Originally Posted by schrockie

Does anyone know if they make a soundboard that imitates a gas engine that can be installed in an electric plane. I want the sound of a nitro but not the mess and cleanup that comes with it.

It's expensive but I found one:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=9031

Anyone looking for a like-new SkyTrainer 400? My father has decided this isn't "the" plane for him and has his up for sale:


http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1414191

Originally Posted by schrockie

It's expensive but I found one:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=9031

He does not have this, but a guy at my field has a FW190 and a sound generator. It was not very loud. I could only tell the sound when he was taxying and taking off. I the air, I could not really hear it well.

If the speaker is loud enough to be realistic, the amp board would need it's own battery.

Alright here is video of my 400! Thank you Visor, that prop is perfectly balanced I was shocked, the stock shakes the whole plane. Took this today, Finally flew my Cessna 400 corvalis again, Sorry its in widescreen.

Airfield Sky Trainer 400 RC at Chandler Bowl (4 min 7 sec)

Nice Video and flying Frontier. You sure have a nice park to fly at! All the fields around here have fences running in the middle of everything spliting up baseball/softball/soccer fields. That field is nice and wide open.

I have to agree a well balanced prop really makes a world of difference with this bird.

Originally Posted by fly Frontier

Alright here is video of my 400! Thank you Visor, that prop is perfectly balanced I was shocked, the stock shakes the whole plane. Took this today, Finally flew my Cessna 400 corvalis again, Sorry its in widescreen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLKcczEjKr8

Cool video. Nice flying! Gyro on alierons... sweet!

I have not flown mine in a while
Waiting for Turnigy 3542 to arrive.

I tried to use Visor's idea of usinf foam between firewall and motor to help with prop vibration and crashes. Did a test and it came apart on me about 75% throttle. Used hot glue during assembly, a 11x5 MAS prop, not sure what went wrong but will reassemble and try again paying better attention. Any ideas anyone?

I used a 120w 10v low temp glue gun for assembly, on the rebuild I'll use more glue!!

Its balanced with all the price tags and safety info on that prop? Mine are never balanced with them on there!

I was waiting for someone to notice that.It wasn't balanced but I think the problem was I didn't have it hot glued good enough. Will do rebuild 1st thing in the morning and post results by noon.

...... and then there was LIGHT!!!!

Thanks Visor for the help and supplies, getting ready to test the rebuild on the foam motor mount, cross your fingers everyone.

Still in one piece, bench test was successful, you can bet I won't be skimping on the glue anymore!

Originally Posted by schrockie

Still in one piece, bench test was successful, you can bet I won't be skimping on the glue anymore!

Make sure your prop has somewhat downward thrust and a bit to the right. If not your plane will want to climb up and turn left as soon as you apply power.

Originally Posted by schrockie

...... and then there was LIGHT!!!!

Thanks Visor for the help and supplies, getting ready to test the rebuild on the foam motor mount, cross your fingers everyone.

Ahhhh!!! Those lights look awesome!

Ready for flight, just need new cowling and waiting for CF tube to rehinge elevator for single push rod action to make her whole again.

Just for laughs...

A Funny Guy With A Funny Plane (4 min 17 sec)