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Weatronic 2.4 GHz Conversion for the Multiplex Royal Evo
July 16, 2010 - 10:12 pm
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In my continuous challenge to try new conversions for 2.4 GHz systems, my latest is the Weatronic dual freq frequency hopping spread spectrum system. I’ve been aware of Weatronic for a few years and their high end receivers that incorporate such things as voltage regulators, gyros, and GPS. Until recently when they introduced their new [...]
Yes – I’m Still Alive & Well
June 1, 2010 - 12:21 pm
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It’s been a busy few months and I’ve gotten way behind on updating the blog and the website has been dormant for ages.
I’ve got three electric ducted fan projects to get posted that have been done for Model Airplane News. Each is from Hobby Lobby and I have to say they seem to get better [...]
FMA FunJet (aka SkyFun) Hands off Landing
January 29, 2010 - 4:55 pm
Tags: airplane, copilot, FMA Direct, FunJet, SkyFun
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I finished the FunJet from FMA Direct before Christmas and we did several test flights and video, but I’m just now getting around to posting it. The airplane can be set up to be very sporty and the roll rate will surprise you. It’s a blast to fly and I can turn the CoPilot II [...]
Update/Correction for Evo 12 Module from Spektrum
January 26, 2010 - 4:25 pm
Tags: 2.4 radio, Evo module, Multiplex, spektrum
Posted in Electric Airplanes | 9 comments
It turns out that the Spektrum 2.4 module to convert the Multiplex Royal Evo 12 Radio needs a little modification before the radio will actually work. You must put a jumper on the main connector (white in the photo) between terminal #2 and #5
Once this jumper is installed, everything works perfectly. I talked to Horizon [...]
The Official Spektrum Module for the 12 channel Multiplex Evo
January 22, 2010 - 10:12 pm
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At long last, Spektrum has released their full 12 channel module for the Multiplex Royal Evo radio. Unlike the hacks others and myself have done using the Spektrum Futaba module, this is designed for the Royal Evo or the 3030 radio. No more misaligned channel numbers or reducing our 12 channel radios to 8 usable [...]
FMA Direct’s FunJet with Co-Pilot II
December 24, 2009 - 4:13 pm
Tags: copilot, electric airplane, FMA Direct, jet, rc
Posted in Electric Airplanes, New Product Looks | No comments
I’ve just finished up a project that will be in my April 2010 column in Model Aviation Magazine. This one features one of the new offerings from FMA Direct’s Model Shop. They offer a Cessna 182 or this FunJet that I bought.
The real feature of this plane is the new Co-Pilot II system that comes [...]
3D Joe Nall Jet
December 12, 2009 - 4:55 pm
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There were two of these from Europe at Joe Nall this year and it was something to see. I’ve got more clips, but need to find them and edit them into a video. Here’s a teaser though and listen to that turbine engine!
Hobby Lobby Su-34 "Fullback"
December 11, 2009 - 10:02 pm
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I recently did a review of the new Su-34 from Hobby Lobby that features 180 degree thrust vectoring. Since I did this, there has been an upgrade kit released to allow 360 degree vectoring so you can have rudder thrust for extreme flat spins.
This is an all foam ARF that arrives with everything installed except [...]
West Mountain Radio's CBA II
December 11, 2009 - 9:53 pm
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I’m a big fan of devices that make caring for our expensive battery packs easier. West Mtn Radios had a device called the Computer Battery Analyzer II that makes this a simple process without breaking the bank. Since I did this video they’ve updated their software and also come out with a CBA III that [...]
Easy Hinging Tips for Modelers
December 11, 2009 - 9:44 pm
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I recently did a review of the Kyosho FW-190 ARF and was surprised to find out that there is some confusion over how to apply CA hinges. It’s not surprising since we’ve become less and less exposed to people who teach us how to build models with the influx of ready to fly and almost [...]
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