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Offline Ron Heckler

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #50 on: March 19, 2010, 04:46:35 PM »
RH Stunter - "Songbird" - 1 of 2 conversions to electric.
Motor: Turnigy 4240-900
Prop: Hobby King clone of APC 12/6
ESC:  Phoenix 35
Battery:  Turnigy 3000 4s
Flight time: 5:38
Lap time: 5.6
Line length: 60'
Battery usage: 2241 (74.7%)
Timer:  Will Hubin M7 set RPM mode

Pictures of plane below.

Here is a trivia question I would like to see if anybody knows the answer.
I named my plane after a plane that was used in a TV series many many years ago. What is the name of the TV series? In fact, the series had a contest. Listeners were asked to submit names for the plane and the best one would be used. Needless to say, I was not the winner.

I hope my set up information is helpful.

I made one error above, the time is set in governor mode and the RPM are about 8800

Ron - Queens NY
« Last Edit: March 19, 2010, 08:21:35 PM by Ron Heckler »

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #51 on: March 28, 2010, 09:08:28 PM »
Brodak T-Rex  ARF

Arrowind 2832-05

Thunder Power Pro Lite V2- 14.8v  3300 mAh

Ice 50 ESC

Huben Timer

APC 13 x4.5 P

65 oz

2601 back in battery 5:30 flight

60' eyelet to eyelet .018 lines

5.2 lap times

9650 rpm.
« Last Edit: April 11, 2010, 02:01:55 PM by Walter Hicks »

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« Reply #52 on: April 24, 2010, 11:30:43 AM »
SIG Skyray 1/2a
Electrify Rimfire 300 - 28-22-1380kv
Thunder Power Pro Lite V2 - 3s 11.1v  480 mAh Li-po
E-flight 10 Amp Pro ESC
JMP Timer
APC 7x6 Electric
Total Flying Weight - 185 grams/6.55 oz.
35' x .008" braided stainless steel lines
approximately 3.5 - 4 seconds/lap
3 minute flight time/charge
RPM - ?

On the test bench this setup gives me 300 grams/10.6 oz. static thrust @ 7 amps.  This conversion of the stock SIG kit results in a tail heavy plane.  I had to mount the battery right up front.  I would suggest lightening the tail during build if you would like to try it yourself.  It flies great, perfect for a learner like myself.
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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #53 on: April 25, 2010, 09:13:43 AM »
RH STUNTER - "APACHE"
Scratch built - Vector Wing reduced to 48"
Flying weight - 51 oz.
Lines - 60'
Lap time - 5.5 Sec
Motor - Turnigy 4240-900
RPMs - 8900
Battery - Turnigy 3000 4 cell
Prop - Clone APC 12/6
Timer - Will Hubin FM7 set in Gov. Mode
Flight time - 5:38
ESC - Phoenix 35
« Last Edit: April 29, 2010, 03:33:42 PM by Ron Heckler »

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #54 on: April 27, 2010, 09:02:33 PM »
Brodak T-Rex ARF airplane
Turnigy 42-50 650kv motor
Castle ICE50-LITE ESC
Hubin FM-2a timer
4000 mah, 5S, 20C battery
APC 13x6.5 electric pusher prop
.018 x 64' eye to eye flying lines

RPM set at 8500, 5.0 second laps and 5minute 39 second flight time.

30 second start delay.

I am very happy with this setup.  It performs very well.  My brother Ron has a similar setup using a Monster 32, 42-50 770kv motor, Castle ICE-75 ESC, Hubin FM-2a timer, and APC 12x6 electric pusher prop set at 9200 RPM on his Brodak T-Rex ARF.  His performance is almost identical to mine.

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« Reply #55 on: May 05, 2010, 06:09:19 PM »
Flying weight=64oz-65oz
Infinate-3025-890 (Scorpion Clone at 1/3 the price) lets see if it holds up.
Phoenix 45
Will Hubin FM7 Timer
APC13x4.5EP
64' eye to eye
10000 rpm Gov mode
Polyquest RC 4s 4250 or FlightMax 4s 4400
Time=5min 38 sec
Back in pack=3000mah
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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #56 on: June 16, 2010, 01:53:56 AM »
Here's the latest addition to my Firecracker stable of models (number 5!) - This one is a totally dedicated Electric model, previous electric aeroplanes I've had have been 'retro-fitted), the last one was a pull-apart Firecracker model that I built a new fuselage for.  It flys very well at 5.8s/lap on 68.5 ft lines (centre to centre) so hopefully this new one will go just as well or better.

The new model weighs in at 56.5oz complete with battery and all electrics.  Have some other batteries on order which are apparently around 3oz lighter so that will bring down the weight even more.

Using an Arrowind 2832 motor, an APC pusher 13 x 4.75" prop (to start with) and currently 3600mah batteries - (have the 3000 mah on order),  Hubin FM2 timer + Phoenix Ice 50 ESC.

