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Okay,
Well, as I promised.....
Got a few things done on my Park Zone Sport Cub and now it has almost 280 Watts @ 28-AMPs (Wide Open "Static") using the newer E-Flite 30-AMP "V2" Pro Switch Mode ESC and the RocHobby Critical Mass 4-Blade 10X8X4 propeller.
After disassembling the business end of this model, "Cooling" was exactly what came to mind and no wonder my Thunder Power 3-Cell, 1350mAH's got really hot and one puffed up that I had to run to my car and start the A/C to cool it down! There is just NO COOLING going to the rear of this model. Actually, if you look closely, the motor is in the way!
I am not worried about the newer E-Flite 30-AMP Pro V2 ESC in as far as cooling but, I can't use my 1350's and instead will continue to use the larger 2200's batts and never look back.
Believe me, I am a guy that believes on keeping his models as light as possible but, this model sure falls short on rearwards cooling to critical components and I am not about to take a hobby knife to open that hole up as your constrained by the clear Firewall.
A few pictures on how I did it and the video showing you all the STATIC measurement of AMPs / WATTS
Can't wait to fly her!!!!!
Video:
RESULTS (1st Flight):
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Well, as I promised.....
Got a few things done on my Park Zone Sport Cub and now it has almost 280 Watts @ 28-AMPs (Wide Open "Static") using the newer E-Flite 30-AMP "V2" Pro Switch Mode ESC and the RocHobby Critical Mass 4-Blade 10X8X4 propeller.
After disassembling the business end of this model, "Cooling" was exactly what came to mind and no wonder my Thunder Power 3-Cell, 1350mAH's got really hot and one puffed up that I had to run to my car and start the A/C to cool it down! There is just NO COOLING going to the rear of this model. Actually, if you look closely, the motor is in the way!
I am not worried about the newer E-Flite 30-AMP Pro V2 ESC in as far as cooling but, I can't use my 1350's and instead will continue to use the larger 2200's batts and never look back.
Believe me, I am a guy that believes on keeping his models as light as possible but, this model sure falls short on rearwards cooling to critical components and I am not about to take a hobby knife to open that hole up as your constrained by the clear Firewall.A few pictures on how I did it and the video showing you all the STATIC measurement of AMPs / WATTS
Can't wait to fly her!!!!!
Video:
| Park Zone Sport Cub with the RocHobby Critical Mass 10X8X4 Propeller 02-23-2015 (2 min 54 sec) |
RESULTS (1st Flight):
| Park Zone Sport Cub with RocHobby 4-Blade 1st Flight 02-24-2015 (4 min 23 sec) |
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New Hardware and Electronic Speed Controller -
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A few tools for doing the job correctly. -
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Reaming was very slight. Just a little and you need to be careful not to take too much. -
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Bag of other Prop adapters and I matched up the Round / Bullet Spinner (threads) to the Stock Propeller Adapter. -
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It was a pain to get the Stock ESC out as the Hole is pretty small. You need to be careful. -
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Finally Out! -
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Stock Power System out from the model.
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Good Morning Guys!
I finally got my Sport Cub from Peter (PetersWolf) last weekend. Had to drive and rescue my oldest daughter with a bad Kitchen Sink and took a tiny little detour to Peter's house and bought his model and its in super condition! Looks like it came right out of the box and he installed the Flaps!
I wasted no time and found a Spektrum AR6115e that flew in my former Dynam Smart Trainer for countless flights. I certainly did not care for the AR636 nonsense so, I am happy to set up my Sport Cub the way I wanted.
I can't wait to fly it!
Thanks again, Peter!
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This morning!!!
Holy great Mild Sport RC Airplane, Batman! Just an amazing model with great abilities with the STOCK power system.
However, I used the Thunder Power 3-Cell, 1350mAH, 30C, Lipoly and during the higher throttle settings it seemed to tax these smaller batteries.
The remaining flights and up and including the one for Video Capture, I used the Admiral (MotionRC), 3-Cell, 2200mAH, 35C discharge and wow!!!! I will use the larger packs from now on!
