Jason Hyland

Hi All, I'm looking for a Chill Wind if anyone has one they would like to move on to a good home Failing that, if anyone has a wing spare, I'll get the plan out! Thanks, Jason

Posted by Mike Briant on 05/06/2017 08:16:58: Has anybody had problems with not being able to set up elevator rates? Aileron and rudder rates work fine but can't get elevator rates to work. Transmitter shows correct reaction on the graph but now change in the movement of the elevators. Mike, probably know, but just in case - the only thing I found was that when you do your reset/initialize you need to have your full rates active otherwise it restricts what the rx puts out. ie, if you have low rates when you reset, the rx will never move them further - even when not in stab mode.

Posted by Mike Blandford on 04/06/2017 15:43:07: To avoid CH12 accidently triggering the self check, the current requirement is CH12 changes 3 times away from and back to the centre position within 3 seconds. OpenTx V2.2 has now been released. Ersky9x firmware also supports configuring the S6R from the transmitter. Thanks Mike, I will test tonight, this makes sense to me. I'd tied the switch into my throttle enable so it wasn't active when throttle was, but this is probably double safe!

OK, so now with the BETA firmware, CH12 no longer seems to do a "reset" or initialize. - has this chnaged do you know? I don't know how long I've spent on this rx

Posted by Jason Hyland on 04/06/2017 12:57:10: Hi, I'm trying to update the setting in my S6R using the latest LUA script (2.2.0), but it appears to "hang" on the 2nd page. I'be uploaded a video to demonstrate. Anyone have any ideas? Reads OK using STK OK, appears that is requires the BETA firmare 170217 - thanks.

Posted by Andy48 on 04/06/2017 13:29:07: Receiver needs to be powered up. Thanks Andy, I should have mentioned that it is

Hi, I'm trying to update the setting in my S6R using the latest LUA script (2.2.0), but it appears to "hang" on the 2nd page. I'be uploaded a video to demonstrate. Anyone have any ideas? Reads OK using STK

Hi all, I thought I'd report back after a few weeks flying the AcroWot. This setup works like a charm. I regulalry get 7-8 minutes of flight that includes it's fair share of full throttle. It required a little lead on the tail to get the balance right but other than that I feel I have pleny of power, certainly for my standard of flight ! I can happily receommend the 4-max suggested setup and I'd also like to thank George over a 4-max.co.uk for all the help and patience he showed during my build. Thanks everyone for your help ! Jason

Posted by Frank Skilbeck on 13/08/2016 20:18:58: Just run through a similar kv motor and that prop on a 4s battery on ECalc and it says 600 watts, so with that combo there's nothing wrong with your system, also says around 3 kg (6.6lbs) static thrust, so you've got 1:1 static thrust, probably not good for pulling out of a prop hang but it won't be lacking for normal flying. Thanks Frank, I did find a chart which showed a 4s on a 550 kv giving almost 3kg thrust so I figured it would be enough. Didn't know about ecalc, one to investigate!

Thanks for the replies, all useful. A couple of things spring to mind. First 6.2 llbs is the weight of the assembled ARTF, plus battery, esc, motor, rx and servos. There is nothing special about these, so I can't see how a comparable mk2 kit would come in much less ? I'm not sure exactly what I could do to lighten ? Any suggestions where to look - perhaps the motor is quite heavy (303g) ? I guess until I fly her, I can't really tell if 100w/llbs is enough. Doesn't feel it from what I've read, but I will defer to those with the experience I'm worried what I'll have in the "tank" towards the end of the flight - at about 3.8v/cell I got about 450watts ! I will weigh her again - I did have one set of scales tell me it weighed almost 20llbs - needless to sat those aren't being used any more! Regards, Jason

Perhaps I am OK ? I just weighed the AcroWot all up she weighs in at 6.2 llbs, so with about 620W of power this gives me exacty 100watts/llb which I think is about "right" for a sport plane intending to do mild aerobatics

Posted by FlyinBrian on 13/08/2016 14:46:27: The motor specs say 5s to 8s batteries, perhaps a 4 cell pack just isn't enough. Hi, thanks for replying. It's a bit weird, the specs do indeed say that, but they also say this for the motor Prop 14x7 - 4S LiPo 13x6.5 - 5S LiPo Also, the "kit" was supplied with a 3300 4S Part Number Description Price Qty Acro Wot EP/GP (Balsa) (airframe only) Acro Wot EP/GP (Balsa) (airframe only) (RRP £139.99) £125.99 Acro Wot EP/GP (Balsa) (electric conversion kit A-CF007/ELP) Acro Wot EP/GP (Balsa) (electric conversion kit) (RRP £19.99) £18.99 Acro Wot EP/GP (Balsa) Power Set Motor PO-5055-595 ESC PP-TESC60AU Prop APCE 14x7 (RRP £111.30) £99.99 LiPo Battery 4 cell (14.8V) 40C rated, 3.300mAh LiPo Battery £43.99 Servos 4x Servo XL-38HMB £41.96   I have emailed George at 4-max, so hopefully he can put me right. Edited By Jason Hyland on 13/08/2016 14:55:01

Hi all, I'm building an AcroWot with this setup from 4 max It's essentially a 595KV motor running on a 4s with a 14x7 APC e-prop. My last test was to see the power output via the watt meter. With a fresh charge I was getting just over 600W, roughly 50-60% of what I was expecting. I'm not sure if I've done something stupid, but I'm confused. I can't seem to calibrate the throttle range on the ESC as it doesn't seem to need it - first time I've come across that, but I wondered if that was the problem? Any suggestions please!? Regards, Jason

Hi Guys, My build is progressing but I could do with some suggestions about how to complete the battery mounting plate. I'm not entirely sure how the items A,B and C should be constructed. The manual suggests "Glue the spacer and top plate to the mounting plate as shown – do not use excessive glue as the angled section of the battery plate must be able to slide freely in and out of the box section that has been created". I think the top plate is "B", mounting plate is "A, and the spacer is "C" ? I think I should glue C on A then B on C, if you see what I mean? Any suggestions ? Thanks, Jason

I can't use the tray as my packs are too large. The instructions for the EP kit are in the instructions for the acrowot. Wot a numpty, how did I miss that