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Old Jul 01, 2002, 04:27 PM   #1
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Ambient Temps And Rate Of Climb?

I have been flying my Kelly in temps of 95 to 100 F.
I have had a few pretty good climbs with it in light air, but lately it seems that I can only get to about 250 to 300 feet before it levels off and just can't seem to climb anymore.
I was curious if lower temps would help me get a better rate of climb? I have found that when I start my launch its easier to climb out and then seems to get more difficult to attain the same rate of climb the higher it gets.
I have also noticed that it's easier to judge the angle of attack the closer it is to you. The further away I can sometimes stall it on climb.
Maybe it's just the way I'm flying it.

I'm using the stock 280 with 4.7 x 4.7 cam folding prop.
Qualcomm Liion 830 mah for power.

Bryan
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Old Aug 19, 2002, 01:08 AM   #2
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Interesting combination

RCFlybry,
I'm looking for a motor/prop combo for Qualcoms as a replacement for the GWS 50XC with 3x2 prop.

I was thinking of using a 280 with 4.7 x 2.4 but haven't been able to find out the current draw and thrust.

You say you are using the 280 with a 4.7 x 4.7. Can you provide any more details on current draw and thrust? Have you tried the 4.7 x 2.4.

With your 4.7 x 4.7, how long are your flights?

Thanks!
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