Bruce
 
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« Reply #57 on: July 08, 2010, 04:26:54 PM »
Got back into CL around 18 months ago after 30 year away, still only really a club/sport flyer. Chose electric from the off and entered my 1st comp a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it, I've amassed a few models, all still flying, small fry in comparison to most already listed by here goes...


Wingspan      42"
Wing Area     400
Weight        30oz
Lines         55' 0.012
Battery       3s 2500
Motor         Scorpion 3014/16 1187kv
ESC           CC35 Phoenix
Timer         JMP2
Prop          APC E 10*5
RPM           9800
Flight Time   330s
Mah Used      1750-1820
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.....
Fast, Cheap, Reliable - Choose any 2!
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« Reply #58 on: July 08, 2010, 04:30:29 PM »
1st Electric model to enter an official SAM35 Vintage stunt competition in the UK


Wingspan      42"
Wing Area     383
Weight        29oz
Lines         55' 0.012
Battery       3s 2300
Motor         EMAX BL2815/09 1100kv
ESC           CC35 Phoenix
Timer         JMP2
Prop          APC E 10*5
RPM           9900
Flight Time   330s
Mah Used      1670-1720
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.....
Fast, Cheap, Reliable - Choose any 2!
BMFA 165249

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« Reply #59 on: July 08, 2010, 04:33:40 PM »

Wingspan      40"
Wing Area     400
Weight        32oz
Lines         55' 0.012
Battery       3s 2500
Motor         Scorpion 3014-16 1187kv
ESC           CC45 Phoenix
Timer         JMP2
Prop          APC E 10*5
RPM           9750
Flight Time   330s
Mah Used      1800-1900
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.....
Fast, Cheap, Reliable - Choose any 2!
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Flightstreak
« Reply #60 on: July 08, 2010, 04:36:25 PM »

Wingspan      42"
Wing Area     410
Weight        34oz
Lines         55' 0.012
Battery       3s A123 2300
Motor         AXI 2820/08 1500kv
ESC           CC45 Phoenix
Timer         JMP2
Prop          APC E 10*7
RPM           9700
Flight Time   300s
Mah Used      1870-1920
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.....
Fast, Cheap, Reliable - Choose any 2!
BMFA 165249

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« Reply #61 on: July 08, 2010, 04:43:24 PM »
Built per plan but lengthened the nose to cater for the battery and for balance. Replaced engine bearers and used localised hardwood inserted for motor bracket.

Wingspan      53"
Wing Area     550
Weight        44oz
Lines         60' 0.015
Battery       3s 4000
Motor         Scorpion 3014-16 1187kv I thought this would struggle but although it gets a very warm it hauls it around with authority.  y1
ESC           CC45 Phoenix
Timer         JMP2
Prop          APC E 11*5.5
RPM           9600
Flight Time   360s
Mah Used      2800-2850
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.....
Fast, Cheap, Reliable - Choose any 2!
BMFA 165249

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #62 on: August 09, 2010, 10:45:19 AM »
Pathfinder
Turnigy 3548 900 kv
Turnigy 3000 mah battery
phoenix 45 (no programming cord available)
Will Hubin flight managment programmer and timer set at compensated throttle, 65 percent, that yields 10,100 rpm on APC 11-5
5.0 sec laps on 60 foot lines
est. mah for 5 min 2400 (first flight only flew 4 minutes to see what it used, and it used 1950 mah)
I removed a fox 60 and six ounce tank I had been playing with on this airplane, and had to remove all tail weight and put a heavier nose wheel on to get it to sit on all three wheels. Electric system is definitely lighter than I.C.
Flew every bit as good as it did when I had airplane outfitted with L.A. 46.
Jim Jorgensen

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #63 on: August 10, 2010, 04:52:55 AM »
Thanks, Warren!

A new area can be daunting if you have never actually dealt with it before.

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #64 on: August 12, 2010, 08:52:51 AM »
Sultan e

Wing Span 61.5"
Wing Area 695 sq. in.
18% thick
5.3 Aspect Ratio
Weight 59oz. w/ 5S2600 ThunderPower Battery
Uses 1650ma for 5:30 flight
Motor AXI 2826/12 motor is front mounted w/ 4 holes in firewall to cool motor.
Motor is also supported via 6mm flanged bearing available from Boca Bearings #SFR188-UU #7
at the rear as per Bob Hunt's illustrations
CC ICE 50 lite
FM-9 timer system
Prop 13 X 4.5 ACP EP
65' "Eye to Eye" lines
9750 RPM for 5.2 sec lap times




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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #65 on: August 18, 2010, 04:55:31 PM »
RH Stunter  "Songbird II"
Scratch built - Stiletto Wing 48" - Vector moments

