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08-26-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,132
Posted By Hangtime

RE: New Schweizer SGS 2-33A 1/4 scale kit

Flight Test Report on the Built-Up Version

We've been barraged with requests for a built-up wing version since the original release of the kit, in answer to those requests we decided to revisit...
05-07-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,257
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Is Pack balancing is a gimmick perpetuated by companies who make balancers

LOL Red..

I was there when you ate that guy.

Still cracks me up thinking about it.

On the issue of 'balance'.. and for the folks out there trying to sort out what's going on, it's not...
02-12-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,132
Posted By Hangtime

RE: New Schweizer SGS 2-33A 1/4 scale kit

LOL!

It started life as a scratch build project.. we have a ball aero-towing and Gunny's Dad and Sister are full scale soaring pilots, so there was plenty of documentation available. The real...
02-11-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,132
Posted By Hangtime

New Schweizer SGS 2-33A 1/4 scale kit

Greetings folks.. just a heads up. The new SGS 2-33A short kit in 1/4 scale has been released.

...
01-29-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,211
Posted By Hangtime

RE: A123 Battery

Hi Red

Just got off the phone with Jamie, I'm bringing in the FMA Cellpro Multi-4's. Looks like an outstanding charger for just about anything. Big improvement in convenience having all cell...
10-14-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 793
Posted By Hangtime

A123 Rx and Ignition packs at Hangtimes.com

Greetings Folks!

I now have available A123 M1 cells from A123 Racing available as Rx and Ignition packs at www.hangtimes.com

Be sure and check the A123 FAQ for Giant Scale flyers here: A123...
12-01-2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,441
Views: 216,553
Posted By Hangtime

RE: 130 Flaps

Guns, regarding the pic size.. when you clcick on the 'larger image' link below your photo's they come DOWN to screen size. Must be something 'weirded out' on the RCU post sequence.
12-01-2006, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,441
Views: 216,553
Posted By Hangtime

RE: 130 Flaps

Hi Jim..

Gunny uses a bit (hell, a lot) more of the grass runway than he needs to rotate out.. his beast gets up to flying speed pretty quick. He's done an outstanding job of paying attention to...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-12-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 36,133
Posted By Hangtime

RE: XFC "Extreme Flying Championship" Coverage

Thanks!

Here's a few shots of Yuri Higuchi's bird shot during workups the day before the event. This is a brand new Composite Extra 3.1m 124 with a DA150 and all Futaba Digitals.. Yuri...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-11-2005, 09:20 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 36,133
Posted By Hangtime

RE: XFC "Extreme Flying Championship" Coverage

Yuri Higuchi's brandy new 40% Composite Extra went in, late recovery from a flat spin. Tail damage, needs a new rudder and stabs. He finished the day on a 35% Composite Extra back up bird loaned by...
05-20-2005, 07:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,957
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Is this NIMH enough?

One of the interesting discoveries I ran into years ago when flying competition electric sailpanes was the high load performance of a low impedance sub-c Nicad pack in a high load enviornment was...
05-19-2005, 01:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,957
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Is this NIMH enough?

whups.. system hang; double post. Sorry!
05-19-2005, 01:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,957
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Is this NIMH enough?

There's not a thing 'wrong' with the Sanyo 2700 AU's.. It was considered the 'gold standard' for years in big IMAC applications, simply because up untill last year it was the 'only game in town' for...
05-18-2005, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,296
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Selecting the correct type, voltage and output power for a battery

^^^ good advise above.. can only add my wailing lament about hobby mfg's that make 9 channel 10 model memory radio systems equipped with four or five 90oz torque high speed servos and ship 'em out...
05-17-2005, 11:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,957
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Is this NIMH enough?

Hi Zope!

Last time I checked the 2700 'A' NiMH cell had an internal impedance of about 20 mOhms.. compared to most 'AA' sized nicads at about 10 mOhms this could be the source of the issue.....
05-17-2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,324
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Eloy Marez & Parallel Packs

Red, 100% agreement here. As you know, I've spent better than 20 years on the bench and in the field dealing with power systems for military, commerical and hobby applications. Not less than once a...
04-05-2005, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 975
Posted By Hangtime

RE: How to cycle a Transmitter battery

The OEM pack inside the 9Z's cassette is usually a normal 'Tx Square' configuration 8 cell (9.6v) 1100ma Sanyo Nicad AA pack.

Normally, discharging is accomplished with a cycler designed for the...
02-20-2005, 03:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,639
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Battery and charger advice please

Red... If you think your brain is losing capacity, we suggest cycling with a 500cc load of scotch. Repeat as required to confirm condition. If diminished capacity is present, consider upgrading to...
02-19-2005, 12:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 889
Posted By Hangtime

New Sanyo HR3U 2500ma Transmitter Packs

NoBS Batteries has just introduced the new 2500 milliamp Sanyo HR3U transmitter packs for Computer Transmitters. These packs provide run times in excess of 8 hours with a 300ma load.

...
02-14-2005, 12:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 734
Posted By Hangtime

New Wiring & Rectract Support Gear for Giant Scale

Hangtimes Hobbies is pleased to announce the release of 13 new products from Aviation Concepts for big bird & IMAC flyers.

Clear 36" Aileron Extension Tubes
Wiring Twist Clips
Loop Clamps
...
02-04-2005, 06:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,777
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Paralleld receiver packs

Hi CrownVic!

Most folks buy packs by the 'capacity' number.. and overlook the impedance value. When you run a pair of packs in parallel to total impedance number for the system is cut in half.....
01-31-2005, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7,327
Views: 606,456
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly

You are correct, there's almost always a charger involved at the time of combustion. It should be noted that failures often occur after minor physical damage (sometimes 'invisible') to the pack....
01-31-2005, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7,327
Views: 606,456
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly

The Li-Poly wafer-matrix is very fragile.. the interconnect 'tab' (a very thin aluminum alloy strip) is embedded in the cells matrix during it's layup and is a big weak point; vibration stress knocks...
01-25-2005, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7,327
Views: 606,456
Posted By Hangtime

RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly

J...

Thanks for the reasoned response. I'll be editing the white paper in the near future and will consider adding the Fromeco gear (with the correct price and weight specs) to the comparison,...
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