Just finished my fourth build. It's an FT RACER with the power pack C from flite test. I'm experiencing insane overheating. To the point that I think the ESC uses its automatic shutdown feature. I'll detail the story below, but I duplicated the result on the bench and something didn't smell right.
The power pack includes:
Emaxx GT2215/09
BL Heli 30 amp ESC
10x4.7 SF props
Anyone else having similar issues with this motor and the recommended 10x4.7 prop? Am I missing something that can save the day, or might I have a defective part? Obviously, I can drop the prop size, but I don't think it should be doing this with the recommended prop.
The story:
After balancing, checking prop rotation, and checking my CRAP, I went out for my maiden. The RACER flew great and I was quite surprised how quiet and smooth the motor/prop was. I was taking it easy since it was my first flight with this bird, and then I began to notice loss of power just past 4 minutes on my timer. I aggressively sought a safe landing but it was too late. I was suddenly aware that it was up to Ripslinger to survive. What happened next was a miracle as a spiral of death turned into a not so bad belly flop. I was elated! No repairs! I unhooked the battery and touched the Motor. Ouch! Even the mount was scalding hot. I pulled the powerpod, and the ESC was also too hot. There was no holding your finger to the unit. The 3s 2200mah turnigy battery was not hot at all.
Off to the workbench I went. I double checked the usual stuff, secured the powerpod, and fired it up. I began to notice a funny smell, so I pulled back on the throttle at about 2 minutes in. Everything was way too HOT. I decided not to push it any further.
Please help.
The power pack includes:
Emaxx GT2215/09
BL Heli 30 amp ESC
10x4.7 SF props
Anyone else having similar issues with this motor and the recommended 10x4.7 prop? Am I missing something that can save the day, or might I have a defective part? Obviously, I can drop the prop size, but I don't think it should be doing this with the recommended prop.
The story:
After balancing, checking prop rotation, and checking my CRAP, I went out for my maiden. The RACER flew great and I was quite surprised how quiet and smooth the motor/prop was. I was taking it easy since it was my first flight with this bird, and then I began to notice loss of power just past 4 minutes on my timer. I aggressively sought a safe landing but it was too late. I was suddenly aware that it was up to Ripslinger to survive. What happened next was a miracle as a spiral of death turned into a not so bad belly flop. I was elated! No repairs! I unhooked the battery and touched the Motor. Ouch! Even the mount was scalding hot. I pulled the powerpod, and the ESC was also too hot. There was no holding your finger to the unit. The 3s 2200mah turnigy battery was not hot at all.
Off to the workbench I went. I double checked the usual stuff, secured the powerpod, and fired it up. I began to notice a funny smell, so I pulled back on the throttle at about 2 minutes in. Everything was way too HOT. I decided not to push it any further.
Please help.