VonHelton Flugzeugwerke - The "World of Beautiful Aircraft"

[Baron VonHelton]

Ok, not sure why, but the rudder servo keeps coming loose. To fix this, I'm gonna put a wooden floor in the plane (which ironically actually existed). She won't come loose after that!

 

[Baron VonHelton]

Gonna screw it down as well as glue it down. This should solve the problem.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

That round thing in front of the aircraft. I'll glue it onto the power pack base, bolt on a 9" prop & away we go!

It looks like you are using an ft a pack or 5" drone motor, and I don't think they can handle a 9" prop. what specs are the motor, like stator size and kv.

 

[Baron VonHelton]

It looks like you are using an ft a pack or 5" drone motor, and I don't think they can handle a 9" prop. what specs are the motor, like stator size and kv.

It's a Power Pack F, and I already tried a 9" prop on the Nieuport, and it had plenty of power. Besides, a 6" prop is not the correct scale. I mentioned this earlier, haven't you been following along?

 

[Baron VonHelton]

Alrighty! Got the engine mounted, the prop attached, elevator servo is secure, glued the cockpit/firewall in, & set up the transmitter to reverse most of the stuff.

Let's see what this baby can do!

 

[Yankee2003]

That’s why we build them!

 

[FlyerInStyle]

It's a Power Pack F, and I already tried a 9" prop on the Nieuport, and it had plenty of power. Besides, a 6" prop is not the correct scale. I mentioned this earlier, haven't you been following along?

I have been following along, and I am not talking about power. What I am trying to say is that the f pack was never meant to handle a 9" prop, and even though it isn't scale, a 6" prop would be safer in general for the motor and esc. After that, its all up to you.

 

[Baron VonHelton]

I have been following along, and I am not talking about power. What I am trying to say is that the f pack was never meant to handle a 9" prop, and even though it isn't scale, a 6" prop would be safer in general for the motor and esc. After that, its all up to you.

oic.....Well, I never saw such documentation, and admittedly, I may have overlooked it, but I think I asked some FT guys in the past & they said it was ok.

 

[FlamingRCAirplanes]

oic.....Well, I never saw such documentation, and admittedly, I may have overlooked it, but I think I asked some FT guys in the past & they said it was ok.

Yes the F pack can handle it, sorta, just take your hand and feel if it is hot after a flight, if not, great! Otherwise I suggest getting a smaller prop or a bigger motor, if you have the money I would just get a B pack because it will be more responsive then the F

 

[Baron VonHelton]

Ok, so the one reoccurring problem is powerpack base deformation. I will attempt to prevent that with BBQ skewers!

 

[Baron VonHelton]

I happen to have a Y-cable that will let me attach 2 batteries at once. Is this safe for a Power Pack F?

 

[FlyerInStyle]

I happen to have a Y-cable that will let me attach 2 batteries at once. Is this safe for a Power Pack F?

if you do it in parallel so that the voltage doesnt change and it is below a 4s. if it is in series, make sure that it is below 4s in total

 

[Baron VonHelton]

if you do it in parallel so that the voltage doesnt change and it is below a 4s. if it is in series, make sure that it is below 4s in total

Both batteries are identical.
Here's the battery:
https://store.flitetest.com/tattu-850mah-11-1v-45c-3s1p-lipo-battery-pack-with-xt-30-plug/

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Both batteries are identical.
Here's the battery:
https://store.flitetest.com/tattu-850mah-11-1v-45c-3s1p-lipo-battery-pack-with-xt-30-plug/

what I meant is the connector that joins the two baterries, is it in series or parrallel, if it is in series then you cant use it. if it is in parrallel, you can

 

[Baron VonHelton]

what I meant is the connector that joins the two baterries, is it in series or parrallel, if it is in series then you cant use it. if it is in parrallel, you can

It's a "Y" cable....One end goes to the SEC, the other 2 ends go to 2 batteries.

 

[Baron VonHelton]

I'm a practitioner of the mystic arts, not an electrician......

 

[Baron VonHelton]

Yes the F pack can handle it, sorta, just take your hand and feel if it is hot after a flight, if not, great! Otherwise I suggest getting a smaller prop or a bigger motor, if you have the money I would just get a B pack because it will be more responsive then the F

Wish I had known that in advance. All the F packs I bought would've been B packs......

 

[FlyerInStyle]

It's a "Y" cable....One end goes to the SEC, the other 2 ends go to 2 batteries.

does it look like this (parallel): you can use this type
or like this (series): Dont use this type

 

[Baron VonHelton]

does it look like this (parallel): View attachment 225503 you can use this type
or like this (series): View attachment 225504 Dont use this type

Ok, I got the top one, so I'm good.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Ok, I got the top one, so I'm good.

Amazing. just beware of the extra weight and space, with your cg. Sorry for not clarifying with images earlier.