Motor = Turnigy 4240-900
Battery = Turnigy 3000
Timer = Will Hubin FM-7 Gov mode
ESC = Phoenix 45
Flying Weight = 51.5 oz.
Lines = 60'
Lap time = 5.5 Sec
Flight time = 5:31
Back into battery = 2125-2172

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #66 on: August 21, 2010, 11:34:35 AM »
Guys,

E Don Still Stuka

Ship is 47" span, 36 oz dry, 44 oz with battery
Motor = turnigy 35 42B - 1000
Battery = TP 2100 Pro Lite 4S1P
Timer = Ztron 3
Prop - APCE 9x4.5
RPM - 9750
ESC Phoenix 35 CC link 3.255, CL Governor - fixed rpm mode, spool custom 8, Governor gain 30, Head Speed change rate -8, 14.8 battery, rpm 9000, motor start med 59, motor timing 8, direct drive, forward, PwM Rate 16 Khz, Brake 100 (hard), Brake delay 0.2, Brake ramp Fast, Cut off - Lipo/normal

Lines = 0.015,  59" C to C
Lap time = 4.95
Flight time 5m, 10sec
Drawdown - 1760

Best,       DennisT
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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #67 on: August 30, 2010, 07:17:52 AM »
Brodak p-40 ARC
Flying weight=low to mid 50's
E-Flite 25 870 KV
Trunigy 4s 3600mah
Castle Ice Lite 50
Hubin FM9
APC 12x6E
63' eye to eye
Lap 5.4
2300 back in pack
9950 rpm Gov High
Time=5min 30sec
« Last Edit: October 13, 2011, 06:49:25 AM by Tim Stagg »
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P47: Kit Bashed Brodak P40
« Reply #68 on: August 30, 2010, 07:47:06 AM »
P47: Kit Bashed Brodak P40, 1st place in advanced Profile, Brodak 2010
Weight: 50 oz with battery (battery weighs 16 oz)
Motor: e-Flite 25
Battery: Turnigy Power Systems 4S 3600, 30-40C
Prop: APC 12-6 Thin Electric (Pusher)
Controller: Castle phoenix 45 (governor High mode)
Timer: Hubin FM9
Lap time: 5.1
Amp Draw: 2750 for 6 minute flight
« Last Edit: October 13, 2011, 06:50:30 AM by Tim Stagg »
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Tsunami: Original design
« Reply #69 on: August 30, 2010, 07:49:31 AM »
Tsunami: Original design, 3rd place in advanced PAMPA, Brodak 2010
Weight: 62 oz with battery
Wing Area: 690 sq inches
Motor: e-Flite 32 770 KV
Battery: Thunder Power V2 5S 3300
Prop: APC 13-4.5 Thin Electric (Pusher)
Controller: Castle Ice Lite 50 (governor High mode)
Timer: Hubin FM9
Lap time: 5.3-5.4
Amp Draw: 2450 for 6 minute flight
« Last Edit: October 13, 2011, 06:52:17 AM by Tim Stagg »
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« Reply #70 on: August 30, 2010, 07:51:56 AM »
Magician: Second Place in Advanced Classic, Brodak 2010
Weight: 40.0 oz with battery
Motor: Turnigy C 3548-900
Battery: Thunderpower 4S 2700 Pro Power, 30C
Prop: APC 11-5.5 Pusher
Controller: Castle Ice Lite 50 (Gov high mode)
Timer: Hubin FM9
Lap time: 5.2
Amp Draw: 1950 for 5.30 minute flight
« Last Edit: October 13, 2011, 06:56:00 AM by Tim Stagg »
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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #71 on: September 13, 2010, 12:39:01 PM »
TF ARF Nobler
Motor: E-Flite 32
Batt: Zippy 2650 mah 4S 20C
ESC: CC 50 Ice
Timer: FM-9
1100 mah for 4:30 run at 8040 rpm (breaking in batteries)

Modified the under wing cover/hatch so the batteries are stowed exposed under the wing with velcro straps on a 1/8" ply diving board that spans the fuse. It's almost neary flush with the fuse.
Flew it at the Basin this weekend
Tony and crew loved it.

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« Reply #72 on: October 06, 2010, 06:59:27 AM »
Testbed for high power system:

Wing Area: 650 in sq
T/O weight: 81 oz.
C.G.: 21% MAC
Lines, Eye-to-eye: 0.015 x 64 ft
Lap time: 5.3 sec
Motor run duration: 5:35  (FAI)
Motor: Hyperion 4020 8-Turn 777Kv
Propeller: APC E 15 x 6
RPM: 7850, constant
ESC: Castle Creations Phoenix ICE 75 lite, controlline mode, high rpm governor, data logger
Max. ESC temp.: 65° C
Timer: Hubin FM-9
Battery: 4000 mAh 4S   14.8 volts
Level flight power: 400 Watts
Peak manoeuver power: 750 Watts
Peak current: 56 Amp
Energy used: 3000 mAH

Performs totally effortless schedule at comfortable, seemingly near constant airspeed, despite considerable overweight. Crisp upper hourglass corners no problem.

