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Forum: Beginners
09-06-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By billz

RE: Buddy Box question

I am running dual aileron servos. Perhaps the problem is that the Skysport model I have is 4 channel, and my setup requires one aileron on channel 6. I was hoping a buddy box setup would just pass...
Forum: Beginners
09-06-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By billz

Buddy Box question

I'm using a Futaba Skysport T4YF as a buddy box connected to a Hitec Optic 6. This setup has worked fine for 3 channel airplanes like the T-Hawk, but doesn't work when I try it with a Stryker or...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-21-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,859
Posted By billz

RE: My favorite online sources for electric fliying supplies

For the HobbyZone/ParkZone and Eflite airplanes and parts, I like this place:

http://www.hobbyzone.com/

They used to have a local store, but closed unfortunately. Their web store is very...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
04-27-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,509
Posted By billz

RE: Is there a foamy that can handle a blender?

I've been able to do a rough blender with a stock motor Park Zone Typhoon (the servos were changed out to ones with metal gears). I'm sure someone more skilled at flying could do a perfect blender...
Forum: Electric Training
04-25-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By billz

RE: Newbie Slowstick Config question

gmkramer,

I'm in a similar curcumstance as you. I've decided to get a slowstick. I've been flying for awhile however but want to get a slowstick for some aerial photography. I'm going to...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
04-18-2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By billz

RE: Best electric plane to carry small video camera?

scoooper,

Thanks for the post. The Pure Digital video camera I have is not the one time version but is reusable. The camera records in WMV format and has an integrated USB connection. It...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-05-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By billz

RE: What is your favorite brand radio and why?

I like my Hitec Optic 6. Why? It is the only radio I've ever had (besides this ones that come with RTF planes) and does all that I need to do and more. I know there are better ones out there, I...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
04-05-2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By billz

Best electric plane to carry small video camera?

I purchased one of the small (5oz) PureDigital Camcorders from Target and would like to use it for aerial photgraphy. I have already tried it on a T-Hawk, and it worked ok, but made the T-Hawk...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
03-22-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,437
Posted By billz

RE: 3D Hobby Shop

That planes looks identical to the Extreme Flight Yak 54e. http://www.extremeflightrc.com/html/yak54e.html

I assume they come from overseas so it may be identical. I haven't flown one but a...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
02-15-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,837
Posted By billz

RE: I need a good do-it-all Lipo charger...

I would agree with the FMA Cellpro 4 recommendation. It is a good charger at a great price and does the balancing as well. It also automatically detects number of cells and sets charging rate. If...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-10-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,678
Posted By billz

RE: FMA sticks it to the LHS again!!

Guys,

I agree with the sentiment of this thread - I would much rather buy from the local Hobby Store, who sells items at the same price as I can get them online at Horizon Hobby (factoring no...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
10-19-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By billz

Cold weather effects on light balsa planes

A question...
My RC Hanger is in my uninsulated garage. In the winter months here, it's below freezing for most of the time (Nov - March). I normally store all my glues and batteries inside the...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
10-11-2006, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
Posted By billz

RE: I can Fly a Stryker, How Bout a Typhoon

I agree with jmir about the MUS, but I wonder if tcarp is looking for an all in one solution that includes radio and receiver...it sounded like it. tcarp, if you don't already have your own radio...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-10-2006, 08:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,299
Posted By billz

RE: Seagull Extra300 Conversion to Glow

I don't know much about glow, but the gas planes I've seen have been much sturdier than the Extra300. I would wonder about the gas that gets on the plane from flying that needs to get wiped off. ...
Forum: Electric Training
10-09-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By billz

RE: Plane stuck in tree:(

Coopz,

Been there...What worked for me was getting a few pieces of stiff pvc piping that you can connect together with tee connectors. Your local home improvement strore should carry some that...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
10-09-2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
Posted By billz

RE: I can Fly a Stryker, How Bout a Typhoon

tcarp,

I went from a stryker to a typhoon as well. I think the typhoon makes a great next step. You can start our ignoring the rudder and fly it like the stryker (turning with airlerons), and...
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
10-04-2006, 04:47 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 39,689
Posted By billz

RE: Seagull Models EP Extra 300

Thanks aflipz and bdavison for the good suggestions...I'll get some T-pins, thin CA, and CA debonder and give it a whirl.
Forum: 3D Electric Flying!
10-04-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 39,689
Posted By billz

RE: Seagull Models EP Extra 300

Just got my Seagull Extra 300 yesterday. I was looking at this and the Extreme Flight 300 but price won out. The Seagull Extra 300 looks like a great plane. Started building it but couldn't help but...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
09-27-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 58,035
Posted By billz

RE: Build A Bullet Proof Stryker (Brushless Or Stock)

CritterHunter,

Thanks for doing this! This is great information that is relevant for all current models of the stryker. Great job! Have you ever thought of putting this together into a PDF...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-27-2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
Posted By billz

RE: next plane after easy star

tekajo,

About trying a Parkzone Stryker? It is a blast to fly and there are a ton of hops up and tips on these forums. ALOT of people like them. It was my second plane after a T-Hawk and got...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
09-27-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,604
Posted By billz

RE: Does anyone build their own planes anymore?

Pilot,

I appreciate your question. I think your observation is correct. I suspect today more people enjoy flying planes (and the hopping them up) rather than building from scratch. I for one...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
09-27-2006, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By billz

RE: TP Balancer Question

I would leave it connected. It will keep the cells in balance during the charge cycle.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
09-21-2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By billz

RE: exploding lypos

Sounds like your friend is discharging his batteries to low by either running them with a larger setup than the battery can handle, or not setting a lipo cutoff on the ESC to engage soon enough. ...
Forum: Electric Training
09-21-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 898
Posted By billz

RE: Looking for advise on first plane.

akm,

I started with the T-Hawk from readytoflyfun.com and really liked it as a first plane. It can soar like the easy star but is also a bit more nimble when you are ready for it to be. It can...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-12-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,159
Views: 105,228
Posted By billz

RE: Extreme Flight 300 electric

The EF 300E looks like a great plane. I have an E-Flite 480 motor, Phoenix 35 ESC, and Thunder Power 2100 3s that I'm looking to put to use. Would that power system work in the 300E? Is anone...
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