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Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
05-30-2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Eclipse 7 Shows Wrong Voltage & Won't Work

It's on its way. I must have plugged the battery in reversed polarity. Dumb!
Can you add something during the repair that will protect against reverse polarity?
Don
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
05-27-2006, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By Capt Don

Eclipse 7 Shows Wrong Voltage & Won't Work

After removing the battery and charging it, the TX now reads 15.5 volts and won't work. When shutting it off, the correct voltage is glimpsed and the servos twitch before the screen goes dark.

...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
05-07-2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 614
Posted By Capt Don

Motor Amps vs Watts

I have a Permax 400 6v motor on my Space Scooter that is rated for 8 amps. With a 2-cell LiPo at full throttle it draws about 7 amps at 6.5 volts, or about 45 watts. With a 3-cell LiPo I can throttle...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-23-2005, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,376
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Center of Grav on Fliton Extra 330 ARF

Huge Bruce,

I've just finished installing the elevator and rudder linkages in my Fliton 330s--what a tricky proposition with no dimensions or fuselage marks to go by. And a warning to...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
03-25-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,362
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Potensky Eagle

Jobu, missed your post but glad to see you're flying the Eagle. I've flown mine many times with the floats on snow this winter although it gets quirky above 7-8mph breezes. Great remedy for cabin...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
03-25-2005, 10:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,362
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Potensky Eagle

Ithibault, yes the stock drive is weak. There are much better options you can find by reading reviews and threads in RCU. I've been using a GWS 350c lately but will probably upgrade soon.

It's a...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
03-15-2005, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Simulation speed

To: STL Pilot (I know this isn't a reply but couldn't figure out how to start a new thread here)

My computer is a new Dell Dimension 3000 Pentium IV, 2.4Ghz running Intel's Open GL 2.0 integral...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
02-13-2005, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Potensky floats

Ryan,

Here's the pictures to go with my message.

Don
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
01-20-2005, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,573
Posted By Capt Don

RE: FOAMIE WIND LIMITS?

Dear Wollins,

Just read your 2 month old post and saw you didn't really get any recommendations for foam aircraft capable of handling landings in a good breeze. I just posted a similar request....
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
01-20-2005, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 540
Posted By Capt Don

Help!-Foamy Needed for 10-15 mph Winds

My sub-20 ounce foam planes are just too squirelly for me to fly in the perpetual gusty breezes in the areas I fly.

I'd appreciate any recommendations for a foamie in the 3 to 5 lb range that...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
01-18-2005, 08:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,362
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Potensky Eagle

Joe,

Re: the CG mark-yes the triangle is the CG; 83mm behind the leading edge at the fuselage. I got fooled at first by not realizing it was a swept back wing. If you mark the CG on the...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
01-17-2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,362
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Potensky Eagle

Joe, What motor & battery are you using?

Don
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
01-16-2005, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Downlaoding new planes

Thanks, codiddley.

It seems the folder name has to be EXACTLY the same as the airplane file name or it doesn't show in the list of aircraft on AFPD.

'Owe you one for that.

Capt Don
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
01-16-2005, 09:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,362
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Potensky Eagle

Joe,

It is a fun plane and very durable. I eventually removed most of the Potensky aileron tape and installed 3 hinges on each, reinforced with patches of strapping tape in between. It's...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
01-12-2005, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Downlaoding new planes

To Xtra 330

I have XP, too, followed your instructions and the GS Xtra 540p did not show up in the AFPD airplane list. What did I miss?

The extracted files are all in the airplane's folder...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
01-10-2005, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Best Way to Learn AFPD?

Big Ned--I can fly a trainer OK either sim or real. I'm going to follow STL's suggestions to get started into 3D.

Thanks.

Capt Don
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
01-07-2005, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By Capt Don

Best Way to Learn AFPD?

I'm a beginning 3D flyer having just set up AFPD. The aerobatic planes I've bought are a Potensky Eagle and an E-Flite Ultimate Biplane. I'd like to get help on the following:

-Whether to start...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
01-05-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,078
Posted By Capt Don

RE: SMOKE ON & OFF

Thanks for the response. I turned smoke off early on. Tonight I removed the trees and animals from Monument Valley and tried medium texture. Got up to 75 FPS that way with the PT 40 trainer.

Had...
Forum: Ikarus Aerofly flight simulators
01-03-2005, 10:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,025
Posted By Capt Don

RE: new video card for aerofly

Here's a spource of PCI Express Info.

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/vectors/en/2004_pciexpress?c=us&l=en&s=corp
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
12-21-2004, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Operating Temperature

Hi Matt,

I live outside of Syracuse and plan to fly a lot this winter. Assuming I keep the batteries warm until just before flying can I expect the same flight duration as for warm weather?...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
12-17-2004, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,364
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Astro Cobalt Geared 40

I have a converted Sig Kadet Senior (80 Inch) with an Astro geared 40 motor.

It has 18 cells, about 1800-2000 mah recharge capability. After ROG it will fly 5 to 6 minutes at about 2/3...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
12-12-2004, 10:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,362
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Potensky Eagle

Hi Joe,

I'd avoid the hot rod and soldering iron ideas. I have a couple of melted areas on mine that were caused by an errant heat gun. I glued the wings on with Elmers glue and a long clamp to...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
12-12-2004, 08:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,362
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Potensky Eagle

I just followed the instructions and it came out fine. You'll need to overlay their drawing on the fuselage to locate the wing. The tape for the aileron hinges didn't last very long so I changed to...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
11-09-2004, 09:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,362
Posted By Capt Don

RE: Potensky Eagle

I totally agree with you on the large throws and foam vs wood. It doesn't take much throw to just fly smoothly. I've learned to set the end points on new aerobatic planes to about half throw and then...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-08-2004, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By Capt Don

RE: SS/Slo-v snow skis?

I'm not familiar with a slo-v but have tried several makes of skis on several planes including a Hobbico Superstar 40, a Soarstar, and a Potensky Eagle. I think you'd be much better off with floats...
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