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Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
03-21-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

It was the wood itself that broke width wise on both sides. [X(]

I was impressed that the servo was able to push against such high wind to the point of failure.

"Another" lesson learned.
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Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
03-19-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

Havent been in this thread in a while...

Mine met the ground at well over 50mph on a dive when the elevator broke and poof! It was indeed spectacular. :D

Still have box cover decorating...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
09-20-2008, 10:22 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

For that size motor I would go with either a 8X5 or 8X6.

I used this link to get an approximation for my needs:

http://brantuas.com/ezcalc/dma1.asp

You can also download "THE" motor...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
06-01-2008, 06:52 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

thanks guys...

BTW...the 1700Kv motor is happy with the 7 x 5...looks small given the size of plane but who can tell when its spinning or when up in the air?:)
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
05-30-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

Ready to go...

Towerhobbies red skin was just a tiny tad lighter but it is only noticeable to the purist.:D
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
05-30-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

Repaired and took for a spin yesterday...LHS only had one prop each...a 7 x 4 and 7 x 5.


Tried the 7 x 4 first as it was ready for shaft and despite motorcalcs recommendation just did not cut...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
05-25-2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

Today took her for a spin...screw came off elev horn...she took a dive from 15ft going at least 30mph. [:o]

Damage report:

Landind wire bent but was straighten out. This area of insertion...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
05-25-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

well...maiden this beauty...goes from stall to over 50mph in a blink of an eye.

now i need a volunteer to take video.[:o]

new motor mounted with hot glue

had to open firewall some to...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
05-12-2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

well...downloaded motorcalc...something I should have done prior...doh!

no doubt this was not the best choice motor for it...but it will do for now

weekend was too windy to maiden SS...so...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
05-10-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

^nah...just like the clean look...it does have some yellow on the bottom and a couple of stickers to help spot it.:D

well...the Atlas brushless arrived and for the price plus all mounting...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
05-10-2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 67,520
Posted By Pistol Pete

RE: Great Planes Super Sportster EP with Modified Power System

Hi guys...

After years of flying the mini SS, both stock and modified, I finally decided to get this larger SS at $105 delivered.:D

I have no intentions of using the stock power items on...
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