RE: Peak Models 20cc profile Edge540
Hahahaha, tested all the planes have we Thumby!!! you must be a busy dude!!! seriously though, forget small glow and gas motors electric has more power and is lighter. 3DHS and EF have some good electric setups.
Posted on: 5/8/2011 1:41 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: adrenaline 120 conversion to gas engine
I have seen that happen with a glow motor, ESM arf's are notorious for firewall displacement.
Posted on: 5/8/2011 1:39 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: DA / DL observation
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man Boy, you just opened a can of worms[X(] Those that were already aware won't be an issue but those dedicated to a certain brand because of market recognition are going to on you like flies on honey. If you were to toss the MVVS and BME 58's into the fray the shortages would become even more apparent. [/quote] I am the kind of guy who calls a spade a spade, my words are from my experience with the DA and DL/DLE engines. I dont really care if I upset the DA fanboys but people have to realise that sometimes money does not buy the best performance, the MVVS and BME's are also powerful engines.
Posted on: 5/7/2011 1:47 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DA / DL observation
The problem DA face over the DL and DLE is power, the DA are just not that powerful, I do not own a 60 and perhaps it is an ok power'd engine but no matter how you want to sugar coat it every 88/89 inch plane that I have flown with the DA is a dog when compared to a DLE 55 or even a DL. Money is not the object for me but power is, my DA powered planes gather dust in the basement because they are just not as fun to fly as my DLE and 3W powered planes. Perhaps when I need an engine upgrade I might go with a DA60 and this hopefully alleviates any power issues.
Posted on: 5/6/2011 1:16 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: YS 110 FZ OR OS 120 AX For ESM Adrenaline?
The YS is a descent engine but remember its people that make them over-rated, and they are the YS fanboys. I sold mine and thought they were ok engines but did not have the raving power people say they do, they are dam heavy and can be a bitch if they decide to act up. They are expensive to top it all off as well, and run expensive fuel!!!
Posted on: 5/4/2011 12:45 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: YS 110 FZ OR OS 120 AX For ESM Adrenaline?
For once I agree with you Thumby!! the 110 is the most over-rated engine ever made!!! I had two of them but would go the AX over it every day of the week!!
Posted on: 5/4/2011 1:33 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: What seperates the diffrent typs of 3D Birds
Profiles are the ugly birds which look like a piece of 1/2inch timber cut to the profile of a plane and then with the wing bolted on. [link=http://www.swanyshouse.com/mojo/gallery.aspx]Mojo Pics[/link]
Posted on: 4/29/2011 1:37 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: deans connectors on a 1/5th scale?!? lmao.
[quote]ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM [quote]ORIGINAL: srt10 Uhmmm did anyone catch the comment about being so smart but used deans knowing their limits???? Uhmmm did anyone catch the comment '' [u]I work in electronics assembly, I've been ''playing'' with electronics since I was 5[/u] '' and[b] yet the pictures show a nube hack wire job![/b] Uhmmm has anyone seen the amps this system really draws??? from Castle on their test run they show 63-64 peak amps, and about 35 amps average! not sure if anyone caught that? [:-] but I know the op did not [/quote] read the 1st post he called the guy a clown that blew it due to using deans so its not his rig (unless he thinks he's a clown) [/quote] I dont know a proton from a neutron but I do know an electron is what we are trying to contain here, they are what is released when the so called smoke is let out and most people have a god dam hard time putting it back in. What I am getting at here is I am with you brother, not because of your fancy degree or word smithing, but because the other team is a !! Keep up the good work and fight the good fight brother!! p.s. If the esc dont get da current it aint gunna explode, but da input connector will!!
Posted on: 4/29/2011 8:26 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: What seperates the diffrent typs of 3D Birds
I would not recommend a profile, 3DHS fatties are a better choice and go the electric flavour, profiles are sooooo yesterday!!! they are PITA to store and get to and from the field. The very best 3d trainer is a foamy, they can be dorked quite badly and with a little glue are back in the air quickly and easily. Edges and extras are usually slipperier than the yaks, the yaks do it all but perhaps a little slower.
