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01-30-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Quick Remove Cowl?

Hey Ed

,
I used an E Flite 110 motor, Castle Phoenix HV85 ESC, 2, 4S 3300 Mah, lipos, with a 18X10 prop. Flies scale but larger prop will ground strike.

The motor is turned around,...
12-13-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Quick Remove Cowl?

Thanks!
Very helpful!
D
12-13-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By Dstrass

12-13-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Quick Remove Cowl?

Hey,
Thanks for that info. It's a 71" CMP Hellcat from Nitro planes.
The powerful magnet idea sounds interesting, but, I think I'd feel safer with something the locks in.
You don't want a...
12-12-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By Dstrass

Quick Remove Cowl?

Hey All!

Now that I converted my CMP Hellcat to Electric, I'd like to find a system to quickly fasten and remove my cowl so I can change batteries.
My full size Cessna has 1/2 turn fasteners....
12-12-2011, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By Dstrass

Quick Remove Cowl?

Hey,
Now that I converted my CMP Hellcat to Electric, I'd like to find a system to quickly fasten and remove my cowl so I can change batteries.
My full size Cessna has 1/2 turn fasteners.
Is...
06-16-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By Dstrass

RE: CMP Hellcat Electric Conversion???

Thanks for the info!
I'm going with the following setup:
Eflite Power 110 motor
Castle 85HV
2 5c Thunder power 5000 mAH in series.
Thinking of a 18X8 APC.
According to the motor calc:...
06-15-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By Dstrass

CMP Hellcat Electric Conversion???

Hey..
I'd like to convert my CMPro F6F Hellcat 120 70" to electric..
I had a YS.91 in it, but want to go Electric!!
Any ideas on a good motor, ESC and LiPo combo?
Any help would be...
07-25-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,594
Posted By Dstrass

How dangerous are LiFe Batteries?

I started using LiFe batteries and I'm very pleased with the higher voltage but...

1. How dangerous are they really? Has anyone had a LiPo-fire-like experience with a LiFe?

2. Can you fly...
Replies: 1
Views: 4,155
Posted By Dstrass

Frequency range of Futaba Faast 2.4GHz

Does anyone know the exact Frequency range of the Futaba TM-8 Faast Transmitter module?
2.4GHz yes, but what exactly?

2.39GHz? to 2.45GHz?

Dead center on 2.40GHz?

Does anyone have a...
12-28-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 968
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Antenna extender or splitter for Faast TM-8 2.4GHZ?

Hey Bill,
Anyway to get more detailed specs on the Fasst System?
If I'm to extend the antenna and/or split multiple TM-8 module antennas, I don't want to have any RF build-up resulting in damage...
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Antenna extender or splitter for 2.4GHZ?

Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
I will carefully review all options prior to doing any modification; I'd hate to ruin my TM-8 modules.
I have a local Ham radio shop I plan to talk to; they are RF...
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dstrass

Antenna extender or splitter for 2.4GHZ?

An interesting problem.
I'm using 6 Futaba 9C's with TM-8 RF Transmitter modules for a robotic application and would like to either extend the antennas from the TM-8 modules, (so they are clear...
12-28-2009, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 968
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Antenna extender or splitter for Faast TM-8 2.4GHZ?

Hey Bill,
Thanks for the info.
Yes, I know modifying it would change the rules.
Thanks for your help.
Dave
12-27-2009, 01:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 968
Posted By Dstrass

Antenna extender or splitter for Faast TM-8 2.4GHZ?

I'm using 6 Futaba 9C's with TM-8 RF Transmitter modules for a robotic application and would like to either extend the antennas from the TM-8 modules, (so they are clear of the anvil case they live...
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By Dstrass

Quietest Servo??

Quietest Servo?

I'm using a servo to operate a mouth in a puppet with a fiberglass head. (I'm also an avid RC'er.. Warbirds, Electrics... Heli's!)
Unfortunately, the fiberglass, (or any hard...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-31-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,587
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Evo 35, Elec Ignition & Spektrum

Got the bad info from obviously uninformed RC'ers...
Thanks for the great news!
Forum: Gas Engines
07-31-2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,587
Posted By Dstrass

Evo 35, Elec Ignition & Spektrum

I plan on changing my current 72 MHz with my Spektrum 7 and Rx AR7000
I heard that with an electronic ignition, I have to switch out my regular servos for all digital servos as there might be a...
12-30-2006, 07:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 444
Posted By Dstrass

NiMh battery higher voltage issue

I've recently switched to NiMh from NiCads and I've noticed a fully charged 6.0 volt 2100Mah NiMh battery pack will show over 7.1 Volts after a full charge, remaining in the high 6.8's until it...
Replies: 2
Views: 5,833
Posted By Dstrass

DX7 Aileron and Flap setup?

Can anyone help an Expert?
At least I thought I was until I purchased my Spektrum DX7.

I'm having touble setting up the Ailerons and flaps.
I've got 1 servo for each aileron and one servo...
05-13-2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,925
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Best engine for WM Spitfire G.S.

Okay...
I went gas. I purchased the Evolution 35cc with the inverted wrap around Pitts muffler.
The Evo got a few good reviews here and all along I wanted the ease of gas.
so... we'll see.
...
05-12-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,925
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Best engine for WM Spitfire G.S.

I spoke too soon.
Radio South took my order for the YS 160, then emailed me and said they're back order'd till June... Not very happy about that.
05-12-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,925
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Best engine for WM Spitfire G.S.

I did it.
I just purchased a YS 160 DZ at Radio South...
Great price, only $639!

That ends my part of this thread.

Thanks for all your help!
05-12-2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,925
Posted By Dstrass

RE: Best engine for WM Spitfire G.S.

I beleive the WM Zero cowl would be much bigger to hold the brison 2.4. (Zero's are short, round and wide, Spits are long, rectangular and narrow)
I think it's a choice between the Brison 2.4 and...
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