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Forum: IMAC
04-04-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,626
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: 2007 Tucson IMAC Changes

The Contest was canceled this morning, by the club.


Bill
Forum: IMAC
03-26-2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,626
Posted By Bill_Higgins

2007 Tucson IMAC Changes

Due to circumstances beyond our(Brian Hueffmeier and Myself) control, we will not be running, or participating in the 2007 Tucson IMAC contest on April 21st & 22nd. After being asked by our local...
Forum: IMAC
02-12-2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,626
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: contest entry fee too high

I know the contest here in Tucson this year is going to be just about the same cost as the Cactus Classic.
01-29-2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,870
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Carden Pics?

Cant find any digital photo's of my 35% Cap, but here's my 5 other Carden Birds. I'll add another one to the fleet after I finish the 260 next month.

Bill
01-03-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 58,966
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Nice Aircraft Stand !!!

Bill
12-12-2005, 11:40 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

On average about 19.10

I've got a copy of Chads excel sheet that I have been keeping track of things on, and I'll try to upload it here later tonight.

Bill
12-12-2005, 01:01 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

Thanks Steve....Im sure they'll get better as I get through the first 10 cycles or so.

Snow ????? I barley even know how to spell it !!! :-) Last time we had snow here was 1986 !!!

Forecast...
12-12-2005, 12:28 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

well,

I've got 8 flights on the bird, and for the most part it's going well. Im have some problems with upline point rolls getting off track in a hurry that I just can seem to figure...
12-10-2005, 12:25 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

You meant Temple Right ??? The Waco contest is no more. [:o]

Bill
12-09-2005, 12:09 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 47,922
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Insight build...another wood roach.

Looking good Chuck !!!

Bill
12-07-2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

Keith,

The only reason I went with 2 PS's was redundancy.

Bill
12-07-2005, 10:55 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

1 - Honda EU1000 Generator

2 - Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supplies

2 - Astro Flight 109D Chargers

The Astro Flight Chargers only charge 1 pack at a time, but depending on the...
12-06-2005, 06:45 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

Ok, so as usual the weatherman was a little off. It was 60 degrees and winds out of the SW at 9 gusting to 17 which was acceptable for a test flight, but not real useful for trim flights!!! :-) I did...
12-06-2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

With the weather the way it has been here for the last week, it looks like today might be a good day to go test fly. (55 degrees and 8mph winds) Im going to go pack up and go fly this thing.

As...
12-03-2005, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Bad Battery ???

LOL I know I know.....I've just been busier than heck the last 2 weeks. ( I havent forgot about your stab tube either) We need to find a good weekend in Jan-Feb-Mar timeframe, and I'll head to...
12-03-2005, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Bad Battery ???

lol......no worries !!!

Bill
12-03-2005, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Bad Battery ???

Thanks for all of the suggestions guys !!! I found the problem to be a loose solder joint at the deans connector. All is well now. !!!

Bill
12-03-2005, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Bad Battery ???

Steve,

Well, I'll check with the company that I bought these from later today to see if they'll do anything. (Didn’t get them directly from TP)
They are brand new, as this was...
12-03-2005, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By Bill_Higgins

Bad Battery ???

I've got one of my 4 new TP 5300 that appears to be bad. On a fluke meter it reads roughly 20v, but when I try to charge it via my Astroflight chargers, it's unable to figure out the number of cells...
11-26-2005, 03:02 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

Sorry for the recent lack of posts !!! Work is really starting to get in the way of my hobby !!! :D I dont think I ever posted pics of my airflow or baffeling. Test flight should happen on Monday.
...
11-21-2005, 12:11 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

Adam,

I was talking about in the CBA unit. Specifically the "Test Amps" paramater. When I test (after my break-in flights) I'll set the "Test Cutoff V" to be either 17.5 or 18.5 as...
11-20-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

Thanks Adam......that's good to know !! Would you alter there recommended discharge rate as well, or what would you think would be a good discharge rate for the 5300's ????

Bill
11-20-2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

You bet Steve !

I've already been testing the CBA by documenting some of my older & much smaller cells just to become familiar with the program. It's been eye openeing...
11-18-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

Adam,

Thanks I'll take a look.

Bill
11-18-2005, 02:28 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 27,573
Posted By Bill_Higgins

RE: Genesis Arf Build (Electric)

Mike,

Saw the pic over in your thread. Looks very Cool !!! I just got a call from home that my batteries
and regulators were waiting for me, so hopefully I'll have some final weights...
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