Posted on: 4/29/2011 4:55 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: EF Chin Yak engine/servo setup help
Get a four stroke then!!!
Posted on: 4/27/2011 1:23 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Ignition Battery Voltage Question
[quote]ORIGINAL: crashproof Not surprising, people chase the so called latest and greatest tech, however when I surf around the forums on several sites it seems to me the guys with the latest and greatest are going in at fairly high rates.  Lipo this, all kinds of regulators, fancy balancers, chargers and what not.  I have watched at least twice my self folks come out walk around preaching how they charged up a couple weeks ago and the packs still check good, only to here minutes later ( I ain't got it )  followed soon after by this radio company is gonna pay me back for this.  Wall charger at 100 mah rate don't false peak.  The guys with the more simple setups do just fine ( of which I am one ) other than the constant chatter about the new fancy gadget some Company is selling cause it will save your plane.  I guess if I was them I would be coming up with it as well, but lucky for me I'm not.   Good luck which ever way you go.    Kevin. [/quote] Lets break out the AM radio boys, nah screw that I am going back to control line, its much simpler for us simple folk!!!
Posted on: 4/27/2011 12:57 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Ignition Battery Voltage Question
NiMh is not a bad technology, but there are simpler technologies out there these days, I have lost more Nicd and Nimh cells than A123 or LIFE cells. Yes I have been using them for a shorter amount of time, but I can say that I have not lost a plane to a LIFE battery, I cannot say that about Nicd or Nimh and I always use genuine batteries. My problem with the Nimh crowd is the toffee nosed know-it-alls who bash us for not using their technology. What I find funny is that there is much simpler and safer technologies these days which require much less maintenance and are just plain simpler to use.
Posted on: 4/27/2011 12:55 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: EF Chin Yak engine/servo setup help
Thumbskull the Supertigre is known for its power when coupled to a descent pipe, the OS 55 will not respond as well to a pipe, the OS is also no powerhouse and requires a ridiculous plug to be reliable, your recommendation not mine.
Posted on: 4/26/2011 12:33 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Ignition Battery Voltage Question
[quote]ORIGINAL: apalsson [quote]ORIGINAL: TimBle I'd opt for a LiFePO4 through a diode or BEC to drop the voltage under 6V. They're not as unreliable as NiMH cells under load. [/quote] Sorry Tim but with the utmost respect, that is nonsense. Where does this keep coming from? 1. An Rcexl ignition places very little load on the battery (200 - 400mAh) where the rated discharge current of NiMh (Eneloop) cells is in excess of 10C 2. It has been established more times than I care to remember, a 4-cell NiMh (Eneloop) battery is probably an optimum power source for these ignitions. They typically have a capacity of 2,000 - 2,300mAh which easily gives you 4 - 5 hours run time at wide open throttle 3. Running at 6V only increases the power consumption of the ignition (therefore heat dissipation) but doesn't give any better spark (these are digital devices) 4. I fail to see how it can be of an advantage to use a battery with nominal cell voltage above the safe operating voltage of the ignition and then use a semiconductor to drop the same voltage down to a save (yet marginal) level If I had a dollar for every time I have seen this have to be explained, I'd be better off than I'm now [/quote] The nonsense comes from this-> The dis-advantages to Nimh are as such... 1) Nimh is dated technology 2) Nimh requires maintenance, i.e. discharging for maximum output 3) Nimh are prone to false peaking 4) Nimh need to be slow charged 5) Nimh are used by old farts 6) Nimh heat up when charged 7) Nimh can explode when charged 8) Nimh are prone to dead cells 9) Nimh need a fancy charger 10) Nimh need different delta v settings for temperature variations 11) Nimh self discharge, although this is less prevalent with eneloop technology The advantages to Nimh are as such... 1) Nimh have the perfect voltage for spark 2) Nimh do not require a regulator You did ask...
