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Forum: Electric Training
03-20-2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,642
Posted By mikefev

RE: Which is more durable Wingo or Soarstar?

Hi,
I have had a Soarstar for over 2 years and it has it's share of mishaps. The Fuselage, wings and tail have all been repaired. I estimate at least a quarter pound of epoxy and it still flies...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-09-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,455
Posted By mikefev

RE: Great Planes Big Stik 40 ARF with AXI 4120/18

Hi,
I'm flying a .40 size STIK with an AXI-2826-10 motor spinning a 13 X 6 Prop and has 2 ea 2000mah Kokam 3 cell batteries rated for 8c discharge in parrellyl. It flies like it has a .40 size...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
03-22-2005, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By mikefev

RE: Where Do You Fly?

Hi,
I fly at our club field along with all others, gas, glow whatever. We have a black cloth portion of our runway 100 X 45 ft. which can be used for ROG on electrics. I have the following planes:...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
12-20-2004, 01:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,745
Posted By mikefev

RE: Electric flight is still too young

Another valuable asset in electric flight along with a WHatt Meter is a scale of some sort to weigh your model with all the components. I recently converted a Great Plains Big Stik ARF to electric. ...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-08-2004, 09:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,566
Posted By mikefev

RE: Growing out of NiMH. Wich charger to get?

I would also vote for the TRITON! I have one on my Christmas list.

Mikefev
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
12-08-2004, 09:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Posted By mikefev

RE: NIMH charging

If you haven't bought it yet, reconsider the purchase of the Superbrain 969. There are a lot of negatives associated with this charger. I own a 969 and only use it for NiCAD and NiMH bench...
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-03-2004, 08:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,439
Posted By mikefev

RE: Introduce yourself

Hi,
My name is Mike Fevola and I started in modeling about 35 years ago. I started with controlline and a Flite Streak which made me dizzier than I am now. Suspended my hobby until about 6 years...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-26-2004, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 618
Posted By mikefev

RE: Unable to reverse Channel 3 on 6XAS Xmtr

Thanks everyone for your inputs. I finally got it to work by being patient and waiting for 30 seconds to one minute at full throttle and then pulling back to idle. Sometimes the simplest...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-21-2004, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 618
Posted By mikefev

RE: Unable to reverse Channel 3 on 6XAS Xmtr

Hi
Did some more testing and everything works in the reverse setting including trim. It is just when you go through thr menu and select channel 3 to "reverse" from its present orientation, it...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-20-2004, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 618
Posted By mikefev

Unable to reverse Channel 3 on 6XAS Xmtr

Please bear with me on this one. My Futaba 6XAS Xmtr works fine. I was always able to reverse all 6 channels using proper procedure. The other day, I was setting up my Soarstar electric with the...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
03-01-2004, 03:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,314
Posted By mikefev

RE: How many real aircraft mechanics outhere?

USAF 1954 to 1963 Crew Chief on B-57, B-45 and F-100 aircraft
New Jersey Air Guard, (OK no smart remarks about if I attended Drills) Crew Chief and Flight Engineer on C-121 Super Connies
Crew...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-26-2004, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,075
Posted By mikefev

RE: best charger

Hi,
SIRIUS is the charger I would recommend. You can do xmtr and rcvr at same time at home or at the field. For home you need a power supply. I bought mine from SIRIUS but there are others that...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-24-2004, 02:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 716
Posted By mikefev

SIRIUS Lithium Charger

Hi,
Has anyone purchased and used the SIRIUS Lithium Charger? I am familiar with the regular SIRIUS Chargers and am well satisfied with them. I will be getting into indoor RC and Lithium...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
02-10-2004, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 900
Posted By mikefev

RE: Converting Corsair from .15 Glow to Electric

Thanks again Matt. I will weigh the plane to get an accurate weight and then use the calculate program to get some answers. I was looking at Tower Hobbies web site and they had an Electricfly setup...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
02-10-2004, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 900
Posted By mikefev

RE: Converting Corsair from .15 Glow to Electric

Thanks Matt. I'll be going to the WRAM show next week and I will shop for the motor you suggested.
Yes, the plane weighs about 2 pounds but I will put it on the scale to be sure this week. Do...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
02-09-2004, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 900
Posted By mikefev

Converting Corsair from .15 Glow to Electric

Has anyone out there converted a .15 size Corsair (I believe it is a PICA kit) from Glow to Electric?

VR Mike Fevola
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-20-2004, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By mikefev

RE: Hobbico Accucycle

Hi Tree,
I have had an Accu-Cycle for over a year and I guess I got a good one. Others have not been so lucky as referenced in the Electrical Forum threads. I have used it on 4 cell NICAD rcvr...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-13-2004, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By mikefev

RE: Servo Connectors to a 4 Channel Reciever

Thanks Mr RC-Cam. Hard to believe the connectors would save that much weight but, as I learned the hard way, too much weight with an electric and it doesn't fly!

Thanks again
VR Mike
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-13-2004, 02:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By mikefev

RE: Needed help with a futaba t6exa anda sirius pro charger

There is another alternative. Hobby Services will take your transmitter and install a switch similiar to what they use on the 9C transmitter that will allow you to use your SIRIUS charger. It costs...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-13-2004, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By mikefev

Servo Connectors to a 4 Channel Reciever

Can anyone tell me what a JST connector is and why they are used on PICO or NARO 4 channel recievers.
I was shopping on Balsa Products web site and I wanted to get a 4 channel receiver for my Soar...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-10-2003, 02:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,143
Posted By mikefev

RE: GMS ENGINES - HOW ARE THEY - DO THEY RUNNING WELL

I have to add my two cents! I bought a GMS-47 from MECOA for what I thought was a very good price. I found it was not worth it! A note in the bottom of the box stated,"this engine will not shut...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-01-2003, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,811
Posted By mikefev

MRC 969 PRO

:( I am the proud owner of a Superbrain 969 Pro. I bought this charger for the following reasons:
It came with its own 120V to 12V power supply
It can charge Lithium batteries
It appeared...
Forum: Beginners
06-02-2003, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By mikefev

Tower Hobby's Trainer or MKII

The only difference I can see is 2 inches difference in wing span, 60 inches for the $79 Trainer and 62 Inches for the $99 MKII. $20 dollars extra for 2 inches additional wingspan is a lot. I...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-02-2003, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By mikefev

To all GMS .47 operators

I got a good deal on a GMS-.47 and decided to install it on my rebuilt LT-40 airplane. It looks nice and before I mounted it, I removed the rear plate, the carb and the needle valve housing and...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
05-11-2003, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By mikefev

1 hr per day does that work

I have 6 aircraft on the 1 hour cycle right now. I got this from "Red" Shoendinst web site. You can check it out on the "Battery's & Chargers" section of RC Universe. Haven't had any problems and...
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