So all kits ordered now will have upgraded wires installed?

Anyone get an FPV setup in theirs yet?

Originally Posted by Deadstick 8409

So all kits ordered now will have upgraded wires installed?

Anyone get an FPV setup in theirs yet?

Yes, all kits shipped after 1/25/13 have 16 gauge wires installed. We have contacted everyone who ordered before that and are supplying rewire kits free of charge.

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

A++ for customer support!

I flew 16 packs through my Salty Ultra today, no new places so no new video
I did try some 1800 mah 3S packs just to see the wingloading and if it would high alph even better, it did got 6 minute flights.
AUW with 1800 3S and a bit wet was 36 oz

edit: after recharging I determined I could bump the flight timer to 8 minutes on the 1800 3S lipos

new wire set arrived today, Thanks Scott

I had my maiden flight with the Polaris Ultra at our winter fun fly. It flew fine in the gusty conditions. Problem was the 20 deg F temp and no snow. Apparently, landing on the frozen ground damaged the plastic belly pan at the step.
My current plan is to cut away about 2" of the belly pan from the step forward and fill it in with 1/16" plywood to give me a rugged skid plate that is flush with the remaining plastic pan.
Anyone else had a similar repair and can post their fix?

Thanks,
Tony

Originally Posted by gatorb8

I did try some 1800 mah 3S packs just to see the wingloading and if it would high alpha even better, it did got 6 minute flights.
AUW with 1800 3S and a bit wet was 36 oz

edit: after recharging I determined I could bump the flight timer to 8 minutes on the 1800 3S lipos

Great, energy managing flight. Now I feel like a "throttle jockey", because I am hard pressed to get 8 minutes on my Polaris XL. Maybe the Ultra is more aerodyamic.

TonyS

Originally Posted by aircat10

I had my maiden flight with the Polaris Ultra at our winter fun fly. It flew fine in the gusty conditions. Problem was the 20 deg F temp and no snow. Apparently, landing on the frozen ground damaged the plastic belly pan at the step.
My current plan is to cut away about 2" of the belly pan from the step forward and fill it in with 1/16" plywood to give me a rugged skid plate that is flush with the remaining plastic pan.
Anyone else had a similar repair and can post their fix?

Thanks,
Tony

Tony, I have one customer who replaced the entire plastic pan with thin ply. That would be an option.

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

how bout fitting one of those roll up cutting boards?
super thin, durable, would form to the bottom, and be pretty slippery?


something like:
http://www.neatlysmart.com/catalog/i...FQeDnQoddlYACg

stick it outside in the snow for a while and see if ya can crack it first!

Originally Posted by gatorb8

how bout fitting one of those roll up cutting boards?
super thin, durable, would form to the bottom, and be pretty slippery?
something like:
http://www.neatlysmart.com/catalog/i...FQeDnQoddlYACg

stick it outside in the snow for a while and see if ya can crack it first!

Just tested a similar plastic cutting board at -10C (14F). Still totally flexible! I can leave it out tonight and test at about -20C (4F below zero) if necessary!

Originally Posted by Daedalus66

Just tested a similar plastic cutting board at -10C (14F). Still totally flexible! I can leave it out tonight and test at about -20C (4F below zero) if necessary!

you are in the perfect testing grounds!

Originally Posted by Daedalus66

Just tested a similar plastic cutting board at -10C (14F). Still totally flexible! I can leave it out tonight and test at about -20C (4F below zero) if necessary!

What kind of adhesive would stick to it?

Originally Posted by Zoomer-Ron

What kind of adhesive would stick to it?

that's a really good question.....I would try 3m 77 on both surfaces
maybe scuff the cutting board?

Originally Posted by gatorb8

that's a really good question.....I would try 3m 77 on both surfaces
maybe scuff the cutting board?

That cutting board looks like it's made of polyethylene. Makes a great cutting board because nothing sticks to it. ...including glue!

I used Scotch Double Sided Permanent tape on my belly pan. It is really sticky!

So far so good although I haven't done a lot of cold weather testing.

Scott