Originally Posted by Doubletap

I setup all of my planes with dual rates on both Ailerons and Elevator, but it's really only so I can safely hand the controller to someone else. also, I use lots of negative expo on ailerons on both low and high rate, which works great to decrease sensitivity and increase precision near center stick, but still allows aggressive control response when wanted by simply banging the stick to the stops. Particularly on ailerons, I like all of my models regardless of type to roll axially as if they are chucked up in a drill motor!

Individual settings are just that, it depends on your personal mechanical setup and your personal abilities, so it's really difficult to suggest computer radio settings for rates and exp, what works for one person could be a fatal crash for someone else.

Thanks Doubletap, that helps a lot.... What COG are you and OTHERS using with a 2200 battery and no washers ???

Originally Posted by b.b.4

Thanks Doubletap, that helps a lot.... What COG are you and OTHERS using with a 2200 battery and no washers ???

I use several different 2200 mah 2S but use mostly these 2:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dproduct=16778
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dproduct=14972

I also use a HobbyWing 30 ESC, and my bixler without washers, balances right around the middle of the wing rod covers, and it flies just wonderfully at that CG.

Hey guys,

Took the Bixler out flying on the 4th of July. Camera clipped to side of my cap.

bixler july 4th (30 min 1 sec)

bixler july 4th 2 (20 min 6 sec)

Pretty boring to watch but it was fun flying. Over 30 flights now with no problems or crashes, knock on wood.

Donnie

Flew the bixler with a gopro over water

HK Bixler Over the Bay (4 min 4 sec)

Bix 2?

HobbyKing Super Daily - HK Bixler 2 (6 min 35 sec)

Originally Posted by MaladroitFL

Bix 2?

Yes, that is the newly released larger and enhanced Bixler 2, here is the thread:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1703262

Can someone tell me WHY the motor shaft in the Bixler came loose inside the motor.? The shaft slid back into the motor and is free spinning. I can pull it back out and the motor will run, but the shaft slowly slids back inside and won't spin the prop. Is there an E-clip inside the motor that came off or broke ? The plane did not crash, it just came loose doing while flying ?????????

Originally Posted by b.b.4

Can someone tell me WHY the motor shaft in the Bixler came loose inside the motor.? The shaft slid back into the motor and is free spinning. I can pull it back out and the motor will run, but the shaft slowly slids back inside and won't spin the prop. Is there an E-clip inside the motor that came off or broke ? The plane did not crash, it just came loose doing while flying ?????????

If I recall mine did the same. There was no clip on the end, of if there was it must have come off.
I dumped the motor and replaced it with a 1400kv that I had in stock.

Stumbled on this new source of Sky Surfer/ Bixler, good price also for USA seller. Toysonics has the Sky Surfer w/ brushless motor for $49.99:

http://toysonics.com/sky-surfer-4ch-...ess-motor.html

Originally Posted by Flypoppa

If I recall mine did the same. There was no clip on the end, of if there was it must have come off.
I dumped the motor and replaced it with a 1400kv that I had in stock.

YES, I did the same thing. I put in a POWER ZOOM 400. Much more aerobatic. Thx for the suggestion. I used the same [original] motor mount. Did not need any trim !!!

Belcarra sunset with Hobbyking Bixler gopro2 (3 min 47 sec)

Originally Posted by b.b.4

YES, I did the same thing. I put in a POWER ZOOM 400. Much more aerobatic. Thx for the suggestion. I used the same [original] motor mount. Did not need any trim !!!

Same here. The Power Zoom 400 from HeadsUpRC is the perfect motor for the Bix. It fits the existing mount – and supplies much more power and reliability.

Привет ребята, бикслер продолжает летать без мотора.

Bixler на Планерной горке тоже летает (4 min 5 sec)

Bixler slope soaring (2 min 12 sec)

Cut the engine and fly on the slope, Bixler very good glider.

BIXLER slope (2 min 45 sec)

Bixler 1 ARF back In stock at USA Warehouse! Get them while still available!


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dproduct=18083

I know this question has been asked before but I can't find the answer. Can the Bixler be configured as a three channel. I.e. only rudder and elevator? If so, does it fly ok?
Thanks
Don