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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
Hi Guys,
Quick question, did Parkzone fix the motor mount screw that was puncturing the battery issue in Corsair in production now? or do we still need to take care of that?
Please let me know, my corsair is coming next week.
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Quick question, did Parkzone fix the motor mount screw that was puncturing the battery issue in Corsair in production now? or do we still need to take care of that?
Please let me know, my corsair is coming next week.
Thanks
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
All I can tell you is that I bought mine in May of 2009 and the problem was corrected. I was aware about the problem when I bought it and checked it anyway, just to be sure it was corrected. Hope that helped.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
I know this has been addressed in this thread, but I dont have the time to go through this whole thing again. I want to add a couple of batteries to my hobbyking order. What is a good replacement battery for the corsair? My airplane is stock. Thanks.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
Bute56,
I recently bought a couple of 20C 3s 2200mah LIPOs from Hobby Partz for a very good price. I use them in my PZ Corsair and everything else I have that runs 3s batts and they perform as well as the HK Flightmax so far.
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I recently bought a couple of 20C 3s 2200mah LIPOs from Hobby Partz for a very good price. I use them in my PZ Corsair and everything else I have that runs 3s batts and they perform as well as the HK Flightmax so far.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
I am thinking of buying a Spektrum DX6i system. Is anyone familiar with the AR6100e receiver? I am looking for something inexpensive and lightweight, but don't want to buy something that won't work well. Does anyone have any suggestions which receiver I should consider?
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I have the DX6i and am very pleased with it. The only issue is the display. In bright sunlight, it is very difficult to read even with the contrast in the brightest mode.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
wxup, yes, the AR6100E seems to work well for me using one of my three (3) DX5e transmitters. The instructions with the AR6100E specifically state that it is not compatible with the DX6. I plan to eventually purchase a DX7 to use with my favorite fighters.
At the moment I am satisfied with the performance of my operational and standby DX5e transmitters. I did suffer from a glitch while flying a Messerschmitt this week and haven't gotten a response on it yet about what might have happened. I also use the AR6100 that seems to perform well also even though while flying with a poorly running brushed motor I seemed to have a few glitches attributed to said motor.
Hope this helps. We continue to loose otherwise promising fighter pilots to enemy action. Please hang in there regardless of possible setbacks and/or discouraging actions by otherwise friendly forces.
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At the moment I am satisfied with the performance of my operational and standby DX5e transmitters. I did suffer from a glitch while flying a Messerschmitt this week and haven't gotten a response on it yet about what might have happened. I also use the AR6100 that seems to perform well also even though while flying with a poorly running brushed motor I seemed to have a few glitches attributed to said motor.
Hope this helps. We continue to loose otherwise promising fighter pilots to enemy action. Please hang in there regardless of possible setbacks and/or discouraging actions by otherwise friendly forces.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
madwebtvscientist,
Now I'm really confused. Spektrum offers a package that includes the DX6i and the AR6100e. Could you scan that and send it to me? I would like to check that out with Spektrum.
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Now I'm really confused. Spektrum offers a package that includes the DX6i and the AR6100e. Could you scan that and send it to me? I would like to check that out with Spektrum.
[email protected]
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
[X(] wxup, the first url should give you what you need.
SPMAR6100E_Binding_Instructions.pdf
http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo...structions.pdf
AR6100E Binding Instructions Note : The AR6100E receiver is designed for parkflyer aircraft only ... The AR6100E is only compatible with Spektrum aircraft transmitters that support DSM2 ...
http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo...structions.pdf
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SPMAR6100E_Binding_Instructions.pdf
http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo...structions.pdf
AR6100E Binding Instructions Note : The AR6100E receiver is designed for parkflyer aircraft only ... The AR6100E is only compatible with Spektrum aircraft transmitters that support DSM2 ...
http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo...structions.pdf
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
wxup: the AR6100e is compatible with the DX6i but not the older DX6 with is not DSM2. I myself use a DX6i with a AR6200 dual-receiver in my Corsair (its my best model so it has my best receiver) but I have other park flyers that use AR6100, AR500 and AR6110. I've had no glitches with any of them and would happily use them in the Corsair.
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Jewfish, great heads up!
wxup, please accept my apology for confusing the question. Now that we know how great I am with details you might want to check your situational awareness a little more carefully than would normally be necessary if you see me approaching with an airplane in my hand.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
hey i just purchased a turnigy 30-35 motor for this plane has anyone one tried this yet? If so what kind of preformance sould i expect or mods i might have to do to make this work.. Just looking for more vertical preformance...
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Do you mean 35-30, I searched and could not find a 30-35? There are 3 models A, B & C, Idont think the 35-30 series will give you adeqate power. I runs 15amps optimum which is 180W. The stock motor you are replacing is a 400 series using a 30A ESC.
Iuse the 35-36C &it is definitely heavier but gives great performance. You will have to update the battery to a 3 cell 2150-2200 mAh, 25C. The stock 1800mAh will not last if you fly past 2/3 throttle. Ialso upgraded the ESCto a 40A to make sure there were no fires during flight.
