Posting pics of current planes in the hanger...
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11-21-09 #2
More Ben photo goodness. Also, before I forget, this weekend is the Tangerine Soaring Championships in Orlando (11\27-11\29). Hope to see some of you guys there.
Mike W
Mike W
11-21-09
I didn't get a chance to shoot any pictures this last Saturday. I got to the field late and spent the little time I had winching on the SE bowl, while most of the guys sloped the East side. It was very light slope lift, but the thermals were great. Thankfully Ben C got off a few pictures. I've attached them for your viewing pleasure.
Mike W
Mike W
R4 coupe build
I plan on building the coupe electric. I have a 400 watt Hi-Max motor. A nice new Spectrum radio. This should be a great flying plane. CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT DONE!
DLG w/ XP-3 wing for Sale
Here's some pics of my XP-3 based DLG that is for sale at $300. The kevlar/CF pod and boom and competition grade balsa tail feathers are all scratch built (not XP-3). They are in excellent condition without a scratch, well there are a few very minor scuffs on the bottom of the rudder from occasional landing on dirt Only the wing is an XP-3 and was made by Phil Barnes; although it is fairly old and has seen several flying seasons, it is in great shape and has only very minor scuffs and scrapes of hangar rash. It has a hole in the left wing tip (covered over) for a peg for a right-handed thrower and a blade afixed in the right wing tip for a left handed thrower. The rudder servo is a JR241, the elevator is a JR285, and I think the flapperons are either JR241s or JR285s (I don't remember). The RX is a Berg7. The battery is a 300mah NiMh and is in fine shape. The AUW is 10.7ounces. She's very precise and tight and flys great. Plug in your crystal freq, and you're ready to fly. I've just lost my desire to play with DLGs.
Any questions, shoot me a PM
Any questions, shoot me a PM
P-47 my first big gass
It is a hanger 9 with a zanoah g20ie. It smokes
Single plane Snap&Fly kits in stock! Special holiday promo!
Single plane Snap&Fly kits are now in-stock! Single plane kits come with one plane, one base module, one radio, and two 85mAh lipos, one replacement propeller, an one replacement motor mount.
http://www.commonsenserc.com/index.php?cPath=114
Best of all, the manufacturer has reduced the price of these all Snap&Fly kits as a special holiday promotion, and we are passing these savings on to you!
These single plane kits are normally $139.95, but for a limited time you can purchase them for only $99.95!
The price of the 3-in-1 plane kit has also been reduced as a part of this promotion. Normally $199.95, the 3-in-1 kits can now be purchased for only $149.95!
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...oducts_id=1539
Also, if you haven't received your copy of this month's Backyard Flyer, Snap&Fly was just named Most Unique in the 2010 Buyers' Guide. You can check out the full article below.
http://www.commonsenserc.com/index.php?cPath=114
Best of all, the manufacturer has reduced the price of these all Snap&Fly kits as a special holiday promotion, and we are passing these savings on to you!
These single plane kits are normally $139.95, but for a limited time you can purchase them for only $99.95!
The price of the 3-in-1 plane kit has also been reduced as a part of this promotion. Normally $199.95, the 3-in-1 kits can now be purchased for only $149.95!
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...oducts_id=1539
Also, if you haven't received your copy of this month's Backyard Flyer, Snap&Fly was just named Most Unique in the 2010 Buyers' Guide. You can check out the full article below.
The ever changing fleet
Some planes I've had. There are others. So many stories for each one.
New Video: Jeff Pfeifer T-Rex 700N
Here is a new video of me flying my T-rex 700N. The music was just playing in the background at the event and not picked by me.
I realized it has been a while since I added any content to my blog here, so I will contribute more regularly moving forward.
I realized it has been a while since I added any content to my blog here, so I will contribute more regularly moving forward.
| Jeff Pfeifer T-rex700n.wmv (7 min 19 sec) |
JR Indoor RC Festival 2009
JR Indoor RC Festival 2009 was a great time. Here are some Random Pics taken by me.
My first EPP yak build
My very first EPP build.Very light plane. Going to love flying this one!
C.G. Valkyrie build
I have started building a Carl Goldberg Valkyrie.
Lots of ribs to build...Steve
Lots of ribs to build...Steve
Himodel motor and esc
Hello all, I have a Himodel 50/40 1200 brushless motor and a Himodel brand Pentium 100 amp brushless speed control. Voltage range is 3-18 volts.
