Thanks Claudio, I have read your response a few times, and even though this thread is called Electrics for Dummies, I have come to the realisation that I have not yet increased my electrical knowledge...

Willy says today has a 10% chance of showers & SW cross winds :( around 12kph. I presume the strip to be suitably dried out for a fly :) and mowed by Steve :thumbup: (many thanks). As winds are pick...

srl Wrote: (17-07-2012, 07:06 PM) -- I only have this. -- "Only" ??? Looks too good to deserve an "only" description, cant wait to see what you can do with it in the air.

As usual, nice footage Jason with great music. Love the location.

thanks for the comments guys. Will see you at PEMAC Gazz. A tweek guru will be welcomed again.

Wind forecast looks reasonable early morning. Is the strip dry enough for wheeled take-offs/landings. Where are you flying Gazz?

Thanks for your thoughts Jason but I thought I had that covered during adjustments. When Aileron throws adjusted at the horns expected some clevis tweeking necessary. Marked centre wing front & back ...

How was the field Jason, would be nice to fly there again, is a long trek out to PEMAC

As previously mentioned Eratix control throws were a little lame so adjusted rudder & ailerons at the control horns. Carefully adjusted evenly, assisted with verniers & again as accurately as possible...

Looks great Gazz, I remember you describing the troublesome mods necessary to convert to electric, but with the results I see, I can understand why you persisted. Here's hoping it flies as good as it ...

Gave an inkling of an E-flite Eratix maiden report in the flying this weekend thread, but I believe this dream plane deserves an expanded report. Set the throws to sports mode as per instructions and ...

Nice pick Jason, looks a nice edition to your 3D flier collection. Looking foreward to seeing it in the air. I have joined the ranks of 3D flier owners (E-flite Eratix), now my aspiration is to be abl...

Gary & myself ventured out to PEMAC for a morning's fly in perfect conditions. Thanks again for maidening & trimming the Eratix Gazz, flies like a charm and even made me look good. Can see that plane ...

Thanks buddy, tried to call you umpteen times today to tell you forecast & actual conditions at Penrith not the same as here & were ideal.

Thanks Kieran, is a problem now for those who cant afford both. Although PEMAC's previous associate membership & full membership has negligible $ difference.

Anybody flying tomorrow, that could either buddy cord or maiden the eratix for me at Penrith. Forecast looks ok

Perfect flying day at Pemac, unfortunately I was not game to maiden the Eratix & could not find a mode 1 taker, confident enough with that style of plane to do the job. So it's cherry remains intact. ...

Sorry for the bad news Arron, willy has had nasty habits of recent. Eratix ready to cut the sky, anybody else heading out to Pemac. Penrith has negligible% chance of rain & 7km winds, sounds like a go...

Hi guys, have been off crook all week but decided to take a walk onto the field this arvo for a look-see and am afraid the news is not too good :upset: :( . Driveway in was a bit slippery to walk on l...

Thanks Gaz, prop adaptor shaft is 8mm.

Will see your Katana and raise you 1 HK F4U Corsair. (Crashed first 7 flights before giving up). Mick is not joining these ranks

Thanks Gazz, will take you up on that offer, save wrong prop order again

Sorry, not trying to disrespect advice, looks like I did not order enough variety of props to try out. Have ample for higher KV motor but do not have a 13x6 or 14x6

Had a 14x8. Tested - 43amps & 471 watts. Static test. do amps reduce in flight.

Being a 3D plane, want to achieve thrust greater than its 1.8kg flying weight. Had an 11x6 on Moneyshot but with 1100 kv motor on 4s, so dont think 11x6 on 770kv 3s will suffice for thrust. Will a sta...

You'll be right Mick, I have dibs on maiden flight crashes ie. moneyshot

Am on the home stretch with my eratix. Power setup as follows. 60 amp plush speedie, 15 x 6 prop, Turnigy G32 motor 770kv. (HK specs say max 42 amps Max 620 w) Fired up on 3s 4500. Full power showed...

Welcome to our forum Bazza. Visitors & potential new members always welcome at the field as well. You will find all members friendly & willing to help where possible & if needed.

Always happy to donate to worthy causes. I like the eternal gratitude bit as well

I have some spare spare 60 x 19 mm wheels with to suit 2.5mm axle. Also have a pair 10mm wide.

Been to the tight arse tuesday movies with son. Thanks guys

Thanx Steve, will do the swappie thing

Thanx Steve but having trouble with the pot luck theory. Concerned with stuffing speedie or motor. Is there a danger?

Had a flex today & SORTA finished the Eratix. Powered it up & checked controls & only rudder needed reversing, no probs. Then the surprise, prop spun backwards. Thought I had duplicated other planes w...

Great stuff, you have to be happy

Flying is out for me this weekend, going to Culburra with fishing club

Had thought of nuts as standoffs but considered them to be heavy. Did look on HK for standoffs, but the type George mentioned was not found. Had also considered fishing rod tubung but did not trust my...

In the build process for the E-flite Eratix. Chose the Turnigy G35 motor (substituting the eflite power 32). First problem - screws provided for motor mount too small (solved). 2nd problem, motor too ...

Will leave it up to the imagination of everybody who looks twice at that photo now that I have drawn attention to it. The word pleasurecraft might get a new meaning, wishful thinking could be another ...

In keeping with the family viewing likelihood on this site, I am wondering why you are showed us a picture of you getting a bit of tail (2nd pic). Given the number of months you have been working on...

Birthday wishes Steve, hope another plane has arrived to celebrate the occasion. Cheers, Wayne

Belated birthday wishes Owen, hope that old man of yours was generous.

I was chatting when you were flying & attentions were drawn to the EDF roar as you did the high speed passes. They didnt need a data logger to adjudicate & confirm it was faaassssst with jaws hanging ...

I too am heading out to Pemac tomorrow, will be there 9.15 as well. My mobile is on members list and am happy to come & let late comers in if called.

Thanks Kieran, appears I guessed right, but the more I looked at it, the more wrong it looked. Arron, thanks for making me feel better.

Have the moneyshot ready (I think) just waiting for batteries to arrive. Just one query from a minor (I hope) bungle. Replaced aileron AC hinges with pin hinges & consequent to my not recessing the hi...

Well done Jason, nicely captured & flown.

Fortunately my other half is grateful for the generosity I bestow on her & has no problem with me spending money on my newest hobby. Fortunately she also shares interest in my other hobby where the t...

Sadly, I get a long weekend & have had a bug passed onto me that denies me the opportunity to go anywhere that does not have proper toilet facilities. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Needed batteries for the Mone...

Hi Gazz, you seem to have the knack for locating nice aircraft & you have hit the spot again. Looks great & will be nice to see it in the air. Frank, I love that MX2 as well, looks like a smaller ver...