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    Flying electric for the first time

    in Electric Flight for Beginners

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    1 hour ago, kc said:

    At the risk of stating the obvious to experienced aeromodellers - you can of course operate 2 aileron servos from 1 channel by using a  Y lead.   This avoids the problem of making sure the aileron servo leads go in their correct socket when assembling the model at the field.   One less thing to go wrong.

     

    A point often overlooked when selecting a radio make is that Spektrum has Model Match  which is a worthwhile feature if you have several models.  Also it's easier to get extra Rx for Spektrum, a point to check if buying unusual Tx - will you be able to get extra Rx or another Tx next year or the years after?  I say this as a Futaba user who finds it impossible to buy a new FASST Tx (at a reasonable price ) if my Futaba 6EX 2.4 ever gets damaged.  All my FASST Rx would become useless to me. 

     

    Visibilty.   It's very important to have a very visible model when you become older or even at any age.   Also as age increases the time you can continue to concentrate seems to decrease.   Therefore even if you flew for 20 minutes in days gone by you might find that 10 minutes or less might be todays limit!   ( don't ask me how I know this! )

    Yes that sounds like good advice. If I had more than one model I would use the same Rx I have used Futaba in the past when they were available as a set including 4 servos. I agree with bright colours and different under wing to above wing like my Arising Star. I plan to get two LiPos to bring to the flying field your right about ten minutes flying about right for me. 

    Flying electric for the first time

    in Electric Flight for Beginners

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    1 hour ago, Frank Skilbeck said:

    A few T6Ks in our club, they are actually an 8 channel radio and yes they will handle a a dual aileron wing easily. The only thing I don't rate about them is that the trainer switch is fixed to a standard (non-sprung) switch on the top right hand side of the Tx, which is the opposite of most mode 2 transmitters I have ever used, so as an instructor taking back control is not something as simple as just releasing a sprung loaded switch/button etc on the top left, other than that the guys that have them are quite happy with them.


    I lost my first Arising Star when my instructor accidentally switched  his Futaba Tx trainer switch to ‘on’ as I was on finals just two feet off the ground. My pride and joy took a full aileron turn Stbd wing up, wingtip hit ground, plane nosedived in. Took the nose off, but gave me something to do over the winter months ?

    Flying electric for the first time

    in Electric Flight for Beginners

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    17 minutes ago, GrumpyGnome said:

    We have a few of those in the club - they fly really well. 

     

    Although the transmitter has 7 channels, I think it's pretty basic that may limit you in the future.... or maybe not!  Depends on your longer term aims I guess.

    I would dearly love my sons to get interested in model flying, my number one son is a cracking Blade 120 pilot, that’s why I posted this everything you need Apprentice trainer.

    Flying electric for the first time

    in Electric Flight for Beginners

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    56 minutes ago, EarlyBird said:

    Sorry David that the assumption you are a complete novice is being made. As you are experienced your choice of motor may need to be more powerful than a novice would be comfortable with. It's probable that the 4-Max recommendations are aimed at the complete novice, low power slow flying, just something to check before spending the pennies.

     For the wing servos using separate channels on the Rx gives more flexibility, differential ailerons for one. I started with Y leads but now always use separate channels.    

    I started aero modelling  in 1956 with 2/6d Kiel Kraft kits from our newsagent in Kingsbury, in 1959 we built a Graupner FW190 control line a/c my Christmas present. In 1978 the Ripmax trainer my first R/C model then the Arising Star era of 2006. Now at 75 I feel the urge to start again.

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    Flying electric for the first time

    in Electric Flight for Beginners

    Posted · Edited by David Dixon 2

    Question, the Boomerang wing needs two servos, one each for Port and Stbd aelerons, what do I need to look for when I buy amy Tx and Rx? I am looming at a Futaba T6K V2 from 4Max it has lots of features I am not familiar with and if I dont use a Y connector would it be possible to use Flaperons?

    Flying electric for the first time

    in Electric Flight for Beginners

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    1 hour ago, Frank Skilbeck said:

    David, first off welcome back. As for power, take the need to be at least the power of a 40 with a pinch of salt, on most IC engines the max power was developed at high rpm using a small propeller, with the actual propellers used the engines developed less power. For the electric model check the weight and then aim for around 100w per lb, also you can select an electric motor to turn a bigger propeller at a lower speed which will be more efficient. If you want an off the shelf solution then speak with a supplier (e.g. 4Max) who can recommend a suitable solution or run your motor/propeller suggestions through the members on here.

     Thanks, that is usefull to know. 4Max have given me a quote and I will disscuss the motor size/proppelor size/pitch also.

    Flying electric for the first time

    in Electric Flight for Beginners

    Posted · Edited by David Dixon 2

    1 hour ago, GrumpyGnome said:

    Welcome back!

     

    Hopefully you have joined/are joining a club?

     

    George at 4max will have a setup for that model - if not, he will recommend a power train.

     

    Personally, I wouldn't restrict myself to 6 channels - even one of my electric foamies uses 7, with nothing really fancy. And radio equipment is really affordable these days. 

     

    Yes George has given me a quotation thanks, I have contacted a local club and am joining in the new year.

    Flying electric for the first time

    in Electric Flight for Beginners

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    Hello everyone, I am about to take up the hobby again and this time fly electric. I have read thro your articles about trainers and have chosen the Seagull Boomerang to get started this time with. I have owned two Arising Star’s models both 40 powered and enjoyed flying these ten years ago. 
    I have read that I will need an out runner motor and it should be at least the power of a 40 I/c engine. I notice that the Boomerang uses two aileron servos (the Arising Star used one) so will go for a six channel Tx Rx. Looking forward to next year’s flying season.

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