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ORIGINAL: Pepperpete

I had my fingers crossed that this would be an announcement of new and compact electronic door rams. I tried the lado rams but they are stupid huge and just wouldn't work for anything but the largest aircraft.

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ORIGINAL: Down and Locked

I would like too thank (757Driver Jason) for the posting of the video and address a few comments about the new Down and Locked set up switch. We also have some interesting news for 2013.

1)This switch has ampout control which means that you can continue to hold the direction buttons after the gear has completed it's cycle and no harm will be done to the retract actuator. As David Searles stated you can use a battery but you run the risk of burning up the actuators if you do not disconnect immediately once the gear has ended its cycle,this occurrence is one of the reasons the switch was developed.

2) you do not need your radio transmitter to safely operate the gear in a static or set up situation. The switch takes the place of the transmitter and the on board gear controller.

3) you can stop/start/or reverse direction at any point in the travel of the gear without having to connect/disconnect or reverse the polarity of the wires. This is very valuable when establishing the fit of strut fairings or door closures.

4) The comment about door actuators,we have a strong desire to manufacture door actuators and do have a new product coming out in early 2013 to address this for use in some airframes. However the current size of the motors required to perform these functions and threaded rams required to develop the same operation as that of an air cylinder ram can only be made so small to get them to the size of an average 3/8th diameter air cylinder is not currently possible. The door actuator that we have developed is not the solution to all airframes due to size but it will work in some,it will also be a great option on items such as dive brakes and canopy's. But until we can further reduce the size of the required components a good mini or standard servo operated by our door sequencer will continue to be the best option for a total electric system for some time to come. We are testing some new methods to achieve door operation in a smaller package but it will be another year or so before we have this perfected.

5) Down and Locked will have a complete new website up by or before January 1st 2013 allowing for secure check out of items and announcing a whole host of electronic devices specifically engineered for the R/C aviation market to include.

Secure flight distribution modules/ twin engine synchronization systems/ regulated power switches/ Ignition Battery Elimination Filters/ on board glow chargers/Battery regulators. Etc

Thousands of customers have come to trust and rely on the ''Dependable American Made'' operation of the Down and Locked conversion system and our highly respected customer service. Duplicating this same relentless dedication Down and Locked will constantly add new in house developed products at a pretty rapid pace after the opening of our new web based hobby outlet in January 2013 and will be increasing the products offered by other manufactures also as we continue to build on the success of the Down and Locked electric retract conversion system.

Please be sure to visit our web site or call us for the latest technology in electronic safety devices and flight controls to make flying safer and less expensive. You will be able to purchase these devices direct from us or a multitude of distributors most of which I am sure you already enjoy doing business with. Thanks again Mitch Stott

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ORIGINAL: Vincent

Hi David,
What are you using to drive the gear doors on your F-100?
Thanks,
Vin...

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ORIGINAL: Down and Locked

David if I didn't tell you to disconnect the battery when the retract reached it's travel limit you should kick me in the butt the first chance you have. LOL