Haven't been able to update my blog for a while apparently due to a conflict with Google Chrome. Went back to using Explorer and have finally been able to publish a post.
Have not flown much this whole summer. The weather has either been hot, wet, windy or a combination of all three. While off I added a few new planes to my hanger. Bought a couple of T-28 FunFighters and a couple TechOne PopWings.
The T-28's were purchased from BananaHobby. Was a little hesitant buying from them due to the number of negative posts. Received my planes in about a week in good condition. Only complaint was they were missing the linkage packages in both boxes. One call and a week later I had them in hand so I can say I'm satisfied with there service.
These are great little planes for the money. I bought 1000mah batteries so I could keep the same connectors as on all my other batteries. They really do a great job handling the additional weight, manufacturer recommended 800mah batteries. Get over 10 minutes of full throttle flying time. Even with the motor mounted down and to the right the plane wants to torque climb while under hard throttle. These little planes reach around 70 mph with a 3S battery and 90-100 mph with the 4S. Not a good plane for beginners.
The PopWing from NitroPlanes is a lot of fun and at $39 for the kit version a bargain. I installed a Turnigy 2826-6 2200kv motor, 6X4 prop and 30 amp Exceed ESC. This combination balances out nicely with a 3S 1300 mah battery. I tried a 4S 1000mah battery but wing couldn't handle extended WOT. Would suggest you add some carbon fiber ribbon or rods near the motor mount if you plan on high speed passes because the wing's rear surfaces flutter violently when approaching 70 mph. This might be a result of the hinge gap between the rear of the wing and elevons.
Tech One Swift
Tech One Swift
Monday, October 29, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
2012 Wet and Windy
Weather in DFW area this year has been anything but kind to R/C fliers. It has been extremely wet, cool and windy in 2012. Haven't flown nearly as much as last year by this time. Gave me a reason to use the transmitter glove I purchase last summer.
I have added a new profile 3-D plane to the hangar. It is called a Swift by Tech One and is sold by Nitro Planes. I have to say it is probably my new favorite plane. It is constructed of EPP foam and has proven to be quite durable. I'm using a Turnigy L3010B - 1300KV motor, 40 amp ESC with a 11X4.7 prop. Battery cutout can handle anything from a 1300 to a 2200 mah 3S battery. Would recommend using metal gear servos due to the large control surfaces. When installing the landing gear I recommend reinforcing all the plywood mounts by putting addition glue/epoxy on them and filling void between metal landing gear. This won't allow you to remove it but allows for much harder hits when landing.
Recently purchased a Hobby King Bixler. This is probably one of the best beginner planes I could recommend. You can buy it RTF, ARF and as a kit. I went with the ARF version which only requires you to purchase a 20-30 amp ESC, receiver and a battery. If it is in stock at the USA warehouse it cost about $67 delivered to the DFW area in Texas. First thing I would do is remove all the washers hot glued in the nose of the plane. You can install a much larger battery rather than carrying around dead weight. It is weighted for a 1300 mah battery but no problem using up to a 2200 with washers removed. While the motor is good for a beginner I have already bumped mine up to a Turnigy D2826-6 2200KV motor with a 6X4 prop. Hobby King sells a replacement plywood canopy so you can mount FPV camera in the front. For those beginners just learning to fly on their own and nobody to hook up a buddy cord with I would recommend hooking up the rudder to the aileron position of the receiver. Leave the ailerons servos zeroed out and disconnected for the first few flights. When you feel comfortable with flying it this way then just move the rudder servo back to its position on the receiver and then plug in the ailerons.
I have added a new profile 3-D plane to the hangar. It is called a Swift by Tech One and is sold by Nitro Planes. I have to say it is probably my new favorite plane. It is constructed of EPP foam and has proven to be quite durable. I'm using a Turnigy L3010B - 1300KV motor, 40 amp ESC with a 11X4.7 prop. Battery cutout can handle anything from a 1300 to a 2200 mah 3S battery. Would recommend using metal gear servos due to the large control surfaces. When installing the landing gear I recommend reinforcing all the plywood mounts by putting addition glue/epoxy on them and filling void between metal landing gear. This won't allow you to remove it but allows for much harder hits when landing.
Recently purchased a Hobby King Bixler. This is probably one of the best beginner planes I could recommend. You can buy it RTF, ARF and as a kit. I went with the ARF version which only requires you to purchase a 20-30 amp ESC, receiver and a battery. If it is in stock at the USA warehouse it cost about $67 delivered to the DFW area in Texas. First thing I would do is remove all the washers hot glued in the nose of the plane. You can install a much larger battery rather than carrying around dead weight. It is weighted for a 1300 mah battery but no problem using up to a 2200 with washers removed. While the motor is good for a beginner I have already bumped mine up to a Turnigy D2826-6 2200KV motor with a 6X4 prop. Hobby King sells a replacement plywood canopy so you can mount FPV camera in the front. For those beginners just learning to fly on their own and nobody to hook up a buddy cord with I would recommend hooking up the rudder to the aileron position of the receiver. Leave the ailerons servos zeroed out and disconnected for the first few flights. When you feel comfortable with flying it this way then just move the rudder servo back to its position on the receiver and then plug in the ailerons.
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