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Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
10-08-2008, 01:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By snowboyd

RE: CERMARK DRAGONFLY

OH MY LITTLE DRAGONFLY HOW I MISS YOU!!
The best glider I have ever had. Were all hotted up with brushless to enter a duration event, then the HK jungle claimed you when flying in very strong...
Forum: Beginners
04-21-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Ready for 3-channel?

Hi, I would follow Minns advice.

Yes you can fly 3ch but 4 is better even for a simple setup. Eg I wanted to turn damaged PiperCub into slope soarer so Setup airelons and elevator only. ...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
04-21-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Experimentation on setup - explanation of reduction drives?

Hi, thankyou for your explanation and I think I am making sense of it.

The original stock setup had 400 motor, 21800 rpm @ 8.4 V 1000 Mah battery running 2.5:1 reduction 10x5 folding prop
...
Forum: Beginners
04-21-2007, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,112
Posted By snowboyd

Preflight Check

Would like to share this experience. Had a minor crash than needed small repair to wing cover.

Went to fly and did servo check. Suddenly 1 airelon servo started to whine and surface locked up....
Forum: Electric General Discussion
04-21-2007, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Experimentation on setup - explanation of reduction drives?

Have modified prop on the new hub it is now 9x6 or 9x5 ( not sure of original pitch).

Why do you anticipate a FRY of MY EQUIPMENT. What calculation are you doing to determine this is not...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
04-20-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By snowboyd

Experimentation on setup - explanation of reduction drives?

I had a World Models Piper Cub that flew really well on 7.4V lipo (10 C 1800mAh)setup then had several nasty crashes (operating in adverse conditions in small parks) and finally was cut down to the...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
04-20-2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,269
Posted By snowboyd

RE: homemade electric SPAD

Hey Louis,

I admire your approach - great initiative. Taking what you have and giving it a go. If you really have no money. I suggest you make a glider with your setup. Can you get your...
Forum: Electric Training
03-09-2007, 03:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 821
Posted By snowboyd

RE: great planes j3 electricub

Would be good to approach club.

Then maybe a club member could give you advice to make sure your wing is as well constructed and covered as possible.

I do not have your Cub but I have a...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-05-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,454
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Acrobatic glider flight tips

Hi Xactibu,

I am kiwi living in HK and a fan of world models stuff.

I got an electric piper cub to train airelons before purchasing skyrunner and also have a 6 channel fiberglass 60"...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-05-2006, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,893
Posted By snowboyd

RE: parkflyer glider?

Definitely have a look at Cermark Dragonfly.

With lipo battery performs fantastic. When stock motor quits upgrade to small inrunner/outrunner.

Probably much smaller than others - but you...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
10-10-2006, 05:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By snowboyd

RE: FMS Request Thread

How bout this one - free downloads

http://www.rc-sim.de/index_en.htm heaps of planes and scenery.


BTW what planes do you fly kevin - I like electric and gliders.

Cheers

SB
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
10-07-2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By snowboyd

RE: FMS Request Thread

If I had the skills/knowledge I would. Have you got the ashurst II scene, that a good Kiwi one - I came from Palmerston North - the Ashurst Scene clearly shows the bottom end on Manawatu gorge.
...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-07-2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,494
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Battery Pack Operational Voltage

Thanks for the ideas - great response to the question!

My test was at home constantly moving servos and intermittently leaving them in positions.

Perhaps that would account for the higher...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-07-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,494
Posted By snowboyd

Battery Pack Operational Voltage

Up till now all my planes and gliders have been motorised with ESC.

I have 2 new slope gliders that I have custom made 4 x AAA 800 mah. At full charge they read 5.5V.

AT WHAT VOLTAGE...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-28-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,313
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Sky-Runner E240

Hi I love it!

I have reviewed it under world models Sky Runner.

Build tips - epoxy bulkheads motor bay. If you are a beginner and will be landing on hard surfaces you could light...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-28-2006, 09:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,353
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Still looking for a suitable glider.

Hey for a cheap option,

Sky Runner - World models Jack of all trades - thermal and slope.

:)
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-13-2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 687
Posted By snowboyd

Micro Servo for Nemesis

Some cheap chinese micro servos eg E-Sky would fit great in cockpit. They state 1.3 kg/cm torque.
Would you trust your V tail to this type of servo?

Otherwise the Hitec mighty feather just...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-13-2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Sharing the Buzz

Great to hear some good stories!!

It will be interesting to see if the kites will try looping next time we play follow the leader !! :)
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-10-2006, 03:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Sharing the Buzz

Hey guys I was hoping people would share,

Back at the same site today and my friend the kite came to visit again. We played around for about 30 minutes - I really wonder if the bird just does...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-05-2006, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,349
Posted By snowboyd

RE: Glider choices?

If you're interested in a smaller glider that can do a little thermal, slope, basic aerobatics at a good price then the World Models Sky Runner is great.

ARF - Just need to assemble and re-epoxy...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-03-2006, 02:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 672
Posted By snowboyd

Glider Set up

I have a very small electric glider, 1m wingspan weighing 265gm. (rudder/elevator)

I had some problems setting it up after I modified to brushless.
I use switches to offset elevator and yaw on...
Forum: Electric Training
08-19-2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
Posted By snowboyd

RE: newb question

ESC to Motor has 3 wires. Connect blue to white. Then red and black dependant on the rotation required for prop. So if you connect red to red/black to black and it is rotating wrong way....swap so...
Forum: Electric Training
08-19-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
Posted By snowboyd

RE: newb question

Hi,

As a general guide, most generic "made in China" speed controllers are now setup with default settings to:

brake - off
battery- Lithium battery
Cutoff -Reduce power at medium (eg...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-05-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By snowboyd

Sharing the Buzz

How bout a thread for people to share the Buzz they're getting.

Here's my story. A self taught pilot who bought a 4 ch Electric Piper Cub so that I get a 4ch Electric Glider so I could learn to...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-02-2006, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By snowboyd

RE: mustang midget mini

Here in HK,

The word is they are speedy and very sensitive planes. Best flown in still air. Most people just reccomend the standard size mustang.

Have fun !!!


Boyd
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