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Forum: Electric Training
08-24-2005, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By MTEXX

RE: In flight glitch - please help diagnose

Hmmm. It happened again after work... I got about 8 minutes of good fly time in- real agressive stuff while coworkers watched.
PS- hadn't charged the LiPo yet as I knew it had charge.

Well,...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
06-08-2005, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 848
Posted By MTEXX

RE: motor cuts in and out during flight

fmtc-

I have experienced similar freaky problems. I'm banking that you are using a single-conversion receiver.

If so, then order a dual conversion RX immediately! Hitec offers a nice one...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
06-08-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By MTEXX

RE: What electronics suite A Unicorn?

Most importantly, spring for a dual-conversion receiver. I have crashed so many times due to wide-band interference using the HiTec feather 4.

From experience, I concur with the metal-gear...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
11-29-2004, 09:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,258
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Air Dynamics #@%!!!

sorry for your frustration...
i just ordered some CF parts about three weeks ago and they arrived USPS Priority tube in about 6 days.
i hope they aren't out of business :!
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
11-29-2004, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Wing tip replacement for Unicorn

Im no expert on glassing, but I thinly laminated the Unicorn winglet stock on both sides with 6oz fiberglass using West Systems epoxy.
A single coat of color tape for looks.
Although I don't...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
11-29-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Source for carbon fiber spars?

I shopped around some and found that AirDynamics http://www.airdyn.com/ has the best prices.
I orders a few pieces from them and have eleminated my flap!

I put another spanwise CF tube (0.24"...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
11-29-2004, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,062
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Brushless motors in Foam Wings?

As far as bang for the buck- get yerself a good brushless motor and ESC. I personally use the Astro 020 with CC 35 and 5.5x4 on 10 NiMH's.
It's more cost effiecient than getting LiPo's that will...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
11-29-2004, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,662
Posted By MTEXX

RE: 126 mph zipper! On radar.

Ummm, I hate to say this, but in the picture provided, the prop is installed backward!
The curvy parts should face aft.
You might get a few more MPH by reversing the prop!!!
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
06-11-2004, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Dymond Super Turbo charger

With ~300 E-Flight charges under my belt, I agree with kennydee.

Slow charge at least once at a low setting; the slower the better.

Occassionally I'll take my Unicorn to work. I have two...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
06-11-2004, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,177
Posted By MTEXX

RE: thunder power bad lipo

Translation from Engrish:

I recieved a bad lipo batt from Thunder Power this weekend. It was essentially DOA; a lead tab popped off. I emailed the proper department at Thunder Power. They...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
06-11-2004, 10:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 871
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Sorry, but another newb question.....

You guys are right on the money.

There is one more factor to address: discharge rate, or "C" rating.

Discharge rate is typically rated or advertised as a "C" value. Example a 10C cell, or...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
06-11-2004, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By MTEXX

RE: paint or monocoat?

Go with a simple (yet agressive!) paint job-

The time and money you save will give you an edge as an agressor while the pretty-boy in front of your prop will be afraid to get his tail dirty!
Forum: Tips & Techniques
06-10-2004, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,020
Posted By MTEXX

RE: CA GLUE CARE

For the record, H2O sets CA.

If you have a very small opening in your bottle and the humidity is low, then your bottle will prolly last a considerable time with no cap.
Consequently, a "crust"...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-10-2004, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By MTEXX

Variable-pitch props

Is there a variable-pitch prop available for R/C aircraft?
Anyone know of mods to heli rotorheads that might work?
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-10-2004, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 930
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Fuel shelf life

I had nearly a full gallon of Morgan Fuel 15% that sat in my "hangar" (spare bedroom) for about 8 months still hooked up to the hand crank pump. Almost finished it off now in a OS 40LA. No probs.
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
06-09-2004, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,644
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Covering a Flying Wing

Whatever you do, use a liberal coat or two of spray adhesive. I did a quicky re-cover one day using a light mist of S.A. and the next day it was coming loose.

Also, overlap the tape about 1/4...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
06-09-2004, 09:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,780
Posted By MTEXX

RE: rocket boosted zagi

I too have a few G-powered flights under my belt.

First of all, airframes sporting G motors are no larger than 4" diameter. Do the math and that is your frontal area for the drag equation.
...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
05-21-2004, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,879
Posted By MTEXX

RE: OK wing fliers, I need some advice.

My history is:
zagi 400X
zagi with speed 480,
WingWarrior Raider,
Unicorn.

The Unicorn is equipped with 10 cells and a brushless motor. In all honesty, it can't handle the airpseed of a...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
05-21-2004, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,396
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Unicorn Wings 48" Brushless Photodocumentary

ranchpig-

Flying at the RC field provides tons more interference than at the local park. I finally got a dual-conv RX; the HiTec Electron 6.

I've flown at all my usual haunts, including...
Forum: Unusual R/C
05-21-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,072
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Help with modified Rocket

If it is possible, adjust control throw according to airspeed.
This of course would require an airspeed sensor or integrate based on a accelerometer.
IE, small throw for liftoff, larger throw for...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
04-26-2004, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,009
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Troubles with zagi's 400 pusher motor :(

FatalFlyer-

I smoked a JetSet Speed480 motor one day in a Zagi 400X when I slapped a 7x5 prop on it. (stock batt and ESC). Are you loading the motor too much with a big prop??? Do you fly in...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
04-26-2004, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By MTEXX

RE: What is the best small motor for foamies

I'll attest that the AstroFlight 020, 10 cell, 20A with the supplied 5.5x4 prop is quite capable!
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
04-26-2004, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,396
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Unicorn Wings 48" Brushless Photodocumentary

Well, time for an update.

I've been flying again recently. A power dive from 500 feet quickly produced the zagi-flap. It scared the amps outta me!
And what they say about the "zagi-flap" is...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
03-01-2004, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,396
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Unicorn Wings 48" Brushless Photodocumentary

ranchpig-

by bays, i mean the integrated motor tube access tunnel and battery bay.
as far as the servo bays, those should be pretty secure.
the weather has been pretty rough lately so i...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
02-27-2004, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By MTEXX

RE: Scotch transparent duct tape

aeropete, paulVi-

I bought some too but haven't given it a try. thanks for the heads-up.

Now I have seen in pictures some type of tape that has fibers running in both directions. Looked...
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