with a very large wingspan with retracts and all built by a guy for the guy who had it for sale. He was simply afraid to fly it. I will assume that most of these people get themselves into this position as they want to fly but have no guidance.
Posted on: 2/15/2012 7:30 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Where do you like to fly?
My question was where you do fly~~
Posted on: 2/1/2012 4:03 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Where do you like to fly?
You and I are some 125 miles away as I am up north between Flagstaff and Prescott Valley. That's a long commute to fly! [quote]ORIGINAL: quiltsfly Krashkart, can you tell me where you fly in Arizona, I too like flying alone or with just a few friends that enjoy flying and chatting about flying. I live in San Tan Valley, AZ so if your are within a reasonable distance I would enjoy joining
Posted on: 2/1/2012 10:47 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Where do you like to fly?
Because others apparently thought that they needed to criticize my judgment and decisions. To me it's like fly fishing. I won't fish where others disturb the fish and kids throw rocks in the water while I am there either.
Posted on: 2/1/2012 10:03 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Where do you like to fly?
I just did not like the way either of the fields that clubs were set up. Too many risks with too many things like parking lots and other activities around them. I also did not like the restrictive flying rules or patterns as a result of where these fields were. At the one field there were entirely too many people that did not follow the rules. I guess they were special. But in my time I have had many near accidents and seen people injured by people like this. I am fortunate enough to live in an area where I have lots of places to go where nobody is going to get hurt and there will be no property damage as there is simply nothing at the site that I fly at except me in most cases. I do have a couple of friends that on rare occasions come out with me but we know each others habits well and trust one another. And I am getting older, but I have also run into some old timers that just plain forget things that has caused problems at club fields too. My final straw was that when an old timer forget to secure his large model, started the motor and had it take off and impact very near where I was at the time. I just shook my head and was glad that I did not get hit by his large prop and put my gear in the van and left. I chose to leave many of those situations behind. And what I have discovered in doing so is that it's more enjoyable to me. And at my stage of life I don't have to explain it to anyone.
Posted on: 2/1/2012 9:17 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Where do you like to fly?
And I do like people, believe it or not. And I am certainly not selfish. I share ideas and help people. But I am getting older and some of the younger generation sometimes just does not have a whole lot of sense if you know what I mean. I have seen rookies show up, fire off a bigger gas motor and see that plane take off toward spectators too many times in life. And it's not just where I am at now, I have flown in 4 states with many groups. I don't want to be put in a dangerous situation or would I want to endanger anyone myself. The last club I was a member of had so many restrictions due to their location that it wasn't even fun to fly anymore. One old timer had taken so many planes out of the air at the field that most preferred he did not fly at all. And when it comes to taking turns time is an element here too. If you did not get there early enough at this location the winds can come up here in the peaks of the mountains quickly and you may not get to fly at all. If I remember correctly at that last field they only allowed 4 planes up at a time and about all you could do was take off and fly parallel to the landing strip due to the flight restrictions at that field. Not much fun and the altitude was limited too due to being on an approach to a real airfield. Besides, flying electric is almost like flying a glider at times being so quiet. Sometimes the peace and quiet is really nice. Kinda of like fly fishing alone on a stream to me.
Posted on: 1/31/2012 11:48 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Where do you like to fly?
I asked where you like to fly and such. And I explained my reasoning. And you come in and assume I don't like people and I am selfish because I would rather fly alone and not have the problems I have seen at many flying fields? You just don't seem to get it.
Posted on: 1/31/2012 11:24 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Where do you like to fly?
You make a lot of assumptions that can get you in a lot of trouble my friend.
Posted on: 1/31/2012 11:13 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Where do you like to fly?
This is AZ and land is pretty open here. We don't get paranoid about people being on open land unless it's posted. This is a very low density populated state with BLM and other federally controlled land everywhere. The construction site is all but abandoned, no activity there for over a year and for all I know in foreclosure by a bank like many properties all over the country. And I don't want to wait my turn, for anything. I think you missed my point.
Posted on: 1/31/2012 10:15 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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Where do you like to fly?
I have been in and out of RC a few times in the past. I have belonged to clubs and flew at their fields. I have seen planes get away from people on the bench and many other close calls and injuries. I have also seen nice planes taken out of the air by people that don't know how to fly. Now I really prefer to fly alone or with a friend or two that I know well. Maybe I am just getting to old and set in my ways for stupidity. I don't like waiting to fly or having reckless fliers around me that I have to watch out for. And I have seen a couple of fields set up that should not even be where they are in my opinion and some that are set up in a manner that forces fliers to fly over people or cars in the area. To me that's just wrong and has too many liabilities. I am fortunate enough to live in an area that had lots of open land and areas to fly at. I know that many don't have that situation. I currently fly at a commercial construction site that is huge just on the outside of town. Nice and flat with no buildings even close to it and with the economy the way it is the construction halted some time ago and the land is for sale. The area must be 5 football field square and even has a street on the one side that's paved and makes a pretty nice runway. But other than some light industrial buildings at some distance away there are no homes or anything else in the area. I fly electric now and needless to say I don't leave any kind of a mess behind and nobody has ever told me I could not fly there.
Posted on: 1/31/2012 9:24 AM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Open hole in fuse?
I did, but it's been since the 70s that I have done anything in the form of a real kit. Most of my new experience has been repairs so far. And I seem to be finding out that if you buy a quality ARF you are going to spend as much money building it yourself, maybe more?
Posted on: 1/10/2012 3:09 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Open hole in fuse?
Yes, I know what this little plane can do. I will keep it simple with low throws until I get my feet wet. I use a sim and do well there and I flew my mini telemaster and crashed it many times and rebuilt it, added ailerons to it and crashed it some more playing around. All part of learning. So many things are different after being away from this stuff for many years. Let's put it this way, the last model I built used a paper? type covering and some type of stinky varnishing material that you brushed on it to tighten things up. I much prefer the new stuff and the heat gun! I hope to get back into kit building soon as I enjoyed it but the ARFs are so cheap sometimes it looks like it may not be worth it. Time will tell.
Posted on: 1/10/2012 2:24 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Open hole in fuse?
That's what I thought in fact I wondered where the vents were in the mini telemaster that should have been there. It looks rather strange after flying fuel for year back but this is all different and I have to learn again. Thanks.
Posted on: 1/10/2012 2:02 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Beginners"
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Open hole in fuse?
I got my new eFlite Mini Ultra Stick, my second plane for my new beginning. I must say the factory packing and all was great and this ARF outshines my old Mini Telemaster ARF like night and day in not only the build but the quality of parts used. I have a question though. Turning the fuse upside down there is a hole purposely cut out and not covered just aft of the servo tray location. Now I am not sure why this is there but I am assuming for flow through ventilation?
Posted on: 1/10/2012 1:52 PM by Author "krashkart" in the forum "Beginners"
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