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Forum: Beginners
03-23-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,329
Posted By gosk8ing

Mode 1 or 2

Hi all.
First off, apologises for people thinking "not another mode 1 vs 2".
I've researched the net a fair but and all topics are about someone starting out. My situation is a little different. ...
Forum: FPV Beginners
01-27-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,062
Posted By gosk8ing

FPV setup - what to buy?

Hi guys,

I'm looking at getting into FPV but am having trouble selecting what to buy as there's so many options.
Hobbyking has so much variety.
This is what I'm wanting and what I'll be using...
Forum: Beginners
09-18-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,455
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: BEC 5amp enoguh for 6 servos

Like I said, I was moving the sticks around the whole time which is something you wouldn't normally be doing in the air. But in saying that, I don't want to be the guinea pig. I was thinking about...
Forum: Beginners
09-18-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,455
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: BEC 5amp enoguh for 6 servos

Alright, so I was finally able to test the BEC tonight.... Not so good. At 5 volts and moving all the sticks around (under no load), after about 2 seconds they would pause for about a second and then...
Forum: Beginners
09-13-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,455
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: BEC 5amp enoguh for 6 servos

Thanks for a great post opjose!!! I'll test the setup and then go from there! It got me worried when the manual said a separate receiver battery was needed. I guess that's because a lot of other ESCs...
Forum: Beginners
09-13-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,455
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: BEC 5amp enoguh for 6 servos

What will happen if the BEC is overloaded? Does it burnout because you're drawing too much current or does it reduce the voltage?

I've noticed that the ICE series of ESCs have onboard data...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
09-12-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 948
Posted By gosk8ing

Multiple Pack LiPos

Guys,

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using multiple LiPo packs in lieu of just one?
As an example, would it be better to run a 2x 4s 2500mAh LiPo connected in parallel or 1x 4s...
Forum: Beginners
09-12-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,455
Posted By gosk8ing

BEC 5amp enoguh for 6 servos

Hi,

Quick question. I've just purchased an E-Flite 25 Ultra Stick. I was planning on using the quad flap feature. After cutting the ailerons in half I read the radio installation section and it...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-14-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,849
Posted By gosk8ing

What glider to get???

I love gliding!!! I am getting back into the hobby after a couple of years. I previously had a 2m Spirit and an Aplha (I think that's what it was called. A light 160cm wingspan, 2 channel glider). I...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-06-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,252
Posted By gosk8ing

Starting out in CNC

Just after information about making your own CNC machining to cut balsa, ply and foam. Table size I'm looking for is about 18" x 36" but also maybe something a little bigger. How much would it cost...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-12-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: free swiveling tailwheel or linked to rudder

I use full castoring tailwheels on my planes and have never had a problem. I personally think it makes taxiing easier. When I want to turn I use neutral or foward stick, keeping the tail light and...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-29-2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 666
Posted By gosk8ing

Balsa in Australia

Hi all,

I'm after 8mm x 8mm balsa sticks (or 5/16" x 5/16"). Does anyone know where to get this size in Melbourne, Australia?
Model Engines have stopped making this size. I've tried cutting...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
09-26-2010, 02:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,000
Posted By gosk8ing

Senior Telemaster Plans

Hi,

I've got some Senior Telemaster plans and am thinking of scaling them down to make a .40 size. What's the difference between the .40 size plans and the senior plans besides the size? I've...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-17-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,340
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: My first completed CAD plans

Well I have been using AutoCAD 08 but have been told that it's not that good for 3D.
What's a good 3D CAD program that is relatively easy to use?
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-17-2010, 02:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,340
Posted By gosk8ing

My first completed CAD plans

My first completed CAD plans.

It's a modified Sky Raider Mach 2. Has removable tail surfaces so I can modify it even more and try different things. Also designed a bomb drop to have more fun :) ...
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-31-2010, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,807
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: Angle of incidence?

Now looking back at the 3 view and pictures of the chipmunk, it looks like the 3 view has been simplified. +1 degree would look more scale. Still haven't decided yet. It looks like the plans use a...
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-31-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,807
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: Angle of incidence?

Thanks for the advice. I think I'm going to leave the hori stab and thrust line level with the fuselage reference line and have the wing at +1 or +2 degrees. Haven't decided yet. 1 degree looks like...
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-30-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,807
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: Angle of incidence?

The plans are drawn from a 3 view I have. It comes from "Airplane Model News" from 1950. The main wing, the tail plane, fuselage reference line and the thrust line is all set to 0.
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-30-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,807
Posted By gosk8ing

Angle of incidence?

Hey,

Just scratch building a chipmunk and have used a NACA 2415 for the main wing and a NACA 0010 for the tail plane. I've set the main wing to 0 degrees. What angle should I put the tail plane...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-28-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,455
Posted By gosk8ing

Best fuselage construction??

Hey guys,

I'm currently designing a scale 0.25/0.32 (electric) Chipmunk. Just wondering what the best fuselage construction is.

There are two I'm looking at.
The first one is new to me....
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-14-2009, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 927
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: Building a fuse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCivvXA2FVU
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-13-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,763
Posted By gosk8ing

Fiberglass Thermal Glider

Hi all,

I'm looking at designing and building a 2 to 3 metre thermal glider. I have experience in scratch building balsa planes and making some plugs that didn't quite work out.

I want the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-13-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,560
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: Bungee/Hi-start rubber

How many launches do you normally get out of a hi-start?

I found out that the website (fitchrubber) was expensive.

(ID x WT)
1/8" x 1/16" Out of stock
3/16" x 1/16" In Stock...$5.40...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-13-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,560
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: Bungee/Hi-start rubber

I have found out that it is cheaper to buy from the states.

I'm looking at buying 2 dynaflite hi-starts; a short and a long one.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXE636&P=ML...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-10-2009, 04:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,560
Posted By gosk8ing

RE: Bungee/Hi-start rubber

I was thinking of getting it from this site.

http://www.fitchtherubberman.com.au/Hose_tubing.htm#Latex_Tubing

I've been told that it is cheaper to buy one made than to make one yourself. Is...
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