Posted on: 4/26/2011 12:30 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DLE 55 vs OS GT55
Have seen major issues with OS GT55 at my field from 2 experienced pilots, loads of deadsticks, I dont talk to them often but they know they stuff and have had problems with the OS. I know I am not giving you much here but it is enough for me not to want to buy one when there are other options out there, it looks like a blown up AX to me!!
Posted on: 4/24/2011 4:28 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: 3D airframe for Saito 82
Wind Junkie, I wish I had a way with words like you, I always tend to strike a nerve, probably because of my old age!! I am a guy who calls a spade a spade but it is always unintentional, but then again it’s pretty easy to stir up them dam brothers!!
Posted on: 4/12/2011 1:21 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3D airframe for Saito 82
Then why do the bros bash arf's such as the Aeroworks profiles, they are not 3d powerhouses but they fly well and are built for the 80% of people not really interested in 3d. Just tell it like it is Mr Mcdonald, no need to bash the product or the people who fly them!!
Posted on: 4/12/2011 12:28 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3D airframe for Saito 82
The bro's bash any plane that is not bro worthy!!
Posted on: 4/12/2011 12:20 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3D airframe for Saito 82
Yes I did not think that you were, the showtime is not a bad plane its just old and heavy, I dont like it because I had to put a tonne of weight in the front, it should have been designed better, especially because I think it was designed for the 82. Yes you are correct 4.5 - 5lbs is optimal for the 82, but this does not mean a plane will not 3d if it is heavier, it will not be a 3d monster but it will 3d. You are also correct about the bigger suppliers, but from a business point of view it is probably better to build and design a plane for 80% of the market and not the 20%, the guys at the brotherhood just do not understand this.
Posted on: 4/11/2011 6:14 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3D airframe for Saito 82
Windy, your a reasonalble dude, I said it would not be a 3d machine but it will 3d, if you put a bigger motor in the showtime it will make a bad plane even worse.
Posted on: 4/11/2011 4:29 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3D airframe for Saito 82
Simple as this, you may not be able to 3d with that engine but a better pilot may, I do not get you Americans, do you want him to put a DA upfront there.
Posted on: 4/11/2011 1:27 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3D airframe for Saito 82
The showtime will 3d with an 82, it will not be a 3d powerhouse but it will do it, no real need to beef up the undercarriage, just land it correctly!!
Posted on: 4/10/2011 3:04 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: ELECTRONICS SETUP on GAS PLANE
One cannot fault anyone for speaking their mind from their perspective... but at issue is that we all are viewing things from varying perspectives, unless their perspective is wrong or will crash ones plane!!!
Posted on: 4/10/2011 1:34 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: ELECTRONICS SETUP on GAS PLANE
I would not use any nylon geared in my birds, I do set them up for some travel though, if you use sooky wooky little issy pissy travels you may be ok, but I still would not do it. To think of it, I would not use Nicd or Nimh for power either!!
Posted on: 4/9/2011 11:41 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: ELECTRONICS SETUP on GAS PLANE
Dan, really so no redundancy either, come on man batt share, batt share, batt share...
Posted on: 4/9/2011 12:13 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: ELECTRONICS SETUP on GAS PLANE
[quote]ORIGINAL: willig10 <a href=''http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUBIHtqpJDQ''>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUBIHtqpJDQ <a href=''http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtUkKWdF9LE&NR=1''>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtUkKWdF9LE&NR=1 Now If I may. altitude arcing happens just like it says at high altitude with full scale airplanes running unsealed magnetos. I dont think we should broach that subject in this venue. There is a ton of mis-information being discussed in this thread. For example. The DS-821 servo. Dude show me some proof. I had those on my T-Craft and wrung that airplane out. Never 1 failure. That said read your airplanes manual and use the appropriate servo for the correct application. On the airplane videos I posted above, I contacted SIG and used the DS-821 on the ailerons and used metal gear servos on the rudder and elevator. Again there are a lot of choices to be made. There are many different ways of doing things that achieve the same end result. Your way, my way, may or may not be better or worse than some other builder.  So to the OP. I think you will see a lot of BS is this thread. Some good some bad and some dont have a clue. You my friend are going to have to sift through it all and come out the end with the nuggets of gained knowledge. However I would quit reading this forum, go to your local field, pick someone that flies gas airplanes and has been doing it awhile, then ask to look at their setup and take pictures. Do that again on another guys gas airplane, then again. You might even go to another field and do the same. Here is what you glean from this. You will see a pattern of how guys put their airplanes together and most of them will be similar with a few exceptions and it all boils down to choice, such as bettery placement, this radio or that. But what you need to pay attention to are the basics. How was the engine mounted. How did he run his controls. etc. Once you gain some knowledge. Come back to this forum and read through all the BS and have a good laugh at all the mis-info here. My 2 cents. Glenn Williams   [/quote] That is good information bud, unfortunately gone are the days of getting info in the modern forum, I am sorry but there is just so much information these days the only place to go is the flying field.
