RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)
Hi Guys,
I've decided a while ago to go with a second battery to power my glow driver on my models that have a glow driver installed. I am a little concerned that using the receiver battery for any other use then direct control of the aircraft is a risk. I ran a smoke pump of the receiceiver battery once...and when the pump locked up and stalled...I ended up losing a great model. I'm not sure it you would ever have this kind of issue with this glow driver, but I would want to make sure my Nicad or what ever power sourse I used to power my receiver and model electronics was at least double the power needed for all operations. The model is large enough to carry the added weight of a second battery with ease, and what I would use. Glow drivers can use up a lot of energy...
Soft Landings always,
Bobby of Maui
P.S. I'm stil waiting for my Solo Prop, and scale exhaust to arrive, to start this project.