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Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-13-2003, 02:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,030
Posted By kickitonetime

Great Planes electric Firebat experience?

right on Cobra, thats what I'd rather avoid. Flying my converted cox sky cruiser is beginning to get a bit redundant. It isn't too fast, but any faster would buckle the wings even without ailerons....
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
07-31-2003, 03:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By kickitonetime

Cox electric free flight to R/C

I just finished converting one of these and it flies like a dream. I've got great planes elelctrifly gear, and an 8.4v 560 mAh lipoly pack. Crest toothbrush motors work pretty well, unfortunately I...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
07-31-2003, 01:05 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,745
Posted By kickitonetime

Tiger Moth Toilet Bomb and Release

Hey Kactiguy, is that a cox free-flight cessna converted? It looks Identical to the one I just finished :) . Flies great! If it is the same plane or similar, I'm curious as to what motor setup...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
07-28-2003, 03:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By kickitonetime

cheap motor from wally world?

ok, I've done some more research and I think a motor like the johnson 250 from electronic goldmine is something more along the lines of what I need. I tried a different brand name toothbrush that...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
07-28-2003, 12:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By kickitonetime

ok...

well, I bought another sky cruiser to attempt this all again. The old one was getting a bit battered and heavy. Unfortunately, I burned out the last motor I had, and I also already burned out the...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
07-26-2003, 02:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By kickitonetime

cheap motor from wally world?

thanks for the prop help but I dont need a pusher prop, I've got a cox sky cruiser cessna converted to a parkflyer. the 4x2 props that came with the plane seem to work relatively well.
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
07-24-2003, 11:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By kickitonetime

cheap motor from wally world?

lol! Well I installed it and let me tell ya, the thing flies like a dream! ANything over about 8mph wind and the 21" wingspan gets tossed and controlling becomes a bit hairy. Climbs nicely now and...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
07-24-2003, 12:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By kickitonetime

cheap motor from wally world?

Aww thats perfect! I never woulda thought of that one. But can they handle 8.4 volts?
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
07-23-2003, 03:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By kickitonetime

flight report

I managed to get out during a break in in storms today and I'm happy to report that she flies! With the new wing setup it definately has more lift and can actually climb for short bursts. It still...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
07-23-2003, 02:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By kickitonetime

cheap motor from wally world?

Hey people, I was wondering if anyone knew of a toy/gadget from walmart that has a decent 280 size motor in it. I'm using it for a cox free-flight/park-flyer conversion so it needs to be fairly...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
07-22-2003, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By kickitonetime

first park flyer conversion

Unfortunately I still haven't bought a decent scale, but I'm guessing that the plane weighs about 5 oz all up. I'm using a pair of 560 mAh lipoly's which weigh 1.2 oz but I'm assuming those 3 230's...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
07-16-2003, 04:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By kickitonetime

first park flyer conversion

well, I appreciate the post but I've already got the electronics I listed above and I've already taken the plane for its first few "flights." Good news is, is that the thing is durable as steel....
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-12-2003, 04:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,030
Posted By kickitonetime

Great Planes electric Firebat experience?

After I become a little more experienced as a pilot, I may reconsider buying the firebat. Until then I'll stick with trying to convert a hobbico voodoo to r/c. Sounds like it should be a blast to...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-03-2003, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,030
Posted By kickitonetime

batty

its nice to hear some good comments about the plane. After a few hours of reading threads last nite I'm almost convinced not to buy it since I'd rather spend more time flying than fine tuning and...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-03-2003, 03:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,030
Posted By kickitonetime

scratch that last thread...

I am an idiot for not searching the forum first... sorry guys
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-03-2003, 03:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,030
Posted By kickitonetime

Great Planes electric Firebat experience?

I saw this offered on the Tower site and it looks like so much fun to fly! If anyone who owns/owned one please comment on anything about it! I don't want to spend the time and money on it if its...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-03-2003, 01:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By kickitonetime

free-flight to park-flyer conversion help?

It has occured to me that in my haste of dissecting my plane, I didn't take note of the motor's side and down thrust... :eek:
I assume that I can't just set her in there straight? I suppose trial...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-02-2003, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By kickitonetime

free-flight to park-flyer conversion help?

lmao! well I suppose I might be over estimating its weight since I don't have it on hand, but even if it were 3 ounces that would be pushing it I suppose. Anyway, I went ahead and ordered a 560 mAh...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-01-2003, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By kickitonetime

free-flight to park-flyer conversion help?

Yeah I'm aware of the weight restrictions, but I was just seeing if I could eliminate some cost since I've already got a charger that will charge the 600 mAh battery. The battery weighs a good 5 oz....
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-01-2003, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By kickitonetime

free-flight to park-flyer conversion help?

Mike I've got another question if you wouldn't mind. I've got this 6 cell NiCd 600 mAh battery pack laying around from an old kyosho motorcycle of mine that is pretty damn small. I was curious...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-30-2003, 11:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By kickitonetime

free-flight to park-flyer conversion help?

Great! thanks for the help!
Excuse my ignorance, but what is CF?
carbon rods?
Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-30-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By kickitonetime

free-flight to park-flyer conversion help?

Right on. Thanks for the help. I actually have the rudder already taped, but it wasn't seeming to work as well with the elevator with tape on the top and bottom sides. Will a single piece of tape on...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-30-2003, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By kickitonetime

free-flight to park-flyer conversion help?

I'm attempting to convert a Cox Sky Cruiser Search and Rescue (.http://www.ehobbies.com/rc-cox-5841.html )to a 3-channel park flyer. It is 21.5" wingspan by 16.5" long and all foam contruction. ...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
06-30-2003, 01:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By kickitonetime

Capacitor configuration

I'm no expert, but from my r/c car knowledge that setup looks good to me. The endbell locking screw or whatever I believe is that screw just up/right of your can-solder connection that has that...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
06-30-2003, 01:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By kickitonetime

first park flyer conversion

I'm attempting to convert a Cox Sky Cruiser Search and Rescue (.http://www.ehobbies.com/rc-cox-5841.html )to a 3-channel park flyer. It is 21.5" wingspan by 16.5" long and all foam contruction. ...
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