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Open Forum / Re: Not CLPA, but pure BS
« Last post by Ken Culbertson on June 29, 2025, 04:09:57 PM »
When I say anything remotely unfavorable to them, I hear "click". LL~
I don't waste any time doing that.  If I don't get a "click" I give them one.
I also seem to be missing out on the " Large-Breasted Mattress Thrashers".  How come I don't get them?
Ken
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Engine set up tips / PA 40
« Last post by Leandro_Foltran on June 29, 2025, 04:05:00 PM »
Hi !
Bought one second hand PA40 from a friend of mine.
It comes with tree head shim on cylinder head:
0.008 inch 0.21mm
00075 inch 0.19mm
0.003 inch 0.07mm
This is ok ?
What”s the standart/initial head shim configuration ?
Thanks
Leandro
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Open Forum / Re: Li-on vs Li-po?
« Last post by Ken Culbertson on June 29, 2025, 03:48:08 PM »
Five Molicel P-30Bs should do the trick. I switched from 6-cell LiPo 2800 mA-hr batteries to 6-cell P-30Bs with no problem. I do have some space between cells for cooling.
Let me guess, you have printed separators.....  Does it help?  I am finally recognizing that everything I knew about IC is just taking up space in an aver shrinking memory bank.  Battery cooling is a real art form and a lot of our planes really don't do it very well, especially conversions.    Anybody that can feel 1 gram of tip weight in wind has to have a better battery box.  Pictures?  or not.

Ken
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Open Forum / Re: Swiss-Italian Contest Report
« Last post by Guy Markham on June 29, 2025, 03:41:48 PM »
True, Massimo. Thanks for reminding. That makes it 6 then. L
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How about a picture of your plane?
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Open Forum / Re: Li-on vs Li-po?
« Last post by Ken Culbertson on June 29, 2025, 03:38:27 PM »
Does capacity change when going from Li-po to Li-on?

If I'm currently using a 5 cell 2800 Li-po 25c, would I use the same in a li-on pack?
They are pretty close to the same.  Two differences I have noticed, and they are somewhat related.  First the Li-Ion will allow you to practically run it down to zero capacity and not damage the battery.  On Lipo I tried to keep my reserve around 20% depending on the wind.  On Li-Ion I go down to about 3% with no problems.  The other is that Li-Ion are not as even over the run as Lipo.  They will start to "sag" some (about .1 Lap time) towards the end.  The timer will keep that under control but I have found that the boost is not as fast starting after the hourglass.  You can also set your low voltage cutoff to 2.8 vs 3.0, in fact you should.  AND...the weigh less.

Ken
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Open Forum / Re: Li-on vs Li-po?
« Last post by Brent Williams on June 29, 2025, 03:21:24 PM »
If you are currently using a 5s2800 Li-po and are considering Li-ion, plan for a move up to a 6 cell setup.  The weight of the 6s li-ion pack is about the same as a 5s Li-po, and you get the benefits of the increase in system voltage and much lower amp draw. 

As Howard mentioned, the P30b is a great cell and prices are coming down, thankfully.  You will get good results from the P28a and P28b, but the P30b is the best current 18650 cell offering.
I'm still running the older p26a cells, but my Hubin FM9 system and BA wood 2-blade prop doesn't demands as much as the active Igor/Fiorotti systems and 3 blade props.
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Open Forum / Re: Similar Terminology
« Last post by Dick Pacini on June 29, 2025, 03:03:39 PM »
And when a CL stunter goes straight in it is called a lawn dart, regardless if the prop is rotating or not. ;D
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Open Forum / Re: Similar Terminology
« Last post by Steve Dwyer on June 29, 2025, 02:26:04 PM »
Or quite possibly an Oh S_ _T
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Open Forum / Re: Li-on vs Li-po?
« Last post by Howard Rush on June 29, 2025, 12:56:50 PM »
Five Molicel P-30Bs should do the trick. I switched from 6-cell LiPo 2800 mA-hr batteries to 6-cell P-30Bs with no problem. I do have some space between cells for cooling.
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Open Forum / Li-on vs Li-po?
« Last post by Paul Taylor on June 29, 2025, 12:25:57 PM »
Does capacity change when going from Li-po to Li-on?

If I'm currently using a 5 cell 2800 Li-po 25c, would I use the same in a li-on pack?
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