Iuse the 35-36C &it is definitely heavier but gives great performance. You will have to update the battery to a 3 cell 2150-2200 mAh, 25C. The stock 1800mAh will not last if you fly past 2/3 throttle. Ialso upgraded the ESCto a 40A to make sure there were no fires during flight.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
ORIGINAL: Dangaras
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I use the 35-36C & it is definitely heavier but gives great performance.
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I use the 35-36C & it is definitely heavier but gives great performance.
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Yeah, if you can get one that actually works.
Sorry Dangaras - couldn't resist. I'm still debating whether to try for a third attempt after being sent two duds, or perhaps find something in the 900kv region.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
A Turnigy that did not work? Wow. I have heard some of the horror stories, but Ihave purchased quite a lot of equipment from HKand none of it except some 20 minute epoxy that takes 2 hours to cure, has ever been defective. I am really pleased.
What can I say, bad things do happen to good people. Even though, Icould still buy 5 or 6 of these and still pay less than an equivalent e-flite at my LHS and Iwould be ahead.
What was wrong with the the two duds you received?
What can I say, bad things do happen to good people. Even though, Icould still buy 5 or 6 of these and still pay less than an equivalent e-flite at my LHS and Iwould be ahead.
What was wrong with the the two duds you received?
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
Details are a few pages back in this thread but to summarise:
Number 1: Draws double current
Number 2: Clicking/knocking sound once per revolution
On the 35-36c product page there is one other report of 'clicking' so I'm not alone.
Overall my experience with HK has been good too. Out of 19 motors and 17 ESCs ordered everything has been great except these two bad motors and two cheapie ESCs.
Number 1: Draws double current
Number 2: Clicking/knocking sound once per revolution
On the 35-36c product page there is one other report of 'clicking' so I'm not alone.
Overall my experience with HK has been good too. Out of 19 motors and 17 ESCs ordered everything has been great except these two bad motors and two cheapie ESCs.
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Right, Iremember reading about the knocking one.. Ihave a 35-?? That draws an awful lot of power if Itake it past 3/4 throttle. Ifixed that by using a 60A ESCand keeping below 3/4 throttle, my big HK Decathlon is happy when Ifly it sedately.
That's about $50 plus Shipping. Iwould be upset. FOr $50, Iwould return them both and get HKto replace them.... They are pretty good that way.
That's about $50 plus Shipping. Iwould be upset. FOr $50, Iwould return them both and get HKto replace them.... They are pretty good that way.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
im sorry thats it 35-30c. says it equal to axi 2808.I do have an 2200mah 20c and a couple of 40amp esc one out of my squal..ive heard of a power 10 and a power 15 ran in these planes.. Was told that the power 15 was plenty of power for this plane.. so i thought this was an equivalent motor??? I admit it i dont have a clue...Ive flown this plane stock on that 2200mah 20c battery about 25 times or so.. just wanting to upgrade so if anybody has any input on what the ideal setup is??
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
redriderit, mind if I call you red rider? That was the name of a cowboy hero I had when I was a kid.
The next url brings up my absolute favorite Corsair prop. The ship with its stock motor and battery has no problem hauling straight up to altitude and performing any maneuver I would ever need to fly. The path in vertical flight tends to wonder off a lot but the greater than one to one thrust ratio is obvious.
One thing I keep forgetting to mention is that washers are needed at the prop hub when using the SF props, and they almost always require a little sanding on the back of the prop hub to get both prop tips to track in the same plane.
CALL TO GLORY!
http://community-2.webtv.net/RICHARD...ORY/page3.html
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The next url brings up my absolute favorite Corsair prop. The ship with its stock motor and battery has no problem hauling straight up to altitude and performing any maneuver I would ever need to fly. The path in vertical flight tends to wonder off a lot but the greater than one to one thrust ratio is obvious.
One thing I keep forgetting to mention is that washers are needed at the prop hub when using the SF props, and they almost always require a little sanding on the back of the prop hub to get both prop tips to track in the same plane.
CALL TO GLORY!
http://community-2.webtv.net/RICHARD...ORY/page3.html
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
Hey guys, last weekend my parkzone corsair was involved in a midair collision and crashed, here is a link. The crash is at the end.
Mostly everything can be fixed with epoxy but the angled area where the motor mount is screwed to broke. Any ideas how to fix that without buying a new body? Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dbhsqJchFM
Mostly everything can be fixed with epoxy but the angled area where the motor mount is screwed to broke. Any ideas how to fix that without buying a new body? Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dbhsqJchFM
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
WOW! That was some cool video. FAA will want to review that one. What kind of cameras were you using on the planes? It's hard to tell from the video how extensive the damage was to the motor mount, but they do make replacement mounts without having to buy the whole fuselage. Part #PKZ4428. Saw one on Ebay for $3.29 plus $2.41shipping. Type in 'Parkzone Corsair' in the search box. Haven't needed to buy one so far so I don't know if that is a good price or not. Good luck with the repairs and keep em flying.
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RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
here is the camera we are runnning, it works great for our set up. The part that broke is the raised plastic that the mount screws on to. Im thinking balsa wood, not sure though.
http://www.xheli.com/fipevicas18g.html
http://www.xheli.com/fipevicas18g.html