I have built two planes - FT Old Speedster and FT Storch and have not been able to fly them. I have a B (single) power pack and a C (single) power pack.
I made a decision to stick with LifePO4 batteries, so I bought a couple Zippy 2100 3S 30C. They weigh 218g and only provide 9.9v.
I put the C power pack in the Storch with supplied prop and ESC. I thought the FT Storch would have no problem lifting the battery, but it seems that 9.9v isn't enough power to keep the Storch in the air.
I have tried gliding into the wind from the top of a hill, and it glides ok. Just not enough power to climb out.
At the present, I have removed the landing gear and I am currently installing flaps in the hope that the additional lift will help.
Does anybody have any experience with LifePO4 batteries with foam planes? From what I've have seen online, the FT Storch with even a little thrust would be able to lift a lot.
Thanks in advance for any help..
..Blair
I made a decision to stick with LifePO4 batteries, so I bought a couple Zippy 2100 3S 30C. They weigh 218g and only provide 9.9v.
I put the C power pack in the Storch with supplied prop and ESC. I thought the FT Storch would have no problem lifting the battery, but it seems that 9.9v isn't enough power to keep the Storch in the air.
I have tried gliding into the wind from the top of a hill, and it glides ok. Just not enough power to climb out.
At the present, I have removed the landing gear and I am currently installing flaps in the hope that the additional lift will help.
Does anybody have any experience with LifePO4 batteries with foam planes? From what I've have seen online, the FT Storch with even a little thrust would be able to lift a lot.
Thanks in advance for any help..
..Blair