Bearair

Posted by ken anderson. on 24/11/2013 14:26:55: above - should read right foot on the brake pedal and left foot on the clutch......you are given a couple of seconds from releasing the brake(with the button) ...to get your right foot on the throttle and drive off......sorry.. ken Anderson....ne....1.....motoring correction's dept.... Thanks ken, Heres what the manual say's Available as standard on all engines, the electric parking brake makes possible the modern architecture and design of the fascia panel and enables the creation of an additional storage space of 13.5 litres inside the centre console. Its use is also more convenient for the driver: when starting off, as soon as the car begins to accelerate, the hand brake is released automatically. When the engine is switched off, the brake is applied, again automatically. An electronic control unit (ECU) in conjunction with the ESP controls the amount of force to be applied, according to the gradient, in order to immobilise the vehicle. It remains on standby while the vehicle is parked and can readjust the required force if necessary. The driver can however override the system by holding down the brake (towing, transportation on truck, boat, etc). If the vehicle stops without the ignition being switched off, the electric control, located within hand’s reach of the driver, can be activated manually. Manual release requires the driver to apply the brake pedal. And on the Hill Assist. HILL ASSIST All 3008 versions come with Hill Assist, for greater convenience and safety. By remaining in permanent dialogue with the ESP, this function keeps the vehicle at a standstill while on a gradient for two seconds after the brake pedal has been released, giving the driver time to transfer his foot from the brake to the accelerator. This makes manoeuvring safer and greatly facilitates use of the vehicle by the driver in forward gear (starting on a hill) and in reverse gear (for example to occupy a parking place on a downward gradient). The system operates from a gradient of 3%. I take that to mean that if you use the hand brake manually then you have to put your foot on the brake to release the handbrake. Whats been happening with mine is that it just will not release. Yesterday it finally did it to the dealers mechanic so it looks like there has been an intermittent fault ever since I have had it! The dealer is sorting it under warranty since i have been complaining about it for three years. Me I am buying a new car WITHOUT an electronic hand brake. i could live with one but SWMBO is quite a nervous driver and as there are periods when I am just unable to drive, it is important she is happy and confident. Roger

It sounds like I am not the only one who hates the things. It happened again to the misses today on a hill at the traffic lights. She said it just stuck on and she had to really give it lots of throttle to get it to release not so bad when there's nothing in front of you. So as soon as I can, it will be back to the dealer although the 3 year warranty ran out on November 8th Spikey on the 3008 instead of a normal hand brake you have a switch. You just pull it to apply the hand brake, then when you wish to pull away you just drive off and the hand brake is supposed to release without you touching it. I suppose it is meant to make hill starts easier and when you turn the engine off the hand brake comes on automatically. So you cannot leave the car without the hand brake on.That is of course if it all works correctly. If you want to release it manually then it is either on our off not gradual release like you would get with a manual hand brake. I'm not against electronic aids if they offer real benefits, and as someone says above some of these gadgets save lives. I have been looking at the Volvo V40 and that's got a pedestrian air bag and senses an object in front of the car causing it to brake. If it all works then great. But the electronic hand brake is a big step backwards in my opinion. Roger   Edited By Bearair on 24/11/2013 08:28:41

I have a peugeot 3008, a great car for any modeller. The front seat folds flat so you can get huge models with ease in it. It will cruise at 80mph all day (on auto bans of course!). Return 60mpg is you take it steady. Even the boot folds down so you have a seat you can sit on while asembeling a model. BUT IT HAS AN ELECTRONIC HANDBRAKE! For three years now ive been moaning at the dealer, most of the time it is ok but every now and then when in reverse it dosnt want to let go. You find the bitting point on the cluth , increase the revs and all that happens is the back of the car goes up. When the brake finally releases the car shoots backwards at agreat rate of knotts! I have told the dealer this an he says all 3008 do this. Well Iit is not a problem most of the time but last night it came to a head. SWMBO had parked on a very steep hill with a car close in front and behind when she came back to it. Either she rolled into the car in front or shot back into the car behind. Thinking it was just woman driving syndrome and because I havnt been able to walk for a few weeks I despatched a mate to help her out. Not a chance! Hes driven HGV lorries all his life but couldnt get the blooming car out. They had to wait until the car in front moved. On to the dealer this morning and they say they cannot do anything because it dosnt happen when they try the car out. Thats it the car is going, and my next one will have a good old fashioned manual handbrake. But what I dont understand is why you need a auto handbrake in the first place. Have thousands of car drivers been writing to manufacturers demanding they be relieved of the odius chore of using a manual handbrake! Can anyone out there tell me why cars are being fitted with them? And what happens in ten years time when the handbrake fails. I bet it will cost a fortune to get one sorted as opposed to replacing a cable. I would be interested to hear if anyone else has a car with one fitted, and if they have encountered a similar issue. Rant over Roger

I'm no expert on spectrum programing but I have helped a mate put elevator compensation on flaps. So I think all you need to do is pick a programmable mix and set it throttle > elevator. Adjust the rate so that with full throttle your elevator will move to what you think is required. Roger

Or you could try this !