March 2011 update: Inefficient but functional proof of concept. Now retired
« Last Edit: March 21, 2011, 11:12:15 AM by Peter Germann »
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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #73 on: November 13, 2010, 01:44:18 PM »
ARC Impact (only the wing survived!)
Everything else was built from the original plans. It is a take apart just like the original.
So here are the particulars.
Weight 66 oz
Motor: Orbit 20-16 720 kv 10 pole
ESC: Ice 50
Timer: Hubin FM-9
Battery Thunder Power, Hyperion 18.5v 3300mah
Prop: APC 13 X 4.5p
RPM 9500- 9600 approx
Line length 67.5 ft total
Lap times 5.3-5.4
Flies well despite needing some trimming (of course that never stops!)
Not bad for a practice plane.
« Last Edit: January 05, 2012, 06:53:17 AM by darkstar1 »
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« Reply #74 on: November 27, 2010, 09:36:10 AM »
Signorina Elettra   March 21 2011 update:
Type: Trivial Pursuit Special Edition derivate with a high aspect ratio wing (5.7) and smaller flaps
Motor thrust axis: 0.5° up (due to reverse running pusher prop)
Stab. Incidence: + 0.2° (approx.)
Span: 61.5 in
Area: 666 sq. in.
T/O weight, with battery: 1'850 Grams or 65 oz.
C.G. 15% MAC or 7 1/16in fwd. of flaps hingeline
Flap-Elevator throw ratio: 0.85 : 1

Power Train:
Motor: AXI 2826/12  760 Kv
ESC: Castle Creations Phoenix ICE lite 75
Timer: Hubin FM-9 in New Phoenix high gov. mode
Battery: 18.5V 2'600m/Ah 5S  (11.5 oz)
Propeller: APC 13 x 4.5 E P  

ESC setup:
Vehicle Type: Control Line
Throttle Type: Governor Mode
Governor Mode Setting: Governor High
Governor Gain: Medium 25
Initial Spool Up Rate: High 8
Head Speed Change Rate: Custom 20
Brake Strength: 100%
Brake Delay: 0.8 sec.
Brake Ramp: Medium
Cutoff Voltage: Auto Lipo
Auto Lipo Volts/cell: 3.2 Volts/cell
Current Limiting: Very sensitive 75A
Cutoff Type: Soft Cutoff
Motor Start Power: Custom (75)
Motor Timing: Custom 4
Direction: Reverse
PWM Rate: 8 Khz
Gearing Info:No Gearing/Direct Drive
KV of Motor: 760
Magnetic Poles in Motor: 14
Power-On Beep: Enabled
BEC Voltage: 5.0 V
Logging: 10 Hz

Flight data (March 16th. 2011)
Air: 1300 ft/msl, 15°C (59°F), calm
Lines: 19-strand 0.015in x 64ft. eye-to-eye
RPM: 9'700 actual (logged)
Run Time for FAI Pattern: 5:20 from end of spool-up  until shutdown
Speed: 5.3 sec lap
Current in level flight: 20 A
Peak current in manoeuvres: 32 A  
Consumption: 1'900 mAh or 73% capacity
Loaded voltage in clover: 18.2V or 3.6 V/cell
Motor & battery temp.: below 100°F
ESC peak temperature: 60° F

Kind regards, Peter Germann

« Last Edit: March 21, 2011, 11:09:02 AM by Peter Germann »
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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #75 on: December 24, 2010, 11:13:01 AM »
Will Moore's  Electric  "Thunder Cloud"

This is the electric variant of the John Ashford design.   It originally had a Saito 62 ,4-stroke for power.
Seems to fly equally well with the electric setup.  I used this model for a testbed in working up
a power system for a Yatsenko electrified Shark.  The "Thunder Cloud" took 1st place
at the Wrentham, MA, Mass Cup contest in September 2010.
The e Shark I am building should equally perform, if not better.
Any questions, contact me at 44willmoore@gmail.com


Setup:

Motor  -  Plettenberg Orbit 30-16 outrunner
Sequencer  -  Hubin FM- 9 timer with remote start button
ESC   -     Shultze F2b  dedicated control line
Battery  -   Thunder Power Lite 2nd generation  3900 mamps 5 cell Li-Po
Props  -     various 13 to 14 inch,  6-7 inch pitch  pusher and tractor
Weight  - 72 ounces with battery ready to fly
Lines  -  64 to 66 foot,  eye to eye .018 braided SS
Energy used in 6 minute flight  -   2200 to 2300 mamps   

Has plenty of power and battery has plenty of headroom.

