skid_68
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Bad news guys. So I went out and flew my slow stick again today. Had a blast, and then went home, and put my Cub together. I cant stand the radio it came with. So I decided to swap the reciever, with the one out of my cessna so I could use my other radio. Changing the crystals didnt work. But I left the speed controller in there that it came with. I tested, and tested, and tested, and everything worked great. Got down the the field, did a radio test, and everything worked great. So I was ready to go. I tried ROG, but the damn thing would not go in a straight line to save my life, no matter how much rudder I gave it. So I decided to hand launch it. Gave it full power, and my friend gave it a good throw. Now the crappy part. At only 30' out, the motor just turns off. I was able to pull up just enough to not nose dive. So I thought ****? Looked the plane over again. tested all the controls, switches, buttons. Swung the plane around like made with the motor running and there was no problem. So I tried again. He throws it, and the same spot about 30' out, the motor shuts off. I barely saved that one, kinda screwed up the landing gear, and the prop got a little bent. So I said, lets go home. But he talks me into one last try. We AGAIN tested everything, gave it WOT, checked all the connections, shook the plane around like mad, and the motor never shut off. So he throws it the last time, and it flew about 40' out the motor shuts off AGAIN! This time I wasnt able to save it. Straight down into the ground from about 20' Broke the nose off just like Shaun. I was able to glue it back together, but the motor shaft is ever so slightly bent. But Im sure it wont have any problems flying. BUT now WHATS WRONG WITH IT? The only thing I can think of, is the speed controller, and receiver just didnt want to get along. BUT, WHY did it only happen in the air, at the exact same time every time? It never did it on the ground. Im going to the LHS tomorrow, and pick up a matching speed controller, and receiver. What amp speed controller should I pickup? I must say though, for the few seconds it was flying, it felt stable. 
How do I get motors, props, and such from Giant Sun toys? They only have the FUSE, Wings, and Batteries........?
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, winds here have stirred up pollen or something. Worst allergies I've ever had. Kinda fuzzy headed by meds, so bear with me.