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Offline Jeffrey Olijar

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First E-Flight
« on: August 29, 2008, 09:01:31 PM »
I got all the stuff for my power system so I had to try it out.  I bolted it to a 1/2A super looper and away I went.  the plane was unbalanced and jumpy but I think that the system has alot of potential.  here is a video of said flight. 
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Offline Dennis Toth

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Re: First E-Flight
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2008, 07:45:55 AM »
Jeff,

Good show, once you get the balance better it will be more fun (I had the same condition on my Test ship). What was the set up?

Best,         Dennis
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Re: First E-Flight
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2008, 09:35:40 AM »
BP 2212-10 brushless
BP 18 Amp Esc
Polyquest 1800mah Lipo
Ztron timer

I had a prop saver but when I spun the motor to full speed the prop would vibrate like crazy.

I figured out why it was jumping around so much.  the stab was only held on with the fwd part so when I gave it down it was the whole tail giving down instead of just the elevator.   HB~> at least I didnt toast my battery. 
« Last Edit: September 23, 2008, 03:26:23 AM by Jeffrey Olijar »
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Offline Jeffrey Olijar

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Re: First E-Flight
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2008, 07:04:07 PM »
after I fixed the super looper I gave it another go today.  I made it 1 and a half laps and the timer wire came off.  hit the ground like a ton of bricks and bent the prop shaft.  (oh and it messed up the airplane pretty good to.)  not to mention my battery is at 97% and I have no way to discharge it down to storage capacity.  I ordered a new motor and replacement parts for the one I have here.  I have just about finished testing this power system and am ready to put it into something permanent.  VD~


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