« Last Edit: July 26, 2017, 11:17:15 AM by Will Moore »
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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #76 on: January 13, 2011, 12:44:23 AM »
Noel Corney's SV11 ARF

Model is a Brodak SV 11 ARF. I replaced the leadouts ,wheels are narrow electric 2-1/2 in and the cowl is held on with magnets. I have a baffle in the cowl inlet at approx 45 degrees pushing air onto the motor and a 1 in round exhaust with a cowl vent to remove hot air from the motor. I have no cooling problems with either battery or controller.

I have fitted a battery isolator as the tank/battery area is very tight,this allows the model to be set up for flight at any time.

Motor: EMAX 2832/05 960 KV this is identical to the Brodak/Arrowind 2832/05 motor
ESC: CC Phoenix Lite ICE 50 amp in fixed rpm mode 8850rpm
Timer: Hubin Fm 9
Prop: 12x6 EP APC
Battery: 3700 Rhino
Power: uses 2380 at home almost sea level 2250 at Dalby
Spinner: from Dude R/C
Lines: 66 ft eye to eye.
Lap time: 5.6sec
Weight: 62oz

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« Reply #77 on: February 05, 2011, 08:05:17 AM »
Vector 40
Scorpion 3026 890kv
APC 11.5X5
Shultz F2B ESC
Kim Doherty Processor
Zippy 3000 ma 20c Battery

So far just bench run have to wait till spring...  :( D>K

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #78 on: March 07, 2011, 09:27:36 PM »
Airplane: ARF Legacy, 690"
Motor: AXi 2826-10 920kv rear mounted to typical firewall bulkhead
ESC: Phoenix 45
Timer: Hubin F-9 with field programing box
Batteries: 4S 20-25C in 3000-3200 mah range (ThunderPower, Hobby People, Zippy)
Prop: APC 12 X 6 EP Thin Electric
RPM: 9000 to produce 5.2 laps on 65' lines
Weight: 60-ish oz depending on battery
mAh used: 2100-2200 put back for 5 min 20 sec pattern flight (full pattern plus about 6 laps)
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, sea level (sometimes below depending on tides at our field)
Tangle of wires: Yes

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Vector 40
« Reply #79 on: March 14, 2011, 07:58:37 AM »
Brodak Vector 40 ARC

Area- 536 sq in
Weight- haven't weighed her yet
Motor- Scorpion 3020 S-II 890 kv($70)
Battery- GensAce 4S 2500 mah($30)
ESC- Castle Phoenix Ice lite 50 ($77)
Timer- Will Hublin FM-9V($15)
Prop- APC 11 x 5.5, 11 x 7 and 12 x 6 "E", still testing
Spinner- TruTurn 1.75($79)
Rpm- 8500-9200, still testing
flight time- 2-3 minutes, short flights in testing.
Lap time- aprox 5.2
Line Length- .015, 63' eye to eye
Handle- Tom Morris unbiased w/adj cable
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« Reply #80 on: March 21, 2011, 07:46:21 AM »
Encouraged by experiences gained from so far from approx. 50 flights with “Signorina Elettra”, I have now converted an IC airplane into an electric stunter. The conversion was fairly easy to do and took less than 4 weeks time. Originally, PC-21/2 (another of my Trivial Pursuit Special Edition derivates) was equipped with a PA .75 on pipe and at 62.8 oz it was not really heavy. However, adding the weight of ¾ of its 210 cc fuel capacity brought the mid-pattern flying weight up to 67.5 oz. Here is the current data for the e-converted version of PC-21/2:

PC-21/2 E

Span:     60 in
Area:    703 in/sq.
Flying weight, with Battery: 64.3 oz
Motor: AXI 2826/12
Propeller: APC 13 x 4.5 E Pusher,
Battery: DesirePower V6 SP  2'600 mA/h 18.5 V  (5S)
ESC: Castle Creations ICE lite 75A
ESC operation mode: C/L and Governor High
Timer: Will Hubin FM-9 with extd. leads
Programmer for timer: Will Hubin FM-9 Programmer with New Phoenix High Mode
RPM: 9'800 RPM, governed
Motor full RPM runtime:5'20"
Speed: 5.3 sec / lap on 64ft x 0.015in eye-eye lines
Consumption (17°C 1'400 ft. msl): 1'930 mA/h

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #81 on: March 27, 2011, 01:48:23 PM »
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Turnigy 3548-900
Hubin FM2a
Turningy 4S3000mah
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« Reply #82 on: April 03, 2011, 02:13:17 PM »
wingspan: 50.5"
wing area: 536 sq.in.
weight: 52 oz.
motor: Turnigy SK3548-1100
battery: Power Wing 4s 3300mah
ESC: Phoenix ICELITE 50 set in Hi Gov
timer: Hubin FM-9V
prop: 11x5.5 APCe prop
rpm: 10050
lap time: 5.1/5.0 sec.
lines: 60' eye to eye
flight time 5:30 min using 2060 mah

Update May 22nd
prop: 11x4.5APCe pusher prop
rpm:11220
lap time:5.1 sec
flight: 5.30 min. using 2200mah
used more battery but had excellent performance

Went back to the 11x5.5 APCep(pusher prop) for the 150 mah savings with same performance.



