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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 2/26/2008 4:51:31 AM   
jlove19


 

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Joined: 8/10/2007
From: studio city, CA, USA
Status: offline 		My maiden flight went off with no problems I put some extra up trim just to be safe and it paid off.
I learned quick, if your gonna make the A-10 <<<FAST>>> you got to reinforce her in certain areas like the wings the tail and nose some folks also do the nacelles.
The A-10 is alittle flimsy in these areas.
I used carbon rods to help make the plane stronger.
Only 4 mins of flight time with my setup.
A bigger battery like a 2500mah 20-30c 3s might get it to 5 or 6 mins
But over all I'm super impressed with the A-10.

This pic was taken before the black paint was added to the camouflage.

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 3/27/2008 12:26:28 AM   
miles1865


 

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Joined: 7/29/2006
From: st petersburg, FL, USA
Status: offline 		i have the A-10 with the edf 50 and the 2030 x 5 fans. i run Feigao 1208428L 12x30mm Brushless Motors with 2 towerpower 12amp Brushless Speed Controller on one 3cell 1350 lipo
i get 5min flight time and the batt is warm to the touch. i have 20 flights on this plane and it
flys great

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 5/25/2008 6:16:52 PM   
Jabird73


 

Posts: 5
Joined: 10/18/2003
From: mooresville, IN, USA
Status: offline 		I finally pony'd up and bought an A10 from LHS. it was the slope soarer so I had to upgrade. Now It has the 56mm hyperflow fans, GWS BL 3900KV motors and it will have the 4s I'll run it through the super simple 30 amp programmable ESC's also from HOBBYCITY cant beat the price I think the ESC's were 9 bucks and the batts were like 48 each or something like that. Now I wish the stinking shipping wasnt so high... I plan on glassing the wing with WBPU and microlite cloth .25 OZ if I can find some at my LHS. Ill try to take pics and post

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 5/28/2008 10:10:08 PM   
2boys


 

Posts: 56
Joined: 9/13/2007
From: Loudoun, VA, USA
Status: offline 		I haven't balanced mine yet because I'm having battery issues- like only running a minute of full throttle with a GWS 750mah 8.4v with EDF55's. Anyone got an answer for that?

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 5/29/2008 12:38:29 AM   
whissel_blowa


 

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From: , , AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		Yeah! LOL The answer is throw the battery away and get yourself a lipo 1800 3s1p 15c or 20c will be a much better choice. I gather your EDF55 fans have the 300H brushed motors?

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 5/29/2008 2:17:45 AM   
2boys


 

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From: Loudoun, VA, USA
Status: offline 		If I go lipo, don't I basically start all over again? New charger, new batteries, new motors? Seems like GWS might have some explaining to do if their system doesn't work as spec'd.


You want me to tear this up so you can see me with lipos? Tisk tisk.


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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 5/29/2008 2:28:58 AM   
Theophilus


 

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Joined: 7/10/2007
From: Cerritos, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Just new batteries and charger. No need to tear the plane up. Once you use lipos you'll never go back....

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 5/29/2008 11:34:29 PM   
2boys


 

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quote:

Just new batteries and charger. No need to tear the plane up. Once you use lipos you'll never go back....



So your saying I won't even need to change my ESC? Just drop in a Lipoly batt and go like the wind?

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 5/30/2008 4:16:04 AM   
CTulanko



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From: Cincinnati, OH, USA
Status: offline 		That is correct.

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 5/31/2008 8:38:25 PM   
skyhawknut


 

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Joined: 6/9/2002
From: Surrey, BC, CANADA
Status: offline 		If you don't put a new esc in - don't run the lipo to LVC as it will be set to low and you will destroy your lipo. Just make sure to use a timer.

The problem with your battery is the 300's will not run on AA cells. This setup has flown very well on 8 cells - but they are GP 1000, or any other sub A cell.

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 6/1/2008 3:29:31 AM   
vettster


 

Posts: 243
Joined: 9/2/2007
From: Newmarket, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Received my new A-10 the other day. Didnt much care for the paint job so I added my own litle touch.

Happy flying

Trev

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 6/11/2008 6:22:41 PM   
Zombie512



Posts: 25
Joined: 9/9/2005
From: Austin, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Had to get one too even knowing its under powered. Waiting for a new ESC to come in. Will try to fly her stock 300H using 3s Lipo and throttle management. Hope she flies. Made some mods here and there she will weigh just under 20oz.

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 6/16/2008 5:53:48 AM   
dbgood


 

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Joined: 4/25/2008
From: scotia, NY, USA
Status: offline 		just bought my gws a10 from a friend,who has not even flown it yet..Just a question how is the best way to put the servos in??Tape and glue?
Also i have the stock 300 motors in them,and i want to put a lipo on it this week..Does anyone know what size i can get to fit in there without cutting away in there?
With no battery in it right now it just flops to the elevator,i think its way to tail heavy..
Thanks for all the help,
Danny

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RE: GWs A10 EDf55's - 6/16/2008 7:28:24 AM   
skyhawknut


 

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quote:

With no battery in it right now it just flops to the elevator,i think its way to tail heavy..


Your kidding right?



There is no lipo that will fit the stock tray. You need to mod the compartment.

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