I finally got a break to get back in the air after some rather chilly weather and unpacking at the new house (still unpacking but closer). So out to the field with the trusty Rescue Ringmaster. The last time I flew it was back in July last year, all was good. Then we moved here to NC. Well, the Ring was one of the three ships I was able to bring in the car when we left FL. It has been inside but not flown.  So, today's the day, got the packs charged and all the tools sorted out to bring. We have nice temps and light wind. Go to the field, which is in ok shape. Get the lines set up and battery plugged in, final check of the area for problem, all good - Flip on the start switch and ....NOTHING. No beep, no clicks, no light on the ESC. I checked all the connections, and all seems as it should be. I come home and swap out the battery (was only going to do some short hop flights to get my sealegs back), still nothing. Next I swap out the timer, still nothing. So now I think there is an issue with the ESC? I'm thinking maybe something with the connectors or the start switch, not sure why because it has just been sitting inside and AC controlled house. Anyone have any ideas?

Best,   DennisT

John,
Thanks for the tips. I am still unpacking and trying to find all my stuff is a challenge. I have the servo tester but not sure which box it is in. Do you think I could check it to Castle Link? I think this eliminates the power pack so one less thing in the loop. All the wiring looks good, no cracks or splits, end and solder joints are tight.

Do you think I could get away with a talon 25 ESC? The ship is a S1 Ringmaster at 34oz, currently pulls about 16 amp. This would save almost 1/2oz.

Best,  DennisT

Do you think I could get away with a talon 25 ESC? The ship is a S1 Ringmaster at 34oz, currently pulls about 16 amp. This would save almost 1/2oz.

Best,  DennisT

Yes it should work. Especially if the 16 amps is the current draw on the ground.  Current goes down as the airplane becomes airborne and unloads.

Update: Well after I purchased a new ESC I needed to remove the bullet connectors (still unloading stuff in the new house ins NC, airplane stuff is last priority) and as I removed the heat shrink from the negative lead the connector just popped off. Seems I was getting away with a bad solder joint and it finally failed. Better on the ground then at the top of the overhead eight!!!.For now I will install the Talon 35 back in the Ringmaster but when my bullet connector order comes in will swap it out for the Talon 25 and save 1/2oz (this ship needs every bit I can save).

Best,    DennisT