Hamish Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Have just purchased the above to fit in the car boot when away and am starting to assemble, which is quite straight forward. However a few questions which I hope somebody with knowledge of this model can help 1 A velcro strip is fitted to hold the battery but is only looped round the front. I assume this method is used in order that the CoG can be adjusted. There is no retainer to the rear of the battery and a "battery block" is shown at the front of the servo tray but not fitted. Would I retain the battery by fitting elastic bands to pull the battery towards the velcro? 2 My ESC has a switch for switching On/off. There is a small oblong at the canopy which I assume is cut out to fit switch? 3 Instructions suggest battery can be access by taking off canopy rather than removing the wing. Can this be held on with velcro? 4 I have experience of IC flight and am not sure how different this will be at a basic level. Should I wait for a totally cam day ?Really looking forward to this and any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Went to the field today and met a flier with a similar type model and got all my installation problems sorted. Still waiting on advice as to type of conditions I should fly in. Forecast for tomorrow shows a wind of 10mph so might give it a bash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hamish Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thanks Eric. I had given some thought to eliminating the switch but as the canopy needs two screws to remove I installed it. I was offered a couple of pin locks to fit to the canopy and will now go down that avenue. On reflection it would appear that a large number of the electric fliers do as you recommend and I will follow suit. Roll on tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Taylor 1 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi Hamish i have had a couple of EPs found it easy to fly with power off. I found that the basic 600 motor set up gave a very poor climb rate. If you are happy with yours, fine, if not I re motored mine with good results. I have put an emax 2815 (970 Kv) outrunner motor in with a 60 amp esc and a Lipo 3s 1 P 2250 mah power pack and a seperate NiMh receiver pack., coupled to a 11 x 6 Graupner folding prop, the climb is quick and almost vertical, ( I only use 1/2 throttle mostly) Those 3 items cost me approx £60 from Giantcod RC., the prop cost £20. If you get to the stage where you want a much faster climb and the ability to penetrate into wind this set up is good for me. Any questions email me direct at [email protected] be glad to help. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thanks Derek Still very much a novice and yet to a long flight in good conditions. Have it with me as I off to France tomorrow and hope to get some experience. In another post I have commented about being sold what I consider being old stock in Nihm and charger when I should have been advised to go Lipo way. A bit expensive to change at this point of time to what you are suggesting. Had damaged the original prop and again being led to believe I needed such and such paid quite a lot for what is a good looking replacement. Have now found GC and more realistic prices. Now on 8x5 CAM prop. Have a couple of others which I can try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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