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Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
07-19-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,288
Posted By secretspy

RE: helicopter doesn't climb very well

Thanks everyone. I put new gaskets in it and got a little more power but still lacking. I can comfortably fly it "like a plane" and maybe do some loops and inverted hover, but nothing harder than...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
07-11-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,288
Posted By secretspy

RE: helicopter doesn't climb very well

rotor09, It's a Hawk Sport, not a Hawk Pro... not sure how much weight difference there is between them. Anything leaner than about 1.5 and it starts to lose power. (The engine manual says to use...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
07-08-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,288
Posted By secretspy

helicopter doesn't climb very well

Hi,

I have a Century Hawk Sport, with an O.S. 32 in it, running 30% Cool Power. Also I live in Denver, (around 5,280 ft elevation).

It doesn't want to climb very well. It does so-so when...
Forum: Unusual R/C
10-15-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 922
Posted By secretspy

RE: Took a swing at hovering

i doubt you would have much of a problem with torque and gyro forces with the smaller diameter of the ducted fan blades (as opposed to the 2-blade style you mentioned). just a thought. i like it...
Forum: Unusual R/C
10-09-2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,875
Posted By secretspy

RE: Rocket assisted take off

a friend of mine used a speed control to ignite a rocket on a slow-stick. just hook up the leads of the rochet igniter to the leads of the speed control. another friend did the same thing on a...
Forum: Unusual R/C
10-08-2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,975
Posted By secretspy

RE: Has anyone worked on any VTOL craft?

I am actually working on the JSF for Lockheed Martin. I am thinking of building an R/C version (indoor flat-foamie style), but there is one hangup that I can see. I would like to have one tiny...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
08-24-2004, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,369
Posted By secretspy

RE: T-33 hop-up

Thanks for all the info guys. I gave in and decided to go with the Sanyo HR-4/5FAUP 1950mah 6 Cell pack instead (3 of them, actually) and the Mega 16/15/2. Reason: cost, i'd have to buy a LiPo...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
08-17-2004, 10:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,369
Posted By secretspy

RE: T-33 hop-up

SRA,
Thanks SO much for your help. I just have one last question. At b-p-p.com, there is a 16/15/2 with a 35A ESC all for $160. I thought it sounded like a good deal....will I be safe with...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
08-13-2004, 11:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,369
Posted By secretspy

RE: T-33 hop-up

If my options were:
1.) Mega 16/15/2 with a 6000mah (2S4P) LiPo, or
2.) Mega 16/15/3 with a 4500mah (2S3P) LiPo

which one would last longer in flight? SRA, you said the /3 runs lower...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
08-11-2004, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,369
Posted By secretspy

RE: T-33 hop-up

EDFFanatic, I don't know what size the fan is. It's whatever came with it stock....perhaps you could tell me where to get this MotoCalc program and I could play with it for myself??? Also, I'm not...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
08-11-2004, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,369
Posted By secretspy

T-33 hop-up

I'm looking to convert my Kyosho T-33 to LiPo and brushless power. currently is has a 7 cell 8.4V NiCd with the stock AP29L (what does that mean) motor. Flights are only about 4 minutes with poor...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
08-11-2004, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By secretspy

RE: Kyosho F16 battery upgrade

how long will the aircraft stay in the air with that configuration. I've got a T-33 (not sold anymore) with a 7 cell 2000 mAh nicad that only lasts about 4 minutes on a good day. I'm thinking about...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
08-11-2004, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,058
Posted By secretspy

RE: Kyosho GP F-16 Ducted Fan Conversion ?

I believe the F-16 used to be sold only as an electric, and is now only sold as glow. I have a T-33 that is not sold anymore that was advertised heavily with the F-16. I'm actually looking into...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
05-05-2004, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By secretspy

RE: kyosho t-33 hop-up

A LiPo that could handle the current draw would be pretty expensive... Any idea on what the specifics will be? (motor and battery size, etc). If it isnt horribly expensive, I would consider it.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-22-2004, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By secretspy

1 carbon tube

I just need one ~24", .375" OD carbon tube. I dont want to pay $6 for shipping one little thing....can anyone help me out?
Forum: Electric RC Jets
04-21-2004, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By secretspy

kyosho t-33 hop-up

I'm looking to get more power and flight time out of my Kyosho T-33 ducted fan jet. Right now it's climb performance is poor and only stays up for 3 or 4 minutes. I was thinking either a hop up in...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-08-2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By secretspy

carbon propeller

Anyone know where I can find a SMALL carbon fiber 3-blade prop? I'm talking like a 9" here. The smallest I've seen is like 14". I know they are generallyt used on larger RC aircraft, but they look...
Forum: Unusual R/C
03-26-2004, 01:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,909
Posted By secretspy

RE: Osprey

try this on for size:
http://www.gressaero.com
http://www.gressaero.com/papers.html

look at the proof-of-concept model
Forum: Unusual R/C
03-26-2004, 01:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By secretspy

RE: VTOL - Input Please!!

you need to be able to make the rotors tilt or vary the speeds for torque differential, or make a swashplate (for control). then you have to consider gyroscopic precession, and make the rotors...
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
03-18-2004, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3,266
Views: 358,634
Posted By secretspy

RE: Building a DraganFlyer - need to mix speedcontrollers - HELP

Thanks for the info. I just have 1 more unanswered question. How do you connect the 3 gyros? The way I'm thinking, you would need one for each motor, plus one for rudder = 5 gyros, because they...
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
03-17-2004, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3,266
Views: 358,634
Posted By secretspy

RE: Building a DraganFlyer - need to mix speedcontrollers - HELP

hmm, thought I posted my message...guess I lost it or did something wrong...let's hope this one works.

A few questions:
1.) How are you guys keeping the prop from coming off the shaft with the...
Forum: Electric Training
02-09-2004, 11:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,127
Posted By secretspy

RE: HEY-------

Well I think there is. The transmitter says it's 27.145 MHz. So, one would (or I would) think that it should work with a 27.145 MHz receiver, yes? What I'm saying is, if i can figure out if the...
Forum: Electric Training
02-09-2004, 11:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,127
Posted By secretspy

RE: HEY-------

well i didnt exactly want to refurbish the aerobird, but just have the equipment for a custom built indoor flyer. I read something from a balsaproducts.com company policy paper that in order for a...
Forum: Electric Training
02-09-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,127
Posted By secretspy

RE: Aerobird guts

I crashed my aerobird long ago, and I tried pulling out the servo parts and using those, but all i got was a sort of mini-winch. I'll probably use the motor for something. Anyway, I bought a...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-07-2004, 04:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 366
Posted By secretspy

mini 27mhz receiver wont work???

I used to have an Aerobird, until it quit working. The radio is presumed still good. So I went to readytoflyfun.com and ordered another speed control and mini reveiver on the same frequency...
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