Point gratefully taken, so 3.3v is correct in the calculations? You mentioned 3.4 -3.5 volts under full throttle at end. Presume that means higher mid flight which would represent the average. Not fam...

Thanks Gazz will substitute 3.7v for 3.3 on the posted calculator.

I have meters too. Was more trying to validate the 9.9v average 3cell battery for the purpose of motor selection. Have a stuffed Pitts Special motor & hoping to come up with a suitable replacement. Co...

As I time my flights to reduce cells no lower than 3.8 v to preserve battery longevity, under load what could I expect a battery voltage to drop to at the end of my flight. Theoretically speaking of c...

Have been reading Steve C's link to "How to Determine the Power Requirements of RC Electric Motors.docx" (introduce yourself here thread)and querying the reference to "The average voltage of a 3 c...

I will have my step drill with me at the field on Saturday. One of the steps is 8mm and while it only drills 1/2 way through the prop from each side, I normally hone the hole with an 8mm drill to fini...

I bought a step drill from Bunnings. Hold the step drill in my little vice & spin the prop on it from both sides. I then use the 8mm drill bit for the finishing touch.

Thanks steve, but still not sure about elevator control horn, can you elaborate please. Landing gear in place, intend soldering extra cross wire as you did.

New plane, time to hit the Q&A thread :D . Finally got the HK Silent ( Extra 300s lookalike. Major difference underside missing the flat section). Q.1 As per parts list there are 4 control horns but ...

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...

Thanks Gaz, prop adaptor shaft is 8mm.

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

I am planning to puts some balloons in my pants to at least look like I have the balls to fly 3D outside of Phoenix. Similar to Claudio's suggestion to slow my sim speed to 50% & progress from there, ...

Had today off & headed off to Hobs in the Hills to get a replacement Trojan wing and started talking to Sean. Next thing you know I have an E-Flite Eratix 3D 25e in the back of my car. http://www.e-fl...

Frank Wrote: (11-05-2012, 11:41 PM) -- Hi Wayne, I've got a spare block of foam, I'll bring it down tomorrow. -- Thanks Frank, may be useful if velcro doesnt hold[hr] robair Wrote: (11-05-2012, 11...

There is another hatch foreward of the normal battery hatch. Put some velcro on the back of the firewall & attached battery there. Only using a 800mAh 3s turnigy battery to keep weight down (battery &...

Buy Hobby King, need this thread..lol. Assembled HK Pitts Special, appears Ailerons have no adjustment (ie no clevis) apart fron tx trimming. Getting ailerons in line with wing at centre stick require...

Thanks steve, will order 2 x 800mAh anyway to get me started as Frank suggested (more docile weight). As easy as people have stated it is to fly, I will still find it a bit of a handful

Sorry to horn in on this thread, but am in process of ordering the Pitts Special. Frank R is using 850mAh 3s, HK recommend 1300mAh, HK forum guy using 2200mAh but nowhere is C rating mentioned, 20c, ...

Thanks for that Rob, will be on order next pay, just had to replace front disks & rotors on the IX35 & said goodbye to $730. Cheers Wayne (not Frank lol)

gbanger Wrote: (19-04-2012, 05:05 PM) -- crap yeh!!!!! Think you will find it to be a pretty easy flier. The most important thing with Bipes is to get the C of G spot on. I'm sure we can help you w...

Have found it pretty easy to fly on Phoenix, highly aerobatic, snap rolls like a mozzie with its arse on fire, absolutely no dihedral & twitchy. Deadstick landings not on, must be flown in under power...

Thanks Gaz, do you think I have progressed suficient to fly it

Hi guys, after crashing the flying brick (AKA HK Corsair) I have been looking again for something cheap to sharpen my skills before getting the E-flite Advance. Saw these on HK (Aus) http://www.hobbyk...

Hey Jonathan, you laybyed a DX8 from hobies in the hills, can you fill frank in on the price, not mentioned on your post, just said "price was too good to go past"

Looks like it would have foot the bill, except as per my earlier post, bought a genuine parkzone motor from Ult Hobs & Trojan is rearing to go. Dont know about Bob, might definitely be a goer for him.

As per Pete's maiden report have decided to follow his setup as am happy with how his performs. Motor - G32, ESC - 60A Plush, Prop - 11x8 light Wooden, Batt - 3.0mah 4S. (0nly change to his setup is...

Thanks Kieran, price is a lot more respectable for this semi-scrooge, I will go the MG930 because of the metal gears (memories of Gazz's PC9 disintegrating crash with nylon gear servos). Pete still ...

Thanks Pete, those servos seem to fit the bill for quality, looks like I'll have to wear the price for the protection of the plane. Looked up the prop on HK, can I presume you got them from HK, but th...

Downloaded the manual for the Eflite Advance & MN48 Mini Servo by JR SPORT (3.5 kg torque) were recommended but are $24.00 each from Horizon Hobbies. Then I read the mixed reviews with multiple report...

Ended up buying genuine PZ T28 motor from Ult Hobs to ensure a flight next weekend. Edging closer to buying Eflite Advance, (pardon the pun) in advance going to order mini servos. Can anybody suggest ...

Claudios offer very much appreciated, but is 56mm long & many modifications needed. Gees I opened a can of worms. I respect the credentials of all of santa's little helpers, but confusion setting in a...

Thanks Steve. Looking at the Park 480- KV910 specs, looks like it will turn the trojan into a sporty little plane but couldnt see if it came with a prop adapter. Looking at their speedies, not sure...

Spot on Steve, but again I thank you guys for your efforts. Trying not fail from a lack of trying, spotted this one http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18229__Turnigy_D3536_9_910KV_Brushless_...

Gees, I think I am giving this thread a caning. Steve M, I swapped the motors on the P47 & T28, end deduced result T28 motor is f@#*ed, speedie ok. Is this the motor you put in your Trojan http://...

Hey Gaz, any luck with replacement servo arm for the P47. Cant even find them as a spare in the parts list from Parkzone.

On my way if timing ok

Nosed my Trojan into muddy Penrith swamp & motor need a good clean (plus epoxy to fuse lol). Has been suggested to strip motor down & rinse out, then blow dry. Have motor out of plane, cant undo grub ...