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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-24-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,034
Posted By jackalope54

RE: A123 Question

Luchnia -

Pardon a rookie for "chiming in" - you didn't specify the plane, servos or flight times in your comment about low energy consumption. For example, I'm using a 2300 mah A123 battery in...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-21-2012, 05:06 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,034
Posted By jackalope54

RE: A123 Question

RCP57 -

I couldn't agree more with BarracudaHockey. I switched to A123 packs (from Nimh) in February of this year - 2300 mah packs from Radical RC. No regulators on my Futaba 2.4 ghz receivers -...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-19-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
Posted By jackalope54

RE: LiPo rookie

I take it the charger should cut off when cell voltage reaches 4.2 V. I'm at the field now - will get a new balance board this week and recharge. The battery seems to be functioning properly ... so...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-19-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
Posted By jackalope54

RE: LiPo rookie

Thanks KW Counter for the advice and reassurance. I'm going to modify a balance lead extension so I can check individual cell voltages with a multimeter - my probes are too big to insert into a...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-19-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
Posted By jackalope54

RE: LiPo rookie

Problem solved - sort of. Trax de Max - you were on the right track. It is charger related - I just took the back off the balance board that came with my Onyx 235 charger and found a burned/open...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-19-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
Posted By jackalope54

RE: LiPo rookie

Trax de Max - per an analog multimeter, the pack voltage is over 16 V.

Nonstoprc - the battery is a Zippy that has been charged about 10 times. I got it October 2011 and I generally charge it...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-18-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
Posted By jackalope54

LiPo rookie

Hi all - I'm new to LiPo batteries and have a concern. I'm using a 4S 3600 mah LiPo for my Hobbico glow engine starter. The battery is an inexpensive one from Hobby King. I noticed today the battery...
Forum: YS Engines Support
08-17-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,515
Posted By jackalope54

RE: YS 63 overly rich regulator

Hi Pete,

I got the new regulator body, screw, plunger, spring, nipple, diaphragm and o-ring for the screw. And I finally have an engine that runs like a REAL YS. :)

I compared the new...
Forum: YS Engines Support
08-16-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,515
Posted By jackalope54

RE: YS 63 overly rich regulator

Well...not so successful after all.

I got 3 good runs out of it then it started pouring fuel again. It's actually coming out of the carburetor and running along the intake tube. Has to be a...
Forum: YS Engines Support
08-14-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,515
Posted By jackalope54

RE: YS 63 overly rich regulator

Success! I replaced both valves and lapped them in using toothpaste. Engine is responding well - now just need to fine tune it. I'm running a 13x6 APC - max RPM about 10,800 - richened to about 9800...
Forum: YS Engines Support
08-13-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,515
Posted By jackalope54

RE: YS 63 overly rich regulator

Hi Petec,

I've replaced all the parts in the regulator, ie. the diaphragm, plunger, nipple and spring. I've come to believe it's not over-pressurizing but is an intake valve problem. When I...
Forum: YS Engines Support
08-12-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,515
Posted By jackalope54

RE: YS 63 overly rich regulator

If the intake valve is not seating properly, could the result be the described symptoms? If so, can anyone recommend a suitable compound for lapping the valves? Toothpaste, perhaps? Maybe I'm...
Forum: YS Engines Support
08-12-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,515
Posted By jackalope54

YS 63 overly rich regulator

I purchased a used YS 63 (not the "S") that has me stumped. The regulator seems to be over pressurizing. Right after purchasing, I went through the engine and replaced all the o-rings and gaskets,...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-25-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,451
Posted By jackalope54

RE: Pattern weight rule - why?

Okay - thanks Dave and MattK - your responses are in line with the little I have learned so far - the lighter the wing loading the better. Thought there might be something different with pattern...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-25-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,451
Posted By jackalope54

RE: Pattern weight rule - why?

Thanks Alejandro - that makes some sense. I can see how a 6kg plane versus a 5kg plane could have an advantage in the wind.

Thanks for the reply!
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-25-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,451
Posted By jackalope54

RE: Pattern weight rule - why?

Onewasp and jetmech43 -

I'm aware that the FAI is the governing body for pattern and I know that all sports have rules. For the most part these rules serve to level the playing field....
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-25-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,451
Posted By jackalope54

Pattern weight rule - why?

Hi folks

I'm new to pattern - flying a Venus with YS 110S. I'm curious as to why there is a max weight limit rule in Pattern? It would seem that given the 2x2m rule that excess weight would just...
Forum: YS Engines Support
08-17-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,075
Posted By jackalope54

RE: YS 110S won't prime

Thanks for the responses!

Already tried setting the regulator screw flush - way too rich. Poor transition and excessive fuel consumption - literally 16 oz in less than 6 minutes flying - had to...
Forum: YS Engines Support
08-16-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,075
Posted By jackalope54

YS 110S won't prime

I bought a used 110S that I rebuilt - new gaskets, o-rings, regulator diaphragm, front and rear main bearings, new piston and ring and new cylinder assembly (piston and cylinder were scored). Running...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
07-05-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By jackalope54

RE: Linkage-induced differential

Thanks BAX!!!

Took me a while to get there but I managed to learn something new about my transmitter's flexibility/capability and about aircraft setup.

Another VERY satisfied Futaba user!!!
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-03-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,338
Posted By jackalope54

RE: Futaba RATE vs. END POINT

Wow - I really am being clear as mud!

Bjr - this whole exercise in frustration began because I was trying to get RID of mechanical differential. I didn't get the control horn clevises on the...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-02-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,338
Posted By jackalope54

RE: Futaba RATE vs. END POINT

Sorry for the nomenclature confusion - was told the control horn that is just a long bolt that goes through the control surface was called a standup.

I did use a deflection gauge to make sure I...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-02-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,338
Posted By jackalope54

Futaba RATE vs. END POINT

Hi all. I'm pretty much a newbie to flying (advanced beginner) and am very interested in Pattern flying - VERY impressed with the control demonstrated by Pattern pilots and the quality of their...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
07-01-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By jackalope54

Linkage-induced differential

I ran into a problem in setting up ailerons using standups instead of control horns - I couldn't get the clevises on the hinge line as they should be without rebuilding the ailerons. In addition,...
Forum: RC Jets
06-27-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1,703
Views: 157,891
Posted By jackalope54

RE: Downwind turn Myth

LOL Highhorse

Well then to also be fair, THANKS to ALL for the illustrations and the math - cemented the concept in my tired old brain.

Now it's time to go shoot some pelicans for dinner.
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