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« Reply #83 on: April 03, 2011, 06:51:25 PM »
Sultan e #2
Guys I just completed Sultan-e #2
Weight is 48.5 oz without battery-  .1 oz less than the prototype (in post #64 above)
Wing span is 60.5", Area 686 in sq. same 14.4 % (with flaps) wing as posted in #64
With statics set to the same as prototype it flies remarkably like the prototype.
One of the noticeable differences is that this airplane howls like a siren.  I believe this is because the volume of air being forced through the motor.  The motor is cold upon landing.  (see picture 5)
Motor is an AXI 2826/12; ESC is a Castle ICE Lite; Hubin FM-9 Timer system set to 9634 RPM for a APC 13X4.5 Pusher prop; ThunderPower batteries.  Virtually all the same settings as delineated in the "Cookbook" see sticky in this Forum.


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« Reply #84 on: April 17, 2011, 03:36:51 PM »
> Arrowind 2210-25 kv=1560
> APC-E 7x5 Pusher prop.
> 3s 1300 and 1350 Li Po batteries, two of each.
> Castle Creations Thunderbird 38amp  ESC (non governing).
> Current timer:  KR timer with built in governor mode, this replaced the original FM-9.
> Original timer: Will Hubin FM-9 timer (Delay 15 seconds, fight time 4:35, and power set to 80%)
> .008 x 45' (eyelet to eyelet) lines.
> All up weight is 15 ounces including battery.
> 1/4 ounce of tip weight.

All ESC wires, except connection to timer, are cut to minimum length and soldered together.  Battery is located under the plane at the CG.  Covering is Polyspan with a couple of coats of dope.  With the 7x5 prop the landing gear will need to be modified to give the prop tips more clearance.  
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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #85 on: May 15, 2011, 06:49:23 AM »
"Gilnaki"  - a Yatsenko Shark

Wing Span                61 inches
Wing area                 Approx 690 sq..in.
MOTOR                     Plettenberg Orbit 20-18
ESC                           Jeti Spin 66 ( as of 10-2017 )
Sequence timer         Igor Burger’s Progressive timer )
Prop                         Yatsenko wood, tractor 13.5 X 5.5, 18grams
Battery                    Thunder Power 2700 mAh 5 cell G6 Pro-lite , 67 amps continual, 135 amps burst
                               (  weighs 10.3 ounces)
Electrical connectors   Deans
Ready to fly weight    63 ounces
Lines                       .018 64 feet eye to eye
Length of flight         5 minutes, 30 seconds
Level lap speed         5.3 ish seconds
RPM                         Approx. 8,500
Energy used             1795 - 1850 mAh  ( Have almost 30 percent reserve left in battery at end of flight)

Flies like a dream, effortless in maneuvers, quiet flight with higher pitch prop
Battery slightly warm to the touch after flight, everything else cool.
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« Reply #86 on: May 15, 2011, 11:52:39 AM »
KISS es modified "Shrike" by Randy Smith

Wing Span                59.5 inches
Wing area                 Approx 653 sq..in.
MOTOR                     Plettenberg Orbit 20-16
ESC                         Shultze 18.46 F2B
Sequence timer         Hubin Fm-9R
Prop                        APC 13/4.5 pusher
RPM                         9616 (as selected by the timer on set-up)
Battery                    Thunder Power 2600 mAh 5s 18.5v G4 Pro-lite V2
Electrical connectors   Deans
Ready to fly weight    64.5 ounces
Lines                       .018 63 feet eye to eye
Length of flight         5 minutes, 15 seconds
Level lap speed         5.1 to 5.2 seconds
Energy used              1795 - 1850 mAh  ( Have almost 30 percent reserve left in battery at end of flight)

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« Reply #87 on: May 16, 2011, 08:43:08 PM »
Impact ARC by Doug Moon/Brodak

E-Flite 46, 12Pole, 670 kV, CC ICE 50 Amp ESC with Turnigy 6S 3000 mAh LiPo battery

APC 13-4.5EP prop, 67 ounces.  5.6 second laps on 67 ft .015 lines and 10100 RPM

energy consumption is 2050 mAh for full pattern plus 5 extra laps

Covered with Ultracoat. I crashed this plane on the 4th flight, and the rebuild added about 2 Oz.
The battery is embedded in the LE back to the first spar, and the nose was shortened 1.25 inches, plus the usual routed out IC motor mounts and an added 3/16 5 ply firewall mount for the motor.  Cooling air enters through the nose scoop and exhausts at the tail through the elevator horn adjusting holes. Not too elegant but flies well. Nicest landing airplane I've ever had. Could have used 2600 mAh battery and saved some weight.

