Originally Posted by Casey_S

So, is the original Easy Star extinct? I just bombed mine yesterday and I started searching for a replacement only to find they've all been replaced with EZ2's. Sucks. I have so much specifically made for the dimensions of the original.

Well... I guess I'll have to get with the times. Are there any lists of recommended mods / power systems / whatever for the EZ2?

I do not see the ES V1 kits available anywhere, only the RTF. Do some internet searching and you might be able to find the parts. BP hobbies has most everything except for the fuse. This company appears to have the fuse in stock (I have never used this company). http://www.rchobbyexplosion.com/Mult...mpum224193.htm

http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V702096

Originally Posted by Casey_S

So, is the original Easy Star extinct? I just bombed mine yesterday and I started searching for a replacement only to find they've all been replaced with EZ2's. Sucks. I have so much specifically made for the dimensions of the original.

Well... I guess I'll have to get with the times. Are there any lists of recommended mods / power systems / whatever for the EZ2?

It's available in Europe ($40 kit version), but I don't know about the US.

The EZ2 power system options and recommendations are listed at least 20 times in the EZ2 thread. If you can't be bothered to look it up, then the quick reply is: 2830mm, 1100KV outrunner driving the well designed, stock 7x6 folding prop, 3S LiPo and 30A ESC.

I recently bought a Hitec Sky Scout and my LHS ordered me a Multiplex East Star 2, so far they seem identical but the instructions show different center of gravity. The ES2 shows 78mm and the SS shows 85mm. I haven't built them yet so i'll see if all the parts are truly the same.
Brian

Originally Posted by mike_o

It's available in Europe ($40 kit version), but I don't know about the US.

The EZ2 power system options and recommendations are listed at least 20 times in the EZ2 thread. If you can't be bothered to look it up, then the quick reply is: 2830mm, 1200KV outrunner driving the well designed, stock 7x6 folding prop, 3S LiPo and 30A ESC.

Can you link to the EZ2 thread?

Et voila!

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1525403

Originally Posted by Colonel Blink

Et voila!

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1525403

Awesome, thanks!

This is my first flight and flying video of the year the other week in the snow, using my trusty EasyStar one with added ailerons.

Easystar FPV Elvington Airfield and Museum in Snow (3 min 23 sec)

Originally Posted by RC Flying UK

This is my first flight and flying video of the year the other week in the snow, using my trusty EasyStar one with added ailerons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX79JjqJC5E

Nice video dude !!!

please forgive off topic video- but I wanted to show my friends here the test of the HK wingcam ll 1080p camera- $92 and gopro quality... Also scott and Bob fly with Bald Eagles

Soaring RC Radians with Bald Eagles (7 min 11 sec)

Originally Posted by scottdearinger

scott and Bob fly with Bald Eagles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af1ph321ec8

Nice eagle footage! I've flown with them once or twice but never captured video. Good camera quality, too.

Originally Posted by Karl Bē

Nice eagle footage! I've flown with them once or twice but never captured video. Good camera quality, too.

thanks karl it was great fun and I never flew with Eagles before- a vulture or hawk occaisionally - but not a bald eagle

Originally Posted by scottdearinger

please forgive off topic video- but I wanted to show my friends here the test of the HK wingcam ll 1080p camera- $92 and gopro quality... Also scott and Bob fly with Bald Eagles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af1ph321ec8

Nice, I do love those HK wing cams. Haven't tried V2 yet, but I will. They're great for getting different angles and views, stick 'em pretty much anywhere.

Originally Posted by scottdearinger

please forgive off topic video- but I wanted to show my friends here the test of the HK wingcam ll 1080p camera- $92 and gopro quality... Also scott and Bob fly with Bald Eagles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af1ph321ec8

Great. A joy to watch.
I got a refund on my dodgy HK wing cam and got a #18 key fob. Not flown it yet, crappy weather, but static test looks OK

Scott nice video , loved the eagles. Shows the improvement in the mk 2 camera. BTW whats the altimeter ?

Terry

I don't think my fading eyes would even see my model at 1500ft+... Are you sure you zeroed it before take off?