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https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show....php?t=1533096
I'd planned to reply with an update much sooner.... just been slammed at work. We've got a "spec" class going up here in the NW. I'm planning to fly the Swist in this class ASAP. I know its not the original intent.... to purposely make a "slow" pylon racer, but I gota tell.... the local participation shows that its a great way to get more folks involved. The Swist will be big, easy to see, land slow - it could be the perfect model for this class. more later... Dave |
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would a light setup like this even ballance(CG) a large plane like the Swist? |
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yup - you could be right... I might end up having to just keep my Swist stock, full of electrons and a super fast motor. It won’t be all bad if I end up with a cool plane that goes ~200
On the other hand, if it works, it will great. Right now one of the biggest complaints by some of the older pilots is that they can’t see the smaller models at speed (speed 400 size). No question the Sunracer, D99 / D2000 size planes are easier to see - and so far everyone likes them. The Swist is just a bit bigger, not much heavier. We may have to tweak the rules slightly to keep the speeds the same... don’t know. It’s worth a shot - plus it’s just a cool plane! |
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Ordered one of these today. Can't wait!
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I love my Swist. It's a blast to fly but the weather here is starting to get bad. Wont be flying it much now.
Wanting to try out another battery in it. Been using a TP 5s 2250 65c. Would like to fit a 2700 in there. Terry, Edit: I am using a TP 1800 mAh not a 2250..Not sure if the 2250 would fit. |
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Last edited by c54fun; Nov 07, 2011 at 08:48 PM.
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There is not a lot of info on the Swist.
Dont have any pictures when I built mine. Here is what I have in mine. Neu 1115 1y Ice lite 100 Hyperion DS09's Thunder power 5s 1800 mAh 65c pack. Apc 4.74x4.75 and also run a 5x5 sometimes. 4.75 works real nice. 1733 watts 105 amps with the 5x5 prop. I am using a carbon rod for the elevator. Works awesome. The rest is pretty simple. Also using heli ball links on the Ailerons. Zero flutter... If using the ice lite you can flip up the two capacitors and this will give you a little extra room for the battery. I think there may just be enough room for a 6s 1800 pack? Was looking at it tonight but it flys great now so I will leave it. Also using a 250 mAh Life battery that sits under my receiver. This realy works great. It only uses less than 30 mAh per flight. No switch,no regulator. I dont have anything to comapre it to.. Terry, |
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Last edited by c54fun; Nov 07, 2011 at 09:01 PM.
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Sounds like a solid setup! Getting rid of regulator and switches is a good thing! |
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Pushing the ESC and main battery to the limits things might fail, which at 200mph is bad for both spectators and your wallet. |
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External BEC is way better, and you can always discuss if taping of the main battery is better then an external 2S that you might forget to recharge... |
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