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Re: List Your Set Up...
« Reply #88 on: May 25, 2011, 11:39:02 AM »
Brodak Smoothie ARC

span 52 in
540 sq in
weight less battery 40.5 oz
weight battery 10.5 oz
launch weight 51 oz

motor Axi 2826/12
esc: phoenix 45
timer: Hubin FM6-A
prop: apc 12X6EP
battery: Arrowind 4S 2800 mah
line length 63 ft

flight time 5 min 30 sec
rpm: 8400
lap time: 5.25 sec
draw/flight 2050 mah

comments
flies well. I started with 2826/10 4 years ago and changed to the /12. This motor much more than needed. Turnigy 3536/910 would be used today with 11X5.5E prop.

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« Reply #89 on: May 25, 2011, 11:43:39 AM »
Brodak Oriental arf

span 55 inches
550 sq inches
weight less battery 40 oz
weight battery 10.5 oz
launch weight 50.5 oz

motor Turnigy SK 3536 910 kv
esc: pheonix 45
timer Hubin FM9
prop apc 11X5.5E
battery Arrowind 4S 2800 mah
line length 63 ft

flight time 5 min 30 sec
rpm 9645
lap time 5.25 sec
draw/flight 2200 mah

comments: Flys well. Power system a good match.
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« Reply #90 on: May 25, 2011, 03:24:55 PM »
UHP Nobler ARF

span 50 in
510 sq inches
weight less battery 37.5 oz
weight battery 10.5 oz
launch weight 48 oz

motor Turnigy SK 3536 910 kv
esc: phoenix 45
timer: Hubin FM9
prop apc 11X5.5
battery: Arrowind 4S 2800 mah
line length 61 ft

flight time 5 min 40 sec
rpm 9720
lap time 5.2 sec
draw/flight 2200 mah

comments: To get plane to balance and turn properly I cut a notch into leading edge of the wing back to the bellcrank (Rick Sawicki) and decreased motor size from 3542 to 3536. Plane turns well now and flies like a nobler.
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« Reply #91 on: May 25, 2011, 03:34:57 PM »
Brodak T-Rex ARC

span 60 inches
675 sq in
weight less battery 55 oz
battery weight 14.5 oz
launch weight 69.5 oz

motor axi 2826/12 760 kv
esc phoenix 45 or ice 50
timer Hubin FM9
prop apc 12X6EP
battery Rhino 4S 3700 mah
line length 63 ft

flight time 5 min 40 sec
rpm 9213
lap time 5.25 sec
draw/flight 2800 mah

comments: Have used multiple motors including axi 2826/12 4S & 5S, Arrowind 2832/05 5S, Dualsky XM 4260 CA5. Axi on 4S is by far best. Have used batteries including 3000 mah 4S turnigy... Rhino 3700 required to keep governor proper for full flight. If too small a battery wind up can occur at ending maneuvers in wind as pack runs down. No issues with Rhino 3700. This was part of the test regime with the plane.  Superb flier. Corners best of anything I have flown. Weight includes all mods done in electric forum build thread.
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« Reply #92 on: May 25, 2011, 04:09:27 PM »
Brodak SV-11 arf

span 60.5 inches
675 sq inches
weight less battery 53.5 oz
weight battery 14.5 ox
launch weight 68 ounces

motor Axi 2826/12 760 kv
esc: phoenix 45
timer: Hubin FM9
prop apc 12X6EP
battery: 4S Rhino 3700 mah
line length 63 ft

flight time 5 min 40 sec
rpm 9213
lap time 5.45 sec
draw/flight 2350 mah

comments: started with Arrowind 2832/05 motor and aluminum needle nose spinner. Flew ok but not really crisp corners. Changed to axi 2826/12 dn light weight Great Planes spinner... dropped 3.5 oz from front of airplane. Now it corners very well and still very locked in in level flight. No other mods from build thread on this forum.  
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« Reply #93 on: June 12, 2011, 08:25:44 AM »
CL sport model - Camera plane
My own design as a camera platform to get airborne video and pictures
I drew my own plans, this model was built in 1996 and needs a new paint job!

span 80"
Area: 1120 sq inches
weight less battery 9.4 lbs
weight battery 2.3 lbs
launch weight 11.7 lbs

motor E-Flite E-60
esc: phoenix 60
prop apc 16X6EP
battery: 2S, 5000 Mah x 3, wired in Series to make a 6S
line length 60 ft

Using a Castle ICE 75 amp speed control with data logging
      normal cruise is at 30 amps, 63 watts per lb
      A gentle take off run requires 600 Watts, or roughly 30 Amps
      If pushed to 750 Watts, I can take off in less than 1/4 lap and climb out rather quickly
      Normal cruise throttle setting is at 55 to 60% throttle setting
      If I want to I can apply full power I can climb to 45 degrees or almost climb vertical on a short takeoff run

I use a JR radio for the DSC electronic controls, the signal and ground go down the flying lines to control the throttle with the speed control

This model can not do aerobatics due to it's size and weight, it was designed to be stable camera platform.

