I am glad you're enjoying flying it! And that sounds like a close call if your ESC shut down, I haven't' had that happen yet. Do you fly with an external BEC?
No, I don't use an external BEC. I got the Spitfire/Mustang Flite Test Power Pack from Altitude Hobbies which included a 9x6SF prop. It has been doing this from day 1 on the Spitfire. I've even cut off the plastic shrink wrap from the ESC. If I baby the Spitfire, I can keep it going with the 9x6. The 9x4.7 I can run at full throttle constantly without overheating, but the ESC can't support the voltage output for the 9x6. Maybe my ESC is junk or I need one with a higher rating. I'm using 2200mah 3S lipos.
I could always try an 8x6. I also have some 9x6E's in the mail.
Yeah that's not normal.. I would replace that thing with a Dynam ESC (Made by HobbyWing) - http://www.graysonhobby.com/catalog/dynamspeedcontrollers-c-6_203.html
I have a few HK ESCs but only for testing. In all my planes that I need something reliable I use Dynam ESCs. I run all mine at capacity and into their burst range every flight and haven't had a single one fail or ever give me an issue.
On a side note, I just submitted my nnBucker FT article!
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That's a very pretty plane. I'm glad she flies as good as she looks. I'm still waiting for the nnMothMinor to be maidened and the plans finalized so I can start building. I was going to use a Suppo 2212 1400kv spinning an APC 8x4. Don of StrongRCmotors says that prop is just a little big for the motor/ESC, but it's what I've been running in the Spitfire for months and she does well with it. I never had an issue except one time she scooped up a planeload of snow and the ESC did some really strange things on the next flight. It worked fine again when it dried out... The ESC is never more than luke warm even with limited ventilation. Do you reckon I need more power than that for the slightly larger nnMothMinor? I rarely fly the Spit at WOT except for loops and Immelmans, so don't know how the power system would fare if I flew her WOT all the time. I have two of the same combination for my upcoming FR Cruiser build.
Now when is that nnMothMinor maiden?
Out of curiosity, why did you make these two that size? Wouldn't it have been easier to design them at the size where the power pod fits the width of the fuselage without the guides? I need my planes to fit the trunk of the car together with the lawn chairs Donna insists on bringing. The dogs don't share their space in the back seat very well.
Congratulations on the article!
Owen
Thanks for the advice. I'll grab one. 30A should do it, ya think?
Oh that's awesome. Congrats, man! I hope to see it soon.
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That's a very pretty plane. I'm glad she flies as good as she looks. I'm still waiting for the nnMothMinor to be maidened and the plans finalized so I can start building. I was going to use a Suppo 2212 1400kv spinning an APC 8x4. Don of StrongRCmotors says that prop is just a little big for the motor/ESC, but it's what I've been running in the Spitfire for months and she does well with it. I never had an issue except one time she scooped up a planeload of snow and the ESC did some really strange things on the next flight. It worked fine again when it dried out... The ESC is never more than luke warm even with limited ventilation. Do you reckon I need more power than that for the slightly larger nnMothMinor? I rarely fly the Spit at WOT except for loops and Immelmans, so don't know how the power system would fare if I flew her WOT all the time. I have two of the same combination for my upcoming FR Cruiser build.
Now when is that nnMothMinor maiden?
Out of curiosity, why did you make these two that size? Wouldn't it have been easier to design them at the size where the power pod fits the width of the fuselage without the guides? I need my planes to fit the trunk of the car together with the lawn chairs Donna insists on bringing. The dogs don't share their space in the back seat very well.
Congratulations on the article!
Owen
Hey Owen. I think the Suppo 2212 1400kv will be just enough and you should get a similar experience as you have with the FT Spitfire in terms of performance.
The other option is to do a removable wing and JohnRambozo's removable wing looks to have come out great!
I have my nnMoth Minor all built I just need to finish all the radio tweaking before she's ready to fly. I don't think I'll be able to do it today so hopefully in the next few days!
Like the new video! Can you post a photo of how you have your phone mounted?
I like the hat idea but I don't have a small camera, just my iPhone. The tx mount sounds like it might be my best bet.
I'd like to find a way to mount it so I can actually see the screen. I guess I could borrow from nagromnewo and make a simple iphone sized foam mount that I can strap to the tx. I'll do that for this weekend. It should be easy enough.
I have sketched out an idea for an angled iphone mount so the plane can be recorded, the screen can be viewed at least enough to frame the shot and you won't have to hold your Tx up to the sky. I'm only using bbq skewers, foam board, hot glue and rubber bands. If it works well, I'll make a thread with instructions.
Thanks nagromnewo!
Any update on this?
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