Janos Deak

If You have not already seen this, then it is a must https://youtu.be/iZd9Ocmg0tw

Rob, where have you bought it and what was the price? You said it was on offer...?

https://www.banggood.com/ZOP-Power-14_8V-5500mAh-4S-60C-Lipo-Battery-XT60-Plug-p-1037454.html?rmmds=search This is what I have a few of. Reliable and cheap - at least in its own cathegory.

Cliff, 3S is way too low for this size, amps will go high. My birds of same size (BH mosquito e.g.) run on 4S. If you want to save $$, connect two of your existing 3S lipos in serial and build a 6S config. The two must be identical and of same age Edited By Janos Deak on 03/08/2017 10:07:57

I have a set of 100mm (4" scale wheels I am planning to use - would this fit?

Hello Guys, I am about to order one of these birds. I need some info please: - what is the diameter of the OEM spinner? - what would be the wheel size if I want to go close to scale? - 2x600W motors with 10x6x3 props will be enough? What do you think? Thanks Janos

Hi again, After 43 successful full-battery flights and an undamaged plane, I call it a day - well actually a year We have below zero temp now so I am switching from flying mode to build mode Thanks again for the support - and all I can say, this config worked pretty well Cheers Janos

Hi, With my 3S / 11x8,5 setup with the emax GT2826-4 (1100kv) motor it peaks at 565W. Also, I feel that there is room for some more power that the airframe can handle, but it never felt slugish. With 4S it would give 850+W... an extra +50% power for a 10% weight gain. Sure, the math looks good, but I have 5pcs 3s packs and only 1pc 4S... that explains my choice The 3S/2800 25/30C packs are bit borderline, they get warm by the end of the run - generally I fly 5 minutes with them. It jumps into the air in just a few meters - it is clearly visible from my videos (just search youtube for "Seagull HA-VIK).

We have a few flight days behind us - and the plane is still in perfect shape. Not too many days though - the weather in not too mercyful nowadays... A great addition to the fleet Edited By Janos Deak on 28/06/2015 19:22:55

It seems OK. Not as seamless as a helicopter spindle, but does the job

Good tip, thanks, I'll check it tomorrow

Yes, You are right... I am really pushing the limits there

On my second flight today I landed a few feet short of the runway - into the sunflower field. This was the second landing attempt... It was a windy day and a random gust of downwind gave me minus 5 feet on descent just before I could reach the strip... Luckily, no damage to the plane - I could hardly believe it The onboard cam video and a few pics on the destruction in the field, and the plane afterwards. I had two flights with normal landings after that - this IS a TOUGH machine   Edited By Janos Deak on 07/06/2015 15:11:04 Edited By Janos Deak on 07/06/2015 15:12:50 Edited By Janos Deak on 07/06/2015 15:15:34

OH, forgot to mention, the fc150 Controller is in the bin now... I only flew it manually... It was unable to control the dual ailerons, contrary to the manual. And was not possible to switch off. Too bad.

Hi, I have approx 10 flights in the plane, no damage to report, just plain fun . I just loooove it Landings are safe, even in some wind... Thanks for all of You who had helped me along. I'll keep uploading videos on youtube, so if you'll search for the term "E-Pioneer HA-VIK", you'll find them Cheers

I had this little bugger around and this was the best way I could figure... but very true, I'll need to get a horizontal type fast The wingtip is a good idea. Btw, the bottom plate with the oval holes are laser-cut (mostly) plastic sheet with stiffener and shaper bars inside with mechanical and magnetic lock.

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oh... totally forgot... I have not tried any of the options (ail diff, etc.), I made the run with the default setting by the manual... well, next time

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