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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-09-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 28,546
Posted By J Hockin

RE: C2 and C4

Thank much - big help! JIM:):)
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-09-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 28,546
Posted By J Hockin

C2 and C4

I have seen in the different replies a reference to C2 and C4 when charging batteries. What does that refer too? I am used to charging in amps and delta cutoffs of anywhere from 3 - 5 per NiMH cell....
Forum: MRC Charger Product Support (i.e. Super Brain, etc)
07-09-2011, 04:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,119
Posted By J Hockin

Charging Ni-MH with MRC Super Brain 959

I have a GWS foam Stearman that is has a brushless motor powered by several packs of seven 1.2 v 1050 mA battery packs. That is a total of 8.4 volts (1.2 x 7)I have not flown in several years due to...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-19-2003, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By J Hockin

RE: 5 channel electric Park Flyers

Thanks to all - I got the Futaba 6EXA. I just know I will need all those other goodies like retract, flaps, etc. Christmas is bringing me the GWS Stearman PT-17 so those cold nights in Minneapolis...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-16-2003, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By J Hockin

5 channel electric Park Flyers

I am thinking of either a 4 channel or 5 channel Hitec Flash radio for use on multiple models. So far I have only used 3 channels but am going to build the GWS PT-17 Stearman so I need 4 channels....
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-13-2003, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By J Hockin

4-channel radios

I am planning on building the GWS Stearman PT-17. It needs a 4-channel radio. GWS sells one pretty cheap. I do not want to spend more than 125.00 and less is better since I am new to this. I fly the...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-24-2003, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By J Hockin

1.7 gearbox

OK guys, I will give a report as soon as I get it up and running. Did not realize that you do not have to take off the small gear on the motor shaft. I dinged it up real good with pliers trying to...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-22-2003, 03:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By J Hockin

Sky Scooter

Thanks R. Kramer, but did you have to do anything to the engine black plastic mount?

JimH
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-22-2003, 02:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By J Hockin

ServoCity 3:1 and 1.7:1 Mods Sky Scooter

Has anyone installed either of these aluminum/brass mods from Servocity for the Sky Scooter Pro II? Seems that there has to be some remodeling done on the plastic on the upper part of the black...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-22-2003, 02:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By J Hockin

Sky Scooter

As far as I know (not much) the folding prop will not fit the ServoCity 3:1 gearbox because that comes with the fittings for an APC prop. I have not yet installed my gearbox because they sent me the...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-19-2003, 01:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By J Hockin

The battery size problem

If you want to fit a larger size pack in you might have to trim the compartment after you cut out the right side. I am going to use a round file to sort of trim where each of the nimh cells contact...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-19-2003, 01:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By J Hockin

Heat and the battery in Sky Scooters

As far as I can see it, heat is the biggest problem with the Sky Scooters, engines and batteries. With all that foam, nothing gets dissipated.

When and if you cut the right side, be sure to keep a...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-18-2003, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By J Hockin

Mod weight gain

The mod itself could really cause no measurable weight gain. The 9,6 nimh pack is eight cells instead of 7 Nicads, so you pick up the weight of one cell. Really nothing compared to what is supposed...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-17-2003, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By J Hockin

Sky Scooter Battery Bay Mod!

I recently purchased the Radio Shack 9.6 volt, 1600 mah NiMh pack for my Sky Scooter Pro II. I will be using it with the new gearbox and 9x6 prop. I noticed it is wider and a bit higher when I go to...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-16-2003, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By J Hockin

Sky Scooter Pro II Aileron Horn Loose!

No screws on the Sky Scooter Pro II ailerons! I noticed what appeared to be the heads of white plastic nails of some sort. But on examination it revealed that that was simply the "glue" squirting up...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-15-2003, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By J Hockin

Sky Scooter Pro II Aileron Horn Loose!

I bought my Sky Scooter Pro II over a year ago and flew it a few times. I think during storage over the winter the glue holding the aileron control horns must have dried out. I flew last sunday and...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-23-2003, 07:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 380
Posted By J Hockin

Aerobird tail screws

I know I read this question in another forum but...what is the correct tightening of the stock Aerobird tail screws? Just barely snug? I would think you could not then do the trim adjusting that the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-17-2003, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 492
Posted By J Hockin

Aerobird Boom Repair

My Aerobird tail boom is loose. It was out of its cradle. I set it back into the cradle and estimated the correct length by moving the white plastic electronics mount assembly and visually noticing...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
07-16-2003, 10:34 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,950
Posted By J Hockin

Aerobird Boom Repair

About repairing the boom - what about using a clamp such as you use for fuel lines, etc. that goes around the fuselage where the boom exits? That way it could be tightened enough to keep it from...
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