Mode Zero

Mosfets wrote: ↑22 May 2018, 19:59 I know each Pageboy may be different but what throttle setting do you find best suits the plane? I would like to set my mid point and your experience might help me for my eventual maiden flight.

Regards
Ade

Ade, not sure what you mean by "throttle setting" but here's my setup:

AUW = 80g = 2.8 oz (includes lipo)

Hobbyking HK1612-KV3200 - this is a 7.4V motor but I run it of 3.7v
4x2.5 prop
This gives me 6W power

I find that for launches, especially if it's breezy, to use full power and as soon as I've launched then back the power of a little depending on the rate of climb and strength of breeze.

I'm contemplating adding some weight in the cabin and going up to 2S, which will require me to change the esc. I've read somewhere someone doing this sort of thing which helped the model penetrate into the breeze better.

I'm no expert on these things but I guess if you aim for a 2S setup you'll have a wider range of power or "throttle setting" to play with. I'm sure someone on the forum could provide additional insight.

Carl

Thanks for the reply Carl, the information you have supplied will help.

Reading my question back I can see why I might have caused confusion I have not explained myself clearly enough. I was coming more from the angle of using a three position SC unit having OFF/Half/Full on the throttle, and was wondering what you had experienced on your throttle usage and what I should aim for on my TX as the half setting.

I think in the end though it will all depend on each individual set up depending on motor/battery used. Your information has been very helpful none the less as it gives a starting point.

Ade

Completed at long last....
I hope no one was holding their breath whilst I finished it.

I will bring it to Ponty where it will hopefully maiden and then see how long it will last in my hands.

Ade

Nice simple finish there Ade. Hope you enjoy flying it at Ponty - apparently calm conditions are expected.

Carl

Very nice! I like the 'channel flag': 2.407 GHz

I wondered if anyone would notice that.

Ade

Looking at the photos again I thought the engine bay didn't look quite right so........


hope its no too over powered

Ade

Nice one Ade,

Hope youve fuel proofed it!

Ron

But of course, I don't want it falling apart before I crash it.

Ade

You just need a lolly stick touching the prop now for the sound effects.

Ron