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Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
01-22-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

Yes. I only had two as well. I picked up a couple from the local hardware store.
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
01-03-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

I agree that it shouldn't be a big deal. However, I do find it a little unnerving. It's more than a little pop. It's more like a big POW. LOL! I guess the other thing that makes me jump a...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
01-02-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

Something else to consider, since you haven't got your ESC yet, is the dreaded "spark". If you've never connected 10S or 12S to an ESC before, it makes quite a pop. If you go with a Castle...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
01-02-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

That'll be a good motor for this plane. I think you'll be happy with the performance. If you haven't already got a motor mount, I suggest the Hacker cage mount. It has bearings in the back to...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
01-02-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

Working fine now. Great flight! Looks like it flies like a foamy! Did you notice any coupling in knife-edge? It looked like it was tracking pretty straight.
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
01-02-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

I was looking forward to watching the video, but it doesn't seem to work. YouTube says "The URL contained a malformed video ID."
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
01-02-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

On this plane, I'm running a BEC that's powered off of the flight packs. I've done electric planes both ways and I prefer to not run separate batteries for the servos if I can, to cut down on...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
01-01-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

I just weighed my electric (Hacker) setup and it weighs 13.6 lbs ready to fly with 5800MAh lipos installed. That works out to about 220 watts/lb, which is pretty good. The "CG Buddy" tells me that...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
12-31-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

I haven't flown the Edge yet, but since it's the same setup as my SBach, I'm getting 9-10 minutes running off of 5800MAh packs. Tons of power. My SBach weighs about a pound more than this Edge and...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
12-29-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

I thought I'd share how my electrified version came out.

Here's my setup
Hacker A60-18M
Hacker X-80 Opto Pro 80A ESC
APC 24x13W prop (may switch to wood later)
Hobbycity el-cheapo lipos...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
11-28-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 106,876
Posted By brwilkins

RE: 30cc Edge 540 build

I received mine yesterday and I agree, the plane looks great! I'm going electric with mine. The plan is as follows:


Hacker A60-18M
21x13 prop
Either Jeti 125A or CC 120AHV ESC
10S 30C...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
08-26-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

Looking good! I have to say though, I think you should go ahead and add the smoke. Sure there's a little more weight, but doesn't this plane just beg for smoke? LOL!! I think I may have to add it...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
08-13-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

Congrats on the maiden! Glad to hear you're liking the Pitts.

Mine is developing more power now that the motor is breaking in. It will hold a hover now, although I do still pretty much have...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-16-2010, 07:18 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

As I've said before, I'm running a NEW DA50 with a 22x8 break-in prop and it ALMOST hovers. My guess is that the video was shot with a broken-in DA and larger prop, so I wouldn't be surprised that...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-10-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

According to DA, higher octane gas makes no difference. That being said, I always run 92 octane in my motors, so my comments on performance of my DA50 in this plane are with me running 92 octane...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-06-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

I think it will. Mine with a DA50 and a 22x8 almost hovers.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-05-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

Mine is 19 pounds on a DA-50 and it will NOT hold a hover (literally falls tail-first out of the sky). This is a new DA-50 on a 22x8 Menz prop and Lawnboy ashless 32:1 (the recommended break-in...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
06-26-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

I cut my axles flush with the wheel collar and did not install the wheel pants. I fly off of grass and wheel pants usually only last me a few flights. However, to make it look a little better, I...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
06-15-2010, 08:03 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

Wing Bags


I got the wing bags from Aeroworks (the ones for their Pitts Python). The top wing bag fits perfect. The bottom wing bag is fine length-wise, but not quite thick enough in the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
06-04-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

I just weighed mine. 18.8 lbs.

My setup is as follows:

DA-50R w/ 22/8 prop
Spektrum AR9100 RX
2 LIFE 2S packs on RX, 1 LIFE 2S pack on ignition
Hyperion digital/metal servos

I...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
06-04-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

Is anyone having any difficulty with the cowl mounting screws rubbing on the cowl?

I tried using just the screws as per the instructions, but they were vibrating on the cowl pretty good and...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
06-04-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

Good idea. Thanks. I just ordered the set for their Pitts Python. The measurements look to be about the same. My only concern might be the belly pan. From the pictures, it looks like their belly...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
06-03-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

Does anyone have any idea where to get a wing bag for this plane? WingTote makes a biplane bag, but it's too short. Hobby Pak makes one the right size, but their website says they won't be taking...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
05-29-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

Successful maiden.

I maidened mine today, so I thought I'd share my thoughts. I decided to run a brand new DA50. Since I'm just breaking this engine in, I expected it to be a little bit...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
05-21-2010, 11:12 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 64,346
Posted By brwilkins

RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D

I just noticed that there's an update bulletin from Great Planes for this bird. The monokote colors listed in the manual are incorrect.

Product bulletin can be found here: ...
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