Sandy Colquhoun Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Here`s one I haven`t encountered before. Last Sunday I was practising dead stick approaches over the manoeuvering area of our field, which happily is covered in thick rushes and grass. After several low level passes, I eased the throttle open as before, intending to hold the height at 3 feet, then climb away. This time however there was a clattering sound and the model stopped in mid air, belly flopping onto a clump of vegetation. Fortunately there was no damage to it. When I repeated the control movements with the model restrained, the motor started in reverse, with the same clattering sound. Opening the throttle briskly resulted in the motor starting with correct rotation, and normal sound. The motor and ESC are E-Flite Power 32 and 60amp respectively, the TX and RX are Futaba FASST 2.4, the throttle channel is set at EPA100% with zero trim. I replaced the ESC with another make and the model continues to fly normally. Has anyone encountered this kind of thing before? I don`t want to throw away an expensive ESC which hasn`t seen a lot of use, even if I relegate it to gliders only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Sandy, try changing the ESC Timing. The spec says it is adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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