Electric Flight

That's very cool, Ian, flying and taking pictures! I tried one a couple of Christmases ago when my friend bought himself a pair of cheapies. I don't think they were even as sophisticated as yours. His ceiling was too low and his floors were too high for me though. So I took it outside but his trees were too wide. Then again it was the holidays, so it could have been this: ..

Nice hell, but I would of suggested a Blade mCX or mCX2, which you can find used ones same price as the one you just bought. Spare parts are available anywhere and they are hobby class helicopters. With that being said, good luck with yours... practice, practice, practice. I hope spare parts are easy to find for that as you will crash helicopters, just part of the game.

I have 5 toy grade helicopters, and like them all. One of them I can control with my iPod over WiFi. Spares are not usually available, but they come with spare rotors and lipos can be replaced. Plus, when you slam one into the wall the highest it could cost you is 10-$15.

Always wanted an MCX or mSR. Maybe I'll find one at the upcoming swap meet.

Helicopters?

Nasty hateful things

Strangle at birth.....!



Liking the Washing Machine tho Ian.

Now John - I am sure that I have seen a video somewhere of you flying a helicopter indoors at work! Maybe I imagineered it!

I am also worried about your liking of washing mashines but maybe you are addicted to things that spin.

Thanks again for the insurance pointer - why am I keen?

I couldn't resist this

http://www.modelzone.co.uk/radio-control-rc/aircraft/horizon-parkzone-ultra-micro-spiitfre-mk-lx-ready-to-fly.html

I am still trying to work out how you take the landing gear off after take off and replace it ready for landing!!! (see the video)

I also think I should make my first return to flying with something a little slower. It will have to be electric - all combustable fuel engines are banned in my Borough.

When I have more time I will post all the details of this - needless to say, I think that the electric motors driving propellors are mor dangerous than fueled engines. (They are quiet and tend not to stop on striking something like a fueled engine (well, the smaller ones anyway)).

Yes, electrics are significantly quieter than fueled engines, but they are not quiet by any means. A good portion of the sound of a propeller drivel model airplane is from the propeller.

As for the stopping bit, some ESCs are able to handle that. Some timers for control line and free flight also have RPM feedback, KR Governor timers specifically.

Also if the motor is held stalled for more than a few seconds a number of ESCs won't handle the heat buildup and will "let the smoke out" or worse, start on fire!

Phil

I know eflite are doing small lekky retracts Ian but they
Ain't quite that small.....


Depends what your criteria and budget are.
I think one of the real 'goodies' around at the moment
Is the Wot4 foam E, one of my pupils has just bought one.
Docile enough for him on the buddy lead but 'pon ma
Soul plenty fun for an aerobatic idiot like me.
So, easy to learn/reacquaint but unlike most 'trainers'
You won't be bored with it after an hours airtime.

PS
Keep off the BMFA classifieds it gets very expensive

Unfortunately my club is electric only (dont ask}. Since my new obsesion is Cox engines, I'm thinking electric motor, extend the motor shaft. through Babee Bee back plate, remove crank and piston. Hey presto, electric Babee Bee. It will still be electric but at least the model will look cool and have a throttle.

Cheers

ebeneezer wrote:Unfortunately my club is electric only (dont ask}. Since my new obsesion is Cox engines, I'm thinking electric motor, extend the motor shaft. through Babee Bee back plate, remove crank and piston. Hey presto, electric Babee Bee. It will still be electric but at least the model will look cool and have a throttle.

Cheers

I believe there is a motor like that on RCG with some information on how it was done.

Phil

Thanks phill, but I want to make a project of it. Do it my own way.

Cheers

Have seen some vids and posts like was said where some guy stripped a bee and put in an out runner seemed to work well seems like a lot of added weight crank case tank backplate etc but for the love of cox engines !!!! All is good

Forget those silly electric helicopters... Make one with a Cox 049 and some rag!

Pooka !!!

Cheap way to enjoy engines how many other hobbies can boast flying with an engine and a cloth !!!! Loving it

John Goddard wrote:I know eflite are doing small lekky retracts Ian but they
Ain't quite that small.....


Depends what your criteria and budget are.
I think one of the real 'goodies' around at the moment
Is the Wot4 foam E, one of my pupils has just bought one.
Docile enough for him on the buddy lead but 'pon ma
Soul plenty fun for an aerobatic idiot like me.
So, easy to learn/reacquaint but unlike most 'trainers'
You won't be bored with it after an hours airtime.

PS
Keep off the BMFA classifieds it gets very expensive

John,

Half a story is "wot" you have told me. I should give you "wot 4". Within 10 minutes of researching this, I got the full up signs and took a break.

Being of the "not having flown for some considerable time" and when I did "things were different then!" I quickly realised that this model is not ready to fly and requires more goodies to make it ready.

Simples, I thought. It only needs a transmitter and a receiver (took a while to work that one out!)

Then I looked at these and ................!!!!$$$$&&&&********!!!!!!!!!

My previous incarnations saw the conversion from 27MHZ to 35MHZ. Boxy things, with sockets and wires, Cost - varied with number of channels. Mode 1 or Mode 2 - pays your money, makes your choice.

Today! I got as far as looking at Spectrum thingies. £100 to many hundreds. Some things not compatable with others.

Mode1, 2, 3, and 4
DSM2, DSX modulation ????????
2.4 GHZ

Key Features
•High-speed 11ms frame rate with 2048 resolution
•30-model internal memory
•Large 128 x 64 backlit screen
•Includes TM1000 full-range telemetry module providing real-time flight log data, receiver voltage, flight pack voltage, RPM and temperature
•Includes AR8000 8-channel high-speed receiver
•Includes 2000mAh NiMH battery pack
•Includes SD card for Spektrum Data Interface
•Includes global 12V charger with adapters for international use
•Includes Spektrum neckstrap
•4 user-selectable control modes (modes 1, 2, 3 and 4)
•Spektrum Data Interface for expanded model memory, model sharing and firmware updates
•Exclusive Spektrum AirWare software
•SimpleScroll programming interface for easy menu navigation
•Electronic E-ring electronically prevents overdriving the cyclic servos
•5-point graphic tail curve
•5-point graphic throttle and pitch curve
•Active gain and governor trim allows in-flight adjustment
•Swashplate timing
•Telemetry alerts (vibe and audible)
•6 swashplate types
•3-position flap switch with flap delay and elevator compensation programming
•8 wing types and 5 tail types
•Language select (English, Italian, French, Spanish or German)
•User-assigned switch function
•Programmable throttle cut
•Refined ergonomics with no-slip comfort grips
•Programmable timer with throttle timer startup
•Quad bearing gimbals

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So I went back to something the weather won't bother!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TtIVNoQixns

i fly a slightly larger version, called an Ember by Parkzone, just the thing for after a day of work, i walk out the back door and i'm at the flying field!

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ember+rc+airplane+youtube&view=detail&mid=D1E294CE84DA03563021D1E294CE84DA03563021&first=0&FORM=NVPFVR&qpvt=ember+rc+airplane+youtube

That looks neat. Thinking seriously about one of those!

I like the little parkzone UM J3 cub better then the ember... has a little more weight to handle a gentle breeze.

Parkzone Night Vapor for me.

Here is my current RC aircraft collection
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2196

I like that one as well! The Cub.

WingingIt74 wrote:Here is my current RC aircraft collection
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2196

Thanks for the display. What would you recommend though for light, easy to fly and for someone who knows what to do but has trouble doing it?

How much space do you have to fly in, would be my first question?