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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 12:38:09 PM   
    areeves1950


     

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    ORIGINAL: dnitro

    Pve been reading this thread and there's a ton of helpful info. Thanks guys. I guess I'm the newest member of the Electristar family.

    I just ordered mine from Tower. It was on sale for 199 - 25 online coupon + 8.99 shipping = $183. This is such a real steal. THe LHS has it for $349 and I almost bought it last week. Good thing I changed my mind.

    I've been on the simulator for 3 months now and I think I'm ready for the real thing.


    I just put mine together yesterday , she looks great and i agree for 183 bucks it is hard to beat. I didn't get the set screw for my prop shaft.

    I called them and they are mailing one monday. I am going out this morning and see if i can find one at the hardware store any way.

    even thought the weather sucks i wanted to taxi around the driveway.

    we need to keep this thread alive it is a good source of info.

    areeves1950

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 1:10:08 PM   
    Fast Guy



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    Status: offline     		Just the radio that comes with the Eletristar is $140.00 so $175.00 ($199.00 - $25.00) for the whole thing is a very good price. It flys nicely on skis and I'm going to try floats this summer. I was looking at the Super Cub but for a few dollars more I went with the Electristar.

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 1:11:57 PM   
    dignlivn


     

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    Did you double check the floor for the set screw ? Hope you
    can find one at the HW store. Do you have a LHS where you
    live alan ?

    Fast guy, the plane looks great on skis.


    Bob

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 1:17:41 PM   
    Fast Guy



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    quote:

    ORIGINAL: dnitro

    Pve been reading this thread and there's a ton of helpful info. Thanks guys. I guess I'm the newest member of the Electristar family.

    I just ordered mine from Tower. It was on sale for 199 - 25 online coupon + 8.99 shipping = $183. This is such a real steal. THe LHS has it for $349 and I almost bought it last week. Good thing I changed my mind.

    I've been on the simulator for 3 months now and I think I'm ready for the real thing.


    I'm not sure what simulator you have but I found that if you turn on gusty wind conditionds it will help your flying skills greatly. Real Flight has the wind set to 0mph as a default and it is very seldom you have no wind in real life.

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 1:41:36 PM   
    areeves1950


     

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    Learned a long time ago, pour the little bags of screws into a big bowl. It helps contain them. when i called hobbico they where very nice ,we will send one no problem.

    I need to get out today anyway i need to go to radio shack and get me a new soldering iron.


    alan

    Yes i do have local hobby shop , i will check with them to.....

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 1:58:15 PM   
    dignlivn


     

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    alan


    That reminds me I need some 4mm banana plugs. The new
    610c charger came yesterday. Great service from ready heli
    again, less than 48 hours to my door. Well I need to get
    the lead out and get moving lol.


    Bob

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 4:29:21 PM   
    areeves1950


     

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    alan

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 9:22:55 PM   
    rick88ss


     

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    Status: offline     		Good idea for the plane hangers. Now Ineed a garage to hang them in. What r u using to attach the PVC to the ceiling?

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 9:31:43 PM   
    rick88ss


     

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    quote:

    ORIGINAL: areeves1950


    I just put mine together yesterday , she looks great and i agree for 183 bucks it is hard to beat. I didn't get the set screw for my prop shaft.

    I called them and they are mailing one monday. I am going out this morning and see if i can find one at the hardware store any way.

    even thought the weather sucks i wanted to taxi around the driveway.

    we need to keep this thread alive it is a good source of info.

    areeves1950




    I replaced my prop adapter with this one. I hate dealing with all of those small grub screws. Especially after you use Loctite on them.
    http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=79&products_id=2360

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 9:57:59 PM   
    areeves1950


     

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    Status: offline     		I drilled 2 holes in the pvc pipe and find a stud in the celing ,run to long drywall screws into the stud.

    works great. hey rick they work in the bed room to!!!!!

    I have a question, i got my prop on (lhs help on the set screw) i put in the batteries (2 nimh 3800 mah) when i fired her up , the motor seemed to be pulsating when i got pass half thorttle. Any thoughts on this anybody.


    alan

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 10:36:41 PM   
    Fast Guy



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    quote:

    ORIGINAL: areeves1950

    I drilled 2 holes in the pvc pipe and find a stud in the celing ,run to long drywall screws into the stud.

    works great. hey rick they work in the bed room to!!!!!

    I have a question, i got my prop on (lhs help on the set screw) i put in the batteries (2 nimh 3800 mah) when i fired her up , the motor seemed to be pulsating when i got pass half thorttle. Any thoughts on this anybody.


    alan


    If your batteries are new they may have to be charged a few times before they deliver the amperage required to go full throttle.

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/16/2008 11:22:47 PM   
    itchycods


     

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    Fastguy, the skis look great!! I know about not waiting, but sim time is invaluable, huh!!

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/17/2008 12:10:39 AM   
    areeves1950


     

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    Status: offline     		Yes the batteries are new and you may be right i will cycle them a few times.


    thanks

    alan

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/22/2008 8:10:47 AM   
    hydabrink


     

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    Status: offline     		I just got a set of Great Planes 8.4V 3600mah NiMH batteries and they don't fit in the battery brackets. Do I need to remove the brackets or can I place the batteries on top of each other in the center of the battery cave or will this mess up the CG?

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    RE: Hobbico Electristar Select EP Trainer RTF - 2/22/2008 3:31:24 PM   
    areeves1950


     

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    Status: offline     		I don't understand why they don't fit. Are they to wide or to long???????????

    alan

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