It depends entirely on what TX you have. The first thing to do if possible is to adjust your throttle curve such that half throttle stick movement produces half max revs. You will need a tacho do do that correctly. if you have 5 or 7 point curves all the better because you can make your throttle almost completely linear. After that if you do not have a elevator compensation mix to throttle you may be able to use a free mix to achieve it. Roger

Will look forward to this. Is it a 40 or a 60? Roger

Oh dear never mind you will have to find another bargain.

After I sent a message to the vendor explaining the situation he has amended the advert. Result!

Posted by Rob Jones 2 on 15/11/2013 21:06:58: I have used both.2.4Mhz means no frequency clashes,ever (so can be used for surface and air). And the Rxs are one tenth smaller and lighter. And better range. Cheaper sets to start with. Still can't see how 35 was better. I didn't say it was better I said 35mhz has many advantages and then went on to explain one real world advantage, if you have 35mhz and are happy with it, which many are including some top F3F guys who fly the best moulded gliders available then the fact you do not have to replace working radio IS an advantage. 2.4g also has advantages over 35mhz whether it is better overall or not only time will tell! Roger

No its like saying my old car does the job I need it to do, so the massive advantage it has over a Ferrari is about £100,000. Now that a huge advantage to me in the real world. Roger

Posted by Rob Jones 2 on 15/11/2013 20:38:36: Posted by Bearair on 15/11/2013 20:19:17: Posted by Rob Jones 2 on 15/11/2013 20:08:55: Posted by Bearair on 15/11/2013 19:53:36: At the slope I fly at I would say it is about 75% to 25% in favour of 35mhz it has many advantages over 2.4g Oh? What would they be? Not sure this is the right place for such a discussion I would suggest you start another thread discussing them. If you wish to find out. The fact is that 35mhz is only for aircraft, and anyone using 35mhz for anything else is breaking the law. Edited By Bearair on 15/11/2013 20:19:55 I know it is off-topic. But I would be genuinely interested to learn of even one advantage! OK ,cost if you have 20 35mhz rxs that 20 rx's you do not have to buy, plus at least on TX.

Posted by Rob Jones 2 on 15/11/2013 20:08:55: Posted by Bearair on 15/11/2013 19:53:36: At the slope I fly at I would say it is about 75% to 25% in favour of 35mhz it has many advantages over 2.4g Oh? What would they be?   Not sure this is the right place for such a discussion I would suggest you start another thread discussing them. If you wish to find out. The fact is that 35mhz is only for aircraft, and anyone using 35mhz for anything else is breaking the law. Edited By Bearair on 15/11/2013 20:19:55

At the slope I fly at I would say it is about 75% to 25% in favour of 35mhz it has many advantages over 2.4g

You Christians have your fun I'm being reincarnated as an Eagle!

This is the sort of advert that scares me on E bay advertising a 35mhz set as suitable for car and boat!

Tyro Major

Look at the top of the fus from wing root to fin, either its curved or the angle of the photo makes it so. if it is curved it aint a Jackdaw like ive ever seen.

If its ic I always liked a profile type fun model for the winter. They go in the car in one piece. Most can be underhand lunched, all the bits are on the outside like the tank so you can easily see what's going on and repair easily, Ive had the Extreme Flite Sukio and the YT Profile Katana thought the Katana was the best. Both flew great in strong winds as well. Deltas can be good fun in the winter as well a Mini Tigershark with an Irvine 25 can really get the adrenaline going on a cold morning! Roger Edited By Bearair on 12/11/2013 20:11:55

Looks like a Tyro Major to me, but that would be 54inch however lots of DB designs were produced in all different sizes! Roger

I remember Skyways very well, as a kid I spent a lot of my time in there shop in Bristol, I think they were still Unique models then, changed their name when Stan Beasent became the sole owner. Had a very pleasent conversation with Masons Models this morning and it sounds as if they are developing the business again hopefully with news to follow soon. I phoned on the off chance he might have the plans for the Falcon V a 70's pattern aircraft and was amazed that he has so that's my next retro model sorted. Roger Edited By Bearair on 12/11/2013 11:12:16 Edited By Bearair on 12/11/2013 11:15:31

Hi Dan, and welcome to the forum. Your radio you have on 35mhz is still very usable, lots of people still fly with 35mhz. Cant help much with an electric plane sutible for a relative begineer as there have been great advances recently with these types of planes that I have not kept up with. However I am sure someone will be along who has actual experience with them to give you advice. A lot depends on wether you and your mate intend to learn yourself or as part of a club. You will find some threads on here from people who have learnt by themselves and it might be worth having a search to see what the advice given to them was. Roger

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Hello and welcome from sunny Cornwall. home of some stunning slope sites. Roger

Sorry Steve I was writing while you posted I was trying to point out that it seemed strange to have a discussion about competitive flying in the UKCAA part of the forum, an association that it not primarily about competition. Roger