At full power the motor pulls 60 amps and measured at 1140 watts of power at full throttle.

When flown at 1/2 power the model can be flown for over 15 minutes and only reduced each 2S battery from 8.4 to 7.6 volts. The 5000 Mah capacity is actually more than I need.

comments: This model was converted from glow (OS-91FX) to brushless electric to learn about these systems. This model is a big airplane and has considerable line Tension during flight. The model has 5" main wheels. The specs for the E-60 says it can fly a model between 8-10 lbs, this model comes in over 11 lbs and the E-60 still has enough power to fly the model. This motor gives me 97 watts per lb, but I never fly at full power so I am only using 63 watts per lbs to cruise at 1/2 power.

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« Reply #94 on: June 21, 2011, 01:35:31 AM »
Electron 2

O.K I finally decided to post my own models here now that there many of my governor timers flying and they are working well. My first Electron had an MVVS 4,6/840 motor in it, and it was a little on the low power side to fly the 1910 gram beast. I therefore modified the model, managed to knock off 100 grams and used the bigger MVVS 6,5/910 motor. This has worked well for the last 2 years now.

The simple governor timer works by reading the rpm pulses from one of the motor wires and then uses this in a feedback loop to keep the rpm constant. I have won at 2 Nats and one SA Masters with this setup. The weight of 1810 grams (64 oz) is still too heavy, but it flies quite well.

If you need any more info on this system, have a look at my website:
 http://www.keithrenecle.co.za/Electric%20CL.htm

Here are the specs:
Wingspan 57,5 inches
Wing area 670 sq. inches
Motor MVVS 6,5/910
ESC Hobbywing Pentium 60 amp (I have used many of the low cost esc's without governors as well)
Prop APC 12 x 6 E (pusher/tractor or ZOAR 12 x 7)
Battery 3300 mAh 4-cell (many types)
Uses 1800 mAh for 5:30 flight on 67 foot .014" Staystrate lines in Johannesburg SA. 2300 mAh at sea level

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« Reply #95 on: June 21, 2011, 01:56:34 AM »
Protron take-apart profile

I built this one to see if it is practical to make a take-apart profile and also to see if I could hide all of the usual wiring and electric components like the esc, and timer etc. The take apart system worked o.k. and the I am really happy with the nose construction. It sure looks neater than those with everything hanging out. Just by the way, I did not misspell "Proton". It is a Profile ElecTron.

Here are the specs:

Winspan 50 inches
Wing area (I have not yet worked it out)
Motor E-Max 2820 (same as Arrowind)
ESC Hobbywing Pentium 40 amp (I've now use the ZTW 40 amp as well)
Battery 2200 mAh 4-cell Lipo
Weight 1250 grams (44 oz) with battery
Uses 1400 mAh for 5:30 flight at high altitude and 1750 at sea level on 65 ft. .015 cable lines (center to center)

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« Reply #96 on: June 21, 2011, 02:00:33 AM »
Protron profile

Oh......one more thing, the prop is an APC 11 x 5,5 E tractor or pusher.

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« Reply #97 on: July 01, 2011, 05:17:50 AM »
Protron profile

Oh......one more thing, the prop is an APC 11 x 5,5 E tractor or pusher.

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« Reply #98 on: July 06, 2011, 07:51:45 AM »
I built this electric Ringmaster 150 from one of Pat King's (patdk@aol.com) laser cut kits.

Pat's kit comes with plans for either IC engine or an electric motor power.

Motor = Turnigy  C2826 1350 KV (from  hobbyking.com)
ESC = Castle Creations Phoenix 25 Amp
Timer = Will Hubin FM9 (whubin@kent.edu)
Prop = APC light Electric 7 x 5 pusher
Battery = 3 cell 750 mah (Rhino brand from hobbyking.com)
Covering = Ultracote
Flight ready weight = 8.9 oz
35' lines
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« Reply #99 on: July 15, 2011, 08:23:55 PM »
Name: Protroma
Wing Area: 610 sq-in
Weight 55 oz
Motor: Scorpion SII 3026-710
Battery:Thunder Power G6 5S 2700mah Pro Lite
ESC: Castle Phoenix ICE 50 Lite
Timer: Hubin FM-9
Prop: APC 13x4.5 Thin hub
Line length: 62 feet .015 braided
Run Time: 5:20
Launch RPM: 9553 RPM
Lap Time: 5.25 sec
MAH Used: 2000mah
« Last Edit: July 16, 2011, 08:27:52 PM by Crist Rigotti »
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