Video: (Select Full SCREEN!)
Guys,
My Cousin was witnessed to the fantastic Knife Edge abilities that this Sport Cub is capable. I happened to Video Record a short portion of the flight here:
EDIT: Audio was turned OFF due to lots of wind noise.
Full Screen is better and don't forget to turn ON "HD".......
I finally got my Sport Cub from Peter (PetersWolf) last weekend. Had to drive and rescue my oldest daughter with a bad Kitchen Sink and took a tiny little detour to Peter's house and bought his model and its in super condition! Looks like it came right out of the box and he installed the Flaps!
I wasted no time and found a Spektrum AR6115e that flew in my former Dynam Smart Trainer for countless flights.
I certainly did not care for the AR636 nonsense so, I am happy to set up my Sport Cub the way I wanted.I can't wait to fly it!
Thanks again, Peter!
================================================== ===========
This morning!!!
Holy great Mild Sport RC Airplane, Batman! Just an amazing model with great abilities with the STOCK power system.
However, I used the Thunder Power 3-Cell, 1350mAH, 30C, Lipoly and during the higher throttle settings it seemed to tax these smaller batteries.
The remaining flights and up and including the one for Video Capture, I used the Admiral (MotionRC), 3-Cell, 2200mAH, 35C discharge and wow!!!! I will use the larger packs from now on!
Video: (Select Full SCREEN!)
| Park Zone Sport Cub 02-21-2015 (5 min 50 sec) |
Guys,
My Cousin was witnessed to the fantastic Knife Edge abilities that this Sport Cub is capable. I happened to Video Record a short portion of the flight here:
EDIT: Audio was turned OFF due to lots of wind noise.
Full Screen is better and don't forget to turn ON "HD".......
| Park Zone Sport Cub Knife Edge Flight Demo 02-22-2015 (5 min 7 sec) |
Hi Guys,
Here is my 3rd GWS Beaver that I acquired from a good friend who moved away to Madison, WI. about 2 years ago. His name is Richard and super nice guy who I trained him with RC hobby and one day called me to say that he was moving away and gave me several models including this one.
Well, after perhaps over 5 years of no activity this Beaver flew again yesterday morning (Sunday, 02-08-2015) with great results. I was amazed it flew very well with increasing wind conditions and up high it cruised like a typical Beaver but, with some good power thanks to the Mega Motors 16/15/7-turn and just 2-Cell, 1320mAH, Thunder Power, Lithium Polymer battery pack. Propeller is a APC Slow Flyer, 10 X 4.7
Additionally, Richard made the Vertical Stab and Horizontal Stab with multi-layered foam panels for added strength and including the rudder and elevator surfaces. This really didn't add any additional weight that I can tell. The Elevator halves are joined with a shaped wire to allow perfect Elevator function between to two halves.
A few pictures of it as it looks today..........not bad for a model that has been around for over 8 years!!!
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Here is my 3rd GWS Beaver that I acquired from a good friend who moved away to Madison, WI. about 2 years ago. His name is Richard and super nice guy who I trained him with RC hobby and one day called me to say that he was moving away and gave me several models including this one.
Well, after perhaps over 5 years of no activity this Beaver flew again yesterday morning (Sunday, 02-08-2015) with great results. I was amazed it flew very well with increasing wind conditions and up high it cruised like a typical Beaver but, with some good power thanks to the Mega Motors 16/15/7-turn and just 2-Cell, 1320mAH, Thunder Power, Lithium Polymer battery pack. Propeller is a APC Slow Flyer, 10 X 4.7
Additionally, Richard made the Vertical Stab and Horizontal Stab with multi-layered foam panels for added strength and including the rudder and elevator surfaces. This really didn't add any additional weight that I can tell. The Elevator halves are joined with a shaped wire to allow perfect Elevator function between to two halves.
A few pictures of it as it looks today..........not bad for a model that has been around for over 8 years!!!
...Continue Reading