I plan to use this motor on my C.G. Valkyrie. (aprox 6 lbs)
I am new to E.P. and would apreciate any help with the electrics.
Big prop and low RPM.
I NEED TO KNOW what lipos to use with this motor and esc and additional items needed. Thank you, Steve
I plan to use this motor on my C.G. Valkyrie. (aprox 6 lbs)
I am new to E.P. and would apreciate any help with the electrics.
Big prop and low RPM.
I NEED TO KNOW what lipos to use with this motor and esc and additional items needed. Thank you, Steve
My EZ Glider Pro w/ RVOSD
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Links to find CG and MAC
very cool links for finding CG,.. MAC,.. etc
http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/cg_super_calc.htm
http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/cg_calc.htm#cg
http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/cg_super_calc.htm
http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/cg_calc.htm#cg
Servo database
Servo database updates information
The servo database is updated, with additional bearing count field.
So here the input fields we have in this database:
1. Product : Servo name (text field)
2. Part Number : text field
3. Digital/Analog : Drop down
4. Manufacturer: Auto complete text field
5. Torque @4.8v : Number only text field (kg/cm)
6. Torque @6v : Number only text field (kg/cm)
7. Speed@4.8v/60deg : Number only text field (at 60 degree, I will try to put linear speed calculator to convert from 30 or 45 degree to 60 degree, so we can have uniform value in database)
8. Speed@6v/60deg : Number only text field
9. Gears Material :Drop down.
10. Motor Type :Drop down (3 poles core, 5 poles core, coreless, brushless)
11. Bearing : Drop down number of bearing, if it bushing please use 0 value. (0,1,2)
12. Spline : Number only text field (vary across several manufacturer, 23-25 splines)
13. Weight (gr) : Number only text field
14. Length (mm) : Number only text field
15. Width (mm) : Number only text field
16. Height (mm) : Number only text field
The servo database is updated, with additional bearing count field.
So here the input fields we have in this database:
1. Product : Servo name (text field)
2. Part Number : text field
3. Digital/Analog : Drop down
4. Manufacturer: Auto complete text field
5. Torque @4.8v : Number only text field (kg/cm)
6. Torque @6v : Number only text field (kg/cm)
7. Speed@4.8v/60deg : Number only text field (at 60 degree, I will try to put linear speed calculator to convert from 30 or 45 degree to 60 degree, so we can have uniform value in database)
8. Speed@6v/60deg : Number only text field
9. Gears Material :Drop down.
10. Motor Type :Drop down (3 poles core, 5 poles core, coreless, brushless)
11. Bearing : Drop down number of bearing, if it bushing please use 0 value. (0,1,2)
12. Spline : Number only text field (vary across several manufacturer, 23-25 splines)
13. Weight (gr) : Number only text field
14. Length (mm) : Number only text field
15. Width (mm) : Number only text field
16. Height (mm) : Number only text field
Battery Vault..
I recently picked up a CBA III to test some batteries with.. I've always wondered "is it really what it says it is?"
Well, with this device we can all find out..
So far, I am just running the packs at a 1C rate of discharge..
I recently took 3 of my 1300 packs and ran them at 1C..
Looks like they are all decently close to 1300mah packs..
The Parkzone came in first at 1.27ah.. $34.95
Followed by the Turnigy at 1.26ah.. $10.97
Last, the CSRC pack at 1.21ah.. $38.95
Looks like the Turnigy kept it's voltage the longest..
All packs have seen the same life.. 4 flights on each pack..
Well, with this device we can all find out..
So far, I am just running the packs at a 1C rate of discharge..
I recently took 3 of my 1300 packs and ran them at 1C..
Looks like they are all decently close to 1300mah packs..
The Parkzone came in first at 1.27ah.. $34.95
Followed by the Turnigy at 1.26ah.. $10.97
Last, the CSRC pack at 1.21ah.. $38.95
Looks like the Turnigy kept it's voltage the longest..
All packs have seen the same life.. 4 flights on each pack..
Threads started by John255, also some post on other threads
Stretching the Gambler wing from 50" to 60".
My Whizzer Powered Indian
Hi Guys,
Here is my Whizzer powered Indian, I just finished the build. The Frame was made by a friend, then powered coated. He has more if any one is interested in one. The rest I did. Its all fun for sure! I wanted the Board track racer look
Joe
Here is my Whizzer powered Indian, I just finished the build. The Frame was made by a friend, then powered coated. He has more if any one is interested in one. The rest I did. Its all fun for sure! I wanted the Board track racer look
Joe
