(Blogging today because we're experiencing liquid sunshine all day.)

The Minimoa is an exceptionally nice flying 2 meter EP sailplane and I highly recommend it. There are a number of changes from stock equipment that I feel are prudent as noted in the following boring detail.

Folks, the last thing in the world I need is another 2-meter sailplane....

So, why in the world did I buy the HK Minimoa ?? The truth is I was captured by the nostalgia and that cool wing shape. Also, I loved the price at $104 shipped. Actually, I sold the four "quality" (very low ) servos and so my cost was $94 net (I'm a cheap ass jerk, just ask my wife). I read the Minimoa thread and took all the "advice" with a grain of salt. It was obvious to me that replacing the stock motor was a must (as well as replacing the stock "quality" servos).

I thought it would be a piece of cake to remove the motor because of the many posts indicating loose mounting screws. Uh-oh ! Sorry about that old_dude....... they lock-tighted the set screws !!! No way an allen wrench would loosen them...bummer!! So I drilled out those little buggers...but still couldn't pull the motor. I gave the stock spinner and props to a local flyer who needed them (I'm really NOT a jerk honey !!).

Not to be stumped by any china bell motor, (after having ripped the outer shell off) I drilled out the windings and portion of the poles to give access to the motor mount screws...... The motor was then...Continue Reading