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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 3/28/2007 5:11:07 PM

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Just to keep the facts accurate....
Actually, E-Flite S60's are digital... Plug one in and give it a try! You will note the fast buildup of torque around center, and the high frequency switching of the motor drive.

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ORIGINAL: Ryguy

Most people don't use digital servos on planes this size anyways...

Even at ETOC level competitions, most people just use standard servos. The one's I've seen most are Dymond 47s, Eflite S60s, HS 55s, and on planes the size of the Typhoon, HS 55s, 56s, and 65s. None of which are digital.

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 3/28/2007 5:15:56 PM

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In most respects, we have...
-ZX10 system with 10bit (1024 step)resolution internal processing (much better!)
-True Dual Rates in Tx (and we have put a bit of EXPO in it.)
-Tx is 5+ channels with the x-port tied to CH6.
-New Rx to match the Tx

(All of the circuits inside are NEW)

More info will come on the servos a bit later....

David

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I'll only truly be impressed if they redesign and configure the radio.

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 3/28/2007 5:19:38 PM

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Of course, we DO!

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ4375
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ORIGINAL: hobbydude214

they should offer with out radio and rx like they do the stryker, i dont think this would be my choice for a 3d plane but at least that would give people options

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 3/28/2007 9:55:40 PM

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Yeah, the new stuff should be awesome. 1800 lipo, 25 amp e-flite esc, i'm in!

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 3/30/2007 4:49:59 AM

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I bought my original typhoon to pound the thing into the dirt with abusive flying, on the deck. Does nice climbing inverted flat spins. It's flexy, floppy, KE is always a chore, but it is the most fun I've had out of an airplane in years. I've broken pieces off it that were fixed with epoxy. I've torn the nose off in midair with full throttle diving blenders into inverted flat-spins.

This plane just has "abuse me" written all over it, and from me, it gets its just reward. Most fun I've ever had with my clothes on.

Pitched the NiMH batteries first day and installed a 3S 2100 lipo. Does very nice on lipo.

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 3/30/2007 4:56:20 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: dribbe

Just to keep the facts accurate....
Actually, E-Flite S60's are digital... Plug one in and give it a try! You will note the fast buildup of torque around center, and the high frequency switching of the motor drive.

Have fun,
David

Yeah, I remembered that right after I posted...my bad!

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 3/31/2007 6:21:39 PM

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I bought my original typhoon to pound the thing into the dirt with abusive flying, on the deck. Does nice climbing inverted flat spins. It's flexy, floppy, KE is always a chore, but it is the most fun I've had out of an airplane in years. I've broken pieces off it that were fixed with epoxy. I've torn the nose off in midair with full throttle diving blenders into inverted flat-spins.

This plane just has "abuse me" written all over it, and from me, it gets its just reward. Most fun I've ever had with my clothes on.

Pitched the NiMH batteries first day and installed a 3S 2100 lipo. Does very nice on lipo.

Charles

What he said. This isn't gonna be the greatest flying plane on earth. But considering it comes with everything you need, and you can just hop in the car and fly, it's a good deal. AND, it's extremely easy to fix.

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 3/31/2007 9:57:00 PM

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Looks like they fixed the wrinkled wing covering on #2. Is that right?

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 4/1/2007 5:17:38 AM

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where are the facts that support the s60s are digital?

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 4/1/2007 6:45:42 AM

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where are the facts that support the s60s are digital?

It is easy to tell if you know what to look for... Just try it yourself (per above).
The motor is also coreless.
(Or, you could take my word for it.

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 4/1/2007 6:54:36 AM

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Yes, The new covering material/process seems much better in regard to wrinkling!.

Have Fun,
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Looks like they fixed the wrinkled wing covering on #2. Is that right?

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 4/3/2007 1:47:13 AM

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cool

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 4/5/2007 8:22:08 PM

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Well... as jmir said, let's be fair about the Typhoon 3D2:
People complained about the stiff elevator, now the elevator has hinges just like the ailerons
Servoes are upgraded to digital, I don't know if they are any better, but the elevator is sure improved!
It no longer has a weird, green TX with a Receiver that puts dual rates on the 5th channel; The ZX10 is 5 channels with ADDITIONAL dual-rates. It is also black and silver, and has X-port capability.
People said the typhoon was twitchy... the transmitter now has built in expo.
KE and rudder authority was generally weak... SFG's added.
NiMH battery lacking in power... Quality Li-Poly substituted.
ESC tends to burn out... Eflite 25AMP ESC replaced

The ONLY things I could think of that would make this plane even better are (hint hint) wheel pants, transparent canopy, and maybe an outrunner motor standard.

But hey, for only $10 more than the original, the Typhoon 2 is great!

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 4/6/2007 12:17:49 AM

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ParkZoneFlyer,

Didn't realize they had also improved the TX/RX set up, especially the built-in expo feature. Sounds great.
Again.... all for an additional $10!

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 4/6/2007 12:19:38 AM

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Expo built in?! sweet.

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RE: *Parkzone Typhoon 2 -Official Thread!* - 4/6/2007 12:21:09 AM