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Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
03-19-2003, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By bmwbob

AMA Membership

I became aware of an AMA insurance benefit the hard way a couple of years ago.
I was working on a plane in my shop, using an X-Acto knife to cut hinge slots in an aileron for CA type hinges. I was...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-25-2003, 05:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 420
Posted By bmwbob

motor advice sought

Along with my other brushless airplane setups, I also enjoy good success using 19 turn motors similar to the Trinity Chameleon running on 8 cells through a 3.8:1 planetary gearbox, pulling around 35...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
02-20-2003, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By bmwbob

Jeti info needed NOW!!!!

The motor in the T-33 ( AP29L ) has such strong magnets that they stop the fan RAPIDLY when power is removed, sort of mimicking the action of a brake.
As it turns out, another fellow sent me the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
02-20-2003, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By bmwbob

Jeti info needed NOW!!!!

I have a Jeti brushed controller in my T-33 which has no label. I have not owned one of these before.
I CAN tell you:
1. It handles 8 cells and 35 amps just fine
2. If you power it up when the TX...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
02-06-2003, 03:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 357
Posted By bmwbob

Aveox controller info needed

I have a controller on it's way to me that I know nothing about.
It is an Aveox120LV-2.
Can anyone tell me:
1. How many cells is it good for?
2. What current can it handle ( continuous and 60...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
01-26-2003, 02:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,031
Posted By bmwbob

Two battery packs in parallel

Here's a bit of off-topic info: In 1970, I WAS an electronics instructor in the Air Force! :-) Good ol' Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Ms.
As to how two packs could have a longer run than one of double...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
01-25-2003, 04:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,031
Posted By bmwbob

Possible new technology advantage

I had been considering the two packs in parallel after my initial tests with the new 1700mah 4/5 AUP NIMH cells.
These things are real SWEETHEARTS! BUT, you need to keep the current below 40 amps....
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-05-2002, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,364
Posted By bmwbob

G 38 for a tug engine

I've got an Ace 4-120 with a G 38 we use as a tug. It pulls sailplanes of about 6 pounds with no problem.
The tow release works REALLY well if it's attached to the top of the fuselage right at the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-02-2002, 12:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,436
Posted By bmwbob

"Cheap" is realtive

I have set up 4 planes now ( 2 Hangar 9 Aspire Ep's, one Omega 1.8, and one FVk Impulse 2 LMR ) with Trinity 19 turn Chameleon Pro R/C car motors ( $35 from Tower ) running through MPJ 3.8:1...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-25-2002, 05:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,496
Posted By bmwbob

Hi-Start launching Alpina's

I have an OLD Multiplex Alpina, with both flaps and spoilers. With the assistance of my flying buddy, I can get the plane up quite well using the next to the heaviest Hi-Start that Northeast...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-25-2002, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 474
Posted By bmwbob

Need specs for Jeti controllers

Can anyone tell me what the "on" resistance of the Jeti gold label
70-3P opto controller is?
Is there a website where the Jeti controller specs can be found?
I want to decide today on the motor...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-23-2002, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By bmwbob

Axi motor direct vs geared Hacker for Jerry

Hi,Gary!
Yes, I fly up at Titusville every once in a while, but mainly do my glider stuff over in Clermont and Groveland.
I take my power kites and buggy to the field just on the north side of...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-23-2002, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By bmwbob

AXI...not yet!

Cliff,
Thanks for the info!
Unless AXI has some other motors a bit bigger than these, it looks like I'll have to pass on them for the time being.
Just not enough power for the Jerry.
Bob Cowgill...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-22-2002, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By bmwbob

Axi motor direct vs geared Hacker for Jerry

I have a Jerry kit that no one bought, so I guess I'll build it.
I had pretty much decided to get a geared Hacker motor for it, but wonder about an AXI rotating can motor direct.
I have a Dragon 55...
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-20-2002, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,186
Posted By bmwbob

Prunes...GOOD!!!

Yup. And right after I get through eating my prunes, I'm gonna make sure I'm standing at the first pilot station upwind from YOU! ;)
WARNING: Indiscriminate use of the word "old" can have SERIOUS...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-18-2002, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 847
Posted By bmwbob

where's the beef?

It's my pleasure, Jim!
Helping each other have more fun from our hobby is why we're here.
Bob Cowgill
Cocoa, Florida
E-mail@[email protected]
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-11-2002, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By bmwbob

Cheaper molded gliders

Another solution:
Many competitive sailplane folks, like so many others, have a "need" to have the biggest and the best the moment it comes out. Never mind that the plane they just put together is...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-06-2002, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 847
Posted By bmwbob

MORE beef!

Hi, Jim!
I have both brushless and brushed motors in my planes. For this type of glider I STRONGLY suggest using an R/C car motor, such as the 19 turn Trinity Chameleon Pro 2, which is available...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-28-2002, 10:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 372
Posted By bmwbob

Kontronik motor info needed

Kontronik BL480-33 brushless motor:
Can anyone tell me how many cells and what current rating this motor is good for?
Motocalc's database suggest there is a 7 volt and a 12 volt version available....
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-25-2002, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,100
Posted By bmwbob

Don Edberg book

Steve,
That link did it for me! I ordered the book.
Thanks!
Bob Cowgill
Cocoa, Florida
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-25-2002, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,100
Posted By bmwbob

Don Edberg manual needed

I just picked up a Futaba 8UAF Super.
IIRC, a fellow named Don Edberg wrote a book explaining how to program these rigs.
Can anyone out there hook me up with a copy, or a source for a copy of this...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-05-2002, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By bmwbob

9C Software bug

Very good!
Of course, that would mean that all current 9C owners are afflicted with this malady. Too bad, really.
One thought, though: In the past, I have bought Futaba's "latest and greatest...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-05-2002, 10:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,776
Posted By bmwbob

Spoilers. motor gliders, etc.

One fellow at our field has a plane called a Butterfly. I believe Dynaflite kits it. I has a large poly wing, and he uses an O.S. 26 four stroke in the nose.
That thing flies so quietly and gently,...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-05-2002, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By bmwbob

Lost aircraft I.D.

How about just sticking one of the self adhesive address labels (that we all have a whole drawer full of ) somewhere on, or in the plane? Costs and weighs virtually NOTHING! ( My favorite expense...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-05-2002, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By bmwbob

Futaba 9C series: problem or rumor?

In a response to a posting for a 9CAF transmitter for sale, one person referred to a problem the 9C series is rumored to have with the V-tail mixing function.
Can anyone with ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE of...
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