Harry Glover

Brian, dont assume that I have no intention of listening to advicefrom posters, and as I said in my post, I'm 82yo, and prefer to keep things relatavely simple, and follow a simple 'learning curve'. Your advice has been noted (amongst others). BTW I dont bet (if that was the meaning of the £5. Harry

Thanks Brian for your view. I shall still try to get the Amps down by changing props, and if that does the trick, and eventually fly's the model I select, then that will be sufficient for me, and I would still have a Amps "reserve/buffer" if things do not turn out as hoped. A sort of Max/Min envelope.....mebbe. Harry

Thanks Brian, I suspect that a change of props may do the trick to bring down the Amps, and thanks for the data.

Thanks Gents for your prompt replies. As both ESCs are conected to the battery on a Y lead, I shall test each motor seperately to determine their draw on the test rig. The motors, ESCs, props are from 4Max Value Pack x2 and I note that the motors are rated at 10A. I ran them for probably less than a minute each time. I shall get some smaller props and try them, and if I can get the total draw down to 20-25A and all works out ok, I shall then figure out a suitable twin motor model to put them in, Once again, thanks gents for all the help and advice you have given me. I shall let you know how I go on in due time. Thanks

I am in the process of learning how to set up twin motors as follows: 2x brushless 22x12 1400kv motors with 8x6 props 1x 3s 2200 35c Lipo 2x 30A ESCs Using a Power Meter the amp draw is 35A on full power My question is the 35A draw the sum of both motors or the draw of each motor.? Ran motors at full power for very short periods. No smoke, no smell, no heat. Also occasionally from No1 or No2 motor (not sure which) I hear a not very loud 'crack' sound similar to an elecrical short. No heat. No smell. No smoke. No change in motors performance. Can anybody educate me as to the above. Please keep it simple. I am 82 and minus a few brain cells (joking)

Thanks gents for your answers. Answer A seems to be the logical correct one.

On a "tail dragger" monoplane, where should the undercarriage be mounted? A. In front of the c of g? B. On the c of g? C. Behind the c of g? The question may seem basic to many, but I am in conflict with my self as to the best position. Any guidance is appreciated.

Thanks David and MattyB. I have printed off the comprehensive instructions, and will study it in preparation of the arrival of my Easy Glider 4 Best regards, Harry

Thanks David. Helpfull.

To continue my effort to get back into gliders I have ordered a MPX Easy Glider4, which has been strongly recommended. I have in addition to this purchased Lemon 7 Chanel DSMX Stab Plus rx, but I am having trouble understanding how to programme it. The writing on the rx is extremely small, and even using a torch and a magnifying glass it is difficult to read. Instructions didnt come with it, I have contacted the seller, but as of this time I have not yet recieved an answer, but I am hoping someone here could meanwhile help. Harry Glover

It appears that the Easy Glider is a firm favourite and best placed for someone like me to get started again in thermal soaring. I would like to thank all those who gave me advise/opinion, which I have greatfully recieved. Thanks Harry Glover

Thanks Graham, I completely overlooked Spektrum! Confused.

only if you can still see them.!

Thank you Graham for your reply. I would have to read it again to take it all in, and the information may just be beyond my understanding.

Thanks Wookman for your input, it seems Easy Glider is the better recomendation for my needs, especially in regards to work space available now that I have a much smaller shed. Btw I was referring to RTH in case the model got inadvertantly too far away for my eyes!

Thanks Steve. Will check TopmodelCZ but am fairly restricted to the amount of work I can do, but noted.

Thanks John, exactly the type of advice I am seeking. Noted.

I have decided to take up thermal soaring again after a period of about 30 years of sport and scale flying. Things have moved on since then and now I need to be brought up to date. I envisage I would need a glider with the following spec: 1. An ARF of about 100 inch ws (2 seperate wing panels because of my small car) 2, Electric (because of convenience and my age (Im 81) 3.A RX which has Return to Home (just in case!) and is compatible with Spektrum Tx I have tried to find something which would cover my wishes, but the more I searched, the more I simply became more confused, and therefore decided to ask the forum of their view. What do you think? Am I asking too much, or should I do more research. Any recommendation of model, Rx and anything else to get me going, would be appreciated. Thanks, Harry

I have the above rx, but unsure how old it is. It does not have a sat rx socket and both antenna are different lengths. I am reluctant to use it until I know more about it. Anybody got any info?

Have managed to make it function in the recognised manner (ail,el rud), but cannot figure out how to switch between that and gyro function, using a Spektrum DX9. I have not any instructions, and I'm not tec minded, and unfamilier with this type of our hobby, can anybody point me in the right direction to solve this?

I brought my Tx 8 and Tx9 back from Oz and have just notice the label on the back states 'not for use in the EU' can somebody explaine why they cannot be used in the UK? They {obviousley} were purchased in Oz.