Posted on: 4/8/2011 2:38 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: ELECTRONICS SETUP on GAS PLANE
Dan, I know how to treat Nicds and Nimhs, I used to race 1/10th scale before 8th scale became popular, even a relatively new and fully tested Sanyo Nicd can put you in the dirt, which was my case. You do realise a 6v Nicd/Nimh pack will be above 6v for a period do you not, if the manufacturers do not put enough tolerance for .5v than I will not be buying their gear, and if you are really that worried about it, there are H.V. servos these days. The only servos i would not use are the 4.8v Futaba servos which are mainly used for heli rudder applications. Got to move with the times my brother, Nicds are ok but not for the reasons you are mentioning and there are better and more reliable power systems out there these days. p.s. Any battery can put you in the dirt though, lets not be naive about it.
Posted on: 4/8/2011 1:43 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: ELECTRONICS SETUP on GAS PLANE
Personally I use LIFE, you can use any flavor, A123 or the LIFE flat packs like the Hyperion or the batteries Tower sell. I use them with no regulator, any 6v servo will handle the 6.6v and the batteries drop to this voltage as soon as a load is applied, perfectly safe and reliable. These batteries are easy to charge, do not have any memory effect like NiCd or Nimh and suffer extremely little self discharge, they will not burn your house down either. That is unless you abuse them, but that can be said for ANY battery.
Posted on: 4/8/2011 12:58 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: ELECTRONICS SETUP on GAS PLANE
[quote]ORIGINAL: DAN REISS Nice planes Mr. Boulton. I'm glad the LiPos are working out for you. NiCad’s have a very nice failure mode. They fail as a short circuit and usually one cell at a time. That means if you are using a four cell pack and one of the cells becomes a short circuit, you wind up with a three cell pack. All Futaba equipment work on three cells. The servos slow down and some range is lost but you should be able to detect the drop in voltage when you measure your battery voltage prior to the next flight. In fact the battery fail safe in the Futaba receivers is set to 3.8 volts. I do believe that LiPos fail as an open circuit. That is equivalent to turning off your switch. Besides that, I treasure my plane, house, car and anything else where LiPos may reside to use them. Thank you Mr. Moderator. My attitude was developed after analyzing the trash my flying buddies where bringing back to the pits. I could not believe the failure points they were adding to their planes. And according to them, ''I lost it!''. Redzilla, the NiCad’s are from cermark.com.. They use Sanyo batteries which are the same ones that Futaba uses. Their part number is 4KR-1500AUL. Dan. [/quote] Short circuit hey, every Nicd pack which has lost a cell for me has ended up in the dirt.
Posted on: 4/8/2011 12:03 PM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: ELECTRONICS SETUP on GAS PLANE
[quote]ORIGINAL: DAN REISS And this. http://www.rcaer.com/userfiles/file/RC%20Aero%20-%20Newbies%20Guide%20to%20Gas%20Engines%20for%20Aircraft.pdf Using any other type of batteries other than NiCads is a waste of time and money. In fact, it will reduce your reliability factor by a significant amount. Dan. [/quote] What a load of garbage, the misinformation in this thread alone is priceless.
Posted on: 4/8/2011 11:58 AM by Author "rcflip" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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