ace1726

Hey Mike, I am one of Steve's favorite customers.. I will be sure to say hi. I am always in there for one thing or another.. Anyways, our club name is ORCA. (Orlando RC Asscociation) This field is two years old now, as the old field was o right off of Narcoossee Rd. Now we are off of Moss Park. Excellent place to fly, really is... If you are down here for anything, even just visiting don't hesitate to let me know. We love to have guests here. Who knows, maybe we can get Steve and Julie to go out there also...

ace1726

Anyone using LiFe batts in their P40??? I am thinking of changing over and was curious if anyone had any experience with them in their P40.. Thanks

92ARed1

I am using 2 x 2100 Life batteries. Rx is a 9 channel power safe (Spektrum) that takes two seperate battery inputs. No regulator for Rx. Ignition is run off of this also, with a 42% products "thor" ingnition supply (5v) and cutoff.

3 x 8 minute flights, uses ~ 800mah total

propchief

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I am powering the rx and servos with a 2300MaH A123 battery with great success, not only on this plane but others as well.

ace1726

Thanks, that's good to hear.. What about flight times, etc... The reason I'm asking is that as I get more comfortable with the plane, I am flying it between three and five times per outing. Anyways, I know that there are a million variables involved but I am not very satisfied with the current dual batt setup. I know the main batt is older, so I'm thinking it's time to replace anyways and I thought this might be a good time to upgrade. BTW, I am currently using the Jomar Products Ultimate Battery Backer so I hope I can still run that with the LiFe batts. Side note, I am using the AR7000 and all channels are full so no "open" channels to directly plug another batt to...

affas

What is the spinnersize? I have one on the way and will upgrade with 3-blade propeller and need to order a suitable spinner.

Lifer

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Plus 1 on the LIFE batteries. In fact, I have changed all my planes to LIFE batteries. No more trickle chargeing nickel batteries!!!

ace1726

No kidding?? I also read there is no need for a regulator?? Just another plus I guess.

dasintex

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No regulator needed for RX & Servos, but may be needed for the Ignition, some have a 4.5 volt limit, others will chime in if I am wrong, but this was the case with my DLE55.

ace1726

Oh, On the ignition I just use a 4.8v pack and that seems to be working out perfectly. I am just not very content with the main/back up batt setup.

Lifer

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I use a device from Wrongway rc for the ignition module. About 10 bucks.

dasintex

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Where is everyone putting their air-fill valve? I'm trying not to just drill a hole in the side of the fuselage and have the valve sticking out. I'm making a compartment and hatch for the switches and charge ports, the air fill valve is too long and won't fit the depth of the compartment. The gas fill and vent will be out the bottom of cowl, air pressure gauge and ignition on LED will be on the Cockpit instrument panel, any photos would be great.

ace1726

Page 17, post #410.. see pics

kochj

FYI
Price is raised!..... On ALL of Hobico products... (great planes, TopFlite ect)

Up 20-50$ depending on what plane you purchased....

The P-40 is now 630$ was 580$.....so Inflation keeps on comming!.....

affas

Here is my first day at the field:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO9dUoVK7ds

Really a pleasure to fly!

92ARed1

Very impressive landings Alf.

Ihave settled into 3pt/w full flaps. Our field is very rough and the wheel landings don't seem to go nearly as well.

affas

Thanks,

The first landings was wheel landings and so I tested a threepointer and it almost hit me...

Got some more circuits and I found that threepoint landing worked best for me with full flaps. Still very easy to go around with gear down and full flaps. No scary pitch moments. Just keep the gear down....

And remember that landing is an option, be prepared for a goaround!

92ARed1

I've had a few landings where I should have gone around and lined up better.  I tend to commit - need to work on that!

It does sink in so nice.

oriole

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Not inflation, with many of these products mfrd. overseas... its the falling US dollar along with the US distributors testing the market with price increases. We'll see if in this economy they are able to sustain. Wages flat or down, unemployment at 9%... we shall see.

Lifer

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They needed to raise the prices so their annual catalog would reflect any present or future increases. They'll discount for their Super Savers club and for Christmas. The increase is pretty much an expected, annual move.

oriole

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8% increase in prices is more than an annual move. Its FX rates.

rzingsheim

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For you guys who did non standard graphics, where did you get your decals/stickers? They look great!
Roy

LDM

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I am about to place my first order with Callie Graphics , she is making me the Yellow Tiger nose art and all the correct decals for the rest of the plane .
Very coperative and easy to deal with .

mike early

did you bite the bullet and get one of these fine planes, LDM?

LDM

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hey Mike , not yet lol , i am waiting for Santa , I am ordering some for my FMS EPO foamy and doing a differnat scheme .