John

I totally agree with Charlie! I gave up trying to build my own for two reasons:

1. I converted to the DLE-30; it came with a CDI so why re-invent the wheel

2. This thread went in so many different directions it was difficult to keep up with. I am sure you could put together a much more user friendly site.

The only problem with starting your own thread or website is time. After two years of doldrums, my consulting business has gone off the charts and I have to turn down work. I can see that cutting into my flying time this summer. I know that you have been extremely busy as well.

On a separate issue, I am curious about the current draw on the RCexl. Let me share some info and maybe you can use it as a data point. I finally got to fly last week (although the field was a bit muddy). I had my Goldberg Sukhoi out. It is fitted with a DLE-30 engine and Power HD 9110 digital servos. I use a single A123 battery for receiver and ignition. The ignition is isolated using a TechAero IBEC regulating the voltage to the ignition to 5.0 volts.

After 4 flights of approx. 10 minutes each I checked the battery capacity and according to the CellPro 4S it was at 60% of the 2300 mAh rated capacity. This means that I must have averaged about 1.38 amps of current draw for each flight. If I assume that the receiver and servos were pulling about 1 amp, then the ignition was pulling about 380 mA on average. Does that sound about right to you?

Regards

Al