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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/13/2007 1:05:36 PM

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ORIGINAL: manspray

I have had a parkzone slo-v and a parkzone J3 cub BL for a while now and want to move into 4 channel, should I get the typhoon 2, or some other 4 channel plane?

One hting to add is that if you have RealFlight, you can download a free model of the Typhoon 2. This has helped me a lot in getting used to the plane.

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/15/2007 2:45:57 PM

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Even better if you have realflight g3 you can try before you buy:rf g3.5 typhoon2 3d

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/16/2007 2:45:06 AM

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anyone have suggestions for what to do with the 5th channe.l I thought about flaps.

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/18/2007 3:17:01 AM

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ORIGINAL: BryFlyGuy67

One hting to add is that if you have RealFlight, you can download a free model of the Typhoon 2. This has helped me a lot in getting used to the plane.

I recently bought a used copy of RF 3.5: Where can I get the free copy of the Typhoon 2? It would be nice do improve my flying with this plane over the winter!

Thanks,

Ray

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/18/2007 6:01:24 PM

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It is available at the RealFlight G3 swap pages. You need a free registration
to download.

http://www.knifeedge.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=2182

Chris Shaker

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/19/2007 5:35:05 PM

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Thanks, Chris. I appreciate your help.

Ray

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/21/2007 3:56:48 AM

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hey guys I just got my typhoon2 today and put it together. The only thing is the plastic spinner won't come off so I can attach the prop! Can anyone help me?

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/25/2007 6:23:45 PM

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I picked up the Typhoon 2 as a christmas present for myself awhile back. Opened it up today to find a dead servo

Guess I am stuck flying one of the 3 other planes or my helicopter until i get replacement parts.

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/25/2007 7:07:00 PM

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hmm tore the servo apart and found a crap solider joint and fixed it. its working now but do i chance my new plane on my fix job. I guess if the factory isnt smart enough to do it right I have as much faith in my work as theirs.

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/26/2007 4:21:06 AM

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I found that it would unscrew. The prop shaft is threaded, and the rubber spinner is a tight fit.
After you take it off and put it on a few times, it should be easier.

Chris Shaker

> hey guys I just got my typhoon2 today and put it together. The only thing is the plastic spinner won't
> come off so I can attach the prop! Can anyone help me?

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 12/26/2007 6:34:05 PM

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Sorry to say, but I had a big problem with one of the servos on my Typhoon 2 as well. For me, it was the elevator servo. I bought it from Horizon and they did ship me a replacement servo very quickly and I got installed in no time one a few people here told me the right way to replace a servo in a foamie.

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 2/9/2008 9:07:02 AM

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Hey all I have 2 questions. I just purchased the RTF version that comes with lipo, charger, radio, and receiver and have 2 concerns:

1) My battery lipo charger takes more than 4 hours.. actually I've still been waiting for it to show a solid green light to indicate charging is complete. All I get is blinking red and green lights (normal charging plus conditioning). How long does it take to charge completely? 5 hours? I unplugged it and tested voltage with voltmeter and the voltage was around 12 volts which means its good to go, but why doesnt the green light go solid for me like its supposed ta.

2) I am really concerned about my upcoming maiden flight because I don't have a quality radio and receiver. I've read the reviews on rcuniverse and I want to know if problems with interference, etc .happens to everyone or just some people. Does anyone use the radio and receiver that comes with the RTF? How does it perform for you? I don't want to spend $300 on a new radio because I'm tight on money right now. I don't want to buy a $200 radio because you know what they say buy cheap buy twice. Aye dillemna, unless of course someone can tell me they haven't had problems with the stock transmitter/receiver.

Thanks in advance!

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 2/9/2008 4:22:44 PM

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Greetings...

I went thru the same frustration with my Charger. However, on the third attempt to get answers from Customer Service, the technician suggested I reduce the setting to "1.0" on the charger instead of the higher recommended setting. Within thirty minutes I got the Solid Green.

Just a thought.

Am flying less demanding planes while I gain experience before flying the Typhoon, but I am using the equipment on other planes with no problems.

Fred

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 2/9/2008 5:17:47 PM

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I plan to fly monday. my first plane ever.

thanks for your reply I'll try that charger trick.

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 2/9/2008 5:19:41 PM

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i'm from norwalk, ca but I was born in fdafds, IL according to my profile.

I see that you're from whittier. do you fly at a park or at a flying field? whittier narrows? my people fly at cerritos high or next to los alamitos racing track and costco in cypress.

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 3/10/2008 10:04:35 PM

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anyone have a recommendation for expo, dual rate and endpoint settings to tame my typhoon 2? i saw this question posted in a wattflyer forum thread but no responses, and i thought it was a very good question.

basically, the zx10 radio included in the RTF has expo built in, but now that i am changing to a new radio (spektrum), am interested in knowing the optimal expo, dual rate settings so my next flight isn't too wild and hard to control. thanks

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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone - 3/12/2008 8:01:35 AM

&nbs